Buildings Blocks of Matter: Supplement to the MacMillan Encyclopedia of Physics

John S. Rigden0028657039, 9780028657035

Containing 153 entries, from “Accelerator” to “Z-factories,” this encyclopedia focuses on subatomic or particle physics. Articles discuss recent theory, prominent scientists, major laboratories, important technologies, case studies of experiments, types of particles, and the impact of particle physics on society. A glossary of important terms is also included. Annotation c2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR”

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Editorial Board……Page 3
Title Page……Page 4
Edition Info……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
Preface……Page 8
Introduction……Page 10
Reader’s Guide……Page 13
List of Articles……Page 16
List of Contributors……Page 22
Common Abbreviations and Acronyms……Page 28
A……Page 31
B……Page 84
C……Page 125
D……Page 190
E……Page 230
F……Page 275
G……Page 293
H……Page 301
I……Page 309
J……Page 322
K……Page 330
L……Page 334
M……Page 341
N……Page 348
O……Page 364
P……Page 368
Q……Page 398
R……Page 430
S……Page 450
T……Page 489
U……Page 498
V……Page 504
W……Page 507
Y……Page 515
Z……Page 518
Timeline……Page 521
Glossary……Page 527
Index……Page 532
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