Higgs: The invention and discovery of the 'God Particle' by Jim Baggott (English

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The hunt for the Higgs particle involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. Finally, on 4 July 2012, CERN made the momentous announcement that a Higgs-like particle had been discovered. Here, Jim Baggott explains the science behind the discovery, how the theory was developed, and its implications for the future.

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The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass - a fundamental property of matter. It's thestrongest indicator yet that the Standard Model of physics really does reflect the basic building blocks of our Universe. Little wonder the hunt and discovery of this new particle produced such intense mediainterest.Here, Jim Baggott explains the science behind the discovery, looking at how the concept of a Higgs field was invented, how the vast experiment was carried out, and its implications on our understanding of all mass in the Universe.

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A jargon-free account of the invention and discovery of the 'God Particle' or the Higgs Boson, explaining the science behind the discovery, how the theory was developed, and its implications for the future. Also explains the importance of the discovery, and what it has contributed to our understanding of the universe.

Author Biography

Jim Baggott is a freelance science writer. He was a lecturer in chemistry at the University of Reading but left to pursue a business career, where he first worked with Shell International Petroleum Company and then as an independent business consultant and trainer. His many books include Atomic: The First War of Physics (Icon, 2009), Beyond Measure: Modern Physics, Philosophy and the Meaning of Quantum Theory (OUP, 2003), A Beginner's Guide toReality (Penguin, 2005), and A Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments (OUP, 2010).

Table of Contents

PrefacePrologue: Form and substance1. Invention1: The poetry of logical ideas2: Not a sufficient excuse3: People will be very stupid about it4: Applying the right ideas to the wrong problem5: I can do that2. Discovery6: Alternating neutral currents7: They must be Ws8: Throw deep9: A fantastic moment10: The Shakespeare questionEpilogue: The construction of massEndnotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex

Review

`A thorough and readable explanation of the lengthy hunt for the Higgs boson and why its discovery last year is so important.'New Scientist`Higgs helps put Higgs' contribution in context ... It's a book I imagine the reticent Higgs would approve of.'Jessica Griggs, New Scientist`a tendency towards brevity and clarity make for a handy guide to the long hunt for an elusive quarry.'Nature`Higgs is an impressive volume, clarifying details, making the concepts that have been in dispute for years finally lucid ... Higgs drills deep under your skin, constantly ferreting out new vistas, easily escaping our eyes. Baggott brings these-and more-together to form a solid concept of the God Particle effort-read it.'San Francisco Book Review

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Explains the science behind the discovery, how the theory was developed, and its implications for the future.

Long Description

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass - a fundamental property of matter. It's thestrongest indicator yet that the Standard Model of physics really does reflect the basic building blocks of our Universe. Little wonder the hunt and discovery of this new particle produced such intense mediainterest.Here, Jim Baggott explains the science behind the discovery, looking at how the concept of a Higgs field was invented, how the vast experiment was carried out, and its implications on our understanding of all mass in the Universe.

Review Text

`A thorough and readable explanation of the lengthy hunt for the Higgs boson and why its discovery last year is so important.'New Scientist`Higgs helps put Higgs' contribution in context ... It's a book I imagine the reticent Higgs would approve of.'Jessica Griggs, New Scientist`a tendency towards brevity and clarity make for a handy guide to the long hunt for an elusive quarry.'Nature`Higgs is an impressive volume, clarifying details, making the concepts that have been in dispute for years finally lucid ... Higgs drills deep under your skin, constantly ferreting out new vistas, easily escaping our eyes. Baggott brings these-and more-together to form a solid concept of the God Particle effort-read it.'San Francisco Book Review

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"Higgs is an impressive volume, clarifying details, making the concepts that have been in dispute for years finally lucid ... Higgs drills deep under your skin, constantly ferreting out new vistas, easily escaping our eyes. Baggott brings these-and more-together to form a solid concept of theGod Particle effort-read it." --San Francisco Book Review 13/12/2012

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Tackles a major discovery about the nature of the universe - a topic of wide interest and curiosityA non-technical account of the invention and discovery of the Higgs bosonExplores the scientific background to the Higgs particle - how the theory was developed, its significance, and how it was discoveredExplains the importance of the discovery and what it means for our understanding of the Universe

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Preface Prologue: Form and substance 1. Invention 1. The poetry of logical ideas 2. Not a sufficient excuse 3. People will be very stupid about it 4. Applying the right ideas to the wrong problem 5. I can do that 2. Discovery 6. Alternating neutral currents 7. They must be Ws 8. Throw deep 9. A fantastic moment 10. The Shakespeare question Epilogue: The construction of mass Endnotes Glossary Bibliography Index

Details ISBN0199679576 Pages 304 Publisher Oxford University Press Language English Format Paperback ISBN-10 0199679576 ISBN-13 9780199679577 Year 2013 Media Book Short Title HIGGS DEWEY 539.721 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 27 black and white illustrations Publication Date 2013-06-06 UK Release Date 2013-06-06 NZ Release Date 2013-06-06 Author Jim Baggott Subtitle The invention and discovery of the 'God Particle' Audience General AU Release Date 2013-07-08 We've got this

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