Description: Written by a group of distinguished physicists, this accessible primer on the evolution of particle physics tells the fascinating story of how 20th-century physicists revealed layer upon layer of structure within the atom to reach the basic particles of matter, culminating in the discovery of the top quark. 105 illus.
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"... Recommended as a supplementary text for introductory college courses or for advanced high-school courses; science teachers will find it useful for updating their knowledge in an ever-expanding field of physics research." Physics Today