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From Ultra Rays to Astroparticles: A Historical Introduction to Astroparticle Physics (2012)

Contributor(s): Falkenburg, Brigitte (Editor), Rhode, Wolfgang (Editor)

ISBN: 9789400794559

Publisher: Springer

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Pub Date: January 29, 2015

Dewey: 520

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.74" H x 9.21" L x 6.14" W ( 1.10 lbs) 346 pages

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In celebration of the centenary of our discovery of cosmic rays, this volume recounts the incredible story of astroparticle physics, a field full of excitement and surprise. Expert commentators from a range of disciplines explore its roots and development.

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"This book is a collection of ten articles written by expert contributors who describe current work in a technological and historical context. ... Each article gives a thorough account and includes many references for further study. ... This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the field and a useful supplement to lecture courses. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals." (M. Dickinson, Choice, Vol. 50 (11), July, 2013)

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