The Particle at the End of the Universe
How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World
by:
Sean Carroll
Summary:
The book delves into the discovery of the Higgs boson, explaining its significance in particle physics and how it contributes to our understanding of the universe's fundamental structure. It also provides an insider's look at the Large Hadron Collider and the collaborative efforts of scientists around the world in this groundbreaking scientific endeavor.
Key points:
1. Higgs Boson in the Standard Model:
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