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Bruno Touschek's Extraordinary Journey: From Death Rays to Antimatter
Bruno Touschek's Extraordinary Journey: From Death Rays to Antimatter
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This book tells the story of Bruno Touschek, an Austrian physicist who conceived and built AdA, the first matter-antimatter colliding-beam storage ring, which was the ancestor of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. It offers a unified history of European efforts to build modern-day particle accelerators from the dark times of war-ravaged Europe to the rebuilding of science in Germany, the UK, Italy, and France through the 1950s and early 1960s.
Format: Hardback
Length: 459 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This captivating book takes readers on a remarkable scientific and human journey, delving into the life and groundbreaking work of Austrian physicist Bruno Touschek. It chronicles his remarkable journey, from his early years in Austria to his pivotal role in the construction of AdA, the pioneering matter-antimatter colliding-beam storage ring that laid the foundation for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, where the iconic Higgs Boson was discovered in 2012.
The author, through meticulous research and extensive use of archival sources and personal correspondence, presents a comprehensive and unified history of European efforts to build modern-day particle accelerators. This journey spans from the dark times of war-ravaged Europe to the rebuilding of science in Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and France during the 1950s and early 1960s.
What sets this book apart is its rich tapestry of previously unpublished photos and original drawings by Bruno Touschek himself. These visual elements add an invaluable dimension to the narrative, providing a glimpse into the world of scientific innovation and the personal experiences of the individuals involved.
The author's dedication to scholarship is evident in the depth of research and the meticulous attention to detail that has gone into this book. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bruno Touschek and his contributions to the field of physics.
Whether you are a passionate reader of science, history, or both, this book offers an insightful and captivating exploration of the remarkable journey of Bruno Touschek and the enduring legacy of particle accelerators in shaping our understanding of the universe.
Weight: 922g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031038259
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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