CERN Explained (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2026
Serie: Libro 16 de 18 - Half Hour Help Physics and Theoretical Science Series
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Paperback. CERN Explained: The Large Hadron Collider, the Higgs Boson, Particle Physics, and the Search for the Structure of Reality is a practical introduction to the world's best-known particle physics laboratory. It explains what CERN is, why it was founded, how the Large Hadron Collider works, and what scientists are actually trying to learn when they smash protons together at enormous energies. Written for intelligent non-specialists, it avoids the usual mix of hype and jargon and focuses on the real ideas, machines, and measurements behind modern high-energy physics.The book begins with the basics needed to make sense of CERN's work: the Standard Model, the known particles of matter, the force-carrying particles, and the four fundamental forces. It shows why physicists use accelerators instead of ordinary microscopes to probe extremely small scales, and how higher collision energies can reveal heavier and shorter-lived particles. It then moves from theory to practice by explaining CERN as a working research center, from its tunnels and beamlines to its detectors, computing networks, and large international collaborations. Readers get a clear picture of how protons are accelerated, guided, collided, and recorded inside layered detectors such as ATLAS and CMS.A central section is devoted to the Higgs boson. Instead of treating it as a symbol of scientific prestige, the book explains the actual problem the Higgs field was introduced to solve, what evidence was needed to confirm the particle, and why the 2012 announcement mattered. It also clarifies what the discovery did not solve. The Higgs completed the Standard Model, but it did not explain dark matter, gravity, or why the universe contains far more matter than antimatter. The result is a more accurate understanding of both the discovery itself and its limits.Beyond the Higgs, the book covers the broader research program at CERN, including antimatter experiments, quark-gluon plasma studies, precision tests of known particles, and the search for physics beyond the Standard Model. It shows how researchers infer invisible particles from decay products, sort meaningful signals from background noise, and use statistics to decide when a result is strong enough to count as evidence. For readers who want to understand CERN not as a symbol, but as a place where difficult questions are turned into testable experiments, this is a clear and grounded guide.FROM THE HALF HOUR HELP SERIES OF BOOKSThe Half Hour Help Series is a collection of concise, practical guides designed to teach the basics of a subject or provide quick solutions to everyday problems. Each book is crafted to be read in about 30-60 minutes, making it ideal for busy readers who want to learn something new or solve a specific issue without wading through lengthy manuals or complex jargon.Whether you're looking to understand a new concept, develop a skill, or tackle a challenge, these guides break things down into simple, actionable steps.Focused on clarity and efficiency, the Half Hour Help Series covers a wide range of topics-from personal development and productivity to science and technology, wellness, culture, and beyond.Every title is built around the idea that a little help can go a long way, and with just half an hour, readers can gain valuable insights and confidence to move forward.It's smart support when you need it, without the fluff. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Título
- CERN Explained (Paperback)
- Autor
- The Practical Atlas
- Editorial
- Independently Published
- Año de publicación
- 2026
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798186857716
- Serie
- Libro 16 de 18: Half Hour Help Physics and Theoretical Science Series
CERN Explained: The Large Hadron Collider, the Higgs Boson, Particle Physics, and the Search for the Structure of Reality is a practical introduction to the world’s best-known particle physics laboratory. It explains what CERN is, why it was founded, how the Large Hadron Collider works, and what scientists are actually trying to learn when they smash protons together at enormous energies. Written for intelligent non-specialists, it avoids the usual mix of hype and jargon and focuses on the real ideas, machines, and measurements behind modern high-energy physics.
The book begins with the basics needed to make sense of CERN’s work: the Standard Model, the known particles of matter, the force-carrying particles, and the four fundamental forces. It shows why physicists use accelerators instead of ordinary microscopes to probe extremely small scales, and how higher collision energies can reveal heavier and shorter-lived particles. It then moves from theory to practice by explaining CERN as a working research center, from its tunnels and beamlines to its detectors, computing networks, and large international collaborations. Readers get a clear picture of how protons are accelerated, guided, collided, and recorded inside layered detectors such as ATLAS and CMS.
A central section is devoted to the Higgs boson. Instead of treating it as a symbol of scientific prestige, the book explains the actual problem the Higgs field was introduced to solve, what evidence was needed to confirm the particle, and why the 2012 announcement mattered. It also clarifies what the discovery did not solve. The Higgs completed the Standard Model, but it did not explain dark matter, gravity, or why the universe contains far more matter than antimatter. The result is a more accurate understanding of both the discovery itself and its limits.
Beyond the Higgs, the book covers the broader research program at CERN, including antimatter experiments, quark-gluon plasma studies, precision tests of known particles, and the search for physics beyond the Standard Model. It shows how researchers infer invisible particles from decay products, sort meaningful signals from background noise, and use statistics to decide when a result is strong enough to count as evidence. For readers who want to understand CERN not as a symbol, but as a place where difficult questions are turned into testable experiments, this is a clear and grounded guide.
FROM THE HALF HOUR HELP SERIES OF BOOKS
The Half Hour Help Series is a collection of concise, practical guides designed to teach the basics of a subject or provide quick solutions to everyday problems. Each book is crafted to be read in about 30-60 minutes, making it ideal for busy readers who want to learn something new or solve a specific issue without wading through lengthy manuals or complex jargon.
Whether you're looking to understand a new concept, develop a skill, or tackle a challenge, these guides break things down into simple, actionable steps.
Focused on clarity and efficiency, the Half Hour Help Series covers a wide range of topics—from personal development and productivity to science and technology, wellness, culture, and beyond.
Every title is built around the idea that a little help can go a long way, and with just half an hour, readers can gain valuable insights and confidence to move forward.
It's smart support when you need it, without the fluff.
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