The Wizard of Quarks: A Fantasy of Particle Physics

The Wizard of Quarks: A Fantasy of Particle Physics

by Robert Gilmore (Author)

Synopsis

Thousands of readers who were delighted by the adventures and science content of Alice in Quantumland are in for another treat. This time physicist Robert Gilmore takes us on a journey with Dorothy, following the yellow building block road through the land of the Wizard of Quarks. Using characters and situations based on the Wizard of Oz story, we learn along the way about the fascinating world of particle physics. Classes of particles, from quarks to leptons are shown in an atomic garden, where atoms and molecules are produced. See how Dorothy, The Tin Geek, and the Cowardly Lion experience the bizarre world of subatomic particles.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 219
Edition: 1st ed. 2001. Corr. 2nd printing. 2001
Publisher: Copernicus
Published: 01 Dec 2001

ISBN 10: 0387950710
ISBN 13: 9780387950716
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Gilmore is keenly aware that his field often proves daunting for those on the outside looking in. To counter this problem, he commandeers children?s stories to help impart the concepts that drive modern physics. SCIENCE NEWS