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Nobel dreams
Book • 1986
Gary Taubes' 'Nobel Dreams' delves into the world of high-energy physics, particularly through the story of Carlo Rubbia, who won the Nobel Prize in 1984 for discovering the W and Z particles.
The book explores the human side of science, revealing the ambitions, rivalries, and personalities that drive scientific progress.
It also examines the broader context of scientific research, including the role of the Nobel Prize in motivating scientists.
The book explores the human side of science, revealing the ambitions, rivalries, and personalities that drive scientific progress.
It also examines the broader context of scientific research, including the role of the Nobel Prize in motivating scientists.
