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The God particle

If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?
Book • 1993
The book provides a comprehensive history of particle physics, starting from ancient Greek philosopher Democritus to modern-day discoveries in quantum mechanics and the Standard Model.

Lederman explains the concept of the Higgs boson, its significance, and the efforts to detect it using particle accelerators.

The book is known for its engaging and entertaining style, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Paul Mecurio when discussing the Higgs boson.
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Cosmic Queries – Before the Big Bang
Mentioned by Stephen Goldfarb as a good book to learn more about the Higgs boson.
2: The Higgs Boson Special
Mentioned by Shaheer Dowd as one of the films he is excited about in 2018.
Ep 142: 2017 Year in Review (of Reviews of the Year)!
Im Podcast erwähnt als ein Buch, das die Suche nach dem Higgs-Boson beschreibt.
Das Higgs-Boson - Das Gottesteilchen und die Weltmaschine

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