The Search for Infinity: Solving the Mysteries of the Universe by Gordon Fraser (PDF)

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The Search for Infinity explains the great discoveries, from the structure of the Universe to the most fundamental particles. It looks at the vast power of the latest particle accelerators that has uncovered the inner world of atoms. It takes us on the search for the beginning of space and time, revealing the dramatic findings of cosmology: black holes engulfing stars in whirlpools of collapsing matter, pulsars roaring out their signals at the edge of the visible Universe, and the faint echo of the Big Bang.The Search for Infinity gives insight into the greatest scientific questions of our time and the significance of the answers that have been found. It is a book for anyone who is curious about the nature of the world around them and fascinated by the great achievements of the human mind.

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Editorial Reviews: Review What is the universe made of and where did it come from? Fraser and others examine the great discoveries of science, examining the major mysteries and answers found to scientific questions. From the hunting of the quark to the search for a unified force to substantiate a theory, this is filled with insights. — Midwest Book Review

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐A beautiful table top book, every two pages is another moment in time. From the Greeks to Modern times, for the BIG, and small…It was recommended by one of my graduate professors. I have a new copy packed away, but wanted a copy to have out for guests. A nerd thing. So I bought a used copy, someone picked up at a library, used, and sold through Amazon. I expected it to be in better condition, used book stores are probably a better source than individuals…

⭐Excellent but hard to find overview, for the non technical reader, of cosmology and physics and their history from antiquity into the late 20th century.

⭐Very interesting, easy to understand book. My husband loved it so much that he bought one for the grands. (Doesn’t include information on Higgs boson, though.)

⭐From quarks and dark matter to the LEP synchrotron, radiation and neutrinos, this is an excellent collection of some of the highlights of our search to understand the cosmos. This is a fine historical perspective beginning with Greek philosophy, early interpretations of the speed of light and electromagnetism and moving on through sub-atomic particles, proton decay, supercolliders and the Big Bang Theory.The authors also delve into the possible sources of cosmic rays, black holes, brown dwarves and how the remnants of stars often spawn new stars and planets. Great reference book for home, school or library.

⭐Reviews the major developments in science relating to the inner structure of the atom and quantum physics, and the efforts to understand the nature of the stars, galaxies and the universe. Easy to read and accompanied by clear diagrams and photographs, as well as comments on the scientists. Packed with information, making very complex ideas understandable. If you have any interest in what is happening on these frontiers of science, start with this book.

⭐Astrophysics today is required to observe the infinitely small, in order to find answers for the big picture.In this view the book explores particle physics before plunging into astronomy. It retraces the history of discoveries, starting from the ancient greek concept of the atom, all the way to the latest theories and discoveries made through modern particle accelerators.The book does not propose answers; it limits itself to presenting the accepted theories, and does so with an everyday language. I would say the book is at such a level that anybody with high a school level of education will be able to understand it.I would criticize the fact that the authors don’t make questions that invite the reader to be more curious about the universe. We know there are inconsistencies in the existing theories but this aspect is not explored. Too bad because I think astrophysics make a very fascinating research.

⭐An absolute must for anyone “hooked” on particle physics. I had already taken this book out from my local library and indeed did so twice, reading it from cover to cover! It is such an extremely good book for reference that I needed to have a copy of my own and only just a few weeks ago (resulting from a “brainstorm” (I get them occasionally!)) that I suddenly thought: “Why not get one through the internet” – and so I did. Excellently illustrated and described from atomic particles to the almost boundless universe.

⭐Can’t review as purchased for someone else

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