Nucleus: A Trip Into the Heart of Matter

by Ray Mackintosh, Teresa Pe, Bj? Jonson, et al.

Book Overview

The discovery of the nucleus transformed the past century and will revolutionize this one. Nuclear physics is one of the most exciting--and useful--branches of science. In medicine, it helps save lives through innovative medical technologies, such as the MRI, and in nuclear astrophysics, state-of-the-art theoretical and computer models account for how stars shine and describe how the chemical elements in the universe were formed.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142140351X
• ISBN13: 9781421403519
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Nice introduction to nuclear physics

This book is a nice introduction to nuclear physics for the non-scientist. My only complaint is that it was not long enough. With only about 130 pages and many pictures and charts it really doesn't cover all that much material. I wish it were much longer, say, 200 or 300 pages or more. Nevertheless, it is the perfect book for those looking for a short, simple introduction to the basics.