The last years have seen a symbiosis of the fields of elementary particle physics & the astrophysics of the early universe This text presents the background of the subjects & the latest developments at a level suitable for final year undergraduates & beginning graduate students The first chapters cover the properties & interactions of elementary particles followed by discussion of the early universe including inflation dark matter & dark energy & the growth of the galactic structure The final chapters discuss cosmic rays & particle physics in the stars The close relation between particle interactions & large scale development of the cosmos is a constant theme in the text with emphasis on the interplay between experiment & theory This book is an enlarged & updated version of the first edition published five years ago In a rapidly evolving field emphasis has of course been placed on the most recent developments However the opportunity has also been taken to re-arrange the material & present it in more detail & at somewhat greater length ...

Using LEGO (R) blocks to create a uniquely visual & clear depiction of the way our universe is put together This is the perfect introduction to the enigmatic & fascinating world of Quantum Physics Our story starts with the Big Bang & along the way the constructs & interactions within & among atoms & sub-atomic particles & the forces that play upon them are clearly explained with each LEGO (R) block representing a different atomic or sub-atomic particle The different colours & size denote what that particle is & its relationship with the other 'building blocks' Each chapter is presented in digestible chunks using toy building blocks to illustrate the ideas & experiments that have led to some of the biggest discoveries of the past 150 years Soon you'll be able to construct every element in the Universe using a box of LEGO (R) & this book! ...

In this compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks electrons & the ghostly neutrino Along the way he provides fascinating insights into how discoveries in particle physics have actually been made & discusses how our picture of the world has been radically revised in the light of these developments He concludes by looking ahead to new ideas about the mystery of antimatter the number of

Dimensions that there might be in the universe & to what the next 50 years of research might reveal ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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Powder technology is a subject in its own right & powder characterization is central to an understanding of this discipline In the eight years since the printing of the third edition of Particle Size Measurement there have been two big changes in my life After thirty years of academia I have returned to industry & after a lifetime in Great Britain I have emigrated to the United States In industry the initial demand is to relate powder properties to product performance & then to maintain powder consistency This requires on-line or rapid off-line analysis which in turn has led to the demand for a whole range of new instruments whose primary function is process monitoring Historically chemical engineering courses have concentrated on the be- haviour of fluids & engineers enter industry relatively unschooled in the subject of powder behaviour Yet when my colleagues Reg Davies & John Boughton surveyed three thousand Dupont products they discovered that 80 involved powder at some stage of their manufacture The results of this survey illustrate the need for more training in this key subject This edition reflects the changing image of powder characterization towards in-process size analysis Hence the chapter covering on-line analysis has been largely re-written Apart from this I have expanded certain sections & describe the new instruments that have been introduced since the last edition ...

The book covers the three largest sources of particulate matter pollution in five chapters These sources constitute three of the top ten public health problems in the world today & far outstrip any other environmental health threats in terms of health impact 83 pages 22 Illustrations color; 4 Illustrations black & white; XXV 83 p 26 illus 22 illus Brugge Doug ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Alexander is like any other kid playful curious & naive He is also a trained assassin Raised in a hidden paradise on the outskirts of town Alexander has grown up seeing the world through the eyes of his father Gregori (Vincent Cassel) As Alexander begins to think for himself creeping fears take shape & Gregori&s idyllic world unravels ...

An insane asylum in Lahore starts to reflect events as they unfold in the outside political world This release commemorates the 60th anniversary of the partition of the Indian subcontinent ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Pascal Thomas’ latest adaption of Agatha Christie’s classic short story collection starring the return of Catherine Frot (The Page Turner) & Andre Dussollier (A Very Long Engagement Amelie) as the infamous Mr & Mrs Beresford mixing together the usual ingredients of mystery thrills & suspense with an added dose of craziness! Prudence Beresford & Belisaire decide to take a well deserved rest from their adventures but when a wealthy Russian heiress disappears Prudence cannot resist the call of danger & Belisaire finds himself obliged to follow his wife on what becomes more than their average turbulent journey Much to their surprise their investigation into the missing heiress leads them on the trail to a new-age plastic surgery health spa where a mysterious scientist holds the secret to a fountain of eternal youth ...

The Spirit of Christmas A collection of delightful wooden decorations that capture the essence of that special time of year This glass dome Christmas decoration encases a Partridge adorned with a pear tree & ribbon to help hang off your Christmas tree This classic vintage style decorative Kloche will make a stunning display in your home Material Glass with a wooden base Packaging Presented in a branded unique giftbox ...

Explain words to your team mates but look out! if your pawn lands in a party square new & hilarious ways of explaining are used! can you use just sounds & gestures to explain a word or just act to explain another? successfully completing party tasks will allow your team to move faster towards the finish space & victory!A hilarious word explaining game In Party Alias words are communicated in entirely new & crazy ways whenever a team&s piece lands in tone of the Party spaces Could you act out &vampire& without saying a word? Ages 15 Players 4 ...