Read article 'Hymn to HERMES'
Hymn to HERMES
The former HERMES experiment at DESY, a pioneer in unravelling the mysteries of the proton spin, is the protagonist in a new book by Richard Milner and Erhard Steffens.
Read article 'Hymn to HERMES'
Read article 'Parallels'
Parallels
For the more inquisitive viewer, Parallels offers a chance to explore the often even more incredible ideas explored for real in particle physics.
Read article 'Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond'
Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond
Stuart Raby's book is a useful resource for designing lectures in quantum field theory and physics beyond the Standard Model, writes Martin Bauer.
Read article 'CERN Courier’s Higgstory'
CERN Courier’s Higgstory
The CERN Courier editors take a tour through the magazine's Higgs archives.
Read article 'Stepping into the spotlight'
Stepping into the spotlight
In an excerpt from his new book Elusive: How Peter Higgs Solved the Mystery of Mass, Frank Close recounts the story of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Read article 'Form follows function in QCD'
Form follows function in QCD
Hadron form factors: From Basic Phenomenology to QCD Sum Rules is a valuable reference work, writes Amanda Cooper-Sarkar.
Read article 'Your Adventures at CERN: Play the Hero Among Particles and a Particular Dinosaur!'
Your Adventures at CERN: Play the Hero Among Particles and a Particular Dinosaur!
Filled with brain-tickling facts about particles and science wonders, Letizia Diamante’s debut book will engage children of all ages.
Read article 'Fear of a Black Universe: an outsider’s guide to the future of physics'
Fear of a Black Universe: an outsider’s guide to the future of physics
Stephon Alexander’s Fear of a Black Universe makes a strong case for deviance in research and academia.
Read article 'Commemorating Bruno Touschek’s centenary'
Commemorating Bruno Touschek’s centenary
In December, a memorial symposium was held in Rome to celebrate the life and scientific contributions of Bruno Touschek.
Read article 'One day in September: Copenhagen'
One day in September: Copenhagen
A new production of Michael Frayn’s masterwork Copenhagen contains little action but much physics and food for thought, finds Letizia Diamante.
