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The Physics of Particle Detection

Claus Grupen reviews in 2000 The Physics of Particle Detection.

Wolfgang Pauli: never to be excluded

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Wolfgang Pauli, who was born in Vienna on 25 April 1900 and died in Zürich on 15 December 1958. Maurice Jacob describes several events that have been arrang...

Rutherford – Scientist Supreme

Gordon Fraser reviews in 2000 Rutherford - Scientist Supreme.

Antimatter – the Ultimate Mirror

Gordon Kane, reviews in 2000 Antimatter - the Ultimate Mirror.

Celebrating the centenary of a conscience

Wolfgang Pauli, the "conscience of physics" was born in Vienna on 25 April 1900.

Strange Beauty: Murray Gell-Mann and the Revolution in 20th Century Physics

Sheldon Lee Glashow reviews in 2000 Strange Beauty: Murray Gell-Mann and the Revolution in 20th Century Physics.

Lie Algebras in Particle Physics

J L F Barbon reviews in 2000 Lie Algebras in Particle Physics.

Statistical Models for Nuclear Decay: from Evaporation to Vaporization

This book covers statistical models applied to the decay of atomic nuclei with emphasis on highly excited nuclei, which are usually produced using heavy ion collisions.

Raising the curtain on antimatter

At first sight, physics and theatre are difficult to mix, but this is no reason not to try. Together, the genius of Dirac, the dilemma of antimatter, an unusual setting and some physical and mental ...