Most Wanted Particle by Jon Butterworth

"Most Wanted Particle" is an engaging exploration of the world of particle physics, centering on the discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Written by a leading physicist involved in the search, the book offers a firsthand account of the challenges, triumphs, and day-to-day workings at CERN, one of the world's largest and most respected centers for scientific research. The narrative demystifies complex scientific concepts and provides insights into the collaborative nature of scientific discovery, the excitement of confirming theoretical predictions, and the ongoing quest to understand the fundamental components of the universe.

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Total Points: 60

Since this book was first published in 2015, there is a penalty of 65.6%. The age adjusted score is 20.64.

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