This undergraduate textbook breaks down the basics of Nuclear Structure and modern Particle Physics. Based on a comprehensive set of course notes, it covers all the introductory material and latest research developments required by third- and fourth-year physics students. The textbook is divided into two parts. Part I deals with Nuclear Structure, while Part II delves into Particle Physics. Each section contains the most recent science in the field, including experimental data and research on the properties of the top quark and Higgs boson. Detailed mathematical derivations are provided where necessary to helps students grasp the physics at a deeper level. Many of these have been conveniently placed in the Appendices and can be omitted if desired. Each chapter ends with a brief summary and includes a number of practice problems, the answers to which are also provided.
Alexander Belyaev Books
Alexander Belyaev emerged as a seminal figure in Russian science fiction, whose narratives frequently delved into the profound ethical quandaries posed by scientific advancement. His personal journey through severe illness and prolonged recovery, a period during which he discovered the works of science fiction pioneers, deeply influenced his exploration of humanity's potential and limitations. Belyaev’s stories often grapple with themes of artificial intelligence, genetic manipulation, and the very essence of consciousness, exploring how scientific ambition intersects with fundamental human desires and fears. His distinctive prose offers a compelling blend of imaginative storytelling and keen psychological insight, prompting readers to contemplate the future trajectory of humankind.
The brilliant scientist Dr. Salvatore saves the life of a small boy by transplanting the gills of a young shark. Thus, Ichthyander – the amphibian man – comes into the world. The young Ichthyander spends most of his time in the sea, among fish and dolphins. One day, however, he encounters someone for whom he is willing to change his fate. He must face treachery and cunning, love and compassion, various human qualities, and endure many trials. In Russia, Alexander Belyaev is called "the Russian Jules Verne and Jack London" because he knows how to combine the challenges of an adventurous plot with the traditions of "high literature." His books teach us the same thing that Russian classical literature does: the purification of the soul through compassion, but they do so with the help of the whimsical twists of a fantastic plot. The book will certainly appeal to young readers who love science fiction and adventures.
Голова Профессора Доуэля
- 494 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Александр Беляев (1884 - 1942) - известнейший писатель-фантаст, классик отечественной научной фантастики и приключенческого романа, сочетавший авантюрный сюжет с предвосхищением научных открытий. Идея романа "Голова профессора Доуэля" пришла в голову писателю, когда тот был прикован к постели, фактически ощущая себя "головой без тела". Так А. Беляев продолжил в литературе тему жизни головы без тела благодаря научным достижениям. Герберт Уэллс высоко оценил романы "Голова профессора Доуэля" и "Человек-амфибия", назвав их "чудесными", и "весьма выгодно отличаются от западных книг".