How Long to Read Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy

How Long Does it Take to Read Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 48 minutes to read Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy by Ugo Amaldi

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Rather than focusing on the contributions of theoretical physicists to the understanding of the subatomic world and of the beginning of the universe - as most popular science books on particle physics do - this book is different in that, firstly, the main focus is on machine inventors and builders and, secondly, particle accelerators are not only described as discovery tools but also for their contributions to tumour diagnosis and therapy. The characters of well-known (e.g. Ernest Lawrence) and mostly unknown actors (e.g. Nicholas Christofilos) are outlined, including many colourful quotations. The overall picture supports the author’s motto: “Physics is beautiful and useful”. Advance appraisal: “Accelerators go all the way from the unique and gargantuan Large Hadron Collider to thousands of smaller versions in hospitals and industry. Ugo Amaldi has experience across the range. He has worked at CERN and has for many years been driving the application of accelerators in medicine. This is a must-read introduction to this frontier of modern technology, written beautifully by a world expert.” Frank Close, Professor of Physics at Oxford University author of "The Infinity Puzzle" “This book should be read by school teachers and all those interested in the exploration of the microcosm and its relation to cosmology, and in the use of accelerators for medical applications. With a light hand and without formulae the autho r easily explains complicated matters, spicing up the text with amusing historical anecdotes. His reputation as an outstanding scientist in all the fields treated guarantees high standards.” Herwig Schopper, former CERN Director General author of "LEP - The Lord of the Collider Rings at CERN" “This book tells the story of modern physics with an unusual emphasis on the machine-builders who made it all possible, and their machines. Learning to accelerate particles has enabled physicists to probe the subatomic world and gain a deeper understanding of the cosmos. It has also brought numerous benefits to medicine, from the primitive X-ray machines of over a century ago to today's developments in hadron therapy for cancer. Amaldi tells this story in a most fascinating way.” Edward Witten, Professor of Mathematical Physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton; Fields Medal (1990)

How long is Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy?

Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy by Ugo Amaldi is 284 pages long, and a total of 72,136 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 34 minutes to read Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy aloud.

What Reading Level is Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy?

Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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