The Story of Antimatter

Matter's Vanished Twin

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Quantum Theory, General Physics
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Author: Guennadi Borissov, 0 ISBN: 9789813228771
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Publication: April 25, 2018
Imprint: WSPC Language: English
Author: Guennadi Borissov, 0
ISBN: 9789813228771
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication: April 25, 2018
Imprint: WSPC
Language: English

Each elementary particle contained within every known substance has an almost identical twin called its antiparticle. Existing data clearly indicate that equal numbers of particles and antiparticles were initially created soon after the birth of the universe. Despite this, all objects around us, as well as all the stars in all the known galaxies, are made of particles, while antiparticles have almost completely vanished. The reasons behind this disappearance are not yet fully known. Uncovering them will allow us to not only penetrate much deeper into the structure of matter, but also to understand the secret mechanisms that determine the genesis and development of our immense universe. That is why explaining the mystery of the missing antimatter is currently considered to be one of the main tasks of particle physics.

This book tells the story of all the achievements in solving the problem of the missing antiparticles including the latest developments in the field. It is written by Prof. Guennadi Borissov, an international expert in this subject. It is intended for serious readers with some general background knowledge in physics, although no specialist knowledge is required. All phenomena observed in the microworld of particles are explained in simple terms using well-known examples from ordinary life. Starting with a description and discussion of the main properties of particles and antiparticles, the book details the important stages in the research that has brought scientists closer to solving one of the greatest enigmas of nature.

Contents:

  • Acknowledgments

  • Particles and Antiparticles:

    • The Matter of Antimatter
    • Big Expansion of the Universe
    • Microworld of Particles
    • Electromagnetic Interaction
    • Creation and Destruction of Matter
    • Mystery of Disappeared Antimatter
  • Broken Symmetry:

    • Baryogenesis
    • From Quarks to Atoms
    • Decays of Quarks and Leptons
    • Symmetry and Particles
    • Discovery of CP Violation
    • Sakharov's Conditions
  • The Genesis of Matter:

    • Baryons and Photons
    • Searches for Baryon Number Violation
    • CP Violation
    • Departure from Thermal Equilibrium
    • Searches for New Physics
    • Neutrinos
    • Cosmic Drama in Three Acts
    • Never-ending Story
  • Index

Readership: General public with some knowledge of particle physics and cosmology and/or serious interest in the latest developments of these fields.
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Each elementary particle contained within every known substance has an almost identical twin called its antiparticle. Existing data clearly indicate that equal numbers of particles and antiparticles were initially created soon after the birth of the universe. Despite this, all objects around us, as well as all the stars in all the known galaxies, are made of particles, while antiparticles have almost completely vanished. The reasons behind this disappearance are not yet fully known. Uncovering them will allow us to not only penetrate much deeper into the structure of matter, but also to understand the secret mechanisms that determine the genesis and development of our immense universe. That is why explaining the mystery of the missing antimatter is currently considered to be one of the main tasks of particle physics.

This book tells the story of all the achievements in solving the problem of the missing antiparticles including the latest developments in the field. It is written by Prof. Guennadi Borissov, an international expert in this subject. It is intended for serious readers with some general background knowledge in physics, although no specialist knowledge is required. All phenomena observed in the microworld of particles are explained in simple terms using well-known examples from ordinary life. Starting with a description and discussion of the main properties of particles and antiparticles, the book details the important stages in the research that has brought scientists closer to solving one of the greatest enigmas of nature.

Contents:

Readership: General public with some knowledge of particle physics and cosmology and/or serious interest in the latest developments of these fields.
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