Day in and day out, cosmic rays from the far reaches of space pass through our bodies, yet modern astrophysics has still to unlock all their secrets. Though many details about cosmic rays remain enigmatic, next to electromagnetic radiation they convey more information about the universe beyond the solar system than any other source. They provide us with information about energetic explosions elsewhere in our galaxy and perhaps beyond, and they tell us a great deal about the contents of our own galaxy, through which they ...
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Day in and day out, cosmic rays from the far reaches of space pass through our bodies, yet modern astrophysics has still to unlock all their secrets. Though many details about cosmic rays remain enigmatic, next to electromagnetic radiation they convey more information about the universe beyond the solar system than any other source. They provide us with information about energetic explosions elsewhere in our galaxy and perhaps beyond, and they tell us a great deal about the contents of our own galaxy, through which they pass in reaching us. Illustrating the beautiful symmetry of nature, they shed light on the tiny dimensions of atomic nuclei as well as the immense scale of galaxies. Friedlander's engaging tale of this peculiar rain of charged particles begins with their discovery early in this century and goes on to describe impressive attempts by a special breed of scientists--sometimes engaging in swashbuckling science at its most adventurous--to fill in the gaps in our knowledge. The central question is: Where do cosmic rays come from? Some scientists maintain that supernovas, much more massive than our sun, are largely responsible for generating them. Most of them probably originate within our Milky Way galaxy, but a few (the most energetic ones) appear to come from a much greater distance. But we still have much to learn about their origin. The book describes scientists studying cosmic rays by all sorts of methods: satellites, space probes, high-altitude balloons and airplanes-even giant detectors two miles beneath the earth's surface. Their ingenious investigations have yielded startling insights about nature--as well as an inordinately large number of Nobel Prizes. Michael Friedlander, for many years a principal researcher of cosmic radiation, masterfully portrays how a perfect marriage between pure and applied science has forged new understandings of our physical world. This uncommonly lucid history, richly illustrated with more than 50 drawings and photographs, touches the astronomer within each of us who yearns to explore one of the great mysteries of the universe.
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Add this copy of Cosmic Rays to cart. $12.39, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Harvard University Press.
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Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Printing. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp. 160. 160 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. One spot of light foxing on top fore-edge at head of spine. No dust jacket. First Edition / First Printing. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.
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Add this copy of Cosmic Rays. Tracking Particles From Outer Space to cart. $24.50, very good condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1989 by Harvard University Press.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Small 4to. 160pp, index, bibliographical note, works cited, num bw ills. Or blue cloth in jacket. Very slight wear to jacket.
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Fine. No Dust Jacket Present. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 160 pages, illlustrated in b&w. "What are cosmic rays? The Earth is continuallly bombarded by these particles, which collide with atoms in the stratosphere to produce more particles that can be detected throughout the atmosphere and sometimes deep underground." FINE HARDCOVER, Blue cloth covers, lettering is bright on the spine.
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Fine in Good + jacket. Book 160 pages, b/w illustrations, works cited, bibliographical notes, index; 8vo, blue cloth. Fine; dust jacket good+, edge wear.
