The Neutrino Author:Isaac Asimov Discus Books (c) 1966 — Publication date September 1975 — In THE NEUTRINO, Dr. Asimov guides the reader on a voyage of discovery toward one of the most exciting scientific phenomena in modern times: the neutrino, an atomic particle so small that it can penetrate even the densest matter - a particle smaller than any in the Universe! — But, says Dr. ... more »Asimov, the first discovery of this unique scientific phenomenon didn't occur through research. Instead, the neutrino was first conjured up by scientist who needed a "nothing particle" to make their equations come out even! In this astounding, fact-filled book, the amazing Dr. Asimov fills in the gap between the "invented" neutrino and the startling discovery of the real thing, describing in clear, easy-to-understand language the scientific sleuthing which brought the neutrino to unbelievable reality. Along the way, Dr. Asimov ranges over broad and fascinating terrain, from the dawn of experimental science and the discovery of the atom to the ultimate encounter between science fact and science faction: the neutrino!« less
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