Steven Weinberg: A Life in Physics

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Steven Weinberg (1933-2021) held the Josey Regental Chair in Science at the University of Texas at Austin. A Nobel laureate in physics and National Medal of Science winner, he is recognized as one of the key architects of the Standard Model of particle physics. In addition to his ground-breaking research in fundamental physics and his science advocacy, he was a prolific author of both academic and popular-level books, widely celebrated for his exceptional physical insight and his gift for clear exposition.

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"Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg shares his candid thoughts on theoretical physics and cosmology, along with anecdotes and recollections from his long career. Physicists, historians of science and interested readers will find the presentation engaging and often witty, as Weinberg reflects on his life in physics"--

Contenu

Foreword Nima Arkani-Hamed; Preface: The Twentieth Century; 1. First Things; 2. Turning to Science; 3. Cornell; 4. Copenhagen; 5. Princeton; 6. Manhattan; 7. San Francisco and Berkeley; 8. East to London; 9. Berkeley; 10. Cambridge, 1966-69; 11. Cambridge, 1969-72; 12. Cambridge, 1972-79; 13. Gone-to-Texas; 14. SuperCollider Days; 15. Austin: the 1980s; 16. The Dark Energy; 17. Austin: the 1990s; Bibliography; Image credits; Index.