Jon Butterworth
Jon Butterworth is a British physicist and professor at University College London. He is known for his work on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. He is also a popular science author, having written books that explain complex scientific concepts to the general public.
Books
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1. Most Wanted Particle
"Most Wanted Particle" is an engaging exploration of the world of particle physics, centering on the discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Written by a leading physicist involved in the search, the book offers a firsthand account of the challenges, triumphs, and day-to-day workings at CERN, one of the world's largest and most respected centers for scientific research. The narrative demystifies complex scientific concepts and provides insights into the collaborative nature of scientific discovery, the excitement of confirming theoretical predictions, and the ongoing quest to understand the fundamental components of the universe.
The 9901st Greatest Book of All Time
