Remnants Of The Fall: Revelations Of Particle Secrets

This work extols the beauty of the fundamental laws of nature. Clear descriptions for general science readers (without any equations) are punctuated with verses. The reader is taken on a journey through the contemporary understanding of the building blocks of nature and their interactions - the current status of that age-old, intriguing quest. The central role of symmetry is explained in a manner suitable for general science readers, and its splendour is celebrated in verse. The volume facilitates understanding of the background and significance of today’s scientific discoveries in atomic, nuclear and particle physics. Many of the poems appear as interludes that reinforce the discussions as they amuse the reader, making this informative book a delight to read.