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A 21st century frontier of discovery : the physics of the universe : a strategic plan for federal research at the intersection of physics and astronomy : a report of the Interagency Working Group on the Physics of the Universe.
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- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Interagency Working Group on the Physics of the Universe
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Physics--Research--United States.
- Physics.
- Astrophysics--Research--United States.
- Astrophysics.
- Astrophysics--Research.
- Physics--Research.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Other Title:
- Twenty-first century frontier of discovery
- Title on initial screen: 21st century frontier for discovery
- Place of Publication:
- [Washington, D.C.] : National Science and Technology Council, Committee on Science, [2004]
- Contents:
- What is dark matter?
- What is the nature of dark energy?
- How did the universe begin?
- Did Einstein have the last word on gravity?
- What are the masses of the neutrinos and how have they shaped the evolution of the universe?
- How do cosmic accelerators work and what are they accelerating?
- Are protons unstable?
- What are the new states of matter at exceedingly high density and temperature?
- Are there additional space-time dimensions?
- How were the elements from iron to uranium made?
- Is a new theory of matter and light needed at the highest energies?
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed May 13, 2004).
- Other Format:
- Print version: National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Interagency Working Group on the Physics of the Universe. 21st century frontier of discovery.
- OCLC:
- 55135998
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