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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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Format:
Book
Government document
Author/Creator:
National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Interagency Working Group on the Physics of the Universe
Contributor:
National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Committee on Science
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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