Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang Physics to Hadron Therapy

“Particle Accelerators: From Big Bang
Physics to Hadron Therapy takes us on a fascinating odyssey of accelerator
history and Applications. … the book contains many recollections of CERN; it
would definitely warm the heart of anyone who worked and lived in that
wonderful scientific mecca. Particle Accelerators, which is aimed at the
general public, is filled with intriguing analogies, metaphors, and humor.”
(Andrei Seryi, Physics Today, October, 2015)

 “Ugo Amaldi must have the history of particle
physics in his bones, and he writes with feeling about the development of
particle accelerators, introducing each chapter with personal touches … . this
is a book for everyone, and in particular, I believe, for young people. Books
like this inspired my studies, and I would like to think that Amaldi will
inspire others with his passion for physics.” (Christine Sutton, CERN Courier,
August, 2015)

“This book will enthuse all who are interested in
the exploration of the microcosm and its relation to cosmology, and, above all,
in the wide use of particle accelerators. … This is a highly recommended
introduction to this frontier of modern technology, written beautifully by a
world expert.” (Frank Close, Contemporary Physics, August, 2015)

“This book covers the field of elementary particles. The focus is experimental methods used to discover elementary particles in the last seven or eight decades and their medical applications, as the title suggests. … The descriptions are accessible and will be interesting to anyone with a basic knowledge of physics. … The book includes many historical pictures and good diagrams that help explain the theories. … Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above.” (N. Sadanand, Choice, Vol. 52 (11), July, 2015)