Biswas, Sukumar
Cosmic Quests - Mumbai Reba Biswas 2009 - xi; 177p. pb 24 x 17 cm
In this book, the author presents some of the highlights of his team's new findings and discoveries in space physics and astrophysics, related to cosmic rays. It has been written in simple and non-technical language, so the general readers with a scientific bent of mind can grasp the essence of the matter. Further, the topics are written in the form of stories, anecdotes and narratives so as to make the reading easy and enjoyable.
The author has had personal interactions with many eminent scientists like Meghnad Saha, S.N.Bose, Sir C.V. Raman and Dr. Homi Bhabha, the brief pen-sketch of which are given to give the reader glimpses of their wonderful personalities.
Physics
Space physics
Cosmic rays
Astrophysics
523.01 / Bis
Cosmic Quests - Mumbai Reba Biswas 2009 - xi; 177p. pb 24 x 17 cm
In this book, the author presents some of the highlights of his team's new findings and discoveries in space physics and astrophysics, related to cosmic rays. It has been written in simple and non-technical language, so the general readers with a scientific bent of mind can grasp the essence of the matter. Further, the topics are written in the form of stories, anecdotes and narratives so as to make the reading easy and enjoyable.
The author has had personal interactions with many eminent scientists like Meghnad Saha, S.N.Bose, Sir C.V. Raman and Dr. Homi Bhabha, the brief pen-sketch of which are given to give the reader glimpses of their wonderful personalities.
Physics
Space physics
Cosmic rays
Astrophysics
523.01 / Bis