{"product_id":"9789814719438","title":"A Lesson for the Future of Our Science: My Testimony on Lord Patrick M S Blackett","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique volume contains a tribute to Lord Patrick M S Blackett through the testimony of  Professor Antonino Zichichi, who was one of Blackett's pupils in the experiment at the Sphinx Observatory, Europe's highest lab (3580 meters a.s.l.), at Jungfraujoch. The book presents an overview of Blackett's most significant discoveries, such as the so called \"vacuum polarization\" effect, the first example of \"virtual physics\" and the \"strange particles\", that opened a new horizon towards the existence of the subnuclear universe. After discussing the profound implications of Blackett's pioneering contributions to Subnuclear Physics, the book also recalls his deep interest in the promotion of scientific culture. Blackett was firmly convinced that physicists must be engaged directly to let the people outside our labs know what the role of science is in the progress of our civilisation. In particular, according to Blackett and his friend Bertrand Russell, the Manhattan Project was the example of how the new frontiers of science and technology would have been implemented in the future. In this respect, the role of dedicated institutions is discussed, as a new bridge between traditional university teaching and the big projects for the future of science and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reasons Why This Book Has Been Written\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Incredible Sequence of Unexpected Events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackett and the Origin of The Subnuclear Universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackett and Russell (Galilei, Einstein, Gödel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Blackett Effect\" in the 2nd World War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackett and the Whole of Our Knowledge Including Virtual History and the Three Big Bangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Institutions Founded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory is Needed for the Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusions — From Blackett to Present Day Physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe View Which Enchanted Professor Blackett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReadership:\u003c\/b\u003e All physicists or people interested to know Patrick MS Blackett.\u003cbr\u003eVirtual Physics;Blackett Effect;Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture;Subnuclear Universe;The World Federation of Scientists;Erice Statement\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by one of Italy's most renowned scientists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare insight into the contributions of Patrick M S Blackett — Nobel laureate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable book on how science should evolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47185307926768,"sku":"9789814719438","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789814719438_p0.jpg?v=1763692066","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789814719438","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}