Essential guide to the world of particle physics, providing background to the bold ideas and challenges faced by physicists today.
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John H. Marburger III is University Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and Vice President for Research at Stony Brook University. Previous to this, he has been Science Advisor to the President of the United States and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory and President of Stony Brook University. His accomplishments in science policy and administration have been recognized by numerous awards and honors.
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