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Making Physics: A Biography of Brookhaven National Laboratory, 1946-1972

Making Physics

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"Making Physics" by Robert P. Crease is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

From Nobel Prize-winning work in atomic physics to community concerns over radiation leaks, Brookhaven National Laboratory's ups and downs track the changing fortunes of "big science" in the United States since World War II. But Brookhaven is also unique; it was the first major national laboratory built specifically for basic civilian research. In Making Physics, Robert P. Crease brings to life the people, the instruments, the science, and the politics of Brookhaven's first quarter-century.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history of American scientific research institutions and nuclear physics.
Focus: The development and impact of Brookhaven National Laboratory from 1946 to 1972, including its scientific achievements and community challenges.
Covers: The laboratory's role in atomic physics research, its establishment as a civilian research facility, and issues related to radiation safety.
Why It Matters: It provides insight into the evolution of large-scale scientific research in the U.S. and the balance between scientific progress and public concerns.

"Making Physics" by Robert P. Crease is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Cosmology

Author: Robert P. Crease

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

From Nobel Prize-winning work in atomic physics to community concerns over radiation leaks, Brookhaven National Laboratory's ups and downs track the changing fortunes of "big science" in the United States since World War II. But Brookhaven is also unique; it was the first major national laboratory built specifically for basic civilian research. In Making Physics, Robert P. Crease brings to life the people, the instruments, the science, and the politics of Brookhaven's first quarter-century.

AuthorRobert P. Crease
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
Published1999
ISBN-139780226120195
BindingPaperback
Pages450
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicCosmology
SeriesBiography of Brookhaven National Laboratory, 1946-1972

Format: Paperback

Length: 450 pages

Language: English

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