The Nobel Prize in Physics 2002

 

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2002
 
 
Credits

Editors:
Mark Pearce, The Royal Institute of Technology, Björn Davidsson, Uppsala University, Per Carlson and Bengt Gustafsson, members of the Nobel Committee for Physics, Anders Bárány, Secr. of the Nobel committee for Physics, Jonas Förare and Katarina Werner, Information Department, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Layout and illustrations:
Kjell Lundin, Explicare

Printing:
Tryckindustri Information 2002
 

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Contents:
| Introduction | Neutrino Astronomy | Elusive particles captured in cleaning fluid | Kamiokande captured neutrinos in water | What is a supernova? | What makes the sun shine? | A new view of the universe | X-ray Astronomy | How does an X-ray telescope work? | A violent universe | What happens next? | Further reading | Credits |

Addition to the Nobel Poster: Questions and Answers related to the Prize 
  Web Adapted Version of the Nobel Poster from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

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