Gap in the market for a book on the Standard Model

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The discussion centers on the search for a non-technical book that comprehensively covers the Standard Model of particle physics. Participants note the growing public interest in the topic, particularly through platforms like YouTube. Several book recommendations are shared, including "Deep Down Things: The Breathtaking Beauty of Particle Physics" by Bruce Schumm and "The Second Creation." One contributor mentions finding a suitable book that meets their needs, suggesting that there may not be a significant gap in available literature on the subject. The conversation highlights the desire for accessible resources on particle physics for a broader audience.
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Summary:: Is there a primarily non-technical book covering all aspects of the Standard Model of particle physics?

The Standard Model comes up a lot in YouTube videos. There must be a decent amount of public interest.

I think there would be a market for a semi-technical but accessible for the interested audience book covering it.

Or does such a book already exist?
 
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Physics news on Phys.org
Tini Veltman? What does he know? :wink:
 
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Hm, enough to share the 1999 Nobel prize in physics with this former PhD student G. 't Hooft...
 
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Another possibility is "Deep Down Things: The Breathtaking Beauty of Particle Physics" by Bruce Schumm,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GFILXC/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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I am currently reading Deep Down Things, it is very interesting and would recommend it. Another good book is The Second Creation.
 
So in reality, there is no gap.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
So in reality, there is no gap.

Zz.

I was sure I put a question mark in the original title.
 

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