Hi everybody I thought I'd introduce myself. I have been lurking

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a new member introducing themselves and seeking assistance for a science fair project on particle physics, specifically related to the Higgs Boson. The scope includes personal experiences with literature on the topic and requests for guidance.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • A new member, James, introduces himself and mentions his interest in particle physics, sparked by a documentary on the Higgs Boson.
  • James has read "The God Particle" by Leon Lederman and expresses a desire to deepen his understanding of particle physics.
  • Another participant recommends "The Theory of Almost Everything" by Robert Oerter as a follow-up reading that is accessible for younger audiences.
  • James acknowledges the complexity of the mathematics involved in the subject.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of the recommended readings and share a common interest in particle physics, but there is no disagreement noted in this introductory exchange.

Contextual Notes

James has a limited timeframe of two weeks to complete his project, which may affect the depth of understanding he can achieve.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in particle physics, science fair projects, or those seeking beginner-friendly resources in the field.

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Hi everybody! I thought I'd introduce myself. I have been lurking around on this forum for awhile now. Yes, I am a newb.
I'm 14 and I'm doing A science fair project on particle physics. I watched a documentry on the search for the Higg's Boson particle and I thought it would be a interesting topic.
I have some understanding of particle physics. After I figured out what I was doing, I read the book " the God Particle" By Leon Lederman which gave me a very brief understanding of quarks, leptons, forces ect.
I still have a lot of questions and I only have two weeks to finish my project. I hope you can help.

James
 
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Welcome to PF, you will find a lot of people who share the same interest.
 
I read that book too.

It's a great book and Double-L is a remarkable Physicist.

If you want to go just a little bit deeper read The Theory of Almost Everything by Robert Oerter, it explains what Leon touched on (things like QED, and QCD in a more technical term) but still leaves that nasty math stuff out for 14 year olds like you :P
 
That math stuff can be confusing :biggrin: thanks for the replys
 

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