AMatterofDegrees

In this remarkable work, Gino Segrè - a distinguished theoretical physicist - seamlessly weaves together science, history and creativity to investigate the essential role of temperature in the very essence of life and matter. Fascinating questions abound. What accounts for the steady internal temperature of most mammals that is set around 98.6 Fahrenheit? How do geologists leverage temperature measurement to chart the history of our planet? And why is the elusive search for absolute zero - and its significant implications in quantum mechanics - crucial to comprehending superconductivity? Moreover, what can we glean from neutrinos - the subatomic “messengers from the sun” that may hold the key to understanding the origins and fate of our solar system? Through answers to these and numerous other heat-sensitive inquiries, Segrè offers a thought-provoking perspective on our world.

作者简介

吉诺•格塞雷（GinoSegrè），美国宾夕法尼亚大学物理和天文学教授。他是世界闻名的高能基本粒子理论物理学家，曾受到美国国家科学基金、艾尔弗雷德•斯隆基金、约翰•古根海姆基金和美国能源部的嘉奖。本书是他的代表作。