Particle Physics: A Very Short Introduction : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780192804341 : 0192804340 : 29 Jul 2004 : An introduction to the fundamental constituents of the universe. Beginning with a guide to what matter is made of and how it evolved, the author goes on to describe the techniques used to study it. He discusses quarks, electrons, and the neutrino, exotic matter, and antimatter. He also investigates the forces of nature, accelerators, and more.