The Infinity Puzzle: Quantum Field Theory and the Hunt for an Orderly Universe
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Frank Close., Frank Close|AUTHOR., & Jonathan Cowley|READER. (2012). The Infinity Puzzle: Quantum Field Theory and the Hunt for an Orderly Universe . Tantor Media, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Frank Close, Frank Close|AUTHOR and Jonathan Cowley|READER. 2012. The Infinity Puzzle: Quantum Field Theory and the Hunt for an Orderly Universe. Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Frank Close, Frank Close|AUTHOR and Jonathan Cowley|READER. The Infinity Puzzle: Quantum Field Theory and the Hunt for an Orderly Universe Tantor Media, Inc, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Frank Close, Frank Close|AUTHOR, and Jonathan Cowley|READER. The Infinity Puzzle: Quantum Field Theory and the Hunt for an Orderly Universe Tantor Media, Inc., 2012.
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