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His doctoral dissertation was on the collider phenomenology of superstring-inspired large extra dimensions, a field in which he has coauthored several papers.. in physics at Oklahoma State University in phenomenological high-energy physics (particle physics).
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About the Author: The author, Chris Mc Mullen, is a physics and Astronomy instructor at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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This book provides a highly Visual Introduction to a variety of Basic Astronomy concepts: Overview of the Solar System Understanding the Lunar Phases Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses Understanding the Seasons Evidence that the Earth is Round Models of Our Solar System Laws of Motion in Astronomy Beyond Our Solar System This edition is black and white.
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