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Lederman, Leon M. – Scientific American, 1984
Although the cost of basic science to the taxpayer is only about five percent of the cost of applied research and development, it contributes deeply to technology, the education of scientists, and the general enrichment of the culture. Examples of such research are provided to illustrate these contributions. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Cultural Influences, Doctoral Degrees, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLederman, Leon M. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1985
Reviews the status of high energy physics and the contributions resulting from research with particle accelerators. Supports the value of supercolliders and discusses its potential impact on scientific research. Also reviews and analyzes the basic components of the Standard Model. (ML)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Force, Physics, Quantum Mechanics
