HarperCollins India proudly announces the release of Beyond the Higgs Boson: The W Boson and Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal’s Quest for the Unknown, authored by Manik Kotwal and translated by Jerry Pinto. This inspiring biography chronicles the extraordinary journey of Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal, a pioneering Indian physicist who played a crucial role in groundbreaking research related to the Higgs boson and the W boson. Written by his mother, this deeply personal narrative celebrates Dr. Kotwal’s achievements offer a unique perspective on his life through a mother’s eyes.
Key Highlights
About the Book
- Chronicles Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal’s life from childhood to becoming a world-renowned physicist.
- Details his key contributions to the discovery of the Higgs boson and his groundbreaking research on the W boson.
- Originally published in Marathi as Putra Vhava Aisa to critical acclaim; now available in English.
- Features interwoven narratives of scientific discovery and personal insights from his mother.
- Paperback, 424 pages, priced at INR 699.
Scientific Contributions
- Dr. Kotwal’s research on the W boson was instrumental in predicting the Higgs boson’s mass.
- Co-recipient of the 2013 High Energy and Particle Physics Prize from the European Physical Society.
- In 2022, he led a team of 400 scientists to publish the world’s most accurate measurement of the W boson mass, the year’s most-cited physics paper.
- Currently pursuing research on dark matter and unexplored aspects of particle physics.
About the Author: Manik Kotwal
- A seasoned Marathi writer with a portfolio of biographies on notable figures such as Galileo and Oppenheimer.
- Received the Ashok Tilak Award for Putra Vhava Aisa in 2016.
- Former educator, dramatist, and child development activist in rural Maharashtra.
About the Translator: Jerry Pinto
- Renowned translator of works in Marathi, Hindi, and Konkani.
- Recipient of prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Windham-Campbell Award.
Publisher Information
- HarperCollins India, a leading publishing house, is known for its award-winning titles and diverse catalogue.
- Publishes approximately 200 new books annually across multiple genres and languages.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Beyond the Higgs Boson: The W Boson and Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal’s Quest for the Unknown Book Launches |
| Authors | Manik Kotwal (Author), Jerry Pinto (Translator) |
| Publisher | HarperCollins India |
| Genre | Non-fiction, Biography |
| Main Subject | Life and achievements of Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal in particle physics |
| Scientific Highlights | – Predicted the Higgs boson’s mass using W boson research.
– Led world-renowned research cited globally in 2022. |
| Original Publication | Marathi version titled Putra Vhava Aisa (2016). |
| Author’s Background | Experienced writer, educator, and social activist based in Pune, India. |
| Translator’s Background | Acclaimed translator and award-winning author, Jerry Pinto. |
| Aim of the Book | To inspire young minds with the life of a pioneering Indian scientist. |
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