Exploring Physics Beyond the Higgs Boson Launches

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.