Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos is a non-fiction book by Isaac Asimov and published in 1992. In it, Asimov presents the atom and subatomic particles in a historical context, beginning with Democritus' original thought experiments and theory of atomism, and ending with then-current knowledge of the fundamental particles. Isaac Asimov , D. pdf World Scientific, 2003. - 340 p. This book provides a comprehensive overview of modern particle physics accessible to anyone with a true passion for wanting to know how the Universe works. We are introduced to the known particles of the world we live in. Atom is the only book of its kind, by the renowned author whose genius for bringing clarity and excitement to complex subjects has made him the most celebrated science author of our time. Read more. Previous page. Print length. 336 pages. Language. English. Publisher. Plume. Publication date. 1 August 1992. Dimensions. 15.24 x 2.03 x 22.86 cm. Atomic energy or energy of atoms is energy carried by atoms. The term originated in 1903 when Ernest Rutherford began to speak of the possibility of atomic energy. [1] H. G. Wells popularized the phrase "splitting the atom", [citation needed] before discovery of the atomic nucleus. Atomic energy includes: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Atom : Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos by Isaac Asimov (1991, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!