P.g. De Gennes' Impact On Science - Volume I: Solid State And Liquid Crystals Hardback
Edited by Julien (Espci Paristech, France) Bok, Jacques (Espci Paristech, France) Prost, Francoise (Institut Curie, France & University Paris Vi, France) Brochard-wyart
Part of the Series on Directions in Condensed Matter Physics series
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This publication, in two volumes, is devoted to the scientific impact of the work of Nobel Laureate, Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century.
It covers the important fields for which de Gennes was renowned: solid state (magnetism and superconductivity), macroscopic random media and percolation, supersolids, liquid crystals, polymers, adhesion and friction, and biophysics.The book brings together internationally renowned experts to contribute their perspectives on the significance of de Gennes' works.
They have each selected a definitive paper, which gives the state of the field at the time the paper was published, highlights the paper's importance and provides an analysis of the development of the field right up to the modern day.
The insightful perspectives of these scientists make the book both unique and intriguing.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages
- Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date:29/07/2009
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- ISBN:9789814273800
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages
- Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication Date:29/07/2009
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- ISBN:9789814273800