The new physics for the twenty-first century
Title:
The new physics for the twenty-first century
Author:
Fraser, Gordon, 1943-
ISBN:
9780521816007
Publication Information:
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Physical Description:
viii, 548 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Contents:
Matter and the universe. Cosmology / Gravity / New astronomy / Particles and the standard model / Superstring theory / Quantum matter. Manipulating atoms with photons / Quantum world of ultra-cold atoms / Superfluids / Quantum phase transitions / Quanta in action. Essential quantum entanglement / Quanta, ciphers and computers / Small scale structures and "nanoscience" / Calculation and computation. Physics of chaotic systems / Complex systems / Collaborative physics, e-science and the grid : realizing Licklider's dream / Science in action. Biophysics and biomolecular materials / Medical physics / Physics of materials / Physics and society
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Electronic Access:
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