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.This is the second volume devoted to soft matter and biophysics.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
World Industries Scientific Publishing Co Pte LTD
ISBN-13
9789814280655
eBay Product ID (ePID)
89130686
Product Key Features
Author
Jacques Prost, Julien Bok, Francoise Brochard-Wyart
Publication Name
P.G. De Gennes' Impact on Science-Volume I & Ii
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Physics
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
180 Pages
Dimensions
Volume
19
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Series on Directions in Condensed Matter Physics
Country/Region of Manufacture
Singapore
Editor
Jacques Prost, Julien Bok, Francoise Brochard-Wyart