Discovering Alvarez: Selected Works of Luis W. Alvarez, With Commentary by His Students and Colleagues - Couverture rigide

Alvarez, Luis W.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0226813045 ISBN 13 : 9780226813042

Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 1987

Synopsis

Luis W. Alvarez has had a breathtakingly varied and important career of discovery, adventure, and invention. The winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in physics for his work on subatomic particles, Alvarez participated as a scientific observer of the Hiroshima bombing mission, formulated the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinctions, discovered the radioactivity of tritium, took x-rays of the Second Pyramid at Giza, designed the Berkeley proton linear accelerator, first observed fundamental particle resonances, created the variable-focus thin lens, yzed the Kennedy assassination film, and invented the Ground Control Approach radar system for airplane landings, to name but a few of his experiences and accomplishments.
Discovering Alvarez collects articles by this innovative physicist, documenting his outstanding contributions. The articles, which span his career, are accompanied by a remarkable collection of commentary by the colleagues and students who worked closely with Alvarez on each project or discovery.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Chicago Press
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0226813045
• ISBN 13: 9780226813042
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Éditeur: Trower W.Peter
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