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, analyzed 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.
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.
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About the Author
Luis W. Alvarez is senior research scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and professor emeritus of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. His autobiography,Alvarez: Adventures of a Physicist, has just been published. W. Peter Trower, professor of physics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also collaborated on Alvarez's autobiography.
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Clothbound book of selected works of Luis W. Alvarez by his students and colleagues; edited by W. Peter Trower. Fascinating collection of essays and anecdotes from Alvarez' work in optics, cosmic rays, nuclear physics, wartime radar research, particle accelerators, bubble chambers, radioisotope dating, the Cretaceous-Tertiary iridium anomaly, and "Using Cosmic Rays in the Search for Hidden Chambers in the Pyramids," plus much more. Seller Inventory # 76827
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