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Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: Basic Research for Tomorrow's Technology (Physics in a New Era) - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Board On Physics And Astronomy; Committee On Condensed-Matter And Materials Physics

 
9780309063494: Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: Basic Research for Tomorrow's Technology (Physics in a New Era)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0309063493 ISBN 13: 9780309063494
Publisher: National Academies Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book identifies opportunities, priorities, and challenges for the field of condensed-matter and materials physics. It highlights exciting recent scientific and technological developments and their societal impact and identifies outstanding questions for future research. Topics range from the science of modern technology to new materials and structures, novel quantum phenomena, nonequilibrium physics, soft condensed matter, and new experimental and computational tools. The book also addresses structural challenges for the field, including nurturing its intellectual vitality, maintaining a healthy mixture of large and small research facilities, improving the field's integration with other disciplines, and developing new ways for scientists in academia, government laboratories, and industry to work together. It will be of interest to scientists, educators, students, and policymakers.

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Committee on Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics, National Research Council

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Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0309063493
ISBN 13 
9780309063494
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
324