Visions of the Future: Physics and Electronics - Softcover

 
9780521805384: Visions of the Future: Physics and Electronics
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521805384 ISBN 13: 9780521805384
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

What does the future of science hold? Who is making the discoveries that will help shape this future? What areas of research show the greatest promise? Find definitive and insightful answers to such questions as these in the three volumes of Visions of the Future: Astronomy and Earth Science, Chemistry and Life Science, and Physics and Electronics. Representing a careful selection of authoritative articles published in a special issue of Philosophical Transactions--the world's longest-running scientific journal--the chapters explore such themes as:

  • The Big Bang
  • Humankind's exploration of the solar system
  • The deep interior of the Earth
  • Global warming and climate change
  • Atoms and molecules in motion
  • New materials and processes
  • Nature's secrets of biological growth and form
  • Understanding the human body and mind
  • Quantum physics and its relationship to relativity theory and human consciousness
  • Exotic quantum computing and data storage
  • Telecommunications and the Internet Written by leading young scientists, the timely contributions convey the excitement and enthusiasm that they have for their research and a preview of future research directions. J.M.T. Thompson is Professor of Nonlinear Dynamics and Director of the Center for Nonlinear Dynamics at University College London. Professor Thompson has published widely on instabilities, bifurcations, catastrophe theory and chaos. He was a Senior SERC Fellow, served on the IMA Council, and, in 1985, was awarded the Ewing Medal of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Currently, he is Editor of the Royal Society's Philosophical Transactions (Series A) which is the world's longest running scientific journal.

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    Book Description

    Writing in a popular and well illustrated style, leading young scientists describe their research and give their visions of future developments. Topics include quantum physics and its relation to relativity theory and human consciousness; electronics for the future; exotic quantum computing and data storage; developments in telecommunications and the internet. Introduced by Roger Penrose, the book conveys the excitement and enthusiasm of the young authors. The book offers definitive reviews for anyone with a general interest in the future directions of science.

    Review

    "Enjoyable and a useful reference." Optics and Photonics News

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    Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
    Publication date
    2001
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0521805384
    ISBN 13 
    9780521805384
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    222
    Editor
    Thompson J. M. T.