CRYOGENIC COOLING in Advanced Technology: Principles, Applications, and Innovation - Softcover

Nehme, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798194778461

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Cryogenics is the branch of physics and engineering that deals with the production and behavior of materials at extremely low temperatures, typically below 150 Kelvin (−123°C or −190°F). This field encompasses the study of how substances behave when cooled to near absolute zero, where conventional physics often breaks down and quantum mechanical effects become dominant.

The term "cryogenic" derives from the Greek words "cryo" (cold) and "genic" (producing). Modern cryogenics emerged in the late 19th century following the liquefaction of gases, particularly the work of scientists like James Dewar with liquid hydrogen and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes with liquid helium. Today, cryogenic technology is fundamental to numerous advanced technological applications spanning healthcare, aerospace, quantum computing, and fundamental physics research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798194778461
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 31