Condensed - Matter and Materials Physics Basic Research for Tomorrow's Technology

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

ISBN 10: 0309063493 / ISBN 13: 9780309063494

Published by National Academy Press, Washingon DC, 1999

About this Item

Covers show wear around edges and corners; usual library markings found throughout; "wrinkling" in plastic covering on spine; 3/4 x 1/5" sticker on spine; 1 3/4 x 1"sticker on rear cover; old library pocket on inside rear cover. ; Part of "The Physics in a New Era" series. ; Ex-Library; 6 x 9"; 308 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Condensed - Matter and Materials Physics Basic Research for Tomorrow's Technology
• Publisher: National Academy Press, Washingon DC
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309063493
• ISBN 13: 9780309063494
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good-

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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.

About the Author

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