Physics of Sustainable Energy II: Using Energy Efficiently and Producing it Renewably (AIP Conference Proceedings, 1401)

ISBN 10: 0735409722 / ISBN 13: 9780735409729

Published by American Institute of Physics, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Physics of Sustainable Energy II: Using Energy Efficiently and Producing it Renewably (AIP Conference Proceedings, 1401)
• Publisher: American Institute of Physics
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0735409722
• ISBN 13: 9780735409729
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Obtaining a future based on sustainable energy requires using energy more efficiently. Even If consumption is reduced there will always be a need to obtain new energy sources. This volume brings together experts in the fields of energy policy, fossil fuels, transportation, buildings and appliances and renewable energy sources.

About the Author

David Hafemeister is Professor (emeritus) of Physics at California Polytechnic State University. He has also had an impressive career in Washington as a Professional Staff Member:

Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Governmental Affairs (1990-93 on arms control treaties at the end of the Cold War)

Science Advisor to Senator John Glenn (19775-77)

Special Assistant to Under Secretary of State Benson and Deputy Under-Secretary Nye (1977-78)

Visiting Scientist in the State Departmenta (TM)s Office of Nuclear Proliferation Policy (1979)

Office of Strategic Nuclear Policy (1987)

Study Director at the National Academy of Sciences (2000-02)

He has edited nine books, published more than 140 articles and was awarded the APS Szilard award in 1996.