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hardcover. Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A substantial collection of scientific papers by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Luis W. Alvarez, presented with explanatory and personal commentary from the students and colleagues who worked alongside him. Edited by W. Peter Trower, the volume follows Alvarez's remarkably wide-ranging career through particle and nuclear physics, cosmic rays, radar, accelerators, bubble-chamber research, archaeology, optics, and other experimental investigations. The selections document such subjects as K-electron capture, hydrogen and helium isotopes, the neutron magnetic moment, particle resonances, linear accelerators, Ground Controlled Approach radar, the examination of the Pyramid of Khafre using cosmic rays, and Alvarez's analysis of the Zapruder film. The scientific papers are paired with recollections by notable physicists including Hans A. Bethe, Emilio Segrè, Stanley G. Wojcicki, and Robert D. Watt, giving the book value as both a technical anthology and a firsthand account of twentieth-century experimental physics. Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket. Binding appears firm and square, and the photographed interior pages are clean, with no ownership inscriptions or annotations visible. Light general handling wear is present to the volume. Dust jacket shows noticeable rubbing, surface scratching, creasing, and edge wear, with small chips and short tears at the corners and spine extremities. More substantial creasing and tearing are present along the upper rear edge and rear upper corner, with additional wear and a short tear along the lower rear edge. Jacket remains complete, legible, and presentable despite the wear. Luis W. Alvarez received the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to elementary-particle physics, particularly work involving hydrogen bubble chambers and the discovery of resonance states. This collection demonstrates the extraordinary breadth of his career and includes material relating to several of his best-known experiments and inventions. An appealing first printing for collections devoted to physics, nuclear science, particle physics, Nobel laureates, twentieth-century scientific history, the Manhattan Project era, and the University of California's Radiation Laboratory. The publisher now lists the cloth edition as no longer available. This large-format volume will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box to protect the book and dust jacket. Orders are normally shipped promptly, and returns are accepted in accordance with AbeBooks' return policies. SCI 2a.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, the former owner's name and address are present on the first blank end-paper but there are no other significant book flaws, the binding is clean and tight and the contents are fine, the jacket has several short edge-tears but is clean and remains presentable, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "collects articles by this innovative physicist, documenting his outstanding contributions," 272 pages, illustrated throughout.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st. Seller's image, know what you are getting! Pre-packing weight is 1 lb. 13.5 oz . ORIGINAL, NOT A REPRINT OR PHOTOCOPY!! Has NO Dust Jacket. NOTE!! HAS Stencil ink (paint) on covers and margin edges where some intellectual incompetent tried to blot out the library markings for some insane reason! Has all standard Library markings, pocket, labels, stamps, ink, wear and soil to covers noted. Internal hinges are good, Owner markings as noted! See Picture! The Copyright date is 1983 for this 1983 Printing. This volume was purchased through DMRO from the Wright-Patterson Technical Library in the late 1990's at Government public auction. This volume had stuck pages, at the top margins, which were carefully separated. No stuck page edges now, but if any should become re-stuck, they will separate easily! This volume has minor label removal damage at lower spine, otherwise it is an as issued library book. Worst page is 133 which is shown in picture 2. Thank you for your purchase from Sunset Books! Help Promote World Literacy, GIVE a Book as a GIFT!! In stock, Ships from Ohio. WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES!!!! SEE PICTURES!!!!! ANY ODD/GREEN TONES ON THE SCANS ARE CAUSED BY MY SCANNER!! All of our Technical/Textbook/Ex-Library volumes were obtained legally through Public or Auction sales. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Ex-Library.…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Ix, 272 Pp. Grey Cloth Stamped In Black. Large Format. First Printing. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing (compete number line) large hardcover INSCRIBED BY LUIS W. ALVEREZ to the first owner, a collegue and friend. The inscription is long and discusses an unsuccessful experiment the two of them attempted in the past. This hardcover is next-to-pristine with slight handling. The dust jacket is VG with slight wear and a few small edge tears, and is protected by a clear, removeable cover. 272 pages. [2.4 lbs]. Signed by Author(s). Book.…