J. M. T. Thompson (ed.)

Visions of the Future: Physics and Electronics

Herausgeber: Thompson, J M T

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Produktbeschreibung

Writing in a popular and well illustrated style, leading young scientists describe their research and give their visions of future developments in Physics and Electronics. The book conveys their excitement and enthusiasm and offers definitive reviews for anyone with a general interest in science.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juli 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 161mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 394g
• ISBN-13: 9780521805384
• ISBN-10: 0521805384
• Artikelnr.: 21315860

Inhaltsangabe

Preface J. M. T. Thompson; Part I. Quantum Physics, Relativity and
Consciousness: 1. Night thoughts of a quantum physicist Adrian Kent; Part
II. Quantum Physics in the Laboratory: 2. Metals without electrons: the
physics of exotic quantum fluids Derek K. K. Lee and Andrew J. Schofield;
3. Atom optics: matter and waves in harmony W. L. Power; Part III.
Electronics for the Future: 4. Quantum electronics: beyond the transistor
Alexander Giles Davies; 5. Spin electronics Michael Ziese; 6. Polymer
electronics I. D. W. Samuel; Part IV. Exotic Computing and New Microchips:
7. Quantum-enhanced information processing M. Mosca, R. Jozsa, A. Steane
and A. Ekert; 8. Magnets, microchips and memories R. P. Cowburn; Part V.
Telecommunications and the Internet: 9. Optical networks: making light work
in the battle for bandwidth Polina Bayvel; 10. Control and pricing of the
internet Richard Gibbens.