Synopses & Reviews
Recent advances in pure and applied physics are explored by award-winning author David E. Newton. Among the topics covered are the top quark, carbon nanotubes, updates on black holes, and single molecule studies of DNA. Many of the topics covered are strongly interdisciplinary, reflecting the nature of much scientific research today.
Review
Textbooks [typically] are current up until the early to mid-1980s....and the fact that this fills in the picture for [the last few] years makes it a godsend for individuals curious about what physics is currently 'doing.'Charles J. Cavanaugh Toft, Physics Teacher, North High School, Phoenix, Arizona
About the Author
DAVID E. NEWTON has published extensively on chemistry and other science subjects.
Table of Contents
Preface
Basic Research in Physics
Applied Research in Physics
Unsolved Problems
Biographical Sketches
Social Issues in Physics
Documents
Career Information
Statistics and Data
Organizations and Associations
Journals and Internet Resources
Glossary and Acronyms
Index