Recent Advances And Issues In Physics (frontiers Of Science Series) [Hardcover]

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.DAVID E. NEWTON has published extensively on chemistry and other science subjects. He is the award-winning author of numerous books, articles, and scholarly publications including The Chemical Elements, Science in the 1920s, The Ozone Dilemma, Encyclopedia of Cryptology, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Problems in Chemistry, Global Warming, and Encyclopedia of the Chemical Elements. Newton received his doctorate in science education from Harvard University.

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