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Discovering Alvarez
Peter Trower
其他書名
Selected Works of Luis W. Alvarez with Commentary by His Students and Colleagues
出版University of Chicago Press, 1987-12-30
主題Science / GeneralScience / Physics / General
ISBN02268130459780226813042
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=0qW533KFudEC&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Luis W. Alvarez has had a breathtakingly varied and important career of discovery, adventure, and invention. The winner of the 1968 Nobel Prize in physics for his work on subatomic particles, Alvarez participated as a scientific observer of the Hiroshima bombing mission, formulated the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinctions, discovered the radioactivity of tritium, took x-rays of the Second Pyramid at Giza, designed the Berkeley proton linear accelerator, first observed fundamental particle resonances, created the variable-focus thin lens, analyzed the Kennedy assassination film, and invented the Ground Control Approach radar system for airplane landings, to name but a few of his experiences and accomplishments.

Discovering Alvarez collects articles by this innovative physicist, documenting his outstanding contributions. The articles, which span his career, are accompanied by a remarkable collection of commentary by the colleagues and students who worked closely with Alvarez on each project or discovery.