Physics and Contemporary Needs Volume 2
These proceedings cover the lectures delivered at the Second International Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs held from June 20 - July 7, 1977 at Nathiagali, one of the scenic hill resorts in the northern part of Pakistan. The college was organised by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commiss...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1978, 1978
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1978 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I: Physics and Technology
- Surfaces and Interfaces in Semiconductor Technology
- Semiconductor Devices in Perspective — Discovery of and Recent Developments in Tunneling Devices
- A Short Introduction to the Physics of Sol-Gel Transitions
- Lasers and Applications
- Applications of Algebra and Geometry in Applied Systems Theory
- II Energy Resources and Earth Physics
- Magnetic Fusion Energy
- Feasibility Aspects of Solar Energy Conversion
- Wind Energy
- Ocean Waves
- Seismology
- III Physics and the Frontiers of Knowledge
- Gauge Unification of the Four Fundamental Forces
- Monopoles and Instantons: Classical Solutions to Quantum Mechanical Equations
- Cosmology Today
- Report on Some Aspects of the Scientific Programmes of the European Space Agency
- Appendix I: List of Invited Seminar Speakers
- Appendix II: List of Seminars
- Appendix III: List of Participants