Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction

Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 170
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ISBN-10 : 9780191579097
ISBN-13 : 0191579092
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Book Synopsis Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction by : Stephen J. Blundell

Download or read book Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction written by Stephen J. Blundell and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superconductivity is one of the most exciting areas of research in physics today. Outlining the history of its discovery, and the race to understand its many mysterious and counter-intuitive phenomena, this Very Short Introduction explains in accessible terms the theories that have been developed, and how they have influenced other areas of science, including the Higgs boson of particle physics and ideas about the early Universe. It is an engaging and informative account of a fascinating scientific detective story, and an intelligible insight into some deep and beautiful ideas of physics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


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