Electron
Electron
NZD$71.95
inc GSTThis book marked the centenary of the discovery of the electron by J. J. Thomson in 1897, an event which occurred at a great turning point in the history of scientific ideas, and the impact of which on the development of science in the twentieth century has been profound. The electron was the first elementary particle to be discovered. It sets the basic scales of energy and length in chemistry and materials science, and its ubiquitous presence to drive electrical and electronic devices in everyday life is familiar to everyone. In this book the discussion moves from the historical context of the discovery of the electron and its basic properties, to the Dirac equation, bonding in condensed matter, Fermi and non-Fermi liquids, quantum order, superconductivity, heavy, coherent and composite electrons, and the role of the electron in the cosmos, with each chapter written by a prominent figure in the field.
- Published in centenary year of discovery of the electron
- Shows impact of the electron in many different branches of physics - wide market
- International collection of well-known authors, including Malcolm Longair, Brian Pippard, Noel Cottingham
Reviews & endorsements
Review of the hardback: 'This is an excellent book for its declared purpose of providing collateral reading at the Physics World level to those who already have a background in modern physics. There is more than enough here to allow the electron to consider its birthday suitably celebrated.' P. W. Anderson, The Times Higher Education Supplement
Review of the hardback: '… this is a fine birthday tribute to the electron, and a good starting point for physicists wishing to delve a little deeper into a field of study adjacent to their own.' Jonathan Butterworth, New Scientist
Review of the hardback: 'Each chapter is a fascinating story in its own right.' E. E. Davis, The Observatory
Review of the hardback: 'This is an impressive and attractive book and has been very well produced by Cambridge University Press.' Contemporary Physics
Product details
February 2009Paperback
9780521078894
344 pages
244 × 170 × 18 mm
0.55kg
68 b/w illus. 5 tables
Available
Table of Contents
- 1. J. J. Thomson and the discovery of the electron A. B. P. Pippard
- 2. The isolated electron W. N. Cottingham
- 3. The relativistic electron D. I. Olive
- 4. The electron glue B. L. Gyorffy
- 5. The electron fluid P. Coleman
- 6. The magnetic electron G. G. Lonzarich
- 7. The paired electron A. J. Leggett
- 8. The heavy electron M. Springford
- 9. The coherent electron Y. Imry and M. Peskin
- 10. The composite electron R. Nicholas
- 11. The electron in the cosmos M. S. Longair.
