An Overview

Physics Through the 1990's

Editor: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309035811
eISBN Pdf: 9780309542371
Lugar de publicación: Estados Unidos
Año de publicación digital: 1986
Mes: Enero
Páginas: 184
DDC: 530
Idioma: Ingles

Descripción

An Overview: Physics Through the 1990's is part of an eight-volume research assessment of the major fields of physics that reviews the developments that have taken place and highlights research opportunities. An Overview summarizes the findings of the panels discussed in the other seven volumes and addresses issues that broadly concern physics.

Cover
Front Matter
Summary
1. Physics and Society
2. Progress in Physics
3. Maintaining Excellence
Supplement 1 - International Aspects of Physics: The U.S. Position in the World Community
Supplement 2 - Education and Supply of Physicists
Supplement 3 - Organization and Support of Physics
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary of Physical Terms
Appendix A: Panel Members
Index