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Discovering Alvarez: Selected Works of Luis W. Alvarez with Commentary by His Students and Colleagues

By W. Peter Trower (editor)

Book information

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
1987
ISBN
0226813045, 9780226813042
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
122 MB (128060112 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
282\312
Topic
Physics
Time added
2022-06-17 11:24:14
History of Physics

Description

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.

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