P.g. De Gennes' Impact On Science - Volume I: Solid State And Liquid Crystals

Devoted to the scientific impact of the works of Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, this book features renowned experts. It covers some of the areas which de Gennes completely revived. It contains the following topics: magnetism, superconductivity, macroscopic random medium and percolation, supersolids and liquid crystals.

This publication, in two volumes, is devoted to the scientific impact of the work of Nobel Laureate, Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. It covers the important fields for which de Gennes was renowned: solid state (magnetism and superconductivity), macroscopic random media and percolation, supersolids, liquid crystals, polymers, adhesion and friction, and biophysics.The book brings together internationally renowned experts to contribute their perspectives on the significance of de Gennes'' works. They have each selected a definitive paper, which gives the state of the field at the time the paper was published, highlights the paper''s importance and provides an analysis of the development of the field right up to the modern day. The insightful perspectives of these scientists make the book both unique and intriguing.