Stanford R. Ovshinsky: the science and technology of an American genius
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore World Scientific c2008
Series:World Scientific eBooks
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Item Description:"Presented to Stanford R. Ovshinsky on the occasion of his 85th birthday, November 24, 2007"--P. [v]. - Include bibliographical references
Paralleltitel: Science and technology of an American genius
Stan Ovshinsky -- New Science -- Phase change memory -- Conversion of solar energy - photovoltaics -- Batteries -- Hydrogen storage, fuel cells and the hydrogen energy loop -- Superconductivity -- Other topics of interest
Includes bibliographical references
This book highlights the achievements of the self-taught inventor, scientist, manufacturer and entrepreneur, Stanford R Ovshinsky. This remarkable individual could, without special training, compete with the well-funded establishments of learning and industry in the second half of the last century and leave us an incredible legacy of brilliant innovations with a lasting impact on our lives. His achievements extend over amazingly diverse fields and have or are prone to create new industries of great societal value.The phase change memories of commonly used rewritable CDs and DVDs as well as of
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 380 p.)
ISBN:9789812818393
9789812818416
9812818391
9812818413

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