On Superconductivity and Superfluidity: A Scientific Autobiography [Hardcover]

Vitaly L. Ginzburg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2008 | ISBN-10: 3540680047 | ISBN-13: 978-3540680048 | Edition: 1

This book presents the Nobel Laureate Vitaly Ginzburg's views on the development in the field of superconductivity. It contains a selection of Ginzburg's key writings, including his amended version of the Nobel lecture in Physics 2003. Also included are an expanded autobiography, which was written for the Nobel Committee, an article entitled "A Scientific Autobiography: An Attempt," a fundamental article co-written with L.D. Landau entitled "To the theory of superconductivity," an expanded review article "Superconductivity and superfluidity (what was done and what was not done)," and some newly written short articles about superconductivity and related subjects. So, in toto, presented here are the personal contributions of Ginzburg, that resulted in the Nobel Prize, in the context of his scientific biography.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews: “Ginzburg’s final book, On Superconductivity and Superfluidity: A Scientific Autobiography, contains his 2003 Physics Nobel Prize lecture, his views on contemporary scientific and political issues, and his contributions to physics, particularly to his two favorite fields, mentioned in the book’s title. … The general public will find Ginzburg’s personal views interesting … . the book is intended for people with a physical-science or mathematical education.” (Valery Pokrovsky, Physics Today, January, 2010)

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This book presents the Nobel Laureate Vitaly Ginzburg's views on the development in the field of superconductivity. It contains a selection of Ginzburg's key writings, including his amended version of the Nobel lecture in Physics 2003. Also included are an expanded autobiography, which was written for the Nobel Committee, an article entitled "A Scientific Autobiography: An Attempt," a fundamental article co-written with L.D. Landau entitled "To the theory of superconductivity," an expanded review article "Superconductivity and superfluidity (what was done and what was not done)," and some newly written short articles about superconductivity and related subjects. So, in toto, presented here are the personal contributions of Ginzburg, that resulted in the Nobel Prize, in the context of his scientific biography.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540680047
• ISBN-13: 978-3540680048
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,450,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)