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Physics Through the 1990’s

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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.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 184 ● ISBN 9780309542371 ● Publisher National Academies Press ● Published 1986 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7146695 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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