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True genius : the life and science of John Bardeen : the only winner of two Nobel Prizes in physics / Lillian Hoddeson, Vicki Daitch.

Hoddeson, Lillian. (Author). Daitch, Vicki. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 0309084083
  • ISBN: 9780309084086
  • Physical Description: xi, 467 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, c2002.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-358) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The question of genius -- Roots -- To be an engineer -- A graduate student's paradise -- Many-body beginnings -- Academic life -- Engineering for national defense -- The transistor -- The break from Bell -- Homecoming -- Cracking the riddle of superconductivity -- Two Nobels are better than one hole in one -- A hand in industry -- Citizen of science -- Pins and needles and waves -- Last journey -- True genius and how to cultivate it.
Additional Physical Form available Note:
Also issued online.
Subject:
Bardeen, John.
Physicists > United States > Biography.
Superconductivity.
Transistoren.
Supergeleiding.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library BIO BARD HODD 2002 264108 Biography Reshelving -

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