The diamond makers / Robert M. Hazen.
The diamond makers / Robert M. Hazen.
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New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Date
1999.
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N666.88/8
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiv, 244 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1. Mysteries -- 2. Attempts -- 3. The legacy of Percy Bridgman -- 4. Baltzar von Platen and the Incredible Diamond Machine -- 5. The crystals of Loring Coes -- 6. Project Superpressure -- 7. Breakthrough -- 8. Secrets -- 9. Risky business -- 10. The rivals -- 11. The new diamond makers: diamonds by...
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Publisher
New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1999.
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Summary
"Spanning centuries of ground-breaking science, bitter rivalry, outright fraud, and self-delusion, The Diamond Makers is a narrative centered around the brilliant, often eccentric, and controversial pioneers of high-pressure research. This blend of dramatic personal stories and extraordinary scientific advances - and devastating failures - brings a...
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The diamond makers / Robert M. Hazen.
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Includes index.
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N666.88/8
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74VvE7wq80DO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvE7wq80DO
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0521654742 (pbk.)
9780521654746 (pbk.)
DDC
666.88
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991011610899702626
