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Soap, science, and flat-screen TVs : a history of liquid crystals /

Liquid crystals had a controversial discovery at the end of the 19th century but were later accepted as a 'fourth state' of matter, and finally used throughout the world in modern displays and new materials. This book explains the fascinating science in accessible terms, and puts it into s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Dunmur, David (David A.)
Otros Autores: Sluckin, Timothy J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, [2011]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Liquid crystals had a controversial discovery at the end of the 19th century but were later accepted as a 'fourth state' of matter, and finally used throughout the world in modern displays and new materials. This book explains the fascinating science in accessible terms, and puts it into social, political, and historical perspectives.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xix, 345 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-321) and index.
ISBN:9780191004308
0191004308