Böcker av M. Grant Norton

Silicon revolutionized the computer, propelling us into the Information Age and with it our interconnected social networks, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.Written by a materials scientist, this book explores not just why, but also how certain materials came to be so fundamental to human society.

This book provides an up-to-date treatment of ceramic science, engineering, and applications in a single, integrated text. The text, written by established teachers and authors, is extensively illustrated and includes references and questions for the student.

Combining both theoretical and practical aspects of x-ray diffraction, this book emphasizes a 'hands on' approach through experiments and examples based on actual laboratory data. It presents the basics of x-ray diffraction and explains its use in obtaining structural and chemical information.