Stealing the Gold: A celebration of the pioneering physics of Sam Edwards

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Paul Goldbart (, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Nigel Goldenfeld (, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Stealing the Gold

A celebration of the pioneering physics of Sam Edwards

Paul Goldbart (, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Nigel Goldenfeld (, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), David Sherrington (, Theoretical Physics, University of Oxford)

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Oxford University Press
01 December 2004

Series: International Series of Monographs on Physics

Over the course of nearly half a century, Sam Edwards has led the field of condensed matter physics into new directions, ranging from the electronic and statistical properties of disordered materials to the mechanical properties of granular materials. Along the way, he has provided seminal contributions to fluid mechanics, polymer science, surface science and statistical mechanics. This volume celebrates the immense scope of his influence by presenting a collection of original articles by recognized leaders in theoretical physics, including two Nobel Laureates and a Fields Medalist, which describe the genesis, evolution and future prospects of the various sub-fields of condensed matter theory, along with reprints of a selection of Edwards' seminal papers that helped give birth to the subject.

'Stealing the Gold', Edwards' favourite caricature of the relationship between theoretical physicists and Nature, will be of singular interest to graduate students looking for an overview of some of the most exciting areas of theoretical physics, as well as to researchers in condensed matter physics looking for a comprehensive, broad and uniquely incisive snapshot of their subject at the dawn of the 21st century.

By: David Sherrington ( Theoretical Physics University of Oxford)
Edited by: Paul Goldbart ( Dept of Physics University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Nigel Goldenfeld (, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 126
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 915g
ISBN: 9780198528531
ISBN 10: 0198528531
Series: International Series of Monographs on Physics
Pages: 460
Publication Date: 01 December 2004
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul M. Goldbart, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1110 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801-3080, USA Nigel Goldenfeld, Dept of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1110 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801-3080, USA David Sherrington, Theoretical Physics, University of Oxford, 1 Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3NP, UK