On the Surface of Things

Images of the Extraordinary in Science

Autori

• Felice Frankel
• George M. Whitesides

Parametri

• 160 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Fotografia
• Saggistica
• Scienza

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How many electrons can dance on the head of a pin? What do DNA strands look like when chased by an electrical charge? A rare collaboration between artist and scientist explores the hidden visual splendor of scientific phenomena. MIT photographer Felice Frankel finds startling beauty in the undulations of liquid crystal film and other scientific wonders. George Whitesides' text explains each photograph. Color photos throughout.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

(In brossura)