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THE THESIS
This work investigates the physical properties and structural characteristics of the diamond to determine its unique utility in scientific and industrial applications. S. Tolansky, a noted physicist, utilizes his expertise in optics and surface topography to analyze the diamond's atomic structure and its response to various physical stresses. The text provides a technical framework for understanding why the diamond remains a subject of intense interest in both fundamental physics and practical engineering.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of diamond crystal structure and lattice geometry
- Examination of optical properties including refractive index and dispersion
- Discussion of industrial applications such as cutting, grinding, and high-pressure research
- Data on surface topography and cleavage patterns
Scope Limits
- Does not cover the history of diamond mining or the global gem trade
- Excludes detailed socio-economic analysis of the diamond industry
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a specialized contribution to mid-20th-century materials science. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a foundational understanding of physics and crystallography.
Page Count:
119
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver & Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050017519
ISBN-13:
9780050017517
Non-Fiction
Science
Physics
Crystallography
Materials Science