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February 1968

Volume 21, Issue 2

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Thermodynamics of critical points

Cyril Domb
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There is in general no accurate theoretical description of the behavior of a system as it passes through its critical point. Current work, both experimental and theoretical, attempts to provide a unified theory that will be applicable to many different kinds of phase transition.

Sonic booms

Harvey H. Hubbard
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How are sonic booms created? What do they do to people and buildings? Will the future be dominated by the boom?

Electroluminescence

David G. Thomas
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Improved understanding of electron‐hole recombination in semiconductors has accompanied efforts to increase the efficiency of diodes that emit visible light.
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Phimsy

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SLAC Blends Physics With the Environment

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In Brief

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