Zeldovich: Reminiscences

"Zeldovich: Reminiscences", published by CRC Press. Ya. B. Zeldovich was undoubtedly one of the greatest physicists and cosmologists of the 20th century. This volume presents reminiscences about this exemplary academician, providing biographical and historical insights from colleagues who knew him best. Zeldovich's achievements are outlined, including those in relativistic astrophysics and cosmology; the theory of combustion; and the Soviet atomic and hydrogen bomb project. This monograph contains incisive commentary on Soviet science and the impact that Zeldovich had on future generations, not only in the former Soviet Union but throughout the international physics community. Zeldovich: Reminiscences is a useful reference text for students of astrophysics and the history of science. Book details: 394 pages, published 2004. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.