The equations of materials

Describing important equations of materials and the scientists who derived them, this important primer provides an excellent introduction to the subject by making the material accessible and enjoyable. Each chapter covers a single equation and materials subject, and is structured in three sections: first, a description of the equation itself; second, a short biography of the scientist after whom it is named; and third, a discussion of some of the ramifications and applications of the equation. The biographical sections intertwine the personal and professional life of the scientist with contemporary political and scientific developments.