Author: James Sung
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 100040062X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Every year, the world consumes more than 10,000 tons of diamond superabrasives, which are indispensable for fields such as construction, metals, ceramics, automobiles, semiconductors, computers, and cellular phones. In fact, the per capita consumption of superabrasives may be used as an indicator of a country's industrial activities. This volume presents several aspects of superhard materials, especially diamond superabrasives and their manufacture, properties, and applications, and introduces several new designs of ultrahard materials that may be harder than diamond. It discusses diamond’s connection with the origin of life, in particular, the origin of the first RNA. In addition, it throws light on the concept of diamond quantum computers with neutrons of the carbon-13 isotope as quantum bits. This innovation may maintain quantum coherence with minimal interference without using complicated cryogenic cooling. Hence, it can be a robust design for future quantum computers. For those interested in the depth of the quantum mechanical world, a chapter elaborates the history of life and humanity in light of the evolution of quantum universes.
Handbook of Industrial Diamonds
Author: James Sung
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 100040062X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Every year, the world consumes more than 10,000 tons of diamond superabrasives, which are indispensable for fields such as construction, metals, ceramics, automobiles, semiconductors, computers, and cellular phones. In fact, the per capita consumption of superabrasives may be used as an indicator of a country's industrial activities. This volume presents several aspects of superhard materials, especially diamond superabrasives and their manufacture, properties, and applications, and introduces several new designs of ultrahard materials that may be harder than diamond. It discusses diamond’s connection with the origin of life, in particular, the origin of the first RNA. In addition, it throws light on the concept of diamond quantum computers with neutrons of the carbon-13 isotope as quantum bits. This innovation may maintain quantum coherence with minimal interference without using complicated cryogenic cooling. Hence, it can be a robust design for future quantum computers. For those interested in the depth of the quantum mechanical world, a chapter elaborates the history of life and humanity in light of the evolution of quantum universes.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 100040062X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Every year, the world consumes more than 10,000 tons of diamond superabrasives, which are indispensable for fields such as construction, metals, ceramics, automobiles, semiconductors, computers, and cellular phones. In fact, the per capita consumption of superabrasives may be used as an indicator of a country's industrial activities. This volume presents several aspects of superhard materials, especially diamond superabrasives and their manufacture, properties, and applications, and introduces several new designs of ultrahard materials that may be harder than diamond. It discusses diamond’s connection with the origin of life, in particular, the origin of the first RNA. In addition, it throws light on the concept of diamond quantum computers with neutrons of the carbon-13 isotope as quantum bits. This innovation may maintain quantum coherence with minimal interference without using complicated cryogenic cooling. Hence, it can be a robust design for future quantum computers. For those interested in the depth of the quantum mechanical world, a chapter elaborates the history of life and humanity in light of the evolution of quantum universes.
The Diamond
Author: Wallis Richard Cattelle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diamonds
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Diamonds
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Barren Lands
Author: Kevin Krajick
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150402916X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who sought—and found—a great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across the Canadian tundra to the daunting natural forces facing protagonists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson as they struggle against the mighty DeBeers cartel, this is the definitive account of one of the world’s great mineral discoveries. Combining geology, science history, raw nature, and high intrigue, it is also a tale of supreme adventure, taking the reader into a magical—and now fast-vanishing—wild landscape. Now in a newly revised and updated edition.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150402916X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who sought—and found—a great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across the Canadian tundra to the daunting natural forces facing protagonists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson as they struggle against the mighty DeBeers cartel, this is the definitive account of one of the world’s great mineral discoveries. Combining geology, science history, raw nature, and high intrigue, it is also a tale of supreme adventure, taking the reader into a magical—and now fast-vanishing—wild landscape. Now in a newly revised and updated edition.
Limit
Author: Frank Schätzing
Publisher: Arcadia
ISBN: 0857385402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Neal Stephenson and Peter F. Hamilton, an epic science-fiction novel from Germany's most successful thriller writer. The first space elevator connects the Earth to the Moon, prompting a breathless race between the Americans and Chinese to get to the Moon's helium-3 - the rare element that promises to solve all the world's energy problems. In Shanghai, cyber-detective Owen Jericho has been hired to find Yoyo, a missing girl, but what started as a routine investigation soon develops into a nightmarish hunt. There's a crazed assassin hot on his heels, all because Yoyo accidentally stumbled onto a secret society called Hydra - and now it's not just her life at risk. Following the Hydra trail takes Jericho and Yoyo round the world and finally to the Gaia, the Moon's very first hotel, where a billionaire entrepreneur is entertaining some of the world's richest and most influential men and women But the secret society that is Hydra has its own plans for the Earth - and the Moon. And nothing and no one will be allowed to stand in its way.
Publisher: Arcadia
ISBN: 0857385402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Neal Stephenson and Peter F. Hamilton, an epic science-fiction novel from Germany's most successful thriller writer. The first space elevator connects the Earth to the Moon, prompting a breathless race between the Americans and Chinese to get to the Moon's helium-3 - the rare element that promises to solve all the world's energy problems. In Shanghai, cyber-detective Owen Jericho has been hired to find Yoyo, a missing girl, but what started as a routine investigation soon develops into a nightmarish hunt. There's a crazed assassin hot on his heels, all because Yoyo accidentally stumbled onto a secret society called Hydra - and now it's not just her life at risk. Following the Hydra trail takes Jericho and Yoyo round the world and finally to the Gaia, the Moon's very first hotel, where a billionaire entrepreneur is entertaining some of the world's richest and most influential men and women But the secret society that is Hydra has its own plans for the Earth - and the Moon. And nothing and no one will be allowed to stand in its way.
Telephony
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Telephone
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Telephone
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Precious Objects
Author: Alicia Oltuski
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416545131
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A tour of the diamond industry explores the historically rich network connecting Communist Siberia, Israel, and New York's diamond district, and profiles some of the industry's more colorful characters, including the author's father.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416545131
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A tour of the diamond industry explores the historically rich network connecting Communist Siberia, Israel, and New York's diamond district, and profiles some of the industry's more colorful characters, including the author's father.
Diamonds
Author: Renee Newman
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.
Disdaining The World
Author: , Zhenyinfang
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648461360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
To look down on the world
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648461360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
To look down on the world
Carmen Dreams
Author: Chantilly Harrell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450250777
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
I am about to tell you the truth that will blow your mind. You are about to learn the secret about life. You will be told the truth about Unidentified flying objects. You will learn secrets that was omitted from the bible. You will live the nightmare of the Rapture and the last eight hours of your life on planet Earth. Your world governments is keeping a secret so the world don't go mad. Now the time has come to tell you humans on planet Earth the truth. Learn how to save your soul on this last historical holy night. I am not alone in my quest to lift the veil from your eyes and there will be more Principalities of Enlightenment from The World of Spanton whose writings will help awake your sleeping planet. We are of Third Hierarchy to I AM and we will face and endure with his courage what is to come. All of this will very soon be gone. The decision for me to write this scroll was made with great levity. My original intent was to publish my journal as an autobiography. However, the combined efforts of Rome, Israel and the government in North America ensured that would not be so. It had to be addressed as fiction or not be addressed at all. You are about to meet your maker; nonetheless your maker want to meet you! Before you discount all I am going to tell you as the delusional ravings of a mad woman, let me first tell you who I am. My name is Carmen Dreams and this is my testament; or should I say your fate!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450250777
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
I am about to tell you the truth that will blow your mind. You are about to learn the secret about life. You will be told the truth about Unidentified flying objects. You will learn secrets that was omitted from the bible. You will live the nightmare of the Rapture and the last eight hours of your life on planet Earth. Your world governments is keeping a secret so the world don't go mad. Now the time has come to tell you humans on planet Earth the truth. Learn how to save your soul on this last historical holy night. I am not alone in my quest to lift the veil from your eyes and there will be more Principalities of Enlightenment from The World of Spanton whose writings will help awake your sleeping planet. We are of Third Hierarchy to I AM and we will face and endure with his courage what is to come. All of this will very soon be gone. The decision for me to write this scroll was made with great levity. My original intent was to publish my journal as an autobiography. However, the combined efforts of Rome, Israel and the government in North America ensured that would not be so. It had to be addressed as fiction or not be addressed at all. You are about to meet your maker; nonetheless your maker want to meet you! Before you discount all I am going to tell you as the delusional ravings of a mad woman, let me first tell you who I am. My name is Carmen Dreams and this is my testament; or should I say your fate!
The Diamond Empire
Author: K'wan
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250102634
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Diamonds and Pearl each try to claw their way to the top of the New York street scene, and back to each other.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250102634
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Diamonds and Pearl each try to claw their way to the top of the New York street scene, and back to each other.