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How many electrons can dance on the head of a pin? What do DNA strands look like when chased by an electrical charge? A rare collaboration between artist and scientist explores the hidden visual splendor of scientific phenomena. MIT photographer Felice Frankel finds startling beauty in the undulations of liquid crystal film and other scientific wonders. George Whitesides' text explains each photograph. Color photos throughout.
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On the Surface of Things, Felice Frankel, George M. Whitesides
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- On the Surface of Things
- Subtitle
- Images of the Extraordinary in Science
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Felice Frankel, George M. Whitesides
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN10
- 0811813940
- ISBN13
- 9780811813945
- Series
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- How many electrons can dance on the head of a pin? What do DNA strands look like when chased by an electrical charge? A rare collaboration between artist and scientist explores the hidden visual splendor of scientific phenomena. MIT photographer Felice Frankel finds startling beauty in the undulations of liquid crystal film and other scientific wonders. George Whitesides' text explains each photograph. Color photos throughout.