Résumé
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Jenny Nelson, Professor of Physics and Head of the Climate Change mitigation team at the Grantham Institute at Imperial College London. After inspiring insights about Jenny Nelson’s academic journey, the conversation examines different solar energy processes, solar energy conversion technology, novel varieties of material for use in solar cells, and the materials used to build and improve photovoltaic, and other renewable, technologies, which convert energy from the sun into electricity.This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Making A Difference, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. Finding Her Place - The wanderings of a socially-conscious physicistII. Solar Energy - The big pictureIII. Materials - An array of different possibilitiesIV. Models vs. Labs - An intriguing balanceV. Real-World Impact - Getting from here to thereVI. A Brighter Future? - HopefullyAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
Auteur
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Howard is an independent filmmaker and author. He is the creator of the upcoming four-part documentary series, Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, and Pandemic Perspectives (2022). In 2012 he founded Ideas Roadshow, creating over 1,000 videos and 120 books based upon detailed, long-format conversations with internationally renowned experts across the arts and sciences.Howard holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Executive Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics from 1999-2007. He lives in France.
Auteur(s) : Howard Burton
Caractéristiques
Editeur : Open Agenda Publishing Inc.
Auteur(s) : Howard Burton
Publication : 16 avril 2021
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Protection(s) : DRM Adobe (ePub)
Taille(s) : 1,13 Mo (ePub)
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9781771701440