After Alchemy (A Visual Chronicle of 100 Years of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry)

Author: Quan Jun (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: "After Alchemy" is one of the "100 Years of Nobel Laureates in Pictures" series. With the main timeline of Nobel Prize-winning years, it introduces the lives of past laureates, the process of establishing their theories, and their scientific inventions. At the same time, it expands to related fields, disciplines, and figures and their viewpoints, using numerous illustrations to interpret the historical context and the impact of chemical achievements over the past century. It reveals the "hidden world" behind material transformations, bringing to life the scientific accomplishments and personal charm of the great chemists. Chemistry is one of the primary methods and means humans use to understand and transform the material world. It is an ancient yet dynamic natural science that plays a significant role in improving and enhancing human living standards. Through its integration with disciplines such as physics, biology, and medicine, it has been thoroughly developed, while also advancing other fields and technologies. "After Alchemy" is one of the "100 Years of Nobel Laureates in Pictures" series. This book follows the timeline of Nobel Prize awards, organically integrating and authentically recreating the growth journeys, personal emotions, scientific research processes, and contributions of past chemistry laureates. The text is rich and detailed in both theoretical and experimental explanations. The illustrations complement the text perfectly, and an index of chemical and related knowledge is included for easy reference.