The Second Kind of Impossible
by Paul Steinhardt · first published 2019
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Steinhardt's book "The second kind of impossible" describes his involvement with quasi-crystals. It's very worthwhile.
on “First nuclear detonation created ‘impossible’ quasicrystals” ↗If you haven't already, read the book "The Second Kind of Impossible" by Paul Steinhardt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35297608-the-second-kind... It's a riveting account of years of research to discover Quasicrytals from theory, to experiments, to literally hunting…
on “Naturally Occurring Quasicrystals” ↗There's a wonderful book by one of the discoverers of quasicrystals, Paul Steinhardt, called "The second kind of impossible" which is a fantastic read and full of the excitement you alluded to. Very accessible and enjoyable.
on “Crystals found inside wreckage from the first nuclear bomb test” ↗He wrote a book, published in 2018: "The Second Kind of Impossible: The Extraordinary Quest for a New Form of Matter". But maybe this video is similar in content to the talk you saw?
on “Quasicrystals” ↗