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The Institute for Amorphous Studies was founded in 1982 as the
international center for the investigation of amorphous mate rials.
It has since played an important role in promoting the und er
standing of disordered matter in general. An Institute lecture
series on "Fundamentals of Amorphous Materials and Devices" was
held during 1982-83 with distinguished speakers from universities
and industry. These events were free and open to the public, and
were attended by many representatives of the scientific community.
The lectures themselves were highly successful inasmuch as they
provided not only formal instruction but also an opportunity for
vigorous and stimulating debate. That last element could not be
captured within the pages of a book I but the lectures concentrated
on the latest advances in the field I which is why their essential
contents are he re reproduced in collective form. Together they
constitute an interdisciplinary status report of the field. The
speakers brought many different viewpoints and a variety of back
ground experiences io bear on the problems involved I but though
language and conventions vary I the essential unity of the concerns
is very clear I as indeed are the ultimate benefits of the
many-sided approach."
Tzedakah can be as cheerful and sweet as a Hanukkah cookie. Sydney
Taylor Notable Book Award.
The Institute for Amorphous Studies was founded in 1982 as the
international center for the investigation of amorphous mate rials.
It has since played an important role in promoting the und er
standing of disordered matter in general. An Institute lecture
series on "Fundamentals of Amorphous Materials and Devices" was
held during 1982-83 with distinguished speakers from universities
and industry. These events were free and open to the public, and
were attended by many representatives of the scientific community.
The lectures themselves were highly successful inasmuch as they
provided not only formal instruction but also an opportunity for
vigorous and stimulating debate. That last element could not be
captured within the pages of a book I but the lectures concentrated
on the latest advances in the field I which is why their essential
contents are he re reproduced in collective form. Together they
constitute an interdisciplinary status report of the field. The
speakers brought many different viewpoints and a variety of back
ground experiences io bear on the problems involved I but though
language and conventions vary I the essential unity of the concerns
is very clear I as indeed are the ultimate benefits of the
many-sided approach."
This volume and its two companion volumes, entitled
Tetrahedrally-Bonded Amorphous Semiconductors and Localization and
Metal-Insulator Transitions, are our way of paying special tribute
to Sir Nevill Mott and to express our heartfelt wishes to him on
the occasion of his eightieth birthday. Sir Nevill has set the
highest standards as a physicist, teacher, and scientific leader.
Our feelings for him include not only the respect and admiration
due a great scientist, but also a deep affection for a great human
being, who possesses a rare combination of outstanding personal
qualities. We thank him for enriching our lives, and we shall
forever carry cherished memories of this noble man. Scientists best
express their thanks by contributing their thoughts and
observations to a Festschrift. This one honoring Sir Nevill fills
three volumes, with literally hundreds of authors meeting a strict
deadline. The fact that contributions poured in from all parts of
the world attests to the international cohesion of our scientific
community. It is a tribute to Sir Nevill's stand for peace and
understanding, transcending national borders. The editors wish to
express their gratitude to Ghazaleh Koefod for her diligence and
expertise in deciphering and typing many of the papers, as well as
helping in numerous other ways. The blame for the errors that
remain belongs to the editors.
In a story Inspired by Sandy Koufax a Little League ballplayer must
choose between playing an important game and attending synagogue on
Yom Kippur.
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