Download or read book New Horizons In Quasicrystals: Research And Applications - Proceedings Of The Conference written by Alan I Goldman and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1997-02-03 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume the following topics are discussed: existing and potential applications of quasicrystals, surface and interface properties of quasicrystals, and potential new quasicrystalline materials.It gathers contributions from world-renowned researchers in the field of quasicrystals, experts in fields such as surface science, materials preparation and mechanical properties, as well as representatives of industry to discuss possible directions for basic and applied programs of research for these novel materials.