Does science have limits? Where does order come from? Can we understand consciousness? Written by Nobel Laureate Leon N. Cooper, this book places pressing scientific questions in the broader context of how they relate to human experience. Widely considered to be a highly original thinker, Cooper has written and given talks on a large variety of subjects, ranging from the relationship between art and science, possible limits of science, to the relevance of the Turing test. These essays and talks have been brought together for the first time in this fascinating book, giving readers an opportunity to experience Cooper's unique perspective on a range of subjects. Tackling a diverse spectrum of topics, from the conflict of faith and science to whether understanding neural networks could lead to machines that think like humans, this book will captivate anyone interested in the interaction of science with society.
Named for its developers John Bardeen, Leon Cooper, and Robert Schrieffer, the BCS theory of superconductivity was unveiled in 1957, sparking research that continues to present. Here physicists trace
The BCS theory of superconductivity developed in 1957 by Bardeen, Cooper and Schrieffer has been remarkably successful in explaining the properties of superconductors. In addition, concepts from BCS h
Four researchers from the Brown University Institute for Brain and Neural Systems present the Bieninstock, Cooper, and Munro (BCM) theory of synaptic plasticity, explaining how brains work. After an i
