Download or read book The Diamond Makers written by Robert M. Hazen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-07-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humans have treasured diamonds for their exquisite beauty and unrivaled hardness for thousands of years. Deep within the earth, diamonds grow. Diamonds the size of footballs, the size of watermelons - billions of tons of diamonds wait for eternity a hundred miles beyond our reach. Spanning centuries of ground-breaking science, bitter rivalry, outright fraud, and self-delusion, The Diamond Makers is a compelling narrative centered around the brilliant, often eccentric, and controversial pioneers of high pressure research. This vivid blend of dramatic personal stories and extraordinary scientific advances - and devastating failures - brings alive the quest to create diamond. Scientists have harnessed crushing pressures and scorching temperatures to transform almost any carbon-rich material, from road tar to peanut butter, into the most prized of gems. The book reveals the human dimensions of research - the competition, bravery, jealousy, teamwork, and greed that ultimately led to today's billion-dollar diamond synthesis industry.
Download or read book The Diamond Maker written by H G Wells and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Diamond Maker" is a short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1894 in the Pall Mall Budget. It was included in The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents, the first collection of short stories by Wells, published in 1895.
Download or read book The Diamond Maker written by H G Wells and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Diamond Maker" is a short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1894 in the Pall Mall Budget. It was included in The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents, the first collection of short stories by Wells, first published in 1895
Download or read book THE DIAMOND MAKER written by Herbert George Wells and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tom Swift Among The Diamond Makers written by Victor Appleton and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-22 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tom Swift Among The Diamond Makers" by Victor Appleton is an enthralling adventure novel that follows the young inventor Tom Swift as he embarks on a daring quest to uncover a secret diamond-making operation. This exciting story takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of mystery, danger, and scientific intrigue. In this installment of the popular Tom Swift series, the ingenious young inventor, Tom, finds himself entangled in a mysterious plot involving the creation of synthetic diamonds. When a renowned scientist disappears under suspicious circumstances, Tom is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. Driven by his insatiable curiosity and his passion for science, Tom sets out on a thrilling adventure with his loyal friends and colleagues. Armed with his inventive genius and cutting-edge inventions, he follows a series of clues that lead him to an underground network of diamond makers. As Tom delves deeper into the clandestine world of diamond production, he discovers that the stakes are higher than he initially imagined. Not only is the secret diamond-making operation illegal, but it also poses a threat to the natural diamond market and could have far-reaching consequences. Throughout the novel, Tom faces numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their illicit operation. Yet, with his quick thinking and resourcefulness, Tom uses his scientific knowledge to outsmart his enemies and navigate the perilous situations he encounters. Along the way, Tom's friendship and camaraderie with his loyal companions are put to the test, and they prove to be invaluable allies in this thrilling escapade. Together, they embark on a race against time to unravel the mystery, expose the diamond-making scheme, and bring the culprits to justice. "Tom Swift Among The Diamond Makers" captivates readers with its blend of action, suspense, and scientific wonder. As Tom Swift showcases his brilliance and bravery, readers are taken on a whirlwind adventure that leaves them on the edge of their seats."
Download or read book Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers Or The Secret of Phantom Mountain written by Victor Appleton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers; Or, The Secret of Phantom Mountain' by Victor Appleton, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure as young inventor Tom Swift uncovers the secrets of phantom mountain and the diamond-making process. Written in a fast-paced and exciting style, the book captures the essence of early 20th century literature and technology. Appleton weaves a tale of mystery and exploration that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The vivid descriptions of Tom's inventions and daring escapades add depth to the narrative. Appleton's attention to detail and scientific accuracy make the story both entertaining and educational. Tom Swift's quest for knowledge and discovery is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Victor Appleton's writing style and imaginative storytelling make 'Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers' a must-read for fans of adventure and science fiction literature. With its combination of suspense, innovation, and exploration, this book is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to embrace curiosity and ingenuity.
Download or read book The Diamond Maker Illustrated written by H G Wells and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Diamond Maker is a short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1894 in the Pall Mall Budget.It was included in The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents, the first collection of short stories by Wells, first published in 1895.In the story, a businessman hears an account from a man who has devoted years attempting to make artificial diamonds, only to end as a desperate outcast.
Download or read book The Diamond Makers written by Philip Delmer and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-09 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Diamond Makers, written against the backdrop of nine incredible decades of history characterized by rapid changes in technology, medicine and social advancements, several wars and the emergence of the United States as the number one economic power in the world. The author's life begins at the end of WWI, the beginning of the Great Depression and the resurgence of the Klu Klux Clan. This book spans WWII, the discovery of penicillin, the first commercial airplanes, the invention of the TV and the computer, the prosperity of the 50's, the first man on the moon, the swinging 60's, the Korean, Vietnam and Iraqi wars, the fight for civil and women's rights, the evolution of capitalism and ever changing world up to 2013. The author spent WWII in the European theatre learning the logistics and management skills that would later serve him in his business career and raising four children. Since retiring, he has stayed active in several manufacturing projects. Mr. Delmer has painted over 60 paintings that hang in his home and the homes of friends and family and may be viewed at www.TheDiamondMakersBook.com. The Diamond Markers is both a memoir and series of observations about this amazing time in history.
Download or read book The Diamond Smugglers written by Ian Fleming and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE TRUE STORY OF AN INTERNATIONAL CRIME RING AND ITS DOWNFALL In 1957, as the Cold War raged, Ian Fleming took a respite from writing James Bond to craft a work of nonfiction every bit as tense as a Bond adventure. Aided by an ex-MI5 agent and International Diamond Security Organization operative going by the alias “John Blaize,” Fleming chronicled the IDSO’s infiltration of the “million-carat network”―the world’s most notorious diamond smuggling ring. Every year, a shadowy band of racketeers pirated a fortune in diamonds out of Africa, and the majority of the stolen gems wound up in the hands of Communist nations. In response, the IDSO commissioned a private army, led by legendary British spymaster Sir Percy Sillitoe, to penetrate and topple the ring. When the operation was complete, the Sunday Times gave the story to Fleming, who had impressed Sillitoe with his earlier Bond adventure Diamonds Are Forever. A remarkable feat of investigative journalism, The Diamond Smugglers is the thrilling true story behind one of the greatest spy operations in history.
Download or read book Diamonds are Forever written by Ian Fleming and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Diamonds are Forever" by Ian Fleming. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Diamond Maker Herbert George Wells written by Herbert George Wells and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was known since experiments of Antoine Lavoisier that diamond was a form of carbon.Wells's story appeared a few years after the claims of James Ballantyne Hannay in 1879 and Ferdinand Frédéric Henri Moissan in 1893, that they had made artificial diamonds. Moissan heated charcoal (a form of carbon) and iron in a furnace until the iron melted; then rapidly cooled, the iron would generate high pressure and transform the charcoal into diamonds. Others tried to repeat this experiment in later years, and very small diamonds were created; commercially successful production of synthetic diamonds was not achieved until the 1950s.
Download or read book Handbook of Industrial Diamonds written by James Sung and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diamond's supreme properties can be realized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of diamond films with many applications, such as cutting tools, tweeter diaphragms, deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes, radomes, CPU transistors, quantum computer, and MEMs. This volume provides extensive reviews on various CVD methods with examples. Meanwhile, there are other forms of carbon coatings, including diamond-like carbon, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. These carbon coatings possess properties derived from diamond. For example, graphene is actually flattened diamond’s (111) face with superb electrical and thermal conductivities. For the first time, this book reveals a catalytic method to grow single-crystal graphene, whose applications are expected in heat spreaders, battery electrodes, interconnected circuits, and 6G antennae.
Download or read book Handbook of Industrial Diamonds written by James Sung and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, the world consumes more than 10,000 tons of diamond superabrasives, which are indispensable for fields such as construction, metals, ceramics, automobiles, semiconductors, computers, and cellular phones. In fact, the per capita consumption of superabrasives may be used as an indicator of a country's industrial activities. This volume presents several aspects of superhard materials, especially diamond superabrasives and their manufacture, properties, and applications, and introduces several new designs of ultrahard materials that may be harder than diamond. It discusses diamond’s connection with the origin of life, in particular, the origin of the first RNA. In addition, it throws light on the concept of diamond quantum computers with neutrons of the carbon-13 isotope as quantum bits. This innovation may maintain quantum coherence with minimal interference without using complicated cryogenic cooling. Hence, it can be a robust design for future quantum computers. For those interested in the depth of the quantum mechanical world, a chapter elaborates the history of life and humanity in light of the evolution of quantum universes.
Download or read book The Diamond Maker written by Herbert George Wells and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Diamond Maker written by Arthur Benjamin Reeve and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Arthur Benjamin Reeve was originally published in 1912 and we are now republishing it with a brand new biography. "The Diamond Maker" is a story of synthetic diamonds and a con man. Arthur Benjamin Reeve was born on 15th October 1880 in New York, USA. Reeve received his University education at Princeton and upon graduating enrolled at the New York Law School. However, his career was not destined to be in the field of Law. Between 1910 and 1918 he produced 82 short stories for Cosmopolitan. During this period he also began authoring screenplays. By the end of this decade his film career was at its peak with his name appearing on seven films, most of them serials and three of them starring Harry Houdini. In 1932 he moved to Trenton to be near his alma mater. He died on 9th August 1936.
Download or read book Diamond Nanotechnology written by James Sung and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on nanodiamonds is the first of its kind. Nanodiamonds are indispensable for polishing industrial materials (e.g., computer hard drives and read heads) and advanced ceramics (e.g., silicon carbide and gem diamond). The book is valuable for those dealing with nanodiamonds as well as for those interested in a general education of nanosize materials.
Download or read book Hit Makers written by Derek Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Atlantic senior editor presents an investigation into the lucrative quality of popularity in the 21st century to share economic insights into what makes ideas, productions and products successful, "--NoveList.
