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January 1980
ISSN 0031-9228
EISSN 1945-0699
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Black‐hole thermodynamics
Physics Today 33 (1), 24–31 (1980);
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2913906
Including black holes in the scheme of thermodynamics has disclosed a deep‐seated connection between gravitation, heat and the quantum that may lead us to a synthesis of the corresponding branches of physics.
Theory of defect processes
Physics Today 33 (1), 34–42 (1980);
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2913907
Phenomenological rate equations, chemical rules and computations based on processes at the atomic and microstructural levels contribute to our understanding of corrosion, radiation damage and catalysis.
Physics manpower: present and future
Physics Today 33 (1), 44–53 (1980);
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2913908
This summary of the APS Physics Manpower Panel's report explores the employment paths of recent PhD's, looks at attitudes and expectations, and makes projections for future supply and demand.
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Townes receives Bohr Gold Medal
Physics Today 33 (1), 97–98 (1980);
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2913920
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Scientist–astronaut now senator
Physics Today 33 (1), 120–122 (1980);
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2913895
Physics Community
Editorial
A health sensor powered by sweat
Alex Lopatka
Origami-inspired robot folds into more than 1000 shapes
Jennifer Sieben
Careers by the numbers
Richard J. Fitzgerald