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Page 129
Flash # 132
(National Comics, Nov. 1962), reprinted in
Flash Archives Volume 4
(DC Comics, 2006). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Flash # 132
(National Comics, Nov. 1962), reprinted in
Flash Archives Volume 4
(DC Comics, 2006). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Page 129
JLA # 89
(DC Comics, late Dec. 2003). Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Doug Mahnke.
JLA # 89
(DC Comics, late Dec. 2003). Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Doug Mahnke.
Page 130
Legion of Superheroes # 16
(vol. 5), (DC comics, May 2006). Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Barry Kitson.
Legion of Superheroes # 16
(vol. 5), (DC comics, May 2006). Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Barry Kitson.
Page 132
Flash # 141
(National Comics, Dec. 1963), reprinted in
Flash Archives Volume 5
(DC Comics, 2009). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Flash # 141
(National Comics, Dec. 1963), reprinted in
Flash Archives Volume 5
(DC Comics, 2009). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Page 133
“back in the 1950s, a group of physics majors. . . .”, private communication, Hal Weisinger.
CHAPTER 12“back in the 1950s, a group of physics majors. . . .”, private communication, Hal Weisinger.
Page 137
“As you grew and matured, you needed” See, for example,
The Stuff of Life,
Eric P. Widmaier (Henry Holt and Company, 2002);
The Machinery of Life,
David S. Goodsell (Springer-Verlag, 1998); and
Stories of the Invisible,
Philip Ball (Oxford University Press, 2001).
“As you grew and matured, you needed” See, for example,
The Stuff of Life,
Eric P. Widmaier (Henry Holt and Company, 2002);
The Machinery of Life,
David S. Goodsell (Springer-Verlag, 1998); and
Stories of the Invisible,
Philip Ball (Oxford University Press, 2001).
Page 139
“Studies of the decay of radioactive nuclei . . .”
The Elusive Neutrino: A Subatomic Detective Story,
Nickolas Solomey (W. H. Freeman & Company, 1997).
“Studies of the decay of radioactive nuclei . . .”
The Elusive Neutrino: A Subatomic Detective Story,
Nickolas Solomey (W. H. Freeman & Company, 1997).
Page 141
“An automobile’s efficiency . . .”
New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed,
Joseph Katz (Bentley Publishers, 1995).
“An automobile’s efficiency . . .”
New Directions in Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed,
Joseph Katz (Bentley Publishers, 1995).
Page 142
Footnote. “Positron Production in Multiphoton Light-by-Light Scattering,” D. L. Burk et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 79, 1626 (1997).
Footnote. “Positron Production in Multiphoton Light-by-Light Scattering,” D. L. Burk et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 79, 1626 (1997).
Page 144
Flash # 106
(DC Comics, May 1959), reprinted in
Flash Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 1996). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Flash # 106
(DC Comics, May 1959), reprinted in
Flash Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 1996). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Page 144
Flash # 25
(vol. 2) (DC Comics, Apr. 1989). Written by William Messner-Loebs and drawn by Greg LaRocque.
Flash # 25
(vol. 2) (DC Comics, Apr. 1989). Written by William Messner-Loebs and drawn by Greg LaRocque.
Page 145
“physicists were confused about energy . . .” See, for example,
Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat,
Hans Christian von Baeyer (Modern Library, 1998).
“physicists were confused about energy . . .” See, for example,
Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat,
Hans Christian von Baeyer (Modern Library, 1998).
Page 147
“At one point in Flash comics . . .” See, for example,
Flash # 24
(vol. 2) (DC Comics, Apr. 1989). Written by William Messner Loebs and drawn by Greg LaRocque.
“At one point in Flash comics . . .” See, for example,
Flash # 24
(vol. 2) (DC Comics, Apr. 1989). Written by William Messner Loebs and drawn by Greg LaRocque.
Page 147
“consider some basic chemistry” See, for example,
The Periodic Kingdom,
P. W. Atkins (Basic Books, 1995).
“consider some basic chemistry” See, for example,
The Periodic Kingdom,
P. W. Atkins (Basic Books, 1995).
Page 149
“all of life is possible because the mass of a helium nucleus”
Just Six Numbers,
Martin Rees (Basic Books, 1999).
“all of life is possible because the mass of a helium nucleus”
Just Six Numbers,
Martin Rees (Basic Books, 1999).
Page 151
Watchmen
(DC Comics, 1986, 1987) Written by Alan Moore and drawn by Dave Gibbons.
Watchmen
(DC Comics, 1986, 1987) Written by Alan Moore and drawn by Dave Gibbons.
Page 153
“The volume of oxygen use by a runner . . .”
Energies: An Illustrated Guide to the Biosphere and Civilization,
Vaclav Smil (MIT Press, 1999).
“The volume of oxygen use by a runner . . .”
Energies: An Illustrated Guide to the Biosphere and Civilization,
Vaclav Smil (MIT Press, 1999).
Page 153
“the Earth’s atmosphere contains . . .” There are approximately two hundred million trillion moles of gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, while each mole contains Avogadro’s number (0.6 trillion trillion) molecules. The Earth’s atmosphere is thus estimated to contain 0.12 billion trillion trillion trillion gas molecules.
“the Earth’s atmosphere contains . . .” There are approximately two hundred million trillion moles of gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, while each mole contains Avogadro’s number (0.6 trillion trillion) molecules. The Earth’s atmosphere is thus estimated to contain 0.12 billion trillion trillion trillion gas molecules.
Page 154
Flash # 167
(DC Comics, Feb. 1967). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Flash # 167
(DC Comics, Feb. 1967). Written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino.
Page 155
“This is one reason why golf balls have dimples.”
The Physics of Golf,
Theodore P. Jorgensen (Springer, second edition, 1999);
Golf Balls, Boomerangs and Asteroids: The Impact of Missiles on Society,
Brian H. Kaye (VCH Publishers, 1996);
500 Years of Golf Balls: History and Collector’s Guide,
John F. Hotchkiss (Antique Trader Books, 1997).
“This is one reason why golf balls have dimples.”
The Physics of Golf,
Theodore P. Jorgensen (Springer, second edition, 1999);
Golf Balls, Boomerangs and Asteroids: The Impact of Missiles on Society,
Brian H. Kaye (VCH Publishers, 1996);
500 Years of Golf Balls: History and Collector’s Guide,
John F. Hotchkiss (Antique Trader Books, 1997).
Page 156
Footnote. Technically,
Superman # 130
ascribed the wrong mechanism to kryptonite’s resistance to air friction when it claimed “kryptonite can’t combine chemically with oxygen, which causes combustion.” It may indeed not be chemically reactive with oxygen, but the heat generated when an object moves at high velocity through the atmosphere is due to the work needed to push the air molecules out of the way, and is a purely physical, rather than chemical, process.
Footnote. Technically,
Superman # 130
ascribed the wrong mechanism to kryptonite’s resistance to air friction when it claimed “kryptonite can’t combine chemically with oxygen, which causes combustion.” It may indeed not be chemically reactive with oxygen, but the heat generated when an object moves at high velocity through the atmosphere is due to the work needed to push the air molecules out of the way, and is a purely physical, rather than chemical, process.
Page 156
“The first such character”
Superman: The Complete History,
Les Daniels (Chronicle Books, 1998).
“The first such character”
Superman: The Complete History,
Les Daniels (Chronicle Books, 1998).
Page 157
“Not to be outdone . . .”
DC Comics: Sixty Years of the World’s Favorite Comic Book Heroes,
Les Daniels (Bulfinch Press, 1995).
“Not to be outdone . . .”
DC Comics: Sixty Years of the World’s Favorite Comic Book Heroes,
Les Daniels (Bulfinch Press, 1995).
Page 157
“as far as most fans of the Silver Age . . .” “Comics That Didn’t Really Happen,” by Mark Evanier, reprinted in
Comic Books and Other Necessities of Life
(TwoMorrows Publishing, 2002).
CHAPTER 13“as far as most fans of the Silver Age . . .” “Comics That Didn’t Really Happen,” by Mark Evanier, reprinted in
Comic Books and Other Necessities of Life
(TwoMorrows Publishing, 2002).
Page 158
Showcase # 34
(DC Comics, Sept./Oct. 1961), reprinted in
Atom Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 2001). Written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane.
Showcase # 34
(DC Comics, Sept./Oct. 1961), reprinted in
Atom Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 2001). Written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane.
Page 160
Fig.
20 Atom # 4
(DC Comics, Dec./Jan. 1962), reprinted in
Atom Archives Volume One
(DC Comics, 2001). Written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane.
Fig.
20 Atom # 4
(DC Comics, Dec./Jan. 1962), reprinted in
Atom Archives Volume One
(DC Comics, 2001). Written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane.
Page 161
Atom # 2
(DC Comics, Aug./Sept. 1962), reprinted in
Atom Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 2001). Written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane.
Atom # 2
(DC Comics, Aug./Sept. 1962), reprinted in
Atom Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 2001). Written by Gardner Fox and drawn by Gil Kane.
Page 161
“The field of thermodynamics . . .”
Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat,
Hans Christian von Baeyer (Modern Library, 1998);
A Matter of Degrees,
Gino Segre (Penguin Books, 2002).
“The field of thermodynamics . . .”
Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat,
Hans Christian von Baeyer (Modern Library, 1998);
A Matter of Degrees,
Gino Segre (Penguin Books, 2002).
Page 164
“Another example:”
Energies: An Illustrated Guide to the Biosphere and Civilization,
Vaclav Smil (MIT Press, 1999).
“Another example:”
Energies: An Illustrated Guide to the Biosphere and Civilization,
Vaclav Smil (MIT Press, 1999).
Page 166
“This concept, called ‘entropy,’ is . . .”
Understanding Thermodynamics,
H. C. Van Ness (Dover Publications, 1969).
“This concept, called ‘entropy,’ is . . .”
Understanding Thermodynamics,
H. C. Van Ness (Dover Publications, 1969).
Page 168
West Coast Avengers # 42
(Marvel Comics, Mar. 1989). Written and drawn by John Byrne.
West Coast Avengers # 42
(Marvel Comics, Mar. 1989). Written and drawn by John Byrne.
Page 169
“Could I use the talents of the Atom . . .”
Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat,
Hans Christian von Baeyer (Modern Library, 1998).
“Could I use the talents of the Atom . . .”
Warmth Disperses and Time Passes: The History of Heat,
Hans Christian von Baeyer (Modern Library, 1998).
Page 172
“ radio-wave background radiation”
Temperatures Very Low and Very High
, Mark W. Zemansky (Dover Books, 1964).
“ radio-wave background radiation”
Temperatures Very Low and Very High
, Mark W. Zemansky (Dover Books, 1964).
Page 173
“Many of the elder statesmen of physics”
Philosophy of Science: The Historical Background,
Joseph J. Kockelmans (ed.) (Transaction Publishers, 1999).
“Many of the elder statesmen of physics”
Philosophy of Science: The Historical Background,
Joseph J. Kockelmans (ed.) (Transaction Publishers, 1999).
Page 173
Planck quote
Scientific Autobiography and Other Papers,
Max K. Planck (translated by F. Gaynor) (Greenwood Publishing Group, 1968).
Planck quote
Scientific Autobiography and Other Papers,
Max K. Planck (translated by F. Gaynor) (Greenwood Publishing Group, 1968).
Page 173
“A key development”
An Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Physics,
Don S. Lemons (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002).
“A key development”
An Introduction to Stochastic Processes in Physics,
Don S. Lemons (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002).
Page 173
“it was not until 1905 . . .”
Investigations of the Theory of the Brownian Movement,
Albert Einstein (Dover, 1956).
“it was not until 1905 . . .”
Investigations of the Theory of the Brownian Movement,
Albert Einstein (Dover, 1956).
Page 174
“The random collisions of the air on our eardrums . . .” “How the Ear’s Works Work,” A. J. Hudspeth,
Nature
341, 397 (1989); “Brownian Motion and the Ability to Detect Weak Auditory Signals,” I. C. Gebeshuber, A. Mladenka, F. Rattay, and W. A. Svrcek-Seiler,
Chaos and Noise in Biology and Medicine,
ed. C. Taddei-Ferretti (World Scientific, 1998). Note that this is not the high-pitch tone that many of us hear. That high frequency sound is most likely tinnitus, resulting from damage (either from loud noises or old age) to the cilia that detect sound waves in the inner ear.
CHAPTER 14“The random collisions of the air on our eardrums . . .” “How the Ear’s Works Work,” A. J. Hudspeth,
Nature
341, 397 (1989); “Brownian Motion and the Ability to Detect Weak Auditory Signals,” I. C. Gebeshuber, A. Mladenka, F. Rattay, and W. A. Svrcek-Seiler,
Chaos and Noise in Biology and Medicine,
ed. C. Taddei-Ferretti (World Scientific, 1998). Note that this is not the high-pitch tone that many of us hear. That high frequency sound is most likely tinnitus, resulting from damage (either from loud noises or old age) to the cilia that detect sound waves in the inner ear.
Page 175
“Stan Lee, head writer and editor, . . .”
Excelsior!: The Amazing Life of Stan Lee,
Stan Lee and George Mair (Fireside, 2002).
“Stan Lee, head writer and editor, . . .”
Excelsior!: The Amazing Life of Stan Lee,
Stan Lee and George Mair (Fireside, 2002).
Page 175
X-Men # 1
(Marvel Comics, Sept. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: X-Men Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2002). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby.
X-Men # 1
(Marvel Comics, Sept. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: X-Men Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2002). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby.
Page 176
X-Men # 47
(Marvel Comics, Aug. 1968). Written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Werner Roth.
X-Men # 47
(Marvel Comics, Aug. 1968). Written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Werner Roth.
Page 176
X-Men # 8
(Marvel Comics, Nov. 1964), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: X-Men Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2002). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby.
X-Men # 8
(Marvel Comics, Nov. 1964), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: X-Men Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2002). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby.
Page 176
“A snowflake is created when . . .”
The Snowflake: Winter’s Secret Beauty,
Kenneth G. Libbrecht and Patricia Rasmussen (Voyageur Press, 2003).
“A snowflake is created when . . .”
The Snowflake: Winter’s Secret Beauty,
Kenneth G. Libbrecht and Patricia Rasmussen (Voyageur Press, 2003).
Page 177
“Einstein’s equation for how far a fluctuating atom . . .”
Investigations of the Theory of the Brownian Movement
, Albert Einstein (Dover, 1956).
“Einstein’s equation for how far a fluctuating atom . . .”
Investigations of the Theory of the Brownian Movement
, Albert Einstein (Dover, 1956).
Page 177
“The exact details . . .” “Instabilities and Pattern Formation in Crystal Growth,” J. S. Langer,
Reviews of Modern Physics
52, 1 (1980).
“The exact details . . .” “Instabilities and Pattern Formation in Crystal Growth,” J. S. Langer,
Reviews of Modern Physics
52, 1 (1980).
Page 179
Fig. 22
Amazing Spider-Man # 92
(Marvel Comics, Jan. 1971), reprinted in
Spider-Man: The Death of Captain Stacy
(Marvel Comics, 2004). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Gil Kane and John Romita.
Fig. 22
Amazing Spider-Man # 92
(Marvel Comics, Jan. 1971), reprinted in
Spider-Man: The Death of Captain Stacy
(Marvel Comics, 2004). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Gil Kane and John Romita.
Page 180
All-New, All-Different X-Men # 1
(Marvel Comics, 1975), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: Uncanny X-Men Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Len Wein and drawn by David Cockrum.
All-New, All-Different X-Men # 1
(Marvel Comics, 1975), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: Uncanny X-Men Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Len Wein and drawn by David Cockrum.
Page 181
“At its core, the weather . . .”
The Essence of Chaos,
Edward Lorenz (University of Washington Press, 1996);
The Coming Storm,
Mark Masline (Barron’s, 2002).
“At its core, the weather . . .”
The Essence of Chaos,
Edward Lorenz (University of Washington Press, 1996);
The Coming Storm,
Mark Masline (Barron’s, 2002).
Page 183
Fig. 24
X-Men # 145
(Marvel Comics, May 1981). Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein.
Fig. 24
X-Men # 145
(Marvel Comics, May 1981). Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein.
Page 184
“A final thought . . .”
Lord Kelvin and the Age of the Earth,
Joe D. Burchfield (University of Chicago Press, 1990);
Degrees Kelvin,
David Lindley (Joseph Henry Press, 2004).
CHAPTER 15“A final thought . . .”
Lord Kelvin and the Age of the Earth,
Joe D. Burchfield (University of Chicago Press, 1990);
Degrees Kelvin,
David Lindley (Joseph Henry Press, 2004).
Page 186
Tales of Suspense # 39
(Marvel Comics, Mar. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and drawn by Don Heck.
Tales of Suspense # 39
(Marvel Comics, Mar. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and drawn by Don Heck.
Page 187
“When the Melter first appeared”
Tales of Suspense # 47
(Marvel Comics, Nov. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko.
“When the Melter first appeared”
Tales of Suspense # 47
(Marvel Comics, Nov. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko.
Page 187
“When this happens, a chemical bond forms . . .”
The Periodic Kingdom,
P. W. Atkins (Basic Books, 1995).
“When this happens, a chemical bond forms . . .”
The Periodic Kingdom,
P. W. Atkins (Basic Books, 1995).
Page 188
“What determines the exact temperature and pressure . . .”
Gases, Liquids and Solids,
D. Tabor (Cambridge University Press, 1979).
“What determines the exact temperature and pressure . . .”
Gases, Liquids and Solids,
D. Tabor (Cambridge University Press, 1979).
Page 188
“In a conventional oven . . .”
On Food and Cooking,
Harold McGee (Scribner, revised and updated edition, 2004); The Science of Cooking, Peter Barham (Spring, 2001).
“In a conventional oven . . .”
On Food and Cooking,
Harold McGee (Scribner, revised and updated edition, 2004); The Science of Cooking, Peter Barham (Spring, 2001).
Page 192
Tales of Suspense # 90
(Marvel Comics, Jun. 1967),
Essential Iron Man Volume 2
(Marvel Comics, 2004). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Gene Colan.
Tales of Suspense # 90
(Marvel Comics, Jun. 1967),
Essential Iron Man Volume 2
(Marvel Comics, 2004). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Gene Colan.
Page 192
“Such a microwave-based ‘heat ray’ that...” “Report: Raytheon ‘heat beam’ weapon ready for Iraq,”
Boston Business Journal
, Dec. 1, 2004.
CHAPTER 16“Such a microwave-based ‘heat ray’ that...” “Report: Raytheon ‘heat beam’ weapon ready for Iraq,”
Boston Business Journal
, Dec. 1, 2004.
Page 194
Footnote.
West Coast Avengers # 13
(vol. 2
)
(Marvel Comics, Oct. 1986). Written by Steve Englehart and drawn by Al Milgrom.
Footnote.
West Coast Avengers # 13
(vol. 2
)
(Marvel Comics, Oct. 1986). Written by Steve Englehart and drawn by Al Milgrom.
Page 195
Adventure # 247
(National Comics, April 1958), reprinted in
Legion of Superheroes Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, resissue edition, 1991). Written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino.
Adventure # 247
(National Comics, April 1958), reprinted in
Legion of Superheroes Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, resissue edition, 1991). Written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino.
Page 196
Adventure # 353
(National Comics, Feb. 1967) written by Jim Shooter and drawn by Curt Swan.
Adventure # 353
(National Comics, Feb. 1967) written by Jim Shooter and drawn by Curt Swan.
Page 197
Amazing Spider-Man # 9
(Marvel Comics, Feb. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko.
Amazing Spider-Man # 9
(Marvel Comics, Feb. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko.
Page 198
“is approximately the same size as a carbon atom . . .”
Back-of-the-Envelope Physics,
Clifford Swartz (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003).
“is approximately the same size as a carbon atom . . .”
Back-of-the-Envelope Physics,
Clifford Swartz (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003).
Page 200
“Wingless Wizard’s anti-gravity discs” First seen in
Strange Tales # 118
(Marvel Comics, March 1964), reprinted in
Essential Human Torch Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Dick Ayers.
“Wingless Wizard’s anti-gravity discs” First seen in
Strange Tales # 118
(Marvel Comics, March 1964), reprinted in
Essential Human Torch Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Dick Ayers.
Page 201
Flash # 208
(vol. 2) (DC Comics, May 2004). Written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Howard Porter.
Flash # 208
(vol. 2) (DC Comics, May 2004). Written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Howard Porter.
Page 202
“George de Mestral’s investigations . . .”
Why Didn’t I Think of That?,
Allyn Freeman and Bob Golden (John Wiley and Sons, 1997).
“George de Mestral’s investigations . . .”
Why Didn’t I Think of That?,
Allyn Freeman and Bob Golden (John Wiley and Sons, 1997).
Page 202
“Evidence for Van der Waals Adhesion in Gecko Setae,” K. Autumn, M. Sitti, Y. A. Liang, A. M. Peattie, W. R. Hansen, S. Sponberg, T. W. Kenny, R. Fearing, J. N. Israelachvili, and R. J. Full,
Proc. National Acad. Sciences
99, 12,252 (2002).
“Evidence for Van der Waals Adhesion in Gecko Setae,” K. Autumn, M. Sitti, Y. A. Liang, A. M. Peattie, W. R. Hansen, S. Sponberg, T. W. Kenny, R. Fearing, J. N. Israelachvili, and R. J. Full,
Proc. National Acad. Sciences
99, 12,252 (2002).
Page 203
“development of ‘gecko tape,’ ” “Microfabricated Adhesive Mimicking Gecko Foot-Hair,” A. K. Geim, S. V. Dubonos, 2, I. V. Grig- orieva, K. S. Novoselov, A. A. Zhukov, and S. Yu. Shapoval,
Nature Materials
2, 461 (2003).
CHAPTER 17“development of ‘gecko tape,’ ” “Microfabricated Adhesive Mimicking Gecko Foot-Hair,” A. K. Geim, S. V. Dubonos, 2, I. V. Grig- orieva, K. S. Novoselov, A. A. Zhukov, and S. Yu. Shapoval,
Nature Materials
2, 461 (2003).
Page 205
Amazing Spider-Man # 9
(Marvel Comics, Feb. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko.
Amazing Spider-Man # 9
(Marvel Comics, Feb. 1963), reprinted in
Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1
(Marvel Comics, 2003). Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Steve Ditko.
Page 207
Superman # 1
(National Comics, June 1939), reprinted in
Superman Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 1989). Written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster.
Superman # 1
(National Comics, June 1939), reprinted in
Superman Archives Volume 1
(DC Comics, 1989). Written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster.
Page 208
Adventure # 301
(National Comics, Oct. 1962) written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by John Forte.
Adventure # 301
(National Comics, Oct. 1962) written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by John Forte.
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