- Paperback - Number of Pages: 232 pages
- Dimensions: 156.5 x 230.6 x 14mm - 399.17g
- Publication date: 01 Feb 2002
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
- Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
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