Topics in Energy and Resources

· Ettore Majorana International Science Series Book 10 · Springer Science & Business Media
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This volume contains the papers presented during the Energy Session of the first Orbis Scientiae of the Center for Theoretical Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. With this first Orbis, which met January 7- 11, 1974, the Center for Theoretical Studies has inaugurated a new series of annual gather ings devoted to the natural sciences and to problems on the "interface" of science and society. This volume contains, in addition, a contribution by Behram Kursunoglu on the "Energy Black Hole", which was not actually presented during the Orbis. The content of the talks present~d ranged over a wide variety of topics in the fields of future energy needs and resources. Special thanks are due to Mrs. Helga Billings, Miss Sara Lesser, and Mrs. Jacquelyn Zagursky for the typing of the manuscript and for their efficient and cheerful attention to the details of the conference. THE EDITORS v CONTENTS OPENING REMARKS Edwa. fLd Te. . t. te. fL. ... ... 1 FUTURE ENERGY FROM FOSSIL FUELS GaILY H. . . Lg g~Yz. . 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 - - - - - SOLAR ENERGY, ITS CONVERSION AND UTILIZATION EfL. . [c. h A.F a. fLb e. fL. - - - - - - - - - -

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