No-nonsense Physicist

This book presents a compact personal biography and a collection of works by Gabriele F. Giuliani - a distinguished condensed matter theorist who made important contributions to our understanding of collective effects in electronic materials. In 2012 he passed away after a long battle with cancer. In addition, the book features scientific contributions from some of Prof. Giuliani's former students and collaborators and a number of personal recollections by friends and colleagues which shed light on the complex, multifaceted personality of a physicist who was also a passionate soccer player and formula Ford pilot.

Provides a unique reference of the life and work of Gabriele Giuliani Features scientific contributions from Giuliani's former students and collaborators Contributes to the understanding of collective effects in electronic materials

Contenu
Preface.- Biography.- Scientific Papers of Gabriele Giuliani.- Scientific Contributions from Colleagues.- Personal Reminiscences.