Hans Joachim Specht : Scientist and Visionary / / edited by Sanja Damjanovic, Volker Metag, Jurgen Schukraft, Hans Joachim Specht
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Damjanovic Sanja
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| Titolo: |
Hans Joachim Specht : Scientist and Visionary / / edited by Sanja Damjanovic, Volker Metag, Jurgen Schukraft, Hans Joachim Specht
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| Pubblicazione: | Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. 2025. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (260 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 530.092 |
| Soggetto topico: | Physicists |
| Astronomers | |
| Nuclear physics | |
| Particle accelerators | |
| Science - Study and teaching | |
| Biographies of Physicists and Astronomers | |
| Nuclear and Particle Physics | |
| Accelerator Physics | |
| Science Education | |
| Altri autori: |
MetagVolker
SchukraftJurgen
SpechtHans Joachim
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| Nota di contenuto: | Introducing Hans J. Specht -- Legacy and Impact -- Hans Joachim Specht (in His Own Words) Sixty Years of Physics The Fascination of Diversity -- Reflections and Tributes -- Closing Thoughts. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This open access book celebrates the extraordinary lifetime achievements of Professor Hans Joachim Specht, a visionary scientist whose passion for interdisciplinary research has left an indelible mark on science and society. By seamlessly merging diverse fields, Specht demonstrated how curiosity, vision, and diversity can drive groundbreaking innovation and create lasting societal impact. Unlike conventional scientific biographies that often focus on a single discipline, this book highlights Specht’s remarkable ability to bridge atomic physics, nuclear fission, ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics, and pioneering contributions to hadron cancer therapy. The chapters cover topics such as Specht's pivotal role in developing hadron cancer therapy from fundamental heavy-ion research, his transformative work in bridging nuclear physics and medicine, and his leadership in establishing Europe's first Hadron Cancer Therapy Center. Readers will discover how Specht's interdisciplinary curiosity extended to the intersections of music, physics, and neuroscience, producing influential publications in prestigious journals and delivering lectures at world-renowned institutions. His story illustrates how cross-disciplinary approaches fuel breakthroughs that extend beyond academia to benefit humanity. The book is a must-read for scientists aspiring to leadership roles in science management and policy. Specht’s visionary leadership exemplifies the ability to make challenge-based decisions that drive progress while addressing societal needs. Through real-life anecdotes, readers gain insights into fostering collaboration, mentoring young scientists, cultivating teamwork, and making strategic decisions for a sustainable future. Scholars, researchers, and students across the disciplines of physics, medicine, and interdisciplinary studies will find invaluable lessons in Specht’s dedication to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others. More than a tribute, it calls future generations to embrace interdisciplinary approaches, pursue socially relevant science, and lead with vision. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Hans Joachim Specht |
| ISBN: | 3-031-92353-7 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9911016068403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Springer Biographies, . 2365-0621