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51List of Old Gowers — This is a List of Notable Old Gowers former pupils of University College School. See also .A*Thomas Adès, composer (OG ? 1988)*The Very Rev. Dr. Hermann Adler (OG 1852 54), Chief Rabbi of UK *The Rev. Canon Ainger, Alfred Ainger (OG 1847 49),… …
52List of compositions by Philip Glass — The following is a list of compositions by Philip Glass. For a description of these works, please see the associated pages and the Philip Glass page.Works for the Philip Glass Ensemble* 600 Lines (1967) * How Now for ensemble or piano (1968) *… …
53Bose-Einstein condensate — ▪ physics a state of matter in which separate atoms (atom) or subatomic particles (subatomic particle), cooled to near absolute zero (0 K, − 273.15 °C, or − 459.67 °F; K = kelvin), coalesce into a single quantum mechanical (quantum… …
54charge conjugation — Physics. the mathematical operation of replacing every elementary particle by its antiparticle. Symbol: C * * * ▪ physics in particle physics, an operation that replaces particles with antiparticles (antiparticle) (and vice versa) in… …
55nuclear reactor — Physics. reactor (def. 4). Also called nuclear pile. [1940 45] * * * Device that can initiate and control a self sustaining series of nuclear fission reactions. Neutrons released in one fission reaction may strike other heavy nuclei, causing them …
56List of Russian people — The Millennium of Russia monument in Veliky Novgorod, featuring the statues and reliefs of the most celebrated people in the first 1000 years of Russian history …
57education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …
58Contributors — ▪ 2000 Adams, Andy. Editor and Publisher, Sumo World. Author of Sumo; Sumo World Record Book. • sports and games: Judo; Wrestling: Sumo Ahn, Ki suk. Assistant Editor, Shindonga of Donga Ilbo. • biographies (in part) Alder,… …
59Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
60Criticism of relativity theory — Criticism of Albert Einstein s theory of relativity was mainly expressed in the early years after its publication on a scientific, pseudoscientific, philosophical, or ideological basis. Reasons for criticism were, for example, alternative… …
