Scientific inquiry and experimentation have fueled human awareness and innovation across all fields of science and technology. The Lucent Library of Science and Technology examines the fruits of these efforts. This wideranging series explores environmental phenomena such as global warming, astronomical wonders such as black holes, and life-altering inventions such as lasers. Vivid, informative narrative and fully documented quotes enhance each volume in the series. Each book includes an annotated bibliography and a detailed index.