Discover
/
Article

Earth physics

FEB 01, 1949
Geophysics is a bridge between sciences which is used less by physicists than it should be, writes a pioneer geophysicist discussing the research problems faced in studying the form, structure, and physics of the earth.
Beno Gutenberg

Choosing his equipment and his materials carefully, the physicist most often studies different bits of matter to find the properties they have in common. He works from a diversity of material to a unity of principle that encompasses all the material he studies.

This article is only available in PDF format

More about the authors

Beno Gutenberg, California Institute of Technology.

Related content
/
Article
The ability to communicate a key message clearly and concisely to a nonspecialized audience is a critical skill to develop at all educational levels.
/
Article
With strong magnetic fields and intense lasers or pulsed electric currents, physicists can reconstruct the conditions inside astrophysical objects and create nuclear-fusion reactors.
/
Article
A crude device for quantification shows how diverse aspects of distantly related organisms reflect the interplay of the same underlying physical factors.
/
Article
Events held around the world have recognized the past, present, and future of quantum science and technology.
This Content Appeared In
pt-cover_1949_02.jpeg

Volume 2, Number 2

Get PT in your inbox

pt_newsletter_card_blue.png
PT The Week in Physics

A collection of PT's content from the previous week delivered every Monday.

pt_newsletter_card_darkblue.png
PT New Issue Alert

Be notified about the new issue with links to highlights and the full TOC.

pt_newsletter_card_pink.png
PT Webinars & White Papers

The latest webinars, white papers and other informational resources.

By signing up you agree to allow AIP to send you email newsletters. You further agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.