Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences
1471-2962
1364-503X
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: The Royal Society , ROYAL SOC
Lĩnh vực:
Engineering (miscellaneous)Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Mathematics (miscellaneous)
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Continuing its long history of influential scientific publishing, Philosophical Transactions A publishes high-quality theme issues on topics of current importance and general interest within the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences, guest-edited by leading authorities and comprising new research, reviews and opinions from prominent researchers.
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