Trends in research and development in dielectrics in 1953

Like Don Quixote, the trends in research and development in 1953 are galloping off in all directions at once. One glance at the chapter headings of this Digest, makes one realize how diversified is the field of dielectrics. Add to these headings the ranges involved in the subject of each chapter and one has the feeling that there is little in science or engineering that in some way or another is not involved in the field of dielectrics. It is, therefore, very difficult for any one man to assess the value of the work done in all the various aspects of the field of dielectrics. However, with the able assistance of the authors of the various chapters in the Digest, the following summary of the accomplishments in this field is offered.