Encyclopedia of Physics Research – 3 Vols Set

This book presents current research in the field of physics, with a particular focus on atomic molecular and optical physics, as well as cryogenics and photonic crystals. Topics discussed include pulse structuring in laser-light dynamics; excitation of atoms and ions by electron impact; Fiber Bragg Gratings and their applications as temperature and humidity sensors; liquid oxygen magnetohydrodynamics; cryogenic treatment and fatigue resistance; cryogenic grinding; fabrication and applications of polymer photonic crystals; physics of photonic crystal couplers and their applications and a photonic band gap for quasicrystal-related structures.

The Death of Sleep by Anne McCaffrey

When the space liner on which she is traveling is attacked by the infamous planet pirates, Lunzie Mespil escapes to a lifeboat where she plans to sleep in cryogenic stasis until she is rescued, but she is unaware of how long she will wait.