Fundamentals of Electrochemical Deposition Second Edition

59 It is occasionally the case that certain types of work produce results that seem completely obvious in hindsight. A common example of a case where this effect is observed is for papers that provide a synthesis of several ideas. The elegance, simplicity, and power of such analyses, while critical to the consolidation of scientific ideas, leads us to forget the state of confusion or piecemeal understanding that existed prior to their elaboration. Such works also open the door to revisionist interpretations that champion certain of the contributors in the “piecemeal phase.” Stern and Geary’s