Astronomy education, volume 2

This book is a practical guide for astronomy instructors who want to develop their first online course as well as those who want to add new tools to their existing courses. It explores online course design, integrating new and social media into online learning experiences, adaptive learning syste...

Magnetically confined fusion plasma physics, volume 3

This book describes advanced kinetic theory and applications for magnetically confined fusion plasmas. It fills the gap between plasma physics textbooks and up-to-date research developments in this field.

Biomaterials

A biomaterial is defined as a substance that has been engineered to take a form which, alone or as part of a complex system, is used to direct, by control of interactions with components of living systems, the course of any therapeutic or diagnostics procedures. The modern field of biomaterials c...

Functionally graded structures

This book explores the static and dynamical behaviours such as bending, buckling, and vibration of functionally graded structures using existing and new theories. The text presents a holistic examination of functionally graded structures, providing invaluable knowledge for professionals, research...

Turbulent flows: an introduction

Presenting an introduction to the fundamentals of turbulent flow, this book elucidates the most crucial and practically important aspects of the physics. With a focus on canonical flows of various kinds, the book also offers biographies of the ‘subject giants’ who have shaped the field, alongside...

Introduction to stars and planets

How do astronomers know what they know about the stars and planets? This book’s 28 mildly mathematical activities invite readers to carry out the essential work of the astronomer by utilizing real observational data sets and high-quality celestial photographs to establish the innate properties of...

Studies in theoretical physics, volume 1

Studies in Theoretical Physics, Volume 1: Fundamental mathematical methods provides a modern and integrated way to teach the mathematical methods needed in theoretical physics and engineering courses. It introduces analytical and computer problem-solving techniques using Mathematica.

Defining and measuring nature (second edition)

In this significantly updated and extended edition of his popular book, Jeffrey Huw Williams outlines the history of the science of measurement, the origin of the world’s measurement system – the Metric System – and the recent redefinition based on fundamental quantum properties.

Two-dimensional valleytronic materials

Valleytronics is a brand-new field, which is considered superior to traditional electronics and spintronics due to recent experimental progress at room temperature in manipulating valley degree of freedom. This book aims to give an overview of the theoretical and experimental developments achieve...

Electrochemical capacitors

This research and reference text provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of electrochemical capacitors, including metal properties, the mechanisms of different types of capacitors, and their function at low temperatures and under flexible conditions.

Machine learning for physicists

This book presents ML concepts with a hands-on approach for physicists. The book aims to enable its readers to understand the approaches available to them and to equip them to be able to apply these techniques to their research problems.

Spectroscopic techniques for dentistry applications

This book presents a general overview of different spectroscopic techniques and explores how they might be used for dentistry applications, with a focus on recent trends and advances.

Nanocarbon allotropes beyond graphene

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, characterisation, and advanced technological applications of novel nanocarbons, with a focus on graphane, graphyne, graphdiyne, graphene nanoribbon, onion like carbons and carbon nanotori.

Vascular and intravascular imaging trends, analysis, and challenges, volume 1

As one of the most prominent diseases in our society, cardiovascular disease (CVD) requires dedicated analysis and investigation to reduce the increasing mortality rate worldwide. Scholars, biomedical engineers and medical practitioners will greatly benefit from the detailed information in this b...

Non-instantaneous impulsive differential equations

Non-instantaneous impulsive differential equations are widely used in physics, biology, dynamics and ecology, and have a wide-ranging scope within the scientific industry. This book will help pave the way for a better fundamental understanding of the mathematical models and how they can be implem...

Metal electrodes for battery technologies

Offering a comprehensive survey of the field, this text facilitates engagement with the latest research and future challenges involved in using metals to develop high-capacity batteries. It is an essential reference for researchers working on metal electrodes, and for students in the fields of el...

Artificial intelligence strategies for analyzing covid-19 pneumonia lung imaging, volume 1

The utilization of AI strategies for diagnosis, follow-up, and treatments of COVID-19 patients is now becoming essential. This is the first comprehensive reference work published detailing the latest research and developments in the utilization of AI strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of C...

Nanoplatforms for cancer imaging

Nanoplatforms for Cancer Imaging explores the integration of nanotechnology with biomedical imaging to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment. By covering fundamental principles, emerging technologies, and clinical applications, this book provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, clinici...

Introduction to the physics of the cryosphere (second edition)

This book describes components of the cryosphere: permafrost, snow, land and sea ice and their interactions with the ocean and atmosphere. It explains how numerical modelling of thermodynamic exchanges: conservation of mass, energy, and momentum as well as satellite measurements allow us to obser...

Approaching global oncology

The gap between the required and available cancer care in the world widened in the last decade for the majority of cancer patients. This book presents the need for global approaches and campaign for the scientific exploration of avenues to increase affordability of better value cancer treatment f...

Introduction to pharmaceutical biotechnology, volume 3 (second edition)

This third volume of the Second Edition of “Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology”, focuses on animal tissue culture, with strong presentations of stem cell culture and engineering, with a special emphasis on their clinical use and applications.

Physics of cancer, volume 4 (second edition)

This book aims to make very important topics in the physics of cancer such as mechanosensing and mechanotransduction and the mechanical phenotype of cell nuclei, cell membranes, cells, cell spheroids, organoids and tumoroids visible to the research community to ensure they receive more attention ...

Pre-equilibrium emission in nuclear reactions

This book discusses in detail the phenomena of Pre-equilibrium emission in statistical nuclear reactions. It is intended to help early-career nuclear physicists and doctoral students to understand the phenomenon of pre-equilibrium emission in nuclear reactions. It is ideal for postgraduate studen...

Dynamic x-ray imaging systems used in medicine

This report will provide information to test the appropriateness of a particular dynamic fluoroscopic system for a particular clinical task. This can be used in quality assurance programmes when assessing the appropriateness of a particular dynamic X-ray system.

Advances in spectroscopic analysis of food and drink

This book covers the applications of spectroscopic techniques for quality analysis of different food and drink with expert contributions.

Multiple scattering theory

In 1947, it was discovered that multiple scattering theory (MST) can be used to solve the Schröedinger equation for the stationary states of electrons in a solid. Written by experts in the field, J S Faulkner, G Malcolm Stocks and Yang Wang, this book collates the results of numerous studies in t...

The wigner function in science and technology

This book describes Wigner functions and its applications in various fields of science where it has been found to be very useful in wide range of modern disciplines, including quantum information, coherent optics, and superconducting qubits.

External field and radiation stimulated breast cancer nanotheranostics

Nano drug-delivery systems responding to cellular local stimuli, such as pH, temperature and reductive agent’s activation, i.e. enzymes, could effectively provide passive-mode desirable release but fail in disease treatment following the biological rhythms of brain tumor. This book is a compilati...

Multimessenger astronomy in practice

This book aids astronomers new to research in a particular area of multimessenger astronomy, detailing the detection methods and analysis techniques used across the electromatic spectrum from radio through to gamma-rays, as well as neutrino, cosmic-ray and gravitational wave astronomy.

Electromechanical energy conversion through active learning

This book introduces the basic concepts of electromechanical energy conversion through active learning. It is a valuable textbook for undergraduate students in energy conversion and offers a simplified reference for professionals.

Strongly interacting quantum systems, volume 1

This book presents a detailed account of the theory and methods to tackle systems of strongly interacting particles from a bottom-up approach. It gives a detailed overview of the relevant and current research literature in the field, and is a valuable tool for researchers and graduate students.

Trends in maritime autonomous surface ships (mass) technology

Autonomous or unmanned ships are a completely new subject, which is also an important technology of next generation in maritime industry. It is still under development right now. Therefore, the contexts in this book have an historic importance.

Cloud computing in astronomy

Keplerian ellipses (second edition)

A student-oriented book that examines Kepler/Newton planetary orbits at the level of an advanced undergraduate physics student. Explores more detail than there is typically time to cover in a dynamics class, and includes numerous exercises for practice.

Centaurs

This is the first book dedicated to Centaurs, a distinct transitional population of icy bodies in the outer solar system that are key to understanding solar system formation and evolution. This book is a comprehensive research reference to serve as a foundation for the rapidly expanding field of ...

Topology in collective magnetization dynamics

The book is a thorough exploration of the topological states in collective magnetization dynamics. It provides an overview of current progress of topological phases in structured classical magnetism and acts as an important reference for designing novel topological spintronic devices.

Modern analytical electromagnetic homogenization with mathematica (second edition)

This book is an overview of state-of-the-art analytical homogenization formalisms used to estimate the effective electromagnetic properties of complex composite materials, providing many numerical examples along with their Mathematica codes.

Optical nanomanipulation (second edition)

This book provides a broad and amenable introduction to the wide-ranging field of optical nanomanipulation. The physical principles are established, and a concise survey is given to many of the most prominent current applications.

Energy density functional methods for atomic nuclei

Energy Density Functional Methods for Atomic Nuclei provides a thorough and updated presentation of energy density functional (EDF) techniques in atomic nuclei. Incorporating detailed derivations, practical approaches, examples and figures, a coherent narrative of topics that have hitherto rarely...

Solitons in crystalline processes

Solitons in Crystalline Processes is an introduction to the statistical thermodynamics of phase transitions in crystallized solids. This book is written as an introductory treatise with respect to the soliton concept, from structural transitions where the crystal symmetry changes, to magnets and ...

Air-puff tonometers

Air-Puff Tonometers presents the latest achievements and research works in the area of intraocular pressure measurement by the air-puff method. This method is used, for example, by the Corvis® ST, owing to the ultra-high-speed Scheimpflug camera, which records corneal deformation being the respon...

Graphene nanoribbons

In this book, leading editors and authors in the field review the fundamental properties and the current device technology. A one-stop handbook for researchers wanting to further utilise graphene nanoribbons and a valuable reference text for any interested materials and surface scientists, theore...

Diagnostic biomedical optics

This is a dedicated book covering all the important topics ranging from fundamentals to materials and methods to applications.

Optimisation of renewable energy powered desalination systems

This Book provides roadmaps for the delivery of adequate, affordable, reliable, sustainable clean energy and water by developing mathematical models of optimal energy mixes that include a demand response program for an efficient energy schedule to power desalination systems at a minimal levelized...

The mössbauer effect (second edition)

This updated and significantly expanded second edition of "The Mössbauer Effect" describes the basic physics of the Mössbauer effect and its applications in a variety of fields including physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, mineralogy and archaeology.