Diffractive lens design

The book explains to the reader the necessary considerations and modelling ideas required for the successful design of optical imaging systems incorporating diffractive surfaces.

An introduction to stellar magnetic activity

The book provides an introduction to the observational and theoretical knowledge of solar and stellar magnetic activity for graduate or advanced undergraduate students.

Singularities in physics and engineering (second edition)

The book gives a thorough introduction to singularities and their development. It explains in detail important topics such as the types of singularities, their properties, detection and application, and emerging research trends.

2d materials as electrocatalysts

This book covers the latest advances in the area of 2D material-based electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic processes, including the key principles, pros and cons, synthesis, tuning, performance, challenges, and future opportunities. An ideal text for researchers and graduate students interested ...

Energy harvesting properties of electrospun nanofibers

A key reference for graduate students, researchers and scientists in the fields of energy harvesting, sensors or nanofibers, this book provides a state-of-the-art review of the applications of electrospun nanofibers for piezoelectric and triboelectric energy harvesting. It comprises eight chapter...

Advanced metamaterials for engineers

The scope of this book is metamaterials and their application areas, and the aim of the book is to enable engineers and researchers interested in the application areas of metamaterials to access a lot of information about metamaterials in a single book.

Mri: connecting the dots

A practical book that works with both inductive and deductive instructional methods. We have developed a concise, yet conceptually rich, start for learners that should feel friendly and interactive in nature.

Macroscopic superconducting phenomena

A number of macroscopic manifestations of superconducting phenomena have resulted in a proliferation of applications in engineering and electronics. Macroscopic Superconducting Phenomena: An Interactive Guide provides the reader with a set of ready-to-use interactive tools to engage with topics s...

Electrical impedance tomography for tactile imaging

This book covers the uses, fundamental concepts, and basic operation of EIT from the perspective of tactile sensor applications, making it a helpful text for students and newcomers to the field.

Active galactic nuclei

This book covers how Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are fueled by gas (or stars), how we can account for the wide variety of AGN observed, from Seyfert/Liners to quasars, and for the two types (AGN 1 and 2) either through dust obscuration, and geometrical orientation arguments, or through intrinsic...

Introduction to pharmaceutical biotechnology, volume 2

This book addresses the characteristics of genomics, genome sequencing, comparative genomics and genomic evolution. It will be of interest to biochemists, biologists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, food technologists and all others involved in the research and development of the biological ap...

Charged beam dynamics, particle accelerators and free electron lasers

Charged Beam Dynamics, Particle Accelerators and Free Electron Lasers summarises different topics in the field of accelerators and of Free Electron Laser (FEL) devices. It explains how to design both a FEL device and the accelerator providing the driving beam. Covering both theoretical and experi...

Ahead of the curve

This unique book is a compendium of carefully curated published papers in the biosciences, which have (or will) precipitate a profound change in prevailing paradigms and research programs. A mix of new and classic papers, it shows the limitations of current thought or identifies novel vistas for ...

Rays, waves and photons

Rays Waves and Photons presents the foundational concepts of optical science. Written by subject, each topic is presented in a standalone chapter with a brief historical foundation, current developments, and future predictions. This book will provide a useful resource for students, teachers, prof...

Semidefinite programming in quantum information science

Semidefinite programming is a class of optimisation problem with application in physics, engineering and mathematics It is particularly suited to problems in quantum physics and quantum information science. This book is a self-contained introduction to semidefinite programming and its widespread ...

Causality rules (second edition)

Causality: Cause and effect. In classical physics, an effect cannot occur before its cause. In Einstein's theory of special relativity, causality means that an effect cannot occur from a cause that is not in the back (past) light cone of that event.

A guided tour of light beams (second edition)

This book provides an overview of novel types of light beams that exhibit properties previously thought impossible, and discusses their applications. It is an ideal guide for undergraduate students, and also beginning graduate students or researchers who are not experts in this field.

Space radiation

Space radiation is a topic of growing importance to scientists and researchers as well as the general public. As serious conversation about manned space travel grows, information on the topic will become increasingly needed. This thorough reference text comprehensively covers space radiation and ...

Advanced security solutions for multimedia

This book is particularly suited for those that bridge the academic world and industry, allowing readers to understand the security concerns in the multimedia domain by reviewing present and evolving security solutions, including machine learning applications, their limitations, and future resear...

Nanobiotechnology and artificial intelligence in gastrointestinal diseases

This book is broadly focused on recent developments in nanotechnology and artificial intelligence-based drug delivery systems, diagnosis, and the role of various nanomaterials in the management of gastrointestinal diseases, such as abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, diarrhoea, pancreatitis, celia...

An introduction to astrophysics with python

A hands-on introduction to astronomy using Python, this book helps students apply core concepts to realistic problems. With interactive exercises, visualizations, and a focus on stars and planets, it supports active learning through modern computational techniques.

Spectroscopic and microscopy techniques for archaeological and cultural heritage research (second edition)

This edition presents microscopic and spectroscopic techniques and their applications in Archaeological and cultural heritage research.

Solution-processed solar cells

This book emphasizes on materials development, device engineering, working mechanism aspects of emerging solution-processed solar cell technology. It further delves into their performance and reliability improvement studies and associated challenges.

Ferroelectrics

This reference text reviews the most significant aspects in the evolution of the field of ferroelectrics over the past decade by integrating both fundamental and experimental aspects. The book aims to supplement gaps in existing books on ferroelectrics and inspire new developments in the field.

Lectures on general relativity, cosmology and quantum black holes

This book is a rigorous text for students in physics and mathematics requiring an introduction to the implications and interpretation of general relativity in areas of cosmology. Readers of this text will be well prepared to follow the theoretical developments in the field and undertake research ...

Wearable sensors

Written for sensor and instrumentation scientists and engineers, this book reviews the fundamentals of wearable sensors, their function, design and fabrication. It looks at advanced aspects including interface electronics and signal processing for easy interpretation of data, data transmission, d...

Extreme-temperature and harsh-environment electronics (second edition)

This second edition describes the various materials, devices, and technologies required to make electronics capable of operating in harsh conditions, such as exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, or radiation. Implantable medical electronics, vibration-tolerant electronics, space electronic...

Ultrafast lasers and optics for experimentalists (second edition)

This book is an accessible introduction to the world of ultrafast lasers and optics, explaining key principles and practical use cases.

Sensors for marine biosciences

The book explores cutting-edge sensor technologies for marine biosciences, emphasizing their applications in pollution monitoring, pathogen detection, and ecosystem sustainability.

An introduction to quantum optics

This book introduces the quantum statistical methods used in quantum physics and is an essential guide for any student beginning their studies in quantum physics.

Organ printing (second edition)

3D bioprinted organs are becoming a reality for patients and caregivers, and are a promising part of the future of personalized and regenerative medicine, with this innovative technology expected to revolutionize the biomedicine and healthcare industry. This revised and updated second edition pro...

Lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries

This research text covers the fundamentals, working mechanisms, electrode materials, challenges, and opportunities for energy storage devices of Lithium-ion and Lithium-sulfur battery technology. The book presents the features, advantages, disadvantages, and efforts made to enhance the performanc...

Bionanomaterials for environmental and agricultural applications

Providing an extensive review of the latest research, this book explores the prospects and limitations of using bionanomaterials in a range of environmental and agricultural applications. It is an invaluable reference for scientists, researchers and academics working in the fields of biomaterials...

Practical terahertz electronics: devices and applications, volume 2

This research and reference text provides a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the state-of-the-art in terahertz electronics research. Volume two focuses on optical devices and their applications. Intended for researchers and professionals in the field, the text is an essential reference f...

Cognitive sensors, volume 1

Cognitive sensors and associated AI and algorithms are most important components of cognitive science research and studies. This book provides a critical review of the emerging themes of cognitive sensors, how it functions and its applications in a range of disciplines.

Nuclear data

This book introduces nuclear data to the newcomer and provides a basic introduction to the role of nuclear data as the foundation of nuclear structure study. The approach builds on basic concepts: from gross properties of nuclei, through properties of quantum excited states, to simple model persp...

Nanomagnetism

This book aims to bring together the current state of the art in the topical area of nanomagnetism to create an accessible integrated synthesis of our current understanding of the functional magnetisation processes in nanomagnetic systems.

Smart textiles and e-sensing technologies

This book is one of the first to approach sensing in smart textiles holistically from a materials science perspective and will be an important resource for students and researchers, providing a valuable perspective on the possibilities of fabric sensing.

Strongly interacting quantum systems, volume 2

Triton and pluto

Pluto and Triton are icy twins of the outer Solar System, 'born' in the same region but 'raised' under very different circumstances. This book provides a comprehensive review of the similarities and differences between various features of Pluto and Triton for a big-picture view of how these plane...

Quantum transport in nanostructures and molecules

This reference text presents a conceptual framework for understanding room-temperature electron and phonon transport through molecules and other quantum objects. The flow of electricity through molecules is explained at the boundary of physics and chemistry, providing a pedagogical account of qua...

Accreting white dwarfs

This book describes the accretion process onto white dwarf stars across a broad range of astrophysical settings from the accretion of tidally disrupted bodies in exoplanetary systems to cataclysmic variables, the classical nova explosions, and Type Ia supernova explosions triggered by accretion o...

Optical vortices

This book focus on the latest advances in optical vortices field, from fundamentals to applications. The goal of this book is to present the optical vortices to a broad audience.

Lithium across the universe

This book provides an extensive inquiry to determine the degree of understanding of the processes leading to lithium creation, destruction and preservation in the Universe.

The solar wind

Polarization in astrophysics