Soft biological shells in bioengineering

Soft Biological Shells in Bioengineering integrates existing experimental data to construct multiscale models of various organs of the human body: the stomach, gravid uterus, urinary bladder, the small intestine and the large intestine. These models are used as in silico platforms to study intric...

Solid state physics

This book is a self-contained undergraduate textbook in solid state physics, designed to accompany a one-semester second or third year course. The book is highly accessible and focuses on a selected set of topics (basically the physics of electrons and phonons), whilst also providing substantial,...

Electronic engineering for neuromedicine

The book discusses the application of electronic engineering in neuromedical practice and shows by illustrative examples how electronic engineering and neuroscience have merged to form the hybrid discipline of neural engineering.

Oral diagnostics tools and techniques

This edited volume highlights different oral diagnostic tools and techniques from a physicist’s viewpoint, with chapters written by a range of academicians and practitioners from dentistry and physics.

Modeling semi-arid water-soil-vegetation systems

This book conceptualises the interrelated physical processes of water-soil-vegetation systems, introduces mathematical models for simulating the processes, and develops a variety of modelling cases of selected systems across the world.

Problems and solutions in waves, heat and thermodynamics

This series offers systematically arranged problems with hints and solutions, ideal for mastering physics concepts and extending class content. Useful for entrance exams, GRE, Physics Olympiads, and engineering students, each book contains 500-600 problems. This volume covers waves, kinetic theor...

Quantum mechanics in the single-photon laboratory (second edition)

A self-contained resource that keeps experimental demonstrations of quantum mechanics, quantum information and the nature of quantum reality centre-stage and weaves the necessary mathematics and underlying theory when and where it is needed.

Advanced signal processing for industry 4.0, volume 2

This book looks at issues relating to sensor mechanism for evaluating operations, supply chain, management of machines, analysing the generated data, low-cost solutions for Industry 4.0, vision processing for various applications, and reviews present and future opportunities for the role of signa...

Green nanomaterials

An essential title for postgraduates and final-year undergraduates studying advanced materials, sustainable engineering or environmental chemistry, this book provides an understanding of emerging methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials and how they can be translated into new green approaches t...

Microbial surfactants

Microbial surfactants are a group of versatile amphiphilic molecules produced by microbes through green enzymatic reactions. There is a broad range of applications for these green and sustainable Microbial Surfactants which has aided their importance in current scenarios and future prospects.

High-performance computing and artificial intelligence in process engineering

High-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) boost production efficiency, lower costs, and enhance system stability in process engineering, fostering industrial intelligence and smart manufacturing.

Solid-state nmr

This book describes the methodology and applications of solid-state NMR spectroscopy to studies of membrane proteins, membrane-active peptides and model biological membranes. As well as structural studies, this book contains coverage of membrane interactions and molecular motions. All chapter con...

Semiconductor non-equilibrium statistics

The non-equilibrium statistical physics of semiconductor systems determines the physical properties that regulate the functioning of many modern electronic devices. Roberto Luzzi and Áurea Rosas Vasconcellos (two of the authors of this book) have previously written books on the wider field of non...

Quantum transport in semiconductor devices

This reference text presents a thorough discussion of the interface between quantum mechanics and real-world device simulation with an emphasis on the use of particles in the simulation.

Planetary habitability

Planetary habitability is a vast inter-disciplinary undertaking that combines planetary science, climate science, and stellar astrophysics. This book summarizes the main processes that influence the energy balance of planetary surface environments and control the sustainability of temperate condi...

Elliptical mirrors

Elliptical Mirrors: Applications in microscopy discusses the importance of the elliptical mirror; the third solution after parabolic reflectors and lenses for which apodization factors were established in 1921 and 1959 respectively. This detailed and highly insightful book will be an important re...

Electrostatic phenomena on planetary surfaces (second edition)

This book examines our understanding of electrostatic phenomena on the different planetary surfaces in the solar system using knowledge gathered from instrumentation on space exploration missions.

Fundamentals of modern physics

This book is a simple introduction to the fundamentals of modern physics (theory of relativity, quantum mechanics), experimental procedures, and current unsolved mysteries of the universe.

Laser micro- and nano-scale processing

Offering a one-stop reference, this book provides an understanding of the physical phenomena, process principles, latest achievements, and applications from the key researchers and research groups that focus on precision micro- and nano-scale laser processing.

Analytical techniques for biomedical nanotechnology

This book provides a comprehensive overview of analytical techniques for applications in biomedical nanotechnology, at both the fundamental and applied level. It includes a discussion of how fundamental knowledge of techniques can be translated to applications, coverage of state-of-art analytical...

Radio pulsar statistics

In this book, Duncan Lorimer reviews the techniques, results and open questions relating to the population of neutron stars as observed through their radio emission, an essential aspect of Galactic astrophysics, stellar evolution and gravitational wave astronomy.

Biophysical and chemical properties of collagen: biomedical applications

Biophysical and Chemical Properties of Collagen: Biomedical Applications provides an introduction to the biophysics and chemistry of collagen and its use as a biomedical material in the rapidly changing fields of biomedical device production, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Written ...

Challenges in risk analysis for science and engineering

This book collates case studies outlining solutions to shared challenges in risk assessment to enable cross-disciplinary collaboration and ultimately contribute to improvement of risk assessment methodology. Detailed practical examples of risk assessment from across science and engineering are ex...

Practical terahertz electronics: devices and applications, volume 1

This research and reference text provides a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the state-of-the-art in terahertz electronics research. Volume one focuses on solid-state devices and vacuum tubes. Intended for researchers and professionals in the field, the text is an essential reference for...

The physics of sound and music, volume 2

This second volume of ‘The Physics of Sound and Music: A complete course text’ is a lab manual providing a complete resource to accompany undergraduate courses on the physics of sound and music, and is supplemented by the textbook in volume one of this two-volume set.

Particle–antiparticle asymmetry in the 𝐵 meson system

This book examines the asymmetry of charge–parity within weak interactions, particularly the B meson system, which is thought to be the cause of the dominance of matter over antimatter throughout the universe.

Composite materials

The mathematical method of composites has reached a very high level of maturity and developments have increased our understanding of the relationship between the microstructure of composites and their macroscopic behaviour. This book provides a self-contained unified approach to the mathematical ...

Fundamentals of quantum entanglement

Fundamentals of Quantum Entanglement describes the origin of the physics of quantum entanglement and provides a transparent interferometric description of the subject matter. This monograph will be useful to optical engineers, graduate students and those with an interest in quantum entanglement a...

Differential topology and geometry with applications to physics

This book presents, in a concise and direct manner, the appropriate mathematical formalism and fundamentals of differential topology and differential geometry, together with essential applications in many branches of physics.

Advances in ophthalmic optics technology

This book presents the basics of refractive correction and discusses advances in ophthalmic optics, with focus on current and future intraocular lenses, shedding light on challenges for premium features and bridging the gap between the knowledge in clinical practice and in the physics and enginee...

Photo acoustic and optical coherence tomography imaging, volume 1

The book focuses on major trends and challenges in the area of using OCT imaging for the diagnosis of retinal diseases; and presents work aimed to identify new techniques and their use in biomedical analysis.

Imaging modalities for biological and preclinical research: a compendium, volume 2

This compendium is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of currently available biological and preclinical imaging methods, including their benefits and limitations. Volume 2 covers in-vivo imaging techniques, correlative multimodal imaging and emerging imaging technologies.

Domain structured dynamics

Domain Structured Dynamics is the first systematic presentation to examine the construction and identification of chaotic dynamics through a specially designed labeling. The power of the approach for fractals as domains of chaos, revisited famous deterministic and stochastic models, new types of ...

Topology in optics (second edition)

Topology in Optics: Tying Light in Knots, Second Edition provides the background needed to understand a broad range of unexpected phenomenon and developments arising from topological effects in optics. This will be an invaluable reference for undergraduate and graduate students as well as researc...

Plasma kinetic theory

Concepts and applications of nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy (second edition)

This book focuses on nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy of condensed matter and introduces basic concepts, technologies, and methods for an interdisciplinary research audience. Recent applications in basic science illustrate the potential and relevance of the field.

Nanofabrication

A comprehensive edited volume on important and up-to-date nanolithography techniques and applications. Ideally suited for Master/PhD students who need a basic understanding of nanolithography techniques and their applications. The book also contains state-of-the-art information for researchers ne...

Simplified quantum computing with applications

Much enhanced contents to tell the basic to applications of quantum computing. So, the book provides the theory of quantum computing in its actual status starting from the basic algorithms.

Understanding the universe

Understanding the Universe via the historical developments of ideas, physical theories and mathematical models, intertwined with side remarks on philosophy and arts.

Fear of physics

A fear of physics can be problematic for both students and citizens when making science-based decisions. This book discusses reasons behind this fear and the remedies to counter it in terms of attitudes, course planning and execution, laboratory work, information technology, and more.

Nuclear power (second edition)

This research and reference text assesses the viability of nuclear power within the context of renewable energy and the challenges of climate change. This thoroughly updated second edition contains extensive new content on the prospects of nuclear power and progress made in the 2020s. It is an in...

Pipelined analog to digital converter and fault diagnosis

An ideal reference for graduate students and researchers within electrical, electronics and computer engineering, this book provides a rigorous, theoretical and mathematical analysis for the design of pipelined ADCs, along with detailed practical aspects of implementing it in very large-scale int...

Transmission, processing, and all-optical routing for ultra-high capacity data center networking (second edition)

This book is designed for the modern world of data centre networking technologies. This second edition offers insights into transport technology for data centres and the principal techniques for modern communication transmission of ultra-wideband channels.

A course on digital image processing with matlab® (second edition)

Designed for a one semester course, the aim of this book is to concentrate on the principles and techniques of image processing. This second edition includes important updates to the first edition, as well as two entirely new chapters, making the book ideal for advanced students in physics and en...

Bismuth oxyhalides

This reference text covers the recent developments in the synthesis of bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX) and their applications in the production of energy, as well as the purification of the environment and wastewater.