Balancing green power

The use of renewable energy is expanding dramatically, but the energy sources for renewables can be varied and intermittent. Balancing measures will be needed to deal with that variability. Balancing Green Power offers an ideal introduction to this rapidly evolving field.

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.

Single-photon detection for data communication and quantum systems

This book shows the progress of integrated (thick) CMOS SPADs towards high photon detection probabilities and applications such as in low-cost consumer data communication and high-end single-photon counting for quantum applications. New research is introduced and comprehensively detailed.

Problem-based approaches to physics

This book is an argument for problem-based approaches to learning in higher education, based on curriculum design at programme level, with examples drawn from physics and natural sciences. It is valuable reading for curriculum designers of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and academics w...

Wearable communication systems and antennas (second edition)

The book presents efficient wearable systems, compact sensors and antennas for Communication and Healthcare Systems. The book presents new designs in the area of wearable systems and antennas, metamaterial antennas, fractal antennas and active receiving and transmitting antennas for communication...

Recent advances in graphene and graphene-based technologies

Hailed as the wonder material of the 21st century, graphene presents a range of possibilities in terms of its technological and industrial uses. This reference text provides the latest comprehensive review of the recent advances in graphene-based research and technology.

Advances in biochemical and molecular mechanisms of plant–pathogen interaction

This book provides a complete and cohesive assessment of plant defence mechanisms in response to various biotic stresses.

Lattice-mismatched epitaxy

The current state-of-the-art CdZnTe-based HgCdTe IR detectors are seriously limited by their higher cost and smaller array format size due to the lower device yield and smaller wafer size available, which is fundamentally dominated by the lower crystal quality. In recent years, much attention has...

Fundamentals of quantum entanglement (second edition)

This book builds on the first edition of Fundamentals of Quantum Entanglement to provide a transparent introduction to the principles and physics of quantum entanglement. It is an education tool for those practitioners that were not aware of the physical origin of quantum entanglement: the Dirac-...

Modeling and computation in vibration problems, volume 2

These books provide a state-of-the-art treatment of mathematical theories of vibration. The second volume covers soft computing, including machine intelligence techniques and uncertainty scenarios. It is an invaluable guide for graduate and postgraduate students, teachers and researchers in field...

An introduction to solar variability

Modern optimization methods for science, engineering and technology

This book reviews the fundamentals, background and theoretical concepts of optimization principles in a comprehensive manner along with their potential applications and implementation strategies. The book will be useful for a wide spectrum of target readers such as research scholars, academics an...

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...

Spectroscopic probes of quantum matter

This graduate-level book explains how the spectroscopic probes, which examine excitations in various phases of matter, are modeled within the quantum theory and how their outcome is interpreted as the collective response of many interacting particles in thermal equilibrium. Practical examples are...

Internet of things in biomedical sciences

Discussion of various IOT based systems for classification and design strategy of biomedical systems are provided in the book. This book can serve as a pillar for the IOT application in biomedical systems understanding.

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.

Photography (second edition)

Photography: Physics and Art in Focus uses the art of photography as a point of departure for learning about physics, while also using physics as a point of departure for asking fundamental questions about the nature of photography as an art.

Efficient extreme ultraviolet mirror design

Efficient Extreme Ultraviolet Mirror Design describes an approach to designing EUV mirrors with reduced computational time and memory requirements, providing a comprehensive grounding in the fundamentals of the EUV mirror and knowledge of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. It is an ...

3d printed smart sensors and energy harvesting devices

The book aims to explore the state-of-the-art integration of 3D printing technology in smart sensing and energy harvesting systems. By presenting a comprehensive overview of the field, the book seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, serving as a valuable...

Creating materials with a desired refraction coefficient (second edition)

The second edition of Creating Materials with a Desired Refraction Coefficient includes three new chapters and provides a recipe for creating materials with a desired refraction coefficient and solves the many-body wave scattering problem for many small impedance bodies.

Foundations of regenerative biology and medicine

Regenerative biology and medicine is a rapidly developing field that can revolutionize medicine. This book introduces the essentials of regenerative biology and medicine to advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, as well as students and professionals outside the field who need (a...

Nanostructured materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Nanostructure-based photoelectrochemical water splitting is a promising process for converting solar energy into hydrogen energy. This book presents the latest research and developments in the area of photoactive nanostructured materials and their photoelectrochemical water splitting for applicat...

A course on digital image processing with matlab®

A Course on Digital Image Processing with MATLAB® describes the principles and techniques of image processing using MATLAB®. Every chapter is accompanied by a collection of exercises and programming assignments, the book is augmented with supplementary MATLAB code, and hints and solutions to prob...

Physics of the lorentz group (second edition)

This book explains the Lorentz mathematical group in a language familiar to physicists. This new edition extends applications to optical sciences and includes five new chapters on applications in statistical physics, condensed matter physics. quantum optics and quantum information and artificial ...

Nuclear materials science (second edition)

This book provides an overview of the intersection of nuclear engineering and materials science at a level approachable by advanced students from materials, engineering and physics. The text explains the unique aspects needed in the design and implementation of materials for use in demanding nucl...

Ultra poincaré chaos and alpha labeling

Ultra Poincaré chaos offers an alternative to Lorenz chaos, showcasing alpha unpredictability, which is a characteristic of an isolated motion. Alpha labeling is a valuable mathematical structure for studying complexity, as well as for the entirety of dynamical systems theory. Additionally, uniqu...

Thermodynamics of complex systems

This text provides a concise introduction to non-equilibrium thermodynamics of open, complex systems using a first-principles approach. The book is a valuable reference text for researchers interested in thermodynamics and complex systems, and useful supplementary reading for graduate courses in ...

Hot carriers in semiconductors

This research and reference text provides up-to-date coverage of the latest research on hot carriers in semiconductors, with a focus on the background, theoretical approaches, measurements and physical understanding required to engage with the field. Pitched at an introductory level, it equips re...

Neurological disorders and imaging physics, volume 3

This volume covers the state-of-the-art topics that investigate two significant neurological disorders, autism apectrum disorder (ASD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), from the theoretical perspective and also focuses on the practical aspects. The materials are presented in a way that can be benefic...

Aptasensors for point-of-care diagnostics of cancer

This book will demonstrate the current advancement in the field of point-of-care aptasensors-based diagnostic devices, and their working principles, with a historical overview of their utility along with future developments.

Quantum mechanics for nuclear structure, volume 2

Quantum Mechanics for Nuclear Structure, Volume two follows on from its predecessor by examining topics essential for understanding the many-body formulation. The algebraic structure of quantum theory is emphasised throughout as an essential aspect of the mathematical formulation of many-body qua...

Quantum computing (second edition)

This comprehensive second edition will allow readers to develop a working understanding of quantum computing as part of their general education or as a prelude to independent research on quantum computing.

Multimodality imaging, volume 2

This volume discusses various diseases related to lung, heart, peripheral arterial imaging, and miscellaneous topics like risk characterization and classification.

Neurological disorders and imaging physics, volume 1

This book provides an overview for all current applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic and monitoring method for the lifelong debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS).

Electromagnetic waves and lasers (second edition)

This book reviews electromagnetic wave theory with a special emphasis on lasers and how to use them in optical systems. It offers readers a quick overview to gain a competent general understanding of electromagnetic waves and lasers, and how to use lasers in optical systems.

An introduction to the physics of nuclear medicine (second edition)

This book gives an introduction to the physics of nuclear medicine including the principles of radiation detection physics, methods used in radionuclide therapy and techniques to produce images for diagnosis and intraoperative monitoring.

Path integral quantization

This is a self-contained and compact introduction to the derivation and methods of path integral approaches to quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. The necessary background mathematics as well as illustrative examples are included.

Experimental particle physics

Experimental Particle Physics is written for advanced undergraduate or beginning postgraduate students starting data analysis in experimental particle physics at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Assuming only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity, the text reviews ...

Laser safety

Laser Safety: Practical knowledge and solutions provides an in-depth guide to laser safety for a wide variety of people who work regularly with lasers and similar products. The authors provide useful techniques and methods to create a safe working environment for laser culture and answer a number...

The foundations of electric circuit theory

Circuit theory, one of the most important tools of the electrical engineer, can be derived with approximations from Maxwell’s equations although the two are often taught independently. This book treats these topics as a single subject and derives and presents the key results from circuit analysis...

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 ...

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.

Nanoscale energy transport

A valuable reference for researchers in physics, materials, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as graduate students, Nanoscale Energy Transport provides a comprehensive and insightful review of this developing topic. The text covers new developments in the scientific basis and the pra...

Effective teaching in large stem classes

This text is the ultimate guide to teaching large STEM classes, suitable for university teachers at all stages of their teaching career, covering research-informed theoretical and practical issues and supported by case studies.

Energy harvesting properties of electrospun nanofibers (second edition)

This book provides a comprehensive summary of the latest research advances in the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion properties and applications of electrospun nanofibers.

Life with hubble

A behind-the-scenes narrative of the Hubble mission. Told by the now retired Senior Project Scientist for Hubble, David Leckrone, this fascinating story recounts the history of the mission from 1990 to the present day. It tells the stories of scores of individuals who made major contributions to ...

Optical design for led solid-state lighting

This book provides an overview of the light performance of LED SSL and can further effectively apply optical design to SSL at different levels. Recommended for optical designers, illumination designers, LED optical engineers, students - upper level undergraduate and graduates.