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.

Plasma modeling (second edition)

Plasma Modeling: Methods and applications presents and discusses the different approaches that can be adopted for plasma modeling. In this updated second edition, an extensive new part is added that discusses methods to calculate data needed in plasma modeling, such as thermodynamic and transport...

Laser beam profiling: cost-effective solutions

This book provides an overview of lasers, silicon sensors, and practical solutions to beam profiling which has never been presented in a single text. Intended as a laboratory handbook to undergraduate and graduate students using lasers and to serve as a refresher course for experienced researchers.

Modeling and design photonics by examples using matlab®

Modeling and Design Photonics by Examples with MATLAB® is a comprehensive study of computational photonics that will help readers to use modeling as an effective tool for designing and optimizing photonic systems.

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 ...

Quantum metrology with photoelectrons, volume 3

Quantum Metrology with Photoelectrons Vol. 3 expands, explores, and illustrates new computational developments in quantum metrology with photoelectrons: specifically, the application of new python-based tools to tackle general problems in photoionization matrix element retrieval.

Vibrational excitations in multilayer nanostructures

Results of the original investigations by the authors in the field of electron-vibrational processes and states of the electron-hole-phonon systems are represented from the unified standpoint and applied for the analysis of diverse physical phenomena in the multilayer planar, cylindrical, and sph...

The physics of sound waves (second edition)

The Physics of Sound Waves: Music, Instruments, and Sound Equipment, Second Edition describes the properties of sound waves as they relate to the production of sound by musical instruments, the perception and interpretation of sound, FFT analysis, recording and reproduction of musical sounds, and...

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.

Total internal reflection fluorescence (tirf) and evanescence microscopies

This book offers a complete presentation of the physics, math, and experimental setups for both TIRF and related evanescence microscopies, for both excitation or emission. It also discusses combinations of evanescence microscopies with numerous other microscopy techniques.

Theory of electromagnetic pulses (second edition)

This short monograph presents the theory of electromagnetic pulses in a simple and physical way. All pulses discussed are exact localized solutions of the Maxwell equations, and have finite energy, momentum and angular momentum.

Neurological disorders and imaging physics, volume 5

This book focuses on major trends and challenges in the area of dyslexia, epilepsy and Parkinson’s, and aims to identify new techniques and their applications in biomedical analysis. This is an essential reference for students and researchers in medical imaging, brain imaging, image processing, a...

Nanoelectronics

This course text provides comprehensive coverage for fundamental and advanced courses in nanoelectronics. It provides insight into the future of electronics, emerging devices, logic and memory, sensors, systems architecture, nanofabrication, and the fundamental physics behind nanoelectronics.

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.

Ionization and ion transport (second edition)

This entry-level text introduces the reader to the elementary physics and chemistry at the heart of plasma science and engineering, from the basic particles and properties of plasmas and gas discharges to how they are formed.

Nonlinear phenomena in the radiation from plasmas

This book describes various nonlinear phenomena in the radiation from plasmas, which are both fundamentally important because of the rich physics behind these phenomena, and also practically important as the most informative way to study laboratory and astrophysical plasmas is by analysing their ...

Edge intelligence

The book explores edge intelligent techniques and solutions that can be incorporated into IoT-enabled applications. It paves way for researchers and innovators to rethink the application of edge intelligent techniques for their problem domains.

Skin photoaging (second edition)

This Second Edition provides an overview of the currently available treatment approaches for the prevention and treatment of aging skin and their level of efficacy.

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.

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...

Physiological measurement of tissue

The timely text provides a review of the properties of tissue and tissue equivalent materials, including an overview of properties and measurement methodologies, as well as incorporating simulants, relevant sensor systems and data sets.

Blockchain with artificial intelligence for healthcare

This book reviews the technologies and benefits offered by AI and blockchain in particular, and the integration of both in modern biomedical research. The information technology and applications discussed in the book will be essential for anyone needing to understand how these technologies will f...

Atomic and molecular physics (second edition)

This second edition course text introduces the fundamental quantum physics of atoms and molecules. It is the first book in a series of three aiming to present a broad coverage of atomic, molecular, solid-state and statistical physics, and is well suited to accompany undergraduate courses in these...

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.

Experimental astrophysics

This book gives advanced undergraduate students a description of the most popular techniques and instrumentation employed in modern astrophysics, focusing on electromagnetic radiation and its detection spanning from radio- to X-ray wavelengths.

Neurological disorders and imaging physics, volume 4

This book focuses on major trends and challenges in the area of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and presents work aimed to identify new techniques and their use in biomedical analysis.

Time domain electromagnetics

This book, aimed at researchers, practitioners and advanced students will bring the concepts of time and frequency domain reflectometry together, helping the reader develop a detailed understanding not only of each method, but of the relationships between them, and how they can each be used to th...

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...

Phase space crystals

This book aims to develop a general framework of condensed matter theory in phase space, instead of configuration space, of a dynamical system. The book covers topics ranging from dynamical systems, Floquet theory, topological physics to quantum many-body physics and time crystals.

Liquid dielectrics in an inhomogeneous pulsed electric field (second edition)

Written by leading experts in the field, this book comprehensively describes the phenomena that occur in liquid dielectrics under the influence of inhomogeneous pulsed electric fields. This second edition also addresses the development of the theory over the past few years and features extensive ...

Turbulence and instabilities in magnetised plasmas, volume 2

This book is the second of a two-volume set, providing a comprehensive fundamental introduction to gyrokinetic theory and gyrofluid turbulence.

The jaynes–cummings model and its descendants

This comprehensive review conveys the fundamental generality of the Jaynes–Cummings Model’s (JCM) formalism, looking at a wide range of applications in specific physical systems and across disciplines including atomic physics, quantum optics, solid-state physics and quantum information sciences. ...

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 ...

Ultrasound-mediated imaging of soft materials

Ultrasound-mediated imaging in scattering media has deep roots in condensed matter physics. This book explores these roots and provides a comprehensive review of imaging with light and ultrasound, focusing mainly on recovery of mechanical contrasts. It is suitable reference material for graduate ...

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...

An introduction to ultracold atoms with analytical and numerical methods

This graduate level textbook provides a numerical and analytical perspective of the Bose Einstein Condensates, starting the most basic level. The authors will trace the origin of BECs from scratch (in almost a layman’s perspective). They will then sketch the algorithmic approach needed to generat...

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.

Philosophy of physics

This book outlines three different approaches to philosophy of physics, and highlights their differences by showing how they engage specific topics and issues, including method, discovery, and theory.

Scientific basis of the royal college of radiologists fellowship (2nd edition)

A learning and revision resource for those studying for radiology fellowship examinations. Updated with more than 50 new questions, and a new chapter on functional and molecular imaging.

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.

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.

Handbook of exact solutions to the nonlinear schrödinger equations (second edition)

This book aims to organise and centralise existing solutions of the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLSE). This expanded second edition contains new solutions published or derived since the first edition. Noting the increasing interest in and applications of the fractional nonlinear Schrödinger e...

Impurity transport in magnetically confined plasmas

This reference text covers the diagnostics, experimental approach, and results of recent impurity transport studies in tokamak and helical plasmas. It also covers the impurity transport parallel to the magnetic field in the scrape-off layer (SOL) and the impact of magnetic topology on impurity tr...

Cloud computing in astronomy

Backscattering sources, volume 1

Aimed at those entering the field for the first time, this first volume provides a background in classical electromagnetism and relativity to facilitate the understanding of Thomson and Compton backscattering phenomena.

Statistical mechanics: lecture notes

Statistical Mechanics: Lecture notes forms the basis for a one-semester course on thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with large attention given to fluctuations of various physical variables. To help develop the students toolkit, a brief introduction to physics kinetics is also included.

Analytical lens design

This book examines the problem of designing an on-axis stigmatic lens, a lens free of spherical aberration, using two postulates: the Fermat principle and Snell’s Law. It is a valuable resource for industrial specialists and academics in lens design and optics, and is an insightful guide for opti...

Magnetically confined fusion plasma physics, volume 2

This book focuses on the multifluid theory in the field of magnetically confined plasma physics. It is an advanced review on the state-of-the-art theory and application of magnetically confined plasma physics.

Generation iv nuclear reactors

Generation IV nuclear reactors are designed to be safe, economical and to produce minimal radioactive waste material. The present book reviews the various categories of Generation IV reactors and their applications.

Physics of cancer, volume 6 (second edition)

The book ‘The Physics of Cancer Volume 6 (Second edition)’ focuses on the topics of extracellular vesicular communication of cancer cells with their environment, the role of autophagy in cancer, the dual function of mast cells in solid tumors, and the effects of the mechanical properties of cance...

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.

Essential concepts in metamaterials

A step-by-step introduction to metamaterials and metasurfaces that takes advanced undergraduates and first-year postgraduates from core wave physics to modern concepts and applications of these materials across electromagnetics, acoustics, and elasticity.

Lasers and their application in the cooling and trapping of atoms (second edition)

This book is designed to give the reader with an overview of the design and operation of a laser and some of its important commercial applications. The book reviews the use of lasers for the cooling and trapping of atoms and the application of this technology to the observation of Bose-Einstein c...

Fourier transform and its applications using microsoft excel® (second edition)

This new edition updates and greatly expands upon the first, with additional examples and exercises in various application domains as well as a new chapter on Quantum random walks and Fourier analysis.

Mathematical methods for cryocoolers

Mathematical Methods for Cryocoolers provides the first comprehensive treatment of the mathematical frameworks that underpin modern cryogenic refrigeration systems. Cryocoolers are critical technologies enabling astronomy, quantum science, particle physics, and advanced aerospace applications. Th...

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...

Ultrasonics

This book reviews state-of-art technological developments and recent advances in ultrasonic research, including metrological applications, non-destructive evaluation, sensing, devices, physics, and medical diagnosis and treatment.

Foundations of chemical kinetics

This book examines foundational theories in chemical kinetics, taking a hands-on approach that bridges from theory to application. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, this book focuses on theories that provide insights into basic physical principles that govern the rates of chemi...

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.

Molecular response and genetic engineering for stress in plants, volume 1

The focus of the book is to review the different abiotic stress response mechanisms in plants with respect to the latest research from the last two decades, including the modern omics approaches utilized in the area for the development of stress resilient crops.

Breast image reconstruction and cancer detection using microwave imaging

This reference text explores breast cancer, Microwave scattering and microwave imaging based cancer detection. It also covers the basics of Microwave imaging and advanced methods in image reconstruction techniques. The role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in breast cancer diagnosi...

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...

Magnetic resonance in organic electronic and optoelectronic devices

This book explores recent breakthroughs in magnetic resonance techniques, offering critical insights into organic electronic and optoelectronic devices for researchers, developers, and 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.

Nanostructured materials for sustainable energy and environmental remediation

This reference text explores the functional aspects of different nanostructured materials and their corresponding engineering applications. It demonstrates how nanostructured materials, and their device applications are linked, providing a vital bridge between the research and realisation of the ...

Time and time again

This book explores the role Dutch scholars played in the development of instruments and technology in the 17th Century that would allow sailors to accurately and precisely determine their position, in particular longitude, using the motions of the Sun/stars together with accurate time pieces.

Quantum mechanics: problems with solutions

Quantum Mechanics: Problems with Solutions contains detailed model solutions to the exercise problems formulated in the companion Lecture Notes volume. In many cases, the solutions include result discussions that enhance the lecture material. For readers' convenience, the problem assignments are ...

Physics of digital photography (second edition)

This book provides an overview of the detailed physics involved in the imaging chain for an audience of scientists and engineers. With the increasing use of digital photography in a research environment, modern scientists and engineers need to better understand the science behind digital photogra...

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...

Nonlinear ultrasonic guided waves

The book sets the stage for nonlinear guided waves by introducing nonlinear wave propagation in 1D and expanding the mathematical treatment to guided waves. It considers self-interaction for harmonic generation and mutual interactions for wave mixing. It demonstrates the characteristics of nonlin...

The investigative science learning environment: a guide for teacher preparation and professional development

The goal of this book is to help prepare future physics teachers who will engage their students in learning physics by practicing it and implement the ISLE approach in their classrooms.

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...

Surface science and synchrotron radiation

Why should an established surface scientist leave his/her own laboratory to perform synchrotron radiation experiments? This book seeks to answer this question, describing the scope to obtain significantly improved data by established methods, but also entirely new data using techniques for which ...

Backscattering sources, volume 2

The top-performing X-ray and gamma ray sources are synchrotrons and Free Electron Lasers, which require large investment. Consequently, more affordable and accessible platforms are required for research and applications based on X-rays and gamma rays. CBS is a subset of Thomson and Compton scatte...

Surface nmr for hydrogeology

Surface nuclear magnetic resonance (SNMR) is a newly developed, non-invasive geophysical method designed for groundwater prospecting. This book provides an overview of the SNMR method and deals with some of the most pervasive problems faced by the SNMR methodology. The book is intended for a wide...

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...

Quantum mechanics of the diatomic molecule with applications

Summarizing more than 30 years of quantitative analysis of temporally and spatially-resolved experimental records, and introducing insights that are essential in utilizing the inherent symmetries associated with diatomic molecules, this is a valuable reference to any academic engaged in the field...

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.

Philosophy and the interpretation of quantum physics

Provides an oversight of many views on the interpretation of quantum physics and the wide philosophical debate that still embroils this subject. The breadth of coverage and renewed interest surrounding the interpretation of quantum physics makes the book essential reading for physicists as well a...

An introduction to the physics of nuclear medicine

The complexity and vulnerability of the human body has driven the development of a diverse range of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in modern medicine. This book offers an insight into the physics of nuclear medicine by explaining the principles of radioactivity, how radionuclides are produ...

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.

Quantum mechanics for nuclear structure, volume 1

This book offers a detailed introduction into the field of quantum mechanics applied to nuclear structure, and is intended for as a primer for nuclear physics graduate students and postgraduate students seeking a solid foundation in the subject.

Computation in science (second edition)

The book explains how computing is used in the natural sciences and provides a high-level overview of relevant aspects of computer science and software engineering with a focus on concepts, results and applications. It is intended for both graduate students and experienced scientists.

Developments in photoelasticity

Developments in Photoelasticity presents the time-tested advancements that have brought about a fundamental change in employing photoelastic analysis to solve a diverse range of applications. Focusing on developments made since 2010, this high-level reference text is an invaluable tool for analys...

Real-time applications of advanced electrochemical sensing devices

The present book represents a summary of “Emerging Trends in Electrochemical Devices based on Carbon composite materials & its Applications”, and assessment of most significant biological and hazardous molecules.

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.

Transmission and processing for data center networking

An invaluable source for scientists, engineers, professors and mid-senior level students involved with data transmission and processing, this book offers an insight into data centre transport technology centres and the principal techniques for modern communication transmission of ultra-wideband c...

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...

Warm dense matter

This book provides an introductory overview of warm dense matter research for new postgraduate students entering the field. Author David Riley, based at the Centre for Plasma Physics at Queen’s University Belfast, covers a broad range of topics with an emphasis on experimental techniques.

Aurivillius phase materials

This book provides an overview of Aurivillius phase layer structured ferroelectrics, with a focus on in-depth classification of layer structured materials and their role in developing environmentally sustainable compounds. It is an essential reference for professionals and academics working in th...

Diagnostic biomedical optics

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

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 ...

Black silicon

The ability to tailor the morphology of semiconductors in order to obtain the desired properties will add new dimension to the fundamental physics, materials science and engineering of these materials for a variety of applications. Due to its high absorptance, Black Silicon presents new opportuni...

Principles of biophotonics, volume 1

This book aims to teach students, instructors and professionals the basis of optical techniques for biomedical investigation. It is a text for researchers active at the interface between biology, medicine and optics. With the format of a classical textbook, this work contains the underlying theor...

Reconfigurable antennas

The book aims at covering the basic designs and methodology of reconfigurable antennas, to the recent developments in the field of reconfigurable antennas, metasurface-based reconfigurable designs, reflectarray and transmitarray based structures, and liquid-based reconfigurable antennas.