The search for extraterrestrial intelligence

This is the first collegiate-level textbook to comprehensively cover the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), addressing its theoretical, practical, historical, and social aspects. It explores the nature of alien life, technosignatures, detection methods, and SETI’s place in society a...

Women and physics (second edition)

No other book brings together research on women and physics. This is the second edition of a volume that pulls together research on a variety of topics relating to gender and physics, collating the extant literature to provide a readable and concise grounding for the reader.

Lung cancer and imaging

Lung Cancer and Imaging provides an introduction to the methods currently used in lung cancer diagnosis and the promising new techniques that are emerging. Areas covered include the major trends and challenges in lung cancer detection and diagnosis, classification of cancer types, lung feature ex...

The integrated electro-mechanical drive

Aimed at scientists and engineers who specialise in integrated electro-mechanical drives, as well as researchers and students, this fundamental guide to the practical applications of mechatronics is applicable to transportation systems, industrial production processes, aerospace, aviation and aut...

Practical collider physics

Practical Collider Physics provides the first self-contained reference guide for the practical know-how involved in hadron collider physics, including both theoretical and experimental topics, and the statistical knowledge required to analyse hadron collider data.

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).

Introduction to networks of networks

Our world relies on networks, from power grids to communications and biology. Yet such networks do not function in isolation, but rather depend on each other. An Introduction to Networks of Networks provides a framework for how to think about and model these systems.

Modern physics

Intended for science and engineering students with a background in introductory physics and calculus, this textbook creates a bridge between classical and modern physics, filling the gap between descriptive elementary texts and formal graduate textbooks.

Gravitational waves in physics and astrophysics

This book introduces gravitational waves to advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, focusing on what gravitational waves are and how they are produced, as well as how they can be used to learn about astrophysical phenomena and cosmological observations, to investigate the interio...

Quantum statistical mechanics in classical phase space

Quantum and classical physics are presented as distinct and unrelated. Transformation to classical phase space gives researchers access to algorithms derived from classical statistical mechanics that promise results on much more favourable terms. This book offers a framework for understanding th...

Design and shielding of radiotherapy treatment facilities

Design and Shielding of Radiotherapy Treatment Facilities provides readers with a single point of reference for protection advice to the construction and modification of radiotherapy facilities. The book assembles a faculty of national and international experts on all modalities including megavol...

Condensed matter physics: a modern perspective

This book connects modern experimental discoveries with theoretical and fundamental concepts. It introduces the interacting and non-interacting aspects of fermionic systems and introduces the role of topology and symmetry in understanding material properties.

Mathematical devices for optical sciences

Modern optics is the physics of two-by-two matrices and harmonic oscillators. The one- and two-photon coherent states are based on the mathematics of harmonic oscillators. This comprehensive book examines the mathematical details of how two-by-two matrices, Wigner functions and the Lorentz group ...

Protein and peptide-based microarrays for multiplex detection

Protein and Peptide-based Microarrays for Multiplex Detection looks at the aspects of protein and peptide-based microarrays for multiplex detection, based on Rabiee’s Theory. It is a detailed and comprehensive guide for scientists, students and doctors.

Metamaterials and metasurfaces

This book explores the fundamental concepts, applications and future trends of metamaterials and metasurfaces. Being a suitable text book for teaching at bachelors and masters level it is also helpful for researchers working in the field of meta-research.

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...

Ultra-relativistic effects of laser beam and electron interactions

Synthesising previous research, this book presents a unitary treatment of the main effects that occur in the ultra-relativistic interactions between laser beams and electrons. Aimed at scientists, graduate students and professionals working in high-power laser facilities and labs, as well as thos...

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...

Advances in optical form and coordinate metrology

Advances in Optical Form and Coordinate Metrology covers the latest advances in the development of optical form and coordinate measuring instruments plus the manipulation of point cloud data.

Astronomical python

Over the past two decades, Python has become the de facto standard language of data science both in industry and astronomy (with the exception of simulations and other extreme scale computing problems). This course text is a full introduction to programming in Python with an explicit focus on ast...

Quantum mechanics: lecture notes

Quantum Mechanics: Lecture notes is intended to be the basis for a two-semester, graduate-level course. It includes chapters on quantum computation and cryptography, as well as quantum measurements and the interpretation of quantum mechanics.

Cold atmospheric plasma-based cancer therapy (second edition)

This second edition provides an up-to-date description of the fast-growing field of plasma-based cancer therapy, now including a detailed description of non-invasive modality, new in vivo work and adaptive plasma written by experts in these areas.

Hypersonic shock wave turbulent boundary layers

This book provides a comprehensive exposition of hypersonic turbulent boundary layers including the fundamental mathematical theory, structure of equilibrium boundary layers, and extensive surveys of Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS), Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and experiments.

Molecular theory of electric double layers

The focus is the application of modern liquid state theories to the electric double layer, where it demonstrates the ability of statistical mechanical approaches to enable a better and more quantitative understanding of electric double layers. Essential for students and researchers in interfacia...

Generalized hypergeometric functions

Generalized Hypergeometric Functions explores the way in which hypergeometric functions are interlinked with special functions, and it uses group theory to illustrate these relationships. The application of group theory to the study of special functions is a relatively new approach to the subject...

Laser–plasma accelerators and radiation sources

This book will describe the laser-plasma interactions that are driven by ultrashort ultra-intense lasers, such as electron acceleration, ion acceleration, and radiation generation, from their fundamental principles to instructions for constructing such sources, with a particular focus on novices ...

Detection systems in lung cancer and imaging, volume 1

Ultra-brief CopyThis book focuses on major trends and challenges in the detection of lung cancer, presenting work aimed at identifying new techniques and their use in biomedical analysis. Volume 1 examines the main applications of computer-aided diagnosis to lung cancer. It is ideal for academics...

Anatomy for the royal college of radiologists fellowship

Designed to support candidates through the training and examination scheme of bodies such as the Royal College of Radiologists, this text focuses on the aspects of anatomy that are most relevant to the achievement of fellowship status. There are chapters devoted to the anatomy of the head and nec...

Glass-based materials

Glass-based Materials is a comprehensive guide that delves into the multifaceted world of glass and glass-ceramic materials. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental properties, recent advancements, and diverse applications of glass-based materials in cri...

Humanitarian engineering for global oncology

This book provides a foundation for humanitarian engineering as applied to oncology care, drawing from various disciplines including radiation oncology.

Multimodality imaging, volume 1

This book provides technical details of the application of deep learning and machine learning in medical imaging for diagnosis brain, cardiovascular, liver, lung diseases. The text also explores the technical and ethical aspects of deep learning and machine learning applications in medical imaging.

Introduction to computational physics for undergraduates (second edition)

This book offers a practical introduction to computational physics for undergraduates, teaching essential numerical methods and programming skills to solve real-world physics problems across various domains.

Climate change resilience in the urban environment

This book provides a detailed overview of the risks associated with climate change for urban areas, including those risks to human health as well as to building integrity, the physical processes involved, and presents key information in which way the risks can be reduced and urban areas made more...

Applied geophysics for karst and sinkhole investigation

The book shows the potential of geophysical methods for resolving real problems of karst. The authors present an overview of the karst problem worldwide, examine Dead Sea evaporite karst and review geophysical methods for karst investigation.

Microbial fuel cells

This research and reference text explores the electrochemical performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). It provides invaluable coverage of the performance and trends of MFCs as well as a clear explanation of the recent advancements in MFC technology.

Quality assurance for scientists and engineers

The aim of this book is to introduce the topics of reliability andtopic of quality assurance management such as ISO17025 and ISO9001 to scientists at an early stage in their careers, which will ensure they are equipped with the appropriate tools to plan and execute well managed, reproducible scie...

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 ...

One physicist's guide to nuclear weapons

One Physicist’s Guide to Nuclear Weapons presents a truly global look at the history, use, and issues surrounding nuclear weapons from the perspective of physicist and writer Jeremy Bernstein. A first-hand witness to the development and science of nuclear weapons, he is in a unique position to hi...

Cosmic voids

The book will cover the following main areas: The discovery of voids, theoretical models and application to data, measurements of voids, cosmological constraints, cosmic voids for other areas of astrophysics, and machine learning with voids. Key Features • The first and unique book dedicated to c...

Rotation, reflection, and frame changes

Rotation, Reflection, and Frame Changes is an engineer’s practical resource for rotation-related theorems that might otherwise be difficult to find in literature. By providing extensive tutorials in requisite mathematics, intuitive insight, and computer source code, this work stands as a definiti...

Nanoparticle enhanced radiation therapy

The central purpose of nanoparticle enhanced radiotherapy (NPRT) is to more precisely control where the radiation dose is to be delivered, desirably with subcellular precision. The contents of this text covers the rationale and fundamental principles of NPRT, optimal nanoparticle size, concentrat...

Imaging in particle therapy

This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of imaging in Particle Therapy (PT) and its role in treatment planning and delivery, focusing on both current and developing near-room, in-room, and in-beam technologies crucial for treatment verification and adaptation, while addressing met...

Small particle ring accelerators and paul traps

This book covers small particle ring accelerators and Paul trap simulators for research and proof-of-principle experiments of advanced concepts.

Planar slow wave structure traveling wave tubes

This is a book devoted to the development of planar slow wave structure traveling wave tubes, which are miniature-sized high-power microwave amplifiers suitable for advanced manufacturing techniques and mass productions.

Eps grand challenges

In this book, we will look at all these aspects, going from particles, via atoms, cells, starts, galaxies, our place in the universe, to explore what makes us, human beings, really unique in nature: our ability to imagine and shape the future by making use of the scientific method.

Environmental applications of magnetic sorbents

The book is made up of about ten (10) chapters that will particularly focus on advanced research in the use of timely and useful innovative techniques in the synthesis of novel magnetic biosorbents using facile synthesis methods, their characterization, and extensive applications of the synthesiz...

Physics of shock and impact: volume 2

This book deals with the shock physics of solids. Comprising of two volumes, this work covers physical, material, mechanical and thermodynamic fundamentals. Volume 2, Materials and shock response, addresses equation of state in the shockwave and the response to shock of various material classes.

A modern introduction to dynamical systems

Brain–computer interfaces

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science and practice of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, computer science, and human–computer interaction. Its primary purpose is to equip readers with...

Medical and dental guidance notes (second edition)

This second edition addresses the safe use of ionising radiations (e.g., radioactive substances, X-rays, protons, neutrons, and electron beams) in the UK. These notes include general best practices of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017. Following the instructions...

Modern quantum mechanics and quantum information

Modern Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Information surveys the fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics against the backdrop of its use in modern science applications. Covering several topics in modern quantum mechanics and quantum information that do not appear in older texts, this authoritative a...

A journey into reciprocal space (second edition)

This is a substantially revised and expanded second edition of a book published in the Concise series. The book has been considerably extended and a number of corrections have been made to the text and diagrams. A new chapter (7) has also been added on distortion mode analysis. Many new diagrams ...

Predictive analytics in healthcare, volume1

The book provides information on where and how predictive analytics is used in various domains in the healthcare space, and identifies the future directions of each domain, enabling the readers to focus development efforts in that direction.

Fundamentals of industrial instrumentation (second edition)

This book establishes the physical principles with mathematical analysis and practical techniques used to measure variables most important for Instrumentation applications. This text book will provide students and recent graduates with the knowledge to design and build the measurement systems for...

Thermodynamic cycles for renewable energy technologies

This research and reference text surveys the role of specialised thermodynamic cycles in renewable energy technologies. The latest innovations in the technology of a range of cycles are analysed, and concepts and applications are introduced through clear diagrams that equip the reader to engage p...

Fundamental ideas in cosmology

This book examines the world of cosmological research, providing an in-depth critical review of the research associated with challenges to the standard Big Bang scenario. It is an excellent resource for working cosmologists, as well as undergraduate and graduate students of Astronomy and Philosop...

Nanomaterials for advanced energy and power storage devices

This book explores recent technological advancements regarding state of the art nanomaterials and nano systems for advanced energy and power storage.

Superconducting materials and their applications

This book provides a popular account of superconductivity and its applications for an interdisciplinary audience, including new entrants in this fascinating subject. It covers the characteristics of superconducting materials, particularly those with commercial applications, including MRI, MEG, hi...

Flexible electronics, volume 1

This volume covers the mechanical aspects of hard-film/soft-substrate structures and the impacts of stress and strain, including deformation and cycling of ductile films, and straining permeation barriers.

Rare-earth-free ferrimagnetic mn4n spintronics

The book provides the latest research trends on ferrimagnetic Mn4N-based thin films that have a magnetic compensation composition at room temperature and achieve ultrafast current-induced magnetic domain wall motion.

Optics experiments and demonstrations for student laboratories

This book on the laboratory teaching of optics is based on the author’s experience during many years in several universities and colleges. It describes basic experiments in optics that are suitable for student laboratories at undergraduate and graduate levels and do not require specialized equipm...

Low-energy collision physics

A book with a balanced approach to pedagogic and research frontiers in cold atomic collisions and related topics.

Techniques of classical mechanics

This book serves as an excellent stepping stone from introductory physics to graduate-level physics, it provides a level field for the various techniques used to solve problems in classical mechanics, it explains the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods more simply, and is a must for junior and sen...

An introduction to fluorescence correlation spectroscopy

A comprehensive course on fluorescence correlation spectroscopy covering an explanation of basic concepts, derivation of theoretical models, and experimental realisation of the technique.

Introduction to simulation methods for gas discharge plasmas

This book is an introduction to the numerical modelling methods for gas discharge plasmas for graduate students and junior researchers. Topics covered include the essentials of basic modelling approaches (particle, fluid, and hybrid) for gas discharges, and the implementation of these methods wit...

Batteries

Introducing battery fundamentals, this book explores state-of-the-art characterisation methods currently employed by the energy storage community. With a focus on Li-ion batteries, the text is ideal for researchers and students interested in the materials and characterization methods for batterie...

Phytochemicals as an epigenetic modifier in cancer prevention

Phytochemical-based cancer therapeutics by targeting epigenetic and cell signalling.

Introduction to general relativity and cosmology (second edition)

This second edition course text presents a modern, compact and digestible account of modern cosmology and general relativity.

Molecular photophysics and spectroscopy (second edition)

This new, expanded edition provides a fresh, accessible photon-based description of modern molecular spectroscopy and photophysics for senior undergraduates and graduate students. Includes works examples and purposely devised illustrations.

Optical forces on atoms

With a focus on graduate students and young researchers, this book discusses the topics that lay the foundation stones of interaction of ultra-cold atoms with optical potentials, developed over last three decades.

Ordered and disordered metamaterials

This book provides a detailed introduction to the basic metamaterial modelling approaches and an overview of innovative phenomena enabled by metamaterials. It covers discussions on the fundamental formalisms used in the study of metamaterials and illustrates the application of these in different ...

Oscillations

Written as a reference book for engineers and physicists, this book explores the relation between dynamic atomic force microscopy (AFM) and oscillation theory. Because of its layout, this text can be used as a general introduction to oscillation theory or as an introduction to dynamic AFM.

Cognitive sensors, volume 2

Volume 2 features Cognitive Sensors in smart healthcare, including appropriate Signal Processing, Filtering, Machine Learning and AI for medical Cognitive Science analysis and applications; Case Studies, Brain Disorder and Stress analysis.

Semiconductors (second edition)

Semiconductors form the basis for the nano-electronics industry that powers everyday life. This book covers the electronic band structure, the lattice dynamics and the transport properties of semiconductors, and is an essential guide for first-year graduate level students.

Extragalactic astrophysics (second edition)

This book is designed to be an advanced undergraduate or graduate level text book on Extragalactic astrophysics. The second edition contains over 50 pages of new and updated material, and questions have been added to the end of each chapter.

Sustainable nanomaterials for energy applications

This book reviews the fundamental and applied issues regarding the synthesis and properties of nanomaterials, together with their use in technological applications covering the generation, storage, and transformation of energy, including sustainability concerns.

Composites engineering: an a–z guide

Composites Engineering: An A–Z Guide provides a quick and accessible reference to composites terminologies. Comprehensive without being overly detailed, it fills a gap for an accessible reference text of composites engineering terms and concepts. It is ideal for composites scientists and engineer...

Energy-smart buildings

Energy-Smart Buildings intends to provide a brief research source for building technology and regulations in terms of energy efficiency, as well as discussing fundamental aspects and cutting-edge trends for new buildings and retrofitting the current building stock. Sources of renewable and sustai...

An introduction to solar variability

Integrability using the sine-gordon and thirring duality

This book provides a description of the duality between two integrable systems: the 1+1-dimensional Sine-Gordon model and the 1+1-dimensional Thirring model. It’s an opportunity for a focussed study of integrability in its wider breadth of interest, maintaining a clear ultimate purpose in mind: u...

Electrochemical energy storage devices and supercapacitors

This book provides a comprehensive account of the fundamental aspects of electrochemical energy storage devices. Electrochemical properties of materials and performance assessment parameters are discussed alongside an analysis of their potential commercial applications. This book is ideal for und...

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...

Mathematical modelling and characterization of cylindrical structures

Mathematical Modelling and Characterization of Cylindrical Structures examines the analytical and computational methods used to describe and predict the behavior of cylindrical forms, which are central to engineering, applied sciences, and materials research. Cylindrical structures—such as pipeli...

Airborne radioactive discharges and human health effects

This book is an essential introduction to the basic principles of radiation protection and aerosol physics, including applications within international and UK law for the protection of the public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation. The text also discusses the difficulties with th...

Application of low dimensional topological materials in spintronics

This book gives a concise introduction to the principles of topological insulators, and introduces how the special properties of topological insulators can be used in Spintronics. It discusses the typical Hamiltonians of topological insulators and superconductors, with a focus on Group IV materia...

Radio photonics

This book covers recent technological developments and advanced aspects of optical transmission techniques, focusing on the fundamental mechanics relevant to radiofrequency and optical engineers. It is ideal for engineers, upper level undergraduate and graduate level students in electrical engine...

Separation of variables and superintegrability

Separation of variables methods for solving partial differential equations are of immense importance in mathematical physics and they are the most powerful tool known for obtaining explicit solutions. This book provides an up-to-date presentation of the theory of separation of variables and its r...

Mott insulators

This text introduces the subject of Mott insulators and reviews present knowledge in the field, enabling students and researchers to get acquainted with this very interesting and emerging area of science and technology.

Advances in flexible and printed electronics

This book focuses on recent advancements of flexible and printing electronics.

Mastering computer vision with pytorch and machine learning

This book is a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students who want to expand their knowledge of advanced computer vision techniques using PyTorch.

Solving climate change

This book explains how the world can stabilize Earth’s climate and minimize future damage from climate change, presenting the latest analytical tools and data for those who want to help solve the biggest collective challenge humanity has ever faced.

Printing technologies and applications

In this book, the interactions between printing method, ink and substrate surface are discussed in order to achieve optimal results and durability.

Flexible electronics, volume 2

This volume focuses on thin-film transistors (TFTs) and their properties, as well as covering field effect transistors (FETs), including electrolyte-gated field-effect transistors such as EGOFETs and OECFETs.

Human-assisted intelligent computing

This edited book focuses on well-known and new methodologies of optimization techniques in human-assisted computing that are used to resolve some of the very complicated and hard problems we face today

Lasers in medical diagnosis and therapy

Lasers in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy: Basics, applications and future prospects provides an overview on medical lasers and laser systems as well as laser applications in medical diagnosis and therapy. Since it was written by physicists, it focusses on the physics and underlying mechanisms of l...

A modern course in quantum field theory, volume 2 (second edition)

This volume tackles more advanced themes often found in longer three-semester, or specialist further advanced postgraduate courses. Written for advanced students, the work provides complete material for a two or three semester course and includes numerous exercises, some with detailed solutions. ...