Commercialising fusion energy

This edited book provides an overview of the commercialisation of fusion energy technology, giving emphasis to the emerging role of private sector entities. The editors believe there is a need for a good overview of a complex phenomenon that has the potential to transform fusion energy research a...

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.

Composite interfaces in mechanical design

Composite Interfaces in Mechanical Design provides fundamental details on the science and engineering of interfaces in fibre reinforced polymer composites. The book takes a broad approach to understanding the role of the interface on the mechanical performance of composite materials by considerin...

Crystalline solid state physics

This book covers the standard scope of a basic condensed matter course with two unique features to aid students: 1) explicit calculational details are provided and; 2) animations are interspersed throughout the book to aid the visualization of more abstract concepts.

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.

Optical radiation and matter

Optical Radiation and Matter provides a deeper look at electricity and magnetism and the interaction of optical radiation with molecules and solid materials. It will complement any course on advanced electricity and magnetism, electro-optics, and radiation and matter.

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.

Artificial intelligence

The book serves a comprehensive resource offering medical research community with all the essential information needed to analyze and study physiological and physical signals as well as Smear Blood Images.

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...

Modern classical optical system design

Modern Classical Optical System Design (MCOSD) shares the author’s “bag of tricks”, knowledge, experience, and interpretation of optical design fundamentals to the development of optical systems in a modern fast-paced product development context. Topics include imaging principles, elements of len...

Energy from nuclear fusion

Building on a scientifically-grounded account of the physics, Prof. Dunlap’s book explores a range of issues relevant to nuclear fusion and its role in solving the energy problem. Energy from Nuclear Fusion bridges the gap between descriptive texts and those intended for specialists, providing an...

Waves in nonlinear layered metamaterials, gyrotropic and plasma media

The purpose is to give a wide, tutorial-driven, presentation of the theory of wave processes occurring in layered nonlinear and active metamaterials, gyrotropic and plasma media; to determine the regularities of electromagnetic wave propagation and formation of wave structures.

Barocaloric effects in the solid state

This reference text provides a comprehensive review of the fundamentals, materials and techniques currently exploited to uncover the physicochemistry concealed in the caloric response of materials under pressure, which is key to realising potential applications.

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...

Sun protection

Sun Protection differentiates itself from other texts by adopting a risk management approach to determine whether, how, and in what circumstances, harm might be caused, and to explore the feasibility of various strategies in controlling exposure to solar UV radiation. This multi-disciplinary book...

Molecularly imprinted polymers for environmental monitoring

This multidisciplinary book provides a comprehensive overview of the fabrication and development of molecularly imprinted polymer-based devices for various sensing applications.

Intellectual property for scientists and engineers

Defining and measuring nature (second edition)

In this significantly updated and extended edition of his popular book, Jeffrey Huw Williams outlines the history of the science of measurement, the origin of the world’s measurement system – the Metric System – and the recent redefinition based on fundamental quantum properties.

Modelling and analysis of active biopotential signals in healthcare, volume 1

This book focuses on analysis and modelling of active bio potential signals addressing the real-time challenges in biomedical signal processing used in a variety of applications such as analysis, classification and identification of different disorders in healthcare systems.

Effective science communication (third edition)

This book is a practical guide for scientists to articulate their research compellingly to both their peers and other audiences, bridging the communication gap in the scientific community.

Effective science communication (second edition)

From preparing funding applications and publishing scientific papers, to presenting at conferences and engaging with different publics, Effective Science Communication will help you to get the most out of your research. This second edition brings the text up to date and includes additional materi...

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.

Approaching global oncology

The gap between the required and available cancer care in the world widened in the last decade for the majority of cancer patients. This book presents the need for global approaches and campaign for the scientific exploration of avenues to increase affordability of better value cancer treatment f...

Diagnostic biomedical optics

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

Model-based approaches in biomedical engineering

This practical guide explores the application of modelling in biomedical engineering and healthcare. The book uses a careful selection of topics that showcase the role of computational modelling in biomedical engineering.

Classical mechanics: problems with solutions

This volume, Classical 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 the reader’s convenience, the probl...

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...

Analytical evaluation of uncertainty propagation for probabilistic design optimisation

This book presents a novel approach to the evaluation and dealing with uncertainties of parameters and processes in technical systems with application to the probabilistic optimisation of engineering design while achieving the required high levels of efficiency, robustness, and reliability.

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.

Renewables (second edition)

This comprehensive review provides a detailed insight into renewable energy options, their current state of development and how they can provide an environmentally sustainable energy future. This second edition is extensively revised and includes the latest advances in the field.

High-pressure materials science

The book covers theoretical and experimental aspects of high-pressure materials science, including practical techniques, experimental results, and applications to materials design and synthesis. A range of techniques and materials are covered, including recent and high-pressure discoveries, creat...

Laser safety (second edition)

This text provides coverage of laser safety fundamentals and a broad range of real world laser safety topics. As a highly useful research and reference book it addresses many unique laser safety challenges.

Low-intensity control of nerve tissue activity

The book deals with the issues of neurostimulation or anesthesia of nerve fibers by weak microwave radiation or current pulses generated by an external source. The corresponding mechanisms of influence on action potential excitation thresholds are also considered.

Quantum resource theory

Predictive analytics in healthcare, volume 2

This book highlights the current and future applications of AI and its cutting-edge advancements, such as generative AI, in medical education, integrative medicine, precision medicine, and men's health. It also has a detailed chapter on academic entrepreneurship to inspire the next wave of academ...

Polarization and directional effects in the radiation from plasmas

The book covers various polarization and directional effects – practically important for diagnostics of plasmas – in the radiation of satellites of spectral lines from plasmas, in the intra-Stark spectroscopy of plasmas, in the Stark broadening of spectral lines by a high-energy hydrogen or deute...

Anthropomorphic phantoms in image quality and patient dose optimization

Anthropomorphic Phantoms in Image Quality and Patient Dose Optimization: A EUTEMPE Network book is invaluable for medical physicists and biomedical engineers, and it is unique in its form and content. The book focuses on the practical applications of anthropomorphic phantoms for research and educ...

Non-instantaneous impulsive differential equations

Non-instantaneous impulsive differential equations are widely used in physics, biology, dynamics and ecology, and have a wide-ranging scope within the scientific industry. This book will help pave the way for a better fundamental understanding of the mathematical models and how they can be implem...

Orbital angular momentum states of light

This book provides an in-depth introduction to modelling of long-range propagation of orbital angular momentum modes as well as more general structured light beams through atmospheric turbulence. It is a stand-alone reference material and is well suited to graduate students and researchers in opt...

Research collaboration

A practical approach to support researchers in their collaborations. Demonstrates the potential of collaboration, drawing on real-world experience of facilitating and advising collaborations ‘in the wild’. Provides tools and approaches that will help readers develop the skills and behaviours that...

Computational physics with r

"Computational Physics with R" introduces key numerical methods through practical R implementations, creating a bridge between physics and statistics and offering students and researchers a hands-on, reproducible approach to problem-solving.

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.

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...

Optical path theory

Optical path theory is the study of the consequences of the Fermat [principle. The Fermat principle is the axiom, the consequences the theorems. Mathematical presentation of concepts, complete with details, problems, solutions, and a multitude of useful examples - ideal for graduates in optics.

Advances in image and data processing using vlsi design, volume 1

This book provides a framework for design, modeling concepts, and application of Image Processing based systems using VLSI design techniques. This volume focuses on a range of topics including object detection, recognition, smart traffic management and more, helping the research community to get ...

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.

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...

Ultrasonic techniques for liquids characterisation

This handbook provides readers with a practical, “how-to” guide to the use of ultrasound for the characterization of fluids. Intended as a basic introduction (suitable for undergraduate courses) and an advanced text (targeting postgraduate researchers and R&D scientists/engineers in industry)...

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.

Measurement, uncertainty and lasers

Measurement of values is fundamental in science and technology. Measurement, Uncertainty and Lasers examines the importance of uncertainty, accuracy and precision of measurement, and explains how laser technology has helped improve measurement and redefine standards. This book discusses SI units,...

Light--material interactions and applications in optoelectronic devices

The aim of this book is to guide students and junior researchers how to investigate and understand optoelectronic devices via exploring the light-material interactions with graphical concepts and simplified formulas.

Explicit symmetry breaking in electrodynamic systems and electromagnetic radiation (second edition)

This second edition expands on the introduction to the concept of symmetries in electromagnetism and explicit symmetry breaking. It addresses some of the recent developments in the field of radiation from magneto-electric materials and ferroelectric materials and correlate them to the nature of s...

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.

First-principles calculations for cathode, electrolyte and anode battery materials

This book presents the first-principles calculations that can be used to determine the essential chemical and physical characteristics of cathode, electrolyte and anode materials in ion-based batteries. It is ideal for researchers and senior graduate students working on the theory and fundamental...

Flexible electronics, volume 3

This volume focuses on energy devices such as supercapacitors, batteries, energy harvesters, solar cells, and the applications of flexible electronics in displays and light-emission devices, CNT field emitters, sensors, memories, antennas and RFID tags.

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.

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.

Diamane

Diamane is a newly discovered carbon nanoallotrope that displays exceptional mechanical, optical, electrical, thermal, and vibrational properties, which can be an asset for new technologies. This book comprehensively covers the physics, synthesis, functionalization, characterization and advanced ...

Advanced signal processing for industry 4.0, volume 1

This book describes the use of advance signal processing techniques for different Industry 4.0 applications, including: Non-destructive testing, Decisions under Parametric Uncertainty, Deep learning for industrial sector, Energy-efficient Industry 4.0 etc. The book will help readers to understand...

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.

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.

Origins of giant planets, volume 1

Origins of Giant Planets is a comprehensive overview of giant planet formation aimed at new researchers in the field. Volume one covers protoplanetary disk theory, dynamics of planet-forming dust and ice, collisional grain growth, and planetesimal formation. The book is a valuable reference for a...

Image processing with python

This book explores the domain of image processing using Python, with the help of working examples and accompanying code. The example-led implementation of Python codes is provided in this book to train budding researchers, coders, and hobbyists in the field of machine intelligence and image proce...

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...

Techniques for lithium isotope separation, laser cooling, and scattering

This book explores basics of how to construct a laser isotope separation experiment, as well as a laser cooling magneto optical trap. It describes the minimum quantum mechanical background and fundamentals of optics needed to understand the experiments. The book provides detailed step-by-step tho...

Airborne radioactive discharges and human and environmental health effects (second edition)

This book is an essential introduction to those looking to enter the safety or environmental fields associated with new nuclear. Topics covered include the basic principles of radiation protection, aerosol physics and the impacts of radioactive discharges to both humans and the environment (flora...

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...

Lectures on the physics of extreme states of matter

Presented as a series of lectures and useful to a wide circle of students and young scientists, this book provides an introduction to the theoretical methods, experimental setups, facilities and results in this exciting area of research, allowing readers to get acquainted with fascinating problem...

Designing hybrid nanoparticles (second edition)

This text provides a concise overview of the technical approaches to the synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanoparticles, with a focus on one of the most promising ‘bottom-up’ techniques for designing tailored hybrid nanoparticles based on the practical magnetron-sputtering inert-gas-conde...

Organic lasers and organic photonics (second edition)

Organic Lasers and Organic Photonics (2nd Edn) provides an updated and extended version of its successful first edition. It offers an authoritative description of the physics and technology of tunable organic lasers in the liquid and solid state. It also describes electrically-pumped coherent OLE...

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.

Quantum optics and quantum computation

This course text studies the application of quantum mechanics to some of the most current and notable concepts in the area. Working through mathematically rigorous material using a clear and practical approach, it highlights the fundamental principles of quantum physics used to develop quantum co...

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...

Quantum mechanics of the diatomic molecule (second edition)

In this book, the authors describe how quantum mechanics can be used to predict and analyze diatomic molecule spectra in a gaseous state by discussing the calculation of their spectral line intensities. The book provides a comprehensive overview on diatomic molecule fundamentals before emphasisin...

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.

Interstellar flow and star formation

An insightful discussion of the basic physics underlying interstellar cloud formation and evolution, going beyond traditional but incomplete or unrealistic applications and emphasizing the continuum nature of the interstellar medium, followed by a unified account of the life cycle of interstellar...

Algorithmic information theory for physicists and natural scientists

This book has been written in the hope that readers will be able to absorb the key ideas behind algorithmic information theory so that they are in a better position to access the mathematical developments and to apply the ideas to their own areas of interest.

Hypersonic meteoroid entry physics

Hypersonic Meteoroid Entry Physics gives an overview of meteoroid atmospheric entry. It includes meteoroid observation in the outer space, the recovery of meteors on the earth surface and meteorite chemical analysis. For astrophysicists and aerospace engineering communities, this book will delive...

Blockchain-based peer-to-peer transactions in energy systems

Blockchain-based Peer-to-Peer Transactions in Energy Systems begins with an introduction to blockchain technology, which covers cryptographic hashing, Merkle trees, types of blockchain and common consensus mechanisms. It discusses selected real-world blockchains and their real-world applications....

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...

Astrophysical recipes

Astrophysical Recipes: The art of AMUSE delves into the ways in which computational science and astrophysics are connected and how the bridge between observation and theory are understood. This book provides a unique outline of the basic principles of performing simulations for astrophysical phen...

Gamma-ray bursts

Gamma-ray bursts cover various areas of astronomy and interest in them reaches a wide range of fields. The science behind them is rapidly moving and this book examines the knowledge that we now have as well as the questions that are continually being raised. Predominantly aimed at PhD students an...

Visible light communications (second edition)

The book explores the innovative application of Visible Light Communication (VLC) in enhancing autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation systems, emphasizing the integration of AI and Machine Learning to improve communication and safety in vehicular networks. It dissects the architecture...

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).

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 cancer, volume 5 (second edition)

This book aims to make very important topics in the physics of cancer such as mechanical characterization of cells using biophysical methods visible to the research community, with the goal of ensuring these special techniques receive more attention from the scientific community and are developed...