Dimensional analysis

An accessible, modern, self-contained and systematic overview to dimensional analysis for scientists and engineers. Explains how it can be applied practically to aid y a greater understanding of theoretical concepts, in designing experiments and analysing experimental data. With examples from the...

Inside the stars

This book describes the historical development of our current understanding of stellar interiors. It is a non-mathematical exposition intended for anyone interested in this subject.

Extragalactic novae

Extragalactic Novae: A historical perspective takes the reader on a journey chronicling the study of a class of eruptive variable stars known as "Novae Stella", Latin for "New Stars". These mysterious transient objects, now referred to simply as novae, have been recognized since antiquity, sudden...

Elementary fourier optics for science and engineering students

This book is a self-contained introduction to Fourier optics for STEM students, covering fundamentals to advanced applications (including holography and FFT) with built-in math and optics reviews, practical computational examples, and exercises.

A modern introduction to dynamical systems

Semiconductor non-equilibrium statistics

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

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...

Climate engineering

Written by one of the leading active researchers into climate engineering this textbook will educate those interested in climate engineering. Written in an unbiased manner and provides a detailed description of the various technologies being discussed that might be deployed to ameliorate or rever...

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.

A mathematically coherent quantum gravity

This book describes a coherent mathematical framework for both the evolution of discrete space–time and the quantum graviton in the Planck regime. The result is a coherent mathematical framework that encapsulates newer developments on both the evolution of discrete space–time and the quantum grav...

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.

Bionanomaterials for environmental and agricultural applications

Providing an extensive review of the latest research, this book explores the prospects and limitations of using bionanomaterials in a range of environmental and agricultural applications. It is an invaluable reference for scientists, researchers and academics working in the fields of biomaterials...

The chandra x-ray observatory

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has ushered in a revolution in X-ray astronomy. Written by leading experts in the field to celebrate its 20th anniversary this book includes current reviews of the major discoveries and scientific results from Chandra to date. Topics range from solar-system object...

Astrophysical polarimetry

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.

Planetary diversity

This book presents an exploration of the potential diversity of rocky planets through a quantitative study of how planetary processes change as properties deviate from the Earth. Changes in four specific properties are considered: the presence of a magnetic field, the production and loss of inter...

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...

Cmos image sensors

The book describes the operating principles of CMOS images sensors, their architecture and performance, on-chip and external electronics, and characterisation techniques. Most of the book explores the pinned photodiode pixel, the experimental methods for image sensor characterisation, and present...

A concise introduction to quantum mechanics (second edition)

This extended and updated second edition course text presents a logical and concise introduction to the basic concepts, applications, and physical meaning of quantum mechanics. Numerous applications of wave mechanics and Dirac notation are provided, including angular momentum, perturbation theory...

The physics of sound and music, volume 1

This first volume of ‘The Physics of Sound and Music: A complete course text’ is a textbook providing a complete resource to accompany undergraduate courses on the physics of sound and music. It contains all the material needed for a one semester, 14 week, four-credit hour-long course, and is sup...

Modern applications of 3d/4d ultrasound imaging in radiotherapy

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of 3D/4D ultrasound imaging in radiotherapy. It identifies barriers to the clinical implementation of ultrasound-guided radiotherapy, and provides a critical discussion of potential solutions as well as highlighting exciting new opportunitie...

Cognitive sensors, volume 1

Cognitive sensors and associated AI and algorithms are most important components of cognitive science research and studies. This book provides a critical review of the emerging themes of cognitive sensors, how it functions and its applications in a range of disciplines.

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...

Biomechanical modeling of the cardiovascular system

Biomechanical Modeling of the Cardiovascular System brings together the challenges and experiences of academic scientists, leading engineers, industry researchers and students to enable them to analyse results of all aspects of biomechanics and biomedical engineering. It also provides a springboa...

Matrix models of string theory

Beginning with a systematic review of the standard exposition of string theory, this book proceeds to provide a comprehensive presentation of matrix models of string theory and their areas of applications, and includes an appendix on Monte Carlo algorithms and methods used for matrix models of st...

Metamaterial and frequency selective surface assisted antenna design

This book serves as a comprehensive resource on the application of metamaterial in different areas such as - wireless communications, microwave, terahertz and medical domains. It covers different aspects of metamaterial starting from theoretical concepts to hardware implementation.

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...

Common envelope evolution

This book explains the physics of common envelope evolution and relates it to the approximations that are frequently used for modeling the onset, progression, and outcome of common envelope phases.

Flow measurement by electromagnetic induction

This book describes basic principles of electromagnetic induction measurements and consolidates the outcomes of recent research. It encompasses pipeline electromagnetic flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, multiphase flow electromagnetic flowmeters and flow field of electromagnetic induction...

Solitons in crystalline processes (2nd edition)

An introduction to the statistical thermodynamics of phase transitions in crystallized solids, polymers and liquid crystals. Written as an introductory treatise with respect to the soliton concept, the book examines structural transitions where the crystal symmetry changes, magnets and supercondu...

The structure of amorphous materials using molecular dynamics

This reference text demonstrates how molecular dynamics can be used in practice to achieve a precise understanding of structural properties for systems devoid of any order beyond the first interatomic distances. The ideas, concepts and methodologies covered are easily applicable to any system.

Advanced nuclear radiation detectors

This book is a comprehensive guide to the current state-of-the-art science and technology involved in the analysis and development of gamma-ray nuclear materials for commercial, medical, industrial, military and space applications. Thoroughly compiled, it brings to novice and advanced readers all...

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...

Quantum walks, limits, and transport equations

This book provides an overview of quantum walks, limits, and transport equations. After an introduction to quantum computing, quantum simulation, and then symmetries, it then narrows down to describe quantum transport and quantum walks.

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...

Nanotechnology for dentistry applications

This volume covers Nanotechnology applications in general dentistry & dental specialties, as well as discussing the current research trends and their potential applications.

Integrating nanorobotics with biophysics for cancer treatment

This book offers the most recent findings on employing nano/microrobots in biophysics for cancer treatment. Insightful analysis and commentary from the authors complement a comprehensive survey of recent advances and ground-breaking research in the field.

Piezoelectricity in classical and modern systems

A compact derivation of the fundamental physics of piezoelectricity and its applications in classical ultrasonic sensor and actuator systems as well as modern systems where atomistic effects and piezoelectricity together play important roles.

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.

Continuous dislocation dynamics made simple

This book introduces an exact approach to continuous dislocation dynamics based on the "all-dislocation" density (ADD), for mesoscopic simulation of coarse-grained dislocation microstructures.

Algorithms for noise reduction in signals

Statistics and convolutional analysis for noise reduction in periodic signals. Practical applications to recovering the amplitude, frequency, and phase information in environments with high noise density.

A guided tour of light beams (second edition)

This book provides an overview of novel types of light beams that exhibit properties previously thought impossible, and discusses their applications. It is an ideal guide for undergraduate students, and also beginning graduate students or researchers who are not experts in this field.

Artificial intelligence in cancer diagnosis and prognosis, volume 1

This book focuses on major trends and challenges in the area of diagnosing lung and kidney cancer using artificial intelligence tools. It presents work aimed to identify new techniques and their use in biomedical analysis.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy

This book, written by leading researchers and medical doctors in the field, provides an overview of intensity modulation technology and its evolution over the last 35 years. Every aspect of IMRT is covered, from fundamental concepts to advanced processes and clinical applications, and comprehensi...

Advances in flexible and printed electronics

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

Light scattering and absorption by particles

This book provides a thorough overview of how particles of any size or shape scatter light and introduces the Q-space analysis of light scattering for researchers in physics and related applied sciences.

Lens design basics

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of optical imaging. Targeted at optics and photonics students, it offers a thorough introduction to the field and equips the reader with hands-on training via multiple exercises and case studies.

Theory of magnetoelectric properties of 2d systems

This book provides a technically rigorous approach to a critical theoretical model. It reviews the magnetic quantization phenomena in emerging low-D materials and develops the tight-binding model in application to quantitization phenomena in 2D materials. The origins of the phenomena are discusse...

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...

Solid state physics

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

Electrostatic phenomena on planetary surfaces (second edition)

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

Atmospheric pressure plasmas at interfaces

Many atmospheric pressure plasma applications involve interactions with solid or liquid surfaces, such as skin or cell cultures in plasma medicine, or nitrogen fixation in plasma agriculture. Often, the plasma interfaces with a liquid layer. While low-pressure plasma surface interactions are well...

Modeling and simulating cardiac electrical activity

This book provides a thorough introduction to the topic of mathematical modeling of electrical activity in the heart, from molecular details of ionic channel dynamics to clinically derived patient-specific models.

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Advances in image-guided cancer nanomedicine

EditorDr. Nanasaheb Thorat, is a Marie Curie Fellow at the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, John Radcliffe Hospital, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, U.K. He is an active researcher cancer nanomedicine and is affiliated with many scientific societi...

Climate change resilience in the urban environment (second edition)

This book provides a detailed overview of the risks of climate change for urban areas including those risks to human health. This second edition provides fresh perspective to the material in the first edition, and includes additional material on green and blue infrastructure in urban areas, the i...

Hubble deep field and the distant universe

Hubble Deep Field and the Distant Universe describes this watershed event in the history of astronomy. Aimed at an audience including amateur astronomers, science historians, researchers, Hubble Space Telescope aficionados and students interested in science, this book recounts the development of ...

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...

Deep learning technologies for social impact

This book highlights the importance of specific frameworks such as IoT-enabled frameworks or serverless cloud frameworks that are applying DL techniques for solving persistent, complex and pressing societal problems. Enhanced through case studies, including those implemented using tensorflow2 and...

Advances in image and data processing using vlsi design, volume 2

This book provides the frame of design, modeling concepts, and application of Image Processing based systems using VLSI design techniques. This volume focuses on biomedical applications such as cancer detection, ECG, EEG measurements, medical imaging-based healthcare systems and more, helping the...

Electrochemical sensors based on carbon composite materials

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

High-temperature electrolysis

This reference text provides a detailed guide to high-temperature electrolysis, including the fundamental and materials aspects of solid oxide and protonic ceramic electrolysis cells, considerations at stack and system levels, recent developments, and important combinations of high-temperature el...

Nanoplatforms for cancer imaging

Nanoplatforms for Cancer Imaging explores the integration of nanotechnology with biomedical imaging to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment. By covering fundamental principles, emerging technologies, and clinical applications, this book provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, clinici...

Bias in science and communication

This book is intended as an introduction to a wide variety of biases affecting human cognition, with a specific focus on how they affect scientists and the communication of science. The role of this book is to lay out how these common biases affect the specific types of judgements, decisions and ...

The possibility of earthquake forecasting

This book uses a holistic approach to address the problems of earthquake forecasting, demonstrating the earthquake preparation process as a complex system that relies on the interaction of different geospheres. The purpose of the book is to widen the understanding of the earthquake preparation pr...