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...

Biometric presentation attack detection

This book discusses anti-spoofing techniques in detail. For each anti-spoofing technology, different experimental configurations, processing strategies, scope for generalization, advantages and limitations are detailed. The book also considers applicability of artificial intelligence techniques f...

The wigner function in science and technology

This book describes Wigner functions and its applications in various fields of science where it has been found to be very useful in wide range of modern disciplines, including quantum information, coherent optics, and superconducting qubits.

Advances in x-ray spectroscopy of laser plasmas

Recent advances in X-ray spectroscopy of laser plasmas are presented in this book to significantly expand the scope of the practical applications, allowing study of the development of Langmuir waves, ion acoustic waves, transverse electromagnetic waves, parametric decay instabilities, as well as ...

Advances in optical surface texture metrology

Latest advances in the science and application of optical instruments for the measurement of surface texture.

The bohr atom

This book gives students and instructors a full exploration of Bohr’s model of the atom. Topics covered include the historical background and Bohr’s approach to his original derivation. It also includes student exercises, a bibliography, a list of important physical constants, and a survey of Boh...

Engineered 2d materials for electrocatalysis applications

This book provides a concise overview of recent advances in the engineering and structural modification of 2D materials at the nanoscale, as well as their applications in electrocatalytic applications.

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...

Renewable energy systems

This book delves into the latest advancements in renewable energy solutions, assessing costs and policies and tackling challenges with proposed solutions. It covers energy storage, the economics of investments, and includes case studies and regional perspectives, offering a path forward for clean...

Single-particle cryo-em of biological macromolecules

This is an edited book that provides a comprehensive, accessible and authoritative introduction to the field of high-resolution structure analysis by single-particle cryo-EM. It covers all necessary background, ranging from the underlying concepts to practical aspects such as specimen preparation...

Essential microelectronics (second edition)

Microelectronics is a difficult course, and many students have developed a shallow and short-cut way of solving problems by looking for an equation and then plugging in the numbers. Microelectronics cannot be learned in this way, so this book will help students to develop an intuition for electro...

Biosensors for virus detection

Developments and applications of biosensor platforms for analysis of viral infections including Coronavirus, HIV, Hepatitis, Ebola, Zika, Norovirus, Influenza, SARS etc. Embraces properties, fabrication, and recent research regarding optical, electrochemical, piezoelectric, fluorescence, thermal,...

Ahead of the curve: volume 2

The popular conception of science is of a steady, upward climb of progress. The reality is not that simple. Highly significant discoveries often stay unrecognized for decades, particularly if they conflict with the current paradigm or extend it in ways hard to imagine at the time. Ahead of the Cu...

Introduction to the physics of the cryosphere (second edition)

This book describes components of the cryosphere: permafrost, snow, land and sea ice and their interactions with the ocean and atmosphere. It explains how numerical modelling of thermodynamic exchanges: conservation of mass, energy, and momentum as well as satellite measurements allow us to obser...

Trends in biological processes in industrial wastewater treatment

This book will discuss the new and emerging innovative trends in the application of biological processes in industrial wastewater treatment.

Sustainable urban development

This research and reference text covers the most recent advancements in the implementation of sustainability principles to built environments. It engages the perspectives of a wide range of professionals, including architects, engineers, geographers, and more. Interdisciplinary in nature, it is i...

Semiconducting metal oxide thin-film transistors

Semiconducting metal oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs) are promising candidates for functional electronic devices. This reference text covers the latest developments in the field, including the design, materials characteristics, device operation principles, specialised device applications and me...

Transport in semiconductor mesoscopic devices (second edition)

This graduate textbook introduces the physics and applications of transport in mesoscopic devices and nanoscale electronic systems and devices. This expanded second edition is fully updated and contains the latest research in the field, including nano-devices for qubits. Worked examples, problems...

Advances in spectroscopic analysis of food and drink

This book covers the applications of spectroscopic techniques for quality analysis of different food and drink with expert contributions.

A handbook of mathematical methods and problem-solving tools for introductory physics (second edition)

This is a companion text for an introductory course in physics. The purpose is to thoroughly link the theories students learn in class with actual problem-solving techniques., It will equip you with the problem-solving techniques and conceptual explanations that can be applied to almost anything ...

Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics

This course text provides an accessible introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, at a level that is suitable for both physics and engineering majors. The book acts as a core text for undergraduate courses, particularly for students who find the topics challenging.

Paper-based diagnostic devices for infectious diseases

Providing a timely update on the current understanding of paper-based biosensors, this book aims to deal with the current state-of-the-art of paper-based biosensors technology and addresses its future prospects for the detection of infectious diseases, with particular relevance and applications f...

Physics of cancer, volume 4 (second edition)

This book aims to make very important topics in the physics of cancer such as mechanosensing and mechanotransduction and the mechanical phenotype of cell nuclei, cell membranes, cells, cell spheroids, organoids and tumoroids visible to the research community to ensure they receive more attention ...

Accreting binaries

This book describes the nature, formation and evolution of accreting binaries, showing how extensive observations, accompanied by heavy simulations, allow astronomers to better understand the energetic phenomena occurring in these intriguing systems. Aimed at graduate students and researchers, th...

Student exoplanet projects using data from the kepler mission

The book describes the Kepler Mission and its detection methods, providing the reader with a fundamental background from which to explore Kepler datasets independently. The book then outlines student research projects using the mission’s data that can conducted independently or guided by a course...

Planar slow-wave structures: applications in traveling-wave tubes

This book comprehensively explores the design and application of planar slow-wave structures for millimeter-wave travelling-wave tubes, focusing on enhancing their efficiency and reducing costs. TWTs based on planar SWSs are promising for 5G/6G communications, satellite constellations, automotive...

Artificial intelligence in cancer diagnosis and prognosis, volume 2

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

Measurement techniques of space geodesy

Turbulence and instabilities in magnetised plasmas, volume 1

This book is the first of a two-volume set, providing a comprehensive fundamental introduction to fluid drift turbulence in magnetised plasmas.

Pre-equilibrium emission in nuclear reactions

This book discusses in detail the phenomena of Pre-equilibrium emission in statistical nuclear reactions. It is intended to help early-career nuclear physicists and doctoral students to understand the phenomenon of pre-equilibrium emission in nuclear reactions. It is ideal for postgraduate studen...

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...

Great mysteries in astrophysics

This book explores the biggest gaps in our understanding of the universe. It describes how astronomers see and gather information and covers topics where knowledge is incomplete. Topics include dark matter, the Hubble constant/tension, deaths of massive stars, mysteries associated with black hole...

Thermodynamics, kinetics and microstructure modelling

This course text provides a practical hands-on introduction to the essentials of kinetics, thermodynamics and microstructure modelling of materials. It is ideal as a practical course for final year undergraduates and masters students in materials science and engineering, and is a core text for co...

Nanoscale standards by metrological afm and other instruments

This book reviews nanometrological standards before proceeding to detail pitch, step height, line width, nanoparticle size, and surface roughness. Essential for users making quantitative nanoscale measurements, in a commercial or academic research setting, or involved in engineering nanometrology...

Modeling and computation in vibration problems, volume 2

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

Molecules outside the earth

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...

External field and radiation stimulated breast cancer nanotheranostics

Nano drug-delivery systems responding to cellular local stimuli, such as pH, temperature and reductive agent’s activation, i.e. enzymes, could effectively provide passive-mode desirable release but fail in disease treatment following the biological rhythms of brain tumor. This book is a compilati...

Gas sensors

Developments and applications of traditional and emerging materials for gas sensors. Discusses the mode of operation, material properties, preparation, device construction and applications of n- and p-type metal oxides, graphene, 2D metal chalcogenides, carbon nanotubes, ionic liquids and conduct...

Image-guided radiation therapy

This book provides the reader with an in-depth knowledge of physics principles and technology of Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) that is changing the way radiotherapy is practiced. The book is perfect for academics and students who wish to apply the principles and technology of IGRT in their rad...

Breast abnormality and imaging

This proposed book aims to discuss the recent trends and progress happening in hospitals and research laboratories to detect and diagnose breast cancer. It also aims to support researchers working in medical image analysis fields to explore the methodologies supported by various case studies on b...

Simulating large-scale structure for models of cosmic acceleration

Simulating Large-Scale Structure for Models of Cosmic Acceleration explores alternative cosmological models and how we can learn from these as well as differentiate them from the standard cosmic model. The book also looks at the ways in which techniques can be used to accurately develop and test ...

Multiple scattering theory

In 1947, it was discovered that multiple scattering theory (MST) can be used to solve the Schröedinger equation for the stationary states of electrons in a solid. Written by experts in the field, J S Faulkner, G Malcolm Stocks and Yang Wang, this book collates the results of numerous studies in t...

Radiation detection for nuclear physics

This book presents the state-of-the-art in radiation detection of light and heavy ions, beta particles, gamma rays and neutrons. It will be invaluable to PhD students in experimental nuclear physics and nuclear technology, as well as undergraduate students encountering projects based on radiation...

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.

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing, volume 1

This volume covers the regulatory processes involved in producing a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) biopharmaceutical product for commercial distribution, including areas of current GMP, registration, and legal and ethical considerations. Emerging trends in the technology and regulatory complia...

Non-equilibrium hydromagnetic dynamos

In short, the main aim of this book is to gather the knowledge and explain the effect of generation of large scale magnetic fields by wave interactions in non-equilibrium turbulent wave field. In addition, the book emphasizes the variety of distinct physical mechanisms leading to mean-field dynam...

Data analytics for intelligent systems

This book focuses on the theory, development, novel techniques, and smart solutions in data analytics for intelligent systems that capture behaviours in complex environments. It focuses on the various advanced techniques in data analytics that can be used in different domains to solve real-time p...

Metal electrodes for battery technologies

Offering a comprehensive survey of the field, this text facilitates engagement with the latest research and future challenges involved in using metals to develop high-capacity batteries. It is an essential reference for researchers working on metal electrodes, and for students in the fields of el...

Recent advances in solar cells

This book presents the most recent advances in the area of solar cells. By taking an interdisciplinary approach, the book addresses the evolution in photovoltaics from the material to the device to the panel.

Functional carbon materials

This research and reference text explores the wide variety of functional carbon materials. It covers the engineering applications of each material, including fullerene, carbon dots, carbon fibers and nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphite, graphyne, diamonds, activated carbon and carbon...

Physics of the lorentz group (second edition)

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

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...

Optical fiber technology and applications

Solely devoted to the most recent achievements in the development of different varieties of specialty optical fibers, Optical Fiber Technology and Applications: Recent Advances, documents the cutting-edge work of new material composition and waveguide design-based specialty optical fibers and the...

Efficient extreme ultraviolet mirror design

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

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.

Optical interference and dynamic diffraction

Dynamic Diffraction is a relatively new technique within the area of diffraction to track the locomotion of microscopic species. This technique has the advantage of tracking very small changes in shape; i.e., on the order of the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation (light) used. Dynamic Di...

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...

Ferroelastic materials

Ferroelastic materials are materials that exhibit a spontaneous strain in response to a stress-induced phase change. The materials can be observed with an optical microscope to get a better understanding of their history, because the size and orientation of the different microstructures give indi...

Cold atoms and molecules

Cold Atoms and Molecules introduces the preparation, measurement, properties and applications of ultra-cold atoms and molecules at a level accessible to advanced undergraduate students or for researchers approaching the subject from different specialities.

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...

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.

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...

Astronomy education volume 1

This book focuses on the practical implementation of evidence-based strategies that are supported by research literature. Chapter topics include an overview of learner-centered theories and strategies for course design and implementation, the use of Lecture Tutorials, the use of technology and si...

Air-puff tonometers

Air-Puff Tonometers presents the latest achievements and research works in the area of intraocular pressure measurement by the air-puff method. This method is used, for example, by the Corvis® ST, owing to the ultra-high-speed Scheimpflug camera, which records corneal deformation being the respon...

Modeling and analysis of eclipsing binary stars

Modeling and Analysis of Eclipsing Binary Stars provides a comprehensive review of the physical and observational aspects of eclipsing binaries, and the modeling code, PHOEBE (PHysics Of Eclipsing BinariEs), that is used by a large number of researchers in this field. Aimed at students, researche...

2d materials for energy storage and conversion

This reference text provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in 2D materials for energy storage and conversion. It is an invaluable reference for researchers and graduate students working with 2D materials for energy storage and conversion in the fields of nanotechnology, elec...

Ultra-sensitive pin and avalanche photodiode receivers

The book shows the progress of integrated CMOS PIN and avalanche photodiodes as well as low-noise amplifiers. Newest research results are introduced and comprehensively detailed.

Strongly interacting quantum systems, volume 1

This book presents a detailed account of the theory and methods to tackle systems of strongly interacting particles from a bottom-up approach. It gives a detailed overview of the relevant and current research literature in the field, and is a valuable tool for researchers and graduate students.

The cosmic evolution of galaxy structure

This book explores and explains the structural evolution of galaxies, how we measure it, how these measurements change with time, and how observing this reveals important information about galaxy formation and evolution. It also explains the future of the field, including through the use of machi...

Polynomial paradigms

This book explores different polynomials in numerical and analytical/semi-analytical methods for solving a variety of science and engineering problems, with contributions from leading experts in areas such as mathematical modelling, mathematical physics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...