Essentials of nucleosynthesis and theoretical nuclear astrophysics

Essentials of Nucleosynthesis and Theoretical Nuclear Astrophysics provides a concise summary of the most important concepts and equations related to nucleosynthesis and theoretical nuclear astrophysics and is a suitable basis for a graduate course on these topics.

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...

Higher-spin field theory

Quantum computing

In this essential resource for students and active researchers, readers are introduced to quantum computing and quantum logic, fault tolerant quantum computing and quantum dot cellular automata.

Principles of statistical physics and numerical modeling

This unique text introduces classical statistical mechanics using molecular dynamic simulations to teach and explore the subject. Illustrated with numerous figures and animations, the book will be useful for students and professionals wishing to receive a contemporary understanding of statistical...

Analytical advances in quantum and celestial mechanics

This book is primarily devoted to recent advances in applying the approximate analytical method of the separation of rapid and slow subsystems to other quantum realms. These results are practically important in the quest for achieving controlled nuclear fusion on Earth, as well as expanding pract...

Materials technology for the energy and environmental nexus, volume 1

The ‘materials nexus’ represents the role or connection of materials in building the path for greener energy and sustainable environment. This two-volume set covers the state-of-the-art of materials technology for greener energy and sustainable environment, including current issues, anticipated d...

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.

Theoretical tools for spin models in magnetic systems

This book is dedicated to the study of theoretical tools in spin models in magnetism. It presents the basic tools to treat spin models in magnetic systems such as: spin waves, Schwinger bosons formalism, Self-consistent harmonic approximation, Kubo theory, Perturbation theory using Green’s functi...

Challenges in risk analysis for science and engineering

This book collates case studies outlining solutions to shared challenges in risk assessment to enable cross-disciplinary collaboration and ultimately contribute to improvement of risk assessment methodology. Detailed practical examples of risk assessment from across science and engineering are ex...

Computational anatomical animal models

This book provides a review of the history and technologies in the development of computational small animal models, with a focus on their application in preclinical imaging, radiation therapy and dosimetry calculations. It provides an overview of model design of computational models, identificat...

Collective light emission

This book looks at recent developments and the future of collective light emissions for many quantum emitters. It includes new perspectives and research directions for this renewing subject, and will be a valuable resource for researchers, scientists and graduate students in quantum optics.

Measuring time

This book concerns precise measurements and their inherent uncertainty, with an emphasis on time and frequency measurement. Improvements in the accurate measurement of time and frequency play a pivotal role in the development of modern science and our questioning of the fundamentals of our universe.

Nuclear and particle physics with cosmology, volume 2

The topics of nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology are closely connected. As the second volume of a two-volume set, this book covers particle physics and cosmology. Chapters exploring particle physics describe the standard model of particle physics and deal with the classification of t...

Emerging laser technologies for high-power and ultrafast science

Emerging Laser Technologies for High-Power and Ultrafast Science includes chapters from leading experts devoted to the most recent achievements in the field. This book will serve as an important reference for students, researchers, scientists, and engineers interested in the development of next g...

Artificial intelligence in radiation therapy

This textbook covers a basis of mathematical algorithm in artificial intelligence and clinical adaptation and contribution of AI in radiotherapy. More experienced practitioners and researchers and members of medical physics communities, such as AAPM, ASTRO, and ESTRO, would find this book extreme...

Classical mechanics

Classical Mechanics: A professor–student collaboration is a textbook tailored for undergraduate physics students embarking on a first-year module in Newtonian mechanics. This book is a collaboration between Mario Campanelli and students that attended his course in classical mechanics at Universit...

Emerging photovoltaic technologies

This accessible book explores how market forces expose opportunities for new solar technologies. The authors explain how two emerging thin-film PV technologies – metal halide perovskites and colloidal quantum dots – can benefit from rapid scalability, reduced manufacturing and installation costs,...

Ultrasound-mediated imaging of soft materials

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

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...

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.

Essential semiconductor laser device physics (second edition)

This book describes all the key aspects of semiconductor laser device physics and principles of laser operation. It is an accessible, concise description of semiconductor laser device physics and its practical applications.

Biopolymer networks

This reference text provides a comprehensive overview of biopolymer networks written for an interdisciplinary audience of researchers in physics, biophysics, cell biology, materials science, engineering, and chemistry.

Spectroscopic techniques for cancer diagnostics

This book presents recent advances in spectral analysis techniques for biological applications, with a strong emphasis on cancer detection, including microparticle detection in blood and urine. While metastatic cancer remains incurable, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment significantly enha...

Galaxy morphology

This book reviews all the different ways astronomy has quantified the appearance of galaxies; their morphology and how it changes with wavelength, and how it evolves. It is aimed at the graduate student level for researchers in need to a review of galaxy morphology techniques.

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.

Nuclear and particle physics with cosmology, volume 1

As the first volume of a two-volume set, this book covers nuclear physics and can be treated as a complete course on the subject. The majority of topics in undergraduate and postgraduate courses on nuclear physics are covered, such as radioactivity, nuclear models, nuclear reaction, nuclear fissi...

Modelling and analysis of active biopotential signals in healthcare, volume 2

This book describes the sources and characteristics of different biopotential signals and provides an understanding of how a range of signals can be modelled and analysed for a number of applications. It is a valuable guide for all researchers and practitioners who are engaged in studies and rese...

An introduction to brown dwarfs

This book provides an introduction to brown dwarfs aimed at advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, supplementing stellar astrophysics or (exo)planetary science classes. It emphasises key theoretical ideas, including brown dwarf concepts, atmospheres, formation, initial mass func...

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.

A practical course on quantum monte carlo

This book showcases that Quantum Monte Carlo isn't just a numerical tool—it's an expedition that reveals the hidden facets of the quantum world. It’s an ideal text for researchers and readers who want to see how statistical and quantum physics work in numerical applications.

Semiconductor integrated optics for switching light (second edition)

Semiconductor Integrated Optics for Switching Light, Second Edition provides concise description of the physics and engineering of semiconductor optical waveguides for photonic and electronic switching with a focus on optical communication applications. It provides Python notebooks that illustrat...

Lithium niobate-based heterostructures

This book explores the fundamental principles of fabricating LiNbO₃-based heterostructures, delving into their properties and the electron phenomena that drive their effective application in a range of devices.

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.

Nano biosensors for non-invasive diagnosis of cancer

This book includes the most up-to-date point-of-care cancer detection technologies and processes, which are based on biomedical sensors, microfluidics, and integrated systems engineering. This book is an ideal resource for researchers in the fields of nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and medica...

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.

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...

Electromagnetic waves and lasers (second edition)

This book reviews electromagnetic wave theory with a special emphasis on lasers and how to use them in optical systems. It offers readers a quick overview to gain a competent general understanding of electromagnetic waves and lasers, and how to use lasers in optical systems.

Characterisation methods in solid state and materials science

An excellent resource for students studying solid state science, as well as researchers and industry specialists, this book provides a deeper understanding of the benefits, drawbacks and overlap within different characterisation techniques, and it bridges the gap between theory and implementation...

Conceptual approach to quantum electrodynamics and applications

In particle physics, quantum electrodynamics (QED) is a relativistic quantum field theory of electrodynamics. It essentially describes how light and matter interact and is the first theory to achieve full agreement between quantum mechanics and special relativity. This book will develop a concept...

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...

Assessment in university physics education

This book explores issues regarding student assessment in university-level physics education. With a firm emphasis on practical experience and numerous examples of current assessments, the book serves as a guide to academics new to assessment, as a refresher to more experienced academics who wish...

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...

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 ...

Creativity for scientists and engineers

Filled with examples of creativity in science and engineering, and including a contributed chapter in which 13 contemporary scientists and engineers tell their own stories, this book is a practical ‘how to’ guide on how to have good ideas on demand, how to judge between good ideas and bad ones, a...

Emerging trends in artificial intelligence

This book is specifically tailored for researchers in AI who are eager to delve into the latest developments and explore the integration of theoretical concepts with practical applications. Embark on a transformative journey through the latest advancements in AI and gain a comprehensive understan...

Advances in modelling and analysis of functionally graded micro- and nanostructures

This book brings together the latest research and developments in the area of bending, buckling and vibration analysis of functionally graded nano and microstructures. It is essential material for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in mechanical & civil engineering, applied mat...

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.

A modern course in quantum field theory, volume 1 (second edition)

This book provides a self-contained pedagogical and constructive presentation of quantum field theory. It contains a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental topics of quantum field theory and includes numerous exercises, some with detailed solutions. Readers of this text will be well prepar...

Advanced digital imaging laboratory using matlab®, 2nd edition

Advanced Digital Imaging Laboratory Using MATLAB®, second edition, expands on the practical experience in digital imaging techniques covered by the first edition and includes formulation of the major theoretical results that underlie the exercises as well as introducing modern concepts and new te...

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...

Adsorption applications for environmental sustainability

“Adsorption Applications for Environmental Sustainability” anticipates presenting the developments, utilization, and applications of adsorption of contaminants (such as heavy metals and dyes) using biosorbents for environmental sustainability and safety.

Neurological disorders and imaging physics, volume 2

Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometim...

Chemical vapour deposition

This is the first book to cover CVD growth processes at the atomic level using a combination of theoretical and experimental tools, including density functional theory (DFT) calculations. By demonstrating the methodology behind the modelling and simulation of CVD growth processes, the text provid...

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.

Networks on networks (second edition)

Treating soil as a physical network allows a better understanding of the biological networks based in the soil as well as enhanced accuracy of the prediction of the water cycle, the carbon cycle, soil physical properties, and plant species richness. This improvement in prediction addresses one of...

Introduction to ray, wave, and beam optics with applications

This book introduces the fundamentals of optics, a field essential to both everyday life and advanced technologies, yet often overlooked in engineering education. Importantly, it includes chapters on complex light, as well as light-based applications. Designed for both students and industry profe...

Handbook of exact solutions to the nonlinear schrödinger equations

This book collects all known solutions to the in one resource nonlinear Schrödinger equation. In addition, the book organizes the solutions by classifying and grouping them based on aspects and symmetries they possess. Accompanied by Mathematica notebooks containing all solutions, it also feature...

Resistive switching systems for in-memory computation and artificial intelligence

This book provides a detailed review on neuromorphic system theory and its practical realization along with hardware-level implementations. This book will allow readers to understand the new fundamental concepts related to memristive systems and their ongoing and futuristic applications. In summa...

Computational methods using matlab®

This book provides an introduction to the computational methods commonly employed by physicists and engineers. The book discusses the details of the numerical algorithms involved and also provides MATLAB code for their implementation. The book is suitable for undergraduates in physics or engineer...

Simplified classical mechanics, volume 1 (second edition)

Simplified Classical Mechanics, Second Edition, Volume I: Foundations of Motion, explores the kinematics and dynamics of motion, with emphasis on Newton’s laws of motion.

The optics of blood

This handbook provides a comprehensive reference on how blood behaves as an optical medium and how its optical properties can be measured, interpreted, and applied in research, diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. It is intended for readers who need a structured understanding of blood not only as ...

Breast cancer and medical imaging

This book presents detailed explanations of the topics of breast cancer and the medical imaging modalities that are used for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring.

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...

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.

Surface and interface science

This will be the first book to cover the basic scientific principles underlying the field of surfaces and interfaces. It will prepare students and allow researchers to address issues in fields as diverse as biomaterials, microelectronics, adhesion and polymer science. Fundamental understanding of...

Photo acoustic and optical coherence tomography imaging, volume 3

Ultra-Brief CopyThis book covers the state-of-the-art techniques of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging, helping to advance scientific research for the diagnosis of retinal diseases.

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.

Atmospheric pressure plasmas at interfaces

Atmospheric pressure plasmas often interact with solid or liquid surfaces, such as in medicine or agriculture. While low-pressure plasma interactions are well-studied, research at atmospheric pressure is limited. This book introduces plasma-solid and plasma-liquid interface physics and chemistry,...

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...

Talking renewables (second edition)

This book is a first introduction to renewable energy and climate change mitigation for the general readership. It provides a detailed introduction, presented in plain English, to the science, technology, production and use of renewables with special focus on their application in the energy trans...

An introduction to plasma physics and its space applications, volume 2

This book is an informal introduction to plasma physics and its space applications for non-specialist professionals and aerospace engineering students.

Neutron imaging

This book introduces neutron imaging with a focus on its applications in academic and industrial applied materials science to provide an inspiring overview of the potential of the method.

Bionanomaterials

This reference text brings together comprehensive reviews of the latest research in the field of bionanomaterials, with a focus on fundamentals and biomedical applications. The major applications covered include nanobiosensing, nanomedicine, diagnostics, therapeutics, tissue engineering and green...

Quantum resource theory

Positron emission particle tracking

This book provides both an accessible introduction to, and a comprehensive overview of, the PEPT technique, replete with interactive examples, usable algorithms and real PEPT data, allowing the reader to gain a deep understanding and practical, working knowledge of the methodology.

3d printing in radiation therapy

3D Printing in Radiation Therapy provides practical and comprehensive guidance for the implementation, quality management, maintenance and safe use of a clinical 3D printing programme in the radiation therapy context. This book is a valuable resource for all radiation therapy staff who are planni...

Transportation technologies for a sustainable future

Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable low-carbon technologies for road, rail, marine and air transportation.

High resolution laser microprocessing

Intellectual property for scientists and engineers

Nano-microsystems

The text outlines the principles and design methods for constructing nano-microsystems for use in scientific experiments and applied research, and provides examples.

Technical fundamentals of radiology and ct

Technical Fundamentals of Radiology and CT is intended to cover all issues related to radiology and computed tomography, from the technological point of view, both for understanding the operation of all devices involved and for their maintenance. It is intended for students and a wide range of pr...

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,...

Computing research survival manual

A survival manual detailing computing research procedure including problem formulation, dataset sources, methodologies, systematic literature review, ethics, trending topics, academic databases and tips for journal publications, all from the perspective of computing.

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...

Spectroscopic techniques for archaeological and cultural heritage research

This book reviews the applications of various spectroscopic techniques and, in particular, electron spin resonance spectroscopy in evaluating the structure and composition of materials and their associated dating layers for archaeological and cultural heritage research. With contributions from an...

Low frequency waves and turbulence in magnetized laboratory plasmas and in the ionosphere

This book describes low-frequency waves and turbulence in magnetized laboratory plasmas and in the ionosphere. The first part is devoted to discussing relevant plasma instabilities and the free energy that drives them. In the second part, nonlinear models and the interactions of many modes are di...

Time-domain studies of the andromeda galaxy

The advent of charge-coupled devices and the subsequent implementation of ultrawide cameras for large imaging surveys has opened a new window for time-domain astronomy. In this book, our closest neighboring spiral galaxy – the Andromeda galaxy (M31) – is used as an example to walk readers through...

Quantum dots

The focus of this book is synthesis and optical studies of self-assembled quantum dots (QDs) with particular consideration given to the capability to control nanoelectronics properties via structural modifications.

Rich quasiparticle properties of low dimensional systems

This book focuses on the fundamental excitation properties of a large range of graphene-related materials, presenting a new theoretical framework that couples electronic properties and e-e Coulomb interactions together in order to thoroughly explore Coulomb excitations and decay rates in carbon-n...

Optical properties of graphene in magnetic and electric fields

Optical Properties of Graphene in Magnetic and Electric Fields provides a synthesis of up-to-date research on the optical properties of graphene, drawing from both experimental and theoretical research. The focus is primarily on multilayer graphenes with a focus on Landau-level spectra and the ge...