The jaynes-cummings model and its descendants (second edition)

A monograph dedicated to the enduring relevance of the Jaynes–Cummings Model underpinning modern research directions.

Modern quantum mechanics and quantum information

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

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.

Quantum mechanics for nuclear structure, volume 1

This book offers a detailed introduction into the field of quantum mechanics applied to nuclear structure, and is intended for as a primer for nuclear physics graduate students and postgraduate students seeking a solid foundation in the subject.

Accreting white dwarfs

This book describes the accretion process onto white dwarf stars across a broad range of astrophysical settings from the accretion of tidally disrupted bodies in exoplanetary systems to cataclysmic variables, the classical nova explosions, and Type Ia supernova explosions triggered by accretion o...

Topology in collective magnetization dynamics

The book is a thorough exploration of the topological states in collective magnetization dynamics. It provides an overview of current progress of topological phases in structured classical magnetism and acts as an important reference for designing novel topological spintronic devices.

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.

Optical interference and dynamic diffraction

This text links the theory of Fraunhofer (far-field) diffraction with the applied mathematical method of discrete Fourier transforms. With this practical approach, readers have the opportunity to implement computational techniques that are practical in nature. In addition to providing a comprehen...

Supersymmetric methods in quantum, statistical and solid state physics

Building on the earlier edition, this updated work now encapsulates the substantial developments that have been made in supersymmetric quantum mechanics in recent years. Aimed at graduate students and scientists, it provides a thorough review of supersymmetric quantum mechanics and now also inclu...

Plasma modeling (second edition)

Plasma Modeling: Methods and applications presents and discusses the different approaches that can be adopted for plasma modeling. In this updated second edition, an extensive new part is added that discusses methods to calculate data needed in plasma modeling, such as thermodynamic and transport...

Rays, waves and photons

Rays Waves and Photons presents the foundational concepts of optical science. Written by subject, each topic is presented in a standalone chapter with a brief historical foundation, current developments, and future predictions. This book will provide a useful resource for students, teachers, prof...

A field theory approach to photonics

Starting with the familiar classical electrodynamics framework of Maxwell’s equations and the light-matter interaction in the dipole approximation, this book slowly guides the reader through a journey that will touch several different aspects of Photonics and field theory, including quantisation,...

String theory and the real world (second edition)

This book provides an enthusiastic view of how compactified string/M-theories, plus data that may be reachable, have the possibility of leading to a comprehensive underlying theory describing our physical world, particle physics and cosmology, gravity and quantum theory, perhaps soon.

New windows on the universe

This book focuses on key multi-wavelength and multi-messenger studies in contemporary astronomical research. Examples include exciting areas such as colliding black holes and neutron stars, the discovery of planetary systems around stars other than our own, and the determination of the Hubble con...

An introduction to quantum optics

This book introduces the quantum statistical methods used in quantum physics and is an essential guide for any student beginning their studies in quantum physics.

Mathematical methods for cryocoolers

Mathematical Methods for Cryocoolers provides the first comprehensive treatment of the mathematical frameworks that underpin modern cryogenic refrigeration systems. Cryocoolers are critical technologies enabling astronomy, quantum science, particle physics, and advanced aerospace applications. Th...

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.

Singularities in physics and engineering

This book presents singular optics in a gradual and systematic manner and bridges the gap between a seasoned researcher and a student who aims to pursue research in this topic. The book includes illustrations, examples and references that will enable the reader to conceive their own ideas as they...

Tearing mode dynamics in tokamak plasmas

This comprehensive research and reference text aims to outline a realistic, comprehensive, self-consistent, analytic theory of tearing mode dynamics in tokamak plasmas.

Elementary cosmology (second edition)

This book presents a history of cosmology, covering the scientific developments from the time of the early Greek philosophers until the present day. It introduces the most important discoveries in cosmology, and how they altered our perceptions of the origin, size, structure, and evolution of the...

Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics

This book explains nonequilibrium statistical physics from the fundamentals to the most recent topics. It covers Brownian motion and Langevin equations, kinetic theory from gases to granular and active matter, it discusses how to model stochastic processes from data, it treats general subjects su...

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...

Laser micro- and nano-scale processing

Offering a one-stop reference, this book provides an understanding of the physical phenomena, process principles, latest achievements, and applications from the key researchers and research groups that focus on precision micro- and nano-scale laser processing.

Gravity, magnetic and electromagnetic gradiometry (second edition)

Gradiometry is concerned with the extraction of useful information from the spatial variation of the gravity, magnetic and electric fields, The author provides readers with a comprehensive and up to date overview of the history, applications, and current developments in relation to some of the mo...

Fiber optic pulse compression

This book describes the existing nonlinear pulse compression techniques to achieve femtosecond/attosecond pulses. It includes the topics such as importance of ultrashort pulses, photonic crystal fiber, pulse propagation in the fiber, numerical tools for the analysis of pulse propagation and compr...

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...

Quantum mechanics in the single photon laboratory

Developed from a series of laboratory class experiments designed and developed by the authors, this book provides an overview of fundamental experiments that can be used to practically demonstrate the underlying principles of quantum physics and quantum information science.

Biophysical and chemical properties of collagen: biomedical applications

Biophysical and Chemical Properties of Collagen: Biomedical Applications provides an introduction to the biophysics and chemistry of collagen and its use as a biomedical material in the rapidly changing fields of biomedical device production, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Written ...

Ecological modelling and ecophysics (second edition)

This book focuses on use-inspired basic science by connecting theoretical methods and mathematical developments in ecology with practical real-world problems, either in production or conservation.

Particle tracking velocimetry

Particle tracking velocimetry (PTV) is one of the latest and most powerful flow visualization techniques, using numerous cameras to track flow tracers in two or three dimensions. This book provides a review of both experimental and computational aspects of PTV for academic and industrial research...

Hypersonic shock wave turbulent boundary layers

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

Open-channel microfluidics (second edition)

The development of open microfluidics is relatively recent and is an emerging sub-domain of capillarity, with many applications. This second edition research text presents the recent advances in open microfluidics, the science that describes capillary microflows guided by solid structures and par...

Statistical physics of condensed matter systems

This course text provides an introduction of classical (Boltzmann) and quantum (Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein) statistics with application to condensed matter systems.

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence

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

High frequency sources of coherent radiation for fusion plasmas

This book presents both the essentials of magnetically confined plasma physics, as well as the powerful sources of high-frequency coherent radiation used for electron cyclotron resonance heating (ECRH), electron cyclotron resonance current drive (ECRCD), and for plasma ignition, control, and diag...

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...

Organic lasers and organic photonics

Aimed at researchers and practitioners in optics, medical research and photochemical industries, this book provides exciting and comprehensive insight into the world of organic dyes and lasers with chapters that explore optogenetics, organic laser medicine and quantum communications.

Spectroscopic and microscopy techniques for archaeological and cultural heritage research (second edition)

This edition presents microscopic and spectroscopic techniques and their applications in Archaeological and cultural heritage research.

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...

Simplified classical mechanics, volume 2 (second edition)

Simplified Classical Mechanics, Second Edition, Volume II, Gravity and the Conservation Laws, explores Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation, Conservation Laws (such as the conservation of energy and the conservation of linear momentum), and the dynamics of rotational motion.

Nuclear data

This book explores the often underappreciated domain of nuclear data. In doing so, it covers a range of different industrial and societal applications, starting with the emerging domain of nuclear fusion before discussing several different aspects where nuclear data is important to nuclear fissio...

An introduction to chaotic dynamics

This book fills the gap between popular accounts of dynamical systems and chaos and textbooks aimed at physicists and mathematicians by covering the preliminary material needed to understand the literature to the broader implications of chaos.

A modern course in quantum field theory, volume 2

A Modern Course in Quantum Field Theory provides a self-contained pedagogical and constructive presentation of quantum field theory. Written for advanced students, the work provides complete material for a two or three semester course and includes numerous problem exercises, some with detailed so...

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...

Introduction to simulation methods for gas discharge plasmas

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

Women in physics

Women physicists have few peers or limited mentoring. Until now there has not been a book to give women advice on how to succeed in physics as a career and achieve a happy and balanced life. Including a broad range of issues that confidence building but will cover a broad range of topics both per...

Climate change resilience in the urban environment

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

Singularities in physics and engineering (second edition)

The book gives a thorough introduction to singularities and their development. It explains in detail important topics such as the types of singularities, their properties, detection and application, and emerging research trends.

Principles of multimessenger astronomy

This book provides a broad introduction to multimessenger astronomy. The unique physics of each messenger is introduced, as well as the physics of their detection and interpretation. An additional focus is the discussion of techniques and topics that are common to more than one messenger.

Mechatronics

Written as an introductory textbook for advanced students, it can be used by teachers and students both in lessons and independently. It includes subject knowledge and pedagogical support for teachers of mechatronics. This title will also be an essential reference for practising scientists and en...

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...

Liquid dielectrics in an inhomogeneous pulsed electric field

Liquid Dielectrics in an Inhomogeneous Pulsed Electric Field is intended for a broad audience, from students to engineers and scientists. Written by leading experts in the field, the book comprehensively describes the phenomena that occur in liquid dielectrics under the influence of inhomogeneous...

Classical field theory and the stress-energy tensor (second edition)

This text uses basic differential geometry, variational techniques, and group theory to derive the Newtonian theory of fluids and the theories of scalar, spinor, vector, and tensor fields. Numerous classical situations are analysed which have direct implications for quantum field theory.

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...

Creating the molecules of life

Discussing origins, including the Big Bang and the origin of the elements, this book provides evidence that the molecules of life are produced in outer space and how the SNAAP model purports to explain that origin. It is aimed at the upper undergraduate level, with mathematics associated with cou...

Stigmatic optics (second edition)

Stigmatism refers to the image-formation property of an optical system which focuses a single point source in object space into a single point in image space. Two such points are called a stigmatic pair of the optical system.

A multidisciplinary approach to quantum field theory, volume 2

This book is a multidisciplinary introduction to quantum field theory. The topics covered in the second volume include advanced material, such as phase transitions, the renormalization group, fermions, gauge theories, the 1/N expansions, anomalies, soliton and instantons, and field theory at nonz...

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...

Atomic and molecular physics

This book introduces the fundamental quantum physics of atoms and molecules. It is the first of a series of three aiming to present a broad coverage of atomic, molecular, solid-state and statistical physics, and it is well suited to accompany undergraduate courses in these topics.

A brief introduction to topology and differential geometry in condensed matter physics (second edition)

This book provides a self-consistent introduction to the mathematical ideas and methods from topology and differential geometry that are relevant to the student of condensed matter physics. This expanded second edition includes eight new chapters, describing a range of condensed physical phenomen...

Advances in all-optical communication

This book will provide an overview of the recent developments in all-optical communication technology, relevant and critical materials, and recent and emerging applications in various domains. It focuses on all-optical communication technology and applications in the most critical domains: microw...

Quantum mechanics in the single-photon laboratory (second edition)

A self-contained resource that keeps experimental demonstrations of quantum mechanics, quantum information and the nature of quantum reality centre-stage and weaves the necessary mathematics and underlying theory when and where it is needed.

Astrophysics of red supergiants

Astrophysics of Red Supergiants is the first book of its kind devoted to our current knowledge of red supergiant stars, a key evolutionary phase that is critical to our larger understanding of massive stars. It is accessible to a broad range of experience levels, from graduate students up to seni...

Semidefinite programming in quantum information science

Semidefinite programming is a class of optimisation problem with application in physics, engineering and mathematics It is particularly suited to problems in quantum physics and quantum information science. This book is a self-contained introduction to semidefinite programming and its widespread ...

One physicist's guide to nuclear weapons

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

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.

Astrophysical recipes (second edition)

In the first edition of this book, the fundamentals for computational astrophysics were outlined, focusing on the use of the Astronomical Multipurpose Software Environment (AMUSE), which is a general-purpose simulation environment in astrophysics written in Python. AMUSE allows you to combine exi...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Diagnostic biomedical optics

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

Quantum resource theory

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)...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.