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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Molecules outside the earth

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

Phase space crystals

This book aims to develop a general framework of condensed matter theory in phase space, instead of configuration space, of a dynamical system. The book covers topics ranging from dynamical systems, Floquet theory, topological physics to quantum many-body physics and time crystals.

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Solitons in crystalline processes

Solitons in Crystalline Processes is an introduction to the statistical thermodynamics of phase transitions in crystallized solids. This book is written as an introductory treatise with respect to the soliton concept, from structural transitions where the crystal symmetry changes, to magnets and ...

Experimental astrophysics

This book gives advanced undergraduate students a description of the most popular techniques and instrumentation employed in modern astrophysics, focusing on electromagnetic radiation and its detection spanning from radio- to X-ray wavelengths.

Lasers and their application in the cooling and trapping of atoms (second edition)

This book is designed to give the reader with an overview of the design and operation of a laser and some of its important commercial applications. The book reviews the use of lasers for the cooling and trapping of atoms and the application of this technology to the observation of Bose-Einstein c...

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.

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...

Modern analytical electromagnetic homogenization with mathematica (second edition)

This book is an overview of state-of-the-art analytical homogenization formalisms used to estimate the effective electromagnetic properties of complex composite materials, providing many numerical examples along with their Mathematica codes.

Handbook of exact solutions to the nonlinear schrödinger equations (second edition)

This book aims to organise and centralise existing solutions of the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLSE). This expanded second edition contains new solutions published or derived since the first edition. Noting the increasing interest in and applications of the fractional nonlinear Schrödinger e...

Turbulence and instabilities in magnetised plasmas, volume 2

This book is the second of a two-volume set, providing a comprehensive fundamental introduction to gyrokinetic theory and gyrofluid turbulence.

Atomic and molecular physics (second edition)

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

Liquid dielectrics in an inhomogeneous pulsed electric field (second edition)

Written by leading experts in the field, this book comprehensively describes the phenomena that occur in liquid dielectrics under the influence of inhomogeneous pulsed electric fields. This second edition also addresses the development of the theory over the past few years and features extensive ...

Molecular response and genetic engineering for stress in plants, volume 1

The focus of the book is to review the different abiotic stress response mechanisms in plants with respect to the latest research from the last two decades, including the modern omics approaches utilized in the area for the development of stress resilient crops.

The jaynes–cummings model and its descendants

This comprehensive review conveys the fundamental generality of the Jaynes–Cummings Model’s (JCM) formalism, looking at a wide range of applications in specific physical systems and across disciplines including atomic physics, quantum optics, solid-state physics and quantum information sciences. ...

Cloud computing in astronomy

An introduction to ultracold atoms with analytical and numerical methods

This graduate level textbook provides a numerical and analytical perspective of the Bose Einstein Condensates, starting the most basic level. The authors will trace the origin of BECs from scratch (in almost a layman’s perspective). They will then sketch the algorithmic approach needed to generat...

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 ...

Analytical lens design

This book examines the problem of designing an on-axis stigmatic lens, a lens free of spherical aberration, using two postulates: the Fermat principle and Snell’s Law. It is a valuable resource for industrial specialists and academics in lens design and optics, and is an insightful guide for opti...

Backscattering sources, volume 1

Aimed at those entering the field for the first time, this first volume provides a background in classical electromagnetism and relativity to facilitate the understanding of Thomson and Compton backscattering phenomena.

Physics of cancer, volume 6 (second edition)

The book ‘The Physics of Cancer Volume 6 (Second edition)’ focuses on the topics of extracellular vesicular communication of cancer cells with their environment, the role of autophagy in cancer, the dual function of mast cells in solid tumors, and the effects of the mechanical properties of cance...

Quantum mechanics for nuclear structure, volume 2

Quantum Mechanics for Nuclear Structure, Volume two follows on from its predecessor by examining topics essential for understanding the many-body formulation. The algebraic structure of quantum theory is emphasised throughout as an essential aspect of the mathematical formulation of many-body qua...

Statistical mechanics: lecture notes

Statistical Mechanics: Lecture notes forms the basis for a one-semester course on thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with large attention given to fluctuations of various physical variables. To help develop the students toolkit, a brief introduction to physics kinetics is also included.

Magnetically confined fusion plasma physics, volume 2

This book focuses on the multifluid theory in the field of magnetically confined plasma physics. It is an advanced review on the state-of-the-art theory and application of magnetically confined plasma physics.

Impurity transport in magnetically confined plasmas

This reference text covers the diagnostics, experimental approach, and results of recent impurity transport studies in tokamak and helical plasmas. It also covers the impurity transport parallel to the magnetic field in the scrape-off layer (SOL) and the impact of magnetic topology on impurity tr...

Fourier transform and its applications using microsoft excel® (second edition)

This new edition updates and greatly expands upon the first, with additional examples and exercises in various application domains as well as a new chapter on Quantum random walks and Fourier analysis.

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...

Surface nmr for hydrogeology

Surface nuclear magnetic resonance (SNMR) is a newly developed, non-invasive geophysical method designed for groundwater prospecting. This book provides an overview of the SNMR method and deals with some of the most pervasive problems faced by the SNMR methodology. The book is intended for a wide...

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...

Mri: connecting the dots

A practical book that works with both inductive and deductive instructional methods. We have developed a concise, yet conceptually rich, start for learners that should feel friendly and interactive in nature.

Foundations of chemical kinetics

This book examines foundational theories in chemical kinetics, taking a hands-on approach that bridges from theory to application. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, this book focuses on theories that provide insights into basic physical principles that govern the rates of chemi...

Time and time again

This book explores the role Dutch scholars played in the development of instruments and technology in the 17th Century that would allow sailors to accurately and precisely determine their position, in particular longitude, using the motions of the Sun/stars together with accurate time pieces.

Macroscopic superconducting phenomena

A number of macroscopic manifestations of superconducting phenomena have resulted in a proliferation of applications in engineering and electronics. Macroscopic Superconducting Phenomena: An Interactive Guide provides the reader with a set of ready-to-use interactive tools to engage with topics s...

Philosophy and the interpretation of quantum physics

Provides an oversight of many views on the interpretation of quantum physics and the wide philosophical debate that still embroils this subject. The breadth of coverage and renewed interest surrounding the interpretation of quantum physics makes the book essential reading for physicists as well a...

An introduction to the physics of nuclear medicine

The complexity and vulnerability of the human body has driven the development of a diverse range of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in modern medicine. This book offers an insight into the physics of nuclear medicine by explaining the principles of radioactivity, how radionuclides are produ...

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...

Single-photon detection for data communication and quantum systems

This book shows the progress of integrated (thick) CMOS SPADs towards high photon detection probabilities and applications such as in low-cost consumer data communication and high-end single-photon counting for quantum applications. New research is introduced and comprehensively detailed.

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,...

Charged beam dynamics, particle accelerators and free electron lasers

Charged Beam Dynamics, Particle Accelerators and Free Electron Lasers summarises different topics in the field of accelerators and of Free Electron Laser (FEL) devices. It explains how to design both a FEL device and the accelerator providing the driving beam. Covering both theoretical and experi...

Quantum mechanics of the diatomic molecule with applications

Summarizing more than 30 years of quantitative analysis of temporally and spatially-resolved experimental records, and introducing insights that are essential in utilizing the inherent symmetries associated with diatomic molecules, this is a valuable reference to any academic engaged in the field...

Warm dense matter

This book provides an introductory overview of warm dense matter research for new postgraduate students entering the field. Author David Riley, based at the Centre for Plasma Physics at Queen’s University Belfast, covers a broad range of topics with an emphasis on experimental techniques.

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.

Computation in science (second edition)

The book explains how computing is used in the natural sciences and provides a high-level overview of relevant aspects of computer science and software engineering with a focus on concepts, results and applications. It is intended for both graduate students and experienced scientists.

Transmission and processing for data center networking

An invaluable source for scientists, engineers, professors and mid-senior level students involved with data transmission and processing, this book offers an insight into data centre transport technology centres and the principal techniques for modern communication transmission of ultra-wideband c...

Quantum mechanics: problems with solutions

Quantum 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 readers' convenience, the problem assignments are ...

Ahead of the curve

This unique book is a compendium of carefully curated published papers in the biosciences, which have (or will) precipitate a profound change in prevailing paradigms and research programs. A mix of new and classic papers, it shows the limitations of current thought or identifies novel vistas for ...

Introduction to the mathematical physics of nonlinear waves (second edition)

The book covers the fundamental properties of nonlinear waves, dealing with both theory and experiment. The aim is to emphasize established tools and introduce new methods underpinning important new developments in this field, especially as applied to solid state materials, now including supercon...

An introduction to stellar magnetic activity

The book provides an introduction to the observational and theoretical knowledge of solar and stellar magnetic activity for graduate or advanced undergraduate students.

Quantitative phase microscopy and tomography

This book describes the most advanced QPM techniques and computational imaging techniques using partially spatially coherent monochromatic light rather than coherent lasers. Imaging techniques discussed include speckle-free QPM both off-axis and common path interferometric configurations with hig...

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...

Biophysics of the senses (second edition)

Biophysics of the Senses (Second Edition) connects fundamental properties of physics to biological systems, relating them directly to the human body. This is an exciting view of how sensory aspects of biophysics are utilized in everyday life for students who are curious but struggle with the conn...

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.

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...

A classical thermodynamics toolkit

A typical applied sciences curriculum begins with the basics of dynamics followed by thermodynamics. While dynamics deals with a system at rest or in motion, thermodynamics discusses the mass and energy interaction of a system with its surroundings. A thermodynamic process results when a system c...

Diagnostic biomedical optics

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

Active galactic nuclei

This book covers how Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are fueled by gas (or stars), how we can account for the wide variety of AGN observed, from Seyfert/Liners to quasars, and for the two types (AGN 1 and 2) either through dust obscuration, and geometrical orientation arguments, or through intrinsic...