Nuclear dynamics in strong laser fields

This text aims to present at a theoretical level the main aspects of high-power lasers interacting with nuclei and is intended for scientists and students interested in this new and challenging area of research.

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...

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.

Quantum resource theory

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...

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...

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...

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.

High resolution laser microprocessing

Engineering electrodynamics

Engineering Electrodynamics: A collection of theorems, principles and field representations elucidates the core of engineering electrodynamics via theorems and examples. This self-contained book is ideal for study at graduate and advanced levels.

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.

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...

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 entanglement engineering and applications

Quantum Entanglement Engineering and Applications, the first of its kind, focuses on the practical mathematical tools necessary to handle quantum entanglement and requirements to design optical configurations for quantum entanglement-based systems in quantum communications and quantum computing.

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...

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...

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 machine learning

The scope of the book spans from the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics and quantum algorithms that underpin QML, to advanced topics including variational quantum algorithms, quantum neural networks, and quantum generative models. It covers both the theoretical formulations, such as expr...

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...

The golden gift of red giants

This book reveals how red giants have become prime targets of modern asteroseismology, unlocking unprecedented insights into stellar and galactic evolution.

Applied problems in the theory of electromagnetic wave scattering

This book presents the development of electromagnetic theory in the field of scattering for a wide range of objects. Highly useful worked examples are included throughout the book to support the analysis of electromagnetic wave scattering processes.

Functionally graded structures

This book explores the static and dynamical behaviours such as bending, buckling, and vibration of functionally graded structures using existing and new theories. The text presents a holistic examination of functionally graded structures, providing invaluable knowledge for professionals, research...

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...

Photography (second edition)

Photography: Physics and Art in Focus uses the art of photography as a point of departure for learning about physics, while also using physics as a point of departure for asking fundamental questions about the nature of photography as an art.

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.

Ion traps

Presents the fundamentals of ion traps and their use in physics, chemistry and their technological applications at a level accessible by students. The introductory nature and broad coverage will also make the book essential reading for scientists who wish to understand and explore the use of ion ...

Applied geophysics for karst and sinkhole investigation

The book shows the potential of geophysical methods for resolving real problems of karst. The authors present an overview of the karst problem worldwide, examine Dead Sea evaporite karst and review geophysical methods for karst investigation.

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.

Planetary diversity

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

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...

Tying light in knots

Topology is the study of properties of geometrical objects that remain invariant as the object is bent, twisted, or otherwise continuously deformed. It has been an indispensable tool in particle physics and solid-state physics for decades, but in recent years it has become increasingly relevant i...

Asteroseismology for the nonspecialist

The majority of stars undergo oscillations, and asteroseismology is the study of those oscillations, generally using either high-precision photometry or spectroscopy. As resonant cavities, stars oscillate only at a finite number of well-defined frequencies, and precise measurement of those freque...

Classical electrodynamics: lecture notes

Classical Electrodynamics: Lecture notes is intended to be the basis for a two-semester graduate-level course on electricity and magnetism, including the interaction and dynamics of charged point particles, in addition to properties of dielectric, conducting and magnetic media. The text also cove...

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...

Virtual and real labs for introductory physics ii

This book serves as a textbook for the laboratory component to algebra-based and calculus-based Introductory Physics II. It provides virtual (simulation) lab replicating (in most cases) the real labs in optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics at the introductory level.

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.

Simplified quantum computing with applications

Much enhanced contents to tell the basic to applications of quantum computing. So, the book provides the theory of quantum computing in its actual status starting from the basic algorithms.

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 ...

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 ...

Innovative quantum computing

The book is concerned with the innovative ideas and novel mathematical methods in quantum computing.

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.

Protein and peptide-based microarrays for multiplex detection

Protein and Peptide-based Microarrays for Multiplex Detection looks at the aspects of protein and peptide-based microarrays for multiplex detection, based on Rabiee’s Theory. It is a detailed and comprehensive guide for scientists, students and doctors.

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...

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 ...

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...

Visible light

This book offers an overview of the state-of-the-art of visible light communication (VLC) systems across emerging areas of increasing importance within the field. It is an excellent guide for new researchers entering the VLC field.

An approach to dark matter modelling

In the field of particle and astrophysics one of the major unresolved problems is to understand the nature and properties of dark matter, which constitutes almost 80% of the matter content of the universe. This book gives a pedagogical introduction to the field of dark matter in general, and in p...

Studies in theoretical physics, volume 2

This book introduces tensor calculus needed in advanced theoretical physics courses such as general relativity, fluid dynamics, quantum information theory, quantum field theory, and continuum mechanics. It provides several examples illustrating applications of tensor calculus in special relativit...

Lithium niobate-based heterostructures

With the use of ferroelectric materials in memory devices and the need for high-speed integrated optics devices, interest in ferroelectric thin films continues to grow. With their remarkable properties, such as energy nonvolatility, fast switching, radiative stability and unique optoacoustic and ...

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 ...

Climate change for astronomers

Astronomers are in a unique position to help people understand the danger of climate change and what we can do about it. This book is intended to help astronomers to be better educators and communicators about the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as better advocates for solutions.

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...

Fundamentals of quantum entanglement

Fundamentals of Quantum Entanglement describes the origin of the physics of quantum entanglement and provides a transparent interferometric description of the subject matter. This monograph will be useful to optical engineers, graduate students and those with an interest in quantum entanglement a...

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)...

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.

A journey into reciprocal space (second edition)

This is a substantially revised and expanded second edition of a book published in the Concise series. The book has been considerably extended and a number of corrections have been made to the text and diagrams. A new chapter (7) has also been added on distortion mode analysis. Many new diagrams ...

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.

An introduction to quantum optics (second edition)

This book is an introduction to open quantum systems, ones that have inputs and outputs. It explores the basic techniques and more recent ones, exploring the limits of quantum noise in measurement and communications.

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.

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.

Analytical techniques for biomedical nanotechnology

This book provides a comprehensive overview of analytical techniques for applications in biomedical nanotechnology, at both the fundamental and applied level. It includes a discussion of how fundamental knowledge of techniques can be translated to applications, coverage of state-of-art analytical...

Spectroscopic tools for food analysis

Food quality analysis is an area of interest that has always attracted the attention of everyone, and making suitable tools for food analysis is especially important. This volume presents such techniques and their state-of-the-art applications.

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...

Entropy beyond the second law

This book presents a coherent formulation of all aspects of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with entropy as the unifying theme. By consolidating these approaches into a coherent and self-contained framework, it is intended to improve the understanding of this fundamental and fascinating ...

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.

Light-material interactions and applications in optoelectronic devices

This book will connect light-matter interactions and device performance. Useful for those studying or working with optoelectronic devices, optical materials, and nano-plasmonics, this book provides the fundamental knowledge of light-matter interactions in the optical wavelength range, which can e...

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.

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.

Turbulent flows: an introduction

Presenting an introduction to the fundamentals of turbulent flow, this book elucidates the most crucial and practically important aspects of the physics. With a focus on canonical flows of various kinds, the book also offers biographies of the ‘subject giants’ who have shaped the field, alongside...

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 ...

Problems and solutions in electricity and magnetism

All radiations are electromagnetic waves, generally known as light and obey the laws of optics. This volume presents a collection of problems in electromagnetics covering basics and the varied areas of applications of electromagnetic principles.

Rotation, reflection, and frame changes

Rotation, Reflection, and Frame Changes is an engineer’s practical resource for rotation-related theorems that might otherwise be difficult to find in literature. By providing extensive tutorials in requisite mathematics, intuitive insight, and computer source code, this work stands as a definiti...

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.

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.

Techniques of classical mechanics

This book serves as an excellent stepping stone from introductory physics to graduate-level physics, it provides a level field for the various techniques used to solve problems in classical mechanics, it explains the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods more simply, and is a must for junior and sen...

Space radiation

Space radiation is a topic of growing importance to scientists and researchers as well as the general public. As serious conversation about manned space travel grows, information on the topic will become increasingly needed. This thorough reference text comprehensively covers space radiation and ...

Modern physics

Intended for science and engineering students with a background in introductory physics and calculus, this textbook creates a bridge between classical and modern physics, filling the gap between descriptive elementary texts and formal graduate textbooks.

Low energy collision physics

A book with a balanced approach to pedagogic and research frontiers in cold atomic collisions and related topics.

Lens design (second edition)

This second edition of Lens Design: Automatic and quasi-autonomous computational methods and techniques shows how these new tools can design systems in minutes that would have required weeks or months of labor using older methods. No practising lens designer’s toolkit is complete without the up-t...

Provincialising nature: multidisciplinary approaches to the politics of the environment in latin america

This book offers a timely analysis of some of the crucial challenges, contradictions and promises within current environmental discourses and practices within Latin America. Two interconnected analytical frameworks guide the discussions in the book: the relationship between nature, knowledge and ...

Composite materials (second edition)

The book starts with a novel unified approach to homogenization, and develops a general theory of microstructure-independent (exact) relations for composite materials that applies to most physical properties of interest, such as conductivity, elasticity, piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity etc. I...

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...

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...