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Applied and Industrial Physics ..........................3

Applied Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics ............4

Astronomy and Astrophysics ............................6

Atomic and Molecular Physics ..........................7

Biophysics ........................................................8

Chemical Physics ............................................11

Computational Physics....................................12

General and Introductory Physics....................13

Condensed Matter and Materials Science ......17

Medical Physics ..............................................20

Particle/High Energy Physics ..........................23

Lasers, Optics, and Optoelectronics ................25

Quantum Physics ............................................29

Plasma Physics ................................................30

New Handbooks in Medical Physics ................31

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Applied and Industrial Physics

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ThermalImagingCamerasCharacteristics andPerformanceThomas WilliamsBromley, Kent, UK

Written by a recipient of the Callendar Medalfrom the Institute of Measurement and Control,this work expands our current understanding ofthermal imaging and, most importantly, providesa sound quantitative basis for evaluating the suit-ability of various thermal imagers for particularapplications. Using a practical approach thatkeeps theory and mathematics to a minimum, itreviews the important performance parametersfor industrial, laboratory, and surveillance applica-tions as well as how these parameters can bemeasured. The book focuses on the standardform of imaging camera but also describes thedifferent specialized forms of thermal imagersuseful to anyone working with these systems.

Providing detailed descriptions of the equipmentand techniques that can be used for testing com-plete thermal imagers as well as in the testing ofthe main subunits of a thermal imager, this refer-ence will prove invaluable not only to those whouse, test, and design thermal imagers, but also toanyone designing equipment or making meas-urements in the thermal band of wavelengths.

Features

• Covers the many applications for thermalimaging cameras

• Includes testing procedures and details cali-bration issues

• Provides a complete glossary

• Supplies two appendices that cover simpletheory for objective measurement of MRTDand MDTD and the problem of aliasing inimaging systems that use detector arrays

• Offers additional references on specific applications and techniques

• Reviews all imaging systems and components

Catalog no. C7185, 2009, 238 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7185-6, $99.95 / £60.99

ChromaticMonitoring ofComplexConditionsEdited by

G.R. Jones, A.G. Deakin,and J.W. SpencerUniversity of Liverpool, UK

With contributions from international authorities,this volume shows how chromatic analysis is usefulfor investigating diverse complex systems and forprocessing large amounts of information about sys-tem behavior, from direct physical parameters toholistic system overviews. By covering the broadcapabilities of the methodology, it provides thebasis for adapting chromatic techniques in futurework.

Taking a practical approach that utilizes manyexamples and graphs, the book presents the originand methodology of chromaticity, before delvinginto the various applications of chromatic methods.It first describes characteristics of chromatic systemsand chromatic processing algorithms, such as H, S,V transformation and basic x, y, z algorithms.

The book then discusses the areas in which chro-matic monitoring can be deployed, including for:

• Electrical plasmas• Industrial liquids• Broadband interferometry and polarimetry• Nonintrusive behavior monitoring• High-voltage transformer gases• Acoustical and vibrational signals in mechanical systems

• Noninvasive biological tissue probing• Environmental monitoring

Features

• Explores the application of basic and advancedchromatic methods in assorted areas acrossdiverse fields including biology, industrial engi-neering, and environmental monitoring

• Balances the use of diagrams and mathemati-cal descriptions, encouraging full compre-hension of the material

• Contains nearly 30 color figures

• Provides examples of graphical polar plots,such as process life cycles that have centersof gravity




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Applied Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics

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AppliedMechanics ofSolidsAllan F. BowerBrown University, Providence,Rhode Island, USA

“It’s an impressive piece ofwork. It covers an immenseamount of material and is well written.”—James R. Barber, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,

USA

“A valuable treatise in mechanics of solids.”—David L. McDowell, Georgia Institute of Technology,

Atlanta, USA

“This book is great for materials science andengineering students who are interested in bothclassic and state-of-the-art materials research.With both in-depth discussion and authoritativesummary, it will be widely used in teaching andresearch in theoretical and computationalmechanics of materials.”

—Yanfei Gao, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA

Beginning with a description of the physical andmathematical laws that govern deformation insolids, this text provides a complete introductionto the analysis of deformation, stress, and failurein materials or components. It presents modernconstitutive equations, solutions to importantboundary and initial value problems in solidmechanics, fracture mechanics, and the nonlineartheory of deformable rods, membranes, plates,and shells. The author also discusses the use offinite element software for stress analysis.

Features

• Introduces concepts, analytical techniques,and numerical methods used to analyzedeformation, stress, and failure in materials orcomponents

• Discusses the use of finite element softwarefor stress analysis

• Assesses simple analytical solutions to explainhow to set up properly posed boundary andinitial value problems

• Provides an understanding of algorithmsimplemented in software code

• Offers problem sets and sample code on theauthor’s website

Catalog no. K10131, January 2010, 820 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0247-2, $89.95 / £57.99

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QuasilinearHyperbolicSystems,CompressibleFlows, andWavesVishnu D. SharmaIndian Institute of Technology,Bombay

A self-contained discussion of quasilinear hyper-bolic PDEs and systems, this book includes care-fully chosen physical examples in gas dynamicsand shallow water theory. It introduces the nec-essary mathematical concepts in the first threechapters, which cover wave propagation prob-lems and the issues to be developed in theremainder of the text. The book describes theapplications of the characteristic approach, singu-lar surface theory, asymptotic methods, self-simi-larity and group theoretic methods, and the the-ory of generalized functions to several concretephysical examples from radiation gas dynamics,magneto gas dynamics, and nonequilibriumflows.

Features

• Provides a coherent account of the subject toa wide audience, integrating methods andideas that are scattered in the literature

• Covers several techniques, ideas, and resultsthat emphasize nonlinear theory and intro-duce some of the most active research areasin the field

• Explains the material in a systematic mannerstarting from elementary applications andprogressing gradually to areas of currentresearch

• Includes general remarks and open problemsat the end of sections or chapters

Contents

Hyperbolic Systems of Conservation Laws. ScalarHyperbolic Equations in One Dimension.Hyperbolic Systems in One-Space Dimension.Evolution of Weak Waves in Hyperbolic Systems.Asymptotic Waves for Quasilinear Systems. Self-Similar Solutions Involving Discontinuities andTheir Interaction. Kinematics of a Shock ofArbitrary Strength.

Catalog no. K11669, May 2010, c. 280 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3690-3, $99.95 / £63.99



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ComputationalHydrodynamicsof Capsules andBiological CellsEdited by

C. PozrikidisUniversity of Massachusetts,Amherst, USA

In recent years, computational hydrodynamics ofcapsules and biological cells has attracted a greatdeal of attention. This volume explores the recentdevelopments in computational and mathemati-cal methods. It presents in-depth discussions on abroad range of physical, biological, modeling,and computational concepts. The book toucheson the subjects of classical biomechanics,advanced mathematical techniques, and high-performance computing. A world leader in thisfield of research, the editor also covers the areasof bioengineering, chemical engineering, appliedmathematics, and mechanical engineering.Ancillary materials are available on http://dehe-sa.freeshell.org/CC2

Features

• Details a broad range of physical, biological,modeling, and computational concepts

• Discusses classical biomechanics and high-performance computing

• Covers advanced mathematical techniques

• Presents up-to-date computational tech-niques in biofluid dynamics

Contents

Flow-Induced Deformation of Two-DimensionalBiconcave Capsules. Flow-Induced Deformationof Artificial Capsules. A High-Resolution FastBoundary-Integral Method for MultipleInteracting Blood Cells. Simulating MicroscopicHemodynamics and Hemorheology with theImmersed-Boundary Lattice Boltzmann Method.Front-Tracking Methods for Capsules, Vesicles,and Blood Cells. Dissipative Particle DynamicsModeling of Red Blood Cells. Simulation of RedBlood Cell Motion in Microvessels andBifurcations. Multiscale Modeling of Transportand Receptor-Mediated Adhesion of Platelets inthe Bloodstream. Index.

Catalog no. K11057, June 2010, c. 319 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-2005-6, $129.95 / £82.00

An Introductionto GravityCurrents andIntrusionsMarius UngarishTechnion, Haifa, Israel

Written by a recognized authority active in gravi-ty current research, this book provides an up-to-date, self-contained, and systematic introductionto the study, interpretation, and prediction ofgravity current flows. Using a simple mathemati-cal framework, the author supplies readers withthe foundation required to formulate problems,interpret experimental results and measurementsdata, obtain simple and insightful analytical esti-mates and solutions, and develop or implementnumerical codes for related problems.


AppliedHydrodynamicsAn Introduction toIdeal and Real FluidFlowsHubert ChansonUniversity of Queensland,Brisbane, Australia

“[T]he combination of theoretical aspects, per-fectly developed, with an applied point of viewdirectly related to engineering and research, is anadditional asset which is not found in otherbooks covering the same field. … this bookshould interest all the students, engineers,researchers and teachers in fluid mechanics …strongly recommended.”

—Frederic Murzyn, ESTACA, France

“This handbook is of excellent quality and is agreat addition to the literature on fluid mechan-ics.”

—Pierre Lubin, Université de Bordeaux, France

Catalog no. K10277, 2009, 478 pp., ISBN: 978-0-415-49271-3, $159.95 / £97.00





Astronomy and Astrophysics

New!

LunarSettlementsEdited by

Haym BenaroyaRutgers University, Piscataway,New Jersey, USA

Bringing together some of the most recognizedand influential researchers and scientists in variousspace-related disciplines, Lunar Settlementsaddresses the many issues that surround the per-manent human return to the Moon. Numerousinternational contributors, including former astro-naut and U.S. Senator Harrison H. Schmitt, offertheir insights into how certain technological,physiological, and psychological challenges mustbe met to make permanent lunar settlementspossible.

Catalog no. 83325, February 2010, 801 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8332-3, $149.95 / £89.99

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Physics of theSunA First CourseDermott J. MullanUniversity of Delaware, Newark,USA

With an emphasis on numerical modeling, thistext presents a quantitative examination of thephysical structure of the Sun and the conditionsof its extended atmosphere. It enables a practicalappreciation of how various physical processesdetermine the variation of physical parametersfrom the center of the Sun to the surface. Theauthor also gives step-by-step explanations forcalculating the numerical values of various physi-cal quantities.

Catalog no. C3074, January 2010, 390 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8307-1, $79.95 / £49.99

Handbook ofSpaceEngineering,Archaeology,and HeritageEdited by

Ann DarrinJohns Hopkins University, Laurel,Maryland, USA

Beth L. O’LearyNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA

Expanding the discipline of archaeology into thecosmos, this unique volume offers a perspectiverarely considered. It discusses the trail of debristhat humankind has left behind during spaceexploration as artifacts worthy of investigation.Gathering together a number of leading thinkers,the book discusses the landscape of space, space-craft forensics and field techniques, our environ-mental footprints, and the establishment of anarchaeological record in space.

Catalog no. 84313, 2009, 1035 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8431-3, $159.95 / £97.00

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Extra-SolarPlanetsThe Detection,Formation, Evolutionand Dynamics ofPlanetary SystemsEdited by

Bonnie StevesGlasgow Caledonian University, Scotland

Martin HendryUniversity of Glasgow, Scotland

Now that we are able to go beyond the discoveryof gas giants to locate smaller planets, the hunt ison for a planet that exhibits those just right con-ditions for supporting life. With contributionsfrom recognized world leaders, this text offers thesolid foundation required by graduate students,yet also encourages further study by looking atadvanced topics. It considers the most recent the-ories about the creation and development ofplanets.

Catalog no. C8344, July 2010, c. 352 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8344-6, $119.95 / £76.99





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Atomic and Molecular Physics


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LinearlyPolarized IRSpectroscopyTheory andApplications forStructural AnalysisBojidarka KolevaSofia University, Bulgaria

Tsonko KolevPlovdiv University, Bulgaria

This book introduces linearly polarized IR spec-troscopy as a method of molecular structuralanalysis. Examples demonstrate both the advan-tages and limitations of this technique. The textexplains the possible applications of this new ori-entation technique for the structural characteriza-tion of various chemicals. More specifically, itdemonstrates how to obtain important informa-tion about the structure and spectral properties oforiented compounds.

Catalog no. K11223, April 2010, c. 232 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-2559-4, $129.95 / £82.00

Cold MoleculesTheory, Experiment,ApplicationsEdited by

Roman V. KremsUniversity of British Columbia,Vancouver, Canada

William C. StwalleyUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs,USA

Bretislav FriedrichFritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin,Germany

Featuring a foreword by Nobel laureate DudleyHerschbach, this interdisciplinary book discussesnovel methods to create and thermally isolatemolecules at temperatures near absolute zero. Italso surveys the research done with and on coldmolecules to date. The book focuses on applica-tions of cold polar molecules in diverse areas ofresearch, such as quantum condensed-matterphysics, quantum computation, coherent controlof molecular processes, and chemical physics.


The FragmentMolecularOrbital MethodPracticalApplications toLarge MolecularSystemsEdited by

Dmitri G. FedorovRICS, AIST, Tsukuba, Japan

Kazuo KitauraKyoto University, Japan

Answering the need to facilitate quantum-chemi-cal calculations of systems with thousands ofatoms, Kazuo Kitaura and co-workers developedthe fragment molecular orbital (FMO) method in1999. Written by the inventors of the FMOprocess, this book demonstrates applications tobiochemical studies that emphasize actual simula-tions. The authors make the FMO method acces-sible to general scientists and provide a CD-ROMwith software to assist scientists in performing cal-culations.


QuantumTheory of High-EnergyIon-AtomCollisionsDzevad BelkicKarolinska Institute, Stockholm,Sweden

Fast ion-atom collisions are of paramount impor-tance in many high-priority branches of scienceand technology. This book focuses on multifac-eted mechanisms of collisional phenomena withheavy ions and atoms at non-relativistic highenergies. It provides a state-of-the-art review ofthe non-relativistic theory of high-energy ion-atom collisions. The author covers the mostimportant theoretical methods currently avail-able, examines cross sections and collisional ratesfor fast ion-atom collisions, and discusses simulta-neous electron transfer and ionization.







Biophysics

New!

Handbook ofPhysics inMedicine andBiologyEdited by

Robert SplinterUniversity of North Carolina atCharlotte, USA

This handbook presents a quantitative physicaldescription of all aspects of cellular and organperformance and the methods used to measurethese functions. Moreover, it covers the physicsnecessary to understand the theoretical and prac-tical basis for development of diagnostic and ther-apeutic tools. The expert contributors offer afoundation in relevant physical principles andtechnology critical to understanding biologicalfunctioning for application to biomedical researchand healthcare. Throughout, they emphasizeaspects of diagnostic and therapeutic modalitiesin relation to normal physiological functions.

The book addresses major healthcare challengesas well as the development of artificial organs andprosthetic devices. The contents are organized byorgan type and biological function. In addition tothe physical descriptions, each chapter discussesprinciples of related clinical diagnostic methodsand technological aspects of therapeutic applica-tions.

Features

• Provides a comprehensive treatment of thephysics and physical chemistry of biologicalorganisms as well as the physics of imagingand diagnostics

• Offers detailed coverage of physics related tohuman physiology, along with quantitativeaspects of diagnostic and therapeutic tech-nologies

• Covers physics related to normal and patho-logical physiological functions, including fluiddynamics (blood-flow, cardiovascular sys-tem), mechanisms (muscle contraction), andelectronics (cellular electrical activity, senses)

• Discuses the state-of-the-art technology usedin medical practice, including the growingemphasis on regenerative approaches

Catalog no. 75241, April 2010, c. 556 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7524-3, $149.95 / £95.00

New!

FLIM Microscopyin Biology andMedicineEdited by

Ammasi PeriasamyUniversity of Virginia,Charlottesville, USA

Robert M. CleggUniversity of Illinois, Urbana, USA

“…an excellent and comprehensive treatment ofFRET in biology investigation. It has a good bal-ance of basic theory and cutting-edge develop-ment in both techniques and applications.”

—Peter So, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

“An amazingly comprehensive reference—I can’timagine anyone looking for information thereand not finding what they need. It is quite essen-tial for any lab doing FLIM.”

—Guy Cox, University of Sydney, Australia

The high contrast and sensitivity of FLIM allow forthe detection of signals at the single moleculelevel. After an overview of basic principles of fluo-rescence, microscopy, and FLIM, this book dis-cusses probes, dynamic and video rate FLIMimaging, laser scanning confocal FLIM, spectrallifetime imaging, nonlinear curve-fitting methods,global FLIM data analysis, and new approaches indata analysis. Widely recognized as pioneers inthe field, the editors offer a summary chapter oncurrent FLIM applications.

Features

• Brings together the contributions of thosepioneering the field

• Covers issues related to data acquisition anddata analysis

• Addresses the advantages and disadvantagesof FLIM in various biological and clinicalresearch areas

• Compares FLIM measurements to other tech-niques

• Presents the fundamentals of dynamic fluo-rescence measurements and the basic path-ways of de-excitation available to electroni-cally excited molecules

• Looks at the potential and defines researchneeds of this remarkable field




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Biophysics


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StatisticalPhysics ofBiomoleculesAn IntroductionDaniel M. ZuckermanUniversity of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, USA

Maintaining a probabilistic view throughout, thisbook covers elementary statistical mechanics andthe thermodynamics necessary to understandfundamental biophysical phenomena. It presentsmore than one interpretation of every phenome-non, including the explanation of on- and off-rates in the context of binding affinities and amicroscopic statistical picture. The author explic-itly explains the theory behind interpreting thephysics and statistics of many experiments.

Catalog no. 73788, May 2010, c. 360 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7378-2, $89.95 / £57.99

New!

Omega-3 FattyAcids and theDHA PrincipleRaymond C. ValentineProfessor Emeritus, University ofCalifornia, Davis, USA

David L. ValentineUniversity of California, SantaBarbara, USA

This work explores the roles of omega-3 fattyacids in cellular membranes and develops a prin-ciple by which to assess their benefits and risks.Reflecting the increased public interest that hasemerged over the years, the book uses an inte-grative approach to explain the complex roles ofomega-3s in the membrane. By incorporatingprinciples from numerous disciplines, it givesresearchers in a variety of fields the buildingblocks to stimulate further study.


New!

Cell MechanicsFrom Single Scale-Based Models toMultiscale ModelingEdited by

Arnaud ChauvièreUniversity of Texas, Houston,USA

Luigi PreziosiPolitecnico di Torino, Italy

Claude VerdierUniversité Joseph Fourier and CNRS, Grenoble, France

Cell Mechanics: From Single Scale-BasedModels to Multiscale Modeling brings togeth-er new insight and research on mechanical, math-ematical, physical, and biological approaches forsimulating the behavior of cells, specifically tumorcells. It illustrates how phenomena occurring atvarious scales can be modeled and coupled toaccount for multiscale aspects. The text discussesexperimental and theoretical topics, includingbiological and complex modeling issues.


New!

Structure andFunction ofIntrinsicallyDisorderedProteinsPeter TompaHungarian Academy of Sciences,Budapest

“Tompa’s masterly compendium on intrinsicallydisordered proteins arrives at just the right timeto fill a conspicuous void on this important topic.…”

—George Rose, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,Maryland, USA

“… This book demonstrates Tompa’s consider-able command of the field …”

—From the Foreword by Professor Sir Alan Fersht,University of Cambridge, UK

“The book is just superb—a thorough, compre-hensive and lucid discussion of intrinsically disor-dered proteins.”

—Joel L. Sussman, Weizmann Institute of Science,Rehovot, Israel







Biophysics

New!

Cancer Systems BiologyEdited by

Edwin WangNational Research Council ofCanada, Montreal, Quebec

“This book is a wonderful and significant collec-tion of chapters describing recent progress ofcancer systems biology. This is a timely attemptas more and more researchers and pharmaceuti-cal companies are looking into a systems biologyapproach to treat cancer patients and to finddrugs that can be effectively used for cancerpatients. …”—From the Foreword by Hiroaki Kitano, President, The

Systems Biology Institute, and Director, SonyComputer Science Laboratories, Inc., Tokyo, Japan


StructuralBioinformaticsAn AlgorithmicApproachForbes J. BurkowskiUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario,Canada

Showcasing the beauty of protein structures, thispractical text illustrates how to apply key algo-rithms to solve a range of biological issues. Itemphasizes a methodology that uses mathemati-cal models to act as links between structural biol-ogy and computational algorithms. The authorprovides many examples of dynamic program-ming applications, along with problems through-out, exercises at the end of each chapter, and a12-page color insert.


KineticModelling in SystemsBiologyOleg DeminMoscow State University, Russia

Igor GoryaninUniversity of Edinburgh, Scotland

Focusing on one of the main pillars in the futuredevelopment of systems biology, this book exam-ines the kinetic modelling approach and describeshow to apply it to solve real-life problems. It cov-ers model creation techniques, model verificationand validation, simulations and interpretation ofbiological results, and provides several examplesof applications. The accompanying CD-ROM con-tains pathway diagrams, model examples, EPEsoftware, and DBSolve installation.


BiomolecularAction ofIonizingRadiationShirley LehnertMontreal GeneralHospital/McGill University,Quebec, Canada

“The major strength of this book lies in its in-depth coverage of recent advances in radiation-induced signal transduction pathways andmolecular mechanisms of cellular responses toionizing radiation … an up-to-date synopsis ofthe field of radiation research in the early 21stcentury …This book certainly belongs on thebookshelf of anyone who is interested in under-standing radiation biology …”

—Zhong Yun and Joann B. Sweasy, Yale UniversitySchool of Medicine, 2009

Catalog no. IP164, 2008, 560 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-7503-0824-3, $83.95 / £44.99





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Chemical Physics


ChemicalReactivityTheoryA Density FunctionalViewEdited by

Pratim Kumar ChattarajIndian Institute of Technology,Kharagpur

With contributions from 65 eminent internationalscientists, this volume introduces various aspectsof density functional theory (DFT) and their con-nections to chemical reactivity theory. The textexamines bonding, interactions, reactivity,dynamics, toxicity, and aromaticity as well as fun-damental aspects of DFT. Several chapters providea review of the key global and local reactivitydescriptors and their variations under differentperturbations.


Coming soon!

MolecularModeling BasicsJan H. JensenUniversity of Copenhagen,Denmark

Addressing the need for a “workshop-oriented”book, Molecular Modeling Basics provides thefundamental theoretical facts needed to under-stand what molecular modeling programs do andthe gist of research papers that describe molecu-lar modeling results. It also shows how to extractand interpret information from a program out-put. The author introduces topics in a way forbeginners to clearly comprehend molecular mod-eling results.

Catalog no. 75268, June 2010, c. 180 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7526-7, $49.95 / £29.99

CoherentVibrationalDynamicsEdited by

Guglielmo Lanzani,Giulio Cerullo, andSandro De SilvestriPolitecnico di Milano, Italy

Vibrational spectroscopy is a powerful investiga-tion tool for a wide class of materials coveringdiverse areas in physics, chemistry, and biology.Designed for researchers and graduate studentsusing vibrational spectroscopy, this book providesboth introductory chapters as well as moreadvanced contents reporting on recent progress.It also offers a good starting point for scientistsseeking a sound introduction to ultrafast opticsand spectroscopic techniques.

Catalog no. DK4040, 2008, 288 pp., ISBN: 978-1-57444-650-0, $144.95 / £92.00

ElectronicStructureModelingConnections BetweenTheory and SoftwareCarl TrindleUniversity of Virginia,Charlottesville, USA

Donald ShilladyVirginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA

Introducing electronic structure codes to nonspe-cialists, this text illustrates theoretical methodswith numerical detail and model calculations. Itclarifies what these modeling programs can do,their known pathologies, which ones are suitedfor specific kinds of projects, and how to repro-duce and apply them using the accompanyingPC-LOBE bundled software. The text reviewsnotable successes and unsolved problems or fail-ures in electronic structure modeling and includesnumerous tables, graphs, and figures.







Computational Physics

MATLAB® and CProgrammingfor TrefftzFinite ElementMethodsQing-Hua QinAustralian National University,Acton

Hui WangHenan University of Technology, Zhengzhou City, People’sRepublic of China

Collecting results scattered in the literature, thisbook provides the detailed MATLAB® and C pro-gramming processes in applications of the TrefftzFEM to potential and elastic problems. The bookbegins with an introduction to the hybrid-Trefftz(HT) FEM that covers basic concepts and generalelement formulations of the method. It then con-centrates on both the essentials and subroutinesof MATLAB and C programming. The next fewchapters present applications of T-elements topotential problems and linear plane elasticity, dis-cuss how to solve body force in elasticity throughradial basis functions, and examine how specialpurpose functions can be constructed.

Unifying the computer programming aspects ofthe Trefftz FEM, this book will stimulate the devel-opment and application of this novel method inmany facets of practical engineering.

Features

• Compares T-elements with conventionalfinite elements and boundary elements

• Provides the foundations of MATLAB and Cprogramming

• Presents MATLAB and C subroutines forinputting data and outputting results,Gaussian integration, generating shape func-tions, assembling an elemental stiffnessmatrix, introducing boundary conditions,and solving global stiffness equations

• Addresses advanced topics, such as the con-struction of Trefftz p-elements and an alterna-tive formulation to HT FEM

• Includes numerous numerical examples aswell as a CD-ROM with MATLAB and C codes


New!

NumericalMethods,Algorithms andTools in C#Waldemar Dos PassosConsultant, Concord, California,USA

This book presents a broad collection of practical,ready-to-use mathematical routines employingthe exciting, easy-to-learn C# programming lan-guage from Microsoft. Exploiting the useful fea-tures of C#, it shows how to write efficient, math-ematically intense object-oriented computer pro-grams. The vast array of practical examples pre-sented can be easily customized and implement-ed to solve complex engineering and scientificproblems typically found in real-world computerapplications.

The book focuses on standard numerical meth-ods, novel object-oriented techniques, and thelatest Microsoft .NET programming environment.The author discusses alternative ways to obtaincomputer-generated pseudo-random numbersand real random numbers generated by naturallyoccurring physical phenomena. He also describesvarious methods for approximating integrals andspecial functions, routines for performing statisti-cal analyses of data, and least squares and numer-ical curve fitting methods for analyzing experi-mental data, along with numerical methods forsolving ordinary and partial differential equations.The final chapter offers optimization methods forthe minimization or maximization of functions.

Features

• Emphasizes the latest state-of-the-art object-oriented methods wherever possible

• Covers a large spectrum of computationaltools, including sorting algorithms andMonte Carlo methods

• Contains working C# code and numerouspractical examples that illustrate how toapply the computational tools

• Provides the C# source code online

Catalog no. 7479, January 2010, 600 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-7479-1, $99.95 / £63.99


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General and Introductory Physics


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ExploringIntegratedScienceBelal E. Baaquie andFrederick H.WilleboordseNational University of Singapore

Answering various puzzles of nature, this bookshows how the simplest questions that arise fromour daily experiences can lead us through a chainof reasoning that explains some of the most fasci-nating principles of science. It follows a uniqueformat that enhances the learning process. Eachchapter begins with a pertinent question thatforms the basis for explaining a scientific princi-ple. Step by step, the text then delves into themore sophisticated scientific matter necessary forproviding insight into the question presented,elucidating key principles and concepts. Eachchapter highlights salient points, answers thequestion definitively, and concludes with a seriesof exercises to test readers’ assimilation of thematerial.

Richly illustrated, this work captures the essenceof our intuitive appreciation of nature. Presentingintegrated scientific ideas that seamlessly blendbiology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics, itbrings the most complex and intriguing phe-nomena to readers in a manner that is both acces-sible and entertaining.

Features

• Uses a question-based format that ties inwith daily experience

• Explores topics from a wide range of subjectareas not usually found in one book

• Employs a non-technical, entertaining stylewhile maintaining the rigor required by moreadvanced readers

• Contains more than 650 vibrant color illustra-tions


New!

Superstringsand OtherThingsA Guide to Physics,Second EditionCarlos I. CalleKennedy Space Center, Florida,USA

Praise for the First Edition

“Calle, a NASA Kennedy Space Center researchscientist, shares the joy of physics with those whowant to learn more about superstring theory,quantum teleportation, and other cosmic ideas.”

—Sci-Tech Book News

This second edition continues to offer a uniquelyaccessible journey through physics. It explains thebasic concepts of motion, energy, and gravity as wellas the latest theories about the structure of matter,the origin of the universe, and the beginning oftime. Fully illustrated throughout, the book exploresmajor discoveries and the scientists behind them,from Galileo, Newton, and Einstein to Feynman andHawking. It includes numerous examples of physicsin everyday situations, along with a color insert. Theexpert author also discusses the newest develop-ment in string theory, the far-reaching M-theory,and a number of other surprises.

Features

• Offers non-science readers access to thehighest peaks of physics

• Supports a truly conceptual approach toteaching physics without advanced math

• Emphasizes concepts and ideas rather thanequations

• Provides up-to-date coverage of modernphysics

• Showcases modern applications of physics inour everyday world

• Builds interest with landmark discoveries andrecent breakthroughs

• Ties ideas to history with several biographicalsketches

• Provides a wealth of conceptual and numeri-cal problems

Catalog no. K10534, January 2010, 567 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1073-6, $59.95 / £24.99





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From Atoms toGalaxiesA Conceptual PhysicsApproach toScientific AwarenessSadri HassaniIllinois State University, Normal,USA

Based on a course given by the author, this text isdesigned for readers with little science back-ground. Demonstrating physical conceptsthrough everyday experiences, it explains not justhow science works but also how to counter pop-ular misconceptions and pseudoscience.

Adhering to a strict conceptual approach, the textpresents glossaries, review questions and answers,exercises, numerical problems, and quizzes.Noncalculus mathematical sections can be foundon the accompanying CD-ROM. The CD alsocontains an introduction to a website for qualify-ing instructors. Ancillary materials include lecturenotes, slides, demonstrations, and movies.

Features

• Maintains a truly conceptual approach toteaching physics to nonscience university stu-dents

• Emphasizes concepts and ideas rather thanequations

• Includes problems, exercises, and reviewquestions

• Provides ancillary materials, such as lecturenotes and movies

Contents

In the Beginning … (600 B.C.-1600 A.D.).Newtonian Era (1660-1900). Waves andElectromagnetism (1600-1865).Thermodynamics (1600-1890). Twentieth-Century Physics: Quantum Theory (1900-1926).Twentieth-Century Physics: Relativity Theory(1905-1925). Twentieth-Century Physics:Microcosmology (1911-Present). Twentieth-Century Physics: Macrocosrnology (1940-Present). Nature of Science. Appendices.


Measured TonesThe Interplay ofPhysics and Music,Third EditionIan JohnstonUniversity of Sydney, New SouthWales, Australia

Praise for the Second Edition

“Johnston offers a charming, informal, and infor-mation-packed volume aimed squarely both atthe musician who wants to understand bettersome of the physics behind the sound that vari-ous instruments make and at the physicist whowould like to understand better the workings ofmusical instruments … the book is worthy ofcareful examination … . It belongs in all collegelibraries.”

—K.L. Schick, CHOICE

“… a thorough development of the mathemati-cal and physical basis of music … . This new edi-tion has updated the sections on electronic musicand digital technology … . Thoroughly recom-mended.”

—John Miller, School Science Review

“The writing throughout is delightfully clear andeasy to read…”

—Neville Fletcher, Acoustics Australia

Taking an informal historical approach, this bookexplores the evolution of both theory and appli-cation at the intersection of physics and music.Exceptionally accessible, insightful, and nowupdated to consider modern technology, thisnew edition of a critically acclaimed bestseller fea-tures a greater examination of psycho-acousticsand its role in the design of MP3s, expandedinformation on the gamelan and other Asian per-cussion instruments, and detailed discussions ofbinary notation, digitization, and electronicmanipulation of music. A complementary websiteprovides sound files, further reading, and instruc-tional support.




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New!

Physics ofSailingJohn KimballUniversity of Albany, New York,USA

“… an excellent introduction to the forces thatenable sailboats to perform … . John Kimball hascontributed a readable explanation of thephysics behind sailing that will appeal to a widerange of technically oriented readers.”

—James Harper, University of New Hampshire,Durham, USA

“The book is very well written and informative.” —Guy Vandegrift, Wright State University, Dayton,

Ohio, USA

Catalog no. 73761, January 2010, 296 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7376-8, $49.95 / £31.99

The Silicon WebPhysics for theInternet AgeMichael G. RaymerUniversity of Oregon, Eugene,USA

“[A] stunningly rich story about the Internet andits associated technologies … . The Silicon Webis an elegant and elaborate textbook, one thatexamines the science underlying the current rev-olution in communications technology. … All theimportant physics is here, but presented in anengaging way, with modern examples.”—From the Foreword by Louis A. Bloomfield, author of

How Things Work

Catalog no. K10173, 2009, 600 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0311-0, $89.95 / £39.99

New!

The PhysicalChemistry ofMaterialsEnergy andEnvironmentalApplicationsRolando M.A. Roque-MalherbeUniversity of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, USA

This book examines the structure, synthesis, prop-erties, and applications of adsorbents, catalysts,ion exchangers and conductors, and permeableporous and dense materials. It shows how thematerials are used in gas separation, membranereactors, pollution abatement, detergency, agri-culture, sustainable energy applications, andmore. It also discusses the theoretical aspects ofmaterials physics, describes the characterizationof materials, and explains diffusion in dense andporous materials.


Coming soon!

CRC Handbookof Chemistryand Physics91st EditionEdited by

William M. HaynesNational Institute of Standardsand Technology, Boulder,Colorado, USA

Mirroring the growth and direction of science fora century, this bestseller continues to be the mostaccessed and respected scientific reference in theworld. This edition adds many new tables andmajor revisions, including the stopping power ofelectrons, physical properties of selected poly-mers, properties of ice and super cooled water,and much more. The handbook is also availableas an innovative interactive product on CD-ROMand online.

Catalog no. K11100, June 2010, c. 2800 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-2077-3, $149.95 / £95.00

Also available on CD-ROM

Catalog no. K10911, 2009, CD-ROM, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1755-1, $169.95 / £109.00

Call about our web version.







BiographicalEncyclopedia ofScientistsThird EditionEdited by

John DaintithMarket House Books Ltd.,Aylesbury, UK

This fully updated new edi-tion focuses on the achievements of 2,400 scien-tists, explaining the nature and importance ofthose achievements. This edition features pronun-ciation guidelines, quotations, website links, andsuggestions for further reading. Each cross-refer-enced entry includes chronology, institution, pub-lication, and discipline. Previous editions havebeen called “a major contribution to the scientif-ic enterprise” (Medical Science Research), “a verymajor work” (Science), and “a very good refer-ence book” (New Scientist).


Questioning theUniverseConcepts in PhysicsAhren SadoffCornell University, Ithaca, NewYork, USA

Winner of a 2009CHOICE OutstandingAcademic Title Award

“This introductory physics book is quite different(in a positive way) from all of the other similarworks this reviewer has seen. … Sadoff delvesinto just about every area of physics, rangingfrom basic Newtonian mechanics to fields, light,nuclear physics, relativity, and quantummechanics … he successfully ties the various sub-jects together.”

—J.R. Kraus, University of Denver, CHOICE, August2009, Vol. 46, No. 1

Catalog no. C8258, 2009, 224 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-8258-6, $69.95 / £38.99

New!

Introduction toStatisticalPhysicsSecond EditionKerson HuangMIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts,USA

Written by a world-renowned theoretical physi-cist, this text thoroughly familiarizes readers withthe different aspects of statistical physics. This sec-ond edition expands discussion of phase transi-tion in thermodynamics, covers stochasticprocesses in greater depth, reflects currentresearch and emerging technology dealing withBose–Einstein condensation, and makes theGinsburg–Landau theory of the order parametermore accessible. The methodology is illustratedwith applications in information theory, the stockmarket, and more.


Introduction toMechanicsMahendra K. VermaIndian Institute of Technology,Kanpur

After discussing standard topics, this book intro-duces modern topics, including symmetries,phase space, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos. Theauthor presents Newton’s equation of motion asa differential equation, bringing out key issues,such as phase space and determinism in mechan-ical systems. He also covers modern research top-ics, such as chaos theory, in a natural way. Thebook highlights key assumptions of Newtonianmechanics and incorporates numerical solutionsof many mechanical systems using MATLAB®.

Catalog no. N10022, 2009, 356 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0127-7, $69.95 / £38.99





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Condensed Matter and Materials Science


Coming soon!

ComputationalElectronicsSemi-Classical andQuantum DeviceModeling andSimulationDragica Vasileska andStephen M. GoodnickArizona State University, Tempe, USA

Gerhard KlimeckBirck Nanotechnology Center, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

This work describes the simulation methods need-ed for proper modeling of new nanoscale devices.The first part covers semiclassical transport meth-ods, including drift-diffusion, hydrodynamic, andMonte Carlo methods for solving the Boltzmanntransport equation. Where appropriate, samplecodes are provided to serve as templates for sophis-ticated simulation software. The second part onquantum transport approaches introduces thedensity gradient method, quantum hydrodynam-ics, and the concept of effective potentials.

Catalog no. 64835, June 2010, c. 592 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-6483-4, $119.95 / £49.99

New!

Grain BoundaryMigration inMetalsThermodynamics,Kinetics,Applications, Second EditionGunter Gottstein andLasar S. ShvindlermanInstitut fur Metallkunde und Metallphysik, Aachen,Germany

This is the first book to focus on the thermody-namics, kinetics, and applications of individualgrain boundary migration in metals. One of theonly books to discuss grain boundary junctionmotion, this authoritative work contains a wealthof data focused on the experimental techniquesin the study of single grain boundary motion andgrain boundary systems with junctions. Workedproblems are included throughout to help read-ers master the material.

Catalog no. 5435X, January 2010, 711 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-5435-4, $149.95 / £95.00

New!

NanocrystalQuantum DotsSecond EditionEdited by

Victor I. KlimovLos Alamos National Laboratory,New Mexico, USA

Reflecting recent advancements in colloidalnanocrystals and quantum-confined nanostruc-tures, this second edition focuses on the semi-conductor nanocrystals known as nanocrystalquantum dots. This edition includes new chapterson carrier multiplication, doping of semiconduc-tor nanocrystals, and applications of nanocrystalsin biology. The book also covers synthesis andassembly, spectroscopy of inter- and intrabandoptical transitions, single-nanocrystal optical andtunneling spectroscopy, transport properties, andnanocrystal applications in photovoltaics, light-emitting technologies, lasing, bioimaging, andbiosensing.

Catalog no. 79263, March 2010, 496 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7926-5, $149.95 / £95.00

New!

Electrochemistryof PorousMaterialsAntonio DoménechCarbóUniversity of Valencia, Spain

This book focuses on generalized theoreticalmodeling and describes redox processes for dif-ferent porous materials, assessing their electro-chemical applications. To present a focused analy-sis, the author limits discussion to a selection ofimportant porous materials considered relativelyhomogeneous from an electrochemical point ofview. These include porous silicates and alumi-nosilicates, metal oxides, polyoxometalates andrelated materials, metal-organic frameworks,porous carbons, carbon nanotubes andfullerenes, and several hybrid materials.








New!

OrganicSpintronicsEdited by

Zeev Valy VardenyUniversity of Utah, Salt LakeCity, USA

Organic spintronics is a young field of researchwith ample current and future potential applica-tions, including spin-valves used in reading andwriting modes of magnetic information andmemory devices, magnetic field effects on con-ductivity and electroluminescence, and opticallydetected magnetic resonance dynamics. Thisbook discusses in depth the latest discoveries inthe field, including a look at the various materialsand applications involved.


New!

Nano- andBiocompositesEdited by

Alan Kin-tak LauHong Kong PolytechnicUniversity, Kowloon

Farzana HussainOregon State University,Corvallis, USA

Khalid LafdiUniversity of Dayton, Ohio, USA

Advances in nanotechnology are leading to thecreation of composites with a myriad of medicalapplications. This forward-thinking book is one ofthe first to meld research in biocomposites withadvances in nanocomposite technology to pro-vide an interdisciplinary resource on advancedmaterials for the biomedical industry. It coversnanostructured polymer composites, nano/biocomposites, developments in tissue engineering,safer resins for tooth and bone repair, andimproved artificial joints, along with potentialopportunities for continued research.

Catalog no. 8027X, January 2010, 408 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8027-8, $159.95 / £99.00

New!

UnderstandingSolid StatePhysicsSharon Ann HolgateVisiting Fellow, University ofSussex, UK

“The book is written in a very user-friendly andengaging style … the author succeeds in makingthe material approachable and interesting. …the approach is fresh and the explanations areclear. What I like most of all is that it bringssolid-state physics up-to-date, introducing mod-ern topics and showing how the core ideas incondensed matter physics underpin so much ofthe technology we use today.”

—Andrew Boothroyd, Oxford University, UK

Catalog no. IP662, January 2010, 367 pp., ISBN: 978-0-7503-0972-1, $79.95 / £48.99

New!

NanoscalePhysics forMaterialsScienceTakaaki Tsurumi,Hiroyuki Hirayama,Martin Vacha, andTomoyasu TaniyamaTokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Exploring the electrical, optical, and magneticproperties of materials at the nanoscale, this textcovers fundamental cross-disciplinary concepts inmaterials science and engineering. It presents acomprehensive description of the physical phe-nomena and changes that can be expected whenmacroscopically sized materials are reduced tothe nanometer level. The authors also present anoverview of quantum mechanics and the bandstructure of solids. Problem sets are included atthe end of each chapter.






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AperiodicStructures inCondensedMatterFundamentals andApplicationsEnrique Macia BarberUniversidad Complutense deMadrid, Spain

An excellent guide to the many facets and appli-cations of aperiodic structures, this interdiscipli-nary book examines the role of aperiodic order inscience and technology. It presents the physicaland structural properties of various aperiodic sys-tems. The author also illustrates how to properlystudy physical systems through useful mathemat-ical approaches and explores applications in mul-tilayered optical systems, photonic and phononicquasicrystals, complex metallic alloys, and DNA-based devices.


Introduction tothe Physics andChemistry ofMaterialsRobert J. NaumannUniversity of Alabama,Huntsville, USA

Providing the foundation needed for moreadvanced work in materials science, this text dis-cusses the structure and properties of materialsand how these materials are used in diverse appli-cations. It covers chemical bonding, crystal struc-ture, mechanical properties, phase transforma-tions, and materials processing, along with ther-mal, electronic, photonic, optical, and magneticproperties of materials. CHOICE (July 2009) calledthe book “well written” and “highly recommend-ed” it.

Catalog no. 6133X, 2009, 533 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-6133-8, $129.95 / £44.99

MagneticAnisotropies inNanostructuredMatterPeter WeinbergerCenter for ComputationalNanoscience, Vienna, Austria

Written by a leading researcher with over 35 yearsof experience in the field, this book summarizesthe current theoretical means to describe mag-netic anisotropies in nanosystems as well as theirelectric and magneto-optical transport properties.It covers important aspects of magnetic nanos-tructures, including magnetic surfaces, magneticatoms, nanowires, nanocontacts, and domainwalls, and discusses various properties of magnet-ic nanostructured matter, such as giant magne-toresistance, tunneling magnetoresistance, andthe Kerr effect.

Catalog no. C265X, 2009, 310 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7265-5, $119.95 / £76.99

Coarse-Grainingof CondensedPhase andBiomolecularSystemsEdited by

Gregory A. VothUniversity of Utah, Salt LakeCity, USA

Assembling some of the most influential, world-renowned researchers in the field, this book cov-ers the latest developments in the coarse-grainedmolecular dynamics simulation and modeling ofcondensed phase and biomolecular systems. Eachchapter focuses on specific examples of evolvingcoarse-graining methodologies and presentsresults for a variety of complex systems. The con-tributors connect atomic-level information withnew coarse-grained representations of complexsystems, such as lipid bilayers, proteins, peptides,and DNA.







Medical Physics

New!

SignalProcessing inMagneticResonanceSpectroscopywith BiomedicalApplicationsDzevad Belkic and Karen BelkicKarolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

Addressing the critical need in clinical oncologyfor robust and stable signal processing in MRS,this book explores cutting-edge, theory-basedinnovations for obtaining reliable quantitativeinformation from MR signals for cancer diagnos-tics. By defining the natural framework of signalprocessing using the well-established theory ofquantum physics, the book illustrates howadvances in signal processing can optimize MRS.

The authors employ the fast Padé transform (FPT)as the unique polynomial quotient for the spectralanalysis of MR time signals. They prove that resid-ual spectra are necessary but not sufficient criteriato estimate the error invoked in quantification.Instead, they provide a more comprehensivestrategy that monitors constancy of spectralparameters as one of the most reliable signaturesof stability and robustness of quantification. Theauthors also use Froissart doublets to unequivo-cally distinguish between genuine and spuriousresonances in both noise-free and noise-corrupt-ed time signals, enabling the exact reconstructionof all the genuine spectral parameters.

Features

• Bridges the gap between mathematical signalprocessing methods and their clinical rele-vance in MRS, showing how accurate quan-tification helps in timely cancer detection

• Provides a mathematically rigorous presenta-tion of the principles of signal processing

• Emphasizes cutting-edge, theory-based inno-vations that can optimize MRS

• Applies the FPT to several problems in oncol-ogy diagnostics, including ovarian, breast,and prostate cancer


Introduction toPhysics inModernMedicineSecond EditionSuzanne Amador KaneHaverford College, Pennsylvania,USA

From x-rays to lasers to MRI, developments inbasic physics research have been transformed intomedical technologies for imaging, surgery, andtherapy at an ever-accelerating pace. Physics hasjoined with genetics and molecular biology todefine much of what is modern in modern medi-cine.

Fully updated, this edition builds on the best-sell-ing original to provide an exploration of thephysics-related applications found in state-of-the-art medical centers. Requiring very little physics,biology, or chemistry and keeping mathematicsto a minimum, the applications-dedicated chap-ters adhere to simple, self-contained qualitativeexplanations that make use of examples and illus-trations. With an enhanced emphasis on digitalimaging and computers in medicine, this editiongives readers a fundamental understanding of thepractical application of each concept and thebasic science behind it. Supporting material canbe found on the author’s website.

New to the Second Edition

• Hybrid scanners for cancer imaging and theinterplay of molecular medicine with imagingtechnologies, such as MRI, CT, and PET

• Camera pills that can film from the insideupon swallowing and advances in roboticsurgery devices

• Intensity-modulated radiation therapy, pro-ton therapy, and other new forms of cancertreatment

• The use of imaging technologies in develop-ing countries




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Medical Physics


New!

RadiationThreats andYour SafetyA Guide to Preparationand Response forProfessionals andCommunityArmin AnsariCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta,Georgia, USA

“Dr. Ansari efficiently presents a lot of valuableinformation in understandable terms. I found thebook very useful and think it will be well receivedby non-scientists and professionals who need toknow about radiation safety and nuclear-radio-logic preparedness for their work.”—Richard J. Martin, M.D., National Jewish Health and

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

“I found it to be a great resource … for the non-radiation expert.”

—Adela Salame-Alfie, Ph.D., New York StateDepartment of Health

Written by a health physicist from the U.S. Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention, this bookinforms us about what we should know ahead oftime and the best ways to respond to a nuclear orradiological incident either as emergency respon-ders or community/family members. Detailingprotocols for accidental and intentional emergen-cies, it shows how to prepare a family emergencyplan, covers medical responses to radiation, andeven discusses radiation from microwaves and cel-lular phones as well as food irradiation.

Features

• Uses common language while avoidingunnecessary scientific jargon

• Details protocols for both accidental andintentional radiation emergencies, such asnuclear explosions and dirty bombs

• Shows how to prepare a family emergencyplan

• Covers medical responses to radiation emer-gencies, including radiation drugs

• Provides an emergency supply list

• Discusses radiation from microwaves, cellularphones, and food irradiation


Handbook ofRadiotherapyPhysicsTheory and PracticeEdited by

P. Mayles and A. NahumClatterbridge Centre forOncology, UK

J.C. RosenwaldInstitute Curie, Paris, France

“The editors have managed with great success toassemble the information submitted by the con-tributing authors and put it in a format that is con-cise, easy to read, and rich in content … it can serveas an excellent reference manual and resource.”—Niko Papanikolaou, University of Texas Health SciencesCenter, Medical Physics, September 2008, Vol. 35, No. 9

From background physics and biological modelsto imaging and treatment modalities, this hand-book covers all theoretical and practical aspects ofradiotherapy physics and biology. The first threeparts present the fundamentals of the underlyingphysics, radiobiology, and technology involved.The ensuing sections discuss the support require-ments of external beam radiotherapy, followed bya part that explores advances in photon and par-ticle therapy. Subsequent sections examinebrachytherapy using sealed and unsealed sourcesand provide the framework of radiation protec-tion. The final part contains useful tables of bothphysical constants and attenuation data.

Features

• Delineates the biological factors that canoptimize radiation therapy and the equip-ment used in external beam radiotherapy

• Describes the measurements required toaccurately predict dose distributions

• Outlines treatment planning algorithms,models, and steps

• Explores novel treatment techniques, such asintensity-modulated radiotherapy, stereotac-tic fixation, total body irradiation, tomothera-py, particle radiotherapy, and breathingadapted radiotherapy

• Discusses brachytherapy and targetedradionuclide therapy

• Covers the risks associated with radiationtreatment and the regulatory framework

Catalog no. IP345, 2007, 1470 pp., ISBN: 978-0-7503-0860-1, $279.95 / £178.00




Medical Physics

An Introductionto RadiationProtection inMedicineEdited by

Jamie V. TrappQueensland University ofTechnology, Brisbane, Australia

Tomas KronPeter MacCullum Cancer Center, Melbourne, Australia

Combining facets of health physics with medi-cine, this volume covers the background of thesubject and the medical situations where radia-tion is the tool to diagnose or treat human dis-ease. Experienced practicing physicists provideessential information about dealing with radiationsafety in the rapidly shifting and diverse environ-ment of medicine.

The text builds a fundamental knowledge basebefore providing practical descriptions of radia-tion safety in medicine. It covers basic issues relat-ed to radiation protection, including the physicalscience behind radiation protection and theradiobiological basis of radiation protection. Thetext also presents operational and managerialtools for organizing radiation safety in a medicalworkplace. Subsequent chapters form the core ofthe book, focusing on the practice of radiationprotection in different medical disciplines. Thebook explores a range of individual uses of ioniz-ing radiation in various branches of medicine.

Features

• Examines the framework of radiation protec-tion guidelines introduced by theInternational Commission on RadiologicalProtection (ICRP)

• Provides the physical and biological back-ground of the subject

• Discusses the units and tools used in radia-tion protection

• Introduces concepts of a system of radiationprotection in the workplace

• Presents detailed information on the practicalapplications of radiation protection in thethree areas of medicine where radiation ismost widely used: radiology, nuclear medi-cine, and radiotherapy

• Includes worked examples, real-world casestudies, and a glossary of terms


Handbook ofOptical Sensingof Glucose inBiological Fluidsand TissuesEdited by

Valery V. TuchinSaratov State University, Russia

For the first time in book form, this handbookanalyzes trends in noninvasive optical glucosesensing and discusses its impact on tissue opticalproperties. It gives a complete, state-of-the-arttreatise on the design and applications of nonin-vasive optical methods and instruments for glu-cose sensing.

The book presents methods that improve theaccuracy in glucose prediction based on infraredabsorption spectroscopy, recent studies on theinfluence of acute hyperglycemia on cerebralblood flow, and the correlation between diabetesand the thermo-optical response of human skin.It examines skin glucose monitoring by NIR, fluo-rescence-based glucose biosensors, and a pho-tonic crystal contact lens sensor. The contributorsalso explore problems of polarimetric glucosesensing in transparent and turbid tissues as well asoffer a high-resolution optical technique for non-invasive, continuous, and accurate blood glucosemonitoring and glucose diffusion measurement.

Features

• Explores novel and prospective noninvasiveoptical methods and techniques of glucosesensing

• Presents an up-to-date review of commercial-ized glucose sensors and the underlying sci-ence behind their functionality

• Discusses the fundamentals and basicresearch of light-tissue interaction

• Describes biological fluids that contain glucoseon physiological and hyperphysiological levels

• Details new optical techniques for glucosediffusion coefficient measurements in humantissues

• Explains glucose-induced optical clearingeffects in tissue and blood

• Provides an extensive list of references onglucose sensing, glucose monitoring, andlight-tissue interaction


See inside back cover for the newest Handbooks in Medical Physics



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Particle/High Energy Physics


New!

Group Theoryfor theStandard Modelof ParticlePhysics andBeyondKen J. BarnesUniversity of Southampton, UK

Based on the author’s well-established courses,this text explores the use of symmetries throughdescriptions of the techniques of Lie groups andLie algebras. It develops the models, theoreticalframework, and mathematical tools to under-stand these symmetries, current knowledgeabout the standard model, and the physics thatpotentially lies beyond the standard model.

The book works through the mathematics ofangular momentum and extends operators andfunctions of classical mechanics to quantummechanics. It then covers the mathematicalframework for special relativity and the internalsymmetries of the standard model of elementaryparticle physics. The author explains howLagrangian formalism provides a natural frame-work for the quantum mechanical interpretationof symmetry principles. He then examines elec-tromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions; spon-taneous symmetry breaking; the elusive Higgsboson; and supersymmetry. He also introducesnew techniques based on extending space-timeinto dimensions described by anticommutingcoordinates.

Features

• Explores the modern framework of specialrelativity, including Lorentz covariance andthe Poincaré group

• Describes Lie group techniques for the stan-dard model and beyond

• Provides a stepping-stone to Einstein’s workon general relativity

• Goes beyond the standard model to exploresupertransformations, superspace methods,and more

• Includes many worked examples and prob-lems in each chapter

Catalog no. C7874, March 2010, 255 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7874-9, $59.95 / £38.99

New!

An Introductionto ParticlePhysics and theStandard ModelRobert MannUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario,Canada

This book familiarizes readers with what is consid-ered tested and accepted, giving them a ground-ing in particle physics. Whenever possible, theauthor takes an historical approach showing howthe model is linked to the physics that most of ushave learned in less challenging areas. He reviewsspecial relativity and classical mechanics, symme-tries, conservation laws, and particle classificationas well as the tested paradigm of the model itself.

The book does require knowledge of special rela-tivity, quantum mechanics, and electromagnet-ism, but most importantly, it requires a hunger tounderstand at the most fundamental level whythings exist and how it is that anything happens.The text prepares readers for further study and toopen their minds to the mysteries that lie ahead.Those who work through the material will devel-op a solid command of the basics of particlephysics.

Features

• Describes the standard model in terms of itselectromagnetic, strong, and weak compo-nents

• Explores the experimental tools and methodsof particle physics

• Introduces Feynman diagrams, wave equa-tions, and gauge invariance, building up tothe theory of quantum electrodynamics

• Describes the theories of the strong and elec-troweak interactions

• Uncovers frontier areas and explores whatmight lie beyond our current concepts of thesubatomic world





Particle/High Energy Physics

New!

The StandardModel andBeyondPaul LangackerInstitute for Advanced Study,Princeton, New Jersey, USA

“…a state-of-the-art description of what weknow about the particles and forces that buildup the world we see. …”

—Gordon Kane, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,USA

“This book is a valuable addition to the field andwill remain a classic reference for years to come.It is an indispensable guide to the elementaryparticle physics of the next decade. It containsmany important topics which are hard to findelsewhere except in their undistilled originalform. …”

—Jonathan L. Rosner, University of Chicago, Illinois,USA


Neutrinos inParticle Physics,Astrophysicsand CosmologyEdited by

F.J.P. Soler and Colin D. FroggattUniversity of Glasgow, Scotland

Franz MuheimUniversity of Edinburgh, Scotland

With contributions from internationally recog-nized leaders in the field, this volume reviews thewhole landscape of neutrino physics, from state-of-the-art experiments to the latest phenomeno-logical and theoretical developments to futureadvances. It surveys the significance of both pastand current experiments in neutrino physics, pro-vides insight into the role of neutrinos in astro-physics and cosmology, and discusses plannedfuture facilities in neutrino physics.


Particle andAstroparticlePhysicsUtpal SarkarPhysical Research Laboratory,Ahmedabad, India

This book discusses group and field theories, sum-marizes the standard model of particle physics,and includes some extensions to the model. Itexplores grand unified theories, supersymmetry,the general theory of relativity, higher dimension-al theories of gravity, and superstring theory. Italso introduces various novel ideas and modelswith extra dimensions and low-scale gravity. Thelast part of the book covers several specializedtopics of astroparticle physics and cosmology.


New!

The LargeHadron ColliderEdited by

Lyndon EvansCERN, Geneva, Switzerland

This richly illustrated, full-color book dissects thetechnology of the LHC into its component parts.Written by the lead scientists involved, it alsodescribes the civil engineering and logistical chal-lenges of the construction of the machine as wellas the theoretical issues that drove the scientificcommunity to build the LHC. Each of the experi-ments is explained in terms of scientific goals,new methods of particle detection, and the spe-cific challenges of handling the data.

Catalog no. N10061, January 2010, 360 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0401-8, $79.95 / £48.99





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Lasers, Optics, and Optoelectronics


New!

Thin-FilmOptical FiltersFourth EditionH. Angus MacleodThin Film Center Inc., Tucson,Arizona, USA

Praise for the Third Edition

“… essential reading for all those involved in thedesign, manufacture, and application of opticalcoatings. … a valuable addition to many book-shelves.”

—Materials World, September 2001

“The third edition is no less rich and includesexpanded references and information on manyadvances in design and technology … a must-have addition to the library of any optical thin-film theorist or practitioner. It provides extensivemethods to use in achieving desired optical per-formance for a broad range of coating types andextensive references for one to use in delvingdeeper into these topics.”

—Dale E. Morton, Denton Vacuum, LLC, SVC News

Written by a world-renowned authority of opticalcoatings, this book presents an introduction tothin-film optical filters for both manufacturers andusers. The preeminent author covers an assort-ment of design, manufacture, performance, andapplication topics. He also includes enough of thebasic mathematics of optical thin films to enablereaders to carry out thin-film calculations.

This new edition of a bestseller retains most of thedescriptions of older design techniques becauseof their importance in understanding howdesigns work. However, this edition includes asubstantial amount of new material as well. A newchapter on color takes into account the increasingimportance of color in optical coatings. In addi-tion, a new section discusses the effects of gain inoptical coatings.

Catalog no. C7302, March 2010, 802 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7302-7, $139.95 / £89.00

New!

Handbook ofOptofluidicsEdited by

Aaron R. HawkinsBrigham Young University, Provo,Utah, USA

Holger SchmidtUniversity of California, SantaCruz, USA

This handbook provides a snapshot of the state ofthe field, captures current trends, and givesinsight into the technology of tomorrow. Dividedinto three sections, the book first introduces thescientific foundations that contribute to optoflu-idics. It details the connections to related researchareas and reveals the scientific influences current-ly shaping the design and function of optofluidicsystems. This introductory material provides abasis for understanding the chapters that follow.

The second section explores the synthesis of fun-damental concepts to create novel devices,specifically those with optical properties that aremanipulated by fluids. The main theme of thispart is the dynamic reconfigurability made possi-ble by flowing and reshaping fluids. The final sec-tion looks to future applications of the field.

Features

• Takes an integrative approach, bridging infor-mation from optics, engineering, physics,chemistry, and biology

• Defines specialized terms and provides anoverview of key technologies

• Details optofluidic devices and applicationsfrom an integrative perspective

• Shows how the field relates to more estab-lished areas, such as microfluidics andnanofluidics

• Emphasizes bioanalytic techniques usingoptofluidics

• Focuses on emerging applications in biologi-cal and medical sciences made possible byrecent advances in photonics






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NanotechnologyforPhotovoltaicsLoucas TsakalakosGeneral Electric Global ResearchCenter, Niskayuna, New York,USA

This book describes the practical demonstrationsand associated technical challenges of applyingnanotechnology to photovoltaics. Each chapteroffers a brief review of the nanostructure classconsidered, key applications beyond photo-voltaics, and synthetic methods. The text alsoaddresses the advantages and disadvantages ofeach nanostructure approach. Chapters dealingwith physics and the properties of nanostructuresprovide sufficient background to understand thebasic principles underlying current and futurestrategies.


Handbook ofOpticalMetrologyPrinciples andApplicationsEdited by

Toru YoshizawaMitutoyo Corporation,Kanagawa, Japan

Carefully designed to make information accessi-ble without sacrificing coverage of advanced top-ics, this book discusses fundamental principlesand techniques before exploring practical appli-cations of optical methods. It includes contribu-tions from veterans of the field and up-and-com-ing researchers. Divided into three section, thebook covers the fundamental of optical elementsand devices, the fundamentals of principles andtechniques for metrology, and practical applica-tions.


BiochemicalApplications ofNonlinearOpticalSpectroscopyEdited by

Vladislav YakovlevUniversity of Wisconsin,Milwaukee, USA

This volume presents significant advances andfuture directions within this important field. Itprovides an understanding of the nonlinear opti-cal response of complex molecules and reviewsdevelopments in ultrafast technology. In addition,the editor includes a theoretical analysis of non-linear optical spectroscopies. Novel experimentalapproaches, such as spatial and temporal pulseshaping, are addressed as well as various nonlin-ear optical spectroscopic tools, including har-monics generation and Raman spectroscopy.


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LaserTechnologySecond EditionLan XinjuHuazhong University of Scienceand Technology, Wuhan,People’s Republic of China

This work offers a unique systematic presentationof current types of laser technology. It discussesthe transmission of information using opticalwaves with modulating technology. The authorlooks at how to enhance beam energy or powerthrough Q switching, mode-locking, and amplifi-cation and shows how mode selection and fre-quency stabilizing technology can improve lightbeam directionality or monochromaticity. Thetext also covers nonlinear optical techniques forobtaining new frequencies and light waves.

Catalog no. 9081X, February 2010, 431 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-9081-9, $129.95 / £82.00





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OpticalTweezersMethods andApplicationsEdited by

Miles J. PadgettUniversity of Glasgow, Scotland

Justin MolloyMRC National Institute for Medical Research, London, UK

David McGloinUniversity of Dundee, Scotland

Bringing together many landmark papers on thefield, this compendium covers the techniques andapplications of optical tweezers. It covers ArthurAshkin’s initial work on radiation pressure and theimmediate progress following his seminal demon-stration. The expert contributors explore recent bio-logical, colloidal, and microfluidic applications.They also explain the conversion of optical tweezersinto optical spanners as well as the creation of holo-graphic tweezers using spatial light modulators.

Catalog no. C7412, April 2010, 508 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7412-3, $149.95 / £83.00

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Nanoscopy andMulti-dimensionalOpticalFluorescenceMicroscopyEdited by

Alberto DiasproThe Italian Institute of Technology and University ofGenoa

Taking a truly interdisciplinary approach, thisbook provides a complete overview of new devel-opments in optical microscopy that enable struc-ture determination at the nanoscale. The list ofcontributors represents top experts in theirrespective fields who have led the currentupsurge or have laid the foundation for the devel-opment of modern microscopes and techniques.They offer a state-of-the-art treatment of criticaltopics in nanoscopy, ranging from imaging andmanipulation to spectroscopy and visualization.

Catalog no. C7886, April 2010, c. 414 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7886-2, $129.95 / £82.00

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Microoptics andNanoopticsFabricationEdited by

Shanalyn KemmeSandia National Laboratories,Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Highlighting the connection between micro- andnanooptical component concepts and fabrica-tion, this book explores successful fabricationprocesses associated with micro- and nanoopticalcomponents. Various contributors examine suchtopics as surface relief diffractive optical elements,solar cell microoptics, gray-scale refractivemicrooptics, digital and analog mask properties,microoptics replication, ion exchange optics,semiconductor waveguides, optical MEMS, andtwo- and three-dimensional photonic crystals.

Catalog no. DK5844, January 2010, 232 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-3676-8, $129.95 / £82.00

Solid State andQuantumTheory forOptoelectronicsMichael A. ParkerSomerset, New Jersey, USA

This book logically progresses from the mathe-matics of linear algebra and Hilbert space to fun-damental and perturbed solutions of theSchrödinger wave equation to multiparticle sys-tems, second quantization, and Feynman pathintegrals. It provides applications to bonding andenergy band theory. Covering recent develop-ments in quantum computing and teleportation,the text also includes a discussion of statisticalmechanics and entropy to deduce theFermi–Dirac and Boltzman distributions.

Catalog no. DK6035, January 2010, 848 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-3750-5, $159.95 / £99.00







OpticalMethods ofMeasurementWholefieldTechniques, Second EditionRajpal S. SirohiAmity University Rajasthan,Jaipur, India

This book provides a comprehensive collection ofwholefield optical measurement techniques forengineering applications. It covers both the theo-ry and practice of the four wholefield techniques.The author explores applications that includemeasurement on small objects to very largeobjects. This edition includes a new chapter onoptical interference, new material on nondiffract-ing and singular beams and their applications,and updated bibliography and additional readingsections.


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OrganicElectronicsMaterials,Processing, Devicesand ApplicationsEdited by

Franky SoUniversity of Florida, Gainesville,USA

This is the first single volume on organic electron-ics to detail the chemistry, physics, and process-ing involved as well as different types of applica-tions. Leading experts focus on their area of spe-cialty to cover chemistry and materials, funda-mental physics, device processing, device fabrica-tion and device physics, and applications. Theyprovide state-of-the-art information on the latestimprovements for experienced researchers whilealso offering an overview for those new to thefield.


Second-OrderNonlinearOpticalCharacterizationTechniquesAn IntroductionThierry Verbiest andKoen ClaysKU Leuven, Belgium

Vincent RodriguezUniversity of Bordeaux 1, Talence, France

Designed for nonspecialists, this multidisciplinarybook provides an overview of second-order non-linear optical characterization techniques, such assecond-harmonic generation and sum-frequencygeneration, that can be easily implemented inany lab. Avoiding extensive mathematical details,the authors present an elementary description ofnonlinear optics and include several practicalexamples that show how to use nonlinear opticsas a versatile characterization tool.


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Laser Cooling ofSolidsS.V. Petrushkin and V.V. Samartsev

This book focuses on the physics of coolingprocesses and the mathematical description ofthese processes. It then discusses the fundamen-tals of fluorescent cooling and the theory of lasercooling. The authors also review previous experi-mental investigations in laser cooling. They exam-ine the progress toward key potential applicationsof laser cooling, including self-cooling compo-nents of solid-state lasers, laser cooling of solid-state information carriers in echo-processors, andthe problems associated with cooling solid-statequantum processors.

Catalog no. N10082, January 2010, 232 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0896-2, $179.95 / £115.00





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Quantum Physics


QuantumRealityTheory andPhilosophyJonathan AlldayThe Royal Hospital School,Holbrook, Ipswich, UK

Written by a well-known physics author andteacher, this text cuts through much of the con-fusion to provide readers with an exploration ofthe theoretical machinery of quantum mechanicsthat is authoritative, academically rigorous, andintriguingly comprehensible. Requiring no morethan school-level physics and mathematics, thetext separates fact from speculation regardingquantum physics’ ability to provide a startingpoint for philosophical queries into ultimateunderstanding and the limits of science.


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QuantumDynamicsApplications inBiological andMaterials SystemsEric R. BittnerUniversity of Houston, Texas,USA

Even though time-dependent spectroscopic tech-niques continue to push the frontier of chemicalphysics, they receive scant mention in most refer-ences. This text bridges the knowledge gapbetween quantum chemistry and the modernfield of chemical dynamics. It provides neededbackground in quantum mechanics and then dis-cusses theory and a number of applications thatare of current interest. The book presents the nec-essary computational components and samplecalculations using Mathematica®.


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Hilbert SpaceMethods inQuantumMechanicsWerner O. AmreinUniversity of Geneva,Switzerland

With complete proofs and numerous exercises,this book offers a self-contained presentation ofthe most important tools and methods fromHilbert space theory, with a particular focus onthe spectral theory of self-adjoint operators. Itgoes further by describing several applications inquantum mechanics, including the analysis ofSchrödinger operators and quantum scatteringtheory. The text also discusses Mourre’s conjugateoperator method and its consequences for scat-tering theory.

Catalog no. EF6681, January 2010, 350 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-6681-4, $94.95 / £57.99

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StochasticSimulations ofClustersQuantum Methods inFlat and CurvedSpacesEmanuele CurottoArcadia University, Glenside,Pennsylvania, USA

Gleaning valuable information from recentresearch in this area, this book presents advancedquantum simulation techniques for condensedmatter. It covers a broad scope of quantum simu-lation aspects, from FORTRAN programmingthrough the classical physics laws and the algo-rithms for their integration to the fundamentals ofstatistical mechanics. The author shows how tocarry out diffusion Monte Carlo and path integralsimulations in curved spaces.







Plasma Physics

Applications ofLaser–PlasmaInteractionsEdited by

Shalom EliezerSoreq Nuclear Research Centre,Israel

Kunioki MimaUniversity of Osaka, Japan

This volume reviews current high power laserapplications. It explores the science and technol-ogy behind the ignition and burn of implodedfusion fuel, before describing novel particle accel-erators. The book then focuses on applications ofhigh power x-ray sources, x-ray lasers, ultrahighpower lasers, and femtosecond lasers in the bio-logical sciences, solid-state physics, particlephysics, materials processing, and nanotechnolo-gy.

Catalog no. IP836, 2009, 293 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-7604-7, $129.95 / £82.00

Laser-PlasmaInteractionsEdited by

D.A. JaroszynskiUniversity of Strathclyde,Glasgow, Scotland

R.A. BinghamCCLRC Rutherford AppletonLaboratory, Oxfordshire, UK

R.A. CairnsUniversity of St. Andrews, Scotland

Collecting contributions from a host of interna-tional experts, this compendium presents noveldiagnostic methods, experimental techniques,and simulation tools used to study and modellaser-plasma interactions. After discussing thebasic theory of the interaction of intense electro-magnetic radiation fields with matter, the bookcovers three applications of intense fields in plas-ma: inertial fusion, wakefield accelerators, andadvanced radiation sources.


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Complex andDusty PlasmasFrom Laboratory toSpaceEdited by

Vladimir E. FortovRussian Academy of Sciences,Moscow

Gregor E. MorfillMax Planck Institute of Extraterrestrial Physics, Garching,Germany

This book describes unique experimental and the-oretical results received in microgravity conditionsand ground-based experiments, including investi-gations performed onboard Mir and ISS spacestations. It discusses the properties of magnet-ized, cryogenic, ultraviolet, and nuclear-inducedplasmas as well as plasmas with nonspherical par-ticles. The book emphasizes astrophysical aspectsof complex plasmas and the numerical simulationof its properties. It also evaluates possible applica-tions and interdisciplinary aspects.


Plasma Kinetic TheoryD.G. SwansonAuburn University, Alabama,USA

Focusing on wave phenomena in plasmas, thistext provides the essential material for an intro-ductory course on plasma physics as well as thebasis for a more advanced course on kinetic the-ory. It covers fundamental kinetic equations, theLenard–Balescu equation, and Vlasov–Maxwellequations as well as investigates the effects of col-lisions on various transport coefficients. The textsupplies mathematical functions and collisionintegrals in the appendices, along with manyproblems throughout.






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