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H. Friedrich, TU München, Germany R. Gendler, Rob Gendler Astropics, Avon, CT, USA G. Ghisellini, The Astronomical Observatory of Brera, Scattering Theory (Ed) Merate, Italy Lessons from the Masters Radiative Processes in High This book presents a concise and modern coverage of scattering theory. It is motivated by the fact that Current Concepts in Astronomical Image Energy Astrophysics experimental advances have shifted and broad- Processing This book grew out of the author’s notes from his ened the scope of applications where concepts course on Radiative Processes in High Energy from scattering theory are used, e.g. to the field of There are currently thousands of amateur astrono- Astrophysics. The course provides fundamental ultracold atoms and molecules, which has been mers around the world engaged in astrophotogra- definitions of radiative processes and serves as a experiencing enormous growth in recent years, phy at a sophisticated level. brief introduction to Bremsstrahlung and black largely triggered by the successful realization of Features body emission, relativistic beaming, synchrotron Bose-Einstein condensates of dilute atomic gases 7 Written by a brilliant body of recognized emission and absorption, Compton scattering, in 1995. In the present treatment, special atten- leaders 7 Contains the most current, sophisti- synchrotron self-compton emission, pair creation tion is given to the role played by the long-range cated and useful information on astrophotogra- and emission. The final chapter discusses the ob- behaviour of the projectile-target interaction, phy 7 Covers all types of astronomical image served features of Active Galactic Nuclei and their and a theory is developed, which is well suited processing, including processing of events such interpretation based on the radiative processes to describe near-threshold bound and continuum as eclipses, using DSLRs, and deep sky, planetary, presented in the book. Written in an informal states in realistic binary systems such as diatomic widefield, and high resolution astronomical im- style, this book will guide students through their molecules or molecular ions. The level of abstrac- age processing 7 About 150 illustrations (75 in first encounter with high-energy astrophysics. tion is kept as low as at all possible, and deeper color) exemplify the challenges and accomplish- questions related to mathematical foundations of ments of the processing of astronomical images by Features scattering theory are passed by. The book should enthusiasts 7 Offers a compact introduction to the radiative be understandable for anyone with a basic knowl- processes relevant in high-energy astrophys- edge of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. It is Contents ics 7 Course-tested lecture notes 7 Includes an intended for advanced students and researchers, Theory of Astronomical Imaging.- Bringing Out overview of the observed components of Active and it is hoped that it will be useful for theorists Small Scale Structure.- Color Amplification.- Galactic Nuclei and experimentalists alike. Wide-field Constellation Imaging and Bringing Out Faint Large Scale Structure.- Narrowband Contents Features Imaging.- Wide-field Imaging – Strategies for Some Fundamental definitions.- Bremsstrahlung 7 Written by the author of the widely acclaimed Processing Light Contaminated Data.- High and Black Body.- Beaming.- Synchrotron Emis- 7 textbook Theoretical Atomic Physics Includes Resolution Planetary and Lunar Imaging.- Deep- sion and Absorption.- Compton Scattering.- Syn- sections on quantum reflection, tunable Feshbach Sky Imaging –Workflow 1.- Deep-Sky Imaging chrotron Self–Compton.- Pairs.- Active Galactic 7 resonances and Efimov states Useful for – Workflow 2.- Nightscape Imaging.- Eclipse Nuclei.- References. advanced students and researchers Imaging and Processing of the Solar Corona.- So- Fields of interest Contents lar Imaging.- High Dynamic Range Processing.- Cosmetics: Noise Reduction and Blemish Repair.- Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Plasma Physics; Classical Scattering Theory.- Elastic Scattering Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics by a Conservative Potential.- Internal Excitation, Hybrid Imaging. Inelastic Scattering.- Special Topics.- Scaling.- Fields of interest Target groups Special Functions. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Research Fields of interest lar Science in Astronomy; Image Processing and Discount group Computer Vision Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Professional Non-Medical Physics; Low Temperature Physics Target groups Target groups Popular/general Research Discount group Discount group Professional Non-Medical Professional Non-Medical
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F. Großmann, Dresden University of Technology, Handbook of Spintronics M. Hoskin, University of Cambridge, UK Germany Editors-in-chief: Y. Xu, York University, UK; William and Caroline Herschel Theoretical Femtosecond D. D. Awschalom, University of California at Santa Pioneers in late 18th-Century Astronomy Physics Barbara, CA, USA; J. Nitta, Tohoku University, Japan This beautifully structured book presents the Atoms and Molecules in Strong Laser Fields Contents essentials of William and Caroline Herschel’s Vol. 1 - Physical Principles (Lead Editor: D. pioneering achievements in late 18th-century Theoretical investigations of atoms and molecules Awschalom) 1.1 Spin Fundamentals, 1.2 Spin astronomy. Michael Hoskin shows that William interacting with pulsed or continuous wave lasers transport at nanoscale, 1.3 Spin injection and Herschel was the first observational cosmologist up to atomic field strengths on the order of 10^16 detection, 1.4 Spin generation and choherence, 1.5 and one of the first observers to attack the sidereal W/cm² are leading to an understanding of many Spin reversal and spin dynamics. Vol 2 - Materi- universe beyond the solar system: Herschel built challenging experimental discoveries. This book als (Lead Editor: Y. Xu) 2.1 Metallic thin films instruments far better than any being used at the deals with the basics of femtosecond physics and and recording media, 2.2 Magnetic tunneling royal observatory. Aided by his sister Caroline, he goes up to the latest applications of new phe- structures, 2.3 Hybrid materials, 2.4 Magnetic commenced a great systematic survey that led to nomena. The book presents an introduction to semiconductors 2.5 Patterned and self-assembled his discovery of Uranus in 1781.Unlike observers laser physics with mode-locking and pulsed laser materials. Vol 3 - Devices and Applications (Lead before him, whose telescopes did not reveal them operation. The solution of the time-dependent Editor: J. Nitta) 3.1 Spin valves and GMR heads, as astronomical objects, Herschel did not ignore Schrödinger equation is discussed both analyti- 3.2 MagRAM, 3.3 Spin transistors and spin logic misty patches of light. cally and numerically. The basis for the non-per- devices, 3.4 Spin torque devices, 3.5 Spin quantum turbative treatment of laser-matter interaction in computing Features the book is the numerical solution of the time- 7 Answers the question: why are the Herschels dependent Schrödinger equation. The light field is Fields of interest important in history of science? 7 Shows a treated classically, and different possible gauges are Condensed Matter Physics; Electrical Engineering; complete set of portraits of William and Caroline discussed. Optical and Electronic Materials Herschel which have never before been published as a complete reference collection in a single Features Target groups book 7 Includes a charming appendix on how 7 Gives a tutorial-like complete presentation of Research visitors to the Herschels recorded their encoun- theoretical femtosecond physics 7 Represents ters with "The Herschels at Work" 7 Authored the state of the art of theoretical femtosecond Discount group by the founder and first director of the Depart- physics 7 Includes more than 30 exercises with Professional Non-Medical ment of the History and Philosophy of Science at worked-out solutions 7 Contains a tutorial Cambridge 7 Published under the auspices of chapter on numerical solution methods of the the Royal Astronomical Society time-dependent Schrödinger equation Contents Contents 1. Vocations in Conflict.- 2. The Construction of A Short Introduction to Laser Physics.- Time-De- the Heavens.- 3. “One of the Greatest Mechanics pendent Quantum Theory.- Field Matter Coupling of His Day”.- 4. The Peerless Assistant.- 5. Wil- and Two-Level Systems.- Single Electron Atoms liam’s Declining Years.- 6. John’s “Sacred Duty”. in Strong Laser Fields.- Molecules in Strong Laser Fields.- Solutions to Problems. Fields of interest Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; History Fields of interest Due July 2014 of Science; Popular Science in Astronomy Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Print Matter Interaction; Quantum Physics; Optics and Target groups Electrodynamics 2014. Approx. 1700 p. Popular/general approx. $999.00 Target groups 7 Discount group ISBN 978-94-007-6891-8 Upper undergraduate Professional Non-Medical Discount group 9
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M. Huber, A. Pauluhn, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen G. Iadonisi, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, Italy; M. Inglis, St. Albans, UK PSI, Switzerland; J. Culhane, International Space M. L. Chiofalo, University of Pisa, Italy; G. Cantele, Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland; J. G. Timothy, Università di Napoli “Federico II”, Italy Observer’s Guide to Star Nightsen Inc., Tiverton, RI, USA; K. Wilhelm, Clusters Max-Planck Institut für Sonnensystemforschung, Elements of Solid State Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany; A. Zehnder, Paul Physics and of Crystalline Amateur astronomers of all expertise from begin- Scherrer Institut, Villigen PSI, Switzerland (Eds) ner to experienced will find this a thorough star Nanostructures cluster atlas perfect for easy use at the telescope Observing Photons in Space or through binoculars. It enables practical observ- The book regards the properties of crystals and ers to locate the approximate positions of objects A Guide to Experimental Space Astronomy nanostructures treating their structure, cohesion in the sky, organized by constellation. This book energy, electronic states, optical and transport An ideal resource for lecturers, this title is a was specifically designed as an atlas and written properties and calculation procedures with partic- comprehensive book on experimental space for easy use in field conditions. The maps are in ular emphasis on the density functional method. astronomy. The number of astronomers whose black-and-white so that they can be read by the knowledge and interest is concentrated on Features light of a red LED observer’s reading light. The interpreting observations has grown substantially 7 Each chapter is organized to start from simple clusters and their names/numbers are printed in in the past decades; yet, the number of scientists physical situations and then consider more bold black, against a “grayed-out” background of who are familiar with and capable of dealing with complicated models and experimental situa- stars and constellation figures. To be used as a self- instrumentation has dwindled. tions 7 The book contains exercises integrating contained reference, the book provides the reader with detailed and up-to-date coverage of objects Features the text, that make more simple the reading 7 It is required that the reader know the basis of the visible with small-, medium-, and large-aperture 7 Covers all spectral domains used for observ- quantum mechanics telescopes, and is equally useful for simple and ing astrophysical objects and phenomena in computer-controlled telescopes. space 7 Presents extensive details on general Fields of interest techniques used in space astronomy, such as Physics, general; Materials Science, general; Features calibration, cryogenics in space and laser aligned Chemistry/Food Science, general 7 Provides a comprehensive coverage for iden- structures 7 Discusses practical precautions to tifying and locating star clusters in all relevant be used for astronomical space instrumentation as Target groups constellations in the northern and southern it relates to the launch and other implications of Upper undergraduate hemispheres 7 Affords a simple yet detailed the space environment means of locating star clusters quickly for any time Discount group or locations, without having to read through an Contents Professional Non-Medical index 7 Easy to use at the telescope From the Contents: Part I: Observing Photons in Space.- Part II: Energy and Wavelength Re- Contents gions.- Part III: Techniques and Systems.- Part Introduction to Star Clusters.- How to observe IV: Detectors.- Chapter 20: Detector Types Used and image star clusters.- How to use the star in Space.- Part V: Polarimetry.- Part VI: General maps.- Constellations A-Z. Techniques.- Part VII: Space Environment. Fields of interest Fields of interest Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Atomic, Molecular, lar Science in Astronomy Optical and Plasma Physics; Astronomy, Astro- physics and Cosmology Target groups Popular/general Target groups Research Discount group Professional Non-Medical Discount group Professional Non-Medical
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C. Jarlskog, Lund University, Sweden (Ed) M. Y. Kagan, P.L. Kapitza Institute for Physical A. Kamal, Murphy, TX, USA Portrait of Gunnar Källén Problems, Moscow, Russia Nuclear Physics Modern trends in A Physics Shooting Star and Poet of Early This textbook explains the experimental basics, Quantum Field Theory Superconductivity and effects and theory of nuclear physics. It supports Superfluidity learning and teaching with numerous worked Wolfgang Pauli referred to him as ‘my discovery,’ examples, questions and problems with answers. Robert Oppenheimer described him as ‘one of the Contents Numerous tables and diagrams help to better most gifted theorists’ and Niels Bohr found him Introduction.- Part I.- 1. Hydrodynamics of understand the explanations. A better feeling enormously stimulating. Who was the man in rotating superfluids with quantized vortices.- 1.1. to the subject of the book is given with sketches question, Gunnar Källén (1926-1968)? His appear- The foundation of Landau theory for superfluid about the historical development of nuclear ance in the physics sky was like a shooting star. hydrodynamics.- 1.2. Hydrodynamics of rotating physics. The main topics of this book include the His contributions to the scientific debate caused superfluids.- 1.3. Hydrodynamics of fast rota- phenomena associated with passage of charged excitement among young and old. Similar to his tions.- 1.4. Opposite case of a single bended vortex particles and radiation through matter which are friend and mentor, Wolfgang Pauli, he demanded line for extremely slow rotations (Ω ~ ΩC1).- 1.5. related to nuclear resonance fluorescence and the honesty and rigor in physics - a distinct dividing Experimental situation and discussion. How to Moessbauer effect., Gamov’s theory of alpha decay, line between fact and speculation. In his obituary, achieve the limit of the fast rotations at not very Fermi theory of beta decay, electron capture and Arthur S. Wightman would write: ‘Gunnar Källén high frequencies in He II – 3He mixtures and in gamma decay. The discussion of general properties was a proud continuer of the tradition in quantum superfluid 3He-B.- Reference list to Chapter 1.- 2. of nuclei covers nuclear sizes and nuclear force, field theory established by Wolfgang Pauli. Quantum crystals. The search of supersolidity.- nuclear spin, magnetic dipole moment and electric Features 2.1. Quantum crystals. Phase diagram. The search quadrupole moment. Nuclear instability against 7 First personal and scientific biography of of supersolidity.- 2.2. The surface physics of quan- various modes of decay and Yukawa theory are ex- Gunnar Kallen 7 With short invited contribu- tum crystals. Atomically smooth and atomically plained. Nuclear models such as Fermi Gas Model, tions by people personally acquainted with Kal- rough surfaces.-Reference list to Chapter 2.- 3. Shell Model, Liquid Drop Model, Collective Model len 7 Includes commented reprints of some of Melting-crystallization waves on the phase-inter- and Optical Model are outlined to explain various his scientific papers face between quantum crystal and superfluid.- 3.1. experimental facts related to nuclear structure. Surface hydrodynamics for rough surface at low Contents temperatures.- 3.2. Surface hydrodynamics of the Features 7 Part I Youth, Career, Personality, Legacy, Family mobile rough interface at and in the presence of Explains the concepts in detail and in 7 and Fatal Accident.- Part II Correspondence With 3He impurities.- Reference list to Chapter 3.- 4. depth Provides step-by-step deriva- 7 Pauli, Heisenberg and Dirac; Källén in Action.- Quantum hydrodynamics of the p-wave superflu- tions Contains numerous tables and dia- 7 Part III Promotion of Science in His Honor.- Part ids with the symmetry of 3He-A.- 4.1. Orbital hy- grams Supports learning and teaching with IV On Källén`s Scientific Work.- Part V Publica- drodynamics of bosonic and fermionic superfluids numerous worked examples, questions and prob- 7 tions, Selected Papers and Commentaries.- Se- with the symmetry of A-phase of 3He.- 4.2. Two lems with answers Sketches also the historical lected Papers.- Additional Commentaries. approaches to a complicated problem of chiral development of the subject anomaly, anomalous current in fermionic (BCS) Contents Fields of interest A-phase.- Reference list to Chapter 4.- Part II. [...] Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Passage of Charged Particles Through Matter.- History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Fields of interest Passage of Radiation Through Matter.- Radioactiv- Mathematical Physics Condensed Matter Physics; Quantum Gases and ity.- General Properties of Nuclei.- The Nuclear 1\ Condensates; Theoretical, Mathematical and vo-Body.- Nuclear Models.- Nuclear Reactions. 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A. Kamal, Murphy, TX, USA N. Kanas, V.A. Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA E. Landi Degl’Innocenti, University of Florence, Italy Particle Physics Solar System Maps Atomic spectroscopy and
This textbook teaches particle physics very didac- From Antiquity to the Space Age radiative processes tically. It supports learning and teaching with nu- This book focuses on the conceptualization of the The book builds upon the lecture notes of an un- merous worked examples, questions and problems solar system from ancient times, when diagrams dergraduate course in Astronomical Spectroscopy, with answers. Numerous tables and diagrams lead largely represented the universe as perceived by but contains significant material for post-graduate to a better understanding of the explanations. The the naked eye, to the modern age, with powerful courses. It describes the basic physical prin- content of the book covers all important topics of telescopes and space probes giving us new insights ciples of atomic spectroscopy and the absorption particle physics: Elementary particles are classified into organization of the solar system and into the and emission of radiation in astrophysical and from the point of view of the four fundamental topographical features of the planets and other laboratory plasmas. It summarizes the basics of interactions. The nomenclature used in particle celestial bodies. This book traces the development Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics, then physics is explained. The discoveries and proper- of people’s view of their place in the cosmos from describes in detail the theory of atomic spectra for ties of known elementary particles and resonances ancient to modern times, with particular emphasis complex atoms, with emphasis on astrophysical are given. The particles considered are positrons, on the solar system. applications. Equilibrium and non-equilibrium muon, pions, anti-protons, strange particles, phenomena in plasmas are considered. The inter- neutrino and hadrons. The conservation laws Features action between radiation and matter is described, governing the interactions of elementary particles 7 Recounts the evolving conceptualization together with various types of radiation (e.g. are given. The concepts of parity, spin, charge of the solar system from ancient to modern cyclotron, syncrotron, bremsstrahlung, Compton). conjugation, time reversal and gauge invariance times 7 Provides examples of the artistry The basic theory of polarization is provided, as are explained. The quark theory is introduced to of antiquarian celestial maps from books and well as the theory of radiative transfer for astro- explain the hadron structure and strong interac- atlases 7 Includes a large section on solar system physical applications. tions. The solar neutrino problem is considered. mapping in the Space Age, highlighting large tele- Weak interactions are classified into various types, scope and space probe images 7 Presents each Features and the selection rules are stated. illustration with a legend explaining the relevant 7 Is unique in its description of astrophysi- Features astronomical and cartographical features cal spectroscopy obtained from basic physical principles 7 Is unique in bridging the gap 7 Provides step-by-step derivations 7 Contains Contents between basic books on atomic spectroscopy and numerous tables and diagrams 7 Supports learn- Introduction.- Ancient Models of the Universe/So- the few very specialised ones for the advanced ing and teaching with numerous worked examples, lar System from several non-European cultures.- researcher 7 Provides an in-depth description of questions and problems with answers 7 Sketches Earth-centered universe/Solar System model of theoretical aspects, but always provides practical also the historical development of the subject the Classical Greeks through the Roman and examples of the various applications Contents Middle Ages.- Sun-centered universe/Solar System models in the pre-telescope era.- Sun-centered Fields of interest Nuclear Radiation Detectors.- High Energy Ac- universe/Solar System in the early telescope era.- Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Atomic/Molecu- celerators.- Elementary Particles.- Conservation More powerful telescopes and associated advances lar Structure and Spectra; Particle Acceleration Laws and lnvariance Principles.- Strong Inter- leading to a separation of our solar system from and Detection, Beam Physics actions.- Electromagnetic Interactions.- Weak the wider universe, as nebulae and galaxies were Interactions (Charmed Quark).- Electroweak discovered.- How the Solar System has been more Target groups Interactions. accurately perceived in the Space Age. Graduate Fields of interest Fields of interest Discount group Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Professional Non-Medical Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Particle lar Science in Astronomy; Planetology and Nuclear Physics Target groups Target groups Popular/general Upper undergraduate Discount group Discount group Professional Non-Medical Professional Non-Medical
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Subvolume 11 C. F. Klingshirn, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, F. Predel, MPI f. Metallforschung, Stuttgart, Germany Karlsruhe, Germany (Ed) B. Predel (Ed) C. Djéga-Mariadassou, Université de Paris XI-Orsay, France Semiconductor Quantum Systems from Dy-Er...Ir-Y E. Burzo, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (Ed) Structures - Growth and Volume 12: Phase Equilibria, Crystallographic Nanocrystalline Materials Structuring and Thermodynamic Data of Binary Alloys, Subvol. C Advanced Materials and Technologies, With contrib. by: A. Forchel, Würzburg; C. Schneider, Subvol. 11A Universität Würzburg, Germany; C. F. Klingshirn, Volume 12 of group IV presents phase diagrams, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe, Features crystallographic and thermodynamic data of Germany; P. Gilliot, Strasbourg; S. Höfling, 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas- binary alloy systems. The subvolume C contains Würzburg; F. Henneberger, Humboldt-Universität ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and systems from Dy-Er...Ir-Y. Volume 12 forms a Berlin, Germany; E. Kasper, Stuttgart; B. Hönerlage, chemistry collected by acknowledged interna- supplement to volume 5. IPCMS-GONLO, Strasbourg, France; G. Bauer, tional scientists 7 Also available online on www. Universität Linz, Austria; G. Springholz, Johannes Fields of interest springermaterials.com 7 http://www.landolt- Kepler Universität, Linz, Austria Physics, general; Physical Chemistry; Thermody- boernstein.com namics
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I. Licata, D. Fiscaletti, Institute for Scientific S. Littlejohn, University of Bath, UK T. Mahoney, IAC, La Laguna - Tenerife, Spain Methodology, Palermo, Italy Electrical Properties of Graphite Mercury Quantum potential: Physics, Nanoparticles in Silicone The purpose of this Gazetteer and Atlas of As- Geometry and Algebra Flexible Oscillators and Electromechanical tronomy (GAA) is to list, define and illustrate, for the first time, every named (as opposed to merely Recently the interest in Bohm realist interpretation Sensing catalogued) object in the sky within a single refer- of quantum mechanics has grown. The important ence work for use by the general reader, writers advantage of this approach lies in the possibility This thesis examines a novel class of flexible and editors dealing with astronomical themes, and to introduce non-locality ab initio, and not as an electronic material with great potential for use those astronomers concerned with any aspect of “unexpected host”. In this book the authors give in the construction of stretchable amplifiers and astronomical nomenclature. a detailed analysis of quantum potential, the non- memory elements. Most remarkably the compos- ite material produces spontaneous oscillations that locality term and its role in quantum cosmology Features increase in frequency when pressure is applied to and information. The different approaches to the 7 Lists, defines and illustrates every named object quantum potential are analysed, starting from the it. In this way, the material mimics the excitatory response of pressure-sensing neurons in the hu- and term as related to Mercury 7 Contains an original attempt to introduce a realism of particles atlas comprising maps and images with coordi- trajectories (influenced by de Broglie’s pilot wave) man skin. The composites, formed of silicone and graphitic nanoparticles, were prepared in several nate grids and labels identifying features listed in to the recent dynamic interpretation provided by the gazetteer 7 Provides British and American Goldstein, Durr, Tumulka and Zanghì, and the allotropic forms and functionalized with naphtha- lene diimide molecules. pronunciations for the entries based on the broad geometrodynamic picture, with suggestion about phonetic principles of both systems 7 Traces quantum gravity. Finally we focus on the algebraic Features names to their languages and scripts of origin reading of Hiley and Birbeck school, that analyse 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Contents the meaning of the non-local structure of the the University of Bath, UK 7 Reports on the dis- world, bringing important consequences for the covery of a broad negative differential resistance List of Maps.- Foreword.- Preface to the Series.- space, time and information concepts. region in a flexible composite 7 Demonstrates Preface to Volume I, Part I.- Acknowledgements.- strain-tuned flexible oscillators 7 Describes a How to Use this Gazetteer.- Pronunciation Guide.- Contents Abbreviations Used in the Gazetteer.- Mercury: From the Contents: Quantum Potential.- The pressure-sensitive material suitable for state-of- the-art bio-electronic applications An Overview.- Glossary of Terms Used in the Quantum Potential in Schrödinger Equation.- The Gazetteer.-Gazetteer of Mercury.- Classified Index Pilot Wave Theory.- Particles’ trajectories as the Contents of Surface Features on Mercury.- Atlas of Mer- foundation of Bohm’s mechanics: the nutshell Background Theory.- Fabrication and Measure- cury.- Appendix 1: IAU Mercury Nomenclature.- of Dürr, Goldstein, Tumulka and Zanghì.- Non- ment.- Tunneling Negative Differential Resistance Appendix 2: Key to Transcriptions of Non-roman Commutative Quantum Geometry and the in a GSC.- Electromechanical Properties and Alphabets.- Appendix 3: Mercury Data.- Appen- Algebraic Approach to Non-Locality.- Quantum Sensing.- Electronic Amplification in the NDR dix 4: Mercury Transits.- Appendix 5: Mercury potential in particle and field theory models.- Kle- Region.- Conclusions and Future Work.- Publica- Timeline.- Bibliography. inGordon Equation and Bertoldi-Faraggi-Matone tions.- Procedure for Imprint Lithography Stamp.- Fields of interest Theory.- The quantum potential in Bohm’s ap- ICP-RIE Recipe for Deep Silicon Etch.- Synthesis proach to the Dirac relativistic quantum mechan- of Silane Functionalized Naphthalenediimide.- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astro- ics.- Quantum Potential in Curved Space Field Calculation of Cut-Off Frequency. physics and Astroparticles; Astronomy, Astrophys- Theory. ics and Cosmology Fields of interest Fields of interest Target groups Nanoscale Science and Technology; Optical and History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Electronic Materials; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Research Quantum Physics; Quantum Information Tech- Films nology, Spintronics Discount group Target groups Professional Non-Medical Target groups Research Research Discount group Discount group Professional Non-Medical Professional Non-Medical
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H. G. Merkus, Pijnacker, The Netherlands; M. Mobberley, Cockfield, UK A. Modinos, National Technical University of Athens, G. Meesters, DSM, Delft, The Netherlands (Eds) It Came From Outer Space Greece Particle Characteristics and Wearing an RAF Blazer! From Aristotle to Schrödinger The Curiosity of Physics Product Development A Fan’s Biography of Sir Patrick Moore Particulate products have a major share in the From Aristotle to Schrödinger: The Curiosity of Contents market of chemical products. These products show Physics offers a novel introduction to the topics Chapter 1: The Pre-War Years.- Chapter 2: The up in a wide variety. Examples given in this book commonly encountered in the first two years of War Years.- Chapter 3: The Post War Years.- include the constructive materials fine ceram- an undergraduate physics course, including clas- Chapter 4: The First Books and O’Neill’s Bridge.- ics and concrete, the delicacies chocolate and sical mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical Chapter 5:Desmond Leslie, Cedric Allingham and ice cream, pharmaceutical powders and medical mechanics, electromagnetism, relativity, quantum Science Fiction.- Chapter 6: The BBC.- Chapter inhalers, sun screen and liquid and powder paints. mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, and as- 7: Encounters with Russians and George Alcock.- Size distribution and shape of the particles have trophysics. The book presents physics as it evolved Chapter 8: some Classic 1960s Broadcasts.- Chap- different functionalities in these products. Some historically; it covers in considerable depth the ter 9: Back to the Lunar Section.- Chapter 10: functions are general, others specific. General development of the subject from ancient Greece to The Move to Armagh.- Chapter 11: Meteorites, functions are powder flow and – at the typical par- the present day. Pills, Saturn and the Leonids.- Chapter 12: St. ticulate concentrations of these products – that the Osyth, Two British Novae, Serpents Everywhere, particles cause adequate rheological behavior dur- Features and an OBE.- Chapter 13: Selsey and the Race to ing processing and/or for product performance. 7 Offers a novel historical approach to the core the Moon.- Chapter 14: Apollo 11.- Chapter 15: subjects encountered in physics at the under- Features A Bestselling Author, Nutters and More Moon graduate level 7 Provides physics students 7 Covers particle materials of topical import Landings.- Chapter 16: Mainly BAA and TLP.- with a grounding in the history and conceptual in many industries 7 Links specific particle Chapter 17: Back in Charge of the Lunar Section.- development of the subject 7 Provides a useful characteristics to the critical performance factors Chapter 18: A Telescope, a Comet and the Monte supplement to standard texts on general phys- relevant to industrial applications 7 Edited Umbe.- Chapter 19: Kohoutek Flops and This ics 7 Introduces the required mathematical by experts acknowledged in both academia and is Your Life.- Chapter 20: Not Enough Hours in concepts in an accessible way industry the Day.- Chapter 21: A Naked Eye Nova and a Director Resigns.- Chapter 22: An End to Lunar Contents Contents Section Chores.- Chapter 23: Twenty Years on TV The Language of Physics.- The Dawn of Science.- Basic Information for Design of Particulate Prod- and a Fall in the Bath!- Chapter 24: Back in the Astronomy Paves the Way.- Galileo: His Life and ucts.- Measurement of Particle Size, Shape, Poros- TLP Driving Seat.- Chapter 25: Nursing Mother.- Work.- The 17th Century: The Bloom of Sci- ity and Zeta-potential.- Assessment and Control Chapter 26: A British Comet Marks the End of an ence.- Isaac Newton.- Classical Mechanics.- The of Fire and Explosion Hazards and Risks of Par- Era.- Chapter 27: Musings on Planet 10; Life after Beginnings of Chemistry.- Thermodynamics and ticulates.- Potential Toxicological Effects of Par- Mother.- Chapter 28: Halley recovered as Patrick Statistical Mechanics.- Electromagnetism.- Cath- ticles.- Ceramics.- Concrete, from a centuries-old becomes President.- Chapter 29: Fifty Years in the ode Rays and X-Rays.- Einstein’s Theory of Rela- construction material to modern particle-based BAA and Halley.- Chapter 30: Supernova 1987A, tivity.- Quantum Mechanics.- Atoms, Molecules composite concepts.- Chocolate.- Propellants.- Politics and a New Magazine.- Chapter 31: Busi- and Solids.- The Very Small and The Very Large.- Dry powder inhalers.- Powder coatings.- Paint ness as Usual at the BBC and the BAA.- Chapter Appendix A: Notes on Mathematics.- Appendix B: dispersions.- Pharma powders.- Sunscreen. 32: A 100th Birthday and Madness in Buenos Physical Constants. 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M. Mohan, University of Delhi, India (Ed) J. Novakova, Charles University in Prague, Czech J. Pade, University of Oldenburg, Germany New Trends in Atomic and Republic Quantum Mechanics for Molecular Physics Standard Model Measurements Pedestrians 1: Fundamentals with the ATLAS Detector Advanced Technological Applications This book provides an introduction into the fun- Monte Carlo Simulations of the Tile damentals of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. The field of Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMP) Calorimeter and Measurement of the Z → τ τ In Part 1, the essential principles are developed. has reached significant advances in high–precision Cross Section experimental measurement techniques. The area Features covers a wide spectrum ranging from convention- This thesis deals with two main procedures 7 Provides fresh access to quantum mechan- al to new emerging multi-disciplinary areas like performed with the ATLAS detector at the Large ics through the combination of standard topics physics of highly charged ions (HCI), molecular Hadron Collider (LHC). The noise description in with new understanding 7 Gives a reason- physics, optical science, ultrafast laser technol- the hadronic calorimeter TileCal represents a very ably easy and modern introduction into quan- ogy etc. This book includes the important topics valuable technical job. The second part presents tum mechanics 7 Contains many additional of atomic structure, physics of atomic collision, a fruitful physics analysis - the cross section explanations which are not contained in other photoexcitation, photoionization processes, Laser measurement of the process p+p → Z0 → τ + τ. textbooks 7 Addresses recent developments cooling and trapping, Bose Einstein condensation The Monte Carlo simulations of the TileCal are and applications of quantum mechanics 7 Dis- and advanced technology applications of AMP described in the first part of the thesis, including a cusses further leading topics and additional basic in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, fusion, detailed treatment of the electronic noise and mul- knowledge in the appendix 7 Displays in parallel biology and nanotechnology. This book is useful tiple interactions (so-called pile-up). An accurate the analytic and algebraic formulation of quantum for researchers, professors, graduate, postgradu- description of both is crucial for the reconstruc- mechanics 7 Supports learning with exercises ate and PhD students dealing with atomic and tion of e.g. jets or hadronic tau-jets. and problems with solutions molecular physics. Features Contents Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Towards the Schrödinger Equation.- Polarization.- 7 Represents an up-to-date scientific status re- the Charles University in Prague, Czech Repub- More on the Schrödinger Equation.- Complex port on new trends in atomic and molecular phys- lic 7 Reports on the dominant background in Vector Spaces and Quantum Mechanics.- Two ics 7 Multi-disciplinary approach 7 Also of the search for Higgs bosons decaying into tau Simple Solutions of the Schrödinger Equation.- interest to researchers in astrophysics and fusion lepton pairs 7 A valuable contribution to under- Interaction-Free Measurement.- Position Prob- plasma physics 7 Contains material important standing noise in the hadronic calorimeter TileCal ability.- Neutrino Oscillations.- Expectation Value, for nano- and laser technology Mean Value, Measured Value.- Stopover - Quan- Contents tum Cryptography.- Abstract Notation.- Continu- Contents Overview of the ATLAS experiment at the LHC.- ous Spectra.- Operators.- Postulates of Quantum From the Contents: Recent Investigations of Monte Carlo simulations of the Tile calorimeter.- Mechanics. Radiative Lifetimes and Transition Probabilities in Electron efficiency measurement.- Z0 → τ + τ cross Heavy Elements.- Atomic Structure calculations section measurement. Fields of interest useful for Astrophysics and Fusion Plasma.- High- Quantum Physics; Quantum Field Theories, String ly Charged Ions in Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Fields of interest Theory; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Penning Traps.- Dominance of Higher-Order Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Sciences Contributions to Electronic Recombination. Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory Target groups Fields of interest Upper undergraduate Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Target groups Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Research Discount group Spectroscopy and Microscopy Professional Non-Medical Discount group Target groups Professional Non-Medical Research
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Due August 2013 Original German edition Quantenmechanik zu Fuß 1 Due October 2013 published by Springer-Verlag, 2012 2013. XII, 378 p. 135 illus., 57 in color. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, 2013. 88 p. 35 illus., 26 in color. (Springer Theses) 2013. 400 p. 60 illus., 30 in color. (Undergraduate Volume 76) Hardcover Hardcover Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover 7 $179.00 7 approx. $109.00 7 $89.99 9
J. Pade, University of Oldenburg, Germany W. Paolini, Vienna, VA, USA A. Pechenkin, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Quantum Mechanics for Choosing and Using Russia Pedestrians 2: Applications and Astronomical Eyepieces Leonid Isaakovich Mandelstam Research, Teaching and the Other Life Extensions A valuable reference that fills a number of niches including that of a buyer’s guide, technical desk This biography of the famous Soviet physicist The two-volume textbook Quantum Mechan- reference and observer’s field guide. It documents Leonid Isaakovich Mandelstam (1889-1944), who ics for Pedestrians provides an introduction to the past market and its evolution, right up to the became a Professor at Moscow State University in the basics of nonrelativistic quantum mechan- present day. In addition to appealing to practical 1925, describes his contributions to both physics ics. Originally written as a course for students of astronomers - and potentially saving them money and technology, as well as discussing the scientific science education, the book addresses all those - it is useful both as a historical reference and as a community which formed around him, usually science students and others who are looking for detailed review of the current market place for this called the Mandelstam school. Mandelstam’s a reasonably simple, fresh and modern introduc- bustling astronomical consumer product. life story is thereby placed in its proper cultural tion to the field. The basic principles of quantum context. mechanics are presented in the first volume. This Features second volume discusses applications and exten- 7 Describes everything you need to know about Features sions to more complex problems. eyepieces for your telescope in one title 7 Con- 7 Presents the live and work of a most distin- tains a list of sources for discontinued eyepieces guished Russian scientists 7 Delivers inter- Features that will help the reader find the very best avail- esting views of social and ethical functions of 7 Written by an experienced lecturer with a able on the market 7 Includes 150 black and science 7 Discusses the foundation of the great insight into and understanding of quantum white drawings and 30 color photographs of Mandelstam School, one of the two major schools mechanics, and a gift for explaining it 7 Com- eyepieces of theoretical physics in the Soviet Union bines the standard topics with new knowledge and developments, such as quantum information Contents Contents and neutrino oscillation 7 Discusses further Preface.- Part I: Background.- Chapter 1: Intro- Foreword by E.P.Velikhov.- Introduction.- Youth advanced topics in the appendix, including many ducing the Astronomical Eyepiece.- Chapter 2: and Strasbourg years.- The Strasbourg years: radio exercises with solutions Choosing Eyepieces and Observing Strategies.- engineering.- The Strasbourg years: optics.- The Chapter 3: Eyepieces for Celestial Targets and Ac- years of traveling (1914-1925).- Moscow State Contents cessories.- Chapter 4: Popular Eyepieces by AFOV University (1925-1935).- Research in optics One-Dimensional Piecewise Constant Potentials.- Class.- Chapter 5: Advice from the Amateur As- (Odessa – Moscow).- The Mandelstam school: the Angular Momentum.- The Hydrogen Atom.- Har- tronomer Community.- Part II: Desk Reference of early steps and results.- The Mandelstam’s school: monic Oscillator.- Perturbation Theory.- Entangle- Astronomical Eyepieces.- Chapter 6: How to Use the theory of non-linear oscillations.- Moscow ment, EPR, Bell.- Symmetries and Conservation This Guide.- Chapter 7: Agena to Docter.- Chapter State University and the Academy of Sciences.- Laws.- Density Operator.- Identical Particles.- De- 8: Edmund Scientific to Nikon.- Chapter 9: Olivon Borovoe and the last year in Moscow.- The coherence.- Scattering.- Quantum Information.- Is to Surplus Shed.- Chapter 10: Takahashi to Zoom- Mandelstam operationalism.- The Mandelstam Quantum Mechanics Complete?.- Discussion and ing Eyepieces.- Appendix A: Formulas and Optical interpretation of quantum mechanics 1930-1940. Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics. Design Data.- Appendix B: Eyepiece Performance Fields of interest Fields of interest Classes.- Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.- Index. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Quantum Physics; Quantum Field Theories, String Fields of interest Optics and Electrodynamics; Quantum Physics Theory; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Sciences lar Science in Astronomy; Microwaves, RF and Target groups Research Target groups Optical Engineering Upper undergraduate Target groups Discount group Professional Non-Medical Discount group Popular/general Professional Non-Medical Discount group Professional Non-Medical
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M. Pérez-Suárez, Security and Quantum Information G. Privett, Fovant, UK E. Radmaneshfar, University of Aberdeen, UK Group, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, Lisbon, Portugal The Constellation Observing Mathematical Modelling of the Quantum Uncertainty Atlas Cell Cycle Stress Response Illustrations by: K. Jones, Calne, UK Structures The cell cycle is a sequence of biochemical events that are controlled by complex but robust A Bayesian Approach to Quantum Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the con- molecular machinery. This enables cells to Randomness stellations or observe the best and brightest deep achieve accurate self-reproduction under a broad sky objects and double stars, this book contains range of conditions. Environmental changes are Features an alphabetical list of constellations complete with transmitted by molecular signaling networks, 7 The reader will find the first comprehensive star maps, historical background, and highlights which coordinate their actions with the cell cycle. introduction to the Bayesian probability theory's of deep sky objects. Each entry contains posi- This work presents the first description of two implications on quantum information 7 The tion and physical information on enough stars to complementary computational models describing book provides a detailed description of algebraic support astronomers in star-hopping, swinging the influence of osmotic stress on the entire cell procedures and analytical results 7 The book the telescope from star to star to star to arrive at a cycle of S. cerevisiae. Our models condense a vast emphasizes the significance of the applications faint target. It provides a carefully selected list of amount of experimental evidence on the interac- of quantum signal processing such as entangled accessible and rewarding deep sky objects. Full- tion of the cell cycle network components with the quantum states and SIC-POVMs color maps show the constellations, with star types osmotic stress pathway. (spectral and physical) indicated by the colors Contents used on the map. Extended objects such as galax- Features A skeleton key to the structural elements.- Systems ies and nebulae are shown with the approximate 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis and quantum systems.- Quantum states.- Com- apparent size in the sky. With unmatched thor- by the University of Aberdeen, UK 7 Includes posite quantum systems.- Quantum analysis of oughness and accessibility, this is a constellation the first computational model of the entire cell data generation.- Closed quantum systems.- Uni- atlas that makes the ideal companion to a night’s cycle and its interaction with the osmotic stress tary processing.- Open quantum systems.- Gen- telescope viewing, for novices and expert amateur response network 7 Presents a comprehensive eralized processing.- First implications.- On the astronomers alike. model that yields a set of novel predictions to irreducibility of quantum randomness.- Classical guide further experiments 7 Also applies the structures of uncertainty.- Objective probability.- Features model's predictions to higher eukaryotes Non-objective probability.- Quantum structures 7 Visualizes relevant physical information of of uncertainty.- Quantum states.- Quantum stars and extended objects in an attractive and Contents conditioning.- Quantum operations.- Quan- comprehensive way with different colors, symbol A biological overview of the cell cycle and its tum ‘tomography’ and the Quantum de Finetti types, and sizes 7 Covers the entire sky, both the response to osmotic stress and the α-factor.- ODE representations.- Compatibility of quantum states Northern and Southern Hemisphere 7 Contains model of the cell cycle response to osmotic stress.- assignments.- Conclusions and further research.- position (and physical) information on enough Boolean model of the cell cycle response to stress.- Bruno de Finetti’s Probabilism.- The Kolmogorov stars to support star-hopping Conclusion.- List of equations, parameters and Axiom System. initial conditions.- Effect of methods of update on Contents existence of fixed points. Fields of interest Introduction: Background and How to Use This Quantum Physics; Quantum Information Book.- Constellation Maps.- Additional informa- Fields of interest Technology, Spintronics; Probability Theory and tion.- Appendix 1.- Index. Physics of the Cell; Cell Cycle Analysis; Physi- Stochastic Processes ological, Cellular and Medical Topics Fields of interest Target groups Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Target groups Research lar Science in Astronomy Research
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G. Rhee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, E. Robens, Friedrichsdorf, Germany; S. A. Jayaweera, M. Röhrken, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, USA Middlesbrough, UK; S. Kiefer, Messstetten, Germany Germany Cosmic Dawn Balances Time-Dependent CP Violation The Search for the First Stars and Galaxies Instruments, Manufacturers, History Measurements
This book takes the reader on an exploration of The book deals mainly with direct mass deter- Analyses of Neutral B Meson to Double- the structure and evolution of our universe. The mination by means of a conventional balances. Charm Decays at the Japanese Belle basis for our knowledge is the Big Bang theory of It covers the history of the balance from the Experiment the expanding universe. This book then tells the beginnings in Egypt earlier than 3000 BC to recent story of our search for the first stars and galax- developments. All balance types are described This thesis describes a high-quality, high-precision ies using current and planned telescopes. These with emphasis on scientific balances. Methods of method for the data analysis of an interesting telescopes are marvels of technology far removed indirect mass determination, which are applied to elementary particle reaction. The data was col- from Galileo’s first telescope but continuing very light objects like molecules and the basic par- lected at the Japanese B-meson factory KEKB astronomy in his ground breaking spirit. We show ticles of matter and celestial bodies, are included. with the Belle detector, one of the most successful the reader how these first stars and galaxies shaped As additional guidance, today’s manufacturers large-scale experiments worldwide. CP violation is the universe we see today. This story is one of the are listed and the profile of important compa- a subtle quantum effect that makes the world look great scientific adventures of all time. nies is reviewed. Several hundred photographs, different when simultaneously left and right and reproductions and drawings show instruments matter and antimatter are exchanged. This being a Features and their uses. prerequisite for our own world to have developed 7 Teaches the reader what the first stars and from the big bang, there are only a few experimen- galaxies actually look like and how they could Features tal indications of such effects, and their detec- form 7 Provides the latest observational find- 7 Displays measuring weight in all ways pos- tion requires very intricate techniques. ings on the search for the first stars and galax- sible 7 Reviews the reliability of the various ies 7 Explains the aims and goals of next-genera- methods to measure weight 7 Gives a historical Features tion telescopes for astronomy survey of the development of scales 7 Richly 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by illustrated with several hundred rare photographs, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germa- Contents reproductions and drawings of the instruments ny 7 Offers a comprehensive introduction to the An evening in May.- A brief history of cosmol- and their uses 7 Presents indirect mass deter- field of flavor physics and CP violating phenom- ogy.- The Big Bang.- The Visible Universe.- Dark mination 7 Gives advice to researchers and ena 7 Provides a detailed reference work on and matter.- Cosmic backgrounds.- Clues from Nearby engineers about choosing the weight system explanatory examples of time-dependent measure- Galaxies (astronomical fossils).- Structure forma- ments in particle physics tion.- A map of the universe.- The First Stars Contents and Galaxies.- The great time machines; A New Mass and gravity.- Weights.- Weighing.- Bal- Contents Generation of Telescopes.- Exploring the Universe ances.- Balances for special applications.- Balance Theoretical Foundations.- The Belle Experiment.- from Space with the next Hubble telescope. as symbol and art object.- Documentation and Analysis Methods.- Reconstruction and Selec- archiving.- Weighing scales manufacturers. tion.- Branching Fraction Measurements.- Time- Fields of interest Dependent Measurements. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Fields of interest lar Science in Astronomy; Cultural Heritage Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Char- Fields of interest acterization and Evaluation of Materials; History Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Target groups and Philosophical Foundations of Physics Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Popular/general Physics; Measurement Science and Instrumenta- Target groups tion Discount group Research Professional Non-Medical Target groups Discount group Research Professional Non-Medical Discount group Professional Non-Medical
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I. L. Shapiro, G. de Berredo-Peixoto, Universidade W. Sheehan, Willmar, MN, USA; C. J. Conselice, X. Silvani, University of Corsica, Corte, France Federal de Juiz de Fora, Brazil University of Nottingham, U.K.; J. Baum, Chester, England, U.K. Metrology for Fire Experiments Lecture Notes on Newtonian in Outdoor Conditions Mechanics Galactic Encounters Our Majestic and Evolving Star-System, From Natural fires can be considered as scale-depen- Lessons from Modern Concepts the Big Bang to Time’s End dant, non-linear processes of mass, momentum and heat transport, resulting from a turbulent Features reactive and radiative fluid medium flowing over 7 Provides a concise and compact introductory The book is intended as a rich introduction to the a complex medium, the vegetal fuel. In natural text to Newtonian Mechanics at an advanced wonders of the Galaxy. It is intended for anyone outdoor conditions, the experimental study of level 7 Uses modern concepts such as the interested in the geography, beauty, and signifi- natural fires at real scale needs the development of equivalence principle to simplify solving basic cance of our home star-system which is perhaps an original metrology, one able to capture the large mechanics problems which makes the solutions (along with the human brain itself) the grandest range of time and length scales involved in its more understandable 7 Fits the need for a one- single structure the human mind can comprehend. dynamic nature and also able to resist the thermal, semester course in Classical Mechanics, before Though scientifically informed and up-to-date mechanical and chemical aggression of flames introducing advanced concepts such as action, (Dr. Conselice is a leading researcher) the text on devices. Robust, accurate and poorly intrusive Lagrange and Hamilton equations can be appreciated by the general reader (Dr. Sheehan is an accomplished writer and historian tools must be carefully set-up and used for gaining Contents of astronomy and Julian Baum an award-winning very fluctuating data over long periods. These From the Content: Part I: Kinematics.- Kinematics illustrator). signals also need the development of original of a Particle.- Movement of a Particle at the Mov- post-processing tools that take into account the Features ing Basis.- Polar Coordinates in the Plane, Cylin- non-steady nature of their stochastic components. 7 drical and Spherical Coordinates in Space.- Part II: An original text; no competing literature on the Metrology for Fire Experiments in Outdoor 7 Newton’s Laws.- Inertial Frame.- Newton’s Second subject This book will fill a niche that has not Conditions closely analyzes these features, and Law.- Brief Classification of Forces in Mechan- been occupied by any books since Timothy Ferris’s also describes measurements techniques, the ics.- Conservation of Momentum for the Systems Galaxies (1980) and Henbest and Couper’s Guide thermal insulation of fragile electronic systems, of Particles.- Linear Momentum.- Problem of to the Galaxy (1994), both of which were very data acquisition, measurement errors and optimal 7 Two Bodies.- Work of the Force and Conserva- successful The best space-telescope images of post-processing algorithms. This book is intended tive Forces.- Energy Conservation.- Particle in the galaxies will be complemented by Julian Baum’s for practitioners as a reference guide for optimiz- Potential Force Field.- Conservation of Mechani- maps especially created for this book ing measurements techniques in an outdoor envi- ronment. Advanced-level students and researchers cal Energy in Closed Systems.- Kinetic Energy in Fields of interest will also find the book invaluable. Different Frames.- Movement in Potential Field, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu- Oscillations.- Movement in a Fixed One-Dimen- lar Science in Astronomy; Astronomy, Astrophys- Contents sional Potential.- Harmonic Oscillator.- Dynamics ics and Cosmology Nomenclature.- Introduction.- Measurement sys- of Rotational Movements.- Torque and Moment tems.- Beyond measurement devices.- Conclusion. of Inertia.- Angular Momentum of a System of Target groups Particles.- Conservation of Angular Momentum.- Popular/general Fields of interest Central Forces and Kepler’s Laws.- Kepler’s Laws.- Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Discount group The Precession of Perihelion of a Planet with Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Nearly Circular Orbit.- Basic Hydrodynamics. Professional Non-Medical Transfer; Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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R. J. Solaro, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA; A. Stalmashonak, Codixx AG, Barleben, Germany; T. Stankovski, Lancaster University, UK J. C. Tardiff, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA G. Seifert, Martin-Luther-University of Halle-Witten, (Eds) Germany; A. Abdolvand, University of Dundee, UK Tackling the Inverse Problem Biophysics of the Failing Heart Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser for Non-Autonomous Systems Application to the Life Sciences Physics and Biology of Heart Muscle Engineered Metal-Glass Features Nanocomposites This thesis presents a new method for following evolving interactions between coupled oscilla- 7 Consideration of heart failure with an emphasis Glasses containing metallic nanoparticles ex- tory systems of the kind that abound in nature. on biophysics 7 Authors are clinicians who see hibit very promising linear and nonlinear optical Examples range from the subcellular level, to patients and do research 7 A didactic approach properties, mainly due to the surface plasmon ecosystems, through climate dynamics, to the of use in focused courses or sections of courses for resonances (SPRs) of the nanoparticles. The spec- movements of planets and stars. Such systems advanced students tral position in the visible and near-infrared range mutually interact, adjusting their internal clocks, Contents and polarization dependence of the SPR are char- and may correspondingly move between synchro- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Biophysics of the acteristically determined by the nanoparticles’ nized and non-synchronized states. The thesis Failing Heart.- Chapter 2 Sarcoplasmic reticulum shapes. The focus of Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser describes a way of using Bayesian inference to Ca homeostasis and Heart Failure.- Chapter 3 Engineered Metal-Glass Nanocomposites is the exploit the presence of random fluctuations, thus Ca-homeostasis and Heart Failure: Focus on the interaction of intense ultra-short laser pulses with analyzing these processes in unprecedented detail. Biophysics of Surface Membrane Ca-Fluxes.- glass containing silver nanoparticles embedded in It first develops the basic theory of interacting Chapter 4 Biophysics of Membrane Currents in soda-lime glass, and nanostructural modifications oscillators whose frequencies are non-constant, Heart Failure.- Chapter 5 Biophysical Mechanisms in metal-glass nanocomposites induced by such and then applies it to the human heart and lungs for the Metabolic Component of Impaired Heart laser pulses. as an example. Function.- Chapter 6 Cytoskeletal Nuclear Links Contents Features in the Cardiomyocyte .- Chapter 7 Biophysical Introduction.- Optical Properties of Nanocom- 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Forces Modulate the Costamere and Z-Disc.- posites Containing Metal Nanoparticles.- Inter- the University of Lancaster, UK 7 Describes Chapter 8 Heart failure- the final frontier for action of Ultra-Short Laser Pulses with Metal a new inference technique for time-evolving biophysics in cardiovascular medicine?.- Chap- Nanoparticles Incorporated in Dielectric Media.- coupled systems in the presence of noise 7 In- ter 9 Arrhythmogenesis, Heart Failure, and the Effect of Pulse Intensity and Writing Density on cludes the first reconstruction of a time-evolving Biophysics of Z-band Protein Networks.- Chapter Nanoparticle Shape.- “Off-Resonant” Excitation: coupling function between open (biological) 10 Biophysics of Titin in Cardiac Health and Dis- Irradiation Wavelength Dependence.- The Effect systems ease.- Chapter 11 Sarcomeres and the Biophysics of Temperature on the Laser-Induced Modifica- of Heart Failure.- Index. tions of Ag Nanoparticles.- Ultra-Short Pulsed Contents Fields of interest Laser Engineering of Metal-Glass Nanocompos- Theoretical background: non-autonomous systems and synchronization.- Inference of time-evolving Biophysics and Biological Physics; Cardiology; ites.- Conclusions. coupled dynamical systems in the presence of Medical and Radiation Physics Fields of interest noise.- Application to life sciences.- Analogue Target groups Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical simulation and synchronization analysis of non- Research Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials; Laser autonomous oscillators. Technology, Photonics Discount group Fields of interest Professional Non-Medical Target groups Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Research Complexity; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Theoretical, Mathematical and Compu- Discount group tational Physics Professional Non-Medical Target groups Research
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S. Thutupalli, Princeton University, NJ, USA M. Toplis, Research Institute of Astrophysics and J. M. Torres-Rincón, Autonomous University of Towards Autonomous Soft Planetary, Toulouse, France; J. Bell III, Arizona Barcelona-CSIC, Spain State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; E. Chassefière, Hadronic Transport Coefficients Matter Systems University of Paris-Sud, Paris, France; C. Sotin, Caltech University, Pasadena, CA, USA; T. Spohn, from Effective Field Theories Experiments on Membranes and Active German Aerospace Center (DLR e.V.), Berlin, Emulsions Germany; M. Blanc, Research Institute of This dissertation focuses on the calculation of Astrophysics and Planetary, Toulouse, France (Eds) transport coefficients in the matter created in This book focuses on the assembly, organization a relativistic heavy-ion collision after chemical and resultant collective dynamics of soft matter Quantifying the Martian freeze-out. This matter can be well approximated systems maintained away from equilibrium by an Geochemical Reservoirs using a pion gas out of equilibrium. We describe energy flux. Living matter is the ultimate example the theoretical framework needed to obtain of such systems, which are comprised of different Features the shear and bulk viscosities, the thermal and constituents on very different scales (ions, nucleic 7 Presents a compilation of the latest NASA and electrical conductivities and the flavor diffusion acids, proteins, cells). The result of their diverse ESA space mission exploration data of the Martian coefficients of a meson gas at low temperatures. interactions, maintained using the energy from surface 7 Provides one of the rare, truly inter- To describe the interactions of the degrees of physiological processes, is a fantastically well- disciplinary looks at Mars by bringing together a freedom, we use effective field theories with chiral organized and dynamic whole. wide range of different data types 7 Gives critical and heavy quark symmetries. Features background reviews and current assessments for use in planning future Mars missions Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Contents the Universidad Complutense de Madrid 7 Pres- Self-Organisation, Germany 7 Develops novel The Formation of Mars: Building Blocks and Ac- ents a unified description of non-equilibrium phe- experimental systems and techniques aimed at cretion Time Scale.- Core Formation and Mantle nomena in a hadronic gas 7 Applies unitarized building futuristic soft functional matter 7 A Differentiation on Mars.- Long-Term Evolution effective theories to the calculation of transport cross-disciplinary work that is broadly applicable of the Martian Crust-Mantle System.- Outgassing coefficients in mesons to research and development in physics, chemis- History and Escape of the Martian Atmosphere try, biology and engineering and Water Inventory.- Quantifying the Martian Contents Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions.- Boltzmann- Contents Hydrosphere: Current Evidence, Time Evolu- Uehling-Uhlenbeck Equation.- Shear Viscosity Membranes.- Microfluidic membrane net- tion and Implications for the Habitability of the Planet.- Volatile Trapping in Martian Clathrates.- and KSS Coefficient.- Bulk Viscosity.- Thermal works.- Electrostatic interactions in membrane and Electrical Conductivities.- Bhatnagar-Gross- fusion.- Phase contrast X-ray imaging of lipid Geochemical Reservoirs and Timing of Sulphur Cycling on Mars.- Geochemistry of Carbonates Krook or Relaxation Time Approximation.- membranes.- Oscillating droplets: Chemical Strangeness Diffusion.- Charm Diffusion.- Linear micro-oscillators.- Swimming droplets: Artifi- on Mars.- Implications for Climate History and Nature of Aqueous Environments.- Geochemi- Sigma Model and Phase Transitions.- Measure- cial squirmers.- Interacting droplets: Collective ment of the Bulk Viscosity. dynamics.- Conclusions and Outlook.- Appendi- cal Consequences of Widespread Clay Mineral Formation in Mars’ Ancient Crust. ces.- Materials and Methods.- Hydrodynamic flow Fields of interest fields with axial symmetry. Fields of interest Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Thermody- namics; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computa- Fields of interest Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Geochem- tional Physics Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and istry; Mineralogy Microfluidics; Physical Chemistry; Membranes Target groups Target groups Research Target groups Research Research Discount group Discount group Professional Non-Medical Discount group Professional Non-Medical Professional Non-Medical
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K. van Schooten, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Q. Wang, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA K. Yamanouchi, The University of Tokyo, Japan; UT, USA Charge Multiplicity Asymmetry G. G. Paulus, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Optically Active Charge Traps Germany; D. Mathur, Tata Institute of Fundamental Correlation Study Searching for Research, Mumbai, India (Eds) and Chemical Defects in Local Parity Violation at RHIC Progress in Ultrafast Intense Semiconducting Nanocrystals for STAR Collaboration Laser Science X Probed by Pulsed Optically It has been suggested that local parity violation The PUILS series delivers up-to-date reviews Detected Magnetic Resonance (LPV) in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) of progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a would lead to charge separation of quarks by the newly emerging interdisciplinary research field Colloidal nanocrystals show much promise as an Chiral Magnetic Effect (CME) in heavy ion col- spanning atomic and molecular physics, molecu- optoelectronics architecture due to facile control lisions. Charge Multiplicity Asymmetry Correla- lar science, and optical science, which has been over electronic properties afforded by chemi- tion Study Searching for Local Parity Violation stimulated by the recent developments in ultrafast cal control of size, shape, and heterostructure. at RHIC for STAR Collaboration presents the laser technologies. Unfortunately, realizing practical devices has been detailed study of charge separation with respect forestalled by the ubiquitous presence of charge to the event plane. Results on charge multiplicity Features “trap” states which compete with band-edge exci- asymmetry in Au+Au and d+Au collisions at 200 7 Gives a state-of-the-art report of ultrafast tons and result in limited device efficiencies. Little GeV by the STAR experiment are reported. It was intense laser science 7 Presents the applications is known about the defining characteristics of found that the correlation results could not be of ultrafast laser technologies in atomic and mo- these traps, making engineered strategies for their explained by CME alone. Additionally, the charge lecular physics 7 Contains contributions by the removal difficult. separation signal as a function of the measured leading researchers 7 Provides interdisciplinary information Features azimuthal angle range as well as the event-by- event anisotropy parameter are studied. These 7 Nominated by the University of Utah, USA, Contents results indicate that the charge separation effect as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 7 Lays the Laser-Assisted Electron Scattering and Diffrac- appears to be in-plane rather than out-of-plane. groundwork for further use of Electron Spin Echo tion in Ultrashort Intense Laser Fields.- Elec- Envelop Modulation (ESEEM) and opens the Features tron Localization in Hydrogen.- Observation possibility of highly precise chemical fingerprint- 7 Nominated by Purdue University, USA, as of Vibrational Wave-Packet Dynamics in D2+ ing 7 Reveals an astonishingly long memory of an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 7 Devises a new using High-order Harmonic Pulses.- Frequency spin coherence in semiconductor particles method of studying charge separation versus the Tunable Attosecond Apparatus.- Strong-Field Atomic Physics in the X-Ray Regime.- Third Har- Contents event structure in heavy-ion collisions 7 Discov- monic Generation from Perturbed Femtosecond Introduction.- Experimental Methods.- Spin- ers that charge separation is proportional to the event structure, indicating the observed signal is Filaments in Air.- Strong and Coherent Forward Dependent Exciton Quenching and Intrinsic Spin Emissions from Molecules Driven by Femtosec- Coherence in CDSE/CDS Nanocrystals.- Towards dominated by an event-structure-related back- ground ond Infrared Laser Pulses.- Tests of Classical and Chemical Fingerprinting of Deep-Level Defect Quantum Electrodynamics with Intense Laser Sites in CDS Nanocrystals by Optically Detected Contents Fields.- Quantum Vacuum Polarization Searches Spin Coherence.- Summary of Work. Introduction.- Experiment.- Data Analysis.- Re- with High Power Lasers Below the Pair Produc- Fields of interest sults and Discussions.- Summary.- Appendix. tion Regime. Semiconductors; Nanotechnology; Spectroscopy Fields of interest Fields of interest and Microscopy Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Particle Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Target groups Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; El- Matter Interaction; Laser Technology, Photonics; Research ementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory Physical Chemistry
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N. Yoshimura, Tokyo, Japan P. Zhang, CERN, Geneva 23, Switzerland Historical Evolution toward Beam Diagnostics in Achieving Ultrahigh Vacuum in Superconducting Accelerating JEOL Electron Microscopes Cavities
This book describes the course of history of the The Extraction of Transverse Beam Position vacuum system of the transmission electron from Beam-Excited Higher Order Modes microscope of JEOL (JEM series), from its birth to today’s microscopes. Present author and co-work- An energetic charged particle beam introduced to ers engaged in developing vacuum technology an rf cavity excites a wakefield therein. This wake- for electron microscopes in JEOL (Japan Electron field can be decomposed into a series of higher Optics Laboratory Co. Ltd.) for many years. This order modes and multipoles, which for sufficiently book presents you the vacuum technology in small beam offsets are dominated by the dipole electron microscopes of JEOL (JEM), approach- component. This work focuses on using these ing clean ultrahigh vacuum. The users of TEM are dipole modes to detect the beam position in third high-level researchers, frontiers for new materials harmonic superconducting S-band cavities for or new biological specimens. They often use the light source applications. A rigorous examination TEM at the extremely severe conditions, occurring of several means of analysing the beam position problem on the vacuum system of the user’s TEM. based on signals radiated to higher order modes ports is presented. Features Features 7 Provides a diffusion pump (DP) evacuation system for clean vacuum 7 Presents in detail 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the development of vibration-free DP, sputter ion the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), pump for extreme high-vacuum evacuation and Hamburg, Germany 7 The author is the winner sputter ion pump for inert gases such as Ar and of the 2011 European Accelerator Prize for prom- Xe 7 Describes how to prevent contamination ising young researchers 7 A valuable didactic build-up due to electron beam irradiation introduction for students and scientists new to the field of rf diagnostics 7 Provides a detailed Contents survey of various dimension reduction methods Introduction of the electron microscope.- History applicable for rf diagnostics of JEOL electron microscopes.- Accidents and in- Contents formation, instructing us to improve the vacuum systems of JEMs.- Development of the evacuation Electromagnetic Eigenmode Simulations of the systems for JEMs.- Development of JEOL SIPs.- Third Harmonic Cavity.- Measurements of HOM Ultrahigh vacuum electron microscopes. Spectra.- Analysis Methods for Beam Position Extraction from HOM.- Dependencies of HOM Fields of interest on Transverse Beam Offsets.- HOM-Based Beam Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Nanotechnology Position Diagnostics. and Microengineering; Machinery and Machine Fields of interest Elements Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Phys- Target groups ics; Optics and Electrodynamics; Numerical and Research Computational Physics
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