112 Physik/Astronomie Springer News 11/12/2006 springer.de/buchhandel
J. Basdevant, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France J. Basdevant, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France J. Bhattacharjee , Indian Association for Cultivation of Science, Calcutta, India; S. Bhattacharyya , Vidyas- Lectures on Quantum Variational Principles in agar College, Calcutta, India Mechanics Physics Non-Linear Dynamics Near and Far from Equilibrium Beautifully illustrated and engagingly written, Optimization under constraints is an essential Twelve Lectures in Quantum Mechanics presents part of everyday life. Indeed, we routinely solve theoretical physics with a breathtaking array problems by striking a balance between contra- Th is text gives a detailed account of various of examples and anecdotes. Basdevant’s style is dictory interests, individual desires and material techniques that are used in the study of dynamics clear and stimulating, in the manner of a brisk contingencies. Th is notion of equilibrium was dear of continuous systems, near as well as far from classroom lecture that students can follow with to thinkers of the enlightenment, as illustrated equilibrium. Th e analytic methods covered include ease and enjoyment. Here is a sample of the book’s by Montesquieu’s famous formulation: „In all diagrammatic perturbation theory, various forms style, from the opening of Chapter 1: If one were to magistracies, the greatness of the power must be of the renormalization group and self-consistent ask a passer-by to quote a great formula of physics, compensated by the brevity of the duration.“ mode coupling. Dynamic critical phenomena near chances are that the answer would be ‘E = mc2’. Astonishingly, natural laws are guided by a similar a second order phase transition, phase ordering In fact, of the three watershed years for physics principle. Variational principles have proven to be dynamics, dynamics of surface growth and turbu- toward the beginning of the 20th century – 1905: surprisingly fertile. For example, Fermat used vari- lence form the backbone of the book.Applications the Special Relativity of Einstein, Lorentz and ational methods to demonstrate that light follows to a wide variety of systems (e.g. magnets, ordinary Poincaré; 1915: the General Relativity of Einstein, the fastest route from one point to another, an idea fl uids, superfl uids) are provided covering diverse with its extraordinary refl ections on gravitation, which came to be known as Fermat’s principle, transport properties (diff usion, sound). space and time; and 1925: the development of a cornerstone of geometrical optics. Variational Quantum Mechanics – it is surely the last which Principles in Physics explains variational principles Features has the most profound implications for the devel- and charts their use throughout modern physics. 7 A detailed description of perturbation theory opment of science and technology. for nonlinear continuous systems 7 Focus on Features techniques which can be applied to problems Features 7 Th e heart of the book is devoted to the ranging from near equilibrium dynamics to fully 7 Jean-Louis Basdevant is a writer and teacher analytical mechanics of Lagrange and Hamilton, developed turbulence 7 Provides a discussion of renowned for his clarity and lively style 7 Th ese the basic tools of any physicist 7 Basdevant physical properties (e.g. critical ultrasonics) that lectures will joint Basdevant & Dalibard’s “Th e also off ers a simple but rich fi rst impressions of are generally not covered in text books Quantum Mechanics Solver” as ideal supplements Einstein’s General Relativity, Feynman’s Quantum to the standard textbooks on quantum mechanics Mechanics, and more, revealing amazing intercon- Contents nections between various fi elds of physics 1: Introduction.- 2: Dynamics.- 3: Dynamic Renor- Contents malization Group.- 4: Mode Coupling Th eories.- Prologue: An Elegy for Physics.- Wave Functions, Contents 5: Binary Fluid Mixtures.- 6: Spinodal Decomposi- Th e Schrödinger Equation.- Th e Grandeur of Foreword.- Variational Principles.- Th e Analytical tion.- 7: Surface Growth.- 8: Turbulence.- Physics.- Quantization of Energies.- Principles of Mechanics of Lagrange.- Th e Canonical Formalism 9: Polymer Dynamics.- Appendix A – Functional Quantum Mechanics.- Two-State Systems.- An of Hamilton.- Th e Lagrangian Th eory of Fields.- Integration. Appendix B – Field Th eoretic RG.- Algebra of Observables.- Th e Kinetic Moment.- Movement in a Curved Space.- Feynman’s Path Subject Index. Th e Hydrogen Atom.- 1/2 Spin.- Th e Pauli Integrals in Quantum Mechanics.- Solutions to Exclusion Principle.- Quantum Entanglement.- Exercises.- Bibliography.- Index. Fields of interest Epilogue: Quantum Mechanics and the Universe.- Statistical Physics; Soft Matter, Complex Fluids Index. Fields of interest Mathematical Methods in Physics; Mechanics; Target groups Fields of interest Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Beginning graduate students, senior undergradu- Quantum Physics; Quantum Computing, Informa- Optimization ates, researchers tion and Physics; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Th eory Target groups Type of publication Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Monograph Target groups Physics, Engineering, Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Due February 2007 Due February 2007 Due November 2006
Original French edition published by Vuibert, Paris, Original French edition published by Vuibert, Paris, Distribution rights for India: Hindustan Book Agency, France, 2005 France, 2005 New Delhi, India
2007. XXVI, 313 p. 30 illus. Hardcover 2007. Approx. 205 p. 30 illus. Hardcover 2006. Approx. 320 p. Hardcover 7 approx. * € 58,80 | sFr 97,50 7 approx. * € 49,43 | sFr 84,00 7 * € 139,05 | sFr 220,00 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-37742-1 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-37747-6 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5387-0 9
springer.de/buchhandel Springer News 11/12/2006 Physik/Astronomie 113
M. Camenzind , Landessternwarte Heidelberg, F. Cap , Universität Innsbruck, Austria A. Carramiñana , Instituto Nacional de Astrofi sica, Germany Optica y Electronica, Mexico; F. S. Guzmán , Instituto Tsunamis and Hurricanes de Fisica y Matematicas, Mexico; T. Matos, Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Compact Objects in A mathematical approach Astrophysics Mexico (Eds.) White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Black Holes Solar, Stellar and Galactic Tsunamis and hurricanes have had a devastating impact on the population living near the coast Connections between Particle during the year 2005. Th e calculation of the power Physics and Astrophysics Compact objects are an important class of astro- and intensity of tsunamis and hurricanes are nomical objects in current research. Supermas- of great importance not only for engineers and sive Black Holes play an important role in the meteorologists but also for governments and insur- understanding of the formation of galaxies in the ance companies. Th is book presents new research Th is book collects extended and specialized early Universe. Old White Dwarfs are nowadays on the mathematical description of tsunamis reviews on topics linking astrophysics and particle used to calibrate the age of the Universe. Mergers and hurricanes. A combination of old and new physics at a level intermediate between a graduate of Neutron Stars and Black Holes are the sources of approaches allows to derive a nonlinear partial student and a young researcher. Th e book includes intense gravitational waves which will be measured diff erential equation of fi ft h order describing the also three reviews on observational techniques in the next ten years by gravitational wave detec- steepening up and the propagation of tsunamis. used in forefront astrophysics and short articles on tors. Th e description includes dissipative terms and research performed in Latin America. Th e reviews, Camenzind gives a comprehensive introduc- does not contain singularities or two valued func- updated and written by specialized researchers, tion and up-to-date overview about the physical tions. Th e equivalence principle of solutions of describe the state of the art in the related research processes behind these objects, covering the nonlinear large gas dynamic waves and of solutions topics. Th is book is a valuable complement not fi eld from the beginning to most recent results, of water wave equations will be used. An extension only for research but also for lecturers in special- including all relevant observations. Aft er a presen- of the continuity equation by a source term due ized course of high energy astrophysics, cosmic ray tation of the taxonomy of Compact Objects, the to evaporation rates of salt seawater will help to astrophysics and particle physics. basic principles of General Relativity are given. understand hurricanes. Detailed formula, tables and results of the calculations are given. Features Features 7 Stellar and galactic connections between astro- 7 Modern comprehensive introduction and Features physics and particle physics contains fi ve updated overview of the physics of White Dwarfs, Neutron 7 Detailed mathematical analysis of tsunamis reviews on topics linking these two research areas, Stars and Black Holes, including all relevant 7 First exact description of large amplitude namely nuclear astrophysics, the physics of pulsars observations 7 Contains a basic introduction to waves 7 Combination of old (unknown) and and gamma-ray bursts, cosmology and high energy General Relativity, including the modern 3+1 split new research cosmic rays of spacetime and of Einstein’s equations. Th e split is used for the fi rst time to derive the structure Fields of interest From the contents equations for rapidly rotating neutron stars and Mechanics, Fluids, Th ermodynamics; Meteo- Part I: Extended Topics.- Part II: Astronomical Black Holes rology/Climatology; Oceanography Technical Reviews.- Part III: Research Short Contributions.- Index. Contents Target groups 1. Compact Objects in Astrophysics.- 2. Gravity of Researchers, engineers, students Fields of interest Compact Objects.- 3. Matter Models for Compact Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Objects.- 4. Relativistic Stellar Structure.- 5. White Type of publication Astronomy; Astrophysics Dwarfs.- 6. Neutron Stars.- 7. Rapidly Rotating Monograph Neutron Stars.- 8. Black Holes.- 9. Astrophysical Target groups Black Holes.- 10. Physics of Accretion Flows Young researchers in Physics and Astrophysics, around Compact Objects.- Solutions.-References.- advanced postgraduate students Index. Type of publication Fields of interest Proceedings Astrophysics; Relativity and Cosmology
Target groups Graduate students, researchers
Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook
Due January 2007 Due May 2007 Due November 2006 2007. Approx. 700 p. (Astronomy and Astrophysics 2007. Approx. 310 p. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library) Hardcover 2007. Approx. 200 p. 20 illus. Hardcover Proceedings) Hardcover 7 * € 80,20 | sFr 127,00 7 * € 64,20 | sFr 106,00 7 * € 128,35 | sFr 203,00 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-25770-7 ISBN_13 7 978-3-211-33158-3 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5574-4 9
114 Physik/Astronomie Springer News 11/12/2006 springer.de/buchhandel
P. Carretta , A. Lascialfari , Università di Pavia, Italy P. Chomaz , Ganil, France; F. Gulminelli , LPC Caen, J. Clemente-Gallardo , Y. Moreno, J. F. Lorenzo , (Eds.) France; W. Trautmann , GSI, Darmstadt, Germany; A. Velázquez-Campoy , University of Zaragoza, Spain S. Yennello , Texas A&M University, College Station, (Eds.) NMR-MRI, μSR and Mössbauer TX, USA (Eds.) Spectroscopies in Molecular From Physics to Biology Dynamics and Thermo- The Interface between Experiment and Magnets and magnetic dynamics with Nuclear nanoparticles Computation: Bifi 2006 II International Degrees of Freedom Congress, Zaragoza, Spain, 8-11 February 2006
In the last years, aft er the discovery of molecular nanomagnets showing novel quantum eff ects, a Th e study of nuclear reaction dynamics and renewed interest for the study of molecular magne- thermodynamics with nuclear degrees of freedom All papers in this volume were peer-reviewed. tism and multifunctional molecular materials has has progressed dramatically in the past 20 years, Th e BIFI2006 Conference represents an interac- emerged. Th ese materials have triggered an intense from inclusive charge distributions to exclusive tive forum for physicists, chemists, biologists, research activity also in view of their possible isotopically resolved fragment observables and and mathematicians for sharing ideas as well as applicabilities as, for example, as nanosized infor- from schematic phenomenological break-up adressing recent advances in the frontier between mation storage units and as magnetic nanoparti- models to sophisticated quantum many-body physics and biology. Current challenges in molec- cles for bio-medicine. Several fundamental aspects transport theories. A coherent and quantitative ular and cell biology, biomedicine, and biotech- of the microscopic static and dynamic properties understanding of reaction mechanisms and of nology require the interdisciplinary collaborative of these molecular materials have been obtained the underlying nuclear matter equation of state is eff ort of theoretical and experimental researchers by means of spectroscopies using local probes, as emerging from the analysis of experimental data benefi ting from the interplay between the latest nuclei and muons. and from the theoretical modeling of heavy ion computational and experimental developments. In this book an extensive overview on the results reactions. In addition, the accumulated evidence Th ere were three main topics at the conference: obtained during the last decade and on recent for phenomena related to the liquid-gas phase nucleic acids, proteins and peptides, and collective achievements in the study of molecular magnets transition of nuclear matter has triggered inter- behavior of biomolecules. Th is volume includes by means of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Muon disciplinary activities and the transfer of useful papers on: protein folding, nucleic acid structure, Spin Rotation, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and methods. In the near future, the availability of ligand binding, proteomics, network dynamics and Mossbauer techniques is presented. Th e aim is to radioactive beam facilities is expected to provide topology, cell signaling, collective behavior, biomo- introduce the reader to these techniques and to unique opportunities for extending our knowledge lecular modeling, systems biology, and biophysical give a general background on their application to of the dynamic properties and the nuclear phase computational methods. molecular spin systems. diagram towards exotic nuclear systems. Fields of interest Fields of interest Contents Biophysics/Biomedical Physics; Physical Atomic and Molecular Structure and Spectra; Introduction.- Transport Properties.- Decay Chemistry Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy; Magnetism, Properties.- Isospin Properties.- Signals of Phase Magnetic Materials Transition.- Challenges and Perspectives. Target groups Physicists, biologists; biophysicists; biochemists Target groups Fields of interest Libraries, institutes, industry, scientistis Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Measure- Type of publication ment Science, Instrumentation Proceedings Type of publication Professional book Target groups Graduate students and researchers
Type of publication Proceedings
Due November 2006 Due November 2006 Due November 2006 2007. Approx. 215 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings / 2007. Approx. 300 p. Softcover 2007. Approx. 330 p. Also available online. Hardcover High Energy Physics, Volume 851) Hardcover 7 * € 69,50 | sFr 115,00 7 * € 181,85 | sFr 287,50 7 * € 105,50 | sFr 167,00 ISBN_13 7 978-88-470-0531-0 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-46494-5 ISBN_13 7 978-0-7354-0350-5 9
springer.de/buchhandel Springer News 11/12/2006 Physik/Astronomie 115
H. O. Cordes , University of Berkeley, CA, USA L. Corradi, D. Ackermann , E. Fioretto , A. Gadea , G. D‘Urso , University of Naples Federico II, Italy; F. Haas , G. Pollarolo , F. Scarlassara , S. Szilner , M. O. Jochum , University of Castilla-La Mancha, Precisely Predictable Dirac M. Trotta (Eds.) Albacete, Spain; J. Moreno , University of Valencia, Spain (Eds.) Observables Fusion06 Reaction Mechanisms and Nuclear Structure Earth Observation for Th is work presents a “Clean Quantum Th eory of at the Coulomb Barrier, San Servolo, Venice, Vegetation Monitoring and the Electron”, based on Dirac’s equation. “Clean” Italy, 19-23 March 2006 Water Management in the sense of a complete mathematical explana- Naples, Italy, 10-11 November 2005 tion of the well known paradoxes of Dirac’s theory, and a connection to classical theory, including the motion of a magnetic moment (spin) in the given Th is conference focused on the most recent fi eld, all for a charged particle (of spin ½) moving experimental and theoretical advances in the fi eld Th is book contains papers on the state-of-the-art in a given electromagnetic fi eld. of heavy ion reactions at the Coulomb barrier, of the application of satellite observations in the Th is theory is relativistically covariant, and it including specifi c aspects of the interplay between fi elds of irrigation, water management, and vegeta- may be regarded as a mathematically consistent mechanism and nuclear structure explored in tion monitoring. Th e role of remote sensing from quantum-mechanical generalization of the clas- binary reactions. Th e material presented is impor- space and its usefulness in the analysis of impor- sical motion of such a particle, a la Newton and tant for nuclear physicists, accelerator oriented tant processes related to the hydrological cycle are Einstein. Normally, our fi elds are time-indepen- nuclear instrumentation and computing of many- presented with reference to real-world applications dent, but also discussed is the time-dependent body systems. and ready-to-transfer operability. case, where slightly diff erent features prevail. A “Schroedinger particle”, such as a light quantum, Fields of interest Fields of interest experiences a very diff erent (time-dependent) Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Astro- Geophysics/Geodesy; Remote Sensing/Photogram- “Precise Predictablity of Observables”. An attempt physics; Nuclear Chemistry metry; Hydrogeology is made to compare both cases. Target groups Target groups Features Physicists and researchers at nuclear physics Undergraduate and graduate students; researchers 7 Th e author attempts to provide a Clean Observ- laboratories and universities interested in nuclear interested in remote sensing, irrigation extension able Th eory for Dirac’s Equation, free of contradic- physics, instrumentation for nuclear physics, astro- services, as well as environmental, agronomy and tions like “Zitterbewegung” 7 Th e existence of physics, and nuclear chemistry hydrology studies an accurate split between physical states belonging to the electron and to the positron is discussed, as Type of publication Type of publication well as the fact that precisely predictable observ- Proceedings Proceedings ables must preserve this split
Fields of interest Mathematical and Computational Physics; Mathe- matical Methods in Physics; Quantum Computing, Information and Physics
Target groups Th eoretical physicists, specifi cally in Quantum Mechanics; mathematicians, in the fi elds of Analysis, Spectral Th eory of Self-adjoint diff eren- tial operators, and Elementary Th eory of Pseudo- Diff erential Operators
Type of publication Monograph
Due November 2006 Due November 2006 Due November 2006
2007. XX, 268 p. (Fundamental Theories of Physics, 2007. Approx. 530 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings / 2007. Approx. 310 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings / Volume 154) Hardcover High Energy Physics, Volume 853) Hardcover High Energy Physics, Volume 852) Softcover 7 * € 128,35 | sFr 203,00 7 * € 152,42 | sFr 241,00 7 * € 114,54 | sFr 181,00 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5168-5 ISBN_13 7 978-0-7354-0349-9 ISBN_13 7 978-0-7354-0346-8 9
R. de Jong , Space Telescope Science Institute, B. Evans , Warwickshire, UK B. Falkenburg , University of Dortmund, Germany Baltimore, MD, USA Space Shuttle Challenger Particle Metaphysics Island Universes Ten Journeys into the Unknown A Critical Account of Subatomic Reality Structure and Evolution of Disk Galaxies
Th is book, which will complement Ben Evans’ Th e empirical successes of atomic, nuclear, and Th is book contains an up-to-date review of the previous work: Space Shuttle Columbia – Her particle physics have not diminished, and may structure and evolution of disk galaxies from Missions and Crews, is designed to cast minds never fully resolve, the philosophical controversies both the observational and theoretical point of back to a time when the Shuttle was truly the about the inner constitution of matter. Th is book view. Th e book is the proceedings of the “Island future: untarnished by disaster and bolstered by examines these debates by exploring the particle Universes” conference held at the island of apparent success. It was a time when astronauts concept in physics. Are the particles of modern Terschelling, Th e Netherlands in July 2005, which confi dently expected to fl y seven, eight or nine physics “real” or are they virtual entities, their attracted about 130 experts and students in the missions in their careers, when missions would be existence deduced merely by the careless applica- fi eld. Th e conference was organized as a tribute launched twice a month, when virtually anybody tion of abstract theories? Or are the philosophers to Dr. Piet C. van der Kruit for receiving the could travel into space and the fabled fi nal frontier involved in the debate about “scientifi c realism” honorary Jacobus C. Kapteyn Professorship in was drawing inexorably closer as each year passed. dedicating themselves to a problem that has Astronomy. Th e eight topical themes discussed Th e book will tell the stories of Challenger’s long been solved by physicists? Studies of the at the meeting are: 1) Properties of Stellar Disks, missions from the points of view of the astro- experimental basis and theoretical relevance of the 2) Kinematics and Dynamics of Disk Galaxies, 3) nauts, engineers and scientists who fl ew and knew particle concept reveal that these questions are far Bars, Spiral Structure, and Secular Evolution in her and the managers, technicians and ground from easy to answer, because, since the introduc- Disk Galaxies, 4) Th e Outskirts and Environment personnel who designed her and nursed her from tion of quantum theory, physical science no longer of Disk Galaxies, 5) Interstellar Matter, 6) (Evolu- humble beginnings as a structural test article into possesses a single unambiguous particle concept. tion of) Star Formation in Galactic Disks, 7) Disk one of the most capable Shuttles in NASA’s service. All those interested in the “true meaning” of such Galaxies through Cosmic Time, and 8) Formation physical concepts will fi nd this book informative Models of Disk Galaxies. Features and thought provoking. 7 A comprehensive and readable history of the Features remarkable achievements of Space Shuttle Chal- Features 7 Brings together a broad range of aspects of lenger 7 Challenger’s in-depth story, as told by 7 A unique publication that attempts to answer disk galaxies: structure and dynamics, the latest the astronauts, scientists and engineers who fl ew the questions: 7 Are the particles of particle multi-wavelength surveys, low- and high redshift and knew her 7 A comprehensive reference physics real? 7 If so, in what sense? observations, theory and observations source combining technical data, interview, stories and anecdotes 7 First-hand accounts from Chal- Contents From the contents lenger veterans of their experiences and the diff er- Th e Essence of the Realism Debate.- Th e Experi- Part I: Properties of Stellar Disks.- Part II: ences between Challenger and her sister craft mental Extension of Reality.- Observation and Kinematics and Dynamics of Disk Galaxies.- Part Measurement in Particle Physics.- Th e Spatial III: Bars, Spiral Structure, and Secular Evolution Fields of interest Interpretation of Subatomic Structures.- Measure- in Disk Galaxies.- Part IV: Th e Outskirts and Popular Science in Astronomy; ; Astronomy ment and Unity of Micro- and Macrophysics.- Th e Environment of Disk Galaxies.- Part V: Interstellar Metamorphosis of the Particle Concept.- Th e Parts Matter.- Part VI: (Evolution of) Star Formation in Target groups of Matter. Galactic Disks.- Part VII: Disk Galaxies through Space Science and exploration enthusiasts and Cosmic Time.- Part VIII: Formation Models of students and engineers Fields of interest Disk Galaxies.- Part IX Conference Summary. Elementary Particles and Nuclei; Philosophy; Island Universes. Index. Type of publication Quantum Physics Popular science Fields of interest Target groups Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Scientists, philosophers Relativity and Cosmology Type of publication Target groups Monograph Academic, corporate, hospital libraries, scientists, researchers
Type of publication Proceedings
Due December 2006 Due December 2006 Due January 2007
2007. Approx. 600 p. (Astrophysics and Space Science 2007. Approx. 500 p (Springer Praxis Books / Space 2007. Approx. 350 p. (The Frontiers Collection) Proceedings) Hardcover Exploration) Softcover Hardcover 7 * € 149,75 | sFr 237,00 7 approx. * € 32,96 | sFr 56,00 7 * € 53,45 | sFr 88,50 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5572-0 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-46355-1 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-33731-7 9
F. Forget , Dynamic Meteorology Dept, Paris, A. Fradkov , Russian Academy of Sciences, A. Giménez , ESA-ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands; France; F. Costard , University Paris South, France; St. Petersburg, Russia E. Guinan, Villanova University, USA; P. Niarchos , P. Lognonné , Inst de Physique du Globe de Paris, University of Athens, Greece; S. Rucinski , University France Cybernetical Physics of Toronto, Canada (Eds.) Planet Mars From Control of Chaos to Quantum Control Close Binaries in the 21st Story of Another World Century: New Opportunities Th e control of complex systems is one of the and Challenges most important aspects in dealing with systems Mars, like planet Earth, is a complex and vast exhibiting nonlinear behaviour or similar features world with a long history. Th e authors of this book that defy traditional control techniques. Th is An International Conference entitled “Close Bina- give a new insight of Mars by adopting an original specifi c subject is gradually becoming known as ries in the 21st Century: New Opportunities and outline based on history rather than on subtopic cybernetical physics, borrowing methods from Challenges”, was held in Syros island, Greece, from (atmosphere, surface, interior). Th ey focus on both theoretical physics and control engineering. 27 to 30 June, 2005. the past and present evolution of Mars and also Emphasis of the book is on the examination of Th ere are many binary star systems whose compo- incorporate all the recent results from the space fundamental limits on energy transformation by nents are so close together, that they interact in missions of Mars Express, Spirit and Opportunity. means of control procedures in both conservative various ways. Stars in such systems do not pass Th is book goes to the heart of current planetolog- and dissipative systems. A survey of application in through all stages of their evolution indepen- ical research, and illustrates it with many beautiful physics includes the control of synchronisation of dently of each other; in fact their evolutionary images. Th e authors describe the magnifi cent coupled oscillators, pendulum chains, reactions in path is signifi cantly aff ected by their companions. scenery on Mars including Olympus Mons, more physical chemistry and of quantum systems such Processes of interaction include gravitational than 20,000 metres high and the solar system’s as the dissociation of diatomic molecules. eff ects, mutual irradiation, mass exchange, mass biggest volcano. At Mars’ poles, glaciers, formed Th is book has been written having research from loss from the system, phenomena of extended from thousands of fi ne strata, are evidence of past various backgrounds in physics, mathematics atmospheres, semi-transparent atmospheric climatic fl uctuations. Drs Forget and Costard and and engineering in mind and is thu also suitable clouds, variable thickness disks and gas streams. Professor Lognonné introduce a new world and as introduction to graduate students working on Th e zoo of Close Binary Systems includes: Close reveal the workings of the planet Mars. the understanding of a broad range of complex Eclipsing Binaries (Detached, Semi-detached, systems in the natural sciences. Contact), High and Low-Mass X-ray Binaries, Features Cataclysmic Variables, RS CVn systems, Pulsar 7 Details the processes and phenomena that Contents Binaries and Symbiotic Stars. make up the history, geology and climate of planet Introduction. Physics and Cybernetics.- Subject Mars 7 Professional scientifi c specialists of Mars and Methodology of Cybernetical Physics.- Features explain the exploration and possibility of life on Control of Conservative Systems.- Control of 7 Contributions to this conference covered the the planet 7 Incorporates all the recent results Dissipative Systems.- Controlled Synchronization.- latest achievements in the fi eld and refl ected the from Mars Express, Spirit and Opportunity Control of Chaos.- Control of Interconnected state of the art of the dynamically evolbing area 7 Provides a unique selection of pictures, some and Distributed Systems.- Control Algorithms of binary research previously unpublished, and schematic drawings and Evolution of Physical Systems.- Examples.- Conclusions. Fields of interest Fields of interest Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Planetology; Astronomy; Popular Science in Fields of interest Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences Astronomy Complexity; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Systems Th eory, Control Target groups Target groups Academic libraries, scientists, researchers, Popular science, astronomy, planetology, and Target groups graduates space exploration enthusiasts Scientists with a background in Mathematics, Physics or Engineering Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Popular science Type of publication Monograph
Due April 2007 Due November 2006
Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK Due January 2007 Reprinted from Astrophysics and Space Science, Vol.304 Nos.1-4 2007. Approx. 200 p. 300 illus. in color. (Springer 2007. Approx. 250 p. (Understanding Complex Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) Softcover Systems) Hardcover 2007. Approx. 300 p. Hardcover 7 approx. * € 28,84 | sFr 49,50 7 * € 96,25 | sFr 152,50 7 * € 117,65 | sFr 186,00 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-48925-4 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-46275-0 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5026-8 9
R. Greenberg , Tucson, AZ, USA W. Greiner , University of Frankfurt/Main, Germany; H. Haken , University of Stuttgart, Germany S. Schramm , Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Europa IL, USA; E. Stein, Maharishi University of Manage- Brain Dynamics ment, NP Vlodrop, The Netherlands Alien Biosphere on an Ocean Moon Synchronization and Activity Patterns in Quantum Chromodynamics Pulse-Coupled Neural Nets with Delays and Noise Th e story of Europa has broad appeal, not only Preface by: D. Bromley because of its implications for extraterrestrial life, but also because the fabulous images obtained by Galileo spacecraft show spectacular crack patterns, Th e book is a self-contained introduction to Th is book addresses a large variety of models in extensive rift s and ridges, and refrozen pools of perturbative and nonperturbative Quantum chro- mathematical and computational neuroscience. exposed water fi lled with raft s of displaced ice. Th e modynamics (QCD) with worked-out exercises for It is written for the experts as well as for graduate story of Europa is about the rough and tumble of students of theoretical physics. It will be useful as students wishing to enter this fascinating fi eld the very human enterprise of science, as well as the a reference for research scientists as well. Starting of research. Th e author studies the behaviour of fantastic new world that has been discovered. with the hadron spectrum, the reader becomes large neural networks composed of many neurons With its great scientifi c core (an oceanic moon, familiar with the representations of SU(N). Rela- coupled by spike trains. He devotes the main extraterrestrial life), with its amazing images, and tivistic quantum fi eld theory is recapitulated, and part to the synchronization problem. He presents with its inside story of the rough and tumble of a scattering theory is discussed in the framework of neural net models more realistic than the conven- very human enterprise in science, leading to the scalar quantum electrodynamics. Th en the gauge tional ones by taking into account the detailed discovery of a fantastic new world that might well theory of quarks and gluons is introduced. In the dynamics of axons, synapses and dendrites, harbor life, Europa - Alien Biosphere on an Ocean more advanced chapters, perturbative and nonper- allowing rather arbitrary couplings between Moon will attract a broad readership. turbative techniques in state-of-the-art QCD are neurons. He gives a complete stabile analysis that discussed in great detail. goes signifi cantly beyond what has been known Features Th e new third edition had been extensively revised so far. He also derives pulse-averaged equations 7 Th e fi rst ‘popular’ science book to be devoted and enlarged to cover all new aspects in Quantum including those of the Wilson-Cowan and the entirely to Jupiter’s ice moon, Europa 7 Explains chromodynamics. Jirsa-Haken-Nunez types and discusses the forma- to the reader why Europa is widely regarded as the tion of spatio-temporal neuronal activity pattems. most likely place to fi nd accessible extraterrestrial Features An analysis of phase locking via sinusoidal life 7 Tells fi rst hand the human stories of the 7 A completely revised Quantum Chromody- couplings leading to various kinds of movement Galileo mission to Jupiter and its moons namics 7 A modern approach to the theory by coordination is included. 7 Provides a large number of spectacular images W. Greiner and co-authors 7 An outstanding text of Europa’s surface and exercise book like the other well-known books From the contents by Greiner Basic Experimental Facts and Th eoretical Tools: Fields of interest Introduction.- Th e Neuron-Building Block of the Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy; Extra- Contents Brain.- Neuronal Cooperativity: Spikes, Phases, terrestrial Physics, Space Sciences Th e Introduction of Quarks.- Review of Relativ- Noise: How to Describe them Mathematically? istic Field Th eory.- Scattering Reactions and the We Learn a Few Tricks and Some Important Target groups Internal Structure of Baryons.- Gauge Th eories Concepts.- Spiking in Neural Nets.Th e Lighthouse General-public science and science-fi ction readers, and Quantum Chromodynamics.- Perturbative Model. Two Coupled Neurons: Th e Lighthouse biological scientists, senior undergraduates and QCD I: Deep Inelastic Scattering.- Perturbative Model. Many Coupled Neurons: Integrate and Fire post graduate researchers, amateur astronomers QCD II: Th e Drell-Yan Process and the Gribov- Models (IFM).- Many Neurons, General Case, Levin-Ryskin Equation.- Nonperturbative QCD.- Connection with Integrate and Fire Model: Phase Type of publication Phenomenological Models for Nonperturbative Locking, Coordination and Spatio-Temporal Popular science QCD Problems. Patterns: Phase Locking via Sinusoidal Couplings.- Pulse-Averaged Equations.- Conclusion.- Th e Fields of interest Single Neuron. Quantum Physics; Elementary Particles and Nuclei Fields of interest Target groups Biophysics/Biomedical Physics; Complexity; Advanced undergraduates, graduates in Physics Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Target groups Experts, graduate students
Due December 2006 Type of publication Monograph Due November 2006 Original German edition published by Harry Deutsch, Thun, 1984, 1989 Due November 2006 Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK 3rd. rev. and enlarged ed. 2007. XVI, 551 p. 161 illus. 1st ed. 2002. 2nd printing 2007. XII, 245 p. 82 illus. 2007. Approx. 200 p. Hardcover With 66 Worked Examples and Exercises. Softcover (Springer Series in Synergetics) Softcover 7 approx. * € 24,56 | sFr 42,00 7 * € 85,55 | sFr 135,50 7 * € 53,45 | sFr 88,50 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-47936-1 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-48534-6 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-46282-8 9
springer.de/buchhandel Springer News 11/12/2006 Physik/Astronomie 119
A. Hanslmeier , University of Graz, Austria G. Heiken , Freeland, WA, USA; E. Jones, Wodonga, R. K. Hobbie, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, VIC, Australia MN, USA; B. Roth , Oakland University, Rochester, MI, The Sun and Space Weather USA Moon Diaries Refl ections by the Apollo Astronauts on Intermediate Physics for Th is second edition is a great enhancement of Surviving on the Lunar Surface Medicine and Biology literature which will help the reader get deeper into the specifi c topics. Th ere are new sections included such as space weather data sources and examples, Public interest in the fi rst lunar landing tran- Intended for advanced undergraduates and begin- new satellite missions, and latest results. At the end scended political, economic and social borders ning graduate students in biophysics, biological a comprehensive index is given which will allow – the world was briefl y united by the courage of physics, physiology, medical physics, cell biology, the reader to quickly fi nd his topics of interest. the crew, and the wonder of the accomplishment. and biomedical engineering who have had prior Th e Sun and Space weather are two rapidly Prompted by the rivalry of the Cold War, Apollo course in physics and in calculus, this text bridges evolving topics. Th e importance of the Sun for the 11 and the fi ve missions that subsequently landed the gap between introductory physics and its Earth, life on Earth, climate and weather processes on the Moon were arguably the fi nest feats of application to the life sciences. Among the many was recognized long ago by the ancients. Now, for exploration in human history. But these were more topics treated in this wide-ranging book are: forces the fi rst time there is a continuous surveillance of than exercises in ‘fl ags and footprints’, because the in the skeletal system; fl uid fl ow, with examples solar activity at nearly all wavelengths. Th ese data missions involved the crews making geological from the circulatory system; the logistic equation; can be used to improve our understanding of the fi eld trips on a low gravity site while wearing pres- scaling; transport of neutral particles by diff usion complex Sun-Earth interaction. sure suits, carrying life-support systems on their and by solvent drag; membranes and osmosis; Th e fi rst chapters of the book deal with the Sun backs and working against an unforgiving time equipartition of energy in statistical mechanics; as a star and its activity phenomena as well as its line. Th e missions delivered not only samples of the chemical potential and free energy; biological activity cycle in order to understand the complex moonrock, but also hard-learned lessons for how magnetic fi eds; membranes and gated channels physics of the Sun-Earth system. to work on the surface of another planet, and this in membranes; nonlinear phenomena, including experience will be crucial to planning the resump- biological clocks and chaotic behavior; signal Contents tion of the human exploration of the Moon and anaysis; detection of weak signals; radiological 1. Introduction, What is Space Weather? 2. Th e going on to Mars. physics and the use of x-rays in diagnosis and Sun a Typical Star. 3. Th e Solar Atmosphere and therapy; magnetic resonance imaging. Active Regions. 4. MHD and the Solar Dynamo. Features 5. Th e Earth’s Atmosphere and Climate. 6. Space 7 Describes the challenging yet exhilarating Features Weather and Climate. 7. Space Weather and lunar environment facing the Apollo astronauts 7 Th e Fourth Edition is updated to include Radiation Damage. 8. Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, 7 Reveals their courageous, sometimes creative new fi ndings, discussion of stochastic processes Space Weather. 9. Real-Time Space Weather and and occasionally humorous adaptation to the fi eld and expanded coverage of anatomy and biology Forecasts. 10. Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites. conditions on another planet 7 Provides excerpts 7 Th eoretical discussion is related closely to 11. Space Debris. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. from the mission transcripts in which the Apollo experiment 7 Includes numerous problems and astronauts on the lunar surface discuss their prog- exercises 7 Useful as a course text or advanced Fields of interest ress between themselves and with their colleagues self study Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Extra- on Earth terrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Geophysics/ Fields of interest Geodesy Fields of interest Biophysics/Biomedical Physics; Biomedical Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy Engineering Target groups Academic, corporate and hospital libraries; Target groups Target groups scientists; researchers; lecturers. Space exploration enthusiasts, space historians, Undergraduates, medical students, graduate students and engineers in the aviation industry students, physicists, medical physicists bio- Type of publication and space agencies physicists Monograph Type of publication Type of publication Popular science Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook
Due January 2007 Due March 2007 Due February 2007 Originally published as volume 277 in the same Originally published by the American Institute of series Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK Physics, 1997
2nd ed. 2007. Approx. 330 p. (Astrophysics and Space 2007. Approx. 300 p. 24 illus. (Springer Praxis Books / 4th ed. 2007. Approx. 600 p. 670 illus. (Biological and Science Library, Volume 347) Hardcover Space Exploration) Softcover Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover 7 * € 128,35 | sFr 203,00 7 approx. * € 24,72 | sFr 42,00 7 approx. * € 85,55 | sFr 135,50 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5603-1 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-48939-1 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-30942-2 9
120 Physik/Astronomie Springer News 11/12/2006 springer.de/buchhandel
A. Hoekstra , V. Maltsev , G. Videen (Eds.) J. B. Holberg , University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, USA P. A. Hughes , J. N. Bregman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (Eds.) Optics of Biological Particles Sirius Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Brightest Diamond in the Night Sky Relativistic Jets Workshop on Fluorescence and other The Common Physics of AGN, Microquasars, Optical Properties of Biological Particles and Gamma-Ray Bursts, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for Biological Warfare Agent Sensors, Sirius - A Diamond in the Night will tell two 14-17 December 2005 Novosibirsk, Russia, 3-6 October 2005 stories. Th e fi rst and most obvious is why the star known as Sirius has been regarded as an important fi xture of the night sky by many civilizations and cultures since the beginnings of history. A second, Highly collimated fl ows of plasma (jets), with Th is book covers the optics of single biological but related, narrative is the prominent part that speeds comparable to that of light, are a ubiqui- particles, both theory and experiment, with Sirius has played in how we came to achieve our tous feature of our Universe. Th ey are found in emphasis on Elastic Light Scattering and Fluor e s - current scientifi c understanding of the nature old stellar systems (the Galactic microquasars cence. It deals with the optics of bacteria (bio-aero- and fate of the stars. Th ese two topics have a long and gamma-ray bursts) and in active galaxies sols), marine particles (selected phytoplankton intertwined history, and the telling of one story - wherever infalling matter formsa disk of mate- communities) and red and white blood cells. eventually leads back to the other. Presently, new rial within which gravitational energy is released, Moreover, there are dedicated chapters on a observations from space are revealing, in precise and funneled along the system‘s axis. While the general theory for scattering by a cell, and model- terms, how stars like Sirius and the Sun have global dynamics of extragalactic jets is reasonably ling and simulation of scattering by inhomo- evolved and what they will ultimately become, well understood, their composition and internal geneous biological cells. Finally, one chapter is while at the same time answering some of the age- structure, and the role of magnetic fi elds, remain dedicated to astro-biological signatures, discussing old questions about Sirius. obscure. Major questions remain concerning the the possibilities for detecting non-terrestrial physics of the gamma-ray emission itself. biological material. Features Th is proceedings includes the eight invited Th e volume has up-to-date discussions on new 7 Th e fi rst book to integrate the cultural history talks presented at this conference: an overview experimental and numerical techniques, and many of Sirius with modern astrophysics in a way which of extragalactic jets for the microquasar and examples of applications of these techniques in provides a realistic view of how science progresses gamma-ray burst community, microquasars for the real-life systems, as used to detect and characterize over time 7 Explains how studies of the star extragalactic and gamma-ray burst community, e.g. biological warfare agents or human blood cells. Sirius have played a pivotal role in achieving our and gamma-ray bursts for the extragalactic and current understanding of the nature and fate of microquasar community, followed by more tech- Fields of interest stars 7 Demonstrates the importance of Sirius nical material on extragalactic jets, microquasars, Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers; Life to many civilisations and cultures over thousands gamma-ray bursts. Sciences, general; Biophysics/Biomedical Physics of years Fields of interest Target groups Contents Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Researchers and engineers developing detectors Goddess of the Eastern Horizon.- Th e Dog Star.- Astrophysics for single biological particles, researchers and From Myth to Reality.- A Dark Star Prophesied.- A engineers developing (fl ow) cytometry equipment, Dark Star Revealed.- An Odd Pair.- Giants Among Target groups researchers and engineers in the fi eld of elastic the Dwarfs.- A Matter of Degeneracy.- Einstein’s Graduate students and physicists interested light scattering and optical particle characteriza- Well.- Red Sirius.- Modern Mysteries.- A View in Astrophysics, Mathematics, Computational tion from Space.- Past, Present and Future.- Appen- Methods, and laboratory astrophysics dices. Type of publication Type of publication Proceedings Fields of interest Proceedings Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy, Astro- physics and Cosmology
Target groups All interested in popular science
Due November 2006 Type of publication Popular science 2007. XI, 267 p. (NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Volume 238) Hardcover 7 * € 149,75 | sFr 237,00 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5500-3 Due March 2007 ISBN_10 7 1-4020-5500-5 9
E. Inan , Isik University, Istanbul, Turkey; A. Kiris , T. Kogure , University of Kyoto, Yawata, Japan; H. Kunow , University of Kiel, Germany; N. Crooker , Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (Eds.) K. Leung , University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA; J. Linker , SAIC, NE, USA San Diego, CA, USA; R. Schwenn , MPS, Katlen- Vibration Problems burg-Lindau, Germany; R. Von Steiger , ISSI, Bern, ICOVP 2005 The Astrophysics of Emission Switzerland (Eds.) Line Stars Coronal Mass Ejections
Th is volume presents the Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Vibra- Many types of stars show conspicuous emis- tion Problems, held in Istanbul, Turkey, 05-09 sion lines in their optical spectra. Th ese stars are It is well known, that the Sun as central star of our September 2005. As with the earlier conferences broadly referred to as emission line stars. Emission solar system gravitationally controls the orbits of in the ICOVP series, the purpose of ICOVP-2005 line stars are attractive to many people because of planets and minor bodies. Much less known is the was to bring together scientists with diff erent their spectacular phenomena and their amazing domain of plasma fi elds and charged particles, backgrounds, actively working on vibration-related varieties and variability. Th is book off ers general however, in which the Sun with a radius of less problems of engineering both in theoretical and information on emission line stars, starting from a than 0.7 Million km governs the heliosphere out to applied fi elds. Th e main objective did not lie, brief introduction to stellar astrophysics, and then about 15 Billion km, a distance about 20 000 times however, in reporting specifi c results as such, but moving to a broad overview of emission line stars larger in radius or nearly 1013 times bigger in rather in joining/exchanging diff erent languages, including early and late type stars as well as pre- volume. What forces activates the Sun to maintain questions and methods developed in the respec- main sequence stars. Detailed references and index this power? Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and tive disciplines, and to thus stimulate a broad are prepared for further. their descendants are the troops serving the Sun interdisciplinary research. Th e topics, indeed, vary during high solar activity periods. from the eff ect of ground motion on the stochastic Features Th is volume off ers a comprehensive and integrated response of suspension bridges to coupling 7 Off ers general information on all types of emis- overview of our present knowledge and under- eff ects between diff erent vibrations in rotor-blade sion line stars for students and researchers who are standing of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and systems. interested in the active state of stars 7 Emission their descendants, Interplanetary CMEs (ICMEs). All lectures delivered at the Conference are line stars are closely related to variable stars and recorded in their full text. together yield the observational basis for an under- Features standing of the evolutionary processes of stars in 7 Th e Solar and Heliospheric Observatory SOHO Features their active phases has revolutionized our knowledge of the genera- 7 Provides a state-of-the-art overview of the tion, development and eff ects of coronal mass ejec- developments in describing and solving vibration Fields of interest tions (CMEs) and interplanetary CMEs (ICMEs). related problems in physics and engineering Astrophysics; Astronomy Th is book is the fi rst comprehensive and integrated publication covering all aspects of the new state of Fields of interest Target groups knowledge Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics Academic libraries and graduate students of Materials; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Fields of interest Control Type of publication Astronomy; Astrophysics; Extraterrestrial Physics, Monograph Space Sciences Target groups Scientists, researchers and graduate students in Target groups Physics and Engineering Researchers and libraries in Solar Physics, Space Science, and Geophysics Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Monograph
Due February 2007
Reprinted from Space Science Reviews Journal, Due November 2006 Due April 2007 Vol. 123/1-4
2007. XVI, 558 p. (Springer Proceedings in Physics, 2007. Approx. 600 p. (Astrophysics and Space Science 2007. Approx. 530 p. (Space Sciences Series of ISSI, Volume 111) Hardcover Library, Volume 342) Hardcover Volume 21) Hardcover 7 * € 192,55 | sFr 304,50 7 approx. * € 149,75 | sFr 237,00 7 approx. * € 131,02 | sFr 207,00 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-5400-6 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-34500-0 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-45086-5 9
D. P. Landau , S. P. Lewis , H. Schüttler , University of Landolt-Börnstein Landolt-Börnstein Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (Eds.) Numerical Data and Functional Relationships Numerical Data and Functional Relationships Computer Simulation Studies in Science and Technology - New Series in Science and Technology - New Series in Condensed-Matter Physics Editor-in-chief: W. Martienssen Editor-in-chief: W. Martienssen XVIII Group 2 Group 3 Proceedings of the Eighteenth Workshop, Athens, GA, USA Molecules and Radicals Condensed Matter Volume 26 Volume 36 Th is status report features the most recent develop- ments in the fi eld, spanning a wide range of topical Magnetic Properties of Free Ferroelectrics and Related areas in the computer simulation of condensed matter/materials physics. Both established and new Radicals Substances topics are included, ranging from the statistical mechanics of classical magnetic spin models to H. Fischer (Ed.) Y. Shiozaki, E. Nakamura, T. Mitsui (Ed.) electronic structure calculations, quantum simula- tions, and simulations of soft condensed matter. Subvolume A Subvolume C Th e book presents new physical results as well as novel methods of simulation and data analysis. Inorganic Radicals, Organic crystals, liquid Highlights of this volume include various aspects of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, studies Metal Complexes and crystals and polymers of properties of real materials using both clas- Nonconjugated Carbon With contributions by numerous experts sical model simulations and electronic structure Centered Radicals calculations, and the use of computer simulations A complete new edition on ferroelectrics, Landolt- in teaching. Börnstein volume III/36, is required by the H. Fischer (Ed.) growing number of publications and increasing Features amount of valuable data aft er the publication of 7 Status report on the latest developments in Part 2 volume III/16 (1981) and its supplement III/28 simulations in condensed-matter physics With contributions by: W. Kaim, B. Schwederski (1990). As the range of the compiled data is very extensive, volume III/36 is divided into Fields of interest Features three subvolumes titled III/36A Oxides, III/36B Condensed Matter and Material Sciences; 7 Standard reference book with selected and Inorganic substances other than oxides, III/36C Mathematical and Computational Physics easily retrievable data from the fi elds of physics Organic crystals, liquid crystals and polymers. and chemistry collected by acknowledged inter- Subvolume III/36C on organic crystals, liquid crys- Target groups national scientists 7 Also available online in tals and polymers is presented herewith. Th eoretical physicists www.springerLink.com Volume III/36 contains revised, updated and extended information on ferroelectrics, antiferro- Type of publication System requirements electrics and closely related substances. All reliable Proceedings For PC und Mac. For the complete system require- data on both pure compounds and solid solutions ments see: springer.com are critically evaluated and included.
Fields of interest System requirements Atoms, Molecules, Clusters and Plasmas For PC und Mac. For the complete system require- ments see: springer.com Target groups Scientists and researchers in the fi elds of Fields of interest Chemistry and Physics Metallic Materials
Type of publication Target groups Reference work Scientists and researchers in the fi elds of Physics, Chemistry and Geology
Type of publication Reference work
Due November 2006 Due November 2006 Due November 2006 2007. Approx. 285 p. 130 illus. (Springer Proceedings 2007. X, 560 p. 603 illus., 36 tabs. With CD-ROM. in Physics, Volume 105) Hardcover 2007. VIII, 344 p. With CD-ROM. Hardcover Hardcover 7 approx. * € 139,05 | sFr 220,00 7 * € 3627,30 | sFr 5731,50 7 * € 6409,30 | sFr 10127,00 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-32639-7 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-43277-7 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-29179-4 9
springer.de/buchhandel Springer News 11/12/2006 Physik/Astronomie 123
Landolt-Börnstein Landolt-Börnstein L. Lindberg Christensen , ESA/Hubble Space Tele- scope, Munich, Germany Numerical Data and Functional Relationships Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New Series in Science and Technology - New Series The Hands-On Guide for
Editor-in-chief: W. Martienssen Editor-in-chief: W. Martienssen Science Communicators A Step-by-Step Approach to Public Outreach Group 4 Group 8 Physical Chemistry Advanced Materials and Many people know something about communica- Volume 11 Technologies tion – it is aft er all an innate human ability – but Volume 1 a full comprehension of how to do science commu- Ternary Alloy Systems nication eff ectively is not acquired easily. Th is Laser Physics and Applications Guide touches upon all aspects of science commu- MSI Materials Science Intern.Services GmbH nication, revealing a tightly interwoven fabric G. Herziger, R. Poprawe, H. Weber (Ed.) of issues: product types, target groups, written Subvolume B communication, visual communication, validation Subvolume A processes, practices of effi cient workfl ow, distribu- MSIT Materials Science International Team tion, promotion, advertising and much more. New Laser Fundamentals science communicators will fi nd this Guide both helpful and inspirational. Noble Metal Systems. Part 2 Selected Systems from Features Ag-Al-Zn to Rh-Ru-Sc With contributions by numerous experts 7 Th e practical nature of this Guide gives the necessary “shortcuts” to produce outreach prod- Th e present volume in the New Series of Landolt- Th e three volumes VIII/1A, B, C document the ucts of high quality 7 Concepts are explained Börnstein provides critically evaluated data on state of the art of “Laser Physics and Applications”. with simple terms and illustrative examples phase diagrams, crystallographic and thermo- Scientifi c trends and related technological aspects 7 Check lists and short “to-the-point” overviews dynamic data of ternary alloy systems. Reliable are considered by compiling results and conclu- enable rapid progress and quick results 7 No phase diagrams provide materials scientists and sions from phenomenology, observation and similar “hands-on” book exists on the market engineers with basic information important for experiments. Reliable data, physical fundamentals 7 Th e Guide is written by a competent person fundamental research, development and optimiza- and detailed references are presented. with a highly respected track record in the fi eld tion of materials. In the recent decades the laser source matured to Th e oft en confl icting literature data have been an universal tool common to scientifi c research as Contents critically evaluated by Materials Science Interna- well as to industrial use. Today the main technical Preface.- Th e Ideal Communication Offi ce.- Th e tional Team, MSIT®, a team working together since goal is the generation of optical power towards Communication Flow.- Th e Product Chain.- Target many years, and with expertise in a broad range of shorter wavelengths, shorter pulses, higher effi - Groups.- Product Types.- Written Communica- methods, materials and applications. All evaluation ciency and higher power for applications in science tion.- Press Releases.-Production of Brochures.- reports published here have undergone a thorough and industry. Visual Communication.- Technical Set-up.- review process in which the reviewers had access Distribution.- Evaluation and Archiving.- Video to all the original data. System requirements Production.- Crisis Communication.- Guidelines For PC und Mac. For the complete system require- for Scientists.- Th e Press Conference.- Summary System requirements ments see: springer.com and Conclusions.- References, Web Links.- Glos- For PC und Mac. For the complete system require- sary and Index.- Appendices. ments see: springer.com Fields of interest Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics; Fields of interest Fields of interest Quantum Optics, Quantum Electronics, Nonlinear Astronomy; Social Sciences, general Physical Chemistry; Th ermodynamics Optics Target groups Target groups Target groups Professional science communicators, researchers Scientists and engineers involved in materials Engineers, scientists in engineering/physics/ who need to communicate science results to research chemistry/biology/medicine, students diff erent audiences, science managers and policy makers Type of publication Type of publication Reference work Reviews Type of publication Popular science
Due November 2006 Due November 2006 Due January 2007
2007. XVIII, 497 p. 364 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover 2007. XVI, 307 p. 195 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover 2007. Approx. 300 p. 100 illus., 40 in color. Softcover 7 * € 5874,30 | sFr 9281,50 7 * € 3734,30 | sFr 5900,50 7 * € 26,70 | sFr 45,50 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-25772-1 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-28824-4 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-26324-3 9
124 Physik/Astronomie Springer News 11/12/2006 springer.de/buchhandel
E. Manoukian, Suranaree University of Technology, H. Mercado-Uribe , G. García-Torales , E. Castillo- A. A. Minai , University of Cincinnati, Rhodes Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Corona , Universidad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México Cincinnati, OH, USA; Y. Bar-Yam , NECSI, Cambridge, (Eds.) MA, USA (Eds.) Quantum Theory A Wide Spectrum Medical Physics Unifying Themes in Complex Ninth Mexican Symposium on Medical Systems, Vol. IIIA: Overview Physics, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Proceedings of the Third International In addition to traditional topics, this book 18-21 March 2006 Conference on Complex Systems includes: selective measurements, Wigner‘s Th eorem of symmetry transformations, genera- tors of quantum transformations, supersym- Th is symposium constitutes the biennial meeting metry, details on the spectra of Hamiltonians of the Medical Physics Division (DFM) of the In recent years, scientists have applied the prin- and stability of quantum systems, Bose-Fermi Mexican Physics Society (SMF). Th e main topics ciples of complex systems science to increasingly oscillators, coherent states, hyperfi ne structure discussed are advances in MRI, dosimetry, radio- diverse fi elds. Th e results have been nothing of the H-atom for any angular momentum, the therapy, biomagnetism, biophysics, bioimped- short of remarkable: their novel approaches have non-relativistic Lamb shift , anomalous magnetic ance, image processing, thermoluminescence, and provided answers to long-standing questions in moment of the electron, Ramsey oscillatory fi elds instrumentation in medical physics. biology, ecology, physics, engineering, computer methods, measurement, interference and the science, economics, psychology and sociology. role of the environment, the AB eff ect, geometric Fields of interest Th e Th ird International Conference on Complex phases, including non-adiabatic and non-cyclic, Imaging / Radiology; Biophysics/Biomedical Systems attracted over 400 researchers from Schrödinger’s cat and quantum decoherence, Physics around the world. Th e conference aimed to quantum teleportation and cryptography, quantum encourage cross-fertilization between the many dynamics of the Stern-Gerlach eff ect, Green Target groups disciplines represented and to deepen our under- functions, path intergrals, including constrained Researchers, graduate and postgraduate students, standing of the properties common to all complex dynamics, quantum dynamical principle and varia- and technicians interested in Medical Physics systems. tions, systematics of multi-electron atoms, stability of matter, collapse of “bosonic matter” and the role Type of publication Contents of spin, intricacies of scattering. Proceedings Introduction.- Pedagogical Session.- Recep- tion Session.- Emergences.- Description and Features Modeling.- Self-Organization.- Complex Engi- 7 A graduate level, modern textbook covering neered Systems.- Banquet Session.- Pedagogical recent developments in addition to the standard Sessions.- Medical Complexity. topics, and providing background for research as well Fields of interest Complexity; Applications of Mathematics Fields of interest Quantum Physics; Elementary Particles, Quantum Target groups Field Th eory; Mathematical and Computational Researchers Physics Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Instructors and graduate students in Physics, researchers and professional scientists in Th eo- retical Physics
Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook
Due November 2006 Due November 2006 Due November 2006 Jointly published with NECSI 2007. Approx. 270 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings, 2007. XIX, 1011 p. Hardcover Volume 854) Hardcover 2007. Approx. 430 p. Softcover 7 * € 96,25 | sFr 152,50 7 * € 110,42 | sFr 174,50 7 * € 139,05 | sFr 220,00 ISBN_13 7 978-1-4020-4189-1 ISBN_13 7 978-0-7354-0352-9 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-35870-1 9
springer.de/buchhandel Springer News 11/12/2006 Physik/Astronomie 125
A. A. Minai , University of Cincinnati, Rhodes Hall, M. Mobberley K. D. Möller , C. Bélorgeot Cincinnati, OH, USA; Y. Bar-Yam , NECSI, Cambrige, MA, USA (Eds.) L‘astrofi lo moderno Cours d‘optique Unifying Themes in Complex Simulation et exercices résolus avec Maple, Matlab, Mathematica, Mathcad Systems, Vol. IIIB: New In meno di due decenni l’astronomia amatoriale Research ha cambiato volto. Il motivo, naturalmente, è il Proceedings of the Third International progresso tecnologico. Telescopi economici, ma Cet ouvrage s’adresse aux étudiants des niveaux L di alta qualità, montature „go-to“ controllate dal et M de l‘université ainsi qu‘aux ingénieurs dési- Conference on Complex Systems computer, autoguide, camere CCD, videocamere e reux d‘approfondir certains sujets. Il couvre tous (come sempre) computer e Internet sono soltanto les thèmes d‘un cours d‘optique traditionnel, de alcuni degli elementi che hanno rivoluzionato l‘optique géométrique à l‘holographie, en passant In recent years, scientists have applied the prin- l’astronomia del XXI secolo. Non solo hanno reso par les interférences, la diff raction, la cohérence et ciples of complex systems science to increasingly l’astronomia amatoriale più „amichevole“ e diver- l‘utilisation de la transformée de Fourier pour la diverse fi elds. Th e results have been nothing tente, ma hanno anche ampliato enormemente le spectroscopie. short of remarkable: their novel approaches have potenzialità dell’astrofi lo. L‘exposé est développé à partir de modèles mathé- provided answers to long-standing questions in Martin Mobberley dapprima aff ronta le tematiche matiques dérivant de situations typiques et d‘exem- biology, ecology, physics, engineering, computer di base per poi analizzare in modo approfondito ples fondamentaux qui sont présentés sous forme science, economics, psychology and sociology. quali sono gli strumenti disponibili sul mercato. de programmes informatiques prêts à être mis en Th e Th ird International Conference on Complex Da qui prende le mosse per passare in rassegna œuvre. Ces programmes sont aussi disponibles sur Systems attracted over 400 researchers from le rivoluzionarie possibilità che si aprono per le CD accompagnant l’ouvrage, pour chacun des around the world. Th e conference aimed to gli astrofi li, dalla ripresa di immagini, alla environnements de programmation scientifi ques encourage cross-fertilization between the many spettroscopia, alla fotometria, alla sorveglianza suivants: Matlab, Maple, Mathematica et Mathcad. disciplines represented and to deepen our under- degli oggetti Near-Earth – comete e asteroidi che Ainsi, le lecteur pourra modifi er les paramètres des standing of the properties common to all complex possono avvicinarsi pericolosamente alla Terra. exemples proposés pour les adapter à de nouvelles systems. situations. Fields of interest Contents Scienza divulgativa in astronomia; Astronomia Fields of interest Complex Behaviors of Simple Systems.- Th resh- Eléctromagnétisme, Optique et Laser; Spectre olds, Bifurcations and Mental Control: An Applica- Target groups optique; Optique appliquée tion of Nonlinear Dynamics to Psychotherapy.- Astrofi li, studenti, appassionati di astronomia Study of Pattern Formation by Peafowlusing Target groups LEM Multiagent Simulator.- Th e Contribution of Type of publication Étudiants de 1er et 2e cycle universitaire, ingé- Complexity Th eory to the Study of Socio-Technical Libro di interesse generale nieurs Cooperative Systems.- Complexity Th eory of Art: Reccent Investigations.- Complexity, Emergence Type of publication and Pathophysiology: Using Nonadaptive Infl am- Manuel 1er cycle matory Response.- Self-Organization of Population Structure in Biological Systems.
Fields of interest Complexity; Applications of Mathematics
Target groups Researchers
Type of publication Proceedings
Due November 2006 Pubblicazione prevista per il mese di Jointly published with NECSI novembre 2006 A paraître novembre 2006
2007. Approx. 360 p. Softcover 2007. Ca. 240 pp. (Le Stelle) Brossura 2007. Env. 250 p. Avec CD-ROM. Broché 7 * € 139,05 | sFr 220,00 7 * € 26,70 | sFr 45,50 7 * € 50,66 | sFr 84,00 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-35864-0 ISBN_13 7 978-88-470-0543-3 ISBN_13 7 978-2-287-25199-3 9
126 Physik/Astronomie Springer News 11/12/2006 springer.de/buchhandel
G. Montagna, University of Pavia, Italy; O. Nicrosini , P. Moore G. Privett , Herefordshire, UK V. Vercesi , INFN, University of Pavia, Italy (Eds.) Un anno intero sotto il cielo Creating and Enhancing IFAE 2006 Guida a 366 notti d’osservazioni Digital Astro Images XVIII Incontri di Fisica delle Alte Energie - 18th Italian Meeting on High Energy Physics - Pavia, Italy, 19-21 April 2006 Ci sono 365 notti in un anno (366 se bisestile) e Th e book will, in jargon-free blow-by-blow terms, per l’astrofi lo non ce ne sono mai due uguali. Il describe how to create the best astronomical cielo ogni notte propone un suo show che ha per images you can with the digital camera equipment protagonisti migliaia di oggetti come stelle, costel- at your disposal. It will explain the steps we go Th e proposed book should collect the Proceedings lazioni, pianeti, nebulose, da riconoscere uno ad through to extract results from the raw-and-dirty of the Workshop ÒIncontri di Fisica delle Alte uno, da ammirare e studiare. original imagery, and then transform them into Energie (IFAE) 2006, Pavia, 19-21 Aprile 2006. Th e Sir Patrick Moore – celeberrimo conduttore tele- high quality pictures that you could hang on your workshop is the fi ft h edition of a series of work- visivo inglese, astrofi lo e divulgatore noto in tutto wall. shops on fundamental research in particle physics, il mondo – ha scritto questo libro per suggerire Th e advent of CCDs, and more recently inexpen- as carried on at the most important international all’amante del cielo quali oggetti di particolare sive webcams, has led to a much greater propor- laboratories, and possible fallouts in medical and interesse possono essere osservati in ciascuna tion of amateur astronomers becoming involved in technological applications. Researches in this fi eld diversa notte dell’anno. Vengono proposte mappe digital imaging. Th e low price of the new Meade aim at identifying the most elementary constitu- stellari di facile interpretazione, mentre il testo Deep Sky Imager - $299 (2005) – suggests that ents of matter, and understanding the nature of the tratta di fi sica, delle stelle e della loro storia, di within a few years a simple digital camera will fundamental forces of nature. sistemi binari, galassie, della Luna e dei pianeti: become a standard accessory for any telescope. Th e workshop has been organized by Istituto di tutto ciò che la volta celeste off re all’astrofi lo Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Pavia Unit, and curioso. Features Dipartimento di Fisica Nucleare e Teorica, Univer- 7 Written by one of the world’s professional sity of Pavia. Cosa hanno detto della prima edizione: experts in image processing 7 Explanations that It has been organized into plenary sessions, in 7 …ben scritto e pieno di entusiasmo. 7 New clarify the jargon (with box-outs where necessary) which the most recent developments in particle Scientist 7 Non-mathematical approach 7 Illustrated physics have been addressed by senior distin- 7 Patrick Moore si è ripetuto. Che libro eccellente è examples of an image processing session 7 Illus- guished scientist, and parallel sessions, in which questo 7 Astronomy and Space trated examples (in colour and monochrome) junior scientists discuss themes such as Standard 7 State-of-the-art techniques with various soft - Model Physics, New Physics, Flavour Physics, Fields of interest ware packages Neutrinos and Cosmic Rays, and Detectors. Scienza divulgativa in astronomia; Astronomia Fields of interest Fields of interest Target groups Popular Science in Astronomy; Astronomy Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Th eory; Astrofi li, studenti e tutti gli appassionati di astro- Astrophysics; Physics beyond the Standard Model nomia Target groups Amateur, practical astronomers Target groups Type of publication Libraries, institutes, scientists Libro di interesse generale Type of publication Popular science Type of publication Proceedings
Pubblicazione prevista per il mese di Due April 2007 Due November 2006 novembre 2006 2007. Approx. 244 p. 88 illus., 39 in color. (Patrick 2007. Approx. 400 p. Softcover 2007. Ca. 385 pp. (Le Stelle) Brossura Moore‘s Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover 7 * € 80,20 | sFr 127,00 7 * € 27,73 | sFr 47,50 7 approx. * € 26,70 | sFr 45,50 ISBN_13 7 978-88-470-0529-7 ISBN_13 7 978-88-470-0541-9 ISBN_13 7 978-1-84628-580-6 9
P. Redondi , P. Tucci , G. Vegni , Milano, Italy; G. Sironi , A. Rigamonti, P. Carretta , University of Pavia, Italy F. Sabath , Federal Armed Forces Scientifi c Institute Gallarate, Italy (Eds.) for Protection Technologies and NBC-Protection (Ed.) Structure of Matter The Scientifi c Legacy of Beppo An Introductory Course with Problems Ultra-Wideband Short-Pulse Occhialini Electromagnetics 7
In most Universities there is presently a fi rst period Th e Year 2007 marks the centenary of the birth of of three or four years, common to all the students Ultrawideband (UWB), short-pulse (SP) electro- Guiseppe “Beppo” Occhialini, one of the pioneers and devoted to elementary aspects, followed by magnetics are now being used for an increasingly of cosmic ray and space physics in Europe, and in a more advanced program in rather specialized wide variety of applications, including collision Italy in particular. Occhialini, beyond being known fi elds. Th e diffi cult task is to provide a common avoidance radar, concealed object detection, and as a skilled administrator and strong advocate of and formative introduction in the fi rst period still communications. Notable progress in UWB and SP European Space Sciences, is co-discoverer of the suitable as a basis for building up more advanced technologies has been achieved by investigations of pion in 1948. Th e present volume collects reviews, courses and to bridge the large area between their theoretical bases and improvements in solid- essays and personal reminiscences on Occhialini’s elementary physics and the topics pertaining to state manufacturing, computers, and digitizers. scientifi c life and work. Th rough these recollec- research activities. Th e present attempt towards a UWB radar systems are also being used for mine tions the reader will also gain a vivid impression readable book, essentially is based on a mixture clearing, oil pipeline inspections, archeology, of the pioneering days of elementary particle of simplifi ed institutional theory with solved geology, and electronic eff ects testing. physics when new detection methods problems. Th e hope, in this way, is to provide Ultrawideband Short-Pulse Electromagnetics 7 emerged, like the triggered cloud chamber and physical insights, basic culture and motivation, presents selected contributions of the UWB-SP7 nuclear emulsions - two techniques perfected by without deteriorating the possibility of fruitful Conference, including electromagnetic theory, Occhialini - which made progress on comic ray more advanced subsequent learning. Th e choice scattering, UWB antennas, UWB systems, ground physics possible in the fi rst place. has been to limit the attention to key concepts and penetrating radar (GPR), UWB communications, to the most typical aspects of atoms, molecules pulsed-power generation, time-domain computa- Contents and solids, looking at the basic “structural” aspects tional electromagnetics, UWB compatibility, target Foreword.- Short Biography.- Th e Occhialini- while avoiding to deal in detail with the properties detection and discrimination, propagation through Dilworth Archive.- Part I: Scientifi c Life.- Part II: that originate from them. dispersive media, and wavelet and multi-resolution Today‘s Scientifi c Perspectives.- Part III: Personal techniques. Reminiscences.- Appendices. Fields of interest Atoms, Molecules, Clusters and Plasmas; Features Fields of interest Condensed Matter and Material Sciences; Solid 7 Focuses on advanced technologies for the Elementary Particles and Nuclei; History of State Physics and Spectroscopy generation, radiation and detection of ultra-wide- Physics; Measurement Science, Instrumentation band short pulse signals 7 Reports on develop- Target groups ments in supporting mathematical and numerical Target groups Undergraduate students, graduate students, methods and describes current and potential Libraries and everyone interested in the history of libraries future applications of the technology 7 Written astroparticle and cosmic ray physics by leading researchers and experts in the fi eld of Type of publication ultra-wideband short pulse electromagnetics Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Monograph Contents Electromagnetic Th eory and Modelling.- Time- Domain Computational Techniques.- Antennas.- Pulsed-Power.- UWB Interaction.- UWB and Transient Metrology.- Radar Systems.- Detection, Target Identifi cation and Signal Processing.- UWB Communication.- Broadband Systems and Components.
Field of interest Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers
Target groups Researchers, scientists
Type of publication Collected works Due November 2006 Due March 2007 Jointly published with the Italian Physical Society Due April 2007 2007. Approx. 500 p. 150 illus. (UNITEXT / Collana di 2007. Approx. 300 p. Hardcover Fisica e Astronomia) Softcover 2007. Approx. 888 p. 722 illus. Hardcover 7 * € 74,85 | sFr 123,50 7 * € 37,40 | sFr 64,00 7 * € 266,43 | sFr 376,50 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-37353-7 ISBN_13 7 978-88-470-0559-4 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-37728-5 9
128 Physik/Astronomie Springer News 11/12/2006 springer.de/buchhandel
F. Sadjadi , Lockheed Martin Corporation, Saint M. Saraniti , Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, N. Solomos , Hellenic Naval Academy, Piraeus, Greece Anthony, MN, USA; B. Javidi , University of Connect- IL, USA; U. Ravaioli , Beckman Institute for Advanced (Ed.) icut, Storrs, CT,USA (Eds.) Science and Technology, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds.) Recent Advances in Physics of Automatic Target Nonequilibrium Carrier Astronomy and Astrophysics Recognition Dynamics in Semiconductors 7th International Conference of the Hellenic Proceedings of the 14th International Astronomical Society, Lixourion, Kefallinia Conference, July 25-29, 2005, Chicago, USA Island, Greece, 8-11 September 2005 Th e Physics of Automatic Target Recognition is part of a series focusing on Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. Th is book will address the fundamental physical “Nonequilibrium Carrier Dynamics in Semicon- Th is volume is a collection of review papers and bases of sensing, and information extraction in the ductors” is a well-established, specialist conference, recent observational and theoretical results in state-of-the art automatic target recognition fi eld. held every 2 years, covering a range of topics of astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include: We will explore both passive and active multi- current interest to R&D in semiconductor physics/ Sun, planets, interplanetary medium, our galaxy, spectral sensing, polarimetric diversity, complex materials, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, stars, clusters, interstellar medium, extragalactic signature exploitation, sensor and processing quantum information processing. Papers accepted astrophysics, dynamical astronomy, relativity, adaptation, transformation of electromagnetic and for publication are selected and peer-reviewed by cosmology, instrumentation, history, and educa- acoustic waves in their interactions with targets, members of the Program Committee during the tion. background clutter, transmission media, and conference to ensure both rapid and high-quality sensing elements. Th e general inverse scattering, processing. Fields of interest and advanced signal processing techniques and Th e proceedings of this series of conferences Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Astro- scientifi c evaluation methodologies being used constitute a comprehensive source of reference of physics; Relativity and Cosmology in this multi disciplinary fi eld will be part of the acknowledged state of the art in the fi eld. this exposition. Th e issues of modeling of target Target groups signatures in various spectral modalities, LADAR, Fields of interest Researchers, graduate, and undergraduate students IR, SAR, high resolution radar, acoustic, seismic, Condensed Matter and Material Sciences; Applied in Astronomy and Astrophysics visible, hyperspectral, in diverse geometric aspects Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Materials will be addressed. Science Type of publication Proceedings Features Target groups 7 First book on Automatic Target Recognition Libraries; researchers 7 Addresses target classifi cation from small mine like objects to large tactical vehicles Type of publication 7 Addresses the roles of sensors as well as physics Proceedings based attributes, classifi cation methods and perfor- mance evaluation in ATR 7 Unique combination of theoretical and experimental/application points of view
Fields of interest Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Acoustics; Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers
Target groups Students, industry professionals and researchers interested in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Science and Applied Mathematics
Type of publication Monograph
Due March 2007 Available Due November 2006 2007. Approx. 250 p. (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications, Volume 3) 2006. 500 p. (Springer Proceedings in Physics, 2007. Approx. 990 p. (AIP Conference Proceedings / Hardcover Volume 110) Hardcover Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 848) Hardcover 7 * € 181,85 | sFr 287,50 7 * € 213,95 | sFr 338,50 7 * € 267,77 | sFr 423,50 ISBN_13 7 978-0-387-36742-2 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-36587-7 ISBN_13 7 978-0-7354-0343-7 9
Y. Takano , S. P. Hershfi eld, S. O. Hill , P. J. Hirschfeld , P. Wissmann , Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, K. Yamanouchi , S. L. Chin , P. Agostini , G. Ferrante University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Erlangen, Germany; H. Finzel , Hochschule (Eds.) A. M. Goldman , University of Minnesota, MN, USA Niederrhein, Krefeld, Germany (Eds.) Progress in Ultrafast Intense Electrical Resistivity of Thin Low Temperature Physics Laser Science Metal Films Volume I 24th International Conference on Low Temperature Physics; LT24 Orlando, Florida, 10-17 August 2005 Th e physical behaviour of thin fi lms oft en remark- ably deviates from that of the corresponding bulk Th is is the fi rst of a series of books on Ultrafast material. Th e intent of this book is to report on Intense Laser Science, a newly emerging inter- All papers in this volume were peer-reviewed. Th is the electrical, optical, and structural properties of disciplinary research fi eld, spanning atomic and book represents recent cutting-edge developments silver and gold fi lms in dependence on substrate molecular physics, molecular science, and optical in low temperature physics, reported at one of the material, annealing treatment, and gas adsorption. science. Its progress is being stimulated by the largest international conferences in physics. Th e A main point is the calculation of the scattering recent development of ultrafast laser technolo- subjects covered are superconductivity, magne- cross section of the conduction electrons, which gies. Highlights of this volume include intense tism, quantum gases, quantum liquids and solids, should provide an estimation of the infl uence of VUV laser-cluster interaction, resonance and electronic properties of solids, low-temperature residual gases during the fi lm production as well chaos-assisted tunneling, and the eff ects of the experimental techniques, cryogenics, and applica- as the reliability for technical applications such carrier-envelope phase on high-order harmonic tions. Th is proceedings volume comprises 770 as conducting connections in microelectronics; generation. All chapters are authored by foremost peer-reviewed papers and serves as a valuable tool specially tailored optical elements or supported experts in their fi elds and the presentation is at for researchers and graduate students who wish to catalysts are emphasized. All these results are a level accessible to newcomers and graduate have a broad overview of the current developments substantiated by extended experimental data, as students, each chapter beginning with an introduc- in these fi elds. well as numerous illustrations and tables. tory overview.
Fields of interest Features Features Superconductivity, Superfl uidity, Quantum 7 Comprehensive overview 7 Reports latest advances in a “hot” research area Fluids; Measurement Science, Instrumentation; 7 International team of experts Condensed Matter and Material Sciences Contents Introduction.- Scattering Hypothesis.- Th e Eff ect Fields of interest Target groups of Annealing on the Electrical Resistivity of Th in Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics; Optical Researchers and graduate students interested in Silver Films.- Th e Eff ect of Annealing on the Spectroscopy, Ultrafast Optics; Applied Optics, Superconductivity, Magnetism, Quantum Liquids Electrical Resistivity of Th in Gold Films.- Th e Optoelectronics, Optical Devices and Solids, Quantum Gases, Electronic Properties Interaction of Oxygen and Ethylene with Silver and of Solids, Low Temperature Experimental Tech- Gold Films.- Other Adsorbates on Silver and Gold Target groups niques, and Cryogenics Films.- Further Selected Adsorption Systems.- Scientists Conclusions and Outlook. Type of publication Type of publication Proceedings Fields of interest Monograph Condensed Matter and Material Sciences
Target groups Scientists working in this fi eld
Type of publication Monograph
Due November 2006
2007. CD-ROM. (AIP Conference Proceedings / Mate- rials Physics and Applications, Volume 850) 7 ** € 147,38 | sFr 233,00 ISBN_13 7 978-0-7354-0348-2 ISBN_10 7 0-7354-0348-1 Due December 2006 9
K. Yamanouchi, S. L. Chin, P. Agostini, G. Ferrante (Eds.) Progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science Volume II
Th is book series addresses a newly emerging inter- disciplinary research fi eld, Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, spanning atomic and molecular physics, molecular science, and optical science. Its progress is being stimulated by the recent development of ultrafast laser technologies. Highlights of this second volume include Coulomb explosion and fragmentation of molecules, control of chemical dynamics, high-order harmonic generation, propa- gation and fi lamentation, and laser plasma interac- tion. All chapters are authored by foremost experts in their fi elds and texts are written at a level acces- sible to newcomers and graduate students, each chapter beginning with an introductory overview.
Features 7 Reports latest advances in a “hot” research area 7 International team of experts
Fields of interest Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics; Optical Spectroscopy, Ultrafast Optics; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices
Target groups Scientists, advanced students
Type of publication Monograph
Due January 2007
2007. Approx. 320 p. 170 illus. Hardcover 7 * € 128,35 | sFr 203,00 ISBN_13 7 978-3-540-38153-2 9