Physics springer.com/NEWSonline F. Aharonian, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, M. Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University V. Astapenko, Moscow Institute of Physics and Ireland; L. Bergström, Stockholm University, Park, PA, USA Technology, Russia Sweden; C. Dermer, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA The Craft of Scientific Interaction of Ultrashort R. Walter, M. Türler, University of Geneva, Presentations Electromagnetic Pulses with Switzerland (Eds) Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors Matter Astrophysics at Very High to Avoid The book is devoted to the theory describing Energies The Craft of Scientific Presentations, 2nd edition the interaction of ultra-short electromagnetic Saas-Fee Advanced Course 40. Swiss Society aims to strengthen you as a presenter of science pulses (USP) with matter, including both classical for Astrophysics and Astronomy and engineering. The book does so by identify- and quantum cases. This theme is a hot topic in ing what makes excellent presenters such as Brian modern physics because of the great achievements With the success of Cherenkov Astronomy and Cox, Jane Goodall, Richard Feynman, and Jill in generating USP. Special attention is given to the more recently with the launch of NASA’s Fermi Bolte Taylor so strong. In addition, the book ex- peculiarities of UPS-matter interaction. One of the mission, very-high-energy astrophysics has plains what causes so many scientific presentations important items of this book is the derivation and undergone a revolution in the last several years. to flounder. One of the most valuable contribu- applications of a new formula which describes the This book provides three comprehensive and tions of this text is that it teaches the assertion- total photo-process probability under the action up-to-date reviews of the recent advances in evidence approach to scientific presentations. of USP in the framework of perturbation theory. and prospects of gamma-ray astrophysics and of Strong field-matter interaction is also considered multi-messenger astronomy. Felix Aharonian and Features with the use of the Bloch formalism in a two-level Charles Dermer address our current knowledge 7 Introduces the assertion-evidence slide approximation for UPS with variable character- on the sources of GeV and TeV photons, gleaned structure that has been proven to effectively com- istics. from the precise measurements made by the new municate the work of highly regarded engineers instrumentation. and scientists 7 Provides a new chapter detailing Contents a fresh approach to communicating with the Oscillator in an Electromagnetic field.- Interac- Features public, with best practices from distinguished tion of Ultrashort Electromagnetic Pulses with 7 Presents three complementary lectures on speakers 7 Goes beyond the topic of handling a Substance: Description in the Framework of very-high-energy astrophysics given by worldwide nervousness to explore the more valuable topic of Perturbation Theory.- Two-Level System in the leaders in the field 7 Reviews the recent advanc- how to achieve confidence Field of Ultrashort Electromagnetic Pulses. es in and prospects of gamma-ray astrophysics and of multi-messenger astronomy 7 Prepares Contents Fields of interest readers for using space and ground-based gamma- Introduction.- Speech: The Words You Say.- Struc- Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser ray observatories, as well as neutrino and other ture: The Strategy You Choose.- Visual Aids: Your Matter Interaction; Laser Technology, Photonics; multi-messenger detectors Supporting Cast.- Delivery: You, the Room, and Optics and Electrodynamics the Audience.- Conclusion: Aim High. 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