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E. Bertino, S. A. Matei, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA (Eds)

Roles, Trust, and Reputation in Social Media Knowledge MarketsTheory and Methods

Contents Part I.- Chapter 1 - A Research Agenda for the Study of Entropic Social Structural Evolu-tion, Functional Roles, Adhocratic Leadership Styles, and Credibility in Online Organizations and Knowledge Markets.- Chapter 2 - Building Trusted Social Media Communities: Organiza-tions, Motivation, Reputation.- Part II.- Chapter 3 - Semantic and Social Spaces: Identifying Keyword Similarity with Relations.- Chapter 4 – Emergent Social Roles in Wikipedia’s Breaking New Col-laborations.- Chapter 5 - Words and Networks: How Reliable are Network Data Constructed from Text Data?.- Chapter 6 - Predicting Low-Quality Wikipedia Articles Using User’s Judgments.- Part III.- Chapter 7 - From Invisible Algorithms to Interactive Affordances: Data after the Ideology of Machine Learning.- Part IV.- Chapter 8 - Iron Law of Oligarchy: Computational Institutions, Orga-nization Fidelity, and Distributed Social Control.- Chapter 9 - Cultural Differences in Social Media: Trust and Authority.- Chapter 10 - Convincing Evidence.- Part V.- Chapter 11 - The Trajectory of Current and Future Knowledge Market Research: Insights from the First KredibleNet Workshop.

Fields of interestComplex Networks; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Complex Systems

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due July 2014

2014. X, 160 p. 16 illus., 14 in color. (Computational Social Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-319-05466-7

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M. Bonitz, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Institut fuer Theoretische Physik und, Kiel, Germany; J. Lopez, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA; K. Becker, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY, USA; H. Thomsen, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Kiel, Germany (Eds)

Complex PlasmasScientific Challenges and Technological Opportunities

Features 7 Includes state-of-the-art material not covered in standard plasma physics texts 7 Provides a graduate-level introduction to research into complex plasmas 7 Focuses on technological applications of plasmas

Contents Phase Transitions in Dusty Plasmas.- Introduction to Streaming Complex Plasmas A: Attraction of Like-Charged Particles.- Introduction to Stream-ing Complex Plasmas B: Theoretical Description of Wake Effects.- Quantum Hydrodynamics.- In-troduction to Configuration Path Integral Monte Carlo.- Calorimetric Probes for Energy Flux Measurements in Process Plasmas.- Fundamental and Applied Studies of Molecular Plasmas Using Infrared Absorption Techniques.- Surface Elec-trons at Plasma Walls.- Characterization of Local Structures in Plasma Deposited Semiconductors by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy.- Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Cluster Growth and Diffusion in Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites.- Microcavity and Microchannel Plasmas: General Characteristics and Emerging Applications.- Plas-ma Electrochemistry: A Novel Chemical Process for the Synthesis and Assembly of Nanomateri-als.- Progress in Large-Scale Ozone Generation Using Microplasmas.- Dental Applications of Atmospheric-Pressure Non-Thermal Plasmas.

Fields of interestPlasma Physics; Numerical and Computational Physics; Nanoscale Science and Technology



Due April 2014

2014. XII, 523 p. 240 illus., 127 in color. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 82) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05436-0

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L. Cveticanin, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia

Strongly Nonlinear OscillatorsAnalytical Solutions

This book provides the presentation of the motion of pure nonlinear oscillatory systems and various solution procedures which give the approximate solutions of the strong nonlinear oscillator equa-tions. The book presents the original author’s method for the analytical solution procedure of the pure nonlinear oscillator system. After an introduction, the physical explanation of the pure nonlinearity and of the pure nonlinear oscillator is given. The analytical solution for free and forced vibrations of the one-degree-of-freedom strong nonlinear system with constant and time variable parameter is considered. Special attention is given to the one and two mass oscillatory systems with two-degrees-of-freedom. The criteria for the deterministic chaos in ideal and non-ideal pure nonlinear oscillators are derived analytically. The method for suppressing chaos is developed.

Features 7 Provides the unique analytical solving proce-dure for any strong nonlinear oscillator 7 In-cludes many examples for practical applica-tions 7 Discusses chaos in ideal and nonlinear pure nonlinear oscillators 7 Supports learning with end-of-chapter exercises and a solution manual

Contents Introduction.- Nonlinear Oscillators.- Pure Nonlinear Oscillator.- Free Vibrations.- Oscil-lators with Time-Variable Parameters.- Forced Vibrations.- Two-Degree-Of-Freedom Oscillator.- Chaos in Oscillators.

Fields of interestNonlinear Dynamics; Appl.Mathematics/Compu-tational Methods of Engineering; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due June 2014

2016. 230 p. 85 illus., 10 in color. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-3-319-05271-7

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N. English, Fintry by Glasgow, UK

Grab ‘n’ Go AstronomyLike everyone else, most amateur astronomers live busy lives. After a long day or work or looking after young children, the last thing you want as an observer is to have to lug out a large telescope and spend an hour getting it ready before it can be used. Maybe you are going on vacation somewhere in the countryside where there are sure to be dark skies, but you don’t necessarily want astronomy to dominate the trip. Or suppose you are not quite committed to owning a large telescope, but curi-ous enough to see what a smaller, portable setup can accomplish. These are times when a small “grab ’n’ go” telescope, or even a pair of binoculars, is the ideal instrument. And this book can guide you in choosing and best utilizing that equipment. What makes a telescope fall into the “grab ’n’ go” category? That’s easy – speed of setting up, ease of use, and above all, portability.

Features 7 Written for any amateur astronomer who wants to "grab and go" with a small portable telescope 7 Includes plenty of activities for both urban and rural observers 7 Provides descriptive and realistic observing information 7 Contains tips on the must useful accessories for observing

Contents Part I: Grab ‘n’ Go Equipment.- Grab ‘n’ Go Refractors.- Grab ‘n’ Go Dobsonians.- Grab ‘n’ Go Catadioptrics.- The Binocular Universe.- Grab ‘n’ Go Mounts.- Ancillary Equipment for Small Tele-scopes.- Part II: Grab ‘n’ Go Observing.- Sol In-victus.- Lunar and Planetary Observing.- Double Star Observing.- Observing Open and Globular Clusters.- Realm of the Nebulae.- Variable Star Observing.- Observing Galaxies.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy

Target groupsPopular/general


Due May 2014

2014. 275 p. 142 illus., 108 in color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 $39.99ISBN 978-1-4939-0825-7

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W. H. Finlay, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Concise Catalog of Deep-Sky ObjectsAstrophysical Information for 550 Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae

This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the tele-scope eyepiece. The past decades have seen an un-precedented increase in professional astronomers’ understanding of astronomical objects. However, generally this information is contained in journal publications that most amateur astronomers either do not have access to or would find difficult to read. In this book, basic data on each object (e.g.

Features 7 Serves as a succinct collection of fascinat-ing facts about the most-viewed astronomy targets 7 Contains more amateur astronomy objects than competitive books and provides more interesting scientific information about a larger variety of objects 7 Revised second edition now contains amateur images of all the Messier objects. Also added are 50 objects from the southern sky such as NGC 104, Dec. -72 degrees, Omega Centauri, Dec. -47 degrees, NGC 2477, Dec. -39 degrees, NGC 7582, 7590 and 7599, Dec. -42 degrees, and NGC 4755, Dec. -60 degrees

Contents Introduction.- The Messier Objects.- NGC Ob-jects.- Index Catalogue Objects.- Index.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy; Astronomy, Astrophys-ics and Cosmology



Due May 2014

2nd ed. 2014. 350 p. 120 illus. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 $39.99ISBN 978-3-319-03169-9

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E. Gardi, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; N. Glover, University of Durham, Durham, UK; A. Robson, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK (Eds)

LHC PhenomenologyThis book covers a very broad spectrum of experi-mental and theoretical activity in particle physics, from the searches for the Higgs boson and physics beyond the Standard Model, to detailed studies of Quantum Chromodynamics, the B-physics sectors and the properties of hadronic matter at high energy density as realised in heavy-ion collisions. Starting with a basic introduction to the Standard Model and its most likely extensions, the opening section of the book presents an overview of the theoretical and phenomenological framework of hadron collisions and current theoretical models of frontier physics.

Features 7 Develops young particle physicists by provid-ing basic tools to extract the maximum benefit from LHC experiments 7 Contains an intro-duction to the theoretical and phenomenologi-cal framework of hadron collisions and current theoretical models of frontier physics 7 Provides an overview of the main detector components, initial calibration procedures and physics samples and early LHC results

Contents Higgs/Electroweak in the SM and the MSSM.- In-troduction to Flavour Physics.- Beyond the Stan-dard Model Phenomenology and the Electroweak Symmetry Breaking.- Probing the Standard Model at Hadron Colliders.- Higgs Boson Searches.- Fla-vour Physics in the LHC Era.- Searches for New Physics at the Large Hadron Collider.- Monte Carlo Event Generators.- Statistics for Searches at the LHC.

Fields of interestParticle and Nuclear Physics; Theoretical, Math-ematical and Computational Physics; Measure-ment Science and Instrumentation

Target groupsGraduate


Due September 2014

2014. XIX, 345 p. 146 illus., 121 in color. (Scottish Graduate Series) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05361-5

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Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen

Physical ChemistrySubvolume A

T. Kaneko, Tohoku University Institute for Materials Research (IMR), Sendai, Japan; T. Kanomata, Tohoku Gakuin University, Tagajo, Japan Y. Kawazoe, Institute for Materials Research Center for Computational Materials Scien, Sendai, Japan; Y. Uwatoko, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; T. Kaneko, Tohoku University Institute for Materials Research (IMR), Sendai, Japan (Eds)

Magnetic Properties under PressureHigh Pressure Materials Properties

The subject of this Landolt-Börnstein volume is to present data on the magnetic properties of materials under pressure. Data for magnetic single metals, disordered and ordered alloys and com-pounds containing 3d elements as magnetic atoms are presented.

Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and easily retrievable data from the fields of phys-ics and chemistry collected by acknowledged international scientists 7 Also available online in SpringerMaterials.com

Fields of interestMagnetism, Magnetic Materials; Metallic Materi-als; Materials Science, general


Discount groupShort Discount

Due August 2014

2014. Approx. 375 p. / Physical Chemistry, Subvolume A) Hardcover7 $4389.00ISBN 978-3-642-41833-4

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R. Lipperheide, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Berlin, Germany; U. Wille, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin und Energie, Berlin, Germany

The Thermoballistic Transport ModelA Novel Approach to Charge Carrier Transport in Semiconductors

The book presents a comprehensive survey of the thermoballistic approach to charge carrier transport in semiconductors. This semi-classical approach, which the authors have developed over the past decade, bridges the gap between the opposing drift-diffusion and ballistic models of carrier transport. While incorporating basic features of the latter two models, the physical concept underlying the thermoballistic approach constitutes a novel, unifying scheme. It is based on the introduction of “ballistic configurations” arising from a random partitioning of the length of a semiconducting sample into ballistic transport intervals.

Features 7 Presents the thermoballistic approach as a novel and original way of calculations 7 Treats specific examples of current research in semicon-ductor physics and spintronics 7 Develops the formalism systematically, step-by-step, to make it easily comprehensible

Contents Introduction.- Drift-Diffusion and Ballistic Trans-port.- Prototype Thermoballistic Model.- Ther-moballistic Approach: Concept.- Thermoballistic Approach: Implementation.- Examples.- Summary and Outlook.

Fields of interestSemiconductors; Solid State Physics; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due June 2014

2014. 160 p. 7 illus. (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, Volume 259) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05923-5

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B. Moore, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

Elephants in SpaceThe Past, Present and Future of Life and the Universe

This book is about the history and future of life and the universe, written at a level that any educated lay-person can understand and enjoy. It describes our place in time and space, how we got here and where we are going. It will take you on a journey from the beginning of time to the end of the universe to uncover our origins and reveal our destiny. It will explain how mankind acquired this knowledge starting from the beginning of civilization when the ancient Greeks first began to ask questions about the nature of the world around them. Ben Moore takes us on a path of discovery that connects astrophysics with subjects as varied as biology, neuroscience and evolution; from the origin of atoms to how stars shine and die, from ants and elephants to space travel and extra-terrestrial life. But as our universe grows older and its stars fade away and stop shining, can life continue for eternity or is all life destined for complete extinction?

Features 7 Moore presents surprising and fascinating answers to the big questions of physics, biology, neuroscience 7 Written in easily accessible lan-guage the book amazes the reader on every single page 7 Written by a popstar of astrophysics

Contents A brief history of human knowledge and discov-ery.- What we know and how we know it.- The big bang.- The origin of stars, planets and galaxies.- One day.- The brain.- Life in our universe.- To-morrow.- The future of our visible universe.- What we do not know.- The final chapter.- Glossary.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy



Due July 2014

Original German edition published by Kein & Aber, Zürich, 2012

2014. 245 p. 12 illus. (Astronomers’ Universe) Softcover7 approx. $49.99ISBN 978-3-319-05671-5

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J. D. Nightingale, New Paltz, NY, USA; C. Spencer, Hereford, UK

A Kitchen Course in Electricity and MagnetismElectricity is all around us: cars, telephones, computers, lights -- the modern world runs entirely on electrons. But what are electrons? How do they behave? How do we control them? This book will show you how to build a battery, detect static electricity and construct a basic current meter, all using common items from your kitchen. Along the way you’ll learn about the meaning of “voltage” and “current”, what makes an LED work and the difference between AC and DC. The last chapter uses transistors -- the basic building blocks of every computer -- for lots of interesting experiments. With plenty of colorful illustrations, historical stories and an easy, accessible style, “A Kitchen Course in Electricity and Magnetism” will be a great start for budding and amateur scientists who want to learn more about how the world works.

Features 7 Learn the basics of electricity and magnetism using common kitchen objects 7 Easy experi-ments you can perform at home 7 Includes an introduction to electronics using cheap compo-nents you can buy from any radio shop

Contents Part 1 Home Electrostatics.- Background.- Kitchen experiments with static electricity.- Part 2 Cur-rent & Voltage.- Water analogy.- Galvani’s frogs’ legs.- Part 3 Magnetism.- Lodestones.- Further view of magnetism.- Part 4 Transistors.- Re-visit the diode.- The pn junction.- Experiment – diode graph.

Fields of interestElectronic Circuits and Devices; Popular Science, general; Optics and Electrodynamics



Due June 2014

2014. X, 180 p. 162 illus., 48 in color. Softcover7 approx. $29.99ISBN 978-3-319-05304-2

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M. Prim, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany

Polarization and CP Violation MeasurementsAngular Analysis of B -> ϕK* Decays and Search for CP Violation at the Belle Experiment

This thesis describes the thorough analysis of the rare B meson decay into ϕ K* on data taken by the Belle Collaboration at the B-meson-factory KEKB over 10 years. This reaction is very interesting, be-cause it in principle allows the observation of CP-violation effects. In the Standard Model however, no CP violation in this reaction is expected. An observation of CP asymmetries thus immediately implies new physics.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germa-ny 7 Presents a nine-dimensional maximum likelihood fit with multivariate dependen-cies 7 Fully explained four-body final state am-plitude analysis 7 Includes methods to speed-up numeric integrations in amplitude analysis

Contents Introduction.- Theoretical Principles.- The Belle Experiment.- Analysis Methods and Tools.- Re-construction and Selection.- Maximum Likeli-hood Fit Model.- Measurement of B -> ϕK* Decays.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics



Due April 2014

2014. XII, 120 p. 62 illus., 30 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-05755-2

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R. K. Pujala, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Dispersion Stability, Microstructure and Phase Transition of Anisotropic NanodiscsThis thesis explores the dispersion stability, microstructure and phase transitions involved in the nanoclay system. It describes the recently dis-covered formation of colloidal gels via two routes: the first is through phase separation and second is by equilibrium gelation and includes the first re-ported experimental observation of a system with high aspect ratio nanodiscs. The phase behavior of anisotropic nanodiscs of different aspect ratio in their individual and mixed states in aqueous and hydrophobic media is investigated. Distinct phase separation, equilibrium fluid and equilibrium gel phases are observed in nanoclay dispersions with extensive aging. The work then explores solution behavior, gelation kinetics, aging dynamics and temperature-induced ordering in the individual and mixed states of these discotic colloids. Aniso-tropic ordering dynamics induced by a water-air interface, waiting time and temperature in these dispersions were studied in great detail along with aggregation behavior of nanoplatelets in hydro-phobic environment of alcohol solutions.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, In-dia 7 A comprehensive exploration of the physi-cal phenomena in nano clay systems 7 Looks at the equilibrium gels, isotropic-anisotropic transition, aging phenomenon 7 First study of the behavior of mixed nano clay dispersions

Fields of interestSoft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Mi-crofluidics; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Physical Chemistry



Due September 2014

2014. 198 p. 92 illus., 26 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-04554-2

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L. Salasnich, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy

Quantum Physics of Light and MatterA Modern Introduction to Photons, Atoms and Many-Body Systems

The book gives an introduction to the field quantization (second quantization) of light and matter with applications to atomic physics. The first chapter briefly reviews the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics and the basic notions of quantum information theory and quan-tum statistical mechanics. The second chapter is devoted to the second quantization of the electro-magnetic field, while the third chapter shows the consequences of the light field quantization in the description of electromagnetic transitions.

Features 7 Provides a concise introduction to the quantum field theory of light and non relativistic matter 7 Gives detailed discussion of many-body techniques for electrons and ultra cold atoms 7 Includes solved problems at the end of each chapter

Contents The Origins of Modern Physics.- Second Quanti-zation of Light Electromagnetic Transitions.- The Spin of the Electron.- Energy Splitting and Shift due to External Fields.- Many-Body Systems.- Sec-ond Quantization of Matter.- Appendix A Dirac Delta Function.- Appendix B Fourier Transform.- Appendix C Laplace Transform.- Bibliography. [...]

Fields of interestQuantum Physics; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Quantum Gases and Condensates

Target groupsGraduate


Due May 2014

2014. VIII, 178 p. 6 illus. (UNITEXT for Physics) Softcover7 $69.99ISBN 978-3-319-05178-9

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S. Salvatore, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

Optical Metamaterials by Block Copolymer Self-AssemblyMetamaterials are artificially designed materials engineered to acquire their properties by their specific structure rather than their composition. They are considered a major scientific break-through and have attracted enormous attention over the past decade. The major challenge in obtaining an optical metamaterial active at visible frequencies is the fabrication of complex continu-ous metallic structures with nano metric features. This thesis presents the fabrication and charac-terization of optical metamaterials made by block copolymer self assembly. This approach allows fab-rication of an intriguing and complex continuous 3D architecture called a gyroid, which is replicated into active plasmonic materials such as gold.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Cambridge, UK 7 Includes de-tailed descriptions of the fabrication process 7 A cross disciplinary work that combines polymer science, nanotechnology, plasmonics and materi-als engineering 7 A fascinating meta material structure is described from the fabrication process to real practical applications

Contents Introduction.- Background.- Gyroid Metamaterial Fabrication.- Gyroid Metamaterial Characteriza-tion.- Tuning Methods.- Hollow Gyroid.- Flexible and Stretchable Gyroid Metamaterials.- Metama-terial Sensors.

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Optical and Electronic Materials; Polymer Sciences



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Y. Sato, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

Space-Time Foliation in Quantum GravityIn this thesis, the author considers quantum gravity to investigate the mysterious origin of our universe and its mechanisms. He and his col-laborators have greatly improved the analyticity of two models: Causal Dynamical Triangulations (CDT) and n-DBI gravity, with the space-time foliation which is one common factor shared by two these separate two models. In the first part, the analytic method of coupling matters to CDT in 2-dimensional toy models is proposed to uncover the underlying mechanisms of the universe and to remove ambiguities remaining in CDT. As a result, the wave function of the 2-dimensional universe where matters are coupled is derived. The behavior of the wave function reveals that the Hausdorff dimension can be changed when the matter is non-unitary. In the second part, the n-DBI gravity model is considered.

Features 7 Provides pedagogical review of two models: Causal Dynamical Triangulations, with aid the of plenty illustrations, and n-DBI gravity 7 Con-tains many examples of and supplements to the analytic method for computing the wave function of the Universe in 2-dimensional CDT 7 Nomi-nated as an outstanding Ph.D thesis by Nagoya University's Physics Department in 2013

Contents Introduction.- Causal Dynamical Triangulations.- n-DBI Gravity.- Appendices.

Fields of interestClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Math-ematical Physics



Due September 2014

2014. 106 p. 15 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54946-8

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P. Sigmund, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M., Denmark

Particle Penetration and Radiation Effects Volume 2Penetration of Atomic and Molecular Ions

This book represents volume 2 of a 3-volume monograph on Particle Penetration and Radiation Effects. While volume 1 addressed the basic theory of scattering and stopping of swift point charges, i.e., protons, antiprotons and alpha particles, the present volume focuses on ions heavier than helium as well as molecules and clusters over an energy range from a few keV/u to a few hundred MeV/u.

Features 7 Presents the theory of stopping and scatter-ing of fast charged ions 7 Explains straggling of particles in detail 7 Contains a large number of appendices with background material in order to introduce researchers in materials science, electri-cal engineering, medicine to the topic

Contents Part I Charge States of Swift Ions.- Charge Equilib-rium.- Charge Exchange: Atomistics.- Charge Ex-change: Statistics and Energetics.- Part II Energy Loss of Swift Ions.- Stopping.- Straggling.- Part III Scattering.- Interatomic Potentials, Scattering and Nuclear Stopping.- Multiple Scattering.- Part IV Slow Ions.- Stopping of Slow Ions.- Range and Energy Deposition.- Part V Penetration of Aggregates.- Penetration of Molecules and Clusters.- Part VI Penetration Through Crystals.- Channeling and Blocking of Energetic Particles in Crystals. [...]

Fields of interestParticle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Phys-ics; Solid State Physics; Medical and Radiation Physics



Due June 2014

2014. XXVIII, 637 p. 250 illus., 100 in color. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, Volume 179) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-319-05563-3

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A. Vulpiani, Università di Roma Sapienza, Roma, Italy; F. Cecconi, M. Cencini, A. Puglisi, D. Vergni, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Roma, Italy (Eds)

Large Deviations in PhysicsThe Legacy of the Law of Large Numbers

This book reviews the basic ideas of the Law of Large Numbers with its consequences to the de-terministic world and the issue of ergodicity. Ap-plications of Large Deviations and their outcomes to Physics are surveyed. The book covers topics encompassing ergodicity and its breaking and the modern applications of Large deviations to equi-librium and non-equilibrium statistical physics, disordered and chaotic systems, and turbulence.

Features 7 Gives a unifying view of large devia-tions 7 Presents modern aspects of equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical physics, disordered and chaotic systems and turbulence 7 Covers both theory and applications 7 Discusses nu-merical aspects in detail

Contents Ergodicity – A Basic Concept.- Large Deviations in Statistical Mechanics: Rigorous and Non-Rig-orous.- Large Deviation Techniques for Long-Range Interactions.- Fluctuation-Dissipation and Fluctuation Relations: From Equilibrium to Nonequilibrium Phenomena and Back.- Stochastic Fluctuations in Deterministic Systems.- Large De-viation and Disordered Systems.- Large Deviations in Turbulence.- Ergodicity Breaking Challenges Monte Carlo Methods.- Anomalous Diffusion: Deterministic and Stochastic Perspectives.- The Use of Fluctuation Relations for the Analysis of Free-Energy Landscapes.

Fields of interestTheoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Mechanics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due May 2014

2014. 311 p. 50 illus., 20 in color. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 885) Hardcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-642-54250-3

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N. Xiang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; G. M. Sessler, Darmstadt University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany (Eds)

Acoustics, Information, and CommunicationMemorial Volume in Honor of Manfred R. Schroeder

Contents Preface.- Part I: Scientific Chapters.- Chapter 1: Spatial Audio and Room Acoustics.- Chapter 2: The Early History of Ray Tracing in Acoustics.- Chapter 3: Advanced Room-Acoustics Decay Analysis.- Chapter 4: Estimating the cross-over time within room impulse responses.- Chapter 5: Are impulse responses Gaussian noises?.- Chap-ter 6: Recent applications of number-theoretic sequences in audio and acoustics.- Chapter 7: Where mathematics and hearing science meet: Low peak factor signals and their role in hearing research.- Chapter 8: Neurally-based acoustic and visual design.- Chapter 9: Manfred R. Schroed-er: A personal memoir, Optimizing the reflection phase grating.- Chapter 10: Manfred R. Schroeder: Challenge the present and there is a better way.- Chapter 11: Transducer Research at Bell Labo-ratories under Manfred Schroeder.- Chapter 12: Manfred Schroeder and Acoustical Impedance.- Chapter 13: Research on Underwater Acoustics in Göttingen.- Part II: The Memoirs of Manfred R. Schroeder.- Chapter 14: Right Turns.- Chapter 15: School Years.- Chapter 16: July 1943.- Chapter 17: Radar.- Chapter 18: Lucky Breaks.- Chapter 19: The University of Göttingen.- Chapter 20: Bell Laboratories.- Chapter 21: The KGB.- Chapter 22: Professor of Physics.- Chapter 23: The German Language.- Chapter 24: Retirement and Beyond.- Chapter 25: The Year 2006.- Appendix: Bibliogra-phy of Manfred R. Schroeder’s Publications. [...]

Fields of interestAcoustics; Engineering Acoustics; Information and Communication, Circuits



Due August 2014

2014. X, 510 p. 234 illus., 104 in color. (Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 approx. $229.00ISBN 978-3-319-05659-3

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S. Zhang, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China

Electric-Field Control of Magnetization and Electronic Transport in Ferromagnetic/Ferroelectric HeterostructuresThis book mainly focuses on the investiga-tion of the electric-field control of mag-netism and spin-dependent transporta-tion based on a Co40Fe40B20(CoFeB)/Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)0.7Ti0.3O3(PMN-PT) multifer-roic heterostructure. Methods of characterization and analysis of the multiferroic properties with in situ electric fields are induced to detect the direct magnetoelectric (ME) coupling.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding thesis by Tsing-hua University 7 Introduces multiferroic materi-als and methods in order to briefly characterize multiferroic properties 7 Describes the achieve-ment of switchable and nonvolatile electric-field control of magnetization in Co40Fe40B20/Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)0.7 Ti0.3O3(001) structures at room temperature 7 Puts forward a new mecha-nism for the electric field control of nonvolatile magnetization in strain-mediated multiferroic heterostructures

Contents Introduction.- Experimental Methods.- Electric-field control of Magnetism in CoFeB/PMN-PT(001) Structure.- Electric-Field Control of Magnetism and Magnetoresistance in CoFeB/PMN-PT(011) Structure.- Summary and Outlook.

Fields of interestMagnetism, Magnetic Materials; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Electronic Circuits and Devices



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Roles, Trust, and Reputation Strongly Nonlinear ......objects than competitive books and provides more interesting scientific information about a larger variety of objects 7 Revised