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ForthcomingDue November 2010

2011. 1000 p. 80 illus., 25 in color. (Advances in Neurobiology, Volume 1) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7103-67 approx. € 209,00 | £186.507 approx. * € (D) 223,63 | € (A) 229,90 | sFr 321,00

Bookstore locationBiomedicine

Fields of InterestNeurosciences

Target GroupResearch

Type of PublicationHandbook

Neurochemical Mechanisms in Disease

J. P. Blass, Weil Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY (Ed.)

Features7 Addresses the neurochemistry of disease through a combination of

diseases and disease sources7 Includes chapters on both human diseases and animal “model”

diseases7 Written by experts in the field

This newest volume of Advances in Neurobiology deals with the Neurochemistry of disease, with chapters covering both human diseases and animal “model” diseases.

ContentMechanisms versus Diagnoses.- Molecular Mechanisms of Neuronal Death.- Animal Mod-els of Neurodegenerative Diseases.- Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiencies.- Brain Edema in Neurological Disease.- Pathology of Monoamine Transporters.- Glutamate and Glutamine in Brain Disorders.- The X-linked Mental Retardation.- Cognitive Deficits in Neurodegenerative Disorders.- NFkappaB in Brain Diseases.- Trinucleotide-Expansion Diseases.- Neuroinflamma-tion.- Neurochemistry of Autism.- RNA Pathologies in Neurological Disorders.- Pain.- Biology of Demyelinating Diseases.- Brain Protein Oxidation and Modification for Good or Bad in Alzheimer’s Disease.- Oxidative Stress and Alzheimer Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities.- Tau and Tauopathies.- Zinc, Zinc Transport and Sequestration Proteins in the Brain in the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease.- The Genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease.- Nicotine Receptors in Brain Diseases.- Lysosomal Storage Disorders.- Genetic signaling in glioblastoma multiforme: a current overview.

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Genomics, Proteomics, and the Nervous System

J. Clelland, Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg, NY, USA (Ed.)

This newest volume of Advances in Neurobiology discusses the utilization of genomic and proteomic technologies, to address facets of neurobiology including development and epi-genetic regulation, functions in learning and memory, and changes associated with neuro-logical and psychiatric disorders.

ContentDevelopment.- The Genomics of Turner Syndrome and Sex-biased Neuropsychiatric Disor-ders.- Mental Retardation and Human Chromosome 21 Gene Overdosage: From Functional Genomics and Molecular Mechanisms towards Prevention and Treatment of the Neuro-pathogenesis of Down Syndrome.- Epigenetic programming of stress responses and trans-generational inheritance through natural variations in maternal care.- Prenatal Viral Infection in Mouse: an Animal Model of Schizophrenia.- Proteomic actions of growth hormone in the nervous system.- - Learning and Memory.- Gene expression and signal transduction cascades mediating estrogen effects on memory.- Diagnostic genome profiling in mental retardation.- Genomic Imprinting and Sexual Experience-Dependent Learning in the Mouse.- Proteomic Analysis of the Postsynaptic Density.- - Behavior.- Functional Genomic Dissection of Speech and Language Disorders.- Studying Human Circadian Behavior Using Peripheral Cells.- Ge-nome-wide expression profiles of amygdala and hippocampus in mice after fear condition-ing.- - Psychiatric Disorders.- Genetic Studies of Schizophrenia.- Proteomics of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex in Schizophrenia.- Proteome Effects Of Antidepressant Medications.- - Neu-rological Disorders.- MicroRNAs in Neurodegenerative Disorders.- Specific and surrogate cerebrospinal fluid markers in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.- Genome-Wide Expression Studies In Autism-Spectrum Disorders: Moving From Neurodevelopment To Neuroimmunology.- Protein expression profile of Alzheimer’s disease mouse model generated by Difference Gel Electrophoresis (DIGE) approach.- Proteomic Analysis of CNS Injury and Recovery.- Maldi Imaging Of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissues: Application To Model Animals Of Parkinson Disease For Biomarker Hunting.- Comparative Proteomic Analysis as a method to investigate Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain.

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Cytoskeleton of the Nervous System

R. A. Nixon, A. Yuan, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, New York, NY, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Describes cytoskeleton in axonal development and pathology,

microtubules and associated proteins, neurofilaments and interac-ting proteins, actin and its binding proteins, and glial fibrillary acidic protein

7 Focuses on functional significance of neuronal cytoskeleton in axonal transport

7 Encourages further development of unifying principles, stimulates new conceptual and technical approaches toward a better understan-ding of cytoskeleton functions in health and disease

This monograph begins with a general description of the cytoskeleton in axonal develop-ment and pathology and then moves to more detailed descriptions of particular compo-nents, including microtubules and associated proteins, neurofilaments and interacting proteins, actin and its binding proteins, and glial fibrillary acidic protein. The later chapters focus on the functional significance of the neuronal cytoskeleton in axonal transport and its regulation in health and disease states. The Cytoskeleton of the Nervous System will encour-age further development of unifying principles and stimulate new conceptual and technical approaches toward a better understanding of cytoskeleton functions in health and disease.

ContentCentral Axonal Development and Pathology in Early Life.- Microtubules in the nervous system.- Tau phosphorylation.- Tau Pathology.- Tauopathy and brain aging.- Microtubule-associated protein 4.- Structure of Neural Intermediate Filaments.- Alpha-internexin: the Fourth Subunit of Neurofilaments in the Mature CNS.- Peripherin Pathology.- Neurofila-ment cross-bridge: a structure associated specifically with the neurofilament among the intermediate filament family.- Neurofilament Transport.- Knockout models of neurofilament proteins.- Neurofilaments and Radial Growth: Deconstruction of a hypothesis through the construction of gene targeted mice.- Deregulation of Cytoskeletal Protein Phosphoryla-tion and Neurodegeneration.- Neurofilaments in Aged Animals.- Neurofilament changes in Multiple Sclerosis.- Intermediate filament interactions in neurons.- Tropomyosins in Neuronal Morphogenesis and Development.- The Driving Machinery for Growth Cone Navigation.- Gli-al Fibrillary Acidic Protein: The intermediate filament protein of astrocytes.- Axonal Transport Mechanisms in Cytoskeleton Formation and Regulation.- Axonal transport and motor neuron disease.- In vivo imaging of axonal transport in aging and Alzheimer's disease.- Regulation of Cytoskeletal Composition in Neurons: Transcriptional and Post-transcriptional Control in Development, Regeneration, and Disease.- Crosstalks between myelinating cells and the axonal cytoskeleton.- Topographic regulation of neuronal intermediate filament proteins by phosphorylation: In health and disease.- Cytoskeleton, axonal transport, and the mecha-nisms of axonal neuropathy.- Effects of Insulin on Tau and Neurofilament.- Ethanol effects on the cytoskeleton of nerve tissue cells

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ForthcomingDue September 2010

2nd Edition. 2010. 850 p. (Food Science Text Series) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-6487-87 € 59,95 | £53.997 * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 92,00

Bookstore locationChemistry

Fields of InterestFood Science; Neurosciences

Target GroupUpper undergraduate

Type of PublicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

2nd EditionSensory Evaluation of FoodPrinciples and Practices

H. T. Lawless, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; H. Heymann, University of California

Features7 The first volume of this book, which has not been updated since 1998,

still remains a classroom and research favorite7 Sensory evaluation is a required class for any Food Science undergra-

duate major, and this has served for nearly a decade as one of the only texts

7 Comprehensive in scholarship and represents divergent philosophies in the field in a balanced manner

This volume covers all the basic techniques of sensory testing, from simple discrimination tests to home use placements for consumers. It provides fundamental theories, psychologi-cal and statistical, that form the basis and rationale for sensory test design. Statistics used in sensory evaluation are also demonstrated both as stand-alone material presented in appendices and as integrated applications in the context of appropriate sensory methods. Chapters are constructed so that beginning students who want only the practical aspects of conducting sensory test will see clear instruction on how test should be conducted. Advanced students and practitioners will enjoy the more detailed sections on rationale and related issues.

ContentPreface.- Appendix I - Basic Statistical Concepts for Sensory Evaluation.- Appendix A.- Non-parametric and Binomial-based Statistical Methods.- Statistical Appendix III- Analysis of Variance.- Appendix IV- Correlation, Regression and Measures of association.- Appendix V - Statistical Power and Test Sensitivity.- Chapter 1.- Physiological and Psychological Founda-tions of Sensory Function.- Principles of Good Practice.- Discrimination Testing.- Similarity, Equivalence Testing and Discrimination Theory.- Measurement of Sensory Thresholds.- Scal-ing.- Time-intensity Methods.- Context Effects and Biases in Sensory Judgment.- Descriptive Judgment.- Texture Evalution.- Color and Appearance.- Preference Testing.- Acceptance Testing.- Consumer Field Tests and Questionnaire Design.- Qualitative Consumer Research Methods.- Quality Control and Shelf-life (Stability) Testing.- Data relationships and multivari-ate applications.- Strategic Research.- Tables A-Q.




7 Only available as a set4th ed. 2010. 4514 p. (In 6 volumes, not available seperately) HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-0210-37 € 1900,00 | £1710.007 * € (D) 2033,00 | € (A) 2090,00 | sFr 2724,00


Fields of InterestInorganic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Materials Science, general


Type of PublicationReference work

4th EditionThe Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide ElementsVolumes 1-6

L. Morss, Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA; N. M. Edelstein, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA; J. Fuger, University of Liège, Belgium (Eds.)Honorary editor: J. J. Katz, Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA

Features7 Comprehensive 4th edition 6-volume bookset7 A contemporary and definitive compilation of chemical properties of

all of the actinide elements7 Features technologically important elements uranium and plutonium,

as well as the transactinide elements

The fourth edition of "The Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide Elements" comprises all chapters in volumes 1 through 5 of the third edition (published in 2006) plus a new vol-ume 6. To remain consistent with the plan of the first edition, “ … to provide a comprehen-sive and uniform treatment of the chemistry of the actinide [and transactinide] elements for both the nuclear technologist and the inorganic and physical chemist,” and to be consistent with the maturity of the field, the fourth edition is organized in three parts.

Content1. Introduction.- 2. Actinium.- 3. Thorium.- 4. Protactinium.- 5. Uranium.- 6. Neptunium.- 13. Fermium, Mendelevium, Nobelium, and Lawrencium.- 14. Transactinide Elements and Future Elements.- 15. Summary and Comparison of Properties of the Actinide and Transac-tinide Elements.- 16. Spectra and Electronic Structures of Free Actinide Atoms and Ions.- 17. Theoretical Studies of the Electronic Structure of Compounds of the Actinide Elements.- 18. Optical Spectra and Electronic Structure.- 19. Thermodynamic Properties of Actinides and Actinide Compounds.- 20. Magnetic Properties.- 21. 5f-Electron Phenomena in the Metal-lic State.- 22. Actinide Structural Chemistry.- 23. Actinides in Solution: Complexation and Kinetics.- 24. Actinide Separation Science and Technology.- 25. Organoactinide Chemistry: Synthesis and Characterization.- 26. Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalytic Processes Promoted by Organoactinides.- 27. Identification and Speciation of Actinides in the En-vironment.- 28. X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy of the Actinides.- 29. Handling, Storage, and Disposition of Plutonium and Uranium.- 30. Trace Analysis of Actinides in Geological, Environmental, and Biological Matrices.- 31. Actinides in Animals and Man.- 32. Actinides in the Geosphere.- 33. Subsurface Interactions of Actinide Species with Microorganisms.- 34. Nuclear Fuels.- 35. Actinide Waste Forms and Radiation Effects.- 36. Analytical Chemistry of Plutonium.- 37. Actinide Chalcogenide Compounds.- 38. Molecular Spectroscopy and Reac-tions of Actinides in the Gas Phase and Cryogenic Matrices.- 39. Hydrothermal Synthesis and Crystal Structures of Actinide Compounds.



ForthcomingDue October 2010

2010. 700 p. 450 illus., 50 in color. (Nanostructure Science and Technology) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-48441-97 approx. € 189,95 | £173.007 approx. * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 298,00


Fields of InterestCatalysis; Environmental Physics; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection

Target GroupGraduate


Environmentally Benign PhotocatalystsApplications of Titanium Oxide-based Materials

M. Anpo, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan; P. V. Kamat, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Of interest and significance not only in the academic community but

also for the commercial and industrial sector7 Very few competitors, with those already existing including old

editions7 Explains innovative techniques and also discusses future prospects7 Anpo is one of the world's leading photochemists

Titanium oxide-based catalysts are especially promising as one of the most stable, non toxic, easily available photofunctional materials known today. Previously, the successful development of second-generation titanium oxide photocatalysts using an advanced metal ion-implantation technique led to reactions that could be induced not only with UV but also visible light. Since then, not only has efficiency been improved but new materials and synthesis methods have also been developed. This book will cover the various approaches in the design of efficient titanium oxide-based photocatalysts by such methods as sol-gel, precipitation, dip-coating, metal implantation and sputtering deposition. It will cover the most recent advances in TiO2 research and their potential applications as well as detailed and fundamental characterization studies on the active sites and mechanisms behind the reactions at the molecular level. The book should serve not only as a text for research into photochemistry and photocatalysis but also to inspire more applications into environmen-tally-harmonious technologies.

From the Contents Part I.- 1Introduction.- Part II Synthesis and Characterization Studies of Highly Active Titani-um Oxide-based Photocatalysts.- 2Chemical Methods for the Preparation of Multifunctional Photocatalysts.- 3 Second Generation Visible-Light-Active Photocatalysts: Preparation, Opti-cal Properties and Consequences of Dopants on the Band Gap Energy of TiO2.- 4 Preparation of Titanium Oxide-based Powders and Thin Films of High Photocatalytic Activities using Solvothermal Methods.- 5Preparation of Highly Transparent TiO2-based Thin Film Photocata-lysts by an Ion Engineering Method -Ionized Cluster Beam (ICB) Deposition.- 6 UV Raman Spectroscopic Studies on Titania: Phase Transformation and Significance of Surface Phase in Photocatalysis.- 7 Photoluminescence Spectroscopic Studies on the TiO2 Photocatalyst.- 8 Surface Chemistry of TiO2 Photocatalysis and LIF Detection of OH Radicals.- 9 Local Struc-tures, Excited States, and Photocatalytic Reactivities of “Single-site” Ti-oxide Photocatalysts Constructed within Zeolites or Mesoporous Materials.- Part III Development of Visible Light-responsive Titanium Oxide Photocatalysts.- 10 Visible-Light-Responsive Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysts.- 11 Development and Sensitization of N- or S-doped TiO2 Photocatalysts.- 12 Visible Light-responsive Titanium Oxide Photocatalysts: Preparations based on Chemical Methods.- 13 Development of Well-defined Visible Light-responsive TiO2 Thin Film Photo-catalysts by applying a RF-Magnetron Sputtering Deposition Method.- Part IV Photocatalytic Reactions for Environmentally-Harmonious Applications.- 14 Photo-assisted Mineralization of the Agrochemical Pesticides Oxamyl and Methomyl and the Herbicides Diphenamid and Asulam.- 15 Purification of Toxic Compounds in Water and Treatment of Polymeric Materials.- 16 Development of Highly Active Titanium Oxide Photocatalysts Anchored on Silica Sheets and their Applications for Air Purification Systems.




2010. 430 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-5343-67 € 69,95 | £62.997 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50


Fields of InterestAnalytical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra



Principles and Applications of ESR Spectroscopy

A. Lund, Linköping University, Sweden; M. Shiotani, Hiroshima University, Japan; S. Shimada, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

Features7 Teaches the principles of continuous wave and pulsed ESR techniques

and illustrates their application7 Written at a level requiring little previous knowledge of the underlying

physical principles7 Relevant to readers in many scientific disciplines

Principles and Applications of ESR Spectroscopy fills the gap between the detailed mono-graphs in ESR spectroscopy and the general textbooks in molecular physics, physical chem-istry, biochemistry or spectroscopy. The latter only briefly explain the underlying theory and do not provide details about applications, while the currently available ESR textbooks are primarily focused on the technique as such. This text is based upon the authors’ long experience of teaching the subject to a mixed audi-ence, in the extreme case ranging from physics to biology. The potential of the method is illustrated with applications in fields such as molecular science, catalysis and environmental sciences, polymer and materials sciences, biochemistry and radiation chemistry/physics. Theoretical derivations have in general been omitted, as they have been presented repeat-edly in previous works. The necessary theory is instead illustrated by practical examples from the literature.

ContentI. Principles: Principles of ESR.- Multi-resonance and pulsed ESR.- Analysis of ESR spectra.- Special Techniques.- Time Resolved ESR.- II. Applications of ESR: Applications to Molecular Science.- Applications to Catalysis and Environmental Science.- Applications to Life Science.- Applications to Materials Science.- Quantitative ESR.

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AvailableJune 2010

2nd ed. 2010. XXII, 1224 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4020-9774-47 € 239,00 | £215.007 * € (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 343,00


Fields of InterestAnalytical Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Pathology



2nd EditionSteroid Analysis

H. L. Makin, Wingate Institute, Barts & the Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, U.K.; D. Gower, Drug Control Centre, King's College, London, UK (Eds.)

Features7 Second edition of successful reference on steroid analysis7 Includes a completely new chapter on pharmaceutical aspects of

steroid analysis7 Offers a comprehensive and up-to-date review of steroid analysis

written by experts in the field7 Features a strong focus on developments in steroid analysis since 1995

The second edition of this handbook concentrates on the analysis of steroids in biological fluids. It offers analysis of low levels of steroid analytes in biological fluids. This new edi-tion also provides an extra chapter on pharmaceutical aspects of steroid analysis. Coverage details spectroscopic and other methods, including UV and IR absorption spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, chromatography and immunoassay of steroids.

Content1. Structure and Nomenclature of Steroids. 2. Spectroscopic Methods of Steroid Analysis. 3. General Methods for the Extraction, Purification and Measurement of Steroids by Chroma-tography and Mass Spectrometre. 4. Immunoassay of Steroids. 5. Analysis of Corticosteroids. 6 Analysis of Androgens their Derivatives. 7. Analysis of Progestagens. 8 The Measurement of Estrogens. 9. Anabolic steroids: Metabolism, doping and detection in human and equestrian sports. 10. Analysis of Bile Acids. 11. Analysis of Vitamins D, Structural Analogs and their Me-tabolites. 12. Industrial and Compendial Steroid Analysis. 13. Quality Management of Steroid Hormone Assays.

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2nd Edition. 2011. 400 p. (Embedded Systems) SoftcoverISBN 978-94-007-0256-17 approx. € 44,95 | £35.997 approx. * € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | sFr 70,00

Bookstore locationEngineering

Fields of InterestCircuits and Systems; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems


Type of PublicationMonograph

2nd EditionEmbedded System DesignEmbedded Systems Foundations of Cyber-Physical Systems

P. Marwedel, TU Dortmund, Germany

Features7 Using the book as a textbook is supported by integrated assignments

and an appendix containing prerequisites frequently found to be missing among computer science students

7 Provides a unifying survey of the key issues in embedded system design, with a focus on embedded system software design, and provides the foundation for advanced studies in various areas of embedded system design

This book is the second edition of Peter Marwedel’s book on Embedded System Design is based on the successful first edition, published by Kluwer Academic Publishers in 2003. For the second edition, topics have been restructured and extended. The book does now include information on cyber-physical systems where appropriate. The chapter on specification languages has been turned into a chapter on specification and modeling. This way, various flavors of model-based design are now covered. In general models of computation are em-phasized. Languages are no longer presented as such, but as a means to demonstrate prop-erties of the underlying model of computation.A new chapter on evaluation and verification covers various objectives in embedded systems design. The need to consider multi-objective optimization replaces earlier approaches based on single objectives. A second new chapter focuses on the mapping of applications to execution platforms. The presented techniques range from simple scheduling techniques to multi-objective optimization for multi-core sys-tems. This book can be used as a textbook for students as well as a tutorial for faculty mem-bers and engineers. Using the book as a textbook is supported by integrated assignments and an appendix containing pre-requisites frequently found to be missing among computer science students. A rich set of updated references provides pointers to more advanced topics for faculty members and project-based education.

ContentPreface. Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. Specifications and Modeling. 3. Embedded System Hardware. 4. System Software. 5. Evaluation and Validation. 6. Application Mapping. 7. Optimization. 8. Test. Appendices. Integer linear programming. Kirchhoff’s laws and opera-tional amplifiers. Bibliography. About the author. Index.




2011. XII, 231 p. 90 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-0-85729-138-77 approx. € 99,95 | £89.957 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50


Fields of InterestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Simulation and Modeling; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences



Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-based ModelingVoting Systems, Health Care, Military, and Manufacturing

T. T. Allen, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

Features7 Provides readers with the ability to competently apply key technology7 Includes a case study of the author's work on the 2008 USA presidential

election process7 Offers numerous problems and solutions

Discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling are increasingly recognized as criti-cal for diagnosing and solving process issues in complex systems. Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-based Modeling covers the techniques needed for success in all phases of simulation projects. These include: • Definition – The reader will learn how to plan a project and communicate using a charter. • Input analysis – The reader will discover how to determine defensible sample sizes for all needed data collections. They will also learn how to fit distributions to that data. • Simulation – The reader will understand how simulation controllers work, the Monte Carlo (MC) theory behind them, modern verification and validation, and ways to speed up simula-tion using variation reduction techniques and other methods. • Output analysis – The reader will be able to establish simultaneous intervals on key responses and apply selection and ranking, design of experiments (DOE), and black box optimization to develop defensible improvement recommendations. • Decision support – Methods to inspire creative alternatives are presented, including lean production. Also, over one hundred solved problems are provided and two full case studies, including one on voting machines that received international attention. Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-based Modeling demonstrates how simulation can facilitate improvements on the job and in local communities. It allows read-ers to competently apply technology considered key in many industries and branches of government. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers and other professionals.

Content1. Introduction.- 2. Probability Theory and Monte Carlo.- 3. Input Analysis.- 4. Simulating Waiting Times.- 5. Output Analysis.- 6. Theory of Queues.- 7. Decision Support and Voting Systems Case Study.- 8. Variance Reduction Techniques and Quasi-Monte Carlo.- 9. Simula-tion Software and Visual Basic.- 10. Introduction to ARENA Software.- 11. Advanced Model-ing with ARENA.- 12. Agents and New Directions.- 13. Answers to Odd Problems.

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2010. X, 970 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7263-77 € 249,00 | £224.507 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 357,00


Fields of InterestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control



Handbook of Atomization and SpraysTheory and Applications

N. Ashgriz, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (Ed.)

Features7 Includes fundamental physics of the atomization process, the theore-

tical models and numerical simulations of spray7 Covers a wide range of industrial applications including spray coating,

medical, healthcare and agricultural sprays, spray cooling and mass spectrometry

7 Discusses experimental techniques for spray characterization and applications and mechanisms of atomization

The Handbook of Atomization and Sprays presents the fundamentals, as well as applied material from all fields into one thorough, comprehensive resource. It brings together the fundamental and applied material from all fields into one comprehensive source. Subject areas included in the reference are droplets, theoretical models and numerical simulations, phase Doppler particle analysis, applications, devices and more. The Handbook of Atomization and Sprays also covers: -Fundamental physics of the atomization process and the theoretical models and numerical simulations of spray -Experimental techniques for spray characterization and applications, as well as mechanisms of atomization -A wide range of industrial applications, including spray coating, medical, healthcare and agricultural sprays, spray cooling and mass spectrometry. Authored by the leading researchers and professionals, The Handbook of Atomization and Sprays is an essential resource for researchers and professional engineers working in the field.

ContentPrinciples of atomization.- Computational methods in atomization and sprays.- Droplets and spray processes.- Spray and droplet generation.- Spray application in combustion systems.- Powder production via spray methods.- Spray coating.- Other spray applications.- Spray diagnostic techniques.

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2011. XX, 530 p. 220 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7343-67 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00

Bookstore locationMaterials Science

Fields of InterestSurfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Polymer Sciences



Principles of SolidificationAn Introduction to Modern Casting and Crystal Growth Concepts

M. Glicksman, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

Features7 Detailed mathematical steps are included throughout the book to

guide readers7 Applications of solidification and crystal growth methods are discussed

contextually, such as purification of materials and the growth and use semiconductor crystals

7 Appendices provide supporting information on key topics related to several chapters

“Principles of Solidification” offers comprehensive descriptions of liquid-to-solid transitions encountered in shaped casting, welding, and non-biological bulk crystal growth processes. The book logically develops through careful presentation of relevant thermodynamic and kinetic theories and models of solidification occurring in a variety of materials. Major topics encompass the liquid-state, liquid-solid transformations, chemical macro- and microseg-regation, purification by fractional crystallization and zone refining, solid-liquid interfaces, polyphase freezing, and rapid solidification processing. Solid-liquid interfaces are discussed quantitatively both as sharp and diffuse entities, with supporting differential geometric descriptions. The book offers: • Detailed mathematical examples throughout to guide readers • Applications of solidification and crystal growth methodologies for preparation and purifi-cation of metals, ceramics, polymers and semiconductors • Appendices providing supporting information on special topics covered in the chapters. Readers in materials, metallurgical, chemical, and mechanical engineering will find this to be a useful source on the subjects of solidification and crystal growth. Chemists, physicists, and geologists concerned with melting/freezing phenomena will also find much of value in this book.

ContentPart I Introductory Aspects.- Crystals & Melts.- Thermodynamics of Crystal-Melt Phase Change.- Thermal Concepts in Solidification.- Solidification of Pure Materials.- Part II Mac-rosegregation.- Solute Mass Balances: Macrosegregation.- Plane-Front Solidication.- Compo-sition Control.- Part III Solid-Liquid Interfaces: Capillarity, Stability, Nucleation.- Crystal-Molt Interfaces.- Constitutional Supercooling.- Linear Morphological Stability.- Non-Linear Stabil-ity Models.- Nucleation Catalysis.- Part IV Microstructure Evolution.- Dendritic Growth.- Mi-crosegregation.- Interface Structures and Kinetics.- Polyphase Solidification.- Rapid Solidifi-cation Processing.





Fields of InterestPolymer Sciences; Organic Chemistry; Materials Science, general


Type of PublicationDictionary

2nd EditionEncyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers

J. W. Gooch, Atlanta, GA, USA (Ed.)

Features7 This 2nd edition expands on the first-ever book of polymer

terminology published by introducing more than 450 new entries and more than 120 new illustrations

7 New interactive software provides easy access to innovative features, such as molecular imaging of chemical structures (2D/3D-view), 1800 audio files for phonetic pronunciation

7 Includes polymer science equations7 Features a solubility parameter calculator7 Also contains an algebraic calculator7 Interactive periodic table and more

This is the first complete book of polymer terminology ever published. It contains more than 7,500 polymeric material terms, including the names of chemicals, processes, formulae, and analytical methods that are used frequently in the polymer and engineering fields. It is lav-ishly illustrated and includes an appendix of biochemical and microbiological terms. Supple-mentary electronic material posted on the Springer website brings important relationships to life, and audio supplements include pronunciation of each term. Each succinct entry offers a broadly accessible definition as well as cross-references to related terms. Guides to pho-netic pronunciation and etymology, as well as translations into German, French and Spanish, make this material accessible to non-native speakers of English.

Print2nd revised and upated edition 2011. Approx. 1600 p. 390 illus. (In 2 volumes, not available seperately) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-6246-17 € 699,00 | £629.507 * € (D) 747,93 | € (A) 768,90 | sFr 1002,50

eReference ISBN 978-1-4419-6247-87 € 699,00 | £629.507 ** € (D) 831,81 | € (A) 838,80 | sFr 1053,00

Print + eReference ISBN 978-1-4419-6248-57 € 874,00 | £787.007 * € (D) 935,18 | € (A) 961,40 | sFr 1253,00

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2011. 600 p. 277 illus., 219 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-6567-77 approx. € 249,00 | £133.007 approx. * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 229,00


Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials



Scanning Probe Microscopy of Functional MaterialsNanoscale Imaging and Spectroscopy

S. V. Kalinin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA; A. Gruverman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Serves the rapidly developing field of nanoscale characterization of

functional materials properties7 Covers electrical, electromechanical, magnetic, and chemical proper-

ties of diverse materials including complex oxides, biopolymers, and semiconductors

7 Focuses on newly emerging areas such as nanoscale chemical reactions, electromechanics, spin effects, and molecular vibrations

7 Combines theoretical aspects with applications ranging from fundamental physical studies to device characterization

The goal of this book is to provide a general overview of the rapidly developing field of novel scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques for characterization of a wide range of func-tional materials, including complex oxides, biopolymers, and semiconductors. Many recent advances in condensed matter physics and materials science, including transport mecha-nisms in carbon nanostructures and the role of disorder on high temperature superconduc-tivity, would have been impossible without SPM. The unique aspect of SPM is its potential for imaging functional properties of materials as opposed to structural characterization by electron microscopy. Examples include electrical transport and& magnetic, optical, and elec-tromechanical properties. By bringing together critical reviews by leading researchers on the application of SPM to to the nanoscale characterization of functional materials properties, this book provides insight into fundamental and technological advances and future trends in key areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

ContentI. Emergent phenomena in strongly-correlated systems: Phase separation and novel quaziparticles in nanowires.- STM of ruthenates and manganites.- STM of superconduc-tors.- STM of cuprates.- II. Semiconductor and photovoltaic materials: SPM of solar materials.- Cross-sectional STM of semiconductor heterostructures.- Charge dynamics in photovoltaic polymers.- III. Functional probing of biosystems and macromolecules: Molecular Imaging of biomembranes single molecules with electrically functionalized probes.- AFM/patch clamp in biology.- Electrical imaging of membranes.- Cell dynamics by Ion conductance micros-copy.- Ferroelectric polymers.- IV. SPM of magnetic materials: Spin manipulation by STM.- Magnetic Resonant Force Microscopy.- Magnetic Force Microscopy.- V. Electromechanics on the nanoscale: ferroelectrics and multiferroics: New dynamic modes and energy dissipation in SPM.- Polarization dynamics in relaxor ferroelectrics.- Piezoresponse Force Spectroscopy.- Polarization dynamics in capacitors and heterostructures.- VI. Mechanical properties: Nano-mechanics by SPM.- Atomic Force Acoustic Microscopy of functional materials.- VII. Optical methods: NSOM and NSOM-transport.- NSOM.- Optical machines and unfolding.- Optically-assisted pump-probe STM.- VIII. Emerging SPM applications: STM/NC-AFM.- Scanning Non-linear Dielectric Microscopy.- Vibrational spectroscopy of single molecule.- Ultrafast ac STM.- SPM and electron microscopy combined.- In-situ STEM-nanoindentation.- Material characterization by SPM-focused X-ray combination.- *see Long ToC for tentative contributors.

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ForthcomingDue December 2010

2nd ed. 2011. Approx. 800 p. 200 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-02588-47 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50


Fields of InterestCondensed Matter Physics; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy



2nd EditionSolid-State PhysicsIntroduction to the Theory

J. Patterson, Rapid City, SD, USA; B. Bailey, Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Features7 Second edition of a successful textbook7 Presents the rich teaching experience of two gifted professors7 Covers the important basic aspects of the entire field of solid state

physics7 Comes with a 200 page manual of exercises and solutions to support

learning and teaching7 Very valuable graduate textbook

This new book is a thoroughly modernized and doubled-in-size version of a text by JDP (In-troduction to Solid State Theory) published a number of years ago. It has grown out of over 30 years of teaching solid state physics and is conceived as an introduction and textbook for actual, as opposed to ideal, students and prepare them to study the literature and begin a life-long learning experience. While the standard solid state topics are covered,& the basic ones often have more detailed derivations than is customary. Crystalline solids are empha-sized. Several recent topics are introduced, as are some subjects normally included only in condensed matter physics. Lattice vibrations, electrons, interactions, and spin effects (mostly in magnetism) are discussed the most comprehensively. The book is intended for begin-ning graduate students as well as certain well prepared undergraduates but is also useful to graduate students in electrical engineering, metallurgy, and materials science. Many problems are included whose level is from "fill in the steps" to long and challenging, and the text is equipped with references and several comments about experiments with figures and tables.

ContentMain Book: Crystal Binding and Structure.- Lattice Vibrations and Thermal Properties.- Elec-trons in Periodic Potentials.- The Interaction of Electrons and Lattice Vibrations.- Metals, Alloys, and the Fermi Surface.- Semiconductors.- Magnetism, Magnons, and Magnetic Resonance.- Superconductivity.- Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics.- Optical Properties of Solids.- Defects in Solids.- Current Topics in Solid Condensed Matter Physics.-Solution Manual: Introduction.- Brief Summary of Solid-State Physics.- Folk Theorems.- Handy Constants and Conversions.- Handy Mathematical Results.- Chapter 1 - 12 Solutions.- Appendix B Solutions.- Condensed Matter Nobel Prize Winners (in Physics or Chemistry).

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2011. 550 p. 370 illus., 182 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7199-97 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00


Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Biological Microscopy; Solid State Physics

Target GroupProfessional/practitioner


Scanning Transmission Electron MicroscopyImaging and Analysis

S. J. Pennycook, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN, USA; P. D. Nellist, University of Oxford, UK (Eds.)

Features7 Provides the first comprehensive treatment of the physics and ap-

plications of this mainstream technique for imaging and analysis at the atomic level Presents applications of STEM in condensed matter physics, materials science, catalysis, and nanoscience Suitable for graduate students learning microscopy, researchers wishing to utilize STEM, as well as for specialists in other areas of microscopy Edited and written by leading researchers and practitioners

Scanning transmission electron microscopy has become a mainstream technique for imag-ing and analysis at atomic resolution and sensitivity, and the authors of this book are widely credited with bringing the field to its present popularity. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy(STEM): Imaging and Analysis will provide a comprehensive explanation of the theory and practice of STEM from introductory to advanced levels, covering the instrument, image formation and scattering theory, and definition and measurement of resolution for both imaging and analysis.& The authors will& present examples of the use of combined imaging and spectroscopy for solving materials problems in a variety of fields, including condensed matter physics, materials science, catalysis, biology, and nanoscience. Therefore this will be& a comprehensive reference for those working in applied fields wishing to use the technique, for graduate students learning microscopy for the first time, and for special-ists in other fields of microscopy.

ContentElectron Optics and Aberration Correction.- Fundamentals of Scattering Theory.- Image formation in STEM.- Electron energy loss spectroscopy.- Energy dispersive x-ray analysis.- STEM of complex oxides.- STEM of complex alloys.- STEM of catalysts.- STEM of semiconduc-tor devices.- STEM of ceramic materials.- STEM of quasicrystals.- STEM of nanomaterials.- 3D STEM: tomography.- 3D STEM: depth slicing.- Nanobeam diffraction.

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2011. 800 p. 610 illus., 320 in color. (Advances in Sol-Gel Derived Materials and Technologies) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7477-87 approx. € 230,95 | £209.507 approx. * € (D) 247,12 | € (A) 254,05 | sFr 382,50


Fields of InterestCeramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Inorganic Chemistry; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Target GroupProfessional/practitioner


Aerogels Handbook

Editor-in-chief: M. A. Aegerter, Bottens, Switzerland; Coeditor: N. Leventis, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA; M. Koebel, Empa - Materials Science & Technology, Dubendorf, Switzerland

Features7 Written by recognized worldwide leaders in the fieldCovers inorganic,

organic, and composite aerogels7 Describes military, aerospace, household, environmental, energy, and

biomedical applications, among others7 Benefits a broad audience of materials scientists, chemists, and engi-

neers in academia and industrial R&D

Aerogels are the lightest solids known. Up to 1000 times lighter than glass and with a density as low as only four times that of air, they show very high thermal, electrical and acoustic insulation values and hold many entries in Guinness World Records. Originally based on silica, R&D efforts have extended this class of materials to non-silicate inorganic oxides, natural and synthetic organic polymers, carbon, metal and ceramic materials, etc. Compos-ite systems involving polymer-crosslinked aerogels and interpenetrating hybrid networks have been developed and exhibit remarkable mechanical strength and flexibility. Even more exotic aerogels based on clays, chalcogenides, phosphides, quantum dots, and biopolymers such as chitosan are opening new applications for the construction, transportation, energy, defense and healthcare industries. Applications in electronics, chemistry, mechanics, engi-neering, energy production and storage, sensors, medicine, nanotechnology, military and aerospace, oil and gas recovery, thermal insulation and household uses are being developed with an estimated annual market growth rate of around 70% until 2015. The Aerogels Handbook summarizes state-of-the-art developments and processing of inorganic, organic, and composite aerogels, including the most important methods of syn-thesis, characterization as well as their typical applications and their possible market impact. Readers will find an exhaustive overview of all aerogel materials known today, their fabrica-tion, upscaling aspects, physical and chemical properties, and most recent advances towards applications and commercial products, some of which are commercially available today. ContentHISTORY.- MATERIALS and PROCESSING.- Inorganic-Silica Based: SiO2.- Hydrophobic SiO2.- Fluorinated SiO2.- Sodium silicate aerogels.- Flexible SiO2 aerogel.- SiO2+cobalt ferrite.- Inorganic-Non Silicate: Alumina, iron, RE made by nonhydrolytic route.- WO3.- V2O5.- TiO2.- ZrO2.- FeOx, nano smelting.- FeOx and CoOx.- SnO2, ZnO (conducting).- Organic-Natural and Synthetic: natural aerogels.- cellulosic.- cellulose fibre.- Composites Aerogels: Polymer Crosslinked.-Polyurethane cryogels.-Interpenatring organic/inorganic.- Exotic Aerogels: Clays.- Semiconducting chalcogenide, phosphide.- Chitosan biopolymer-SiO2.- Quantum dot doped aerogels.- Biomedical aerogel.- PROPERTIES (including characterization and testing methods).- Mechanical.- Electrical conductivity.- Structural (porosity ,SAXS,EXAFS/NEXAFS,XANES).- Luminescence.-magnetic.- acoustic.- Computer simulation.- APPLICATIONS AND USES.- Glass to nuclear waste.- Sensors.- Art-sculpture.




4th ed. 2010. 489 p. 441 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-6465-67 approx. € 79,95 | £69.997 approx. * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 128,00

Bookstore locationPhysics

Fields of InterestMeasurement Science and Instrumentation; Analytical Chemistry; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics



4th EditionHandbook of Modern SensorsPhysics, Designs, and Applications

J. Fraden, San Diego, CA, USA

Features7 Covers nearly all imaginable types of sensors7 Previous editions widely used as a textbook and as a reference work in

industry7 Clear and engaging explanations of sensor design and operation

The Handbook's coverage of sensors is extensive, ranging from simple photodiodes to com-plex devices containing components in combination. It offers hard-to-find reference data on the properties of numerous materials and sensing elements.

ContentPreface.- Data Acquisition.- Sensor Characteristics.- Physical Principles of Sensing.- Optical Components of Sensors.- Interface Electronic Circuits.- Occupancy and Motion Detectors.- Position, Displacement, and Level.- Velocity and Acceleration.- Force, Strain and Tactile Sen-sors.- Pressure Sensors.- Flow Sensors.- Acoustic Sensors.- Humidity and Moisture Sensors.- Light Detectors.- Radiation Detectors.- Temperature Sensors.- Chemical Sensors.- Sensor Materials and Technologies.- Appendix.- Index.

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AvailableSeptember 2010

7 Originally published in the series: Advanced Texts in Physics 5th ed. 2010. XV, 577 p. 300 illus., 3 in color. (Graduate Texts in Physics) HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-13591-07 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00


Fields of InterestSurface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Semiconductors



5th EditionSolid Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films

H. Lüth, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany

Features7 Presents a well-established textbook used around the world at many

universities and research institutions7 Offers the most comprehensive textbook on surfaces, interfaces and

thin films, in one volume7 Didactically well-written textbook with exercises at the end of

each chapter7 Presents theoretical concepts, experimental techniques and practical

applications7 Includes new material about the surfaces of the important class of

group III-nitride and high k-oxide/semiconductor heterostructures

This book emphasises both experimental and theoretical aspects of surface, interface and thin film physics. As in previous editions the preparation of surfaces and thin films, their atomic and morphological, their vibronic and electronic properties as well as fundamentals of adsorption are treated. Because of their importance in modern information technology and nanostructure physics particular emphasis is paid to electronic surface and interface states, semiconductor space charge layers and heterostructures as well as to superconduc-tor/semiconductor interfaces and magnetic thin films. The latter topic was significantly ex-tended in this new edition by more details about the giant magnetoresistance and a section about the spin-transfer torque mechanism including one new problem as exercise. Two new panels about Kerr-effect and spin-polarized scanning tunnelling microscopy were added, too. Furthermore, the meanwhile important group III-nitride surfaces and high-k oxide/semi-conductor interfaces are shortly discussed in this new 5th edition of the book.

ContentSurface and Interface Physics: Its Definition and Importance.- Preparation of Well-Defined Surfaces and Interfaces.- Morphology and Structure of Surfaces and Interfaces.- Scatter-ing from Surfaces.- Surface Phonons.- Electronic Surface States.- Space-Charge Layers at Semiconductor Interfaces.- Metal-Semiconductor Junctions, and Semiconductor Hetero-structures.- Collective Phenomena at Interfaces: Superconductivity and Ferromagnetism.- Adsorption on Solid Surfaces.

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2011. 387 p. 30 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-15623-67 approx. € 79,95 | £72.007 approx. * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00


Fields of InterestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Quantum Physics; Field Theory and Polynomials



Lectures on Classical and Quantum Theory of Fields

H. Arodź, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland; L. Hadasz, Jagiellonian University, Cracow Poland

Features7 Unique combination of classical and quantum field theory in one

compact course7 20 years of teaching experience condensed in one concise textbook7 A balanced view that presents essential mathematical aspects and

applications7 Detailed presentation of basic concepts ensures wide accessibility for

students entering the field

This textbook on classical and quantum theory of fields addresses graduate students starting to specialize in theoretical physics. It provides didactic introductions to the main topics in the theory of fields, while taking into account the contemporary view of the subject. The stu-dent will find concise explanations of basic notions essential for applications of the theory of fields as well as for frontier research in theoretical physics. One third of the book is devoted to classical fields. Each chapter contains exercises of varying degree of difficulty with hints or solutions, plus& summaries and worked examples as useful. The textbook is based on lec-tures delivered to students of theoretical physics at Jagiellonian University. It aims to deliver a unique combination of classical and quantum field theory in one compact course.

ContentIntroduction.- The Euler-Lagrange equations and Noether's theorem.- Scalar fields.- Vector fields.- Relativistic spinor fields.- The quantum theory of free fields.- Perturbative expansion in the phi44 model.- Renormalization.- Renormalization group.- Relativistic invariance and the spectral decomposition of G(2).- Paths integrals in QFT.- The perturbative expansion for non-Abelian gauge fields.- The simplest supersymmetric models.- Anomalies.- Appendix: Some facts about generalized functions.



AvailableAugust 2010

7 Originally published as volume 80 in the series: Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences 5th ed. 2010. XIV, 200 p. 70 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics, Preliminary entry 0) HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-03162-57 € 59,95 | £53.997 * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 86,00


Fields of InterestMathematical Methods in Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Physical Chemistry



5th EditionMonte Carlo Simulation in Statistical PhysicsAn Introduction

K. Binder, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany; D. W. Heermann, Universität Heidelberg, Germany

Features7 This updated 5th edition of this successful graduate textbook now

covers quantum Monte Carlo methods as well as classical methods7 Authored by pioneers in the development of Monte Carlo simulations7 Summarizes the basics and current state of the art in Monte Carlo

simulations7 Covers problems of statistical physics, quantum physics and chemistry7 Includes useful reference to researchers

Monte Carlo Simulation in Statistical Physics deals with the computer simulation of many-body systems in condensed-matter physics and related fields of physics, chemistry and beyond, to traffic flows, stock market fluctuations, etc.). Using random numbers generated by a computer, probability distributions are calculated, allowing the estimation of the ther-modynamic properties of various systems. This book describes the theoretical background to several variants of these Monte Carlo methodsand gives a systematic presentation from which newcomers can learn to perform such simulations and to analyze their results. The fifth edition covers Classical as well as Quantum Monte Carlo methods. Furthermore a new chapter on the sampling of free energy landscapes has been added. To help students in their work a special web server has been installed to host programs and discussion groups (http://wwwcp.tphys.uni-heidelberg.de). Prof. Binder was the winner of the Berni J. Alder CECAM Award for Computational Physics 2001 as well as the Boltzmann Medal in 2007.

ContentIntroduction: Purpose and Scope of This Volume, and Some General Comments.- Theoreti-cal Foundation of the Monte Carlo Method and Its Application in Statistical Physics.- Guide to Practical Work with the Monte Carlo Method.- Some Important Recent Developments of the Monte Carlo Methodology.- Quantum Monte Carlo Simulations: An Introduction.- Monte Carlo Methods for the Sampling of Free Energy Landscapes.

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2010. 400 p. 120 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-16390-67 approx. € 69,95 | £62.997 approx. * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50


Fields of InterestMechanics; Applications of Mathematics; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering



MechanicsAn Intensive Course

M. Chaichian, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; I. Merches, A.I. Cuza University, Iasi, Romania; A. Tureanu, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Features7 Special attention is given to Noether’s theorem and its applications in

mechanics of discrete systems7 Application-oriented presentation of theoretical physics7 More than 130 problems with worked solutions7 Mathematical appendices for analysis and algebra

This book on Classical Mechanics is addressed to advanced seniors and beginning gradu-ate students who have physics as a major discipline, it offers a general view on analytical formalism and shows how it can be applied in different branches of theoretical physics, like thermodynamics, statistical physics, electrodynamics, field theory, magnetofluid dynamics, special theory of relativity and non-linear dynamics. Why a new book on Classical Mechan-ics? First, because Classical Mechanics has undergone an important revival during the last 10-15 years, associated with the progress in non-linear dynamics, applications of Noether’s theorem in both discrete and continuous systems, and last, but not least, the extension of variational principles in different boundary sciences (Magnetofluid Dynamics, etc.). Second, because there is need for a book mainly concerned with the applied analytical formalism, which was first developed within the frame of Classical Mechanics, and then proved to be a very useful tool of investigation in different physical disciplines. The first chapter is con-cerned with the basic notions, principles and fundamental theorems of Newtonian mechan-ics for one- and many-particle systems, performing the necessary connection between the undergraduate courses on mechanics and analytical methods. The second chapter obtains the Lagrangian approach using differential (D’Alambert) and variational (Hamiltonian) principles. Special attention is given to Noether’s theorem and its applications in mechanics of discrete systems. The third chapter deals with important applications of the Lagrangian formalism, such as central and elastic force fields and gravitational pendulum. A separate paragraph deals with the classical collision between particles. In Chapter IV the Lagrangian approach is applied to the study of a rigid body. The chapter concludes with several special applications and electromagnetic analogies. In the fifth chapter one passes from the La-grangian to the Hamiltonian approach, the derivation of canonical equations is followed by several applications in mechanics and electrodynamics. The final chapter treats the analytical formalism applied in mechanics of continuous deformable media, this enables the study of elastic medium and ideal fluids. Applications in electrodynamics and magnetofluid dynam-ics are given.Mathematical appendices and over 130 problems with solutions complete this new type of textbook on Classical Mechanics.

ContentFoundations of Newtonian Mechanics.- The Principles of Analytical Mechanics.- Applications of the Lagrangian Formalism in the Study of Discrete Particle Systems.- Rigid Body Mechan-ics.- Hamiltonian Formalism.- Mechanics of Continuous Deformable Media.- Appendix: Post-Classical Mechanics.




2nd. ed. 2011. 324 p. 152 illus., 56 in color. With online files/update. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-14736-47 € 69,95 | £62.997 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50


Fields of InterestNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons



2nd EditionModels of the Atomic NucleusUnification Through a Lattice of Nucleons

N. D. Cook, Kansai University, Osaka, Japan

Features7 An important book for anyone interested in understanding nuclear

structure7 Very intuitive and physically precise visualization software for nuclear

models7 New edition had been completely updated and expanded by current

developments in low energy nuclear fusion, the fcc lattice model7 The associated software to visualize the models of atomic nuclei has

been rewritten and updated to include all new developments

This book-and-CD-software package supplies users with an interactive experience for nuclear visualization via a computer-graphical interface, similar in principle to the molecu-lar visualizations already available in chemistry. Models of the Atomic Nucleus, a largely non-technical introduction to nuclear theory, explains the nucleus in a way that makes nuclear physics as comprehensible as chemistry or cell biology. The book/software supple-ments virtually any of the current textbooks in nuclear physics by providing a means for 3D visual display of the diverse models of nuclear structure. For the first time, an easy-to-master software for scientific visualization of the nucleus makes this notoriously "non-visual" field become immediately ‘visible’. After a review of the basics, the book explores and compares the competing models, and addresses how the lattice model best resolves remaining controversies. The appendix explains how to obtain the most from the interactive software provided on the accompanying CD.

ContentPart I: Fundamentals. Introduction.- Atomic and Nuclear Physics.- A Brief History of Nuclear Theory.- Nuclear Models.- Part II: Long-standing Problems. The Mean Free Path of Nucleons in Nuclei.- The Nuclear Size and Shape.- The Nuclear Force and Super-Heavy Nuclei.- Nuclear Fission.- Low Energy Nuclear Reactions.- Part III: The Lattice Model. The Lattice Model: Theo-retical Issues.- The Lattice Model: Experimental Issues.- Implications.- Appendix: "The Nuclear Visualization Software".

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7 Originally published as a monograph 2nd ed. 2010. XVI, 620 p. (Graduate Texts in Physics) HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-10297-47 € 89,95 | £81.007 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,00


Fields of InterestAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Physical Chemistry



2nd EditionAtoms, Molecules and PhotonsAn Introduction to Atomic-, Molecular- and Quantum Physics

W. Demtröder, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany

Features7 Provides a unique joint introduction to atomic, molecular and

quantum physics with numerous examples of applications 7 Completely revised, updated edition with new sections covering all

current developments, such as x-ray optics, ion-cyclotron-resonance spectrometer, attosecond lasers, ultraprecission frequency measure-ment and atomic interferometry

This introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics explains how our present model of atoms and molecules has been developed over the last two centuries both by many experimental discoveries and, from the theoretical side, by the introduction of quantum physics to the adequate description of micro-particles. It illustrates the wave model of particles by many examples and shows the limits of classical description. The interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atoms and molecules and its potential for spectroscopy is outlined in more detail and in particular lasers as modern spectroscopic tools are discussed more thoroughly. Many examples and problems with solutions are offered to encourage readers to actively engage in experimentation.

ContentIntroduction.- Evolution of the atom model.- Evolution of quantum physics.- Fundamentals of quantum mechanics.- The hydrogen atom.- Atoms with several electrons.- Emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation.- Laser.- Molecules.- Experimental methods in atom-ic- and molecular physics.- Structure of condensed matter.- Dynamics of crystal lattice.- Elec-trons in condensed matter.- Semiconductors.- Dielectric and optical properties of condensed matter.- Amorphous solid state matter, liquids, liquid crystals and cluster.- Surfaces.




2nd ed. 2011. XIV, 312 p. 121 illus., 30 in color. SoftcoverISBN 978-3-642-04705-37 € 59,95 | £53.997 * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 86,00


Fields of InterestStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



2nd EditionComplex and Adaptive Dynamical SystemsA Primer

C. Gros, University of Frankfurt, Germany

Features7 First modular primer of its kind7 This second edition adds a new chapter on quantifying/measuring

complexity in given systems and has an expanded exercises and solutions section

We are living in an ever more complex world, an epoch where human actions can accord-ingly acquire far-reaching potentialities. Complex and adaptive dynamical systems are ubiquitous in the world surrounding us and require us to adapt to new realities and the way of dealing with them. This primer has been developed with the aim of conveying a wide range of "commons-sense" knowledge in the field of quantitative complex system science at an introductory level, providing an entry point to this both fascinating and vitally important subject. The approach is modular and phenomenology driven. Examples of emerging phenomena of generic importance treated in this book are: - The small world phenomenon in social and scale-free networks; - Phase transitions and self-organized criticality in adaptive systems; - Life at the edge of chaos and coevolutionary avalanches resulting from the unfolding of all living; - The concept of living dynamical systems and emotional diffusive control within cognitive system theory. Technical course prerequisites are a basic knowledge of ordinary and partial differential equations and of statistics. Each chapter comes with exercises and suggestions for further reading - solutions to the exercises are also provided.This second edition adds a new chapter on quantifiying/measuring complexity in given systems, together with an introduction to information theory, has an expanded exercises and solutions section, and contains both revised and additional subsections.

ContentAbout this book.- Graph Theory and Small-World Networks.- Chaos, Bifurcations and Diffu-sion.- Random Boolean Networks.- Cellular Automata and Self-Organized Criticality.- Statisti-cal Modeling of Darwinian Evolution.- Synchronization Phenomena.- Elements of Cognitive System Theory.- Solutions.- Index.

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2nd Edition. 2010. 900 p. 810 illus., 160 in color. (Graduate Texts in Physics) HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-13883-67 € 89,95 | £81.007 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,00


Fields of InterestSemiconductors; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation



2nd EditionThe Physics of SemiconductorsAn Introduction including Nanophysics and Applications

M. Grundmann, Universität Leipzig, Germany

Features7 One of the best existing textbooks with the broadest scope 7 Treats semiconductor physics from the basics to modern applications7 Connects semiconductor material physics with devices and

nanostructures7 Presents Broad survey of modern areas in semiconductor physics and

technology with lots of figures and diagrams

The Physics of Semiconductors contains ample material for a comprehensive upper-level undergraduate or beginning graduate course, guiding readers to the point where they can choose a special topic and begin supervised research. The textbook provides a balance between essential aspects of solid-state and semiconductor physics, on the one hand, and the principles of various semiconductor devices and their applications in electronic and photonic devices, on the other. It highlights many practical aspects of semiconductors such as alloys, strain, heterostructures, nanostructures, that are necessary in modern semiconduc-tor research but typically omitted in textbooks. Coverage also includes additional advanced topics, such as Bragg mirrors, resonators, polarized and magnetic semiconductors. The text derives explicit formulas for many results to support better understanding of the topics. The Physics of Semiconductors requires little or no prior knowledge of solid-state physics and evolved from a highly regarded two-semester course. In the second edition many topics are extended and treated in more depth. e.g. dopant diffusion, nanowires, recombination in organic semiconductors, multi-junction solar cells, quantum dot and organic LEDs, thin film transistors, carbon-based nanostructures and transparent conductive oxides.

ContentIntroduction.- Part I: Fundamentals.- Bonds.- Crystals.- Defects.- Mechanical Properties.- Band Structure.- Electronic Defect States.- Transport.- Optical Properties.- Recombination.- Part II: Selected Topics.- Heterostructures.- External Fields.- Nanostructures.- Polarized Semi-conductors.- Magnetic Semiconductors.- Organic Semiconductors.- Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes.- Dielectric Structures.- Transparent Conductive Oxide Semiconductors.- Part III: Applications.- Diodes.- Light-to-Electricity Conversion.- Electricity-to-Light Conversion.- Tran-sistors.- Part IV: Appendices

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AvailableAugust 2010

3rd ed. 2010. XII, 795 p. (Applied Mathematical Sciences, Volume 158) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-1563-47 € 69,95 | £59.957 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50

Bookstore locationMathematics

Fields of InterestClassical Continuum Physics; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Appl. Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering


Type of PublicationUndergraduate textbook

3rd EditionPrandtl-Essentials of Fluid Mechanics

H. Oertel, University of Karlsruhe, Germany (Ed.)With contrib. by: P. Erhard, Translated by: K. Asfaw; With contrib. by: D. Etling, U. Muller, U. Riedel, K. Sreenivasan, J. Warnatz

Features7 Ludwig Prandtl has been called the "father" of modern fluid mechanics7 This is an expanded version of Prandtl’s original text, which is a classic

in the field of fluid mechanics

This book is an update and extension of the classic textbook by Ludwig Prandtl, Essentials of Fluid Mechanics. It is based on the 12th German edition with additional material included. Chapters on wing aerodynamics, heat transfer, and layered flows have been revised and extended, and there are new chapters on fluid mechanical instabilities and biomedical fluid mechanics. References to the literature have been kept to a minimum, and the extensive historical citations may be found by referring to previous editions. This book is aimed at science and engineering students who wish to attain an overview of the various branches of fluid mechanics. It will also be useful as a reference for researchers working in the field of fluid mechanics.

ContentPreface.- Introduction.- Properties of Liquids and Gases.- Kinematics of Fluid Flow.- Dynam-ics of Fluid Flow.- Fundamental Equations of Fluid Mechanics.- Instabilities and Turbulent Flows.- Convective Heat and Mass Transfer.- Multiphase Flows.- Reactive Flows.- Flows in the Atmosphere and in the Ocean.- Microflows.- Biofluid Mechanics.- Selected Bibliography.- Index.

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2011. 350 p. 253 illus., 51 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7109-87 approx. € 59,95 | £53.997 approx. * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 86,00


Fields of InterestAcoustics; Engineering Acoustics; Music



The Science of String Instruments

T. D. Rossing, Stanford University, CA, USA (Ed.)

Features7 Presents scientific ideas about music in accessible, non-technical

language7 Emphasizes the practical aspects of string instrument performance

and design7 Written by eminent scientific authorities who have practical experience

with the instruments they discuss7 Includes many references to the current literature of string instruments7 Thomas Rossing has edited and authored many key texts in the field,

and was awarded the ASA Gold Medal in 2009

This book will be a non-technical book on string instruments that includes some technical information as well. The emphasis will be on the practical understanding of string instru-ments, with the interests of performers and instrument builders in the forefront. Authors of the chapters will be musicians, scientists, and instrument designers and builders with practical experience. The mathematics will be kept as simple as possible by translating ideas from the language of physics (mathematics) to non-mathematical language. Considerable emphasis will be placed on the design and construction of string instruments. Following the structure of the author’s successful Science of Percussion Instruments (World Scientific, 2000), technical ideas will be presented as "interludes." Readers who wish to go beyond the simple ideas in this book can easily follow the references to more scientific books and to the original scientific literature.

ContentIntroduction.- Plucked Strings.- Guitars and Lutes.- Portuguese Guitar.- Banjo.- Mandolin Family Instruments.- Psalteries and Zithers.- Harpsichord and Clavichord.- The Harp.- The Bur-mese Arched Harp.- Plucked String Instruments in Asia.- Bowed Strings.- Violin.- Cello.- Dou-ble Bass.- Bows, Strings, and Bowing.- Viols and Other Historic Bowed String Instruments.- The Hutchins-Schelleng Violin Octet after 50 Years.- Hammered Strings.- Some Remarks on the Acoustics of the Piano.- The Hammered Dulcimer.- The Electric Guitar and Violin.- Virtual String Synthesis.

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2011. 310 p. 116 illus. With online files/update. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-13989-57 € 59,95 | £53.997 * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 86,00


Fields of InterestNumerical and Computational Physics ; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry



Computational PhysicsSimulation of Classical and Quantum Systems

P. Scherer, Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany

Features7 Explains numerical techniques and provides many examples to

which these can be applied7 Teaches the basics of numerical methods7 Explains the simulation of classical and quantum systems7 Summarizes various computational methods in physics7 Students benefit from this carefully written introduction to

computational physics7 Contains exercises and solutions to all topics7 Provides algorithms for computer experiments

This book encapsulates the coverage for a two-semester course in computational physics. The first part introduces the basic numerical methods while omitting mathematical proofs but demonstrating the algorithms by way of numerous computer experiments. The second part specializes in simulation of classical and quantum systems with instructive examples spanning many fields in physics, from a classical rotor to a quantum bit. All program examples are realized as Java applets ready to run in your browser and do not require any programming skills.

ContentPart I: Numerical Methods.- Error Analysis.- Interpolation.- Numerical Differentiation.- Numerical Integration.- Systems of Inhomogeneous Linear Equations.- Roots and Minima.- Fourier Transformation.- Random Numbers and Monte-Carlo-Methods.- Eigenvalue Prob-lems.- Data Fitting.- Equations of Motion.- Part II: Simulation of Classical and Quantum Systems.- Rotational Motion.- Simulation of Thermodynamic Systems.- Random Walk and Brownian Motion.- Electrostatics.- Waves.- Diffusion.- Nonlinear Systems.- Simple Quantum Systems

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2010. XVI, 138 p. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 810) SoftcoverISBN 978-94-007-0116-87 € 34,95 | £31.997 * € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | sFr 50,50


Fields of InterestClassical Continuum Physics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



The Theory of TurbulenceSubrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 1954 Lectures

E. A. Spiegel, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA (Ed.)

Features7 Presents lessons from one of the greatest astrophysicists of our time7 Contains the original lecture notes from Subrahmanyan

Chandrasekhar’s course on the theory of turbulence7 Details the work of a Nobel laureate through the eyes and ears of

Edward Spiegel, an influential figure in convection and chaos theory

In January 1937, Nobel Prize in Physics laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was recruited to the University of Chicago. He was to remain there for his entire career, becoming Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics in 1952 and attaining emeritus status in 1985. This is where his then student Ed Spiegel met him during the sum-mer of 1954, attended his lectures on turbulence and jotted down the notes in hand. His lec-tures had a twofold purpose: they not only provided a very elementary introduction to some aspects of the subject for novices, they also allowed Chandra to organize his thoughts in preparation to formulating his attack on the statistical problem of homogeneous turbulence. After each lecture Ed Spiegel transcribed the notes and filled in the details of the derivations that Chandrasekhar had not included, trying to preserve the spirit of his presentation and even adding some of his side remarks. The lectures were rather impromptu and the notes as presented here are as they were set down originally in 1954. Now they are being made generally available for Chandrasekhar’s centennial.

Content1: The Turbulence Problem.- 2: The Net Energy Balance.- 3: The Interchange of Energy be-tween States of Motion.- 4.- Some Remarks.- 5: The Spectrum of Turbulent Energy.- 6: Some Preliminaries to the Development of a Theory of Turbulence.- 7: Heisenberg's Theory of Turbulence.- 8: Other Derivatives of K-2/3 Law.- 9: An Alternate Approach – Correlations.- 10: The Equations of Isotropic Turbulence.- 11: The Karman-Howarth Equations.- 12: The Meanings of the Defining Scalars.- 13: Some Results from the Karman-Howarth Equation.- 14: The Relation Between Fourth Order and Second Order Correlations when the Velocity Fol-lows a Gaussian Distribution.- 15: Chandrasekhar's Theory of Turbulence.- 16: A More Subjec-tive Approach to the Derivation of Chandrasekhar's Equation.- 17: The Dimensionless Form of Chandrasekhar's Equation.- 18: Some Aspects and Advantages of the New Theory.- 19: The Problem of Introducing the Boundary Conditions.- 20: Discussion of the Case of Negligible Inertial Term.- 21: The Case in which Viscosity is Neglected.- 22: Solution of the Non-Viscous Case near r = 0.- 23: Solution of the Heat Equation.- 24: Solution of the Quasi-Wave Equa-tion.- 25.- The Introduction of Boundary Conditions.- 26.- Epilogue.

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