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P. G. Abel, University of Leicester, UK

Visual Lunar and Planetary AstronomyWith the advent of CCDs and webcams, the focus of amateur astronomy has to some extent shifted from science to art. The object of many amateur astronomers is now to produce “stunning images” that, although beautiful, are not intended to have scientific merit. Paul Abel has been addressing this issue by promoting visual astronomy wherever possible – at talks to astronomical societies, in ar-ticles for popular science magazines, and on BBC TV’s The Sky at Night. Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is a comprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar and planetary astronomy, showing that even in the age of space telescopes and inter-planetary probes it is still possible to contribute scientifically with no more than a moderately-priced commercially made astronomical telescope.

Features 7 Stimulates amateur observers to make real scientific contributions instead of mere stunning images 7 Presents the rich history of scientific observation of solar system objects 7 Explains how to produce an accurate scientific record of visual observations

Contents Acknowledgements.- Foreword by Sir Patrick Moore.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: In-struments and Techniques.- Chapter 3: Mercury.- Chapter 4: Venus.- Chapter 5: Mars.- Chapter 6: Jupiter.- Chapter 7: Saturn.- Chapter 8: Uranus.- Index.

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

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryPopular science

Due July 2013

2013. XVI, 187 p. 54 illus., 29 in color. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 $34.99ISBN 978-1-4614-7018-2

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P. B. Baranov, Ioffe Physical -Technical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia

Magnetic Resonance of Semiconductors and Semiconductor NanostructuresFeatures 7 Explains techniques and combinations of MR and then uses them to analyze defects in semi-conductors and nanostructures 7 Presents novel methods for the first time in book format

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Fundamentals of electron paramagnetic resonance and related methods.- 2.1. Electron paramagnetic resonance (epr) .- 2.2. Electron spin echo (ese).- 2.3. Electron-nuclear double resonance (endor).- 2.4. Optically detected magnetic resonance (odmr).- 2.5. Optically detected cyclotron resonance (odcr).- 3. Retro-spectives: milestones of magnetic resonance in semiconductors.- 3.1. Donors, acceptors, transi-tion metals in si.- 3.2. Defects in diamond.- 3.3. Ii-vi, iii-v.- 3.4 silver halides.- 3.5. Wide-band-gap semiconductors.- 3.6. Beginning of nanostruc-ture era.- 4. State-of-art: magnetic resonance in semiconductors and semiconductor nanostruc-tures.- 4.1. Wide-band-gap semiconductors (zno, sic, aln, gan, diamond, etc.; carriers, transition and rare-earth elements).- 4.2. Organic semiconduc-tors. Magnetic properties of conjugated polymers.- 4.3. Semiconductor nanostructures (zno qds, alas/gaas, inas/gaas qws and sls, self-organized nanostructures: agcl/agbr in alkali halide matrix etc.) Localization and confinement of electrons in semiconductor nanostructures.- 4.4. Magnetic resonance on single quantum objects (single de-fects, single molecules, single quantum dots).

Fields of interestSemiconductors; Nanotechnology; Physical Chemistry

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due November 2013

2014. 400 p. 150 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $169.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1156-7

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C. Beck, Hubert Curien Multidisciplinary Institute, Strasbourg, France (Ed)

Clusters in Nuclei, Volume 3Following the pioneering discovery of alpha clustering and of molecular resonances, the field of nuclear clustering is today one of those do-mains of heavy-ion nuclear physics that faces the greatest challenges, yet also contains the greatest opportunities. After many summer schools and workshops, in particular over the last decade, the community of nuclear molecular physicists has decided to collaborate in producing a compre-hensive collection of lectures and tutorial reviews covering the field.

Features 7 State-of-the-art content written by the leading experts in the field 7 Tutorial self-contained style, useful as a self-study guide 7 Third volume of a set of volumes on the topic

Contents Faddeev Equation Approach for Three Cluster Nuclear Reactions.- Electromagnetic Transitions as a Probe of Nuclear Clustering.- Tomography of the Cluster Structure of Light Nuclei via Relativis-tic Dissociation.- From Light to Hyper-heavy Mol-ecules in Dynamical Mean-field Approach.- Co-valent Binding on the Femtometer Scale: Nuclear Molecules.- Clusterization in Ternary Fission.

Field of interestNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons



Due August 2013

2013. VIII, 232 p. 167 illus., 89 in color. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 875) Softcover7 $59.99ISBN 978-3-319-01076-2

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D. Berghmans, Royal Observatory of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium; A. d. Groof, ESA-ESAC, Madrid, Spain; M. Dominique, J.‑F. Hochedez, Royal Observatory of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (Eds)

The PROBA2 MissionThe First Two Years of Solar Observation

The PRoject for OnBoard Autonomy (PROBA) missions are a series of microsatellites launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) and intended to provide an in-orbit test platform for new technologies. The second satellite in the series, PROBA2, was launched on November 2, 2009. The primary mission goal of PROBA2 is to perform an in-flight demonstration of a series of new space-craft technologies.

Features 7 Provides an overview of the PROBA2 space-craft, its instrumentation and its initial suc-cesses 7 Presents the novel techniques and pro-cedures that PROBA2 employs to operate a small science mission, with applications to the spacecraft itself, the instruments, the mission operation can-ter and the science operation center 7 Discusses unique scientific opportunities that are available as a result of the SWAP and LYRA instruments onboard PROBA2

Contents From the Contents: Part I PROBA2 satellite and instrument papers.- Title TBA, on PROBA.- The SWAP EUV Imaging Telescope.- Part I Instrument Overview and Pre-Flight Testing.- The SWAP EUV Imaging Telescope.- Part II In-flight Perfor-mance and Calibration.- Title TBA, on LYRA.- Part II The PROBA2 Science Center.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Measure-ment Science and Instrumentation; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



Due July 2013

Originally published in Solar Physics journal, Vol. 286, No. 1, 2013.

Only available in print

2013. VI, 302 p. 164 illus., 107 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8186-7

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M. Bonamente, University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL, USA

Statistics and Analysis of Scientific DataStatistics and Analysis of Scientific Data covers the foundations of probability theory and statistics, and a number of numerical and analytical meth-ods that are essential for the present-day analyst of scientific data. Topics covered include probability theory, distribution functions of statistics, fits to two-dimensional datasheets and parameter esti-mation, Monte Carlo methods and Markov chains.

Features 7 Includes numerical tables of data for criti-cal distribution functions, making the textbook a self-contained guide for students 7 Covers the theory and practice of Monte Carlo Markov chains, a leading tool for the analysis of complex data sets, and a topic virtually absent in other text-books 7 Covers the foundations of probability theory and statistics, and a number of numerical and analytical methods that are essential for the present-day analyst of scientific data

Contents Theory of Probability.- Random Variables and Their Distribution.- Sum and Functions of Ran-dom Variables.- Estimate of Mean and Variance and Confidence Intervals.- Distribution Function of Statistics and Hypothesis Testing.- Maximum Likelihood Fit to a Two-Variable Dataset.- Good-ness of Fit and Parameter Uncertainty.- Com-parison Between Models.- Monte Carlo Meth-ods.- Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Markov Chains.- A: Numerical Tables.- B: Solutions.

Fields of interestStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Statistical Theory and Methods

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due July 2013

2013. X, 310 p. 34 illus., 2 in color. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-7983-3

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T. Buick, Orpington, UK

OrreryA Story of Mechanical Solar Systems, Clocks, and English Nobility

“Orrery” appeals to almost anyone interested in popular astronomy, astronomical mechani-cal devices, scientific instruments, the history of clocks - and even the history of aristocratic and prestigious families! Many people these days – not only astronomers – have a good idea of the main components of the Solar System. They might also know about the orrery, a mechanical model that shows the movements of the Moon and planets. But not too many know why it was so named and who it was named after. The Boyle family – the Earls of Orrery –include the famous Boyle of Boyle’s Law. But others were key in the history of the orrery, not the least being clockmakers.

Features 7 Presents the history and development of orreries and introduces the Irish earls of Or-rery after whom the astronomical device was named 7 Uniquely brings together the topics of clocks, orreries, and their connection to the Boyle family 7 Provides a fascinating example of the relationship between innovative thinking (invention) and precision engineering (execu-tion) 7 Offers practical tips and instructions on locating, and even building these fascinating solar system models

Contents Ancient Forms of Orreries.- Development of Sci-entific and Astronomical Instruments.- Tompion and Tellurions.- The Age of Clocks and Precision Engineering.- George Graham, the Clockmaker.- John Rowley and the Earl of Orrery.- The Earl of Orrery.- Orreries.- The Legacy.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy; History of Science



Due November 2013

2013. Approx. 250 p. 205 illus., 100 in color. (Astronomers’ Universe) Softcover7 approx. $34.95ISBN 978-1-4614-7042-7

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M. Bullimore, University of Oxford, UK

Scattering Amplitudes and Wilson Loops in Twistor SpaceScattering amplitudes are fundamental and rich observables in quantum field theory. Based on the observation that, for massless particles of spin-one or more, scattering amplitudes are much simpler than expected from traditional Feynman diagram techniques, the broad aim of this work is to understand and exploit this hidden structure. It uses methods from twistor theory to provide new insights into the correspondence between scat-tering amplitudes in supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory and null polygonal Wilson loops. By addi-tionally exploiting the symmetries of the problem, the author succeeds in developing new ways of computing scattering amplitudes.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Oxford, UK 7 A coherent presentation of new developments in the twistor theory approach to scattering amplitudes, not available elsewhere in the literature 7 Includes a clear introduction to the necessary mathematical background with references for further reading

Contents Introduction.- Review.- Amplitudes and MHV Diagrams.- On-Shell Recursion.- Wilson Loops.- Anomalies.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestQuantum Field Theories, String Theory; Math-ematical Physics; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory



Due August 2013

2013. VIII, 123 p. 41 illus., 11 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00908-7

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P. Burset Atienza, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

Superconductivity in Graphene and Carbon NanotubesProximity effect and nonlocal transport phenomena

The unique electronic band structure of gra-phene gives rise to remarkable properties when in contact with a superconducting electrode. In this thesis two main aspects of these junctions are analyzed: the induced superconducting proximity effect and the non-local transport properties in multi-terminal devices.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. the-sis by the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain 7 Winner of the University's Exceptional Doctoral Award 7 Cited more than 50 times in specialized journals by 2012 (year of de-fense) 7 Provides a major contribution to under-standing and computing the electronic structure and dynamics at a graphene-superconductor interface

Contents Background and theoretical framework.- Green functions techniques for graphene layers with edges.- The graphene-superconductor interface. - Nonlocal transport in graphene.- Cooper pair beam splitters in double quantum dots.- Summary and conclusions.- Methodology: Green functions techniques.- Transport in superlattices on single layer graphene.- Scattering amplitudes at the gra-phene-superconductor interface.- Green functions techniques applied to carbon nanotubes.- Equa-tion of motion approach to include interactions.

Fields of interestSurface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Theoretical, Math-ematical and Computational Physics



Due September 2013

2014. 192 p. 47 illus., 44 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-01109-7

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X. Calmet, B. Carr, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK; E. Winstanley

Quantum Black HolesWritten by foremost experts, this short book gives a clear description of the physics of quantum black holes. The reader will learn about quantum black holes in four and higher dimensions, primordial black holes, the production of black holes in high energy particle collisions, Hawking radiation, black holes in models of low scale quantum gravity and quantum gravitational aspects of black holes.

Contents Introduction.- Black Holes in General Relativ-ity.- Hawking Radiation and Black Hole Evapo-ration.- Primordial Black Holes.- Black Hole Formation in High Energy Particle Collisions.- Black Holes and Low Scale Quantum Gravity.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Particle and Nuclear Physics; Cosmology


Product categoryBrief

Due August 2013

2013. Approx. 70 p. 10 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Physics) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-38938-2

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A. R. Conrad, Kamuela, HI, USA

Software Systems for AstronomyThis book covers the use and development of software for astronomy. It describes the control systems used to point the telescope and oper-ate its cameras and spectrographs, as well as the web-based tools used to plan those observations. In addition, the book also covers the analysis and archiving of astronomical data once it has been ac-quired. Readers will learn about existing software tools and packages, develop their own software tools, and analyze real data sets.

Features 7 Provides students with the background and techniques required to obtain a job in the field of astronomy 7 Can be used as a textbook for astronomy, physics, and computer science classes 7 Will contain many problems and solu-tions to aid learning

Contents From the Contents: Observation Planning Software.- Target Planning.- Instrument Plan-ning.- Observing Software.- Observation Sequenc-ing.- Quick Look Analysis.- Data Reduction Software.- Techinques.- IRAF.- IDL.- Matlab and Others.- Data Archives.- Query Methods.- Table Queries.- Level-one Data Products.- Control Systems.- Instrument Control Systems.- Tele-scope Control Systems.- Systems For Real Time Interprocess Communication.- User Interface Design.- Software Engineering Process.- Requir-ments Definition.- Design Methodologies.- Life Cycle Cost.- Configuration Management.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Com-puter Applications; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation



Due July 2013

2013. VI, 116 p. 38 illus., 18 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-1-4614-7057-1

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V. Faraoni, Bishop’s University, QC, Canada

Special RelativityContents Fundamentals of Special Relativity.- Introduc-tion.- The Principle of Relativity.- Groups—the Galilei group.- Galileian law of addition of veloci-ties.- The lesson from electromagnetism.- The postulates of Special Relativity.- Consequences of the postulates.- Conclusion.- Problems.- The Lorentz transformation.- Introduction.- The Lo-rentz transformation.- Derivation of the Lorentz transformation.- Mathematical properties of the Lorentz transformation.- Absolute speed limit and causality.- Length contraction from the Lorentz transformation.- Time dilation from the Lorentz transformation.- Transformation of velocities and accelerations in Special Relativity.- Matrix representation of the Lorentz transformation.- The Lorentz group.- The Lorentz transformation as a rotation by an imaginary angle with imaginary time.- The GPS system.- Conclusion.- Prob-lems.- The 4-dimensional world view.- Intro-duction.- The 4-dimensional world.- Space-time diagrams.- Conclusion.- Problems.- The formalism of tensors.- Introduction.- Vectors and tensors.- Contravariant and covariant vec-tors.- Contravariant and covariant tensors.- Ten-sor algebra.- Tensor fields.- Index-free description of tensors.- The metric tensor.- The Levi-Civita symbol and tensor densities.- Conclusion.- Prob-lems.- Tensors in Minkowski spacetime.- Intro-duction.- Vectors and tensors in Minkowski space-time.- The Minkowski metric.- Scalar product and length of a vector in Minkowski spacetime.- Rais-ing and lowering tensor indices.- Causal nature of 4-vectors.- Hypersurfaces.- Gauss’ theorem.- Con-clusion.- Problems.- Relativistic mechanics.- In-troduction. [...]

Fields of interestClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences

Target groupsLower undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due August 2013

2013. XVI, 303 p. 51 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 $49.00ISBN 978-3-319-01106-6

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M. Frize, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada

Laura Bassi and Science in 18th Century EuropeThe Extraordinary Life and Role of Italy’s Pioneering Female Professor

This book presents the extraordinary story of a Bolognese woman of the settecento.

Features 7 Written by Monique Frize, Distinguished Research Professor, Carleton University and Professor Emerita, University of Ottawa 7 Tells the inspirational story of the first woman ap-pointed as Professor in Europe 7 Biography of general interest about a woman who forged a life time career and professional life in science in 18th century Italy

Contents An Extraordinary Event in 1732.- “Querelle des femmes” and Debates on the “Woman Ques-tion”.- Women in Science and Medicine in Europe Prior to the Eighteenth Century.- Laura Bassi: Her Education and Her Marriage.- The Slow Start of Laura Bassi’s Scientific Career and the Bolognese Community’s Response to her Work.- A Transi-tion from the “Old” to the New Science.- Scientific Works by Laura Bassi and Giuseppe Veratti.- Laura Bassi and her Networks (1732-1745).- Cor-respondence with Men in Science and Medicine (1746-1778).- Famous Women in Science in Laura Bassi’s Epoch.- After Laura Bassi: Women in Sci-ence and Health careers in Nineteenth Century Italy.

Fields of interestHistory and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; History of Science; Popular Science in Mathemat-ics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technol-ogy



Due July 2013

2013. XIX, 190 p. 17 illus., 7 in color. Softcover7 $39.99ISBN 978-3-642-38684-8

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G. Galati, Tor Vergata University - Roma, Roma, Italy

100 Years of RadarThis book, written by an expert in the field with a worldwide reputation, outlines the developments in radar and its applications during the past 100 years. Special attention is paid to the Italian and German contributions, which tend to be neglected in the scarce international literature. The entire historical period up to the present day is consid-ered, with documentation of all significant events since the issue of the first patent to Christian Hülsmeyer in 1904. Information is also provided on the exceptional people who have made possible the development of this technology.

Features 7 Covers the entire history of radar, worldwide, from 1904 through to the present day 7 Ad-dresses the main technical/scientific aspects often neglected by historians 7 Written by an expert in the field with a worldwide reputation 7 Enriched by numerous photos and drawings

Contents The unfortunate inventor and the lucky one - the Ur-radar, primordial apparatus.- The owls and the Owl - birth of the Italian radar.- A simulta-neous invention - the first developments.- The air defense and the alleged father of radar.- The Second World War and its legacies.- The radar flies: birth and development of airborne radar systems.- The Italian situation in post-war period: SMA, Microlambda, Sindel, Selenia, Contraves, GEM, IDS.- From terrestrial to space-based radar: the adventure of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).- Scops owls and bats - some considerations on the development of radar.- System Integration: final solution for the radar?.

Fields of interestElectronic Circuits and Devices; Aerospace Tech-nology and Astronautics; History and Philosophi-cal Foundations of Physics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due October 2013

2014. Approx. 500 p. 200 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-00583-6

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P. Gandini, University of Oxford, UK

Observation of CP Violation in B± → DK± DecaysCP violation is a well-established phenomenon in particle physics, but until 2001 it was only ob-served in kaons. In the last decade, several matter-antimatter asymmetries have been observed in neutral B mesons in line with the expectations of the Standard Model of the weak interaction. Direct CP violation is also expected in the decay rates of charged B+ mesons versus that of B- mesons, though the greatest effects are present in a decay that occurs just twice in 10 million decays. Such rarity requires huge samples to study and this is exactly what the LHC, and its dedicated B-phys-ics experiment LHCb provide. This thesis presents an analysis of the first two years of LHCb data. The author describes the first observation of the rare decay, B- → DK-, D → π-K+ and the first observa-tion of direct CP violation in this B decay.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Oxford, UK 7 First observation of CP violation in charged B decays 7 Presents the results of an original high-energy physics analysis

Contents Introduction.- CP violation in the SM and the CKM angle γ.- The LHCb experiment at the LHC.- Reconstruction and selection.- Background studies.- The simultaneous fit.- Results.- Conclu-sions.- Distributions of the BDT input variables.- Validation of the ApT variable.- Histograms of systematic errors.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory



Due July 2013

2013. XIII, 165 p. 127 illus., 115 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-01028-1

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S. Gopalakrishnan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; S. Narendar, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Hyderabad, India

Wave Propagation in NanostructuresNonlocal Continuum Mechanics Formulations

Wave Propagation in Nanostructures describes the fundamental and advanced concepts of waves propagating in structures that have dimensions of the order of nanometers. The book is fundamen-tally based on non-local elasticity theory, which includes scale effects in the continuum model.

Features 7 First book to cover nonlocal continuum mechanics methods applied to nanostruc-tures 7 Fulfills the need for a new comprehen-sive book on wave propagation in nanostruc-tures 7 Presents material which can be used to develop a graduate level course in wave propaga-tion in nanostructures

Contents Introduction to Nanostructures.- Introduc-tory Concepts of Wave Propagation Analysis in Structures.- Various Modeling Techniques for Nanostructures.- Theory of Nonlocal Elasticity.- Material Property and Nonlocal Scale Parameter Estimation for SWCNTs.- Wave Propagation in 1D-Nanostructures: Nanorods.- Wave Propaga-tion in 1D-Nanostructures: Nanobeams.- Wave Propagation in Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.- Wave Propagation in Coupled 1D-Nanosystems.- Wave Propagation in 2D-Nanostructures.- Wave Propagation in Nanoshells.

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Mechanics



Due September 2013

2013. X, 349 p. 157 illus., 147 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-01031-1

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A. Grozin, Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, Novosibirsk, Russia

Introduction to Mathematica® for PhysicistsThe basics of computer algebra and the language of Mathematica are described. This title will lead toward an understanding of Mathematica that allows the reader to solve problems in physics, mathematics, and chemistry. Mathematica is the most widely used system for doing mathematical calculations by computer, including symbolic and numeric calculations and graphics. It is used in physics and other branches of science, in math-ematics, education and many other areas.

Features 7 Features in-depth introduction to Mathemat-ica 7 Uses examples from physical sciences to illustrate the value of Mathematica 7 Concisely teaches students the basics of the Mathematica language and some fundamental algorithms, with-out unnecessary detail

Contents Part I Lectures.- Computer algebra systems.- Overview of Mathematica.- Expressions.-Patterns and substitutions.- Functions.- Mathematica as a programming language.- Gröbner bases.- Cal-culus.- Risch algorithm.- Linear algebra.- Input--output and strings.- Packages.- Part II Computer classes.- Plots.- Trigonometric functions.- Quan-tum oscillator.- Spherical harmonics.- Adding angular momenta in quantum mechanics.- Clas-sical nonlinear oscillator.- Cyclohexane.- Multi-ζ functions.- Quantum nonlinear oscillator.- Rie-mann curvature tensor.- Rainbow.- Problems for students.

Fields of interestNumerical and Computational Physics; Computer Applications in Chemistry; Particle and Nuclear Physics



Due August 2013

2013. X, 190 p. 82 illus., 19 in color. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 $69.99ISBN 978-3-319-00893-6

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T. Howard, SWRI, Boulder, CO, USA

Space Weather and Coronal Mass EjectionsSpace weather has attracted a lot of attention in recent times. Severe space weather can disrupt spacecraft, and on Earth can be the cause of power outages and power station failure. It also presents a radiation hazard for airline passengers and astronauts. These “magnetic storms” are most commonly caused by coronal mass ejections, or CMES, which are large eruptions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun that can reach speeds of several thousand km/s. In this SpringerBrief, Space Weather and Coronal Mass Ejections, au-thor Timothy Howard briefly introduces the coro-nal mass ejection, its scientific importance, and its relevance to space weather at Earth and other planets. This title focuses on the latest advances in CME observation and modeling, including new results from the NASA STEREO and SDO missions. It also includes topical issues regarding space weather and the most recent observations and anecdotal examples of the impacts of space weather and CMEs.

Features 7 Introduces coronal mass ejections, their scientific importance and their relevance to space weather at Earth and other planets 7 Includes anecdotal examples of the impact of space weather and CMEs

Contents Introduction.- History.- Observation and Modeling.- Relevance to Space Weather.- Recent Developments

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Planetol-ogy; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



Due July 2013

2013. XIII, 107 p. 31 illus., 18 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-1-4614-7974-1

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J. L. Jenkins, Homer, IL, USA

Observing the SunA Pocket Field Guide

“Observing the Sun” is for amateur astronomers at all three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. The beginning observer is often trying to find a niche or define a specific interest in his hobby, and the content of this book will spark that interest in solar observing because of the focus on the dynamics of the Sun. Intermediate and advanced observers will find the book invaluable in identifying features (through photos, charts, diagrams) in a logical, orderly fashion and then guiding the observer to interpret the observations. Because the Sun is a dynamic celestial body in constant flux, astronomers rarely know for certain what awaits them at the eyepiece. All features of the Sun are transient and sometimes rather fleet-ing. Given the number of features and the complex life cycles of some, it can be a challenging hobby. “Observing the Sun” provides essential illustra-tions, charts, and diagrams that depict the forms and life cycles of the numerous features visible on the Sun.

Features 7 Provides a quick reference guide for identifying and classifying features found on the Sun 7 Pro-vides essential illustrations, charts, and diagrams that depict the forms and life cycles of features vis-ible on the Sun 7 Includes instructions on how to observe the Sun safely

Contents The Sun is a Star.- Observe the Sun.- Identify Solar Features.- Record Your Observations.

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



Due August 2013

2013. XVII, 181 p. 75 illus., 12 in color. (Astronomer’s Pocket Field Guide) Softcover7 $29.99ISBN 978-1-4614-8014-3

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New SeriesScience and FictionSeries Editors: M. Alpert, M. Brotherton, V. Callaghan, A. H. Eden, G. Landis, R. Rucker, D. Schulze‑Makuch, R. Vaas, S. Webb, U. Walter, P. Ball, G. Benford

Science and Fiction – A Springer Series In many respects the intellectual challenges of discovering new science and creating plausible new fictional worlds are two sides of the same coin. They both demand an understanding of the way the world is and, based on this, an ability to imagine how it might be. The books/e-books in this new series will take various approaches to exploring and ex-ploiting the narrow and often ill-defined frontier between science and science fiction, in particular seeking to discover mutual influences and to promote fruitful interaction. The main pillars of the series will be concise works that: 1. Indulge in science speculation – describing, in accessible manner, interesting, plausible yet unproven ideas that are not close enough to established knowledge to be accepted in a scientific journal. See examples of possible topics below. 2. Exploit science fiction for teaching purposes and as a means of promot-ing critical thinking, in particular to address ever-present anti-science currents. 3. Analyze the interplay of science and science fiction – through-out the history of the genre and looking ahead. Have ideas in science fiction led to real progress in physics, astronomy, computer-, life- and cognitive science? Where are there unexploited opportuni-ties? How has science fed back into literature? 4. Publish essays on related topics, probably with a philosophical tenor. E.g. Where are the borders of science? Which of these might we be able to transcend and how? The interplay of literature and knowledge; The psychology of science and science fiction; Science as a creative process; Imagination and possible worlds. 5. Publish fictional short stories where (i) the scientific content is a major component and (ii) the text is supplemented by a substantial summary of the science underlying the plot. All submitted proposals/manuscripts will be refereed for their suitability in reaching these goals while retaining a high level of scientific (and narrative) credibility. Proposals/manuscripts are approved at the discretion of the editorial board and publisher. Authors will be encouraged to keep their manuscripts to a maximum of 80.000 words. The published works will be largely nontechni-cal; they will inform, entertain and stimulate. The series as a whole will promote the interaction and cross-fertilization of science and science fiction. In this way it will be a reaction vessel for inspired new scientific ideas – whether fiction, fact, or forever undecidable. The Springer Series “Science and Fiction” intends to go where no one has gone before!

N. Kanas, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA

The New MartiansA Scientific Novel

The year is 2035, and the crew from the first expedition to Mars is returning to Earth. The crewmembers are anxious to get home, and ennui pervades the ship. The mood is broken by a series of mysterious events that jeopardize their safety. Someone or something is threatening the crew. Is it an alien being? A psychotic crewmember? A malfunctioning computer? The truth raises ques-tions about the crewmembers’ fate and that of the human race. In this novel, the intent is to show real psychological issues that could affect a crew returning from a long-duration mission to Mars. The storyline presents a mystery that keeps the reader guessing, yet the issues at stake are based on the findings from the author’s research and other space-related work over the past 40+ years. The novel touches on actual plans being discussed for such an expedition as well as notions involving the search for Martian life and panspermia. The underlying science, in particular the psychologi-cal, psychiatric, and interpersonal elements, are introduced and discussed by the author in an extensive appendix.

Features 7 Introduces and illustrates the emergent topic of space psychology in form of a scientific novel 7 Authored by a leading expert in space psychology 7 Contains a non-technical sum-mary of the underlying science

Contents Part I: The Novel.- The New Martians.- Part II: The Science Behind the Fiction.- Psychological Issues During an Expedition to Mars.- References.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Popular Science in Astronomy; Psychology Research



Due October 2013

2013. 130 p. (Science and Fiction) Softcover7 approx. $29.99ISBN 978-3-319-00974-2

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J. M. Köhler, Technical University Ilmenau, Germany; B.‑P. Cahill, Göttingen, Germany (Eds)

Micro-Segmented FlowApplications in Chemistry and Biology

The book is dedicated to the method and applica-tion potential of micro segmented flow. The recent state of development of this powerful technique is presented in 12 chapters by leading research-ers from different countries. In the first section, the principles of generation and manipulation of micro-fluidic segments are explained. In the sec-ond section, the micro continuous-flow synthesis of different types of nanomaterials is shown as a typical example for the use of advantages of the technique in chemistry.

Features 7 Introduces the most promising field of micro-fluidics and lab-on-a-chip technology 7 Explains the principle and the important application potential of micro-segmented flow 7 Introduces brand-new microfluidic approaches for generating high-quality nanomaterials 7 Presents droplet-based techniques for biological screenings

Contents From the Contents: Part I Generation, manipula-tion and characterization of micro fluid seg-ments.- Microfluidic droplets on rails and anchors: fluid manipulation and single cell analysis.- Part II Chemical application in micro continuous-flow synthesis of nanoparticles.- Solid particle handling in micro reaction technology - practical chal-lenges and application of micro fluid segments for particle-based processes.- Part III Biological ap-plication: cell-free biotechnology, cell cultivation and screening systems.- Application of micro fluid segments in cell-free biotechnology.

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Biotechnology



Due August 2013

2013. XVI, 328 p. 163 illus., 91 in color. (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-38779-1

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N. Laanait, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, USA

Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter InterfacesIon Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter In-terfaces presents an investigation that combines experiments, theory, and computer simulations to demonstrate that the interdependency between ion correlations and other ion interactions in solu-tion can explain the distribution of ions near an electrified liquid/liquid interface. The properties of this interface are exploited to vary the coupling strength of ion-ion correlations from weak to strong while monitoring their influence on ion distributions at the nanometer scale with X-ray reflectivity and on the macroscopic scale with interfacial tension measurements.

Features 7 Nominated by the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, as an outstanding Ph.D. the-sis 7 Represents a significant advance towards understanding the nature and role of ion correla-tions in charged soft matter 7 Facilitates the con-nection between theoretical models and empirical investigations of ion correlations in various set-tings, which is of relevance to strongly correlated soft matter systems

Contents The Poisson-Boltzmann Equation.- Electrochemi-cal Methods.- X-Ray Reflectivity Studies of Ion Condensation at the Electrified Liquid/Liquid Interface.- Sterically Modified Poisson-Boltzmann Equation.- Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Solvent Correlations.- The Role of Electrostatic Ion Correlations in Ion Condensation.

Fields of interestSoft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Electrochemistry; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films



Due September 2013

2013. XV, 203 p. 56 illus., 51 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00899-8

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P. D. Lin, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

New Computation Methods for Geometrical OpticsThis book employs homogeneous coordinate notation to compute the first- and second-order derivative matrices of various optical quantities. It will be one of the important mathematical tools for automatic optical design. The traditional geo-metrical optics is based on raytracing only. It is very difficult, if possible, to compute the first- and second-order derivatives of a ray and optical path length with respect to system variables, since they are recursive functions. Consequently, current commercial software packages use a finite dif-ference approximation methodology to estimate these derivatives for use in optical design and analysis.

Features 7 Employs homogeneous coordinate notation to compute the first-and second-order derivative matrices of various optical quantities 7 Written for researchers, designers and graduate stu-dents 7 Serves as an important mathematical tool for automatic optical design

Contents Homogeneous coordinate notation.- Skew-Ray Tracing at Boundary Surfaces.- Modeling an Opti-cal System.- Paraxial Optics for Axis-Symmetrical Systems.- The Jacobian Matrix of a Ray with respect to System Variable Vector.- Point Spread Function and Modulation Transfer Function.- Optical Path Length and Its Jacobian Matrix with respect to System Variable Vector.- The Wavefront Shape, Irradiance, and Caustic Surface in an Opti-cal System.

Fields of interestOptics and Electrodynamics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Numerical and Computa-tional Physics



Due August 2013

2013. 300 p. 125 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 178) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-981-4451-78-9

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V. Méndez, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallés, Spain; D. Campos, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; F. Bartumeus, Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes, Spain

Stochastic Foundations in Movement EcologyAnomalous Diffusion, Front Propagation and Random Searches

This book presents the fundamental theory for non-standard diffusion problems in movement ecology. Lévy processes and anomalous diffusion have shown to be both powerful and useful tools for qualitatively and quantitatively describing a wide variety of spatial population ecological phenomena and dynamics, such as invasion fronts and search strategies.

Features 7 First textbook style introduction to this emerging field 7 Contains exercises and solu-tions 7 Co-authored by leading researchers with complementary backgrounds

Contents Elements of Probability Theory.- Introduction to Stochastic Processes.- Microscopic, Mesoscopic and Macroscopic Descriptions of Dispersal- Continuous-Time Random Walks and Anomalous Diffusion.- Reaction-Dispersal Models and Front Propagation.- Stochastic Optimal Foraging Theo-ry.- Cell Motion and Chemotaxis.- Host-Pathogen Interactions.- Biological Invasions.- Random Search in Model Organisms.

Fields of interestSocio- and Econophysics, Population and Evo-lutionary Models; Theoretical Ecology/Statistics; Genetics and Population Dynamics



Due August 2013

2013. IV, 314 p. 85 illus., 15 in color. (Springer Series in Synergetics) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-39009-8

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F. Pandolfi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Search for the Standard Model Higgs Boson in the H → ZZ → l + l - qq Decay Channel at CMSThe theoretical foundations of the Standard Model of elementary particles relies on the existence of the Higgs boson, a particle which has been revealed for the first time by the experiments run at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012. As the Higgs boson is an unstable particle, its search strategies were based on its decay products. In this thesis, Francesco Pandolfi conducted a search for the Higgs boson in the H → ZZ → l + l - qq Decay Channel with 4.6 fb -1 of 7 TeV proton-proton collision data collected by the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the University of Rome La Sapienza 7 Describes novel techniques, such as the analysis tool imple-mented to distinguish between jets originated by quarks and gluons 7 Offers a complete and highly readable description of a proton-proton collider analysis accessible even to non-specialists

Contents Introduction.- The Hunt for the Higgs Boson.- The Large Hadron Collider and the CMS Experi-ment.- Jet Reconstruction and Calibration.- Event Selection.- Systematic Uncertainties.- Statistical Interpretation of Results.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestParticle and Nuclear Physics; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory; Measurement Science and Instrumentation



Due July 2013

2013. XI, 131 p. 75 illus., 22 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00902-5

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A. L. Peratt, Los Alamos, NM, USA

Physics of the Plasma UniverseToday many scientists recognize plasma as the key element to understanding the generation of magnetic fields in planets, stars, and galaxies; the behavior of stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium; the acceleration and transport of cosmic rays, their effect on earth-bound artifacts; and many other phenomena occurring in radio galax-ies, galactic nuclei, and quasars. These phenomena increasingly are recognized as a unified discipline. The material in Physics of the Plasma Universe ad-dresses topics in contemporary astrophysics such as magnetism in plasma; the generation of electric fields in space plasmas; double-layers; synchrotron radiation, cosmic radiation, energy transport in plasmas; and particle-in-cell simulation on super-computers of astrophysical plasmas.

Features 7 Compares 20 year-old assumptions from the first edition, which were based on laboratory data, with recent satellite observations to verify and validate plasma astrophysics theory 7 Presents the known properties of matter in the plasma state, going from the fundamentals to astrophysi-cal applications 7 Includes examples of scientific problems, as well as numerous illustrations and appendices

Contents Cosmic Plasma Fundamentals.- Birkeland Cur-rents in Cosmic Plasma.- Biot-Savart Law in Cos-mic Plasma.- Electric Fields in Cosmic Plasma.- Double Layers in Astrophysics.- Synchrotron Radiation.- Transport of Cosmic Radiation.- Par-ticle in Cell Simulation of Cosmic Plasma.

Fields of interestPlasma Physics; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Cosmology



Due November 2013

2nd ed. 2014. X, 400 p. 220 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $169.00ISBN 978-1-4614-7818-8

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K. Schmitz, University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan

The B−L Phase TransitionImplications for Cosmology and Neutrinos

Several of the very foundations of the cosmologi-cal standard model — the baryon asymmetry of the universe, dark matter, and the origin of the hot big bang itself — still call for an explanation from the perspective of fundamental physics. This work advocates one intriguing possibility for a consistent cosmology that fills in the theoreti-cal gaps while being fully in accordance with the observational data. At very high energies, the uni-verse might have been in a false vacuum state that preserved B-L, the difference between the baryon number B and the lepton number L as a local symmetry. In this state, the universe experienced a stage of hybrid inflation that only ended when the false vacuum became unstable and decayed, in the course of a waterfall transition, into a phase with spontaneously broken B-L symmetry.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg, Germany 7 Offers a consistent and testable picture of the origin of the hot early universe 7 Presents a detailed and time-resolved description of the reheating process after infla-tion 7 Includes an extensive introduction to early universe cosmology, accessible to non-specialists

Contents Early Universe Cosmology.- Framework for a Consistent Cosmology.- Neutrino Phenomenol-ogy.- Supersymmetric Abelian Higgs Model.- Nonperturbative Dynamics.- The Reheating Pro-cess.- WIMP Dark Matter from Heavy Gravitino Decays.

Fields of interestCosmology; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory



Due October 2013


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C. Schneider, RISC Linz, Austria; J. Blümlein, DESY, Zeuthen, Germany (Eds)

Computer Algebra in Quantum Field TheoryIntegration, Summation and Special Functions

Features 7 Combines techniques methods from spe-cial functions and computer algebra applied to quantum field theory 7 Contains survey articles written by mathematicians and physicists 7 De-scribes algorithms and techniques developed by interdisciplinary teams of mathematicians, theo-retical particle physicists and computer scientists

Contents Harmonic sums, polylogarithms, special numbers, and their generalizations. - Multiple Zeta values and modular forms in quantum field theory. - Computer-assisted proofs of some identities for Bessel functions of fractional order. - Conformal methods for massless Feynman integrals and large Nf methods. - The holonomic toolkit. - Orthogo-nal polynomials. - Creative telescoping for holo-nomic functions. - Renormalization and Mellin transforms. - Relativistic Coulomb integrals and Zeilberger’s holonomic systems approach. - Hy-pergeometric functions in Mathematica. - Solving linear recurrence equations with polynomial coef-ficients. - Generalization of Risch’s algorithms to special functions. - Multiple hypergeometric series -- Appell series and beyond. - Simplifying multiple sums in difference fields. - Potential of FORM 4.0. - Feynman graphs.

Fields of interestElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Mathematical Physics; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory



Due August 2013

2013. XII, 402 p. 41 illus., 1 in color. (Texts & Monographs in Symbolic Computation) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1615-9

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A. Sengupta, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, Göttingen, Germany

Topological MicrofluidicsNematic Liquid Cystals and Nematic Colloids in Microfluidic Environment

This work represents one of the first comprehen-sive attempts to seamlessly integrate two highly active interdisciplinary domains in soft matter sci-ence – microfluidics and liquid crystals (LCs). Mo-tivated by the lack of fundamental experiments, Dr. Sengupta initiated systematic investigation of LC flows at micro scales, gaining new insights that are also suggestive of novel applications.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self Organization (MPIDS), Göttingen, Ger-many 7 Comprehensive coverage through illustrations and gradual development of the topic 7 Gives a clear view of the interdisciplinary possibilities offered by Topological Microfluid-ics 7 Explores a variety of experimental cases of potential interest to numerical/theoretical physicists 7 Author's comments/inputs on the practical aspects of the work will be especially use-ful to experimental physicists

Contents Liquid crystal theory.- Materials and experimen-tal methods.- Functionalization of microfluidic devices.- Nematic liquid crystals confined within a microfluidic device: Static case.- Flow of nematic liquid crystals in a microfluidic environment.- Nematic colloids in microfluidic confinement.- Ongoing research.

Fields of interestSoft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



Due July 2013

2013. XVIII, 153 p. 96 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00857-8

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A. A. Snarskii, I. V. Bezsudnov, V. A. Sevrukov, A. Morozovskiy, J. Malinsky

Transport Processes in Macroscopically Disordered MediaFrom Mean Field Theory to Percolation

Contents Introduction.- The Methods of Description of the Macroscopically Disordered Media.- Effec-tive Conductivity of Macroscopically Disordered Systems.- Elements of Geometrical Theory of Per-colation.- Effective Conductivity in Geometrical Percolation Theory.- Selfdual Media.- Continual Percolation Problem.- The Systems with Exponen-tially Broad Spectrum of Local Disorder.- Finite Scaling.- Conductivity of Percolation Layer.- AC Conductivity.- Galvano-Magnetic Properties of Macroscopically Disordered Media.- Flicer Noise (1/f-noise).- Higher Current Moments.- Thermo-electric Properties.- Effective Elastic Properties.- Non-linear Properties of Composites.- Effective Properties of Ferromagnetic Composites.- Tem-perature Coefficient of Resistance and the Third Harmonic Generation in the Vicinity of the Perco-lation.- Instability and Chaos in the Macroscopi-cally Disordered Media with Weak Dissipation.- Percolation-like Description of the Abrikosov Vortex.- Anderson Localization in the Percolation Structure.- Kinetic Processes in Inhomogenous Self-Aware Media.

Fields of interestSoft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due July 2014

2014. X, 310 p. 102 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8290-2

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D. S. Stevenson, Sherwood, UK

Ultranovae!Blasts from the Frontier of Astronomy

‘Supernovae!: Blasts from the Frontier of Astrono-my’ examines the most recent and exciting discov-eries about what happens at the end of the stellar evolution of a massive stars. This book focuses on the extreme - the most intense and brilliant of astronomical explosions. It features the discoveries of SN 2007bi, a pair-instability supernova and SN 2006gy, a pulsational-pair instability supernova, or hypernova.

Features 7 Examines the most recent and exciting discov-eries about what happens at the end of the stellar evolution of a massive star 7 Includes contro-versial topics like the calcium-rich supernovae recently discovered by the Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope (KAIT) 7 Discusses types of highly energetic and enigmatic supernovae in simple terms

Contents The Evolution of Massive Stars.- The Top of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram.- Collapsars, Hypernovae, and Long Gamma Ray Bursts.- Quiet supernovae, and Death by Fall-Back.- Luminous Blue Variables and Supernova ‘Imposters’.- Death by Magnetar.- Pulsational Pair Instability and Pair Instability Supernovae.- Luminous Blue Flashes.- Population III Stars.- The Impact of Nuclear Reactions of Massive Stars on the Present Day Universe.- Red Novae and the Enigma of V838 Monocerotis.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Particle and Nuclear Phys-ics



Due November 2013

2014. 224 p. 80 illus., 20 in color. (Astronomers’ Universe) Softcover7 approx. $34.95ISBN 978-1-4614-8135-5

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D. S. Stevenson, Sherwood, UK

Under a Crimson SunProspects for Life in a Red Dwarf System

Gliese 581 is a red dwarf star some 20.3 light years from Earth. Red dwarfs are among the most nu-merous stars in the galaxy, and they sport diverse planetary systems. At magnitude 10, Gliese 581 is visible to amateur observers but does not stand out. So what makes this star so important? It is that professional observers have confirmed that it has at least four planets orbiting it, and in 2009, Planet d was described in the letters of The Astro-physical Journal as “the first confirmed exoplanet that could support Earth-like life.” Under a Crim-son Sun looks at the nature of red dwarf systems such as Gliese as potential homes for life. Realisti-cally, what are prospects for life on these distant worlds? Could life evolve and survive there? How do these planetary surfaces and geology evolve?

Features 7 Explores possible habitats for life on a tid-ally locked super-Earth called Gliese 581 d and other similar planets with red dwarf companion stars 7 Considers the impact of the diminutive parent star and the unusual orbit on the develop-ment of life on Gliese 7 Offers a summary of the factors that can account for life in a red dwarf system

Contents The Evolution of Red Dwarfs.- Gliese 581, a Plan-etary System 20 Light-years from Earth.- ‘Super-Earths’.- The Development of Life.- Prospects for Sustained Evolution.- Surface Conditions on Super Earths.- Gliese 581 - the Next 400 Billion Years.- Comparison with the Evolution of Earth.- Red Dwarfs - the Final Bastions of Life?.

Fields of interestAstrobiology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Planetology



Due August 2013

2013. XV, 245 p. 60 illus. in color. (Astronomers’ Universe) Softcover7 $34.99ISBN 978-1-4614-8132-4

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Y. Watanabe, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Formulation of Uncertainty Relation between Error and Disturbance in Quantum Measurement by Using Quantum Estimation TheoryIn this thesis, the author applies quantum estima-tion theory to investigate uncertainty relations between error and disturbance in quantum measurement.

Features 7 Error and disturbance in quantum mea-surement are formulated in terms of Fisher information 7 Using Lie algebraic approach to calculate the classical and quantum Fisher information 7 A groundbreaking work that establishes the fundamental bound on the ac-curacy of one measured observable and the disturbance on its conjugate one in the spirit of Heisenberg 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Tokyo's Physics Department in 2012

Contents Introduction.- Reviews of Uncertainty Relations.- Classical Estimation Theory.- Quantum Estima-tion Theory.- Expansion of Linear Operators by Generators of Lie Algebra su(d).- Lie Algebraic Approach to the Fisher Information Contents.- Er-ror and Disturbance in Quantum Measurements.- Uncertainty Relations between Measurement Errors of Two Observables.- Uncertainty Relations between Error and Disturbance in Quantum Mea-surements.- Summary and Discussion.

Fields of interestThermodynamics; Quantum Information Tech-nology, Spintronics; Assessment, Testing and Evaluation


Product categoryPh.D. Thesis

Due September 2013


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J. Wu, Z. M. Wang, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China (Eds)

Quantum Dot Solar CellsFeatures 7 Features comprehensive coverage of novel tech-nologies for quantum dot solar cells 7 Written by leading experts in the corresponding research areas 7 Supplies the keys to understanding the latest technologies for third-generation solar cells 7 Provides a foundation for future research in materials and optoelectronics for energy ap-plications

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1: Recent Progress in Colloidal Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells.- Chapter 2: Hierarchically Nanostructured Photoelectrodes for Quantum-Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells.- Chapter 3: Hybrid Optoelectronic Devices with Colloidal Quantum Dots.- Chapter 4: Control of photoin-duced charge transfer in semiconducting quantum dot-based hybrids.- Chapter 5: Theory of Quan-tum Dot Arrays for Solar Cell Devices.- Chapter 6: Material Selection for the Quantum Dot Inter-mediate Band Solar Cell.- Chapter 7: AlGaInAs quantum dots for intermediate band formation in solar cell devices.- Chapter 8: Requisites for highly efficient hot-carrier solar cells.- Chapter 9: In-creasing Efficiency with Multiple Exciton Genera-tion.- Chapter 10: Graphene Quantum dot based organic solar cells.- Chapter 11: Graphene and Quantum Dot Nanocomposites for Photovoltaic Devices.- Chapter 12: The Dynamics of Multiple Exciton Generation in Semiconductor Quantum Dots.- Chapter 13: Light-induced charge carrier dynamics at nanostructured interfaces investigated by ultrafast electron diffractive photovoltamme-try.- Chapter 14: Photonics and plasmonics for enhanced photovoltaic performance.- Index.

Fields of interestQuantum Optics; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Energy Technology



Due September 2013

2013. XV, 355 p. 217 illus., 172 in color. (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, Volume 15) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-8147-8

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A. Zammit‑Mangion, The University of Bristol, Bristol, UK; M. Dewar, New York, NY, USA; V. Kadirkamanathan, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK; G. Sanguinetti, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

Modeling Conflict Dynamics with Spatiotemporal DataThis authored monograph presents the use of dynamic spatiotemporal modeling tools for the identification of complex underlying processes in conflict, such as diffusion, relocation, heteroge-neous escalation, and volatility. The authors use ideas from statistics, signal processing, and ecol-ogy, and provide a predictive framework which is able to assimilate data and give confidence estimates on the predictions. The book also dem-onstrates the methods on the WikiLeaks Afghan War Diary, the results showing that this approach allows deeper insights into conflict dynamics and allows a strikingly statistically accurate forward prediction of armed opposition group activity in 2010, based solely on data from preceding years. The target audience primarily comprises research-ers and practitioners in the involved fields but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Features 7 Presents a self-contained introduction to con-flict modeling 7 Provides novel concepts which are broadly applicable 7 Contains supplemen-tary material, e.g. code and data sets 7 Written by experts in the field

Fields of interestSocio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolu-tionary Models; Mathematics in the Humanities and Social Sciences; Complexity



Due September 2013

2014. 90 p. 15 illus., 5 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Mathematical Methods) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-319-01037-3

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G. Zosi, C. Palmisano, M. Delfino, Università di Torino, Torino, Italy; N. Barbero, University of Torino, Torino, Italy

Pathways through Applied and Computational PhysicsThis book is intended for undergraduates and young researchers who wish to understand the role that different branches of physics and math-ematics play in the execution of actual experi-ments. The unique feature of the book is that all the subjects addressed are strictly interconnected within the context of the execution of a single experiment with very high accuracy, namely the redetermination of the Avogadro constant NA, one of the fundamental physical constants. The authors illustrate how the basic laws of physics are applied to describe the behavior of the quantities involved in the measurement of NA and explain the mathematical reasoning and computational tools that have been exploited.

Features 7 Provides fascinating insights into the role that different branches of physics and mathematics play in the execution of actual experiments, based on the example of redetermination of the Avoga-dro constant 7 Develops basic concepts from an elementary or intermediate level to the level required to tackle real problems 7 Illustrates the value and role of the Mathematica software environment

Contents Introduction.- Fundamentals of X-ray diffraction and X-ray interferometry.- Linear elasticity and anisotropy.- Propagation of thermal energy.- Anti-vibration mounting system.- Appendix.- Bibliog-raphy.

Fields of interestNumerical and Computational Physics; Applied and Technical Physics; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due October 2013

2014. XXIV, 332 p. 100 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 approx. $89.95ISBN 978-88-470-5219-2

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