News 4/2012 Physics 87 P. Ball, London, UK Why Society is a Complex Matter Meeting Twenty-first Century Challenges With a New Kind of Science e aim of this booklet is to show that it is possi- ble and productive to try to understand society as complex system. at approach has already been found to work in some cases: to offer explanations for social phenomena where other, more conventi- onal theories have failed. Features 7 Explains and exemplifies the application of complex-systems theory to understanding real and pressing societal problems, such as financial crises, pandemics, war and terrorism, human mobility and migration 7 Written in concise and acces- sible language by acclaimed science writer Philip Ball 7 Relevant to a broad readership – from non-specialist scientist and technologists to public administrators and the interested public Contents Society: a Complex Problem.- On the Road: Pre- dicting traffic.- Every Move You Make: Patterns of crowd movement.- Making Your Mind Up: Norms and decisions.- Broken Windows: e spread and control of crime.- e Social Web: Networks and their failures.- Spreading It Around: Mobility, disease and epidemics.- Aſter the Crash: Econo- mic and financial systems.- Love y Neighbour: How to foster cooperation.- Living Cities: Urban development as a complex system.- e Trans- formation of War: Modelling modern conflict.- Towards a Living Earth Simulator: e FuturICT Project. Fields of interests Socio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolutionary Models; Methodology of the Social Sciences; Complexity Target groups Popular/general Product category Popular science Due April 2012 2012. 80 p. 35 illus. in color. Softcover 7 * € (D) 16,00 | € (A) 16,45 | sFr 20,00 7 € 14,95 | £13.99 ISBN 978-3-642-28999-6 9<HTOGPC=cijjjg> R. Blossey, Institute de Recherche Interdisciplinaire, Villeneuve d‘Ascq, France Thin Liquid Films Dewetting and Polymer Flow is book is a treatise on the thermodynamic and dynamic properties of thin liquid films at solid surfaces and, in particular, their rupture instabi- lities. For the quantitative study of these pheno- mena, polymer thin films (sometimes referred to as “ultrathin”) have proven to be an invaluable experimental model system. What is it that makes thin film instabilities special and interesting? First, thin polymeric films have an important range of applications. Features 7 Unique coherent compendium of the theo- retical underpinnings of thin film dynamics, in particular their instabilities 7 Presents a large range of applications of existing thin polyme- ric films, as well as an outlook on promising future ones 7 Written for researchers across all interdisciplinary fields connected to thin films 7 Bridges between the ‘light’ and the more rigorous theoretical approaches to dewetting phenomena Contents Applications of in Films.- Statistical Mechanics of in Films.- Capillarity and Surface Tension.- Forces acting on Interfaces.- Wetting and Dewet- ting.- e Solid-Liquid Boundary.- Polymers as in Films: Glass Transition.- Hydrodynamics of in Films.- Lubrication Approximation for Viscous in Films.- Film Rupture.- Rims.- Fluc- tuations in in Films.- Visco-elastic in Films.- Mathematics of in-Film Equations.- Existence and Regularity of Solutions to in Film Equa- tions.- Numerics for in-Film Equations. Fields of interests Surface and Interface Science, in Films; Physical Chemistry; Surfaces and Interfaces, in Films Target groups Research Product category Monograph Due July 2012 2012. Approx. 225 p. (Theoretical and Mathematical Physics) Hardcover 7 * € (D) 90,90 | € (A) 93,45 | sFr 113,50 7 € 84,95 | £76.50 ISBN 978-94-007-4454-7 9<HTUELA=heefeh> S. Braibant, G. Giacomelli, M. Spurio, University of Bologna, Italy Particles and Fundamental Interactions: Supplements, Problems and Solutions A Deeper Insight into Particle Physics is volume is an exercises and solutions manual that complements the book „Particles and Funda- mental Interactions“ by Sylvie Braibant, Giorgio Giacomelli, and Maurizio Spurio. Features 7 Offers 170 exercises to test your understan- ding of all aspects of particle physics 7 All problems are provided with carefully explained solutions 7 Based on the lectures of Gior- gio M. Giacomelli, one of the most influential experimentalists in particle physics in the last 40 years 7 Based on the lectures of Giorgio M. Giacomelli, one of the most influential experimen- talists in particle physics in the last 40 years Contents Historical notes and fundamental concepts.- Par- ticle interaction with matter and detectors.- Par- ticle accelerators and particle detection.- e paradigm of interactions: the electromagnetic case.- First discussion of the other fundamental interactions.- Invariance and conservation prin- ciples.- Interactions of hadrons at low energies and the static quark model.- Weak interactions and neutrinos.- Discoveries in electron-positron colli- sions.- High energy interactions and the dynamic quark model.- e Standard Model of the Micro- cosm .- CP violation and particle oscillations.- Mi- crocosm and Macrocosm.- Fundamental aspects of nucleon interactions. Fields of interests Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Mathematical Methods in Physics Target groups Upper undergraduate Product category Undergraduate textbook Due April 2012 2012. X, 210 p. 41 illus., 6 in color. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover 7 * € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | sFr 60,00 7 € 44,95 | £40.99 ISBN 978-94-007-4134-8 9<HTUELA=hebdei>
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News 4/2012 Physics
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P. Ball, London, UK
Why Society is a Complex MatterMeeting Twenty-first Century Challenges With a New Kind of Science
The aim of this booklet is to show that it is possi-ble and productive to try to understand society as complex system. That approach has already been found to work in some cases: to offer explanations for social phenomena where other, more conventi-onal theories have failed.
Features 7 Explains and exemplifies the application of complex-systems theory to understanding real and pressing societal problems, such as financial crises, pandemics, war and terrorism, human mobility and migration 7 Written in concise and acces-sible language by acclaimed science writer Philip Ball 7 Relevant to a broad readership – from non-specialist scientist and technologists to public administrators and the interested public
Contents Society: a Complex Problem.- On the Road: Pre-dicting traffic.- Every Move You Make: Patterns of crowd movement.- Making Your Mind Up: Norms and decisions.- Broken Windows: The spread and control of crime.- The Social Web: Networks and their failures.- Spreading It Around: Mobility, disease and epidemics.- After the Crash: Econo-mic and financial systems.- Love Thy Neighbour: How to foster cooperation.- Living Cities: Urban development as a complex system.- The Trans-formation of War: Modelling modern conflict.- Towards a Living Earth Simulator: The FuturICT Project.
Fields of interestsSocio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolutionary Models; Methodology of the Social Sciences; Complexity
R. Blossey, Institute de Recherche Interdisciplinaire, Villeneuve d‘Ascq, France
Thin Liquid FilmsDewetting and Polymer Flow
This book is a treatise on the thermodynamic and dynamic properties of thin liquid films at solid surfaces and, in particular, their rupture instabi-lities. For the quantitative study of these pheno-mena, polymer thin films (sometimes referred to as “ultrathin”) have proven to be an invaluable experimental model system. What is it that makes thin film instabilities special and interesting? First, thin polymeric films have an important range of applications.
Features 7 Unique coherent compendium of the theo-retical underpinnings of thin film dynamics, in particular their instabilities 7 Presents a large range of applications of existing thin polyme-ric films, as well as an outlook on promising future ones 7 Written for researchers across all interdisciplinary fields connected to thin films 7 Bridges between the ‘light’ and the more rigorous theoretical approaches to dewetting phenomena
Contents Applications of Thin Films.- Statistical Mechanics of Thin Films.- Capillarity and Surface Tension.- Forces acting on Interfaces.- Wetting and Dewet-ting.- The Solid-Liquid Boundary.- Polymers as Thin Films: Glass Transition.- Hydrodynamics of Thin Films.- Lubrication Approximation for Viscous Thin Films.- Film Rupture.- Rims.- Fluc-tuations in Thin Films.- Visco-elastic Thin Films.- Mathematics of Thin-Film Equations.- Existence and Regularity of Solutions to Thin Film Equa-tions.- Numerics for Thin-Film Equations.
Fields of interestsSurface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Physical Chemistry; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films
S. Braibant, G. Giacomelli, M. Spurio, University of Bologna, Italy
Particles and Fundamental Interactions: Supplements, Problems and SolutionsA Deeper Insight into Particle Physics
This volume is an exercises and solutions manual that complements the book „Particles and Funda-mental Interactions“ by Sylvie Braibant, Giorgio Giacomelli, and Maurizio Spurio.
Features 7 Offers 170 exercises to test your understan-ding of all aspects of particle physics 7 All problems are provided with carefully explained solutions 7 Based on the lectures of Gior-gio M. Giacomelli, one of the most influential experimentalists in particle physics in the last 40 years 7 Based on the lectures of Giorgio M. Giacomelli, one of the most influential experimen-talists in particle physics in the last 40 years
Contents Historical notes and fundamental concepts.- Par-ticle interaction with matter and detectors.- Par-ticle accelerators and particle detection.- The paradigm of interactions: the electromagnetic case.- First discussion of the other fundamental interactions.- Invariance and conservation prin-ciples.- Interactions of hadrons at low energies and the static quark model.- Weak interactions and neutrinos.- Discoveries in electron-positron colli-sions.- High energy interactions and the dynamic quark model.- The Standard Model of the Micro-cosm .- CP violation and particle oscillations.- Mi-crocosm and Macrocosm.- Fundamental aspects of nucleon interactions.
Fields of interestsParticle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Mathematical Methods in Physics
P. Chamberlin, W. D. Pesnell, B. Thompson, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA (Eds)
The Solar Dynamics ObservatoryThis volume is dedicated to the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which was launched 11 Fe-bruary 2010. The articles focus on the spacecraft and its instruments: the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA), the Extreme Ultraviolet Variabi-lity Experiment (EVE), and the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI).
Features 7 Provides a complete overview of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and its three instruments: the Atmospheric Imaging Assem-bly (AIA), the Extreme Ultraviolet Variability Experiment (EVE) and the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI) 7 Discusses the initial calibrations, data products and data processing of all three SDO instruments 7 Describes the suc-cessful Education and Public Outreach activities related to SDO
Contents From the Contents: The Solar Dynamics Ob-servatory.- The Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) on the Solar Dynamics Observatory.- Initial Calibration of the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) on the Solar Dynamics Observatory.- He-liophysics Event Knowledgebase for the Solar Dynamics Observatory and Beyond.- Compu-ter Vision for the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).- Extreme Ultraviolet Experiment (EVE) on the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO): Over-view of Science Objectives, Instrument Design, Data Products and Model Developments.
Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Atmos-pheric Sciences; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryMonograph
Due April 2012
Previously published in the Solar Physics Journal, Vol. 275, No. 1-2, 2012
A. Das, A. DeBenedictis, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
The General Theory of RelativityA Mathematical Exposition
The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathema-tical Exposition will serve readers as a modern mathematical introduction to the general theory of relativity.
Features 7 Provides a number of important exact solutions which are not covered in many of the standard textbooks 7 Presents and proves a number of elegant theorems which have important conse-quences in general relativity theory 7 Offers mathematical rigor with precise and very lucid no-tations 7 Clear and detailed explanations make the book accessible to a broad audience
Contents Tensor Analysis on Differentiable Manifolds.- The Pseudo-Riemannian Space-Time Manifold M4.- Spherically Symmetric Space-Time Domains.- Sta-tic and Stationary Space-Time Domains.- Black Holes.- Cosmology.- Algebraic Classification of Field Equations.- The Coupled Einstein-Maxwell-Klein-Gordon Equations.- Appendix 1: Variational Derivation of Differential Equations.- Appendix 2: Partial Differential Equations.- Appendix 3: Canonical Forms of Matrices.- Appendix 4: Conformally Flat Space-Times and „the Fifth Force“.- Appendix 5: Linearized Theory and Gra-vitational Waves.- Appendix 6: Exotic Solutions: Wormholes, Warp-Drives, and Time Machines.- Appendix 7: Gravitational Instantons.- Appendix 8: Computational Symbolic Algebra Calculations.- References.- Index of Symbols.- Index.
Fields of interestsClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Mathematical Physics; Cosmology
R. Doornbos, S. van Loo, Embedded Systems Institute, Eindhoven, Netherlands (Eds)
From scientific instrument to industrial machineCoping with architectural stress in embedded systems
Architectural stress is the inability of a system design to respond to new market demands. It is an important yet often concealed issue in high tech systems. In From scientific instrument to industrial machine, we look at the phenomenon of architectural stress in embedded systems in the context of a transmission electron microscope system built by FEI Company. Traditionally, transmission electron microscopes are manually operated scientific instruments, but they also have enormous potential for use in industrial applica-tions.
Features 7 Condensed knowledge, relatively easily appli-cable in other contexts 7 Explains the type of problems without diving into details 7 Provides examples of how to address analogous problems in different domains 7 Understandable solutions to recognizable problems 7 Understandable solutions to recognizable problems
Contents Foreword.- Acknowledgements.- Part I Introduc-tion.- 1. The Endeavor.- Part II Architecture.- 2. Systems Architecture.- 3. Feasibility prototyping.- 4. Software architecture.- Part III Automation and control functions.- 5. Applications in automated microscopy.- 6. Focusing control.- 7. Positioning control.- Part IV Conclusion.- 8. Final words.- Ap-pendix. Condor Project Publications.
Fields of interestsSpectroscopy and Microscopy; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryBrief
Due May 2012
2012. 90 p. 61 illus., 15 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-94-007-4146-1
Y. Fan, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, USA; G. Fisher, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA (Eds)
Solar Flare Magnetic Fields and PlasmasFeatures 7 Presents new and unique applications of vector magnetogram observations for understanding energy transport and transient forces that occur during solar flares 7 Includes unique new obser-vations of stellar flare data and attempts to apply them to solar flare observations 7 Proposes a critical new analysis of the effects of finite resolu-tion in solar magnetic field maps and shows how finite resolution affects inversions of the magnetic structure of the solar atmosphere
Contents Efficient Techniques for Radiation Transfer in Three-Dimensional MHD Models.- Radiative Cooling in MHD Models of the Quiet Sun Con-vection Zone and Corona.- Understanding Flare Radiation Processes.- Global Forces and Momenta During Solar Flare Energy Release.- The Evolution of Sunspot Magnetic Fields Associated with a So-lar Flare.- Global Forces in Eruptive Solar Flares.- Data Analysis and Theory for Analysis of Vector Magnetogram Data.- Modeling and Interpreting the Effects of Spatial Resolution on Solar Magnetic Field Maps.- Magnetic Connectivity Between Active Regions 10987, 10988, 10989 by Means of Nonlinear Force-Free Field Extrapolation.- Magnetic Energy Storage and Current Density Distributions for Different Force-Free Models.- Connections Between Magnetic Topology in the Solar Atmosphere and Eruptive Flares and CMEs.- Predictions of Energy and Helicity in Four Major Eruptive Solar Flares.
Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Plasma Physics
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryMonograph
Due April 2012
Previously published in Solar Physics journal, Vol. 277/1, 2012.
A. Finkler, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
Scanning NanoSQUID Microscope for Study of Vortex Matter in Type-II SuperconductorsCommon methods of local magnetic imaging dis-play either a high spatial resolution and relatively poor field sensitivity (MFM, Lorentz microscopy), or a relatively high field sensitivity but limited spatial resolution (scanning SQUID microsco-py). Since the magnetic field of a nanoparticle or nanostructure decays rapidly with distance from the structure, the achievable spatial resolution is ultimately limited by the probe-sample separation. This thesis presents a novel method for fabricating the smallest superconducting quantum interfe-rence device (SQUID) that resides on the apex of a very sharp tip. The nanoSQUID-on-tip displays a characteristic size down to 100 nm and a field sensitivity of 10^-3 Gauss/Hz^(1/2).
Features 7 Reports on a significant advance in the techno-logy of scanning SQUID techniques for imaging magnetic structures 7 Method has the potential to image individual electron spins 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the Weizmann Institute of Science
Mars and How to Observe ItMars, popularly known as the Red Planet because of its distinct color, is visible with the naked eye and is one of very few planets in the Solar System in which it is possible to see weather phenome-na and surface features and thus is a favorite for amateur and practical astronomers. Commer-cially made telescopes can reveal its dusty surface markings, brilliant polar ice caps, and atmospheric phenomena. Many of Mars‘s features appear to change shape and intensity with the seasons: its polar caps grow and shrink cyclically, clouds billow above the Martian surface, and sometimes great dust storms obscure vast sections of the planet.
Features 7 Uses the very latest imagery and data from Mars probes and rovers to present an up-to-date guide to Mars' geological history 7 Contains a unique set of specially prepared maps, fully labe-led, covering the entire Martian surface and Mars's moons 7 Author is an accomplished author who is also an experienced amateur astronomer who has been actively observing Mars for over 25 years
Contents About the Author.- Introduction.- Section I: Our Current Knowledge of Mars.- Chapter 1: Fourth Rock from the Sun.- Chapter 2: History of the Red Planet.- Chapter 3: Stuff and Substance.- Chapter 4: Atmospherics, Meteors, and Magentic Field.- Chapter 5: The Martian Moons.- Chapter 6: A Topographic Survey of Mars.- Section II: Obser-ving Mars.- Chapter 7: Following Mars.- Chapter 8: A Tour of Mars.- Chapter 9: Recording Mars.- Chapter 10: An Observer‘s Guide to Martian Apparitions.- Chapter 11: The Mars Observer‘s Equipment.- Glossary.- Index.
Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy; Planetology
W. Hergert, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany; T. Wriedt, Stiftung Institut für Werkstofftechnik, Bremen, Germany (Eds)
The Mie TheoryBasics and Applications
This book presents in a concise way the Mie theory and its current applications. It begins with an overview of current theories, computational methods, experimental techniques, and applica-tions of optics of small particles.
Features 7 Gives a concise overview of the Mie theory and its applications 7 Presents comprehensi-vely computational methods and experimental techniques 7 Contains the latest developments in scattering theory, plasmon resonance, multiple scattering and optical force
Contents Gustav Mie and Mie theory.- Nobel nano-particles on plane surfaces and plasmon resonances.- Mie theory and Gaussian laser beam scattering.- The extension of Mie theory to multiple spheres.- Mie theory, a review.- From theories by Lorenz and Mie to ontological under-determination of theo-ries by experiments.- Predicting the appearance of materials using Lorenz-Mie theory.- Rainbows, coronas and glories.- Optical force and torque on single and aggregated spheres: The trapping issue.- Dipole re-radiation effects in surface enhanced Raman scattering.- Mie theory extensions.
Fields of interestsAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Meteo-rology/Climatology
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryMonograph
Due June 2012
2012. X, 259 p. 78 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 169) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-28737-4
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J. Honerkamp, University Freiburg, Germany
Statistical PhysicsAn Advanced Approach with Applications
Contents Statistical Physics is more than Statistical Me-chanics.- Part I: Modeling of Statistical Systems.- Random Variables: Fundamentals of Probability Theory and Statistics.- Random Variables in State Space: Classical Statistical Mechanics of Fluids.- Random Fields: Textures and Classical Statistical Mechanics of Spin Systems.- Time-Dependent Random Variables: Classical Stochastic Processes.- Quantum Random Systems.- Changes of External Conditions.- Part II: Analysis of Statistical Sys-tems.- Estimation of Parameters.- Signal Analysis: Estimation of Spectra.- Estimators Based on a Probability Distribution for the Parameters.- Iden-tification of Stochastic Models from Observa-tions.- Estimating the Parameters of a Hidden Stochastic Model.- Statistical Tests and Classifi-cation Methods.- Appendix: Random Number Generation for Simulating Realizations of Random Variables.- Problems.- Hints and Solutions.
Fields of interestsStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Com-plexity; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Statis-tics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
3rd ed. 2012. IV, 554 p. 95 illus., 60 in color. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 93,507 € 69,95 | £62.99ISBN 978-3-642-28683-4
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O. Kastner, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Lattice Transformations in Shape Memory AlloysMolecular Dynamics Simulations
Materials sciences relate the macroscopic proper-ties of materials to their microscopic structure and postulate the need for holistic multiscale research. The investigation of shape memory alloys is a pri-me example in this regard. This particular class of materials exhibits strong coupling of temperature, strain and stress, determined by solid state phase transformations of their metallic lattices. The present book presents a collection of simulation studies of this behaviour. Employing conceptually simple but comprehensive models, the fundamen-tal material properties of shape memory alloys are qualitatively explained from first principles. Using contemporary methods of molecular dynamics si-mulation experiments, it is shown how microscale dynamics may produce characteristic macroscopic material properties.
Features 7 Excellent starting point for students and scientists entering this emerging field 7 Includes introductory sections of broad applicability in both Molecular Dynamics and modelling of bina-ry crystalline systems 7 Based on the author's own simple but powerful model, which has won acclaim for its scientific impact 7 Contains new results that will stimulate further progress in the field
Contents Preparations.- Method.- Two 3D Examples.- 2D Lennard-Jones Crystals.- Résumée.
Fields of interestsPhase Transitions and Multiphase Systems; Numerical and Computational Physics; Metallic Materials
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryMonograph
Due May 2012
2012. 150 p. 78 illus., 13 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 163) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-28618-6
D. Kuzmin, University of Dortmund, Germany; R. Löhner, George Mason University, Fairfax,VA, USA; S. Turek, Dortmund University of Technology, Germany (Eds)
Flux-Corrected TransportPrinciples, Algorithms, and Applications
Addressing students and researchers as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics practitioners, this book is the most comprehensive review of high-resolution schemes based on the principle of Flux-Corrected Transport (FCT). The foreword by J.P. Boris and historical note by D.L.
Features 7 Offers a step-by-step guide to numerical simulations of complex transport phenome-na 7 Provides an in-depth presentation of modern FCT algorithms and underlying design criteria 7 Publishes as the second edition of a successful volume, now with new generalizations supported by mathematical theory and physical principles 7 As a self-contained text it is aimed at readers with diverse backgrounds and research interests
Contents The conception, gestation, birth and infancy of FCT.- The design of flux-corrected transport (FCT) algorithms for structured grids.- On monotonically integrated large eddy simulation of tubulent flows based on FCT algorithms.- Large scale urban simulations with FCT.- 30 years of FCT.- Algebraic flux corretion I.- Algebraic flux correction II.- Algebraic flux correction III.- Alge-braic flux correction IV.- An evaluation of the FCT method for high-speed flows.- Flux-corrected and optimization-based remap.
Fields of interestsNumerical and Computational Physics; Compu-tational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering
Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology – New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen
Physical ChemistryPart 19C1
P. Franke, H. Seifert, Karlsruhe Inst. of Technology, Germany (Eds)
Binary Systems and Ternary Systems from C-Cr-Fe to Cr-Fe-WThermodynamic Properties of Inorganic Materials Compiled by SGTE, Subvolume C: Ternary Steel Systems, Phase Diagrams and Phase Transition Data
Following the publication of a first set of four volumes of SGTE compiled thermodynamic properties of inorganic substances, which dealt with pure substances (Subvolume A) and a second set of five volumes with selected thermodynamic data for binary alloy systems (Subvolume B), this set of volumes focuses on data for ternary systems for one vitally important specific class of materials, steels.
Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and easily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists. 7 Also available online on www.SpringerMaterials.com
Fields of interestsPhysics, general; Classical Continuum Physics; Physical Chemistry
Springer Praxis BooksAstronomy and Planetary SciencesC. Maccone, International Academy of Astronautics, Torino, Italy
Mathematical SETIStatistics, Signal Processing, Space Missions
Contents Part 1 – MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS FOR SETI.- Introduction to SETI.- The Drake Equation summarizing five billions years of Evolution in this Galaxy.- The Statistical Drake Equation (SDE).- The Statistical Equation of the Habitables (SHE).- Is there a Galactic Habitable Zone?.- Part 2 – ACTUAL SETI SEARCHES AND STRATE-GIES.- Summary of Fifty Years of SETI Searches (1960-2010).- Searching for Beacons in 2010: the Benford’s approach.- The Hipparcos Star Cata-logue of the Nearest 118,218 Stars in the Galaxy.- The Turnbull-Tarter ‚HabCat‘ Catalogue of the Nearest 17,129 Habitable Stars.- Future Space Mis-sions yielding more Star Catalogues: SIM, GAIA, TPF.- Current SETI Searches from the ground: ATA and the Berkeley SETI Program.- Future SETI Searches from the ground: ATA, LOFAR, ALMA, SKA.- Part 3 – IMPROVING THE SETI SIGNAL PROCESSING BY THE KLT.- A Simple Introduction to the KLT.- KLT from sources in uniform and decelerated motion.- KLT from sources in hyperbolic motion.- KLT from sources in arbitrary motion.- Part 4 – MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF THE PAST FOR EXTRAPOLA-TION INTO THE FUTURE.- SETI, Exoplanet Searches and Interstellar Flight: When are They Going to Merge?. [...]
Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Signal,Image and Speech Processing; Extraterrest-rial Physics, Space Sciences
Contents Preface.- Part I: The Gift of Light?.- Chapter 1: Living with Light.- Chapter 2: Light Polluti-on - The Problem Defined.- Chapter 3: Adverse Impacts of Inefficient Artificial Lighting.- Chapter 4: Artificial Lighting, Quality of Life and Health.- Chapter 5: Artificial Lighting and Crime.- Chapter 6: Quantifying the Problem.- Part II: Piercing the Veil - Techniques and Targets.- Chapter 7: Techniques.- Chapter 8: Targets.- Part III: Dark Future?.- Chapter 9: Light Pollution Solutions for the Twenty-First Century.- Appendices.- Appen-dix 1: The StarLight Conference 2007: Declaration in Defense of the Night Sky and the Right to Starlight (La Palma Declaration).- Appendix 2: Information about organizations committed to re-ducing light pollution.- Appendix 3: Starry Starry Night.- Appendix 4: The future of street lighting - a professional‘s view.- Appendix 5: Recommen-dations for good light control: the ILP guidance notes, the IDA Good Neighbor Practical Guide and Outdoor Lighting advice and an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) policy statement.- Appendix 6: Extracts from articles on the legal aspect of light pollution.- Appendix 7: Some ligh-ting myths (IDA).- Appendix 8: Advice from IDA and CfDS on seeking action on lighting and the environment from local authorities and others.- Appendix 9: Governmental guidelines on good lighting practice: examples.- Appendix 10: The IDA‘s Simple Guidelines for Lighting Regulations for Small Communities, Urban Neighborhoods, and Subdivisions.- Glossary of Terms.- Bibliogra-phy.- Index.
Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice
V. Plekhanov, Computer Science College, Tallinn, Estonia
Isotope Low-Dimensional StructuresElementary Excitations and Applications
This Briefs volume describes the properties and structure of elementary excitations in isotope low-dimensional structures. Without assuming prior knowledge of quantum physics, the present book provides the basic knowledge needed to understand the recent developments in the sub-disciplines of nanoscience isotopetronics, novel device concepts and materials for nanotechnology. It is the first and comprehensive interdisciplinary account of the newly developed scientific discipli-ne isotopetronics.
Features 7 Describes the influence of the isotopic compo-sition of nano-materials on elementary excitations in isotope low-dimensional structures 7 Presents the new sub-discipline of nanoscience isotopetro-nics to develop novel device concepts and materi-als for nanotechnology 7 Shows the application potential of controlling the isotopic composition of nano-materials
Contents Elementary excitations of isotope-mixed crystals.- Methods of the preparation of low dimensional structures.- Electron excitations in low-dimensi-onal structures.- Applications of low-dimensional structures.
Fields of interestsNanoscale Science and Technology; Atomic/Mole-cular Structure and Spectra; Nanotechnology
V. Plekhanov, Computer Science College, Tallinn, Estonia
Isotope-Based Quantum InformationThe present book provides to the main ideas and techniques of the rapid progressing field of quan-tum information and quantum computation using isotope - mixed materials. It starts with an intro-duction to the isotope physics and then describes of the isotope - based quantum information and quantum computation. The ability to manipulate and control electron and/or nucleus spin in semi-conductor devices provides a new route to expand the capabilities of inorganic semiconductor-based electronics and to design innovative devices with potential application in quantum computing. One of the major challenges towards these objectives is to develop semiconductor-based systems and architectures in which the spatial distribution of spins and their properties can be controlled.
Features 7 Introduces the new field of isotope-based quantum information 7 Provides the main ideas and techniques of the rapid progressing field of quantum information and quantum computati-on using isotope-mixed materials 7 Presents how to design innovative devices with potential application in quantum computing 7 Explains the origin of isotope effects relevant to quan-tum information and compiles the important concepts 7 Presents the different new models of quantum computers
Contents Introduction to Isotope Effect.- Classical and Quantum Information.- Concepts of Quantum Computer.
Fields of interestsQuantum Information Technology, Spintronics; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Communi-cations Engineering, Networks
Z. M. Wang, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China (Ed)
Quantum Dot DevicesFeatures 7 Covers the current status and future trends in research on quantum dot devices 7 Fea-tures contributions from leading experts in each applications area 7 Suitable for experienced researchers as well as those new to the field
Contents Preface.- 1. Optically injected single-mode quan-tum dot lasers.- 2. Exotic Behavior in Quantum Dot Mode-locked Lasers: Dark Pulses and Bista-bility.- 3. Spectral Splitting Effects and Their Influ-ence to the Performance of Quantum Dot Mode Locked Lasers.- 4. Mode-locked semiconductor lasers with optical injection.- 5. Catastrophic Optical Damage in Quantum Dot Lasers.- 6. Post-Growth Intermixing of GaAs Based Quantum Dot Devices.- 7. Photonic Crystal Cavity Lasers.- 8. InGaAs Submonolayer Quantum-Dot Photonic-Crystal LEDs for Fiber-Optic Communications.- 9. Quantum Optical Transistor and Other Devices Based on Nanostructures.- 10. Quantum Dot Switches: Towards Nanoscale Power-Efficient All-Optical Signal Processing.- 11. Ultrafast Terahertz Dynamics and Switching in Quantum Dots.- 12. Nonlinear optics and saturation beha-vior of quantum dot samples under continuous wave driving.- 13. Quantum Dots with Built-in Charge for Enhancing Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Infrared Photodetectors.- 14. Semiconductor Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells Employing TiO2 Nanostructured Photoanodes with Different Morphologies.- 15. Optoelectronic Applications of Colloidal Quantum Dots.- Index.
Fields of interestsQuantum Optics; Nanotechnology; Nanotechno-logy and Microengineering
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryMonograph
Due April 2012
2012. X, 383 p. 242 illus., 146 in color. (Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, Volume 13) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3569-3
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M. Wördemann, University of Münster, Germany
Structured Light FieldsApplications in Optical Trapping, Manipulation, and Organisation
The optical trapping of colloidal matter is an un-equalled field of technology for enabling precise handling of particles on microscopic scales, solely by the force of light. Although the basic concept of optical tweezers, which are based on a single laser beam, has matured and found a vast number of exciting applications, in particular in the life scien-ces, there are strong demands for more sophistica-ted approaches. This thesis gives an introductory overview of existing optical micromanipulation techniques and reviews the state-of-the-art of the emerging field of structured light fields and their applications in optical trapping, micromanipulati-on, and organisation.
Features 7 Represents a significant contribution to the advancement of micromanipulation using structu-red light fields 7 Includes an excellent overview of the current state of the art and emerging new techniques 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Münster
Contents Motivation and Outline.- Introduction to Optical Trapping.- Holographic Phase Contrast.- Counter-Propagating Traps by Optical Phase-Conjugation.- Non-diffracting Beams for the Three-Dimensional Moulding of Matter.- Ince-Gaussian Beams for the Optical Organisation of Microparticles.- Hologra-phic Optical Tweezers.- Summary and Outlook.- Appendices.
Fields of interestsOptics and Electrodynamics; Optics, Optoelec-tronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Single Molecule Studies, Molecular Motors
K. Yamanouchi, The University of Tokyo, Japan; M. Nisoli, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; W. T. Hill, III, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA (Eds)
Progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science VIIIThe PUILS series delivers up-to-date reviews of progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a newly emerging interdisciplinary research field spanning atomic and molecular physics, mole-cular science and optical science which has been stimulated by the recent developments in ultrafast laser technologies.
Features 7 Provides a state of the art report of ultrafast intense laser physics 7 Presents new laser technologies 7 Explains methods for characte-rization of ultrashort laser pulses 7 Describes applications of laser plasma formation and laser acceleration
Contents Probing electron dynamics in simple molecules with attosecond pulses.- Enhanced ionization of molecules in mntense laser fields.- Ultrafast opti-cal gating by molecular alignment.- Experiments in population trapping in atoms and molecules by an intense short laser pulse.- Two-XUV-photon processes: A key instrument in attosecond pulse metrology and time domain applications.- Cont-rolling the motion of electronic wavepackets using cycle-sculpted two-color laser fields.- Characteri-zation of femtosecond laser filament-induced plas-ma and its applciation to asmospheric sensing.- Cascaded laser wake field acceleration scheme for mono-energetic high energy electron beam generation.- Laser radiation pressure accelerator for quasi-monoenergetic proton generation and its medical implications.
Fields of interestsLaser Technology, Photonics; Physical Chemistry; Quantum Optics
Target groupsResearch
Product categoryMonograph
Due June 2012
2012. VI, 230 p. 108 illus., 60 in color. (Springer Series in Chemical Physics, Volume 103) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-28725-1
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