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General & Introductory Physics ..............................3

Quantum Physics ....................................................7

Astronomy & Astrophysics ......................................8

Condensed Matter & Materials Science................10

High Energy & Particle Physics..............................13

Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics ........................15

Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering ..................17

Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging ................19

Nuclear Physics ....................................................21

Statistical & Mathematical Physics & Thermodynamics ..............................................22

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General & Introductory Physics

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RenewableEnergyA First CourseRobert EhrlichGeorge Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

This accessible textbooktakes a fresh, well-balancedapproach to the fundamen-tals of renewable energy sci-ence, technology, and policyimplications. It examines alternative and sustainablesupply strategies based on biofuels and wind, hydro,solar, and geothermal energy, and looks at conven-tional sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energyfor comparison. It also explores the overarching top-ics of energy conservation, storage, transmission, andpolicy, and discusses the important issue of climatechange. Throughout, a wealth of illustrations and real-world examples make the concepts more concrete.

• Provides a clear, well-balanced introduction torenewable energy conversion, storage technologies, and policy implications

• Covers a broad range of renewable energysources, including biofuels and geothermal,wind, wave, tidal, and solar power

• Examines conventional nonrenewable energy,particularly fossil fuels and nuclear power, forcomparison with renewable energy

Pedagogical Features:

• Boxed illustrative examples to engage readers• End-of-chapter problems and hands-on lab

exercises, with solutions to even-numberedproblems provided in the back of the book

• End-of-chapter summaries• More than 200 illustrations, plus a two-page

color insert• Flexible content that can be tailored to fit a

one- or two-semester course

Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Fossil Fuels. Nuclear Power: BasicScience. Nuclear Power: Technology. Biofuels.Geothermal Energy. Wind Power. Hydropower. Solar Radiation and Earth’s Climate. Solar Thermal.Photovoltaics. Energy Conservation and Efficiency.Energy Storage and Transmission. Climate andEnergy: Policy, Politics, and Public Opinion.Appendix: Answers to Even-Numbered Problems.Index.

Catalog no. K12820, March 2013, 464 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6115-8$99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook

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Oscillations and WavesAn IntroductionRichard FitzpatrickThe University of Texas, Austin, USA

Bridging lower-division physicssurvey courses with upper-division physics courses, thisclassroom-tested text devel-ops a unified mathematicaltheory of oscillations and waves in physical systems. Ithelps students acquire a sound physical understand-ing of wave phenomena. Emphasizing physics overmathematics, the author includes many examplesfrom discrete mechanical, optical, and quantummechanical systems; continuous gases, fluids, andelastic solids; electronic circuits; and electromagneticwaves. He also provides complete coverage ofadvanced topics in waves, such as electromagneticwave propagation through the ionosphere.

• Guides students through the subject of oscillationsand waves in physical systems using a unifiedapproach

• Provides complete coverage of advanced topicsin waves, such as electromagnetic wave propagation through the ionosphere

• Offers examples from mechanical systems, elastic solids, electronic circuits, optical systems,and other areas

• Includes numerous end-of-chapter exercises totest understanding

Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

Simple Harmonic OscillationDamped and Driven Harmonic OscillationCoupled OscillationsTransverse Standing WavesLongitudinal Standing WavesTraveling WavesMulti-Dimensional WavesWave PulsesDispersive WavesWave OpticsWave MechanicsAppendicesBibliographyIndex

Catalog no. K16133, January 2013, 295 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6608-8$69.95 / £38.99Also available as an eBook


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From Atomsto GalaxiesA Conceptual PhysicsApproach toScientific AwarenessSadri HassaniIllinois State University, Normal, USA

This text raises the scientificawareness of untrained read-ers. It lays the foundation ofthe laws that govern our uni-verse in a nontechnical way and outlines the methodsdeveloped by physicists for the scientific investigationof nature, contrasting them with those developed bypseudoscience. Noting the damage incurred by con-fusing science and technology, the book demon-strates that only science is capable of advancing tech-nology. For those desiring deepened understanding,the author provides a healthy dose of technical detailin the accompanying CD.

Catalog no. K10421, May 2010, 753 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0849-8, $89.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook

Measured TonesThe Interplay ofPhysics and Music,Third EditionIan JohnstonUniversity of Sydney, Australia

Ian Johnston offers an infor-mal historical approach thatshows the evolution of boththeory and application at theintersection of physics andmusic. Exceptionally accessi-ble, insightful, and now updated to consider moderntechnology, the new edition features a greater exam-ination of psycho-acoustics and its role in the designof MP3s. It also includes expanded information on thegamelan and other Asian percussion instruments, anddiscusses binary notation, digitization, and electronicmanipulation of music. A complementary websiteprovides sound files, further reading, and instruction-al support.

Catalog no. 93479, June 2009, 454 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9347-6, $67.95 / £43.99Also available as an eBook

ClassicalMechanicsSecond EditionTai L. ChowCalifornia State University,Stanislaus, Turlock, USA

This book presents a com-plete account of the classicalmechanics of particles andsystems for physics studentsat the advanced undergrad-uate level. This edition hasbeen updated with two new sections and three newchapters as well as four new appendices. The textassumes readers have been exposed to courses in cal-culus and calculus-based general physics, while noprior knowledge of differential equations is required.Each chapter contains homework problems of varyingdegrees of difficulty to enhance understanding of thematerial in the text.


Questioning the UniverseConcepts in PhysicsAhren SadoffCornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

WINNER 2009 CHOICEAWARD OUTSTANDINGACADEMIC TITLE!

Written for the nonscientist,this primer tells the story of what we have found outabout nature so far and how we have done it. It delvesinto basic laws regarding motion, fundamental forces,electromagnetism, and light; introduces major theo-ries pondered by scientists, including relativity, quan-tum mechanics, and particle physics; describes thekey role played by that elemental building block, theatom; and discusses the evolution of the universe.

Catalog no. C8258, December 2008, 224 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-8258-6$77.95 / £41.99Also available as an eBook






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CommonlyAsked Questionsin PhysicsAndrew RexUniversity of Puget Sound,Tacoma, Washington, USA

Suitable for a wide audience,this book covers a broadscope of subjects, from clas-sical physics that goes backto the age of Newton to newideas just formulated in the twenty-first century. Thebook also highlights the core areas of physics that pre-date the twentieth century, including mechanics,electromagnetism, optics, and thermodynamics. Inaddition, it also focuses on modern physics, coveringquantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, fun-damental particles, and relativity.

Catalog no. K15880, February 2014, 256 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6017-8$29.95 / £18.99

Essential PhysicsJohn MatolyakEmeritus Professor, IndianaUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA

Ajawad HaijaIndiana University ofPennsylvania, USA

This book is designed for analgebra-based course inphysics for non-physicsmajors and provides a thor-ough understanding of thefundamentals of essential physics. It omits materialoften found in much larger texts that cannot be cov-ered in a yearlong course and is not needed for non-physics majors. Instead, this text focuses on providinga solid understanding of fundamental physics andphysical principles. Each topic includes worked exam-ples. Math is introduced as necessary, with an empha-sis on applications in fields including some biologyand chemistry.

Catalog no. K16686, December 2013, 472 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-7521-9, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook

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Introduction toNumericalProgrammingA Practical Guide forScientists andEngineers UsingPython and C/C++Titus A. BeuUniversity Babe -Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Series: Series in Computational Physics

This book introduces numerical programming usingPython and C/C++, emphasizing methods used inphysics and engineering. It helps readers develop theability to navigate relevant algorithms, knowledge ofcoding design, and efficient scientific programmingskills. It requires minimal background in mathematics,leading readers from elementary methods to complexalgorithms useful in modern programming. It incor-porates examples and real code throughout, as well asproblem sets, to facilitate a hands-on learning experi-ence.

Catalog no. K16451, September 2014, 674 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6967-6$89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook

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Elements of MechanicsP.F. KellyAve Maria University, Florida, USA

This lecture note style text-book on mechanics is aimedat undergraduate physicsmajors and providing a com-plete introductory course inmechanics based on the lec-ture course offered at theauthor’s institution. Ensuring a solid appreciation ofthe principles of mechanics, it includes the funda-mentals and some more advanced topics and teachesthrough a large number of examples and real-lifeapplications. The book includes a range of problemsand will be accompanied by a detailed solution man-ual.







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A Unified Grand Tour of TheoreticalPhysicsThird EditionIan D. LawrieUniversity of Leeds, UK

The third edition continuesto provide an accessibleoverview of the fundamentalideas underpinning ourunderstanding of theoretical physics. The basic struc-ture of each theory is explained in explicit mathemat-ical detail with emphasis on conceptual understand-ing rather than on the technical details of specializedapplications. Suitable for undergraduate and graduatecourses, this new edition includes updates andadvancements in string theory and quantum gravity.A supplementary website provides ancillary materialand side issues to create a platform for furtherresearch and classroom discussion.

Catalog no. K13975, November 2012, 711 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-8446-1$79.95 / £44.99

STUDENT LEARNING AID!

The PhysicsCompanion2nd EditionAnthony C. Fischer-CrippsFischer-Cripps Laboratories PtyLtd, Sydney, Australia

Updated and expanded withnew topics, this second edi-tion offers a unique and edu-cational approach to learn-ing physics at a level suitablefor first-year science students. This new editionexpands the presentation to include senior topics,such as statistical mechanics, quantum physics, andnuclear physics. It provides detailed graphics, simpleand clear explanations of difficult concepts, and anno-tated mathematical treatments in a one-page-per-topic format that is the signature style of the author’scompanion books.

Catalog no. K15129, August 2014, 568 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1779-0$39.95 / £25.99


TheMathematicsCompanionMathematicalMethods for Physicistsand Engineers, 2nd EditionAnthony C. Fischer-CrippsFischer-Cripps Laboratories PtyLtd, Sydney, Australia

Updated and expanded with new topics, this secondedition presents the essential core of mathematicalprinciples needed by scientists and engineers. It usesa unique and educational approach that is the signa-ture style of the author’s companion books. Startingfrom the basic concepts of trigonometry, the bookcovers calculus, differential equations, and vector cal-culus. A new chapter on applications discusses howwe see objects "mathematically" with the eye, howquantum mechanics works, and more.



The ElectronicsCompanionDevices and Circuitsfor Physicists and Engineers,2nd EditionAnthony C. Fischer-CrippsFischer-Cripps Laboratories PtyLtd, Sydney, Australia

Updated and expanded withnew topics, this second edition presents a full coursein introductory electronics using a unique and educa-tional presentation technique. This concise yetdetailed book covers introductory electrical principles(DC and AC circuits), the physics of electronics com-ponents, circuits involving diodes and transistors,transistors amplifiers, filtering, operational amplifiers,digital electronics, transformers, instrumentation, andpower supplies. The book includes tutorial problemsand a comprehensive set of laboratory experimentsrequiring conventional components and test equip-ment.







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Quantum Physics


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QuantumTransportCalculations forNanosystemsKenji HiroseNEC Corporation, Ibaraki, Japan

Nobuhiko KobayashiUniversity of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

There are many textbooks on the basic concepts ofquantum transport, but few present calculation meth-ods in detail. This book provides various quantumtransport simulation methods and shows applicationsfor transport properties of nanometer-scale systems. Itstarts with a short review of quantum transport, fol-lowed by various calculation methods based on scat-tering approaches, non-equilibrium Green’s function(NEGF), master equation, and time-dependent wave-packet diffusion (TD-WPD). With these tools, trans-port properties of various nanosystems are thenexplored.

• Describes quantum transport calculations, frombasic concepts to detailed calculation methods

• Provides examples of the applications of quantum transport calculations for both top-down and bottom-up systems

• Includes coverage of the time-dependent transport formalism and thermal current

Selected Contents:

Introduction

Landauer Formula and Kubo Formula

Nonequilibrium Green’s Function Formula

Calculation Methods (RTM method,Lippmann–Schwinger equation method, numericalatomic orbital basis method, density matrix masterequation method)

Toward Larger Nanosystems (TD-WPD method)

Applications (STM systems, atomic and molecularwires, nano-carbon systems)

Artificial Nanosystems (quantum dots, quantumpoint contacts)

Advanced Topics and Future Challenges

Catalog no. N10441, April 2014, 523 pp.ISBN: 978-981-4267-32-8, $149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook

Dynamics ofClassical andQuantum FieldsAn IntroductionGirish S. SetlurIndian Institute of Technology,Guwahati

This text focuses on non-relativistic physics applicableto low-energy situations.Taking a problem-orientedapproach, the author devel-ops the theory with the goal of enabling students toformulate and solve problems of their own. Studentsare encouraged to think about the concepts and the-ory through numerous problems, helping them devel-op analytical skills related to classical and quantumfields at the non-relativistic level. In an in-depth yetaccessible way, the author presents many topics thatwould otherwise be intimidating to beginners, such as"second" quantization path integrals.


Elements ofQuantumComputationand QuantumCommunicationAnirban Pathak

While there are many avail-able textbooks on quantuminformation theory, most areeither too technical forbeginners or not completeenough. Filling the gap, this book gives a clear, self-contained introduction to quantum computation andcommunication. Exploring recent developments andopen questions in the field, it prepares readers for fur-ther study and helps them understand moreadvanced texts and journal papers. Along withthought-provoking cartoons and brief biographies ofkey players in the field, each chapter includes exam-ples, references, exercises, and problems with detailedsolutions.

Catalog no. K15136, June 2013, 340 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1791-2, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook





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Astronomy & Astrophysics

AstrophysicalTechniquesSixth EditionC.R. KitchinUniversity of Hertfordshire, UK

Long used in undergraduateand introductory graduatecourses, this popular textprovides a comprehensiveaccount of the instruments,detectors, and techniquesemployed in astronomy andastrophysics. All chapters in this edition have beenupdated to reflect the needs of modern astronomers.This edition replaces coverage of older technologieswith new developments in hardware and devices. Italso covers newer topics such as dark matter and exo-planet searches, adds more problems, and includescolor images.

• Details the instrumentation and theory of astronomical observations, including radiowaves, gamma rays, cosmic rays, neutrinos, and more

• Presents the background theory and operatingpractice of state-of-the-art detectors and instruments

• Identifies developments that may lead to newtypes of detectors in the future

• Traces the history of the optical telescope


Selected Contents:

Detectors

Imaging

Photometry

Spectroscopy

Other Techniques

Catalog no. K14825, November 2013, 554 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1115-6, $79.95 / £38.99Also available as an eBook

PlanetaryScienceThe Science ofPlanets aroundStars, Second EditionGeorge H. A. ColeUniversity of Hull, UK

Michael M. WoolfsonUniversity of York, UK

Since the publication of thepopular first edition, stellarand planetary scientists haveproduced numerous new observations, theories, andinterpretations, including the "demotion" of our for-mer ninth planet Pluto as a dwarf planet. Covering allof these new discoveries, this second edition explainsthe science associated with the planets, the stars theyorbit, and the interactions between them. Along withmore problems, this edition adds new material andimproves analytical treatments. To help with solvingthe problems, Fortran programs are provided on thebook’s CRC Press web page.

• Provides a complete qualitative description ofplanetary science, supported by numerous spe-cialized appendices

• Requires only a basic background in physics andcalculus

• Reviews theories of the Solar System’s origin,past, and present

• Gives clear, quantitative treatments of subjectsthat are usually covered in a qualitative way,such as the source of energy that drives Io’s vol-canoes

• Uncovers the essential connections betweenstars and planets

• Present step-by-step mathematical derivations

• Includes problems at the end of each chapterand two Fortran programs on the book’s CRCPress web page

A solutions manual is availableupon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

Unity of the Universe. The Sun and Other Stars. ThePlanets. The Terrestrial Planets. The Major Planets.The Moon. Satellites and Rings. Asteroids. Cometsand the Kuiper Belt. Meteorites. Dust in the SolarSystem. Theories of the Origin and Evolution of theSolar System. Appendices. Program TIDE. ProgramTROJANS. Physical Constants and Useful Data.References. Index.

Catalog no. K15988, June 2013, 607 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6315-5$89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook




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Astronomy & Astrophysics


Forthcoming!

An Introductionto Astronomyand AstrophysicsPankaj JainIndian Institute of Technology,Kanpur

This text starts with an intro-duction to the night sky andan overview of stars, theirbasic properties, and obser-vations. It then discussesbasic physics concepts relevant to stellar observations,such as radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, pho-tometry, continuous and discrete spectrum, and spec-tral lines and their properties. The text describesinstruments used for astronomical observations aswell as how the radiation received is characterized andinterpreted to determine the properties of stars.

Catalog no. K14003, December 2014, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-8590-1, $79.95 / £49.99

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AstrobiologyAn EvolutionaryApproachEdited by

Vera M. KolbUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside,Kenosha, USA

This interdisciplinary textpresents astrobiology as adynamic, developing scienceof the utmost importance forthe future of humanity. Featuring contributions fromleaders in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology,molecular biology, ecology, planetary science, geog-raphy, and geology, the book discusses the evolutionof abiotic matter to biotic matter and emphasizes newdiscoveries in prebiotic chemistry, such as solid-state(solventless), in/on-water, and multicomponent reac-tions. It describes the most challenging problemsinvolved in the field of astrobiology and invites thereader to become actively involved in their solution.

• Provides an interdisciplinary approach toastrobiology

• Discusses the evolution of abiotic matter tobiotic matter

• Emphasizes new discoveries in prebiotic chemistry• Contains problem sets to encourage critical

thinking• Invites active involvement in answering the

field’s most challenging questions

An instructor's manual and figure slides are available uponqualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

Astrobiology: An Overview. Origin of Elements andFormation of Solar System, Planets, and Exoplanets.Astrobiology Education and Public Outreach.Analysis of Extraterrestrial Organic Matter inMurchison Meteorite: A Progress Report. PrebioticSynthesis of Biochemical Compounds: An Overview.Biochemical Pathways as Evidence for PrebioticSyntheses. Roles of Silicon in Life on Earth andElsewhere. Fossil Records for Early Life on Earth.Prebiotic Chemistry: In Water and in the Solid State.Encapsulation of Organic Materials in Protocells. Roleof Phosphorus in Prebiotic Chemistry. Cold and DryLimits of Life. Microorganisms in Space. Search forLife on Mars: An Astrogeological Approach. ElusiveDefinition of Life: A Survey of Main Ideas. Languageand Communication as Universal Requirements forLife. Transition from Abiotic to Biotic: Is There anAlgorithm for It? Extraterrestrial Life: What Are WeLooking For? Evolutionary Approach to Viruses inAstrobiology. ...

Catalog no. K19048, October 2014, 504 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-8461-7$89.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

The AstronomyRevolution400 Years ofExploring the CosmosEdited by

Donald G. YorkDepartment of Astronomy andAstrophysics, The University ofChicago, Illinois, USA

Owen GingerichHarvard-Smithsonian Center forAstrophysics, Cambridge,Massachusetts, USA

Shuang-Nan ZhangInstitute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing, and Department of Physics, University of Alabama,Huntsville, USA

This full-color book surveys its impact on society andour perceptions of the Universe. Renowned contribu-tors discuss the historical background of the field, pastand current research, the science behind astronomy,and open questions raised by modern astronomicaland cosmological research. The book also looksbeyond questions of science to the role of moralresponsibility in human civilizations, offering perspec-tives from both Eastern and Western cultures. Thisunique book seeks to inspire all those involved orinterested in the enterprise of astronomy.






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Condensed Matter & Materials Science

Fundamentals of CeramicsMichel BarsoumM.W Barsoum

Series: Series in MaterialScience and Engineering

This second edition presentsan exceptionally clear, com-prehensive introduction toceramic science. Barsoumfirst introduces the structureand properties of ceramics with emphasis on solidstate physics and chemistry. He derives key equationsfrom first principles to ensure a thorough understand-ing of the concepts. The first part of the book consid-ers bonding in ceramics, their physical structures, andtheir properties. The second part deals with factorsdetermined by microstructure and thermal, dielectric,magnetic, and optical properties.

Selected Contents:

Introduction

Bonding in Ceramics

Structure of Ceramics

Effect of Chemical Forces on Physical Properties

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Considerations

Defects in Ceramics

Diffusion and Electrical Conductivity

Phase Equilibria

Formation, Structure, and Properties of Glasses

Sintering and Grain Growth

Mechanical Properties: Fast Fracture

Creep, Subcritical Crack Growth, and Fatigue

Thermal Properties

Dielectric Properties

Magnetic and Nonlinear Dielectric Properties

Optical Properties

Index

Catalog no. IP295, November 2002, 624 pp.ISBN: 978-0-7503-0902-8, $99.95 / £49.99

XAFS forEveryoneScott CalvinSarah Lawrence College,Bronxville, New York, USA

This text provides a practical,thorough guide to x-rayabsorption fine-structure(XAFS) spectroscopy forboth novices and seasonedpractitioners from a range ofdisciplines. Cartoon charac-ters and easy-to-follow illustrations introduce multipleviewpoints without distracting from the main narra-tive. Whether you are encountering this technique forthe first time or looking to hone your craft, this inno-vative and engaging book offers insight on imple-menting XAFS spectroscopy and interpreting XAFSexperiments and results. It helps you understand real-world trade-offs and the reasons behind commonrules of thumb.

• Offers an accessible, how-to guide on XAFSexperiments, analysis, and modeling

• Uses cartoon characters and easy-to-follow illustrations to introduce multiple viewpointswithout distracting from the main narrative

• Describes practical experimental aspects, including how to identify and mitigate problems

• Contains case studies that illustrate real-worldapplications in a variety of fields

• Discusses the important and often overlookedtechnique of principal component analysis

• Addresses error analysis and how to overcomestatistical challenges

• Requires one year of undergraduate-level physicsand assumes some knowledge of calculus


Selected Contents:

The XAFS Experiment: XAFS in a Nutshell. Planning the Experiment. Sample Preparation. Data Reduction. Data Collection. XAFS Analysis:Fingerprinting. Linear Combination Analysis.Principle Component Analysis. Curve Fitting toTheoretical Standards. Modeling: A Dictionary ofParameters. Identifying a Good Fit. The Process ofFitting. Starting Structures. Constraints. XAFS in theLiterature: Communicating XAFS. Case Studies.Appendix. Index.

Catalog no. K13676, May 2013, 457 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-7863-7$99.95 / £63.00Also available as an eBook




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UnderstandingNanomaterialsMalkiat S. Johal andLewis E. V. JohnsonPomona College, Claremont,California, USA

This textbook provides acoherent overview of thefundamental principlesunderlying nanomaterialsfabrication, as well as a dis-cussion of the characteriza-tion and application of these materials. The authortakes an interdisciplinary approach, highlighting thetheory and tools contributed by chemistry, biology,physics, medicine, and engineering. The bookincludes real-world examples, end-of-chapter prob-lem sets, and exercises for self-study related to energy,the environment, and medicine throughout the text,underscoring presented technological applications.

Catalog no. 73109, April 2011, 327 pp.Pack - Book and Ebook, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7310-2$62.95 / £40.99Also available as an eBook

Fundamentals of Soft MatterScienceLinda S. HirstUniversity of California, Merced, USA

This book provides a practi-cal introduction to the fieldof soft matter, which mergestools from physics, materialsscience, chemistry, biology,and computer science. Thetext first presents an overview of the field and a sum-mary of physical principles of self-assembly in softmaterials. It covers liquid crystals, surfactants, colloids,polymers, gels, and soft biomaterials, including whatdefines each class of materials, key properties, andcommonly used characterization methods. It alsoemphasizes imaging techniques and other methodsused to characterize soft materials in the lab.

• Takes a highly descriptive and visual approach

• Emphasizes modern imaging and other experimental techniques

• Describes everyday materials applications

• Provides a descriptive account of materials ineach chapter

• Gives balanced coverage to each major class of soft matter

Selected Contents:

Introduction

Liquid Crystals

Surfactants

Polymers

Colloidal Materials

Soft Biological Materials

Catalog no. K11369, November 2012, 246 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2775-8$79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

Dopants andDefects inSemiconductorsMatthew D. McCluskeyWashington State University,Pullman, USA

Eugene E. HallerUniversity of California, Berkeley, USA

This text covers the theory,experimentation, and identi-fication of impurities,dopants, and intrinsic defects in semiconductors. Bytreating dopants and defects in semiconductors as aunified subject, the authors help define the field.Requiring no prior knowledge of semiconductorphysics, the text provides a framework for under-standing defects in any crystal, summarizes dopingmethods during and after semiconductor growth,and discusses the properties of dopants and defects. Italso explains how characterization methods are usedto investigate defects in semiconductors.

Catalog no. K11532, February 2012, 390 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-3152-6, $99.95 / £63.99Also available as an eBook





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ElectronicStructure ofMaterialsRajendra PrasadIndian Institute of Technology(ITT), Kanpur

Most textbooks in the fieldare either too advanced forstudents or don’t adequatelycover current research top-ics. Bridging this gap, thisclassroom-tested book helpsadvanced undergraduate and graduate studentsunderstand electronic structure methods and enablesthem to use these techniques in their work. The texttakes a microscopic view of materials as composed ofinteracting electrons and nuclei. It explains all theproperties of materials in terms of basic quantities ofelectrons and nuclei, such as electronic charge, mass,and atomic number.

Catalog no. K14536, July 2013, 469 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-0468-4, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook

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CondensedMatter OpticalSpectroscopyAn IllustratedIntroductionIulian IonitaUniversity of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Romania

This text shows how opticalabsorption spectroscopy andRaman spectroscopy are powerful techniques forstudying condensed matter, particularly new proper-ties that appear when many atoms come togetherand interact in systems at the atomic, molecular, andnano scales. With simple, illustrative examplesthroughout, the book emphasizes the visual nature ofthe field. It helps students understand the spatialarrangements of atoms, which determine propertiesof the matter and resulting spectra. It also presents theapplication of molecular symmetry on optical spectrausing group theory.

Catalog no. K16445, August 2014, 414 pp.Pack - Book and Ebook, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6956-0$79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

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A LaboratoryCourse inNanoscience andNanotechnologyGerrard Eddy Jai PoinernMurdoch University, Perth,Western Australia

Written by a well-regardedteacher, this first-evernanolab manual is aimed atthe fast-growing number of practical nanoscience andnanotechnology modules springing up around theworld. It is not a direct competitor for theoreticaltexts, though it does describe laboratory experimentsin detail and link them to the theory to place them incontext. This highly interdisciplinary book places astrong emphasis on developing skills to prepareundergraduate and graduate students from physics,chemistry, engineering, and biology backgrounds forwork in nanoscience- and nanotechnology-relatedindustries.



The MaterialsPhysicsCompanion2nd EditionAnthony C. Fischer-CrippsFischer-Cripps Laboratories PtyLtd, Sydney, Australia

Updated and expanded withnew topics, this second edi-tion puts the physics of thesolid state within the reach of students by offering aneasy-to-navigate pathway from basic knowledgethrough to advanced concepts. Using the unique signature style of the author’s other companionbooks, this edition illustrates how electrical and mag-netic properties of matter arise from the basic princi-ples of quantum mechanics in a way that is accessibleto science and engineering students.







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High Energy & Particle Physics


GaugeTheories inParticlePhysics:A PracticalIntroduction, Fourth Edition,2 Volume setIan J.R. AitchisonProfessor Emeritus,University of Oxford, UK,and Visiting Scientist, SLACNational AcceleratorLaboratory, California, USA

Anthony J.G. HeyMicrosoft Research Connections, Redmond, Washington, USA

The fourth edition of this bestselling two-volume setcontinues to provide a fundamental introduction toadvanced particle physics while incorporating sub-stantial new experimental results, especially in theareas of CP violation and neutrino oscillations. It offersan accessible and practical introduction to the threegauge theories included in the Standard Model ofparticle physics. For each theory, the authors discussthe main conceptual points, detail many practical cal-culations of physical quantities from first principles,and compare these quantitative predictions withexperimental results.

• Reflects progress in experimental particle physicsthroughout the past decade

• Offers a unique pedagogical introduction toquantum field theory

• Describes transformations of Dirac spinors underLorentz transformations and discrete symmetries

• Covers Majorana fermions • Presents extensive discussions of the

renormalization group and spontaneous symmetry breaking, with examples from bothparticle physics and condensed-matter physics

• Includes up-to-date coverage of CP violation and neutrino oscillations

• Contains full problem sets at the end of eachchapter

A solutions manual and instructor's manual is available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

VOLUME I: Introductory Survey, Electromagnetism asa Gauge Theory, and Relativistic QuantumMechanics. Introduction to Quantum Field Theory.Tree-Level Applications in QED. Loops andRenormalization. Appendices. References. Index.VOLUME II: Non-Abelian Symmetries. QCD and theRenormalization Group. Spontaneously BrokenSymmetry. Weak Interactions and the ElectroweakTheory. Appendices. References. Index.

Catalog no. K14937, December 2012, 960 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1317-4, $129.95 / £82.00

The StandardModel andBeyondPaul LangackerInstitute for Advanced Study,Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Series: Series in High EnergyPhysics, Cosmology andGravitation

This text presents anadvanced introduction tothe physics and formalism ofthe standard model and other non-abelian gauge the-ories. It first reviews calculation techniques in field the-ory and the status of quantum electrodynamics. Itfocuses on global and local symmetries and the con-struction of non-abelian gauge theories, beforeexplaining the structure and tests of quantum chro-modynamics. It also describes the electroweak inter-actions and theory. The final chapter discusses themotivations for extending the standard model andexamines supersymmetry, extended gauge groups,and grand unification.

Catalog no. C7906, December 2009, 675 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7906-7, $84.95 / £52.99

A Course inField TheoryPierre van BaalLeiden University, The Netherlands

Extensively classroom-tested,this textbook provides mate-rial for an introductory, one-semester field theory coursefor advanced undergraduateor graduate students inphysics. Based on theauthor’s course that he has been teaching for over 20years, the text presents complete and detailed cover-age of the core ideas and theories in quantum fieldtheory. Ideal for students taking particle physics cours-es, it could also be used as a supplementary text forcourses on the standard model and applied quantumphysics.

Catalog no. K20681, August 2013, 234 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-9459-3, $69.95 / £44.99Also available as an eBook





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High Energy & Particle Physics

Group Theoryfor High EnergyPhysicistsMohammad SaleemPunjab University, Pakistan

Muhammad Rafique

Showing how to use grouptheory to solve high energyphysics problems, this textpresents groups, especiallyLie groups, and their charac-teristics in a way that is easi-ly comprehensible to physicists. The book illustratesthe importance of group representations to accom-modate elementary particles with specific characteris-tics. With numerous worked examples and problems,it also discusses the role of continuous groups inadvancing our understanding of particles and theirinteractions. A solutions manual and figures slides areavailable with qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K14790, September 2012, 230 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1063-0, $79.95 / £44.99

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PlasmaElectronics,Second EditionApplications inMicroelectronicDevice FabricationToshiaki MakabeKeio University, Minato-ku,Tokyo, Japan

Zoran Lj. PetrovicUniversity of Belgrade, Zemun, Serbia

Emphasizing computational algorithms and tech-niques, this updated edition of a popular monographprovides a complete picture of plasma physics, com-putational methods, cutting-edge applications, andprocessing techniques. Reflecting the growing impor-tance of computer-aided approaches to plasma analy-sis and synthesis, it showcases recent advances in fab-rication from micro- and nano-electronics,MEMS/NEMS, and the biological sciences. This edi-tion reflects recent progress in the quantitative under-standing of non-equilibrium low-temperature plasma,surface processing, and predictive modeling of theplasma and the process.


New!

An IntroductoryCourse ofParticle PhysicsPalash B. PalSaha Institute of Nuclear Physics,Calcutta, India

Developed for graduate stu-dents unfamiliar with particlephysics, this text teaches thebasic techniques and funda-mental theories related tothe subject. By providing comprehensive coverage ofthe techniques, theories, and main ideas of particlephysics, it gives them the competence to work outvarious properties of fundamental particles, such asscattering cross-section and lifetime. It includes exer-cises with answers and further reading at the back ofthe book. The book also gives a lucid summary of themain ideas involved.

Catalog no. K22084, July 2014, 808 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4822-1698-1, $79.95 / 39.99Also available as an eBook

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Plasma PhysicsAn IntroductionRichard FitzpatrickThe University of Texas, Austin, USA

Based on the author’s coursefrom the University of Texasat Austin, this textbook isdesigned for an introductorycourse in plasma physics atthe advanced undergradu-ate or graduate level. It covers applied areas, such asspace and laboratory plasmas, as well as someadvanced topics. Unlike other introductory texts inthe field, this one is driven by the physics and providesstudents with a strong foundation to take higher levelcourses in plasma physics.







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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics


Understanding LED IlluminationM. Nisa KhanIEM LED Lighting Technologies,New Jersey, USA

This book provides an in-depth introduction to thefundamentals and practicalaspects of LED lamp design.Covering light generation,efficiency, theoretical limits,efficiency limiting factors,and LED lamp design elements, it explains the princi-ples of large-space and 3D object illumination fordeveloping competitive LED lamps. It presents designand simulation requirements for LED lamps with realexamples that demonstrate how to make more ener-gy-efficient and higher-quality lamps. This book alsoapplies lamp output metrics and characterizationmethods to retail and prototype lamps for compari-son.

• Covers the fundamentals of LED illumination

• Includes rigorous simulation techniques and new design methods for designing competitiveLED lamps

• Explains in detail how standard LED sources illuminate, why they provide only directionallight and produce unwanted glare, and how todesign for broader illumination equivalent toexisting fluorescent and incandescent lamps

• Shows how to apply physical optics and guided-wave optics technologies for the controland scaling of light from LEDs to provide large-space illumination

• Emphasizes the need for LED scientists and engineers to integrate their goals of increasinglight extraction efficiency and luminous outputwith optimizing color quality and optical distribution for general lighting applications

• Presents lamp output metrics, characterizationmethods, and efficiency limiting factors


Selected Contents:

Introduction. LED Lighting Devices. LED ModuleManufacturing. Lamp Measurement andCharacterization. LED Lamp Design Considerations.LED Lighting Design and Simulation. LEDReplacements for Incandescent and Linear-TubularFluorescent Lamps. References. Index.


Fundamentals ofNonlinear OpticsPeter E. PowersUniversity of Dayton, Ohio, USA

This introductory textaddresses a broad spectrumof nonlinear phenomena,from second-harmonic gen-eration to soliton formation.It analyzes the complemen-tary aspects of nonlinearoptics to enable a funda-mental understanding of a given effect and subse-quent practical device applications. The authorencourages readers to master key concepts and tosolve nonlinear optics problems, preparing them formore advanced study. Along with extensive problemsat the end of each chapter, the book presents gener-al algorithms accessible for any scientific graphicaland programming package.

• Illustrates how the theory and concepts of nonlinear optics are used in the laboratory

• Explores important technological phenomenaencountered in laboratories and commercial systems, including second harmonic generation,difference frequency generation, sum-frequencygeneration, and optical parametric oscillation

• Offers in-depth coverage of phase matching and corresponding tolerances

• Makes material accessible to readers without a background in quantum mechanics

• Includes extensive end-of-chapter exercises

A solutions manual and figure slides are availableupon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

Introduction

Linear Optics

Introduction to the Nonlinear Susceptibility

Three-Wave Processes in the Small-Signal Regime

Quasi-Phase Matching

Three-Wave Mixing Beyond the Small-Signal Limit

(2) Devices

(3) Processes. Raman and Brillouin Scattering

Nonlinear Optics Including Diffraction and Dispersion

Appendices

Index

Catalog no. 93517, May 2011, 329 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9351-3, $83.95 / £52.99




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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics

Optics forEngineersCharles A. DiMarzioNortheastern University, Boston,Massachusetts, USA

The increased importance ofthe field of optics has alsoincreased the need for engi-neers to understand its fun-damental principles.Designed specifically for thispurpose, this book presentsthe underlying concepts and their applications forengineers who need a practical understanding of howthe basic principles of optics affect design decisions.The author includes numerous examples drawn fromhis experience in the design of laser radars and bio-medical optics. These practical examples and end-of-chapter problems help readers connect the funda-mentals with real-world applications.

• Provides a rigorous but practical treatment thatfacilitates critical understanding of how the basicprinciples of optics affect design decisions

• Covers radiometry and photometry, which areessential to determine the feasibility of a particular optical system

• Contains a chapter on nonlinear optics, withemphasis on new application areas inmicroscopy, including second-harmonic andmultiphoton fluorescence microscopy

• Incorporates extensive end-of-chapter problems,examples, and appendices to help readers solvereal-world problems

• Offers downloadable MATLAB code for solvingtypical optics problems, available fromcrcpress.com

• Highlights the most important and frequentlyused equations

• Includes color figures and more than 500 illustrations


Selected Contents:

Introduction. Basic Geometric Optics. Matrix Optics.Stops, Pupils, and Windows. Aberrations. PolarizedLight. Interference. Diffraction. Gaussian Beams.Coherence. Fourier Optics. Radiometry andPhotometry. Optical Detection. Nonlinear Optics.Appendices. References. Index.

Catalog no. K10366, August 2011, 558 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0725-5$93.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook

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Fundamentals of Solid-StateLightingLEDs, OLEDs, andTheir Applications in Illumination and DisplaysVinod Kumar KhannaCSIR-CEERI, Pilani, India

This book presents an up-to-date, comprehensive sur-vey of the principles, technology, and applications ofsolid-state devices for lighting and displays.Compared to traditional electrical filaments, arclamps, and fluorescent lamps, solid-state lightingoffers higher efficiency, reliability, and environmental-ly friendly technology. The book covers a range ofsolid-state devices, technologies, and materials usedfor lighting and displays. It also examines auxiliary butcritical requirements of efficient applications, such asmodeling, thermal management, reliability, and smartlighting.

Catalog no. K15929, June 2014, 604 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6109-0$149.95 / £95.00Also available as an eBook

TheoreticalFoundations ofDigital ImagingUsing MATLAB®

Leonid P. YaroslavskyTel Aviv University, Israel

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCMathematical andComputational ImagingSciences Series

Helping readers master digital imaging, this text pres-ents a unified theoretical basis for understanding anddesigning methods of imaging and image processing.Designed for newcomers to imaging science andengineering, the book covers the subject in its entire-ty, from image formation to image perfecting. Theauthor avoids using heavy mathematics and derivesall formulas in full detail. To facilitate a deeper under-standing of the major results, the book includes anumber of exercises supported by MATLAB® pro-grams, with the code available at www.crcpress.com.






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Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering


Introduction toBioMEMSAlbert FolchUniversity of Washington, Seattle,USA

This classroom-tested book—in color throughout—covers the whole breadth ofthis dynamic field, includingclassical microfabrication,microfluidics, tissue engi-neering, cell-based and non-cell-based devices, andimplantable systems. It gives readers a real sense ofhow the field has grown by providing historical per-spectives and covering the state of the art. The textcontains problem sets, design challenges, key refer-ences, and over 400 color figures, most of which arefrom the original researchers. DownloadablePowerPoint slides are available for instructors.

• Focuses on the essentials of microfabrication

• Presents in-depth coverage of the techniques ofcell/protein micropatterning

• Gives a thorough presentation of microfluidics,including theory, designs, and historical perspective

• Explains how BioMEMS technology can increasethe biochemical and biophysical complexity ofcell culture microenvironments

• Discusses how BioMEMS devices can improvefluid handling and increase experimentationthroughput

• Provides a good overall vision of howimplantable microdevices have evolved, coveringthe origin of the field and the newest devices

• Highlights fundamental concepts and definesthem in an extensive glossary

• Includes over 400 color figures, problem sets,design challenges, and key references

• Offers downloadable PowerPoint slides forinstructors

An instructor's manual is available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

How Do We Make Small Things? Micropatterning ofSubstrates and Cells. Microfluidics. Molecular Biologyon a Chip. Cell-Based Chips for Biotechnology.BioMEMS for Cell Biology. Tissue Microengineering.Implantable Microdevices. Appendix. Index.


New!

Introduction toFluorescenceDavid M. JamesonUniversity of Hawaii, Manoa, USA

This text helps readersacquire a sound understand-ing of basic fluorescence the-ory and practice. It takesthem through the history ofimportant discoveries to themost current advances. The author introduces thefundamentals of the fluorescence phenomenon andgives detailed examples of fluorescence applicationsin the molecular life sciences, including biochemistry,biophysics, clinical chemistry and diagnostics, phar-maceutical science, and cell and molecular biology.The text includes references in each chapter, morethan 250 figures, and the chemical structures of themost widely used fluorescent molecules.

Catalog no. K10301, January 2014, 313 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0604-3, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

QuantitativeUnderstandingof BiosystemsAn Introduction toBiophysicsThomas M. NordlundUniversity of Alabama atBirmingham, USA

This color text clearlydescribes the biologicalphysics of macromolecules,subcellular structures, andwhole cells, including interactions with light. It pro-vides a hands-on understanding of the movement ofmicroorganisms, reviews the necessary mathematics,discusses quantum mechanics in biosystems, anddescribes the transition from discreet random walks tocontinuum diffusive motion. The text also containsstandard exercises, advanced problems, and minipro-jects. An accompanying CD-ROM includes "active"versions of Excel graphs and diagrams from the text,along with links to mathematical and biological/bio-chemical source data.

Catalog no. 89772, March 2011, 583 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8972-1, $93.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook





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Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering

Introduction to ProteinsStructure, Function,and MotionAmit KesselEs-is Technologies Ltd.,Givatayim, Israel

Nir Ben-TalTel Aviv University, Israel

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRCMathematical andComputational Biology

With more than 350 color images throughout, thistext presents a unified, in-depth treatment of the rela-tionship between the structure, dynamics, and func-tion of proteins. Taking a structural–biophysicalapproach, the authors discuss the molecular interac-tions and thermodynamic changes that transpire inthese highly complex molecules. Examples illustratehow proteins can be analyzed in multiple ways andthe text refers to everyday applications of proteins andenzymes in medical disorders, drugs, toxins, chemicalwarfare, and animal behavior. Downloadable ques-tions for each chapter are available online.


New!Applied Medical ImageProcessing,Second EditionA Basic CourseWolfgang BirkfellnerMedical University of Vienna,Austria

Avoiding excessive mathe-matical formalisms, this sec-ond edition of a bestseller delivers an ideal introduc-tion to medical image processing, presenting keyprinciples and algorithms using simpleMATLAB®/Octave scripts. It not only discusses datastorage, transformations, segmentation, rendering,registration, and reconstruction, but also contains achapter on clinical applications and an image-guidedtherapy tutorial. Including examples from radiology,internal medicine, surgery, and radiation therapy, thetext is beneficial to students of medical physics, bio-medical engineering, computer science, appliedmathematics, and related fields, as well as radiologyprofessionals.

• Presents key principles and algorithms usingsimple MATLAB®/Octave scripts

• Contains a chapter on clinical applications andan image-guided therapy tutorial

• Includes examples from radiology, internal medicine, surgery, and radiation therapy

• Incorporates freely available programs in thepublic domain (e.g., GIMP, 3DSlicer, andImageJ)

• Discusses data storage, filtering, transformations,segmentation, rendering, registration, andreconstruction

A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

A Few Basics of Medical Image SourcesImage Processing in Clinical PracticeImage RepresentationOperations in Intensity SpaceFiltering and TransformationsSegmentationSpatial TransformsRendering and Surface ModelsRegistrationCT ReconstructionA Tutorial on Image Guided TherapyA Selection of MATLAB Commands

Catalog no. K15380, March 2014, 455 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-5557-0, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

Plasma Physicsand EngineeringSecond EditionAlexander FridmanDrexel University, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, USA

Lawrence A. KennedyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Reflecting recent develop-ments in plasma science andtechnology, this second edi-tion continues to be one ofthe best textbooks in the field. It covers plasma chem-istry and engineering, combustion, chemical physics,lasers, electronics, methods of material treatment, fuelconversion, and environmental control. Along withmany new topics, this edition includes two new chap-ters on microdischarges and discharges in liquids. Itcontains a database on plasma kinetics and thermo-dynamics, numerical formulas for practical calcula-tions, and many problems and concept questions.






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Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging


Webb's Physicsof MedicalImagingSecond EditionEdited by

M A FlowerInstitute of CancerResearch/Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Series in Medical Physics andBiomedical Engineering

Since the publication of the best-selling first edition,the technology and clinical applications of medicalimaging have changed significantly. Gathering thesedevelopments into one volume, this comprehensivesecond edition presents the basic physics, moderntechnology, and up-to-date examples of clinical appli-cation across all the modalities of medical imaging. Itnow covers state-of-the-art detector technology andcomputer processing used in medical imaging. Alongwith many new examples and figures, this editionincludes new chapters on medical image processingand multimodality imaging.

Catalog no. IP743, June 2012, 864 pp.ISBN: 978-0-7503-0573-0, $89.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook

An Introductionto RehabilitationEngineeringEdited by

Rory A Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe andDouglas A. HobsonUniversity of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, USA


This resource focuses on theprinciples, modeling, standards, devices, and tech-nologies of rehabilitation engineering and assistivetechnology. It describes numerous design models andprocesses, including participatory action design andservice delivery models. The book also discusses thecomponents of devices such as cushions, wheelchairs,prostheses, orthoses, hearing aids, and TTYs. The con-tributors assess industry standards and explore inno-vative technology aids, such as sensors, robot-assistedtherapy, and speech recognition software. The textcontains a set of learning objectives and study ques-tions in each chapter as well as a list of definitions atthe end of the book.

• Describes numerous design models and processes,including participatory action design, servicedelivery models, the supply-push process, andmodern prosthetic fabrication

• Assesses past, present, and potential industrystandards and legislation

• Covers devices essential for the disabled, including various seating systems, cushions,wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, hearing aids,and teletypewriters (TTYs)

• Explores innovative technology aids, such as sensors, robot-assisted therapy, descriptivevideo, remote microphones, speech recognitionsoftware, and AAC

• Contains a set of learning objectives and studyquestions in each chapter as well as a list of definitions at the end of the book

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Clinical Practice of RehabilitationEngineering. Universal Design. Technology Transfer.Standards for Assistive Technology. SeatingBiomechanics and Systems. Tissue IntegrityManagement. Wheelchairs. Functional ElectricalStimulation. Wheelchair Transportation Safety.Rehabilitation Robotics. Major Limb ProstheticDevices. Orthotic Devices. Aids for People with LowVision and Blindness. Maximizing Participation forPeople with Hearing Loss. Telecommunications,Computers, and Web Accessibility. Augmentativeand Alternative Communication Technology.Adaptive Sports and Recreation Technology. SelectedTerms and Definitions. Abbreviations. Index.

Catalog no. IP834, December 2006, 472 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-7222-3, $85.95 / £55.99

Physics forDiagnosticRadiologyThird EditionPhilip Palin DendyAddenbrookes NHS Trust,Cambridge, UK

Brian HeatonAberdeen Radiation ProtectionServices, UK


Fully revised and updated, this bestselling text helpsreaders understand how various imaging techniqueswork. This edition includes new chapters on PET andPACS as well as new material on digital receptors, radiation doses and risks to patients, and special radiographic techniques, including subtraction techniques and interventional radiology. It alsoemphasizes the differences between analogue anddigital images and covers multi-slice CT and three-dimensional resolution, dual energy applica-tions, and cone beam CT. Exercises, multiple choicequestions, extensive references, and further readingaid in understanding.

Catalog no. 83155, August 2011, 720 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8315-6, $79.95 / £49.99Also available as an eBook





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Nuclear Physics

Measurementand Detectionof RadiationThird EditionNicholas TsoulfanidisUniversity of Nevada, Reno, USA

Sheldon LandsbergerThe University of Texas, Austin, USA

Continuing in the traditionof its bestselling predeces-sors, this third edition offers a clearly written, accessi-ble introduction to nuclear instrumentation concepts.Illustrating the fundamentals of nuclear interactionsand radiation detection with a multitude of examplesand problems, this edition provides a new chapter onthe latest applications of radiation detection, includ-ing nuclear medicine, dosimetry, health physics,homeland security, and nuclear nonproliferation. Itupdates numerous topics as needed and incorporatesmany new references and a completely updated bib-liography.

• Provides a fundamental understanding of radiation detection and measurement techniques

• Explores many applications of radiation detectiontechnology and nuclear instrumentation, fromnuclear nonproliferation to nuclear medicine

• Covers data analysis for counting experiments

• Includes end-of-chapter problems as well asnumerous examples throughout


Selected Contents:

Introduction to Radiation Measurements. StatisticalErrors of Radiation Counting. Review of Atomic andNuclear Physics. Energy Loss and Penetration ofRadiation through Matter. Gas-Filled Detectors.Scintillation Detectors. Semiconductor Detectors.Relative and Absolute Measurements. Introduction toSpectroscopy. Electronics. Data Analysis Methods.Photon (Gamma-Ray and X-Ray) Spectroscopy.Charged-Particle Spectroscopy. Neutron Detectionand Spectroscopy. Activation Analysis. Health PhysicsFundamentals. Applications of Radiation Detection.Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. 91859, December 2010, 518 pp.Pack - Book and Ebook, ISBN: 978-1-4200-9185-4$145.95 / £93.00Also available as an eBook

Interaction ofRadiation with MatterHooshang NikjooKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

Shuzo UeharaKyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Dimitris EmfietzoglouUniversity of Ioannina, Greece

This text focuses on thephysics of the interactions of ionizing radiation in liv-ing matter and the Monte Carlo simulation of radia-tion tracks. It explores the classical physics of trackdescription as well as modern aspects based on con-densed matter physics. The authors include the rele-vant atomic physics background, show how to simu-late radiation tracks in a computer experiment, andhighlight applications in medical/health physics andradiation biology. A solutions manual is available withqualifying course adoption.

• Includes the relevant atomic physics background

• Describes the interactions of photons, electrons,and heavy charged particles with matter

• Covers modeling and simulation techniques,showing how to simulate radiation tracks in acomputer experiment

• Highlights applications in medical/health physicsand radiation biology

• Draws on the authors’ many years of teachingradiation interaction and microdosimetry courses


Selected Contents:

Section I: Introduction. Basic Knowledge ofRadiation. Atoms. Atomic Nucleus. Radioactivity. X-Rays. Interaction of Photons with Matter.Interaction of Electrons with Matter. Interaction of Heavy Charged Particles with Matter. -Ray,Restricted Stopping Power, and LET. Introduction toMonte Carlo Simulation. Section II: Cross Sectionsfor Interactions of Photons with Matter. CrossSections for Interactions of Electrons with Water.Cross Sections for Interactions of Low-Energy Protons(<1 MeVu–1) in Water. Cross Sections for Interactionsof Low-Energy -Particles (<2 MeVu–1) in Water.Cross Sections for Interactions of High-EnergyProtons (>1 MeVu–1) in Water. Model CalculationsUsing Track Structure Data of Electrons. ModelCalculations Using Track Structure Data of Ions.Section III: Inelastic Scattering of Charged Particles in Condensed Media: A Dielectric TheoryPerspective. Section IV: Questions and Problems.

Catalog no. K12473, June 2012, 364 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-5357-3, $129.95 / £82.00Also available as an eBook




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Nuclear Physics


Forthcoming!

Modern Atomic PhysicsVasant NatarajanIndian Institute of Science,Bangalore, India

This book provides a state-of-the-art account of atomicphysics within a basic quan-tum mechanical framework.It covers a range of topics—from the elementary to theadvanced—including the spontaneous emission ofradiation, stimulated transitions and the properties ofgas, the physics and applications of resonance fluo-rescence, optical pumping, cooling and trapping ofcharged and neutral particles, and atomic beam mag-netic resonance experiments. Written by a practicingexperimental physicist, the text reflects the latestadvances in the field, supplying a contemporaryunderstanding of the subject.

• Provides a state-of-the-art account of atomicphysics within a basic quantum mechanicalframework

• Covers a range of topics, from the elementary to the advanced

• Reflects the latest advances in the field

• Supplies a contemporary understanding of the subject


Selected Contents:

Introduction to Atomic Physics

Atoms

Manifestation of Nucleus

Two Level Systems – Resonance

Interaction of EM Radiation with Atoms – One Photon

Multi-Photon Processes

Line Shapes

Laser Spectroscopy in Gases

Coherent Control Spectroscopy in Multilevel Atoms

Laser Cooling and Trapping

Appendices


Physics ofNuclearRadiationsConcepts, Techniquesand ApplicationsChary RangacharyuluUniversity of Saskatchewan,Saskatoon, Canada and NelsonMandela African Institute ofScience and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha, Tanzania

This text makes the physicsof nuclear radiations accessible to students with abasic background in physics and mathematics. Ratherthan convince students one way or the other aboutthe hazards of nuclear radiations, the text empowersthem with tools to calculate and assess nuclear radia-tions and their impact. It discusses the meaningbehind mathematical formulae as well as the areas inwhich the equations can be applied. Coverageincludes archeology, health, and medical physicsapplications.

• Provides complete coverage of fundamentalnuclear radiation physics

• Requires only first-year university mathematicsand physics knowledge

• Reviews the necessary prerequisites, such asenergy and momentum conservation

• Discusses cloud chambers, multi-wire chambers,semiconductor solid state detectors, and otherdetectors

• Presents computational methods

• Covers archeology, health, and medical physicsapplications


Selected Contents:

Physics PreliminariesRadioactivityNuclear EnergeticsInteraction of Heavy Charged Particles with MatterInteractions of Photons and Electrons in MatterInteractions of Neutrons with MatterBasics of Radiation DosimetryRadiation Sources. Nuclear Radiation DetectorsMeasurement TechniquesNuclear Techniques—A Few ApplicationsAppendicesIndex





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Statistical & Mathematical Physics & Thermodynamics

Physics ofContinuousMediaProblems andSolutions inElectromagnetism,Fluid Mechanics andMHD, Second EditionGrigory VeksteinUniversity of Manchester, UK

Suitable for any core physicsprogram, this classroom-tested text takes a problems-based approach to teaching continuous media. Thisrevised and expanded edition includes a new chapteron magnetohydrodynamics as well as additionalproblems and more detailed solutions. Each chapterbegins with a summary of the definitions and equa-tions that are necessary to understand and tackle theproblems that follow. The text also provides numer-ous references throughout, including Landau andLifshitz’s famous course of theoretical physics andoriginal journal publications.

Catalog no. K15116, March 2013, 260 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1763-9$59.95 / £38.99Also available as an eBook

A Course inMathematicalMethods forPhysicistsRussell L. HermanUniversity of North Carolina,Wilmington, USA

Based on the author’s junior-level undergraduate course,this classroom-tested text-book is designed for anintroductory course in math-ematical physics. Focusing on the physics of oscilla-tions and waves, it helps students understand themathematical techniques needed for their future stud-ies in physics. The book introduces the methods whilestudying one underlying theme from physics. It takesa bottom-up approach that emphasizes physicalapplications of the mathematics, and includes manyexamples, figures, and problems.

Catalog no. K19052, December 2013, 774 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-8467-9$89.95 / £44.99Also available as an eBook

Forthcoming!

Introduction toImaging fromScattered FieldsMichael A FiddyUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

R. Shane RitterPerigon Engineering, Charlotte,North Carolina, USA

This book explores electro-magnetic wave scatteringphenomena for diverse objects and imaging fromtheir scattered field data. It discusses the advantagesand limitations of methods for inversion, data acquisi-tion, signal processing, and filtering/sampling effects.With many examples, problems, and MATLAB® exer-cises, the book gives readers a practical toolkit toimplement and experiment with the methods. Theauthors focus on electromagnetic wave scattering,established methods, and new methods andadvances in imaging from scattered waves.


The Principles ofThermodynamicsN.D. Hari DassChennai Mathematical Institute,Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, India

This text presents the con-ceptual and technical devel-opments of the subject with-out unduly compromisingon either the historical orlogical perspective. It alsocovers the tremendousrange of scientifically deep and technologically revo-lutionary applications of thermodynamics. The textexplains how thermodynamics evolved from a fewbasic laws that were amazingly successful and withtremendous range, without even knowing about theatomic structure of matter or the laws governing thebehavior of atoms.

Catalog no. K14872, October 2013, 352 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4665-1208-5, $89.95 / £57.99Also available as an eBook






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