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Abarbanel Predicting the Future

Abdullaev Magnetic Stochasticity in Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasmas

Abel Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy

Aharonian Astrophysics at Very High Energies

Alley The Craft of Scientific Presentations

Angerami Jet Quenching in Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions at the LHC

Arnold Getting Started in Radio Astronomy

Avella Strongly Correlated Systems

Bancal On the Device-Independent Approach to Quantum Physics

Banerjee Applications of Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics in Science and Engineering - Vol. 3

Beck Clusters in Nuclei, Volume 3

Bendiscioli Fenomeni radioattivi

Benediktovich Theoretical Concepts of X-Ray Nanoscale Analysis

Binder The Language Phenomenon

Bordeleau Flags of the Night Sky

Bramati Physics of Quantum Fluids

Bullimore Scattering Amplitudes and Wilson Loops in Twistor Space

Bustos Molina Kinetic Simulations of Ion Transport in Fusion Devices

Capitelli Fundamental Aspects of Plasma Chemical Physics

Carroll Alien Seas

Chaichian Basic Concepts in Physics

Chandra Quantum Entanglement in Electron Optics

Charnukha Charge Dynamics in 122 Iron-Based Superconductors

Colman Mechanisms of Atrial Arrhythmias

Conrad Software Systems for Astronomy

Cook The Hatfield SCT Lunar Atlas

Crandall Factors Governing Tin Whisker Growth

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Cristelli Complexity in Financial Markets

Curceanu Dai buchi neri all'adroterapia

De Greve Towards Solid-State Quantum Repeaters

DeWerd The Phantoms of Medical and Health Physics

Dicati Stamping Through Astronomy

Dobrinets HPHT-Treated Diamonds

Dubrovskii Nucleation Theory and Growth of Nanostructures

Duplantier Chaos

Ehrhardt 4D Modeling and Estimation of Respiratory Motion for Radiation Therapy

Faccio Analogue Gravity Phenomenology

Faraoni Special Relativity

Fischer Relativity for Everyone

Flori A First Course in Topos Quantum Theory

Fomin Physics of Quantum Rings

Forget Organic Solid-State Lasers

Fossheim Superconductivity: Discoveries and Discoverers

Frize Laura Bassi and Science in 18th Century Europe

Frémont Young-Type Interferences with Electrons

Fulda Precision Interferometry in a New Shape

Gandini Observation of CP Violation in B± → DK± Decays

Gendler Lessons from the Masters

Geru Resonance Effects of Excitons and Electrons

Ghatak Debye Screening Length

Ghisellini Radiative Processes in High Energy Astrophysics

Ghosh Ultrathin Metal Transparent Electrodes for the Optoelectronics Industry

Gogolin Lectures on Complex Integration

Gopalakrishnan Wave Propagation in Nanostructures

Goss Making Waves

Gubler A Bayesian Analysis of QCD Sum Rules

Guldin Inorganic Nanoarchitectures by Organic Self-Assembly

Hartmann Principles of Musical Acoustics

Henrichs Top Quark Pair Production

Hentschke Thermodynamics







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Holme Temporal Networks

Inglis Observer’s Guide to Star Clusters

Jaeger Quantum Objects

Jenkins Observing the Sun

Kanas Solar System Maps

Kanas The New Martians

Khetrapal Future Directions of NMR

Krahne Physical Properties of Nanorods

Kruse Extensions to the No-Core Shell Model

Kuznetsov Electroweak Processes in External Active Media

Kuznetsov The Coronas-F Space Mission

Kwok Stardust

Köhler Micro-Segmented Flow

Laanait Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfaces

Lena Lunar Domes

Liehr Dissipative Solitons in Reaction Diffusion Systems

Lin New Computation Methods for Geometrical Optics

Littlejohn Electrical Properties of Graphite Nanoparticles in Silicone

Luokkala Exploring Science Through Science Fiction

Manouchehri Physical Implementation of Quantum Walks

Marett-Crosby Twenty-Five Astronomical Observations That Changed the World

McKenna Laser-Plasma Interactions and Applications

Merkus Particulate Products

Mertens Background Processes in the Electrostatic Spectrometers of the KATRIN Experiment

Millington Thermal Quantum Field Theory and Perturbative Non-Equilibrium Dynamics

Miritello Temporal Patterns of Communication in Social Networks

Modinos From Aristotle to Schrödinger

Mohan New Trends in Atomic and Molecular Physics

Méndez Stochastic Foundations in Movement Ecology

Nikolopoulos Quantum State Transfer and Network Engineering

Nováková Standard Model Measurements with the ATLAS Detector

Olson Celestial Sleuth

Pade Quantum Mechanics for Pedestrians 1: Fundamentals












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Pade Quantum Mechanics for Pedestrians 2: Applications and Extensions

Padmanabhan Astronomy in India: A Historical Perspective

Pandolfi Search for the Standard Model Higgs Boson in the H → ZZ → l + l - qq Decay Channel at CMS

Paoletti Deterministic Abelian Sandpile Models and Patterns

Paolini Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces

Paul Stochastic Processes

Pearson Generalized Perturbations in Modified Gravity and Dark Energy

Pechenkin Leonid Isaakovich Mandelstam

Plaja Attosecond Physics

Privett The Constellation Observing Atlas

Pronin Towards a Compact Thin-Disk-Based Femtosecond XUV Source

Quémerais Cross-Calibration of Far UV Spectra of Solar System Objects and the Heliosphere

Rabinovich Evaluating Measurement Accuracy

Radmaneshfar Mathematical Modelling of the Cell Cycle Stress Response

Rao ZnO Nanocrystals and Allied Materials

Ratcliff Optical Absorption Spectra Calculated Using Linear-Scaling Density-Functional Theory

Rhee Cosmic Dawn

Romero Introduction to Black Hole Astrophysics

Rossmanith Non-linear Data Analysis on the Sphere

Rother Electromagnetic Wave Scattering on Nonspherical Particles

Röhrken Time-Dependent CP Violation Measurements

Sanz A Trajectory Description of Quantum Processes. II. Applications

Schneider Computer Algebra in Quantum Field Theory

Seargent Weird Worlds

Sengupta Topological Microfluidics

Shiomi Anomalous and Topological Hall Effects in Itinerant Magnets

Smerald Theory of the Nuclear Magnetic 1/T1 Relaxation Rate in Conventional and Unconventional Magnets

Solaro Biophysics of the Failing Heart

Stankovski Tackling the Inverse Problem for Non-Autonomous Systems

Stevenson Extreme Explosions

Stevenson Under a Crimson Sun

Stocker Hear Where We Are





















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Suga Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Takahashi Spin Fluctuation Theory of Itinerant Electron Magnetism

Thomson Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics

Thutupalli Towards Autonomous Soft Matter Systems

Toplis Quantifying the Martian Geochemical Reservoirs

Torres-Rincon Hadronic Transport Coefficients from Effective Field Theories

Vakoch Astrobiology, History, and Society

Vakoch Extraterrestrial Altruism

Villamaina Transport Properties in Non-Equilibrium and Anomalous Systems

Wang Charge Multiplicity Asymmetry Correlation Study Searching for Local Parity Violation at RHIC for STAR Collaboration

Wasley Nano-photonics in III-V Semiconductors for Integrated Quantum Optical Circuits

Wu Quantum Dot Solar Cells

Yamanaka Analysis of the Electric Dipole Moment in the R-parity Violating Supersymmetric Standard Model

Yamanouchi Progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science

Zank Transport Processes in Space Physics and Astrophysics

Zhang Beam Diagnostics in Superconducting Accelerating Cavities

de Aquino Beyond Standard Model Phenomenology at the LHC

van Schooten Optically Active Charge Traps and Chemical Defects in Semiconducting Nanocrystals Probed by Pulsed Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance






















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H. Abarbanel, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla,USA

Predicting the FutureCompleting Models of Observed ComplexSystems

Through the development of an exact path integralfor use in transferring information from observationsto a model of the observed system, the author pro-vides a general framework for the discussion of modelbuilding and evaluation across disciplines. Throughmany illustrative examples drawn from models inneuroscience, geosciences, and nonlinear electricalcircuits, the concepts are exemplified in detail. Practi-cal numerical methods for approximate evaluations ofthe path integral are explored, and their use in design-ing experiments and determining a model’s consis-tency with observations is explored.

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S. Abdullaev, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Jülich, Germany

Magnetic Stochasticity inMagnetically Confined FusionPlasmasChaos of Field Lines and Charged ParticleDynamics

This is the first book to systematically consider themodern aspects of chaotic dynamics of magnetic fieldlines and charged particles in magnetically confinedfusion plasmas. The analytical models describing thegeneric features of equilibrium magnetic fields andmagnetic perturbations in modern fusion devicesare presented. It describes mathematical and physi-cal aspects of onset of chaos, generic properties of thestructure of stochastic magnetic fields, transport ofcharged particles in tokamaks induced by magneticperturbations, new aspects of particle turbulent trans-port, etc. The presentation is based on the classicaland new unique mathematical tools of Hamiltoniandynamics,[...]


Hardcover2014. 450 p. 183 illus., 18 illus. in color. (Springer Series onAtomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Band 78)

▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-319-01889-8Erscheinungstermin: October 2013

P.G. Abel

Visual Lunar and PlanetaryAstronomyWith the advent of CCDs and webcams, the focusof amateur astronomy has to some extent shiftedfrom science to art. The object of many amateurastronomers is now to produce “stunning images”that, although beautiful, are not intended to have sci-entific merit. Paul Abel has been addressing this issueby promoting visual astronomy wherever possible –at talks to astronomical societies, in articles for pop-ular science magazines, and on BBC TV’s The Sky atNight. Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is acomprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar andplanetary astronomy, showing that even in the age ofspace telescopes and interplanetary probes it is stillpossible to contribute[...]


Softcover2013. XVI, 187 p. 54 illus., 29 illus. in color. (The PatrickMoore Practical Astronomy Series)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7018-2Erscheinungstermin: July 31, 2013

F. Aharonian, DIAS Dublin and MPIK Heidelberg, Dublin, Ire-land; L. Bergström, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Swe-den; C. Dermer, Space Science Division, Washington, USA; R.

Walter, University of Geneva, Versoix, Switzerland; M. Türler,University of Geneva, Versoix, Switzerland (Eds.)

Astrophysics at Very HighEnergiesSaas-Fee Advanced Course 40. Swiss Society forAstrophysics and Astronomy

With the success of Cherenkov Astronomy andmore recently with the launch of NASA’s Fermi mis-sion, very-high-energy astrophysics has undergonea revolution in the last years. This book providesthree comprehensive and up-to-date reviews of therecent advances in gamma-ray astrophysics and ofmulti-messenger astronomy. Felix Aharonian andCharles Dermer address our current knowledge onthe sources of GeV and TeV photons, gleaned fromthe precise measurements made by the new instru-mentation. Lars Bergström presents the challengesand prospects of astro-particle physics with a partic-ular emphasis on the detection of dark matter can-didates. The topics covered by the 40th Saas-FeeCourse[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 361 p. 101 illus., 67 illus. in color. (Saas-FeeAdvanced Course, Band 40)▶ 80,24 €ISBN 978-3-642-36133-3Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

M. Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA

The Craft of ScientificPresentationsCritical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors toAvoid

The Craft of Scientific Presentations, 2nd edition aimsto strengthen you as a presenter of science and engi-neering. The book does so by identifying what makesexcellent presenters such as Brian Cox, Jane Goodall,Richard Feynman, and Jill Bolte Taylor so strong.In addition, the book explains what causes so manyscientific presentations to flounder.One of the mostvaluable contributions of this text is that it teachesthe assertion-evidence approach to scientific presen-tations. Instead of building presentations, as mostengineers and scientists do, on the weak foundationof topic phrases and bulleted lists, this assertion-evi-dence approach calls for building presentations onsuccinct[...]


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A. Angerami, Columbia University, New York, USA

Jet Quenching in RelativisticHeavy Ion Collisions at the LHCThis thesis presents the first measurements of jetsin relativistic heavy ion collisions as reported by theATLAS Collaboration. These include the first directobservation of jet quenching through the observa-tion of a centrality-dependent dijet asymmetry. Also,a series of jet suppression measurements are pre-sented, which provide quantitative constraints ontheoretical models of jet quenching. These results fol-low a detailed introduction to heavy ion physics withemphasis on the phenomenon of jet quenching anda comprehensive description of the ATLAS detectorand its capabilities with regard to performing thesemeasurements.


Hardcover2013. XIII, 169 p. 133 illus., 117 illus. in color. (SpringerTheses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01218-6Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

S. Arnold

Getting Started in RadioAstronomyBeginner Projects for the Amateur

Radio astronomy is a mystery to the majority of ama-teur astronomers, yet it is the best subject to turn towhen desirous of an expanded knowledge of the sky.This guide intends to instruct complete newcomersto radio astronomy, and provides help for the firststeps on the road towards the study of this fascinat-ing subject. In addition to a history of the science

behind the pursuit, directions are included for foureasy-to-build projects, based around long-term NASAand Stanford Solar Center projects. The first threeprojects constitute self-contained units available askits, so there is no need to hunt around for parts. Thefourth – more advanced – project encourages readersto do[...]


Softcover2013. V, 165 p. 59 illus., 45 illus. in color. (The Patrick MoorePractical Astronomy Series)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8156-0Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

A. Avella, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano (SA),Italy; F. Mancini, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano(SA), Italy (Eds.)

Strongly Correlated SystemsNumerical Methods

This volume presents, for the very first time, anexhaustive collection of those modern numeri-cal methods specifically tailored for the analysis ofStrongly Correlated Systems. Many novel materials,with functional properties emerging from macro-scopic quantum behaviors at the frontier of modernresearch in physics, chemistry and material science,belong to this class of systems. Any technique is pre-sented in great detail by its own inventor or by oneof the world-wide recognized main contributors.The exposition has a clear pedagogical cut and fullyreports on the most relevant case study where thespecific technique showed to be very successful indescribing and enlightening the[...]


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J.-D. Bancal, National University of Singapore, Singapore,Singapore

On the Device-IndependentApproach to Quantum PhysicsAdvances in Quantum Nonlocality andMultipartite Entanglement Detection

Quantum physics started in the 1920's with wavemechanics and the wave-particle duality. However,

the last 20 years have seen a second quantum revo-lution, centered around non-locality and quantumcorrelations between measurement outcomes. Theassociated key property, entanglement, is recognizedtoday as the signature of quantumness. This secondrevolution opened the possibility of studying quan-tum correlations without any assumption on theinternal functioning of the measurement apparata, theso-called Device-Independent Approach to QuantumPhysics. This thesis explores this new approach usingthe powerful geometrical tool of polytopes. Emphasisis placed on the study of non-locality[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 121 p. 34 illus., 17 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01182-0Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

S. Banerjee, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia; L.Rondoni, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy (Eds.)

Applications of Chaos andNonlinear Dynamics in Scienceand Engineering - Vol. 3Chaos and nonlinear dynamics initially developed as anew emergent field with its foundation in physics andapplied mathematics. The highly generic, interdisci-plinary quality of the insights gained in the last fewdecades has spawned myriad applications in almostall branches of science and technology—and even wellbeyond. Wherever quantitative modeling and analy-sis of complex, nonlinear phenomena is required,chaos theory and its methods can play a key role. This third volume concentrates on reviewing furtherrelevant contemporary applications of chaotic nonlin-ear systems as they apply to the various cutting-edgebranches of engineering. This encompasses, but is notlimited to,[...]


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C. Beck, Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curie, Strasbourg,France (Ed.)

Clusters in Nuclei, Volume 3Following the pioneering discovery of alpha cluster-ing and of molecular resonances, the field of nuclearclustering is today one of those domains of heavy-ionnuclear physics that faces the greatest challenges, yetalso contains the greatest opportunities. After manysummer schools and workshops, in particular overthe last decade, the community of nuclear molecu-lar physicists has decided to collaborate in producinga comprehensive collection of lectures and tutorialreviews covering the field. This third volume followsthe successful Lect. Notes Phys. 818 (Vol. 1) and 848(Vol. 2), and comprises six extensive lectures coveringthe following topics: - Gamma Rays and Molecular[...]


Softcover2013. XIV, 246 p. 167 illus., 92 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 875)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-3-319-01076-2Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

G. Bendiscioli, Università Pavia, Pavia, Italy

Fenomeni radioattiviDai nuclei alle stelle

Questo volume raccoglie le lezioni del Corso diRadioattività impartite, inizialmente dall’autore e suc-cessivamente da suoi collaboratori, agli studenti diFisica presso l’Università di Pavia. I temi trattati cos-tituiscono un’introduzione ai fenomeni radioattiviin senso stretto con escursioni, aventi come base dipartenza e filo conduttore il decadimento beta, nelcampo della fisica delle particelle elementari, in parti-colare dei neutrini, e dell’astrofisica. Alcuni argomentisono tradizionali, altri riguardano la fisica di fron-tiera così che al lettore sono offerti particolari itineraridalla fisica consolidata alla fisica in evoluzione. Ovvia-mente, per quanto riguarda[...]


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A. Benediktovich, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus;I. Feranchuk, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus; A.Ulyanenkov

Theoretical Concepts of X-RayNanoscale AnalysisTheory, Experiments and Applications

This book provides a concise survey of modern the-oretical concepts of X-ray materials analysis. Theprinciple features of the book are: basics of X-ray scat-tering, interaction between X-rays and matter andnew theoretical concepts of X-ray scattering. The var-ious X-ray techniques are considered in detail: high-resolution X-ray diffraction, X-ray reflectivity, graz-ing-incidence small-angle X-ray scattering and X-ray residual stress analysis. All the theoretical meth-ods presented use the unified physical approach. Thismakes the book especially useful for readers learn-ing and performing data analysis with different tech-niques. The theory is applicable to studies of bulkmaterials of all[...]


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P.-M. Binder, University of Hawaii, Hilo, USA; K. Smith,Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom (Eds.)

The Language PhenomenonHuman Communication from Milliseconds toMillennia

This volume contains a contemporary, integrateddescription of the processes of language. These rangefrom fast scales (fractions of a second) to slow ones(over a million years). The contributors, all experts intheir fields, address language in the brain, productionof sentences and dialogues, language learning, trans-mission and evolutionary processes that happen overcenturies or millenia, the relation between languageand genes, the origins of language, self-organization,and language competition and death. The book as awhole will help to show how processes at differentscales affect each other, thus presenting language as adynamic, complex and profoundly human phenome-non.


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A.G. Bordeleau

Flags of the Night SkyWhen Astronomy Meets National Pride

Many national flags display astronomical features– Sun, Moon, stars – but are they really based onexisting astronomical objects? The United States flagsports 50 stars, one for each state, however none ofthem are linked to real stars. Further, the lunar cres-cent is often shaped like the Sun being eclipsed by theMoon. At times, stars are seen right next to the cres-cent, where the darkened disc of the moon shouldbe! This book will present true astronomical objectsand patterns highlighted on national flags and linkinformative capsules about these objects to the polit-ical reasons why they were chosen to adorn such animportant symbol.


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A. Bramati, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; M.Modugno, IKERBASQUE & Universidad, Bilbao, Spain (Eds.)

Physics of Quantum FluidsNew Trends and Hot Topics in Atomic andPolariton Condensates

The study of quantum fluids, stimulated by the dis-covery of superfluidity in liquid helium, has experi-enced renewed interest after the observation of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) in ultra-cold atomicgases and the observation a new type of quantum fluidwith specific characteristics derived from its intrin-sic out-of-equilibrium nature. The main objectiveof this book is to take a snapshot of the state-of-the-art of this fast moving field with a special emphasison the hot topics and new trends. Bringing togetherthe most active specialists of the two areas (atomicand polaritonic quantum fluids), we expect that thisbook will facilitate the exchange and the collaborationbetween[...]








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M.R. Bullimore, University of Oxford, Oxford, United King-dom

Scattering Amplitudes and WilsonLoops in Twistor SpaceScattering amplitudes are fundamental and richobservables in quantum field theory. Based on theobservation that, for massless particles of spin-one ormore, scattering amplitudes are much simpler thanexpected from traditional Feynman diagram tech-niques, the broad aim of this work is to understandand exploit this hidden structure. It uses methodsfrom twistor theory to provide new insights into thecorrespondence between scattering amplitudes insupersymmetric Yang-Mills theory and null polygonalWilson loops. By additionally exploiting the symme-tries of the problem, the author succeeds in develop-ing new ways of computing scattering amplitudes.


Hardcover2013. IX, 118 p. 41 illus., 11 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00908-7Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

A. Bustos Molina, Max Planck Institute für Plasmaphysik,Garching bei München, Germany

Kinetic Simulations of IonTransport in Fusion DevicesThis thesis deals with the problem of ion confinementin thermonuclear fusion devices. It is a topic of gen-eral interest, as it helps to understand via numericalsimulations the ion confinement properties in com-

plex geometries, in order to predict their behaviorand maximize the performance of future fusion reac-tors. The main work carried out in this thesis is theimprovement and exploitation of an existing simula-tion code called ISDEP. This code solves the so-calledion collisional transport in arbitrary plasma geometry,improving in this sense other existing codes. Addi-tionally, it presents outstanding portability and scala-bility in distributed computing architectures, such asGrid[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 128 p. 70 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00421-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Capitelli, Università di Bari, Bari, Italy; D. Bruno, ConsiglioNazionale delle Ricerche, Bari, Italy; A. Laricchiuta, ConsiglioNazionale delle Ricerche, Bari, Italy

Fundamental Aspects of PlasmaChemical PhysicsTransport

Fundamental Aspects of Plasma Chemical Physics:Transport develops basic and advanced conceptsof plasma transport to the modern treatment of theChapman-Enskog method for the solution of theBoltzmann transport equation. The book invites thereader to consider actual problems of the transportof thermal plasmas with particular attention to thederivation of diffusion- and viscosity-type trans-port cross sections, stressing the role of resonantcharge-exchange processes in affecting the diffu-sion-type collision calculation of viscosity-type colli-sion integrals.A wide range of topics is then discussedincluding (1) the effect of non-equilibrium vibrationaldistributions on the transport[...]


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M. Carroll, R. Lopes (Eds.)

Alien SeasOceans in Space

Oceans were long thought to exist in all corners ofthe Solar System, from carbonated seas percolat-ing beneath the clouds of Venus to features on theMoon's surface given names such as "the Bay of Rain-

bows” and the "Ocean of Storms." With the advent ofmodern telescopes and spacecraft exploration theseancient concepts of planetary seas have, for the mostpart, evaporated. But they have been replaced by thereality of something even more exotic. For example,although it is still uncertain whether Mars ever hadactual oceans, it now seems that a web of waterwaysdid indeed at one time spread across its surface. The"water" in many places in our Solar System is a poi-soned brew mixed[...]


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M. Chaichian, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; H.P.Rojas, ICIMAF, La Habana, Cuba; A. Tureanu, University ofHelsinki, Helsinki, Finland

Basic Concepts in PhysicsFrom the Cosmos to Quarks

This book, using a novel combination of historicaland conceptual approaches, gives an accessible andeminently readable introduction to the main ideas ofmodern physics. The first five chapters are devotedto classical physics, from planetary motion to spe-cial relativity, always keeping in mind its relevanceto questions of contemporary interest. The next sixchapters deal mainly with newer developments inphysics, from quantum theory and general relativ-ity to grand unified theories, and the book concludesby discussing the role of physics in living systems. Aminimal mathematical background is required of thereader, but technicalities are avoided as far as possible;thus complex[...]


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N. Chandra, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India;R. Ghosh, B.N. Panda, Pokhariput, India

Quantum Entanglement inElectron OpticsGeneration, Characterization, and Applications

This monograph forms an interdisciplinary study inatomic, molecular, and quantum information (QI)science. Here a reader will find that applications of thetools developed in QI provide new physical insightsinto electron optics as well as properties of atoms &molecules which, in turn, are useful in studying QIboth at fundamental and applied levels. In particu-lar, this book investigates entanglement properties offlying electronic qubits generated in some of the wellknown processes capable of taking place in an atomor a molecule following the absorption of a photon.Here, one can generate Coulombic or fine-structureentanglement of electronic qubits. The properties ofthese[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 301 p. 23 illus. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical,and Plasma Physics, Band 67)▶ 106,95 €ISBN 978-3-642-24069-0Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

A. Charnukha, Max Planck Institute for Solid, Stuttgart, Ger-many

Charge Dynamics in 122 Iron-Based SuperconductorsThis thesis combines highly accurate optical spec-troscopy data on the recently discovered iron-basedhigh-temperature superconductors with an incisivetheoretical analysis. Three outstanding results arereported: (1) The superconductivity-induced mod-ification of the far-infrared conductivity of an ironarsenide with minimal chemical disorder is quantita-tively described by means of a strong-coupling the-ory for spin fluctuation mediated Cooper pairing. Theformalism developed in this thesis also describes priorspectroscopic data on more disordered compounds.(2) The same materials exhibit a sharp superconduc-tivity-induced anomaly for photon energies around2.5 eV, two orders of[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 129 p. 43 illus., 24 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01191-2Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M.A. Colman, University of Manchester, Manchester, UnitedKingdom

Mechanisms of Atrial ArrhythmiasInsights from the Development of aBiophysically Detailed Model of the Human Atria

This thesis describes the development of biophysicallydetailed computer models of the human atria andtorso to study the underlying mechanisms of cardiacdiseases, some of the most common causes of morbid-ity and mortality. This is a cross-disciplinary project,involving fundamentals of cardiac electrophysiology,physics of excitable media, applied mathematics andhigh performance scientific computing and visuali-sation. The author uses computer models to provideinsights into the underlying mechanisms of the gene-sis of atrial fibrillation and develops novel techniquesfor the monitoring of atrial tachycardia.


Hardcover2013. XVII, 276 p. 137 illus., 42 illus. in color. (SpringerTheses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01642-9Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

Forthcoming

A.R. Conrad

Software Systems for AstronomyThis book covers the use and development of soft-ware for astronomy. It describes the control systemsused to point the telescope and operate its camerasand spectrographs, as well as the web-based tools usedto plan those observations. In addition, the book alsocovers the analysis and archiving of astronomical dataonce it has been acquired. Readers will learn aboutexisting software tools and packages, develop theirown software tools, and analyze real data sets.


Softcover2013. IX, 95 p. 38 illus., 18 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs inAstronomy)▶ 53,49 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7057-1Erscheinungstermin: August 10, 2013

A. Cook (Ed.)

The Hatfield SCT Lunar AtlasPhotographic Atlas for Meade, Celestron, andOther SCT Telescopes: A Digitally Re-MasteredEdition

In 2004, it became obvious that Henry Hatfield’soriginal atlas wasn’t suitable for all current commer-cially-made amateur telescopes. Newtonian tele-scopes and astronomical refractors – for many yearsthe only choice for amateurs – invert the observedimage. The standard Hatfield Atlas therefore followsthe IAU (International Astronomical Union) conven-tion of having maps (and photographs) with South atthe top and West on the left: an inverted image. How-ever, the current ranges of Schmidt-Cassegrain andMaksutov telescopes – that’s most of those manufac-tured by Meade, Celestron, and many others – don’tinvert the observed image but instead reverse it left-for-right. That’s with[...]


Hardcover2014. XII, 100 p. 180 illus.▶ 53,49 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8638-1Erscheinungstermin: October 11, 2013

E.R. Crandall, Auburn University, Auburn, USA

Factors Governing Tin WhiskerGrowthTin (Sn) whiskers are electrically conductive, singlecrystal eruptions that grow from Sn film surfaces.Their high aspect ratio presents reliability problemsfor the electronics industry due to bridging and metalarcing, leading to malfunctions and catastrophic fail-ures in many electronic systems (including satelliteand defense sectors). Due to legislation in the EU,Japan, and the U.S., mandating a gradual shift fromlead (Pb)-based to lead-free solders and board fin-ishes, there has been a reemergence of Sn whiskers.Continuing reports of Sn whisker induced failurescoupled with the lack of an industry-accepted under-






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standing of whisker growth and/or test methods toidentify whisker[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 136 p. 92 illus., 65 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00469-3Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Cristelli, Università di Roma, Rome, Italy

Complexity in Financial MarketsModeling Psychological Behavior in Agent-Based Models and Order Book Models

Tools and methods from complex systems science canhave a considerable impact on the way in which thequantitative assessment of economic and financialissues is approached, as discussed in this thesis. Firstit is shown that the self-organization of financial mar-kets is a crucial factor in the understanding of theirdynamics. In fact, using an agent-based approach, itis argued that financial markets’ stylized facts appearonly in the self-organized state. Secondly, the thesispoints out the potential of so-called big data sciencefor financial market modeling, investigating how web-driven data can yield a picture of market activities: ithas been found that web query volumes[...]


Hardcover2013. XX, 216 p. 95 illus., 33 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00722-9Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

C.O. Curceanu, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Frascati,Italy

Dai buchi neri all'adroterapiaUn viaggio nella Fisica Moderna

Tutto quello che avreste voluto sapere sulla fisicamoderna ma non avevate nessuno a cui chiederlo!

Questo libro vi conduce in un viaggio affascinanteattraverso i misteri della fisica moderna e delle suetantissime ricadute nella società, presentando anche lericerche attualissime, le strade che si aprono davantia noi: a volte ampi viali illuminati a giorno, altre voltesentieri appena accennati. Dove ci porteranno? Lagrande forza della scienza, nonché il suo motore,è la curiosità che ci ha spinto a guardare in alto, inprofondità ma anche dentro noi stessi. Indagandoabbiamo trovato veri tesori. La fisica ci spiega cosasuccede nell’atomo ma anche nell’Universo, unmondo che va[...]


Softcover2013. XII, 324 pagg. (I blu)▶ 25,72 €ISBN 978-88-470-5240-6Versandfertig innerhalb von 3 Tagen.

K. De Greve, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

Towards Solid-State QuantumRepeatersUltrafast, Coherent Optical Control and Spin-Photon Entanglement in Charged InAs QuantumDots

Towards Solid-State Quantum Repeaters: Ultrafast,Coherent Optical Control and Spin-Photon Entan-glement in Charged InAs Quantum Dots summarizesseveral state-of-the-art coherent spin manipulationexperiments in III-V quantum dots. Both high-fidelityoptical manipulation, decoherence due to nuclearspins and the spin coherence extraction are discussed,as is the generation of entanglement between a sin-gle spin qubit and a photonic qubit. The experimen-tal results are analyzed and discussed in the contextof future quantum technologies, such as quantumrepeaters.Single spins in optically active semiconduc-tor host materials have emerged as leading candidatesfor quantum information[...]


Hardcover2013. XVII, 148 p. 75 illus., 63 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00073-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

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L.A. DeWerd, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison,USA; M. Kissick, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison,USA (Eds.)

The Phantoms of Medical andHealth PhysicsDevices for Research and Development

The purpose and subject of this book is to providea comprehensive overview of all types of phantomsused in medical imaging, therapy, nuclear medicineand health physics. For ionizing radiation, dosime-try with respect to issues of material composition,shape, and motion/position effects are all highlighted.For medical imaging, each type of technology willneed specific materials and designs, and the physicsand indications will be explored for each type. Healthphysics phantoms are concerned with some of thesame issues such as material heterogeneity, but alsounique issues such as organ-specific radiation dosefrom sources distributed in other organs. Readers willbe able to use[...]


Hardcover2013. IX, 356 p. 114 illus. (Biological and Medical Physics,Biomedical Engineering)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8303-8Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

R. Dicati, Unione Stampa Filatelica Italiana, Milan, Italy

Stamping Through AstronomyStamps and other postal documents are an attrac-tive vehicle for presenting astronomy and its develop-ment. Written with expertise and great enthusiasm,this unique book offers a historical and philatelic sur-vey of astronomy and some related topics on spaceexploration. It contains more than 1300 color repro-ductions of stamps relating to the history of astron-omy, ranging from the earliest observations of thesky to modern research conducted with satellites andspace probes. Featured are the astronomers and astro-physicists who contributed to this marvelous story –not only Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, Her-schel, and Einstein but also hundreds of other minorprotagonists who played[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 373 p. 277 illus. in color.▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-88-470-2828-9Versandfertig innerhalb von 3 Tagen.







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I.A. Dobrinets, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany;V.G. Vins, VinsDiam, Ltd., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation;A.M. Zaitsev, College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NewYork, USA

HPHT-Treated DiamondsDiamonds Forever

High-temperature and high-pressure treatment ofdiamond is becoming an important technology toelaborate diamonds. This is the first book providinga comprehensive review of the properties of HPHT-treated diamonds, based on the analysis of publisheddata and the work of the authors. The book gives adetailed analysis of the physics of transformation ofinternal structures of diamonds subjected to HPHTtreatment and discusses how these transformationscan be detected using methods of optical microscopyand spectroscopy. It also gives practical recommenda-tions for the recognition of HPHT-treated diamonds.The book is written in a language and terms whichcan be understood by a broad[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 257 p. 166 illus., 103 illus. in color. (Springer Seriesin Materials Science, Band 181)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-37489-0Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

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V.G. Dubrovskii, St. Petersburg Academic University, St.Petersburg, Russian Federation

Nucleation Theory and Growth ofNanostructuresSemiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires arepromising building blocks of future nanoelectronic,nanophotonic and nanosensing devices. Their physi-cal properties are primarily determined by the epitaxyprocess which is rather different from the conven-tional thin film growth. This book shows how theadvanced nucleation theory can be used in modelingof growth properties, morphology and crystal phaseof such nanostructures. The book represents a sys-tematic account of modern nucleation theory in opensystems, nanostructure nucleation and growth mech-anisms, and possibilities for tuning the nanostructureproperties to the desired values.


Hardcover2013. XI, 811 p. 358 illus., 126 illus. in color. (NanoScienceand Technology)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-39659-5Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

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B. Duplantier, Service de Physique Théorique, Gif-sur-YvetteCedex, France; S. Nonnenmacher, CEA - Saclay, Gif-sur-

Yvette, France; V. Rivasseau, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay,France (Eds.)

ChaosPoincaré Seminar 2010

This twelfth volume in the Poincaré Seminar Seriesdescribes recent research on the fascinating topicof chaotic dynamics in different contexts. It con-tains the following chapters: * Étienne Ghys, TheLorenz Attractor, a Paradigm for Chaos * StéphanFauve, Chaotic Dynamos Generated by Fully Tur-bulent Flows * Uzy Smilansky, Discrete Graphs - AParadigm Model for Quantum Chaos * Paul Bour-gade and Jonathan P. Keating, Quantum Chaos, Ran-dom Matrix Theory, and the Riemann Zeta-function* Hans-Jürgen Stöckmann, Chaos in Microwave Res-onators * Stéphane Nonnenmacher, Anatomy ofQuantum Chaotic Eigenstates * Jacques Laskar, Is theSolar System Stable? Dating from their origin in lec-tures to a[...]


Hardcover2014. XI, 276 p. (Progress in Mathematical Physics, Band 66)▶ ca. 90,94 €ISBN 978-3-0348-0696-1Erscheinungstermin: December 15, 2013

J. Ehrhardt, Universität Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany; C. Lorenz,Philips Technologie GmbH, Hamburg, Germany (Eds.)

4D Modeling and Estimation ofRespiratory Motion for RadiationTherapyRespiratory motion causes an important uncertaintyin radiotherapy planning of the thorax and upperabdomen. The main objective of radiation therapy isto eradicate or shrink tumor cells without damagingthe surrounding tissue by delivering a high radiationdose to the tumor region and a dose as low as pos-sible to healthy organ tissues. Meeting this demandremains a challenge especially in case of lung tumorsdue to breathing-induced tumor and organ motionwhere motion amplitudes can measure up to sev-eral centimeters. Therefore, modeling of respiratorymotion has become increasingly important in radia-tion therapy. With 4D imaging techniques spatiotem-poral image sequences can be[...]


Hardcover2013. XX, 341 p. 111 illus., 75 illus. in color. (Biological andMedical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-36440-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

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D. Faccio, Scottish Univers. Physics Alliance, Edinburgh,United Kingdom; F. Belgiorno, S. Cacciatori, Universita’dell’Insubria, Como, Italy; V. Gorini, Università’ dell’Insubria,

Como, Italy; S. Liberati, Int. School for Adv. Stud. (SISSA), Tri-este, Italy; U. Moschella, Università’ dell’Insubria, Como, Italy(Eds.)

Analogue GravityPhenomenologyAnalogue Spacetimes and Horizons, fromTheory to Experiment

Analogue Gravity Phenomenology is a collectionof contributions that cover a vast range of areas inphysics, ranging from surface wave propagation influids to nonlinear optics. The underlying commonaspect of all these topics, and hence the main focusand perspective from which they are explained here,is the attempt to develop analogue models for gravi-tational systems. The original and main motivationof the field is the verification and study of Hawkingradiation from a horizon: the enabling feature is thepossibility to generate horizons in the laboratory witha wide range of physical systems that involve a flowof one kind or another. The years around 2010 andonwards witnessed a[...]


Softcover2013. XX, 439 p. 124 illus., 95 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 870)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-319-00265-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

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V. Faraoni, Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, Canada

Special RelativityThis book offers an essential bridge between col-lege-level introductions and advanced graduate-levelbooks on special relativity. It begins at an elementarylevel, presenting and discussing the basic conceptsnormally covered in college-level works, including theLorentz transformation. Subsequent chapters intro-duce the four-dimensional worldview implied by theLorentz transformations, mixing time and space coor-dinates, before continuing on to the formalism of ten-sors, a topic usually avoided in lower-level courses.The book’s second half addresses a number of essen-tial points, including the concept of causality; theequivalence between mass and energy, includingapplications;[...]


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2013. XVIII, 304 p. 51 illus. (Undergraduate LectureNotes in Physics)▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-3-319-01106-6Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013







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K. Fischer, Tokyuama College of Technology, Shunan-Shi,Japan

Relativity for EveryoneHow Space-Time Bends

This book explains the theory of special and generalrelativity in detail, without digressions such as infor-mation on Einstein's life or the historical background.However, complicated calculations are replaced withfigures and thought experiments, the text being for-mulated in such a way that the reader will be able tounderstand the gist intuitively. The first part of thebook focuses on the essentials of special relativity.Explanations are provided of the famous equivalencebetween mass and energy and of why Einstein wasable to use the theory of electrodynamics as a tem-plate for his "electrodynamics of moving bodies", sim-ply because besides the speed of light, the electriccharge[...]


Softcover2013. XIII, 129 p. 114 illus., 2 illus. in color.▶ 32,09 €ISBN 978-3-319-00586-7Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

C. Flori, Perimeter Inst. for Theor. Studies, Waterloo, Canada

A First Course in Topos QuantumTheoryIn the last five decades various attempts to formu-late theories of quantum gravity have been made, butnone has fully succeeded in becoming the quantumtheory of gravity. One possible explanation for thisfailure might be the unresolved fundamental issuesin quantum theory as it stands now. Indeed, mostapproaches to quantum gravity adopt standard quan-tum theory as their starting point, with the hope thatthe theory’s unresolved issues will get solved along theway. However, these fundamental issues may need tobe solved before attempting to define a quantum the-ory of gravity. The present text adopts this point ofview, addressing the following basic questions: Whatare the main[...]


Softcover2013. XIII, 449 p. 8 illus. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Band 868)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-642-35712-1Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

V.M. Fomin, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Ma, Dres-den, Germany (Ed.)

Physics of Quantum RingsThis book deals with a new class of materials, quan-tum rings. Innovative recent advances in experimen-tal and theoretical physics of quantum rings are basedon the most advanced state-of-the-art fabricationand characterization techniques as well as theoreticalmethods. The experimental efforts allow to obtain anew class of semiconductor quantum rings formed bycapping self-organized quantum dots grown by mole-cular beam epitaxy. Novel optical and magnetic prop-erties of quantum rings are associated with non-trivialtopologies at the nanoscale. An adequate characteriza-tion of quantum rings is possible on the basis of mod-ern characterization methods of nanostructures, suchas Scanning[...]


Hardcover2013. XVIII, 430 p. 257 illus., 51 illus. in color. (NanoScienceand Technology)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-39196-5Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

S. Forget, Université Paris 13, Villetaneuse, France; S. Ché-nais, Université Paris 13, Villetaneuse, France

Organic Solid-State LasersOrganic lasers are broadly tunable coherent sources,potentially compact, convenient and manufacturedat low-costs. Appeared in the mid 60’s as solid-statealternatives for liquid dye lasers, they recently gaineda new dimension after the demonstration of organicsemiconductor lasers in the 90's. More recently, newperspectives appeared at the nanoscale, with organicpolariton and surface plasmon lasers. After a briefreminder to laser physics, a first chapter exposes whatmakes organic solid-state organic lasers specific. Thelaser architectures used in organic lasers are thenreviewed, with a state-of-the-art review of the perfor-mances of devices with regard to output power,[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 169 p. 88 illus., 78 illus. in color. (Springer Series inOptical Sciences, Band 175)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-642-36704-5Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

K. Fossheim, Norwegian University of Science, Trondheim,Norway

Superconductivity: Discoveriesand DiscoverersTen Physics Nobel Laureates Tell Their Story

This book is about the work of 10 great scientists; whothey were and are, their personal background andhow they achieved their outstanding results and tooktheir prominent place in science history. We followone of physics and science history's most enigmaticphenomena, superconductivity, through 100 years,from its discovery in 1911 to the present, not as a his-tory book in the usual sense, but through close ups ofthe leading characters and their role in that story, theNobel laureates, who were still among us in the years2001-2004 when the main round of interviews wascarried out. Since then two of them already passedaway. For each one of the 10 laureates, the author tellstheir[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 140 p. 12 illus., 11 illus. in color.▶ 64,15 €ISBN 978-3-642-36058-9Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

M. Frize, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Laura Bassi and Science in 18thCentury EuropeThe Extraordinary Life and Role of Italy'sPioneering Female Professor

This book presents the extraordinary story of a Bolog-nese woman of the settecento. Laura Maria CaterinaBassi (1711-1778) defended 49 Theses at the Univer-sity of Bologna on April 17, 1732 and was awardeda doctoral degree on May 12 of the same year. Threeweeks before her defense, she was made a member ofthe Academy of Sciences in Bologna. On June 27 shedefended 12 additional Theses. Several of the 61 The-ses were on physics and other science topics. Laura






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was drawn by the philosophy of Newton at a timewhen most scientists in Europe were still focused onDescartes and Galen. This last set of Theses was toencourage the University of Bologna to provide a lec-tureship to Laura, which[...]


Softcover2013. XIX, 196 p. 17 illus., 7 illus. in color.▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-3-642-38684-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

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F. Frémont, University of Caen, Caen Cedex, France

Young-Type Interferences withElectronsBasics and Theoretical Challenges in MolecularCollision Systems

Since the discovery that atomic-size particles can bedescribed as waves, many interference experimentshave been realized with electrons to demonstrate theirwave behavior. In this book, after describing the dif-ferent steps that led to the present knowledge, wefocus on the strong link existing between photon andelectron interferences, highlighting the similaritiesand the differences. For example, the atomic centersof a hydrogen molecule are used to mimic the slitsin the Young's famous interference experiment withlight. We show, however, that the basic time-depen-dent ionization theories that describe these Young-type electron interferences are not able to reproducethe[...]


Hardcover2013. IX, 229 p. 206 illus., 32 illus. in color. (Springer Serieson Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Band 77)▶ 106,95 €ISBN 978-3-642-38478-3Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

P. Fulda, University of Florida, Florida, USA

Precision Interferometry in a NewShapeHigher-order Laguerre-Gauss Modes forGravitational Wave Detection

With his Ph.D. thesis, presented here in the format ofa "Springer Theses", Paul Fulda won the 2012 GWICthesis prize awarded by the Gravitational Wave Inter-national Committee. The impact of thermal noise on

future gravitational wave detectors depends on thesize and shape of the interrogating laser beam. It hadbeen known since 2006 that, in theory, higher-orderLaguerre-Gauss modes could reduce thermal noise.Paul Fulda’s research brings Laguerre-Gauss modesan enormous step forward. His work includes analyt-ical, numerical and experimental work on table-topsetups as well as experiments at the Glasgow 10m pro-totype interferometer. Using numerical simulationsthe LG33 mode was[...]


Hardcover2013. XXII, 153 p. 61 illus., 44 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01374-9Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

P. Gandini, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom

Observation of CP Violation in B±→ DK± DecaysCP violation is a well-established phenomenon in par-ticle physics, but until 2001 it was only observed inkaons. In the last decade, several matter-antimatterasymmetries have been observed in neutral B mesonsin line with the expectations of the Standard Modelof the weak interaction. Direct CP violation is alsoexpected in the decay rates of charged B+ mesons ver-sus that of B- mesons, though the greatest effects arepresent in a decay that occurs just twice in 10 milliondecays. Such rarity requires huge samples to studyand this is exactly what the LHC, and its dedicatedB-physics experiment LHCb provide. This thesis- presents an analysis of the first two years of LHCbdata. The[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 168 p. 127 illus., 115 illus. in color. (SpringerTheses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01028-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

R. Gendler (Ed.)

Lessons from the MastersCurrent Concepts in Astronomical ImageProcessing

There are currently thousands of amateurastronomers around the world engaged in astropho-tography at a sophisticated level. Their ranks far out-number professional astronomers doing the sameand their contributions both technically and artisti-cally are the dominant drivers of progress in the fieldtoday. This book is a unique collaboration of indi-viduals world-renowned in their particular area andcovers in detail each of the major sub-disciplines ofastrophotography. This approach offers the reader thegreatest opportunity to learn the most current infor-mation and the latest techniques directly from theforemost innovators in the field today. “Lessons fromthe Masters” includes a[...]


Softcover2013. XII, 387 p. 265 illus., 237 illus. in color. (The PatrickMoore Practical Astronomy Series, Band 179)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7833-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

I. Geru, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova;D. Suter, Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany

Resonance Effects of Excitons andElectronsBasics and Applications

This book presents the various types of resonanceeffects on excitons, biexcitons and the local elec-tronic centers (LEC) in solids, such as paramagneticand paraelectric resonances on excitons, excitonacoustic resonance at intra- and interband transitions,radio-optical double resonance on excitons, hole-nuclear double resonance on localized biexcitons,ENDOR and acoustic ENDOR on LEC. The criteriafor the generation of coherent photons, phonons andmagnons by excitons are explained. The interactionsof excitons and biexcitons with paramagnetic centersand nuclear spins, the indirect interaction betweenthe PC through a field of excitons as well as the quasi-energy spectrum of[...]


Softcover2013. XVII, 283 p. 36 illus., 14 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 869)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-3-642-35806-7Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.







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K.P. Ghatak, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; S. Bhat-tacharya, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Debye Screening LengthEffects of Nanostructured Materials

This monograph solely investigates the Debye Screen-ing Length (DSL) in semiconductors and their nano-structures. The materials considered are quantizedstructures of non-linear optical, III-V, II-VI, Ge,Te, Platinum Antimonide, stressed materials, Bis-muth, GaP, Gallium Antimonide, II-V and BismuthTelluride respectively. The DSL in opto-electronicmaterials and their quantum confined counterpartsis studied in the presence of strong light waves andintense electric fields on the basis of newly formulatedelectron dispersion laws that control the studies ofsuch quantum effect devices. The suggestions for theexperimental determination of 2D and 3D DSL andthe importance of[...]


Hardcover2013. XXIII, 375 p. 123 illus. (Springer Tracts in ModernPhysics, Band 255)▶ 160,49 €ISBN 978-3-319-01338-1Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

G. Ghisellini, INAF, Merate, Italy

Radiative Processes in HighEnergy AstrophysicsThis book grew out of the author’s notes from hiscourse on Radiative Processes in High Energy Astro-physics. The course provides fundamental definitionsof radiative processes and serves as a brief intro-duction to Bremsstrahlung and black body emis-sion, relativistic beaming, synchrotron emission andabsorption, Compton scattering, synchrotron self-compton emission, pair creation and emission. Thefinal chapter discusses the observed features of ActiveGalactic Nuclei and their interpretation based on theradiative processes presented in the book. Writtenin an informal style, this book will guide studentsthrough their first encounter with high-energy astro-physics.


Softcover2013. X, 147 p. 65 illus., 43 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 873)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-3-319-00611-6Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

D.S. Ghosh, ICFO- Institute of Photonic Sciences, Barcelona,Spain

Ultrathin Metal TransparentElectrodes for the OptoelectronicsIndustryTransparent electrodes (TEs) are a class of materi-als that make it possible to bring electrical currentor potentials in close proximity to optically activeregions without significant loss of optical energy.However, it is a challenge to decouple the electricaland optical properties of a material, as the property ofconductivity is strongly coupled to the imaginary partof the refractive index. An ideal TE has high trans-parency in combination with very low electrical resis-tivity. The main objective of the thesis was to developTEs which can replace expensive, scarce and fragileIndium Tin Oxide (ITO), the most widely used TEmaterial in the industry today. The thesis contains[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 86 p. 53 illus., 34 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00347-4Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

A.O. Gogolin, E.G. Tsitsishvili, Tbilisi Technical University,Tbilisi, Georgia; A. Komnik, Universität Heidelberg, Heidel-berg, Germany (Eds.)

Lectures on Complex IntegrationThe theory of complex functions is a strikingly beau-tiful and powerful area of mathematics. Some particu-larly fascinating examples are seemingly complicatedintegrals which are effortlessly computed after reshap-ing them into integrals along contours, as well asapparently difficult differential and integral equations,which can be elegantly solved using similar methods.To use them is sometimes routine but in many casesit borders on an art. The goal of the book is to intro-duce the reader to this beautiful area of mathematicsand to teach him or her how to use these methods to

solve a variety of problems ranging from computationof integrals to solving difficult integral equations.[...]


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2013. VIII, 295 p. 64 illus. (Undergraduate LectureNotes in Physics)▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-3-319-00211-8Erscheinungstermin: July 31, 2013

Forthcoming

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

Wave Propagation inNanostructuresNonlocal Continuum Mechanics Formulations

Wave Propagation in Nanostructures describes thefundamental and advanced concepts of waves propa-gating in structures that have dimensions of the orderof nanometers. The book is fundamentally based onnon-local elasticity theory, which includes scale effectsin the continuum model. The book predominantlyaddresses wave behavior in carbon nanotubes andGraphene structures, although the methods of analy-sis provided in this text are equally applicable to othernanostructures.The book takes the reader from thefundamentals of wave propagation in nanotubes tomore advanced topics such as rotating nanotubes,coupled nanotubes, and nanotubes with magneticfield and surface effects. The[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 359 p. 157 illus., 147 illus. in color. (NanoScienceand Technology)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-319-01031-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Goss, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro,USA

Making WavesThe Story of Ruby Payne-Scott: AustralianPioneer Radio Astronomer

This book is an abbreviated, partly re-written ver-sion of "Under the Radar - The First Woman in RadioAstronomy: Ruby Payne-Scott." It addresses a gen-eral readership interested in historical and sociologi-cal aspects of astronomy and presents the biographyof Ruby Payne-Scott (1912 – 1981). As the first female






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radio astronomer (and one of the first people in theworld to consider radio astronomy), she made clas-sic contributions to solar radio physics. She alsoplayed a major role in the design of the Australiangovernment's Council for Scientific and IndustrialResearch radars, which were in turn of vital impor-tance in the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World WarII. These radars were[...]


Softcover2013. XX, 262 p. 87 illus., 27 illus. in color. (Astronomers'Universe)▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-3-642-35751-0Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

P. Gubler, Nishina Center, Wako, Saitama, Japan

A Bayesian Analysis of QCD SumRulesThe author develops a novel analysis method forQCD sum rules (QCDSR) by applying the maximumentropy method (MEM) to arrive at an analysis withless artificial assumptions than previously held. Thisis a first-time accomplishment in the field.In this the-sis, a reformed MEM for QCDSR is formalized and isapplied to the sum rules of several channels: the light-quark meson in the vector channel, the light-quarkbaryon channel with spin and isospin 1/2, and severalquarkonium channels at both zero and finite temper-atures. This novel technique of combining QCDSRwith MEM is applied to the study of quarkonium inhot matter, which is an important probe of the quark-gluon plasma currently[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 190 p. 64 illus., 50 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-4-431-54317-6Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

S. Guldin, École Polytechnique, Lausanne, Switzerland

Inorganic Nanoarchitectures byOrganic Self-AssemblyMacromolecular self-assembly - driven by weak,non-covalent, intermolecular forces - is a commonprinciple of structure formation in natural and syn-thetic organic materials. The variability in materialarrangement on the nanometre length scale makesthis an ideal way of matching the structure-func-tion demands of photonic and optoelectronic devices.However, suitable soft matter systems typically lackthe appropriate photoactivity, conductivity or chemi-cally stability. This thesis explores the implementationof soft matter design principles for inorganic thin filmnanoarchitectures. Sacrificial block copolymers andcolloids are employed as structure-directing agents forthe[...]


Hardcover2013. XVII, 165 p. 66 illus., 50 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00311-5Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

W.M. Hartmann

Principles of Musical AcousticsPrinciples of Musical Acoustics focuses on the basicprinciples in the science and technology of music.Musical examples and specific musical instrumentsdemonstrate the principles. The book begins with astudy of vibrations and waves, in that order. Thesetopics constitute the basic physical properties ofsound, one of two pillars supporting the science ofmusical acoustics. The second pillar is the humanelement, the physiological and psychological aspectsof acoustical science. The perceptual topics includeloudness, pitch, tone color, and localization of sound.With these two pillars in place, it is possible to go in a

variety of directions. The book treats in turn, the top-ics of[...]


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2013. XIV, 348 p. 180 illus. (Undergraduate LectureNotes in Physics)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-1-4614-6785-4Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

A.C. Henrichs, Yale University, New Haven, USA

Top Quark Pair ProductionPrecision Measurements of the Top Quark PairProduction Cross Section in the Single LeptonChannel with the ATLAS Experiment

Before any kind of new physics discovery could bemade at the LHC, a precise understanding and mea-surement of the Standard Model of particle physics'processes was necessary. The book provides an intro-duction to top quark production in the context of theStandard Model and presents two such precise mea-surements of the production of top quark pairs inproton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energyof 7 TeV that were observed with the ATLAS Experi-ment at the LHC. The presented measurements focuson events with one charged lepton, missing transverseenergy and jets. Using novel and advanced analysistechniques as well as a good understanding of thedetector, they constitute the most[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 230 p. 116 illus., 88 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01486-9Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013






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R. Hentschke, Bergische Universität, Wuppertal, Germany

ThermodynamicsFor Physicists, Chemists and Materials Scientists

Thermodynamics is the foundation of many-bodyphysics and thus of physical chemistry and materialscience as well. Today new sources of useful energy,energy storage, transport and conversion, requir-ing development of novel technology, are of rapidlyincreasing importance. This development stronglyaffects modern industry. Thus, thermodynamics willhave to be given more prominence in the science cur-riculum in colleges and universities - something thatis attempted in this book. The structure of this text issimple and transparent, enabling the easy mapping ofthe text onto a one-semester course syllabus and theattendant study. There are 8 chapters total and onethree-part appendix.[...]


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2013. X, 304 p. 127 illus., 7 illus. in color.(Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-3-642-36710-6Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

P. Holme, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden; J. Saramäki,Aalto University, Aalto, Finland (Eds.)

Temporal NetworksThe concept of temporal networks is an extensionof complex networks as a modeling framework toinclude information on when interactions betweennodes happen. Many studies of the last decade exam-ine how the static network structure affect dynamicsystems on the network. In this traditional approach the temporal aspects are pre-encoded in the dynamicsystem model. Temporal-network methods, on theother hand, lift the temporal information from thelevel of system dynamics to the mathematical repre-sentation of the contact network itself. This frame-work becomes particularly useful for cases where

there is a lot of structure and heterogeneity both inthe timings of interaction events and[...]


Hardcover2013. VIII, 352 p. 181 illus., 86 illus. in color. (UnderstandingComplex Systems)▶ 101,64 €ISBN 978-3-642-36460-0Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

M. Inglis

Observer’s Guide to Star ClustersAmateur astronomers of all expertise from beginnerto experienced will find this a thorough star clusteratlas perfect for easy use at the telescope or throughbinoculars. It enables practical observers to locate theapproximate positions of objects in the sky, organizedby constellation. This book was specifically designedas an atlas and written for easy use in field conditions.The maps are in black-and-white so that they can beread by the light of a red LED observer’s reading light.The clusters and their names/numbers are printed inbold black, against a “grayed-out” background of starsand constellation figures. To be used as a self-con-tained reference, the book provides the[...]


Softcover2013. XIII, 282 p. 69 illus. (The Patrick Moore PracticalAstronomy Series)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7566-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

G. Jaeger, Boston University, Boston, USA

Quantum ObjectsNon-Local Correlation, Causality and ObjectiveIndefiniteness in the Quantum World

This monograph identifies the essential characteris-tics of the objects described by current quantum the-ory and considers their relationship to space-time. Inthe process, it explicates the senses in which quantumobjects may be consistently considered to have partsof which they may be composed or into which theymay be decomposed. The book also demonstratesthe degree to which reduction is possible in quantummechanics, showing it to be related to the objectiveindefiniteness of quantum properties and the strongnon-local correlations that can occur between thephysical quantities of quantum subsystems. Care-

ful attention is paid to the relationships among suchproperty correlations,[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 209 p. 23 illus. (Fundamental Theories of Physics,Band 175)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-642-37628-3Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

J.L. Jenkins

Observing the SunA Pocket Field Guide

“Observing the Sun” is for amateur astronomers at allthree levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced.The beginning observer is often trying to find a nicheor define a specific interest in his hobby, and thecontent of this book will spark that interest in solarobserving because of the focus on the dynamics of theSun. Intermediate and advanced observers will findthe book invaluable in identifying features (throughphotos, charts, diagrams) in a logical, orderly fashionand then guiding the observer to interpret the obser-vations. Because the Sun is a dynamic celestial bodyin constant flux, astronomers rarely know for certainwhat awaits them at the eyepiece. All features of[...]


Softcover2013. XV, 242 p. 85 illus., 12 illus. in color. (Astronomer'sPocket Field Guide)▶ 32,09 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8014-3Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.






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N. Kanas, University of California, San Francisco, San Fran-cisco, USA

Solar System MapsFrom Antiquity to the Space Age

In recent years, there has been increased interest inour Solar System. This has been prompted by thelaunching of giant orbiting telescopes and spaceprobes, the discovery of new planetary moons andheavenly bodies that orbit the Sun, and the demo-tion of Pluto as a planet. In one generation, our placein the heavens has been challenged, but this is notunusual. Throughout history, there have been a num-ber of such world views. Initially, Earth was seen asthe center of the universe and surrounded by orbit-ing planets and stars. Then the Sun became the centerof the cosmos. Finally, there was no center, just a vastarray of galaxies with individual stars, some with theirown retinue of[...]


Softcover2013. XXX, 331 p. 163 illus., 59 illus. in color. (PopularAstronomy)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-1-4614-0895-6Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

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

The New MartiansA Scientific Novel

The year is 2035, and the crew from the first expedi-tion to Mars is returning to Earth. The crewmembersare anxious to get home, and ennui pervades the ship.The mood is broken by a series of mysterious eventsthat jeopardize their safety. Someone or something isthreatening the crew. Is it an alien being? A psychoticcrewmember? A malfunctioning computer? The truthraises questions about the crewmembers’ fate andthat of the human race. In this novel, the intent isto show real psychological issues that could affect acrew returning from a long-duration mission to Mars.

The storyline presents a mystery that keeps the readerguessing, yet the issues at stake are based on the[...]


Softcover2013. I, 164 p. (Science and Fiction)▶ 21,39 €ISBN 978-3-319-00974-2Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

C.L. Khetrapal, Centre of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance,Lucknow, India; A. Kumar, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, India; K.V. Ramanathan, Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore, India (Eds.)

Future Directions of NMRNMR has become truly a multidisciplinary area of sci-ence dealing with applications ranging from basic toapplied sciences including medical, agricultural andindustrial. In addition to being an indispensable toolin chemical sciences, NMR is now recognized as animportant field in biomolecular structural studies aswell as medical diagnosis and intervention. The excit-ing developments in NMR are still continuing and itis hoped that the day may come when “pocket sizeNMR spectrometers” for specific applications maybecome available. It is therefore, appropriate to bringout a book on this exciting subject with contributionsfrom world renowned experts in the respective areas.The[...]


Hardcover2013. 400 p. 120 illus., 20 illus. in color.▶ 128,35 €ISBN 978-81-8489-994-8Erscheinungstermin: July 31, 2013

R. Krahne, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy;L. Manna, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy;G. Morello, Nanoscience Institute of CNR, Lecce, Italy; A.Figuerola, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; C.George, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy; S. Deka,University of Delhi, Delhi, India

Physical Properties of NanorodsInorganic nanoparticles are among the most investi-gated objects nowadays, both in fundamental scienceand in various technical applications. In this book thephysical properties of nanowires formed by nanopar-ticles with elongated shape, i.e. rod-like or wire-like,are described. The transition in the physical prop-erties is analyzed for nanorods and nanowires con-sisting of spherical and rod-like nanoparticles. Thephysical properties of nanowires and elongated inor-ganic nanoparticles are reviewed too. The optical,

electrical, magnetic, mechanical and catalytic proper-ties of nanowires consisting of semiconductors, nobleand various other metals, metal oxides properties andmetal alloys[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 282 p. 136 illus., 76 illus. in color. (NanoScienceand Technology)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-642-36429-7Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

M.K.G. Kruse, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Liv-ermore, USA

Extensions to the No-Core ShellModelImportance-Truncation, Regulators andReactions

Extensions to the No-Core Shell Model presents threeextensions to the No-Core Shell Model (NCSM) thatallow for calculations of heavier nuclei, specifically forthe p-shell nuclei. The Importance-Truncated NCSM(IT-NCSM) formulated on arguments of multi-con-figurational perturbation theory selects a small setof basis states from the initially large basis space inwhich the Hamiltonian is diagonalized. Previous IT-NCSM calculations have proven reliable, however,there has been no thorough investigation of the inher-ent error in the truncated IT-NCSM calculations. Thisthesis provides a detailed study of IT-NCSM calcula-tions and compares them to full NCSM calculations tojudge the[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 126 p. 52 illus., 45 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01392-3Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

A. Kuznetsov, Yaroslavl State P.G. Demidov University,Yaroslavl, Russia; N. Mikheev, Yaroslavl State P.G. DemidovUniversity, Yaroslavl, Russia

Electroweak Processes in ExternalActive MediaExpanding on the concept of the authors’ previousbook “Electroweak Processes in External Electromag-netic Fields,” this new book systematically describesthe investigation methods for the effects of exter-nal active media, both strong electromagnetic fieldsand hot dense plasma, in quantum processes. Solv-






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ing the solar neutrino puzzle in a unique experimentconducted with the help of the heavy-water detec-tor at the Sudbery Neutrino Observatory, along withanother neutrino experiments, brings to the fore elec-troweak physics in an active external medium. It iseffectively demonstrated that processes of neutrinointeractions with active media of astrophysical objectsmay lead, under[...]


Hardcover2013. X, 271 p. 47 illus. (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics,Band 252)▶ 160,49 €ISBN 978-3-642-36225-5Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

V. Kuznetsov, IZMIRAN, Troitsk, Russian Federation (Ed.)

The Coronas-F Space MissionKey Results for Solar Terrestrial Physics

This volume is the updated and extended transla-tion of the Russian original. It presents the resultsof observations of solar activity and its effects in theEarth space environment carried out from July 2001to December 2005 on board the CORONAS-F spacemission. The general characteristics of the CORO-NAS-F scientific payload are provided with a descrip-tion of the principal experiments. The main resultsfocus on the global oscillations of the Sun (p-modes),solar corona, solar flares, solar cosmic rays, Earth’sradiation belts, and upper atmosphere. The book willbe welcomed by students, post-graduates, and scien-tists working in the field of solar and solar-terrestrialphysics.This[...]


Hardcover2014. X, 535 p. 318 illus., 48 illus. in color. (Astrophysics andSpace Science Library, Band 400)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-39267-2Erscheinungstermin: October 31, 2013

S. Kwok, Faculty of Science, Hong Kong, China, People'sRepublic

StardustThe Cosmic Seeds of Life

How did life originate on Earth? For over 50 years,scientists believed that life was the result of a chem-ical reaction involving simple molecules such asmethane and ammonia cooking in a primordial soup.Recent space observations have revealed that old starsare capable of making very complex organic com-pounds. At some point in their evolution, stars ejectthose organics and spread them all over the MilkyWay galaxy. There is evidence that these organicdust particles actually reached the early Solar System.Through bombardments by comets and asteroids, theyoung Earth inherited significant amounts of stardust.Was the development of life assisted by the arrival ofthese[...]


Softcover2013. XXII, 267 p. 74 illus., 50 illus. in color. (Astronomers'Universe)▶ 42,75 €ISBN 978-3-642-32801-5Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

J.M. Köhler, Technical University Ilmenau, Ilmenau, Ger-many; B.-P. Cahill (Eds.)

Micro-Segmented FlowApplications in Chemistry and Biology

The book is dedicated to the method and applicationpotential of micro segmented flow. The recent state ofdevelopment of this powerful technique is presentedin 12 chapters by leading researchers from differentcountries. In the first section, the principles of gen-eration and manipulation of micro-fluidic segmentsare explained. In the second section, the micro con-tinuous-flow synthesis of different types of nanoma-terials is shown as a typical example for the use ofadvantages of the technique in chemistry. In the thirdpart, the particular importance of the technique inbiotechnical applications is presented demonstrat-ing the progress for miniaturized cell-free processes,for[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 328 p. 163 illus., 91 illus. in color. (Biological andMedical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-38779-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

N. Laanait, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, USA

Ion Correlations at Electrified SoftMatter InterfacesIon Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfacespresents an investigation that combines experiments,theory, and computer simulations to demonstratethat the interdependency between ion correlationsand other ion interactions in solution can explain thedistribution of ions near an electrified liquid/liquidinterface. The properties of this interface are exploitedto vary the coupling strength of ion-ion correlationsfrom weak to strong while monitoring their influ-ence on ion distributions at the nanometer scale withX-ray reflectivity and on the macroscopic scale withinterfacial tension measurements.This thesis demon-strates that a parameter-free density functional theorythat[...]


Hardcover2013. XV, 112 p. 56 illus., 51 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00899-8Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

R. Lena, C. Wöhler, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and,Dortmund, Germany; J. Phillips, M.T. Chiocchetta

Lunar DomesProperties and Formation Processes

Lunar domes are structures of volcanic origin whichare usually difficult to observe due to their lowheights. The Lunar Domes Handbook is a referencework on these elusive features. It provides a collectionof images for a large number of lunar domes, includ-ing telescopic images acquired with advanced but stillmoderately intricate amateur equipment as well asrecent orbital spacecraft images. Different methodsfor determining the morphometric properties of lunardomes (diameter, height, flank slope, edifice volume)from image data or orbital topographic data are dis-cussed. Additionally, multispectral and hyperspectral






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image data are examined, providing insights into thecomposition[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 174 p. 145 illus., 10 illus. in color. (Astronomy andPlanetary Sciences)▶ 80,24 €ISBN 978-88-470-2636-0Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

A. Liehr, Freiburg Materials Research Center, Freiburg, Ger-many

Dissipative Solitons in ReactionDiffusion SystemsMechanisms, Dynamics, Interaction

Why writing a book about a specialized task ofthe large topic of complex systems? And who willread it? The answer is simple: The fascination for adidactically valuable point of view, the elegance ofa closed concept and the lack of a comprehensivedisquisition.The fascinating part is that field equa-tions can have localized solutions exhibiting the typ-ical characteristics of particles. Regarding the fieldequations this book focuses on, the field phenomenonof localized solutions can be described in the contextof a particle formalism, which leads to a set of ordi-nary differential equations covering the time evolu-tion of the position and the velocity of each particle.Moreover,[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 212 p. 94 illus., 32 illus. in color. (Springer Series inSynergetics, Band 70)▶ 90,90 €ISBN 978-3-642-31250-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

P. Lin, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan(R.O.C.)

New Computation Methods forGeometrical OpticsThis book employs homogeneous coordinate nota-tion to compute the first- and second-order derivativematrices of various optical quantities. It will be one ofthe important mathematical tools for automatic opti-cal design. The traditional geometrical optics is basedon raytracing only. It is very difficult, if possible, tocompute the first- and second-order derivatives of

a ray and optical path length with respect to systemvariables, since they are recursive functions. Conse-quently, current commercial software packages use afinite difference approximation methodology to esti-mate these derivatives for use in optical design andanalysis. Furthermore, previous publications of[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 241 p. 134 illus. (Springer Series in OpticalSciences, Band 178)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-981-4451-78-9Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

S.D. Littlejohn, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom

Electrical Properties of GraphiteNanoparticles in SiliconeFlexible Oscillators and ElectromechanicalSensing

This thesis examines a novel class of flexible electronicmaterial with great potential for use in the construc-tion of stretchable amplifiers and memory elements. Most remarkably the composite material producesspontaneous oscillations that increase in frequencywhen pressure is applied to it. In this way, the mater-ial mimics the excitatory response of pressure-sensingneurons in the human skin. The composites, formedof silicone and graphitic nanoparticles, were preparedin several allotropic forms and functionalized withnaphthalene diimide molecules. A systematic studyis presented of the negative differential resistance(NDR) region of the current-voltage curves, whichis[...]



B.B. Luokkala, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA

Exploring Science ThroughScience FictionThe material in this book forms the basis of an inter-disciplinary, college-level course, which uses sciencefiction film as a vehicle for exploring science concepts.Unlike traditional introductory-level courses, the sci-ence content is arranged according to major themesin science fiction, with a deliberate progression fromthe highly objective and discipline-specific (e.g. Ref-erence Frames; Physics of Space Travel and TimeTravel) to the very multi-disciplinary and thought-provoking (e.g. Human Teleportation; Science andSociety). Over 100 references to science fiction filmsand television episodes are included, spanning morethan 100 years of cinematic history. Some of theseare[...]


Softcover2013. XII, 240 p. 27 illus., 20 illus. in color. (Science andFiction)▶ 32,09 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7890-4Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

K. Manouchehri, J. Wang

Physical Implementation ofQuantum WalksGiven the extensive application of random walks invirtually every science related discipline, we may beat the threshold of yet another problem solving par-adigm with the advent of quantum walks. Over thepast decade, quantum walks have been explored fortheir non-intuitive dynamics, which may hold the keyto radically new quantum algorithms. This growinginterest has been paralleled by a flurry of research intohow one can implement quantum walks in laborato-ries. This book presents numerous proposals as wellas actual experiments for such a physical realization,






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underpinned by a wide range of quantum, classicaland hybrid technologies.


Hardcover2013. IX, 226 p. 100 illus., 34 illus. in color. (Quantum Scienceand Technology)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-642-36013-8Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Marett-Crosby

Twenty-Five AstronomicalObservations That Changed theWorldAnd How To Make Them Yourself

"Twenty-Five Astronomical Observations ThatChanged the World" takes twenty-five journeysthrough space, back in time and into human history.We begin with the simplest sight of the Tycho Crateron the Moon, through a repeat of Galileo's observa-tions of Jupiter's moons, and then move out towardsthe nebulae, stars, and galaxies. The astronomicalobservations repeat the original groundbreakingdiscoveries that have changed our understandingof science and ourselves. This title contains gradedobserving challenges from the straightforward tothe more difficult (in chapter order). It offers clearobserving tips and lots of practical help, presuming noprior in-depth knowledge of[...]


Softcover2013. XIV, 318 p. 126 illus., 83 illus. in color. (The PatrickMoore Practical Astronomy Series)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-6799-1Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

P. McKenna, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UnitedKingdom; D. Neely, Central Laser Facility, Oxfordshire,United Kingdom; R. Bingham, Central Laser Facility, Oxford-

shire, United Kingdom; D. Jaroszynski, University of Strath-clyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom (Eds.)

Laser-Plasma Interactions andApplicationsLaser-Plasma Interactions and Applications cov-ers the fundamental and applied aspects of highpower laser-plasma physics. With an internation-ally renowned team of authors, the book broadensthe knowledge of young researchers working in highpower laser-plasma science by providing them with athorough pedagogical grounding in the interaction oflaser radiation with matter, laser-plasma accelerators,and inertial confinement fusion. The text is organisedsuch that the theoretical foundations of the subject arediscussed first, in Part I. In Part II, topics in the areaof high energy density physics are covered. Parts IIIand IV deal with the applications to inertial confine-ment fusion[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 471 p. 211 illus. (Scottish Graduate Series)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-319-00037-4Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

H.G. Merkus, G. Meesters, DSM Food Specialities, Delft,Netherlands (Eds.)

Particulate ProductsTailoring Properties for Optimal Performance

Particulate products make up around 80% of chemicalproducts, from all industry sectors. Examples givenin this book include the construction materials, fineceramics and concrete; the delicacies, chocolate andice cream; pharmaceutical, powders, medical inhalersand sun screen; liquid and powder paints. Size distrib-ution and the shape of the particles provide for differ-ent functionalities in these products. Some functionsare general, others specific. General functions arepowder flow and require – at the typical particulateconcentrations of these products – that the particlescause adequate rheological behavior during process-ing and/or for product performance. Therefore, thisbook[...]


Hardcover2013. XX, 394 p. 154 illus., 36 illus. in color. (ParticleTechnology Series, Band 19)▶ ca. 106,95 €ISBN 978-3-319-00713-7Erscheinungstermin: October 15, 2013

Forthcoming

S. Mertens, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berke-ley, USA

Background Processes in theElectrostatic Spectrometers of theKATRIN ExperimentNeutrinos continue to be the most mysterious and,arguably, the most fascinating particles of the Stan-dard Model as their intrinsic properties such asabsolute mass scale and CP properties are unknown.The open question of the absolute neutrino mass scalewill be addressed with unprecedented accuracy by theKarlsruhe Tritium Neutrino (KATRIN) experiment,currently under construction. This thesis focusses onthe spectrometer part of KATRIN and backgroundprocesses therein. Various background sources suchas small Penning traps, as well as nuclear decays fromsingle radon atoms are fully characterized here for thefirst time. Most importantly, however, it was possibleto reduce the[...]


Hardcover2013. XV, 195 p. 116 illus., 108 illus. in color. (SpringerTheses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01176-9Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

P. Millington, University of Manchester, Manchester, UnitedKingdom

Thermal Quantum Field Theoryand Perturbative Non-EquilibriumDynamicsThe author develops a new perturbative formalismof non-equilibrium thermal quantum field theory fornon-homogeneous backgrounds. As a result of thisformulation, the author is able to show how so-calledpinch singularities can be removed, without resortingto ad hoc prescriptions, or effective resummations ofabsorptive effects. Thus, the author arrives at a dia-grammatic approach to non-equilibrium field theory,built from modified Feynman rules that are mani-festly time-dependent from tree level. This new for-mulation provides an alternative framework in whichto derive master time evolution equations for physi-cally meaningful particle number densities, which arevalid to all orders[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 198 p. 28 illus., 10 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)







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▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01185-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

G. Miritello, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganes, Spain

Temporal Patterns ofCommunication in SocialNetworksThe main interest of this research has been in under-standing and characterizing large networks of humaninteractions as continuously changing objects. In fact,although many real social networks are dynamic net-works whose elements and properties continuouslychange over time, traditional approaches to social net-work analysis are essentially static, thus neglecting alltemporal aspects. Specifically, we have investigatedthe role that temporal patterns of human interactionplay in three main fields of social network analysisand data mining: characterization of time (or atten-tion) allocation in social networks, prediction of linkdecay/persistence, and information spreading. Inorder[...]


Hardcover2013. XIV, 153 p. 43 illus. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00109-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

A. Modinos, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Bury, UnitedKingdom

From Aristotle to SchrödingerThe Curiosity of Physics

From Aristotle to Schrödinger: The Curiosity ofPhysics offers a novel introduction to the topicscommonly encountered in the first two years of anundergraduate physics course, including classicalmechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechan-ics, electromagnetism, relativity, quantum mechanics,atomic and molecular physics, and astrophysics. Thebook presents physics as it evolved historically; it cov-ers in considerable depth the development of the sub-ject from ancient Greece to the present day. Thoughthe emphasis is on the observations, experiments, the-ories, and applications of physics, there are addition-ally short sections on the life and times of the mainprotagonists of[...]


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2013. X, 515 p. 182 illus. (Undergraduate LectureNotes in Physics)▶ 53,49 €ISBN 978-3-319-00749-6Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

M. Mohan, University of Delhi, Delhi, India (Ed.)

New Trends in Atomic andMolecular PhysicsAdvanced Technological Applications

The field of Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMP)has reached significant advances in high–precisionexperimental measurement techniques. The area cov-ers a wide spectrum ranging from conventional tonew emerging multi-disciplinary areas like physics ofhighly charged ions (HCI), molecular physics, opti-cal science, ultrafast laser technology etc. This bookincludes the important topics of atomic structure,physics of atomic collision, photoexcitation, pho-toionization processes, Laser cooling and trapping,Bose Einstein condensation and advanced technologyapplications of AMP in the fields of astronomy, astro-physics, fusion, biology and nanotechnology. Thisbook is useful for researchers,[...]


Hardcover2013. XV, 350 p. 153 illus., 80 illus. in color. (Springer Serieson Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Band 76)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-38166-9Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

V. Méndez, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdany-ola del Vallés (Bellaterra), Spain; D. Campos, UniversitatAutònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès (Bellaterra),Spain; F. Bartumeus, Centre d`Estudis Avancats de Blanes,Blanes (Girona), Spain

Stochastic Foundations inMovement EcologyAnomalous Diffusion, Front Propagation andRandom Searches

This book presents the fundamental theory for non-standard diffusion problems in movement ecology.Lévy processes and anomalous diffusion have shownto be both powerful and useful tools for qualitativelyand quantitatively describing a wide variety of spatialpopulation ecological phenomena and dynamics, suchas invasion fronts and search strategies. Adopting aself-contained, textbook-style approach, the authors

provide the elements of statistical physics and sto-chastic processes on which the modeling of move-ment ecology is based and systematically introducethe physical characterization of ecological processes atthe microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic levels.The explicit[...]


Hardcover2013. XVII, 310 p. 84 illus., 15 illus. in color. (Springer Seriesin Synergetics)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-642-39009-8Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

G.M. Nikolopoulos, Foundation for Research and, Herak-lion, Greece; I. Jex, Czech Technical University, Prague, CzechRepublic (Eds.)

Quantum State Transfer andNetwork EngineeringFaithful communication is a necessary preconditionfor large-scale quantum information processing andnetworking, irrespective of the physical platform.Thus, the problems of quantum-state transfer andquantum-network engineering have attracted enor-mous interest over the last years, and constitute one ofthe most active areas of research in quantum informa-tion processing. The present volume introduces thereader to fundamental concepts and various aspectsof this exciting research area, including links to otherrelated areas and problems. The implementation ofstate-transfer schemes and the engineering of quan-tum networks are discussed in the framework of vari-ous quantum optical and[...]


Hardcover2013. VIII, 252 p. 75 illus., 63 illus. in color. (Quantum Scienceand Technology)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-642-39936-7Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013






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J. Nováková, Charles University in Prague, Prague, CzechRepublic

Standard Model Measurementswith the ATLAS DetectorMonte Carlo Simulations of the Tile Calorimeterand Measurement of the Z → τ τ Cross Section

This thesis deals with two main procedures performedwith the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Col-lider (LHC). The noise description in the hadroniccalorimeter TileCal represents a very valuable tech-nical job. The second part presents a fruitful physicsanalysis - the cross section measurement of theprocess p+p → Z0 → τ + τ.The Monte Carlo simula-tions of the TileCal are described in the first part ofthe thesis, including a detailed treatment of the elec-tronic noise and multiple interactions (so-called pile-up). An accurate description of both is crucial for thereconstruction of e.g. jets or hadronic tau-jets. Thesecond part reports a Standard Model measurement of the Z0 → τ +[...]



D.W. Olson, Texas State University, San Marcos, USA

Celestial SleuthUsing Astronomy to Solve Mysteries in Art,History and Literature

For a general audience interested in solving myster-ies in art, history, and literature using the methodsof science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling newfield of exploration. Astronomical calculations arethe basis of the studies, which have the advantage ofbringing to readers both evocative images and a bet-ter understanding of the skies. Weather facts, vol-cano studies, topography, tides, historical letters anddiaries, famous paintings, military records, and thefriendly assistance of experts in related fields add vari-

ety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen top-ics are selected for their wide public recognition andintrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh,[...]


Softcover2013. XV, 310 p. 165 illus., 113 illus. in color. (PopularAstronomy)▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8402-8Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

J. Pade, Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany

Quantum Mechanics forPedestrians 1: FundamentalsThis book provides an introduction into the funda-mentals of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. InPart 1, the essential principles are developed. Appli-cations and extensions of the formalism can be foundin Part 2. The book includes not only material thatis presented in traditional textbooks on quantummechanics, but also discusses in detail current issuessuch as interaction-free quantum measurements, neu-trino oscillations, various topics in the field of quan-tum information as well as fundamental problemsand epistemological questions, such as the measure-ment problem, entanglement, Bell's inequality, deco-herence, and the realism debate. A chapter on currentinterpretations of[...]


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2013. XVI, 388 p. 51 illus., 28 illus. in color.(Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-319-00797-7Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

J. Pade, Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany

Quantum Mechanics forPedestrians 2: Applications andExtensionsThe two-volume textbook Quantum Mechanics forPedestrians provides an introduction to the basics ofnonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Originally writ-ten as a course for students of science education, thebook addresses all those science students and otherswho are looking for a reasonably simple, fresh andmodern introduction to the field. The basic principlesof quantum mechanics are presented in the first vol-ume. This second volume discusses applications andextensions to more complex problems. In addition totopics traditionally dealt with in quantum mechan-ics texts, such as symmetries or many-body problems,here also issues of current interest such as entangle-ment, Bell's[...]


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2013. XV, 387 p. 81 illus., 49 illus. in color.(Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-319-00812-7Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

T. Padmanabhan, Inter University Centre, Pune, India (Ed.)

Astronomy in India: A HistoricalPerspective


Hardcover2013. Approx. 250 p.▶ 106,95 €ISBN 978-81-8489-997-9Erscheinungstermin: July 31, 2013






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F. Pandolfi, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Rome, Italy

Search for the Standard ModelHiggs Boson in the H → ZZ → l + l -qq Decay Channel at CMSThe theoretical foundations of the Standard Modelof elementary particles relies on the existence of theHiggs boson, a particle which has been revealed forthe first time by the experiments run at the LargeHadron Collider (LHC) in 2012. As the Higgs bosonis an unstable particle, its search strategies were basedon its decay products.In this thesis, Francesco Pan-dolfi conducted a search for the Higgs boson in theH → ZZ → l + l - qq Decay Channel with 4.6 fb -1 of7 TeV proton-proton collision data collected by theCompact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment. Thepresence of jets in the final state poses a series of chal-lenges to the experimenter: both from a technicalpoint of view, as[...]



G. Paoletti, LIP6 - (Université Paris 6) UPMC, PARIS CEDEX 05,France

Deterministic Abelian SandpileModels and PatternsThe model investigated in this work, a particular cel-lular automaton with stochastic evolution, was intro-duced as the simplest case of self-organized-criticality,that is, a dynamical system which shows algebraiclong-range correlations without any tuning of para-meters. The author derives exact results which arepotentially also interesting outside the area of criti-cal phenomena. Exact means also site-by-site and notonly ensemble average or coarse graining. Very com-plex and amazingly beautiful periodic patterns areoften generated by the dynamics involved, especially

in deterministic protocols in which the sand is addedat chosen sites. For example, the author studies theappearance[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 163 p. 64 illus., 33 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01203-2Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

W. Paolini

Choosing and Using AstronomicalEyepiecesA valuable reference that fills a number of nichesincluding that of a buyer's guide, technical desk refer-ence and observer's field guide. It documents the pastmarket and its evolution, right up to the present day.In addition to appealing to practical astronomers -and potentially saving them money - it is useful bothas a historical reference and as a detailed review ofthe current market place for this bustling astronomi-cal consumer product. What distinguishes this bookfrom other publications on astronomy is the involve-ment of observers from all aspects of the astronomi-cal community, and also the major manufacturers ofequipment. It not only catalogs the technical aspectsof the[...]


Softcover2013. XVIII, 442 p. 268 illus., 51 illus. in color. (The PatrickMoore Practical Astronomy Series)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7722-8Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

W. Paul, Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle (Saale), Germany;J. Baschnagel, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cedex 2,France

Stochastic ProcessesFrom Physics to Finance

This book introduces the theory of stochasticprocesses with applications taken from physics andfinance. Fundamental concepts like the random walkor Brownian motion but also Levy-stable distributionsare discussed. Applications are selected to show theinterdisciplinary character of the concepts and meth-ods. In the second edition of the book a discussion ofextreme events ranging from their mathematical def-inition to their importance for financial crashes wasincluded. The exposition of basic notions of proba-bility theory and the Brownian motion problem aswell as the relation between conservative diffusionprocesses and quantum mechanics is expanded. Thesecond edition also[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 280 p. 43 illus.▶ 90,94 €ISBN 978-3-319-00326-9Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

J. Pearson, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom

Generalized Perturbations inModified Gravity and Dark EnergyWhen predictions of Einstein's theory of GeneralRelativity are compared against observations of ourUniverse, a huge inconsistency is found. The mostpopular fix for this inconsistency is to "invent" around94% of the content of the universe: dark matter anddark energy. The dark energy is some exotic substanceresponsible for the apparent observed acceleration ofthe Universe. Another fix is to modify the theory ofgravity: it is entirely plausible that Einstein's theoryof General Relativity breaks down on cosmologicalscales, just as Newton's theory of gravity breaks down





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in the extreme gravitational field of the Sun. There aremany alternative theories of gravity, each with the[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 200 p. 17 illus., 14 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01209-4Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

A. Pechenkin, Lomonosov Moscow State University,Moscow, Russian Federation

Leonid Isaakovich MandelstamResearch, Teaching and the Other Life

This biography of the famous Soviet physicist LeonidIsaakovich Mandelstam (1889-1944), who becamea Professor at Moscow State University in 1925,describes his contributions to both physics and tech-nology, as well as discussing the scientific communitywhich formed around him, usually called the Man-delstam school. Mandelstam’s life story is therebyplaced in its proper cultural context. The followingmore general issues are taken under consideration:the impact of German scientific culture on Russianscience; the problems and fates of Russian intellec-tuals during the revolutionary and post-revolution-ary years; the formation of the Soviet Academy ofSciences; and transformation of the[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 241 p. 19 illus.▶ 90,94 €ISBN 978-3-319-00571-3Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

Forthcoming

L. Plaja, Universidad, Salamanca, Spain; R. Torres, Centro deLáseres Pulsados, Salamanca, Spain; A. Zaïr, Imperial CollegeLondon, London, United Kingdom (Eds.)

Attosecond PhysicsAttosecond Measurements and Control ofPhysical Systems

Attophysics is an emerging field in physics devotedto the study and characterization of matter dynamicsin the sub-femtosecond time scale. This book givescoverage of a broad set of selected topics in this field,exciting by their novelty and their potential impact.The book is written review-like. It also includes fun-damental chapters as introduction to the field fornon-specialist physicists. The book is structured infour sections: basics, attosecond pulse technology,

applications to measurements and control of physicalprocesses and future perspectives. It is a valuable ref-erence tool for researchers in the field as well as a con-cise introduction to non-specialist readers.


Hardcover2013. XVI, 275 p. 140 illus., 55 illus. in color. (Springer Seriesin Optical Sciences, Band 177)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-37622-1Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen. August 31,2013

G. Privett, K. Jones

The Constellation Observing AtlasDesigned for anyone who wishes to learn the con-stellations or observe the best and brightest deep skyobjects and double stars, this book contains an alpha-betical list of constellations complete with star maps,historical background, and highlights of deep skyobjects. Each entry contains position and physicalinformation on enough stars to support astronomersin star-hopping, swinging the telescope from star tostar to star to arrive at a faint target. It provides a care-fully selected list of accessible and rewarding deep skyobjects. Full-color maps show the constellations, withstar types (spectral and physical) indicated by the col-ors used on the map. Extended objects such as[...]


Softcover2013. X, 160 p. 121 illus., 108 illus. in color. (The PatrickMoore Practical Astronomy Series)▶ 32,09 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7647-4Erscheinungstermin: August 28, 2013

O. Pronin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Garching,Germany

Towards a Compact Thin-Disk-Based Femtosecond XUV SourceThis thesis provides unique information on the Kerr-lens mode-locking (KLM) technique applied to a thin-disk laser. It describes in detail cavity geometry, thequalitative approach to KLM, and self-starting behav-ior in the regime of both negative and positive disper-sion. Comprehensive comparative analysis of KLMand semiconductor saturable absorber techniques isalso carried out. Recent successful experiments oncarrier-envelope phase stabilization, spectral broad-ening and compression of output of this oscillatorunderline the importance of this new, emerging tech-nology.


Hardcover2013. XVII, 128 p. 70 illus., 56 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01510-1Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

E. Quémerais, Université Versailles-Saint-Quentin, Guyan-court, France; M. Snow, University of Colorado, Boulder,USA; R.-M. Bonnet, International Space Science Institute,Bern, Switzerland (Eds.)

Cross-Calibration of Far UVSpectra of Solar System Objectsand the HeliosphereThis book is the result of a working group sponsoredby ISSI in Bern, which was initially created to studypossible ways to calibrate a Far Ultraviolet (FUV)instrument after launch. In most cases, ultravioletinstruments are well calibrated on the ground, butunfortunately, optics and detectors in the FUV arevery sensitive to contaminants and it is very challeng-ing to prevent contamination before and during thetest and launch sequences of a space mission. There-fore, ground calibrations need to be confirmed after






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launch and it is necessary to keep track of the tem-poral evolution of the sensitivity of the instrumentduring the mission. The studies presented here covervarious fields[...]


Hardcover2013. VII, 275 p. 129 illus., 96 illus. in color. (ISSI ScientificReport Series, Band 13)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-1-4614-6383-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

S.G. Rabinovich

Evaluating MeasurementAccuracyA Practical Approach

“Evaluating Measurement Accuracy, 2nd Edition” isintended for those who are concerned with measure-ments in any field of science or technology. It reflectsthe latest developments in metrology and offers newresults, but is designed to be accessible to readers atdifferent levels: scientists who advance the field ofmetrology, engineers and experimental scientists whouse measurements as tool in their professions, stu-dents and graduate students in natural sciences andengineering, and, in parts describing practical recom-mendations, technicians performing mass measure-ments in industry, quality control, and trade. Thisbook presents material from the practical perspectiveand offers[...]


Hardcover2013. XVIII, 313 p. 22 illus.▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-1-4614-6716-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

E. Radmaneshfar, University of Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen,United Kingdom

Mathematical Modelling of theCell Cycle Stress ResponseThe cell cycle is a sequence of biochemical eventsthat are controlled by complex but robust molecu-lar machinery. This enables cells to achieve accurateself-reproduction under a broad range of conditions.Environmental changes are transmitted by mole-cular signaling networks, which coordinate theiractions with the cell cycle. This work presents the firstdescription of two complementary computationalmodels describing the influence of osmotic stress onthe entire cell cycle of S. cerevisiae. Our models con-dense a vast amount of experimental evidence on theinteraction of the cell cycle network components withthe osmotic stress pathway. Importantly, it is only byconsidering the[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 111 p. 36 illus., 29 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00743-4Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

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M.S.R. Rao, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai,India; T. Okada, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan (Eds.)

ZnO Nanocrystals and AlliedMaterialsZnO has been the central theme of research in thepast decade due to its various applications in band gapengineering, and textile and biomedical industries. Innanostructured form, it offers ample opportunitiesto realize tunable optical and optoelectronic proper-ties and it was also termed as a potential material torealize room temperature ferromagnetism. This bookpresents 17 high-quality contributory chapters onZnO related systems written by experts in this field.These chapters will help researchers to understandand explore the varied physical properties to envisagedevice applications of ZnO in thin film, heterostruc-ture and nanostructure forms.


Hardcover2013. XIII, 374 p. 269 illus. (Springer Series in MaterialsScience, Band 180)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-81-322-1159-4Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

L. Ratcliff, UMR-E CEA / UJF-Grenoble 1, Grenoble, France

Optical Absorption SpectraCalculated Using Linear-ScalingDensity-Functional TheoryThe development of linear-scaling density functionaltheory (LS-DFT) has made ab initio calculations onsystems containing thousands of atoms possible.These systems range from nanostructures to biomole-cules. These methods rely on the use of localized basissets, which are optimised for the representation ofoccupied Kohn-Sham states but do not guarantee anaccurate representation of the unoccupied states. Thisis problematic if one wishes to combine the power ofLS-DFT with that of theoretical spectroscopy, whichprovides a direct link between simulation and exper-iment. In this work a new method is presented foroptimizing localized functions to accurately representthe unoccupied[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 116 p. 37 illus., 24 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00338-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

G. Rhee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA

Cosmic DawnThe Search for the First Stars and Galaxies

This book takes the reader on an exploration of thestructure and evolution of our universe. The basis forour knowledge is the Big Bang theory of the expand-ing universe. This book then tells the story of oursearch for the first stars and galaxies using currentand planned telescopes. These telescopes are marvelsof technology far removed from Galileo's first tele-scope but continuing astronomy in his ground break-ing spirit. We show the reader how these first starsand galaxies shaped the universe we see today. This






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story is one of the great scientific adventures of alltime.


Softcover2013. XI, 291 p. 96 illus., 79 illus. in color. (Astronomers'Universe)▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7812-6Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

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G.E. Romero, Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomia, VillaElisa, Argentinia; G.S. Vila, Instituto Argentino de Radioas-tronomia, Villa Elisa, Argentinia

Introduction to Black HoleAstrophysicsThis book is based on the lecture notes of a one-semester course on black hole astrophysics given bythe author and is aimed at advanced undergraduateand graduate students with an interest in astrophysics.The material included goes beyond that found inclassic textbooks and presents details on astrophys-ical manifestations of black holes. In particular, jetphysics and detailed accounts of objects like micro-quasars, active galactic nuclei, gamma-ray bursts, andultra-luminous X-ray sources are covered, as well asadvanced topics like black holes in alternative theo-ries of gravity. The author avoids unnecessary techni-calities and to some degree the book is self-contained.The reader[...]


Softcover2013. XVI, 332 p. 95 illus., 44 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 876)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-642-39595-6Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

G. Rossmanith, Max Planck Institute for, Garching, Germany

Non-linear Data Analysis on theSphereThe Quest for Anomalies in the CosmicMicrowave Background

This work deals with the search for signatures ofnon-Gaussianities in the cosmic microwave back-ground (CMB). Probing Gaussianity in the CMBaddresses one of the key questions in modern cos-mology because it allows us to discriminate betweendifferent models of inflation, and thus concerns a fun-

damental part of the standard cosmological model. The basic goal here is to adapt complementary meth-ods stemming from the field of complexity scienceto CMB data analysis. Two key concepts, namely themethod of surrogates and estimators for local scal-ing properties, are applied to CMB data analysis. All results show strong non-Gaussianities and pro-nounced asymmetries. The consistency of[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 126 p. 40 illus. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00308-5Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

Forthcoming

T. Rother, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und, Neustrelitz, Ger-many; M. Kahnert, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrologi-cal, Norrköping, Sweden

Electromagnetic Wave Scatteringon Nonspherical ParticlesBasic Methodology and Simulations

This book gives a detailed overview of the theory ofelectromagnetic wave scattering on single, homoge-neous, but nonspherical particles. Beside the system-atically developed Green’s function formalism of thefirst edition this second and enlarged edition containsadditional material regarding group theoretical con-siderations for nonspherical particles with boundarysymmetries, an iterative T-matrix scheme for approx-imate solutions, and two additional but basic applica-tions. Moreover, to demonstrate the advantages of thegroup theoretical approach and the iterative solutiontechnique, the restriction to axisymmetric scatterersof the first edition was abandoned.


Hardcover2013. XVII, 360 p. 94 illus., 1 illus. in color. (Springer Series inOptical Sciences, Band 145)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-36744-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Röhrken, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Karlsruhe,Germany

Time-Dependent CP ViolationMeasurementsAnalyses of Neutral B Meson to Double-CharmDecays at the Japanese Belle Experiment

This thesis describes a high-quality, high-precisionmethod for the data analysis of an interesting ele-mentary particle reaction. The data was collected atthe Japanese B-meson factory KEKB with the Belledetector, one of the most successful large-scale exper-iments worldwide. CP violation is a subtle quantumeffect that makes the world look different when simul-taneously left and right and matter and antimatterare exchanged. This being a prerequisite for our ownworld to have developed from the big bang, there areonly a few experimental indications of such effects,and their detection requires very intricate techniques.The discovery of CP violation in B meson decays gar-nered[...]


Hardcover2013. XVII, 193 p. 82 illus., 40 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00725-0Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

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Á.S. Sanz, CSIC Madrid, Madrid, Spain; S. Miret-Artés, CSICMadrid, Madrid, Spain

A Trajectory Descriptionof Quantum Processes. II.ApplicationsA Bohmian Perspective

Trajectory-based formalisms are an intuitively appeal-ing way of describing quantum processes becausethey allow the use of "classical" concepts. Beginning asan introductory level suitable for students, this two-volume monograph presents (1) the fundamentalsand (2) the applications of the trajectory descriptionof basic quantum processes. This second volume isfocussed on simple and basic applications of quan-tum processes such as interference and diffraction ofwave packets, tunneling, diffusion and bound-stateand scattering problems. The corresponding analy-sis is carried out within the Bohmian framework. Bystressing its interpretational aspects, the book leadsthe reader to an[...]








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Softcover2013. XX, 356 p. 100 illus., 64 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 831)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-642-17973-0Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

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

Computer Algebra in QuantumField TheoryIntegration, Summation and Special Functions

The book focuses on advanced computer algebramethods and special functions that have strikingapplications in the context of quantum field theory.It presents the state of the art and new methods for(infinite) multiple sums, multiple integrals, in par-ticular Feynman integrals, difference and differen-tial equations in the format of survey articles. Thepresented techniques emerge from interdisciplinaryfields: mathematics, computer science and theoret-ical physics; the articles are written by mathemati-cians and physicists with the goal that both groupscan learn from the other field, including most recentdevelopments. Besides that, the collection of articlesalso serves as an[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 402 p. 41 illus., 1 illus. in color. (Texts &Monographs in Symbolic Computation)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-7091-1615-9Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

D.A.J. Seargent

Weird WorldsBizarre Bodies of the Solar System and Beyond

“Weird Worlds” is the third book in David Seargent’s“Weird” series. This book assumes a basic level of

astronomical understanding and concentrates on the“odd and interesting” aspects of planetary bodies,including asteroids and moons. From our viewpointhere on Earth, this work features the most unusualfeatures of these worlds and the ways in which theyappear “weird” to us. Within our own Solar System,odd facts such as the apparent reversal of the Sun inthe skies of Mercury, CO2-driven fountains of duston Mars, possible liquid water (and perhaps primitivelife!) deep within the dwarf planet Ceres, and a vari-ety of odd facts about the planetary moons are all dis-cussed. A special[...]


Softcover2013. XIII, 309 p. 51 illus., 23 illus. in color. (Astronomers'Universe)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7063-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

A. Sengupta, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and, Göttin-gen, Germany

Topological MicrofluidicsNematic Liquid Crystals and Nematic Colloids inMicrofluidic Environment

This work represents one of the first comprehensiveattempts to seamlessly integrate two highly activeinterdisciplinary domains in soft matter science –microfluidics and liquid crystals (LCs). Motivated bythe lack of fundamental experiments, Dr. Senguptainitiated systematic investigation of LC flows at microscales, gaining new insights that are also suggestiveof novel applications. By tailoring the surface anchor-ing of the LC molecules and the channel dimensions,different topological constraints were controllablyintroduced within the microfluidic devices. Thesetopological constraints were further manipulatedusing a flow field, paving the way for TopologicalMicrofluidics.[...]


Hardcover2013. XVIII, 153 p. 96 illus., 25 illus. in color. (SpringerTheses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00857-8Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

Y. Shiomi, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Anomalous and Topological HallEffects in Itinerant MagnetsThis book presents an investigation of the anom-alous and topological Hall effects in some itinerantferromagnets and helimagnets by measurements ofHall effects driven by electrical or heat current. Newclarifications are provided for spin-dependent Halleffects induced by the Berry phase, skew scattering,and scalar spin chirality.The author reveals the scat-tering-free nature of the Berry-phase-induced anom-alous Hall current by conducting the first comparativestudy of electrical and thermal Hall effects. The impu-rity-element dependence of the anomalous Hall effectcaused by skew scattering is systematically investi-gated in the low-resistivity region for Fe. Two newexamples showing[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 89 p. 50 illus., 25 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-4-431-54360-2Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

A. Smerald, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Theory of the Nuclear Magnetic1/T1 Relaxation Rate inConventional and UnconventionalMagnetsOne of the best ways to "lift the lid" on what is hap-pening inside a given material is to study it usingnuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Of particularinterest are NMR 1/T1 relaxation rates, which mea-sure how fast energy stored in magnetic nuclei istransferred to surrounding electrons. This thesisdevelops a detailed, quantitative theory of NMR 1/T1relaxation rates, and shows for the first time how theycould be used to measure the speed at which energytravels in a wide range of magnetic materials. This





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theory is used to make predictions for"Quantum SpinNematics", an exotic form of quantum order analo-gous to a liquid crystal. In order to do so, it is firstnecessary to unravel[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 165 p. 52 illus. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00433-4Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

Forthcoming

R.J. Solaro, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA;J.C. Tardiff, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA (Eds.)

Biophysics of the Failing HeartPhysics and Biology of Heart Muscle

Subjects in the monograph “Biophysics of the Fail-ing Heart” include state of the art chapters consid-ering major biophysical mechanisms for why heartsresponding to acquired or inherited stressors enterinto maladaptive processes eventually leading to aninability of the heart to respond efficiently to hemo-dynamic loads especially during exercise. The chap-ters describe biophysical techniques that have beenapplied to determine the triggers for the heart failureprocess as well as the mechanisms for sustaining thedisorders. These techniques include measurements ofactive and passive mechanical properties and hemo-dynamics at levels of organization ranging from mole-cules to hearts[...]


Hardcover2013. VI, 253 p. 30 illus., 26 illus. in color. (Biological andMedical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7677-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

T. Stankovski, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United King-dom

Tackling the Inverse Problem forNon-Autonomous SystemsApplication to the Life Sciences

This thesis presents a new method for followingevolving interactions between coupled oscillatorysystems of the kind that abound in nature. Exam-ples range from the subcellular level, to ecosystems,through climate dynamics, to the movements of plan-ets and stars. Such systems mutually interact, adjust-ing their internal clocks, and may correspondingly

move between synchronized and non-synchronizedstates. The thesis describes a way of using Bayesianinference to exploit the presence of random fluctu-ations, thus analyzing these processes in unprece-dented detail. It first develops the basic theory ofinteracting oscillators whose frequencies are non-con-stant, and then applies it to the[...]


Hardcover2013. XIV, 135 p. 48 illus., 26 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00752-6Erscheinungstermin: July 31, 2013

D.S. Stevenson

Extreme ExplosionsSupernovae, Hypernovae, Magnetars, and OtherUnusual Cosmic Blasts

What happens at the end of the life of massive stars?At one time we thought all these stars followed simi-lar evolutionary paths. However, new discoveries haveshown that things are not quite that simple. This bookfocuses on the extreme –the most intense, brilliantand peculiar– of astronomical explosions. It featureshighly significant observational finds that push thefrontiers of astronomy and astrophysics, particularlyas before these objects were only predicted in theory. This book is for those who want the latest informa-tion and ideas about the most dramatic and unusualexplosions detected by current supernova searches.It examines and explains cataclysmic and unusualevents[...]


Softcover2013. XVI, 358 p. 61 illus., 59 illus. in color. (Astronomers'Universe)▶ 42,79 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8135-5Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

D.S. Stevenson

Under a Crimson SunProspects for Life in a Red Dwarf System

Gliese 581 is a red dwarf star some 20.3 light yearsfrom Earth. Red dwarfs are among the most numer-ous stars in the galaxy, and they sport diverse plane-tary systems. At magnitude 10, Gliese 581 is visibleto amateur observers but does not stand out. So whatmakes this star so important? It is that professionalobservers have confirmed that it has at least four plan-ets orbiting it, and in 2009, Planet d was described inthe letters of The Astrophysical Journal as “the firstconfirmed exoplanet that could support Earth-likelife.” Under a Crimson Sun looks at the nature of reddwarf systems such as Gliese as potential homes forlife. Realistically, what are prospects for life on[...]


Softcover2013. XIV, 324 p. 60 illus. in color. (Astronomers' Universe)▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8132-4Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Stocker

Hear Where We AreSound, Ecology, and Sense of Place

Throughout history, hearing and sound perceptionhave been typically framed in the context of howsound conveys information and how that informa-tion influences the listener. "Hear Where We Are"inverts this premise and examines how humans andother hearing animals use sound to establish acousti-cal relationships with their surroundings. This simpleinversion reveals a panoply of possibilities by whichwe can re-evaluate how hearing animals use, produce,and perceive sound. Nuance in vocalizations becomesignals of enticement or boundary setting; silencebecomes a field ripe in auditory possibilities; preda-






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tor/prey relationships are infused with acoustic decep-tion, and sounds that have[...]


Softcover2013. XIV, 184 p. 31 illus., 12 illus. in color.▶ 37,44 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7284-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

Forthcoming

S. Suga, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan; A. Sekiyama, OsakaUniversity, Osaka, Japan

Photoelectron SpectroscopyBulk and Surface Electronic Structures

Photoelectron spectroscopy is now becoming moreand more required to investigate electronic structuresof various solid materials in the bulk, on surfaces aswell as at buried interfaces. The energy resolution wasmuch improved in the last decade down to 1 meV inthe low photon energy region. Now this technique isavailable from a few eV up to 10 keV by use of lasers,electron cyclotron resonance lamps in addition tosynchrotron radiation and X-ray tubes. High res-olution angle resolved photoelectron spectroscopy(ARPES) is now widely applied to band mapping ofmaterials. It attracts a wide attention from both fun-damental science and material engineering. Studies ofthe dynamics of[...]


Hardcover2013. XVIII, 376 p. 192 illus., 70 illus. in color. (Springer Seriesin Optical Sciences, Band 176)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-37529-3Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

Y. Takahashi, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan

Spin Fluctuation Theory ofItinerant Electron MagnetismThis volume shows how collective magnetic excita-tions determine most of the magnetic properties ofitinerant electron magnets. Previous theories weremainly restricted to the Curie-Weiss law temperaturedependence of magnetic susceptibilities. Based on thespin amplitude conservation idea including the zero-point fluctuation amplitude, this book shows that theentire temperature and magnetic field dependenceof magnetization curves, even in the ground state, isdetermined by the effect of spin fluctuations. It alsoshows that the theoretical consequences are largely inagreement with many experimental observations. Thereaders will therefore gain a new comprehensive per-spective of[...]


Hardcover2013. XI, 181 p. 43 illus. (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics,Band 253)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-36665-9Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

R. Thomson, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UnitedKingdom; C. Leburn, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh,United Kingdom; D. Reid, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh,United Kingdom (Eds.)

Ultrafast Nonlinear OpticsThe field of ultrafast nonlinear optics is broad andmultidisciplinary, and encompasses areas concernedwith both the generation and measurement of ultra-short pulses of light, as well as those concerned withthe applications of such pulses. Ultrashort pulses areextreme events – both in terms of their durations, andalso the high peak powers which their short durationscan facilitate. These extreme properties make thempowerful experiment tools. On one hand, their ultra-short durations facilitate the probing and manipula-tion of matter on incredibly short timescales. On theother, their ultrashort durations can facilitate highpeak powers which can drive highly nonlinear light-matter[...]


Hardcover2013. XVI, 377 p. 141 illus. (Scottish Graduate Series)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-319-00016-9Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

S. Thutupalli, Princeton University, Princeton, USA

Towards Autonomous Soft MatterSystemsExperiments on Membranes and ActiveEmulsions

This book focuses on the assembly, organization andresultant collective dynamics of soft matter systemsmaintained away from equilibrium by an energy flux.Living matter is the ultimate example of such systems,which are comprised of different constituents on verydifferent scales (ions, nucleic acids, proteins, cells).The result of their diverse interactions, maintainedusing the energy from physiological processes, is afantastically well-organized and dynamic whole. Thiswork describes results from minimal, biomimetic sys-

tems and primarily investigates membranes and activeemulsions, as well as key aspects of both soft matterand non-equilibrium phenomena. It is shown thatthese[...]


Hardcover2013. XVIII, 127 p. 84 illus., 26 illus. in color. (SpringerTheses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00734-2Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

M. Toplis, Institut de Recherche, Toulouse, France; J. BellIII, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA; E. Chassefière,Université Paris-Sud Orsay / CNRS, Paris, France; C. Sotin,Caltech University, Pasadena, USA; T. Spohn, German Aero-space Center (DLR e.V.), Berlin, Germany; M. Blanc, Institutde Recherche, Toulouse, France (Eds.)

Quantifying the MartianGeochemical ReservoirsOver the last fifteen years, space-based explorationof the solar system has increased dramatically, withmore and more sophisticated orbiters and landersbeing sent to Mars. This intense period, rich inunprecedented scientific results, has led to immenseprogress in our perception of Mars and of its evo-lution over geological time. In parallel, advances innumerical simulations and laboratory experimentsalso shed new light on the geochemical evolutionof the planet Mars. The ISSI-Europlanet Work-shop entitled "Quantifying the Martian GeochemicalReservoirs" was held in Bern in April 2011 with theobjective to create a diverse interdisciplinary forumcomposed of scientists directly[...]


Hardcover2013. V, 364 p. (Space Sciences Series of ISSI, Band 44)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-1-4614-7773-0Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

J.M. Torres-Rincon, Univ. Autónoma Barcelona-CSIC, Bel-laterra, Spain

Hadronic Transport Coefficientsfrom Effective Field TheoriesThis dissertation focuses on the calculation of trans-port coefficients in the matter created in a relativis-tic heavy-ion collision after chemical freeze-out. Thismatter can be well approximated using a pion gas outof equilibrium. We describe the theoretical frame-







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work needed to obtain the shear and bulk viscosities,the thermal and electrical conductivities and the fla-vor diffusion coefficients of a meson gas at low tem-peratures. To describe the interactions of the degreesof freedom, we use effective field theories with chiraland heavy quark symmetries. We subsequently intro-duce the unitarization methods in order to obtain ascattering amplitude that satisfies the unitarity[...]


Hardcover2013. XIX, 215 p. 68 illus., 20 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00424-2Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

D.A. Vakoch, Director of Interstellar Message Composi,Mountain View, USA (Ed.)

Astrobiology, History, and SocietyLife Beyond Earth and the Impact of Discovery

This book addresses important current and historicaltopics in astrobiology and the search for life beyondEarth, including the search for extraterrestrial intelli-gence (SETI). The first section covers the plurality ofworlds debate from antiquity through the nineteenthcentury, while section two covers the extraterrestriallife debate from the twentieth century to the present.The final section examines the societal impact of dis-covering life beyond Earth, including both culturaland religious dimensions. Throughout the book,authors draw links between their own chapters andthose of other contributors, emphasizing the inter-connections between the various strands of the his-tory and[...]


Hardcover2013. XXVIII, 375 p. 19 illus., 2 illus. in color. (Advances inAstrobiology and Biogeophysics)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-3-642-35982-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

D.A. Vakoch, SETI Institute, Mountain View, USA (Ed.)

Extraterrestrial AltruismEvolution and Ethics in the Cosmos

Extraterrestrial Altruism examines a basic assump-tion of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence(SETI): that extraterrestrials will be transmitting mes-sages to us for our benefit. This question of whetherextraterrestrials will be altruistic has become increas-ingly important in recent years as SETI scientists havebegun contemplating transmissions from Earth tomake contact.Technological civilizations that transmitsignals for the benefit of others, but with no immedi-ate gain for themselves, certainly seem to be altruistic.But does this make biological sense? Should we expectaltruism to evolve throughout the cosmos, or is thisonly wishful thinking? Is it dangerous to send[...]


Hardcover2013. XV, 327 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color. (The FrontiersCollection)▶ 74,89 €ISBN 978-3-642-37749-5Erscheinungstermin: July 31, 2013

Forthcoming

D. Villamaina, Université Paris Sud and CNRS, Orsay Cedex,France

Transport Properties in Non-Equilibrium and AnomalousSystemsThe study of fluctuations in statistical physics has along history, and a general theory is well established,connecting fluctuations to response properties ofequilibrium systems. Remarkably, this frameworkfails as soon as some current is flowing across the sys-tem, driving it out of equilibrium.The presence of cur-rents is quite common in nature and produces richphenomena which are far from being included in ageneral framework. This thesis focuses on this gen-eral problem by studying different models such asgranular materials and systems exhibiting anomalousdiffusion and shows how the generalized responsetechniques can be successfully used to catch the rele-vant degrees of[...]


Hardcover2013. XIV, 124 p. 30 illus., 17 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ ca. 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01771-6Erscheinungstermin: September 15, 2013

Q. Wang, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA

Charge Multiplicity AsymmetryCorrelation Study Searching forLocal Parity Violation at RHIC forSTAR CollaborationIt has been suggested that local parity violation (LPV)in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) would leadto charge separation of quarks by the Chiral Mag-netic Effect (CME) in heavy ion collisions. ChargeMultiplicity Asymmetry Correlation Study Searchingfor Local Parity Violation at RHIC for STAR Collab-oration presents the detailed study of charge sep-aration with respect to the event plane. Results oncharge multiplicity asymmetry in Au+Au and d+Aucollisions at 200 GeV by the STAR experiment arereported. It was found that the correlation resultscould not be explained by CME alone. Additionally,the charge separation signal as a function of the mea-sured azimuthal angle range as well as[...]


Hardcover2013. XXI, 134 p. 77 illus., 72 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00755-7Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

N.A. Wasley, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United King-dom

Nano-photonics in III-VSemiconductors for IntegratedQuantum Optical CircuitsThis thesis breaks new ground in the physics of pho-tonic circuits for quantum optical applications. Thephotonic circuits are based either on ridge waveguidesor photonic crystals, with embedded quantum dotsproviding the single qubit, quantum optical emitters.The highlight of the thesis is the first demonstrationof a spin-photon interface using an all-waveguidegeometry, a vital component of a quantum optical cir-






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cuit, based on deterministic single photon emissionfrom a single quantum dot. The work makes a furtherimportant contribution to the field by demonstrat-ing the effects and limitations that inevitable disor-der places on photon propagation in photonic crystalwaveguides, a[...]


Hardcover2013. XV, 129 p. 77 illus., 51 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-01513-2Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

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

Quantum Dot Solar CellsThe third generation of solar cells includes thosebased on semiconductor quantum dots. This sophis-ticated technology applies nanotechnology and quan-tum mechanics theory to enhance the performanceof ordinary solar cells. Although a practical applica-tion of quantum dot solar cells has yet to be achieved,a large number of theoretical calculations and exper-imental studies have confirmed the potential formeeting the requirement for ultra-high conversionefficiency. In this book, high-profile scientists havecontributed tutorial chapters that outline the meth-ods used in and the results of various quantum dotsolar cell designs, including quantum dot intermedi-ate band solar cells, hot[...]


Hardcover2013. XV, 355 p. 217 illus., 172 illus. in color. (Lecture Notesin Nanoscale Science and Technology, Band 15)▶ 139,09 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8147-8Erscheinungstermin: September 30, 2013

Forthcoming

N. Yamanaka, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Japan

Analysis of the Electric DipoleMoment in the R-parity ViolatingSupersymmetric Standard ModelIn this thesis the author discusses the phenomenologyof supersymmetric models by means of experimentaldata set analysis of the electric dipole moment. Thereis an evaluation of the elementary processes con-tributing to the electric dipole moments within R-par-

ity-violating supersymmetry, which call for higher-order perturbative computations. A new methodbased on linear programming is developed and forthe first time the non-trivial parameter space of R-parity violation respecting the constraints from exist-ing experimental data of the electric dipole moment isrevealed. As well, the impressive efficiency of the newmethod in scanning the parameter space of the R-par-ity-violating[...]


Hardcover2014. X, 224 p. 52 illus., 7 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ ca. 106,95 €ISBN 978-4-431-54543-9Erscheinungstermin: November 30, 2013

K. Yamanouchi, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; G.G.Paulus, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany; D.Mathur, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai,India (Eds.)

Progress in Ultrafast Intense LaserScienceVolume X

The PUILS series delivers up-to-date reviews ofprogress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a newlyemerging interdisciplinary research field spanningatomic and molecular physics, molecular science,and optical science, which has been stimulated bythe recent developments in ultrafast laser technolo-gies. Each volume compiles peer-reviewed articlesauthored by researchers at the forefront of each theirown subfields of UILS. Every chapter opens withan overview of the topics to be discussed, so thatresearchers unfamiliar to the subfield, as well as grad-uate students, can grasp the importance and attrac-tions of the research topic at hand; these are followedby reports of cutting-edge[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 156 p. 66 illus., 39 illus. in color. (Progress inUltrafast Intense Laser Science, Band 106)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00520-1Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

Forthcoming

G.P. Zank, University of Alabama-Huntsville, Huntsville, USA

Transport Processes in SpacePhysics and Astrophysics“Transport Processes in Space Physics and Astro-physics” is aimed at graduate level students toprovide the necessary mathematical and physics back-ground to understand the transport of gases, chargedparticle gases, energetic charged particles, turbulence,and radiation in an astrophysical and space physicscontext. Subjects emphasized in the work include col-lisional and collisionless processes in gases (neutralor plasma), analogous processes in turbulence fieldsand radiation fields, and allows for a simplified treat-ment of the statistical description of the system. A sys-tematic study that addresses the common tools at agraduate level allows students to progress to a pointwhere[...]


Softcover2013. X, 274 p. 21 illus., 1 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes inPhysics, Band 877)▶ 48,14 €ISBN 978-1-4614-8479-0Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

P. Zhang, CERN, Geneva 23, Switzerland

Beam Diagnostics inSuperconducting AcceleratingCavitiesThe Extraction of Transverse Beam Position fromBeam-Excited Higher Order Modes

An energetic charged particle beam introduced toan rf cavity excites a wakefield therein. This wake-field can be decomposed into a series of higher ordermodes and multipoles, which for sufficiently smallbeam offsets are dominated by the dipole compo-nent. This work focuses on using these dipole modesto detect the beam position in third harmonic super-conducting S-band cavities for light source applica-tions. A rigorous examination of several means ofanalysing the beam position based on signals radiatedto higher order modes ports is presented. Experimen-tal results indicate a position resolution, based on thistechnique, of 20 microns over a complete module of 4cavities. Methods are[...]


Hardcover2013. XII, 118 p. 180 illus., 40 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €







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ISBN 978-3-319-00758-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.

P. de Aquino, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Bel-gium

Beyond Standard ModelPhenomenology at the LHCThis thesis provides an introduction to the physicsof the Standard Model and beyond, and to the meth-ods used to analyse Large Hadron Collider (LHC)data. The 'hierarchy problem', astrophysical data andexperiments on neutrinos indicate that new physicscan be expected at the now accessible TeV scale. Thiswork investigates extensions of the Standard Modelwith gravitons and gravitinos (in the context of super-gravity). The production of these particles in associa-tion with jets is studied as one of the most promisingavenues for researching new physics at the LHC.Advanced simulation techniques and tools, such asalgorithms allowing the computation of Feynmangraphs and helicity[...]


Hardcover2013. XIII, 160 p. 50 illus., 25 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00761-8Erscheinungstermin: August 31, 2013

K. van Schooten, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Optically Active Charge Trapsand Chemical Defects inSemiconducting NanocrystalsProbed by Pulsed OpticallyDetected Magnetic ResonanceColloidal nanocrystals show much promise as anoptoelectronics architecture due to facile control overelectronic properties afforded by chemical control ofsize, shape, and heterostructure. Unfortunately, realiz-

ing practical devices has been forestalled by the ubiq-uitous presence of charge "trap" states which competewith band-edge excitons and result in limited deviceefficiencies. Little is known about the defining charac-teristics of these traps, making engineered strategiesfor their removal difficult.This thesis outlines pulsedoptically detected magnetic resonance as a powerfulspectroscopy of the chemical and electronic nature ofthese deleterious states. Counterintuitive for[...]


Hardcover2013. XIV, 90 p. 28 illus. in color. (Springer Theses)▶ 106,99 €ISBN 978-3-319-00589-8Gewöhnlich versandfertig in 3-5 Werktagen.



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