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L. Anghinolfi, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland

Self-Organized Arrays of Gold NanoparticlesMorphology and Plasmonic Properties

This thesis addresses the fabrication and investi-gation of the optical response of gold nanoparticle arrays supported on insulating LiF(110) nanopat-terned substrates. Motivated by the discovery of the intriguing effects that arise when electroma-gnetic radiation interacts with metallic nanos-tructures, the thesis focuses on the application of bottom-up approaches to the fabrication of extended-area plasmonic nanostructures, and the optimization of their optical response. By develo-ping a sophisticated effective-medium model and comparing the experimental findings with model calculations, the author explores the role of the interparticle electromagnetic coupling and array dimensionality on the collective plasmonic beha-vior of the array, giving insights into the physical mechanisms governing the optical response.

Features 7 Provides new insights into the factors determi-ning the optical response of nanostructures 7 A good example of how modelling coupled with experiment can stimulate progress 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Genoa

Contents Theory.- Experimental Methods.- Self-Organized Nanoparticle Arrays: Morphological Aspects.- Self-Organized Nanoparticle Arrays: Optical Properties.- Modelling and Analysis of the Optical Properties.- Composite Media Based on Au/LiF Arrays.

Fields of interestsOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnology

Target groupsResearch

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2012. X, 132 p. 77 illus., 9 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-30495-8

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R. W. Argyle, Waterbeach Cambs, UK (Ed)

Observing and Measuring Visual Double StarsContents Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1: More than one Sun.- Chapter 2: Why observe double stars?.- Chapter 3: The Observation of Binocular Double Stars.- Chapter 4: Double Star Sketching.- Chap-ter 5: Multiple stars and planets.- Chapter 6: Is the Sun a double star?.- Chapter 7: The orbital elements of a Visual Binary Star.- Chapter 8: Orbit computation.- Chapter 9: Ten famous double stars.- Chapter 10: The resolution of a telescope.- Chapter 11: Reflecting telescopes and double star astronomy.- Chapter 12: Simple techniques of measurement.- Chapter 13: Filar micrometer.- Chapter 14: The Diffraction Grating Micrometer.- Chapter 15: CCD Camera Observations.- Chapter 16: Lucky Imaging.- Chapter 17: The DSLR Camera.- Chapter 18: Astrometric Speckle Inter-ferometry for the Amateur.-Chapter 19: Internet astrometry.- Chapter 20: How to measure the minima of eclipsing binaries; an amateur‘s experi-ences.- Chapter 21: Lunar Occultations.- Chapter 22: What the amateur can contribute.- Chapter 23: Some active amateur double star observers.- Chapter 24: An observing session.- Chapter 25: Some Useful Formulae.- Chapter 26: Star atlases and software.- Chapter 27: Catalogues.- Chapter 28: Publication of results.- Chapter 29: Brief bio-graphies.- Chapter 30: References and Bibliogra-phy.- Index.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques

Target groupsPopular/general

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2nd ed. 2012. XV, 423 p. 165 illus., 94 in color. (Patrick Moore‘s Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 approx. $44.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3944-8

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J. Bogdanowicz, University of Leuven, Belgium

Photomodulated Optical ReflectanceA Fundamental Study Aimed at Non-Destructive Carrier Profiling in Silicon

One of the critical issues in semiconductor technology is the precise electrical characteri-zation of ultra-shallow junctions. Among the plethora of measurement techniques, the optical reflectance approach developed in this work is the sole concept that does not require physical contact, making it suitable for non-invasive in-line metrology. This work develops extensively all the fundamental physical models of the photomodu-lated optical reflectance technique and introduces novel approaches that extend its applicability from dose monitoring towards detailed carrier profile reconstruction. It represents a significant breakt-hrough in junction metrology with potential for industrial implementation.

Features 7 Selected as an outstanding contribution by K.U. Leuven 7 Reports significant advances in non-destructive testing of semiconductors 7 New ap-proaches have potential for industrial application

Contents Theory of Perturbation of the Reflectance.- Theory of Perturbation of the Refractive Index.- Theory of Carrier and Heat Transport in Homogeneously Doped Silicon.- Extension of the Transport Theo-ry to Ultra-Shallow Doped Silicon Layers.- Assess-ment of the Model.- Application of the Model to Carrier Profling.

Fields of interestsSemiconductors; Applied and Technical Physics



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2012. XVII, 207 p. 74 illus., 23 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-30107-0

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F. I. Cooperstock, University of Victoria, BC, Canada; S. Tieu, Systemware Innovation, Toronto, ON, Canada

Einstein‘s RelativityThe Ultimate Key to the Cosmos

This richly illustrated book is unique in bringing Einstein‘s relativity to a higher level for the non-specialist than has ever been attempted before, using nothing more than grade-school algebra. Bondi‘s approach with spacetime diagrams is simplified and expanded, clarifying the famous asymmetric aging-of-twins paradox. Einstein‘s theory of gravity, general relativity, is simplified for the reader using spacetime diagrams. The the-ory is applied to important topics in physics such as gravitational waves, gravitational collapse and black holes, time machines, the relationship to the quantum world, galactic motions and cosmology.

Features 7 Gives lay readers a deep understanding of relativity 7 Requires only high-school mathe-matical knowledge 7 Includes modern topics in Cosmology and Astrophysics such as black holes and dark matter ... also time machines

Contents Preliminary Aspects of Classical Physics.- A Simple Approach to Einstein‘s Special Relativity.- Introducing Einstein‘s General Relativity.- Testing Einstein’s General Relativity.- Gravitational Waves and Energy-Momentum.- The Universe According to Relativity.- Spacetime Diagrams for General Relativity.- The Motion of the Stars in the Gala-xies.- The Motion of Galaxies in Galaxy Clusters.- Dark Energy.- Time Machines, the Multiverse and Other Fantasies.

Fields of interestsClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Popular Science in Astronomy; Applica-tions of Mathematics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


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2012. 209 p. 46 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-30384-5

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J. R. Crandall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; B. S. Myers, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; D. F. Meaney, University of Pennsylvania, Media, PA, USA; S. Zellers Schmidtke, BioInjury, LLC, Alexandria, VA, USA (Eds)

Pediatric Injury BiomechanicsArchive & Textbook

Pediatric Injury Biomechanics: Archive and Textbook consolidates and describes the current state of the art in pediatric injury biomechanics research in the automotive crash environment. Written by the most respected scientists in the field, the objective of this ground-breaking project is to provide a comprehensive archive and analysis of pediatric injury biomechanics research; to be the go-to reference for the epidemiology of motor vehicle related childhood injury data, pediatric an-thropometry, pediatric biomechanical properties, tissue tolerance, and computational models.

Features 7 Ground-breaking work consisting of text and companion data archive 7 Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field 7 Important text for researchers and students of pediatric inju-ry and biomechanics

Contents Pediatric Anthropometry.- Epidemiology of Child Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries and Fatalities.- Ex-perimental Injury Biomechanics of the Pediatric Extremities and Pelvis.- Experimental Injury Biomechanics of the Pediatric Head and Brain.- Experimental Injury Biomechanics of the Pediatric Neck.- Experimental Injury Biomechanics of the Pediatric Thorax and Abdomen.- Pediatric Com-putational Models.

Fields of interestsBiophysics and Biological Physics; Pediatrics; Biomedical Engineering



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2013. X, 335 p. 126 illus., 63 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4153-3

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C. Doglioni, University of Oxford, UK

Measurement of the Inclusive Jet Cross Section with the ATLAS Detector at the Large Hadron ColliderTests of the current understanding of physics at the highest energies achievable in man-made ex-periments are performed at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. In the theory of the strong force within the Standard Model of particle physics - Quantum ChromoDynamics or QCD - confined quarks and gluons from the proton-proton scattering manifest themselves as groups of collimated particles. These particles are clustered into physically measurable objects called hadronic jets. As jets are widely produced at hadron colliders, they are the key physics objects for an early „rediscovery of QCD“. This thesis presents the first jet measurement from the ATLAS Collaboration at the LHC and confronts the experimental challenges of precision measurements.

Features 7 Presents and analyses the first jet measu-rement from the ATLAS experiment at the LHC 7 Yields new precision data about quarks and gluons within the proton 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Oxford

Contents Theory Framework: QCD.- The ATLAS Ex-periment.- Jet Reconstruction in ATLAS.- Jet Reconstruction Performance.- Jet Energy Scale Uncertainty.- Inclusive Jet Cross Section.- Impact of ATLAS Jet Data on PDF Fits.

Fields of interestsElementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Measurement Science and Instrumentation



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2012. XI, 179 p. 73 illus., 23 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-30537-5

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D. Dürr, Mathematisches Institut, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Muenchen, Germany; S. Goldstein, Rutgers State University, Piscataway, NJ, U.S.A.; N. Zanghì, Università Genova, INFN, Genova, Italy

Quantum Physics Without Quantum PhilosophyIt has often been claimed that without drastic conceptual innovations a genuine explanation of quantum interference effects and quantum randomness is impossible. This book concerns Bohmian mechanics, a simple particle theory that is a counterexample to such claims.

Features 7 Integrates and comments on the authors’ semi-nal papers in the field 7 Emphasizes the natural way in which quantum phenomena emerge from the Bohmian picture 7 Helps to answer many of the objections raised to Bohmian quantum mechanics 7 Useful overview and summary for newcomers and students

Contents Quantum Equilibrium and the Origin of Absolute Uncertainty.- Quantum Equilibrium and the Role of Operators as Observables in Quantum Theory.- Quantum Philosophy: The Flight from Reason in Science.- Seven Steps Towards the Clas-sical World.- On the Quantum Probability Flux Through Surfaces.- On the Weak Measurement of Velocity in Bohmian Mechanics.- Topological Factors Derived From Bohmian Mechanics.- Hy-persurface Bohm-Dirac Models.- Bohmian Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory.- Quantum Spacetime Without Observers.- Reality and the Role of the Wave Function in Quantum Theory.

Fields of interestsQuantum Physics; Philosophy of Science



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2012. 290 p. 9 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-30689-1

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S. Emeis, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Wind Energy MeteorologyAtmospheric Physics for Wind Power Generation

This book is intended to give an introduction into the meteorological boundary conditions for power generation from the wind, onshore and offshore. It is to provide reliable meteorological information for the planning and running of this important kind of renewable energy. This includes the deri-vation of wind laws and wind profile descriptions, especially those above the logarithmic surface layer. Winds over complex terrain and nocturnal low-level jets are considered as well. A special chapter is devoted to the efficiency of large wind parks and their wakes.

Features 7 First book devoted solely to the meteorological basics of wind power generation 7 Presents the meteorological basics for large wind turbines and wind parks 7 Gives guidance to plan offshore wind parks

Contents Wind laws.- Vertical wind and turbulence profi-les.- Winds in complex terrain.- Offshore winds.- Physics of wind parks.- Outlook.

Fields of interestsGeophysics and Environmental Physics; Renewab-le and Green Energy; Meteorology/Climatology



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2012. CLXXIV, 10 p. 94 illus., 16 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-30522-1

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R. A. Evarestov, St. Petersburg State University, Russia

Quantum Chemistry of SolidsLCAO Treatment of Crystals and Nanostructures

Quantum Chemistry of Solids delivers a compre-hensive account of the main features and possi-bilities of LCAO methods for the first principles calculations of electronic structure of periodic sys-tems. The first part describes the basic theory un-derlying the LCAO methods applied to periodic systems and the use of Hartree-Fock(HF), Density Function theory(DFT) and hybrid Hamiltonians.

Features 7 Basic theoretical book or low dimensional systems and nanostructures (surfaces, nanotubes, point defects) 7 Explains the efficiency of scalar-relativistic LCAO method for solids 7 Describes phase transitions in solids 7 Discusses the for-malism of line symmetry groups for one-periodic (1D) nanostructures

Contents Space Groups and Crystalline Structures.- Sym-metry and Localization of Crystalline Orbi-tals.- Hartree–Fock LCAO Method for Periodic Systems.- Electron Correlations in Molecules and Crystals.- Semi-empirical LCAO Methods for Mo-lecules and Periodic Systems.- Kohn–Sham LCAO Method for Periodic Systems.- Basis Sets and Pseudopotentials in Periodic LCAO Calculations.- LCAO Calculations of Perfect-Crystal Proper-ties.- Modeling and LCAO Calculations of Point Defects in Crystals.- Surface Modeling in LCAO Calculations of Metal Oxides.- LCAO Calculations on Uranium Nitrides and Oxides.- Symmetry and Modeling of BN, TiO2 and SrTiO3 Nanotubes.

Fields of interestsSolid State Physics; Nanoscale Science and Tech-nology; Physical Chemistry



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2nd ed. 2012. 650 p. 290 illus. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, Volume 153) Hardcover7 approx. $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-30355-5

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B. Fernandez, Vanves, France; G. Ripka, Queyssac les Vignes, France

Unravelling the Mystery of the Atomic NucleusA Sixty Year Journey 1896 — 1956

Unravelling the Mystery of the Atomic Nucleus is a history of atomic and nuclear physics. It begins in 1896 with the discovery of radioactivity, which leads to the discovery of the nucleus at the center of the atom. It follows the experimental discove-ries and the theoretical developments up to the end of the Fifties. Unlike previous books regarding on history of nuclear physics, this book metho-dically describes how advances in technology enabled physicists to probe the physical properties of nuclei as well as how the physical laws which govern these microscopic systems were progressi-vely discovered.

Features 7 A non-technical and non-mathematical account of how atomic nuclei were discovered and the physical laws which govern them 7 A com-prehensive account of the historical development of nuclear physics, both from the experimental and the theoretical point of view 7 Physicists who contributed to these developments are pre-sented in their historical context with biographical details

Contents Radioactivity, the First Puzzles.- A Nucleus at the Heart of The Atom.- Quantum Mechanics, the Unavoidable Path.- A Timid Infancy.- 1930-1940 : A Dazzling Development.- The Upheavals of the Second World War.- The Time of Maturity.- Whe-re the Narrative Ends.

Fields of interestsNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Nuclear Chemistry



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2013. XVIII, 516 p. Hardcover7 $79.95ISBN 978-1-4614-4180-9

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B. Fultz, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA; J. Howe, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Transmission Electron Microscopy and Diffractometry of MaterialsFeatures 7 New edition of successful, well-reviewed textbook 7 Provides an integrated coverage of transmission electron microscopy and x-ray dif-fractometry 7 Shows how wave radiation probes the structure of materials 7 Supports learning and teaching with numerous problems at the end of each chapter to give students practice with the concepts and practical applications 7 Explains the mathematics needed consistently through the book 7 Helps to extend knowledge by indi-cating further reading 7 Explains concepts in detail, with no requirement for different reference materials

Contents Diffraction and X-Ray Powder Diffractometer Problems.- TEM and its Optics Problems.- Neu-tron Scattering Problems.- Scattering Problems.- Inelastic Electron Scattering and Spectroscopy Problems.- Diffraction from Crystals Sphere Problems.- Electron Diffraction and Crystal-lography Problems.- Diffraction Contrast in TEM Images Problems.- Diffraction Lineshapes Problems.- Patterson Functions and Diffuse Scat-tering Problems.- High-Resolution TEM Imaging Problems.- High-Resolution STEM and Related Imaging Techniques Problems.- Dynamical Theo-ry Problems.

Fields of interestsSpectroscopy and Microscopy; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Spectroscopy/Spec-trometry

Target groupsGraduate


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4th ed. 2012. Approx. 820 p. 500 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-29760-1

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R. Kippenhahn, Göttingen, Germany; A. Weigert, A. Weiss, Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik, Garching, Germany

Stellar Structure and EvolutionContents Part I The Basic Equations.- 1 Coordinates, Mass Distribution, and Gravitational Field in Sphe-rical Stars.- 2 Conservation of Momentum.- 3 The Virial Theorem.- 4 Conservation of Ener-gy.- 5 Transport of Energy by Radiation and Conduction.- 6 Stability Against Local, Non-spherical Perturbations.- 7 Transport of Energy by Convection.- 8 The Chemical Composition.- 9 Mass Loss.- Part II The Overall Problem.- 10 The Differential Equations of Stellar Evolution.- 11 Boundary Conditions.- 12 Numerical Procedu-re.- Part III Properties of Stellar Matter.- 13 The Perfect Gas with Radiation.- 14 Ionization.- 15 The Degenerate Electron Gas.- 16 The Equation of State of Stellar Matter.- 17 Opacity.- 18 Nuclear Energy Production.- Part IV Simple Stellar Models.- 19 Polytropic Gaseous Spheres.- 20 Homology Relations.- 21 Simple Models in the U–V Plane.- 22 The Zero Age Main-Sequence.- 23 Other Main-Sequences.- 24 The Hayashi Line.- 25 Stability Considerations.- Part V Early Stellar Evo-lution.- 26 The Onset of Star Formation.- 27 The Formation of Protostars.- 28 Pre-Main-Sequence Contraction.- 29 From the Initial to the Present Sun.- 30 Evolution on the Main-Sequence.- Part VI Post-Main-Sequence Evolution.- 31 Evolution Through Helium Burning – Intermediate-Mass Stars.- 32 Evolution Through Helium Burning – Massive Stars.- 33 Evolution Through Helium Bur-ning – Low-Mass Stars.- Part VII Late Phases of Stellar Evolution.- 34 Evolution on the Asymptotic Giant Branch.- 35 Later Phases of Core Evolution.- 36 Final Explosions and Collapse. [...]

Fields of interestsAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology



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2nd ed. 2012. XX, 652 p. 184 illus. (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-30255-8

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Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen

Annual volumes Set

I. Cibulka, Inst. of Chem. Technol., Prague, Czech Rep.; K. Sosnkowska-Kehiaian, J.-C. Fontaine, ITODYS-CNRS, Paris, France V. Vill, Universität Hamburg, Germany; H. Schopper, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland; G. Guelachvili, ISMO-Inst. des Sciences Mólec. d‘Orsay, Orsay-Cedex, France; W. Hüttner, Universität Ulm, Germany; A. Gupta, Delhi University, India; A. Kaul, Germany; F. Predel, Max-Planck-Inst. f. Metallforschung, Stuttgart, Germany; P. Franke, H. Seifert, Karlsruhe Inst. of Technol., Karlsruhe, Germany; P. Villars, Materials Phases Data System, Vitznau, Switzerland; K. Cenzual, Geneva University, Switzerland; U. Rössler, Universität Regensburg, Germany (Eds)

Landolt-Börnstein Set 2012Fields of interestPhysics, general



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I. Levkivskyi, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Mesoscopic Quantum Hall EffectIn recent years, remarkable progress in the fabri-cation of novel mesoscopic devices has produced a revival of interest in quantum Hall physics. New types of measurements, more precise and efficient than ever, have made it possible to focus closely on the electronic properties of quantum Hall edge states. This is achieved by applying charge and heat currents at mesoscopic length scales, attaching metallic gates and Ohmic contacts, and splitting edge channels with the help of quantum point contacts. The experiments reveal fascinating new phenomena, such as the interference, stati-stics, and topological phase shifts of fractionally charged quasi-particles, strong interaction and correlation effects, and phase transitions induced by non-Gaussian fluctuations.

Features 7 Important work for advancing solid state im-plementations of quantum algorithms 7 Cuts to the heart of our understanding of quantum inter-ference phenomena 7 Endorsed by MIT expert as a "landmark achievement" in the field 7 No-minated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Geneva

Contents Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Bosonization.- Interaction Induced Dephasing of Edge States.- Noise Induced Dephasing of Edge States.- Energy Relaxation at the Quantum Hall Edge.- Classifi-cation of Effective Edge Models.- Spectroscopy of Quantum Hall Edge States at Complex Filling Fac-tors.- Microscopic Theory of Fractional Quantum Hall Interferometers.

Fields of interestsQuantum Physics; Strongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Electronic Circuits and Devices



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M. Moisan, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada; J. Pelletier, Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie, Grenoble, France

Physics of Collisional PlasmasIntroduction to high-frequency discharges

This text is an introduction to the physics of col-lisional plasmas, as opposed to plasmas in space. It is intended for graduate students in physics and engineering . The first chapter introduces with progressively increasing detail, the fundamental concepts of plasma physic. The motion of indivi-dual charged particles in various configurations of electric and magnetic fields is detailed in the se-cond chapter while the third chapter considers the collective motion of the plasma particles described according to a hydrodynamic model.

Features 7 Provides a clear, graduate-level introduction to plasma physics starting from the basic con-cepts 7 Includes 100 illustrations and 45 fully resolved problems 7 Presents an original and generally applicable approach to energy balance in plasma discharges 7 An ideal compendium for those working with plasma discharges used in laboratories and industries

Contents Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Symbols.- Acro-nyms.- Physical constants.- Other constants.- 1 The Plasma State: Definition and orders of magni-tude of principal quantities.- 2 Individual motion of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields.- 3 Hydrodynamic description of a plasma.- 4 Introduction to the physics of HF discharges.- Appendices I – XIX.- References.- Recommended reading.- Index.

Fields of interestsPlasma Physics; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



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2012. XXIV, 478 p. 99 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-4557-5

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J. Ohtsubo, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan

Semiconductor LasersStability, Instability and Chaos

This third edition of “Semiconductor Lasers, Stability, Instability and Chaos” was significantly extended. In the previous edition, the dynamics and characteristics of chaos in semiconductor lasers after the introduction of the fundamental theory of laser chaos and chaotic dynamics indu-ced by self-optical feedback and optical injection was discussed.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive review of the basic laser physics and recent advances in semicon-ductor laser applications 7 Covers fundamental theory of laser chaos and applications to optical secure communications 7 Represents the theory of semiconductor laser chaos and its applications completely

Contents Chaos in Laser Systems.- Semiconductor Lasers and Theory.- Theory of Optical Feedback.- Dy-namics with Optical Feedback.- Dynamics with Optical Injection.- Dynamics with Optoelectronic Feedback and Modulation.- Instability and Chaos in Various Laser Structures.- Chaos Control and Applications.- Stabilization.- Stability and Bistabi-lity in Feedback Interferometer and Their Applica-tions.- Chaos Synchronization in Semiconductor Lasers.- Chaotic Communications.- Physical Random Number Generations and Chaos Chips.

Fields of interestsOptics and Electrodynamics; Atoms and Mole-cules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



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3rd ed. 2012. 540 p. 240 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 111) Hardcover7 approx. $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-30146-9

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T. E. Ouldridge, University of Oxford, UK

Coarse-Grained Modelling of DNA and DNA Self-AssemblyThis thesis presents a novel coarse-grained model of DNA, in which bases are represented as rigid nucleotides. The model is shown to quantitatively reproduce many phenomena, including elastic properties of the double-stranded state, hairpin formation in single strands and hybridization of pairs of strands to form duplexes, the first time such a wide range of properties has been captured by a coarse-grained model. The scope and potential of the model is demonstrated by simulating DNA tweezers, an iconic nanodevice, and a two-footed DNA walker — the first time that coarse-grained modelling has been applied to dynamic DNA nanotechnology.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Oxford 7 Presents a novel mo-del with remarkable explanatory power 7 Holds important potential for dynamic DNA nanotech-nology

Contents A Novel DNA Model.- Methods.- Finite Size Effects.- Structural and Mechanical Properties of Model DNA.- Thermodynamic Properties of Mo-del DNA.- Modelling DNA Tweezers.- Modelling a DNA Walker.

Fields of interestsBiophysics and Biological Physics; Nanotechnolo-gy; Polymer Sciences



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J. Poncela Casasnovas, University of Zaragoza, Spain

Evolutionary Games in Complex TopologiesInterplay Between Structure and Dynamics

There are many examples of cooperation in Nature: cells cooperate to form tissues, organs cooperate to form living organisms, and indivi-duals cooperate to raise their offspring or to hunt. However, why cooperation emerges and survives in hostile environments, when defecting would be a much more profitable short-term strategy, is a question that still remains open. During the past few years, several explanations have been proposed, including kin and group selection, pu-nishment and reputation mechanisms, or network reciprocity. This last one will be the center of the present study.

Features 7 Gives important insights into the emergence and evolution of cooperation 7 Interdisciplinary topic of interest to physicists, mathematicians and life scientists 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Zaragoza

Contents Some Basic Concepts on Complex Networks and Games.- The Prisoner’s Dilemma Game on Static Complex Networks.- Other Games on Static Complex Networks.- The Prisoner’s Dilemma Game on Random Scale-Free Networks.- The Prisoner’s Dilemma Game on Scale-Free Networks with Limited Number of Interactions.- Complex Networks from Evolutionary Preferential Attach-ment.- Complex Networks from Other Dynamic-Dependent Attachment Rules.

Fields of interestsStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Systems Biology



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I. Pupeza, Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, Garching, Germany

Power Scaling of Enhancement Cavities for Nonlinear OpticsEnhancement cavities are passive optical reso-nators in which continuous-wave laser radiation or pulses of a frequency comb are coherently overlapped, allowing for a power and intensity scaling of up to several orders of magnitude. A prominent application is the table-top generation of bright, laser-like radiation in spectral regions where direct laser action is inefficient or not available at all, via intracavity nonlinear optical processes. However, to exploit the full capacity of this technique further progress is needed. This thesis covers central problems of enhancement cavities, such as finding limitations in scaling the circulating power, measuring cavity parameters with high accuracy, tailoring transverse modes and coupling out radiation generated in the cavity. Unprecedented intracavity laser powers were demonstrated, surpassing previous results by an order of magnitude. As an application, harmonics of the fundamental 1040-nm radiation up to the 21st order are generated.

Features 7 Provides a brilliant introduction into the physics of enhancement cavities and presents new insights in attosecond physics and frequency comb spectroscopy 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, Garching

Contents Theoretical Background.- Objectives of the Experiment and Technological Challenges.- Expe-rimental Setup and Results.- Outlook.

Fields of interestsQuantum Optics; Laser Technology, Photonics; Optical and Electronic Materials



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Z. Ren, Y. Lan, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Y. Wang, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, PR China

Aligned Carbon NanotubesPhysics, Concepts, Fabrication and Devices

This book gives a survey of the physics and fabri-cation of carbon nanotubes and their applications in optics, electronics, chemistry and biotechnolo-gy. It focuses on the structural characterization of various carbon nanotubes, fabrication of vertically or parallel aligned carbon nanotubes on substrates or in composites, physical properties for their alignment, and applications of aligned carbon nanotubes in field emission, optical antennas, light transmission, solar cells, chemical devices, bio-devices, and many others.

Features 7 Covers all aspects of fabrication and applica-tion of carbon nanotubes 7 Helps the reader to understand the physics of carbon nanotubes by detailed step-by-step tutorials 7 Is richly illustrated

Contents Introduction to Carbon.- Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes.- Growth Techniques of Carbon Nanotubes.- Chemical Vapor Deposition of Carbon Nanotubes.- Physics of Direct Current Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Depositi-on.- Technologies to Achieve Carbon Nanotube Alignment.- Measurement Techniques of Aligned Carbon Nanotubes.- Properties and Applications of Aligned Carbon Nanotube Arrays.- Potential Applications of Carbon Nanotube Arrays.

Fields of interestsNanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechno-logy; Nanotechnology and Microengineering



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2012. Approx. 320 p. 172 illus. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-30489-7

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K. Russo, Queen‘s University, Belfast, UK

Total AddictionThe Life of an Eclipse Chaser

Seeing a total solar eclipse is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, for many who have experienced totality, once-in-a-lifetime is simply not enough. They want more, and are willing to go to great lengths often at great expense to repeat the experience. What is it like to experi-ence totality? What is it about the experience that motivates these eclipse chasers? Is there an eclipse chaser personality? Can eclipse chasing actually be described as an addiction? This book describes the people who dedicate their lives to chasing their dream.

Features 7 A unique book about the "magic" attraction of total eclipse 7 Author herself a psychologist and seasoned eclipse chaser 7 Personal accounts help to convey the fascination 7 Entertaining reading for the bystander, incidental watcher and addict alike

Contents Eclipse-Chasing: Context and Background.- The Total Eclipse.- Interviews with Eclipse Chasers.- Making Sense of Eclipse Chaser‘s Experiences.- Future Eclipses and Eclipse Chasing Information.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Po-pular Science in Psychology; Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology



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2012. IX, 161 p. 12 illus. in color. Softcover7 approx. $19.95ISBN 978-3-642-30480-4

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U. Schumann, Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany (Ed)

Atmospheric PhysicsBackground – Methods – Trends

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the German Aerospace center, this book presents more than 50 outstan-ding results of the Institute.

Features 7 Presents more than 51 outstanding con-tributions of DLR-IPA to Atmospheric sci-ence 7 Gives a specific reference to Aerospace aspects 7 Prepared for educated laymen readers 7 Self-explaining 7 Understandable without the need to read references

Contents From the Contents: The Atmosphere.- The Atmosphere - from the surface to the stratosphe-re.- Chemical composition of the atmosphere.- Atmospheric.- The Earth‘s radiation budget - the driver for weather and climate.- Greenhouse effect, radiative forcing and climate sensitivity.- Methods.- Measurements of nitrogen oxides and related trace gases.- Chemical ionization mass spectrometric measurements of atmospheric trace.- In-situ measurement methods for atmos-pheric aerosol particles.- Dropsondes.- Lightning detection.- Research trends.- Probabilistic weather forecasting.- Recent and future evolution of the stratospheric ozone.- Aircraft emissions at cruise: In-situ measurements, uncertainties and trends.- Climate impact of transport.- Methane modeling - from process-oriented models to global climate models.- Mitigating the impact of adverse weather on aviation.

Fields of interestsGeophysics and Environmental Physics; At-mospheric Sciences; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



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2012. XVII, 693 p. 378 illus. (Research Topics in Aerospace) Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-3-642-30182-7

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D. Sellers, Leeds, UK

In Search of William GascoigneSeventeenth Century Astronomer

William Gascoigne (c.1612-44) was the inventor of the telescopic sight and micrometer (instruments crucial to the advance of astronomy). His name is now known to historians of science around the world.

Features 7 The only book devoted to the tragically short life of William Gascoigne and his invention of the telescopic sight and micrometer—instruments crucial to the advance of astronomy 7 Provides a glimpse into the turbulent world facing a young English astronomer in the early seventeenth century and the state of optics and astronomy in his time 7 Tells a captivating story of how Gascoigne’s work was gradually recovered and his achievement was rescued from oblivion, contai-ning much correspondence that has never been published before

Contents Part 1: The ‘Discovery’ of William Gascoigne.- In-troduction.- The Gascoignes of Thorp-On-The-Hill.- The ‘Discovery’ of William Gascoigne.- A ‘Light of the First Magnitude’.- Derham and de la Hire.- Bevis and de la Hire.- In His Own Hand.- Part 2: Gascoigne’s World.- The Religious World of William Gascoigne.- The Optical World of William Gascoigne.- The Astronomical World of William Gascoigne.- Part 3: Digging Further.- The Flamsteed Transcriptions.- Bodleian Transcrip-tions.- British Library MSS and Other Transcrip-tions.- The Civil War and After.- The Road to Civil War.- After Marston Moor.- The Legacy of William Gascoigne.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; History of Science; Optics and Electrodynamics



Due August 2012

2012. X, 216 p. 59 illus., 16 in color. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 390) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4096-3

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C. M. Smith, Portland State University, OR, USA; E. T. Davies, The Explorers Club, NY, USA

Emigrating Beyond EarthHuman Adaptation and Space Colonization

Emigrating Beyond Earth puts space colonization into the context of human evolution.

Features 7 Focuses on the anthropological reasons for space colonization, essentially the human need to spread out into new environments to protect against extinction 7 Shows how space coloni-zation is a natural continuation of humanity's 4-million-year history of migration and adapta-tion 7 Uses the stories of the colonization of the Arctic and the Pacific islands as models of migration behavior

Contents List of Figures.- List of Tables.- Acknowledge-ments and Dedications.- About the Authors.- Pre-face.- Part I: The Context and Uniqueness of Hu-man Evolution and Adaptation.- Chapter 1: The Extraterrestrial Adaptation: Humanity, Evolution and Migration Into Space.- Chapter 2: Stardust: The Origins of Life, Evolution and Adaptation.- Chapter 3: The Adaptive Equipment of the Genus Homo: Symbolism and Niche Construction.- Part II: Arguments For and Against Human Space Co-lonization.- Chapter 4: A Choice of Catastrophes - Common Arguments for Space Colonization.- Chapter 5: False Choices - Common Objections to Human Space Colonization.- Part III: Human Adaptation to Space - Lessons from the Past and Shaping the Future.- Chapter 6: Starpaths - Adaptation to Oceania.- Chapter 7: Building an Adaptive Framework for Human Future in Space.- Bibliography.- Index.

Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Popular Science in Astronomy; Human Geography



Due June 2012

2012. XXX, 300 p. 45 illus. (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1164-2

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M. Soffel, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany; R. Langhans, Technische Universität Dresden, Lohrmann-Observatorium, Germany

Space-Time Reference SystemsThe high accuracy of modern astronomical spatial-temporal reference systems has made them considerably complex. This book offers a compre-hensive overview of such systems. It begins with a discussion of ‘The Problem of Time’, including recent developments in the art of clock making (e.g., optical clocks) and various time scales. The authors address the definitions and realization of spatial coordinates by reference to remote celestial objects such as quasars. After an extensive treatment of classical equinox-based coordinates, new paradigms for setting up a celestial reference system are introduced that no longer refer to the translational and rotational motion of the Earth.

Features 7 Offers a comprehensive introduction to modern astronomical spatial-temporal reference systems 7 Addresses important applications of highly accurate geodesy relevant for man-kind 7 Provides exercises with solutions, com-plemented by computer algebra files of various models presented in the book

Contents List of Symbols.- Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Time.- 3 Space-Time.- 4 Barycentric Dynamical Reference System.- 5 Classical Astronomical Coordinates.- 6 Astrometry.- 7 Celestial Reference System.- 8 Terrestrial Reference System.- 9 From the GCRS to the ITRS.- 10 Astronomical Software – Yearbooks.- 11 Astronomical constants.- Refe-rences.- List of acronyms.- Appendix A: Solutions to Exercises.- Appendix B: Description of the AstroRef Package.- Index 304.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Geophysics/Geodesy; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



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2012. XVI, 300 p. 171 illus., 29 in color. (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-642-30225-1

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B. V. Somov, Moscow State University, Russia

Plasma Astrophysics, Part IFundamentals and Practice

This two-part book is devoted to classic funda-mentals and current practices and perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely covers all the basic principles and practi-cal tools required for understanding and work in plasma astrophysics. More than 25% of the text is updated from the first edition, including new figu-res, equations and entire sections on topics such as magnetic reconnection and the Grad-Shafranov equation.

Features 7 Provides many additions, updates and some corrections of chapter sections, figures, exercises and equations 7 Newly added chapter sections include topics such as plasma heating by reverse current, the moment equations, the powerful heat flux problem, the frozen field theorem, magnetic reconnection, stability of plasma-compressing waves, MHD oscillations in the solar corona and the Grad-Shafranov equation 7 Discusses updates on the evolutionarily of Trans-Alfvenic shock waves

Contents From the Contents: Plasma Astrophysics: History and Neighbours.- Particles and Fields: Exact Self-Consistent Description.- Statistical Description of Interacting Particle Systems.- Weakly-Coupled Systems with Binary Collisions.- Propagation of Fast Particles in Plasma.- Motion of a Charged Particle in Given Fields.- Adiabatic Invariants in Astrophysical Plasma.- Wave-Particle Interaction in Astrophysical Plasma.- Coulomb Collisions in Astrophysical Plasma.

Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Plasma Physics; Geophysics and Environmental Physics



Due August 2012

2nd ed. 2012. XXV, 500 p. 129 illus., 2 in color. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 391) Hardcover7 approx. $229.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4282-0

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B. V. Somov, Moscow State University, Russia

Plasma Astrophysics, Part IIReconnection and Flares

This two-part book is devoted to classic funda-mentals and current practices and perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. This second part discusses the physics of magnetic reconnection and flares of electromagnetic origin in space plasmas in the solar system, single and double stars, relativistic objects, accretion disks and their coronae. More than 25% of the text is updated from the first edition, included the additions of new figures, equations and entire sections on topics such as topological triggers for solar flares and the magnetospheric physics problem.

Features 7 Includes additions and updates of chapter sec-tions, figures, exercises and equations 7 Newly added chapter sections include topics such as Hall currents in a reconnecting current layer, classi-fication of zeroth points, topological triggers for solar flares, 3D models of the Syrovatskii type and motions of the coronal HXR sources 7 Discusses updates on reconnection in a strong magnetic field and the complexity of a topological model

Contents From the Contents: Magnetic Reconnection.- Re-connection in a Strong Magnetic Field.- Evidence of Reconnection in Solar Flares.- Reconnection in Action.- The Bastille Day 2000 Solar Flare.- Elec-tric Currents Related to Reconnection.- Models of Reconnecting Current Layers.- Collapsing Magnetic Traps in Solar Flares.- Solar-type Flares in Laboratory and Space.- Particle Acceleration in Current Layers.

Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Plasma Physics; Geophysics and Environmental Physics



Due August 2012

2nd ed. 2012. XIV, 524 p. 151 illus., 8 in color. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 392) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4294-3

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H. Sun, L-3 Communications, Pittsburgh, PA USA

Laser Diode Beam Basics, Manipulations and CharacterizationsMany optical design technical books are available for many years which mainly deal with image optics design based on geometric optics and using sequential raytracing technique. Some books slightly touched laser beam manipulation optics design. On the other hand many books on laser diodes have been published that extensively deal with laser diode physics with little touching on laser diode beam manipulations and characteri-zations. There are some internet resources dealing with laser diode beams. However, these internet resources have not covered enough materials with enough details on laser diode beam manipulations and characterizations.

Features 7 Practical book which is easy to understand for the experienced as well as inexperienced reader 7 Condensed amount of information in a small volume, completely devoted to laser diode beam control and characteristics 7 Provides a reference and guidance to those scientist and engi-neers who are still new to semiconductor lasers

Contents 1. Laser Diode Basics.- 2. Laser Diode Beam Propagation Basics.- 3. Single Transverse Mode Laser Diode Beam Manipulation Optics.- 4. Multi Transverse Mode Laser Diode Beam Manipulation Optics.- 5. Laser Diode Beam Characterization.- Reference.

Fields of interestsLaser Technology, Photonics; Optics, Optoelect-ronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Micro-waves, RF and Optical Engineering



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2012. XCVI, 10 p. 63 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Physics) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-4663-3

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O. Ueda, Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan; S. J. Pearton, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (Eds)

Materials and Reliability Handbook for Semiconductor Optical and Electron DevicesContents Preface.- Part 1. Materials Issues and Reliability of Optical Devices.- 1. Reliability Testing of Semi-conductor Optical Devices.- 2. Failure Analysis of Semiconductor Optical Devices.- 3. Failure Ana-lysis using Optical Evaluation Technique (OBIC) of LDs and APDs for Fiber Optical Communi-cation.- 4. Reliability and Degradation of III-V Optical Devices Focusing on Gradual Degrada-tion.- 5. Catastrophic Optical-damage in High Power, Broad-Area Laser-diodes.- 6. Reliability and Degradation of Vertical Cavity Surface Emit-ting Lasers.- 7. Structural Defects in GaN-based Materials and Their Relation to GaN-based Laser Diodes.- 8. InGaN Laser Diode Degradation.- 9. Radiation-enhanced Dislocation Glide - The Cur-rent Status of Research.- 10. Mechanism of Defect Reactions in Semiconductors.- Part 2. Materials Issues and Reliability of Electron Devices.- 11. Reliability Studies in the Real World.- 12. Strain Effects in AlGaN/GaN HEMTs.- 13. Reliability Issues in AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors.- 14. GaAs Device Reliability: High Electron Mobility Transistors and Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors.- 15. Novel Dielectrics for GaN Device Passivation And Improved Reliability.- 16. Reliability Simulation.- 17. The Analysis of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors Using Raman Spectro-scopy.- 18. Reliability Study of InP-Based HBTs Operating at High Current Density.- Index.

Fields of interestsOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials; Electro-nics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation



Due August 2012

2013. X, 630 p. 417 illus., 154 in color. Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4336-0

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S. Webb, DCQE, Portsmouth, UK

New Eyes on the UniverseTwelve Cosmic Mysteries and the Tools We Need to Solve Them

“New Eyes on the Universe – Twelve Cosmic Mysteries and the Tools We Need to Solve Them” gives an up-to-date broad overview of some of the key issues in modern astronomy and cosmology. It describes the vast amount of observational data that the new generation of observatories and telescopes are currently producing, and how that data might solve some of the outstanding puzzles inherent in our emerging world view. Included are questions such as: What is causing the Universe to blow itself apart? What could be powering the luminous gamma-ray bursters?

Features 7 Provides an overview of the most important issues still to be resolved in astronomy and cosmo-logy 7 Introduces a wide range of observatories, including instruments for capturing more exotic kinds of electromagnetic radiation 7 Explains how ‘telescopes’ function for cosmic rays, neutri-nos, gravitational waves, and dark matter

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The oldest light in the Universe.- Chapter 3: Through a glass, darkly.- Chapter 4: A problem of some gravity.- Chapter 5: Where God divides by zero.- Chapter 6: The „Oh my God“ particles.- Chapter 7: Deep sea, deep snow...deep space.- Chapter 8: Far as human eye can see.- Chapter 9: A new messen-ger from the cosmos.- Chapter 10: The cosmic-wi-de web.- Chapter 11: Nurseries in space.- Chapter 12: Other Earths.- Chapter 13: Listening out for life.- Glossary of terms.- Glossary of facilities and experiments.- Bibliography.- Index.

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



Due June 2012

2012. XX, 347 p. 108 illus., 97 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) Softcover7 $44.95ISBN 978-1-4614-2193-1

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