Physics

Acquaints readers with the main concepts and literature of elementary particle physics and quantum field theory.

An accessible, comprehensive reference to modern quantum mechanics and field theory.

A new approach to understanding nonlinear dynamics and strange attractors The behavior of a physical system may appear irregular or chaotic even when it is completely deterministic and predictable for short periods of time into the future.

A unique "e;how-to"e; manual for the management of scientific laboratories This book presents a complete set of tools for the management of research and development laboratories and projects.

The first half deals with the motion of a single particle under the influence of electronic and magnetic fields.

The discovery of the quantized and fractional Quantum Hall Effect phenomena is among the most important physics findings in the latter half of this century.

A revision of a professional text on the phenomena of chaotic vibrations in fluids and solids.

Since the first volume of this work came out in Germany in 1937, this book, together with its first volume, has remained standard in the field.

Since the first volume of this work came out in Germany in 1924, this book, together with its second volume, has remained standard in the field.

A comprehensive and practical reference on radiation protection.

Wide bandgap light emitters include laser diodes and light-emitting diodes (LED), the most modern diodes widely used in current technologies as microelectronics and optoelectronics.

Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection offers professionals and advanced students a comprehensive coverage of the major concepts that underlie the origins and transport of ionizing radiation in matter.

Volume 6 in the well-establish series Advances in Electrochemical Science and Engineering covers - among others - such important topics as time dependent modulation techniques and computer modeling by continuum and non-continuum methods.

"e;This is the second volume of the new series which continues the highly successful.

A professional reference for physicists working in condensed matter physics as well as in nuclear physics and astrophysics, on Landau's theory of Fermi liquids--a vital theory of both theoretical and practical use.

Derived from the highly acclaimed series Materials Science and Technology, this book provides in-depth coverage of STM, AFM, and related non-contact nanoscale probes along with detailed applications, such as the manipulation of atoms and clusters on a nanometer scale.

Derived from the highly acclaimed series Materials Science and Technology, this book covers the properties as well as the present and emerging applications of intermetallics.

Dynamic environmental processes are complex; the easiest and most effective way to understanding them lies through the disciplines of dynamic modelling and computer simulation.

Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) are powerful tools for surface examination.

Over the past two decades, thermal spraying of metallic, ceramic and composite coatings has emerged as a powerful tool for surface engineering, with many new applications and markets continually being developed.

Exciting reading for anyone with a curious mind!

Written by leading experts in the field, this practical reference handbook offers an up-to-date, critical survey of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of nonmetals, a key technology in semiconductor electronics, finishing, and corrosion protection.

Single Molecule Spectroscopy is one of the hottest topics in today's chemistry.

Chemical growth methods of electronic materials are the keystone of microelectronic device processing.

Derived from the successful three-volume Handbook of Microscopy, this book provides a broad survey of the physical fundamentals and principles of all modern techniques of electron microscopy.

With more than 20 contributions from leading research groups, this book provides essential information for chemists and materials scientists working with molecular clusters.

This handbook is a unique compendium of knowledge on all aspects of the physics of liquid crystals.

Linking of materials properties with microstructures is a fundamental theme in materials science, for which a detailed knowledge of the modern characterization techniques is essential.

This journey through the fascinating world of molecular topology focuses on catenanes, rotaxanes and knots, their synthesis, properties, and applications and the theory of interlocking and interpenetrating molecules.

Indoor air quality has gained more and more attention in recent years.

This book describes the electrochemical behavior of supramolecular systems.

The study of ferroelectricity is a branch of solid state physics which has shown rapid growth during the recent years.

This handbook gives a complete and concise description of the up-to-date knowledge of nuclear and radiochemsitry and applications in the various fields of science.

Over the last ten years vast efforts were made in the research and development of intermetallic compounds to attain improved high temperature strength and low temperature ductility.

In this concise handbook leading experts give a broad overview of the latest developments in this emerging and fascinating field of nano-sized materials.

Compound Semiconductor Devices provides a comprehensive insight into today's standard technologies, covering the vast range of semiconductor products and their possible applications.

An overview of recent experimental and theoretical developments in the field of the physics of membranes, including new insights from the past decade.

In this single work to cover the use of plasma as nanofabrication tool in sufficient depth internationally renowned authors with much experience in this important method of nanofabrication look at reactive plasma as a nanofabrication tool, plasma production and development of plasma sources, as well as such applications as carbon-based nanostructures, low-dimensional quantum confinement structures and hydroxyapatite bioceramics.

Silicon is the most important material for the electronics industry.

This up-to-date review closes an important gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive description of the Mossbauer effect in lattice dynamics, along with a collection of applications in metals, alloys, amorphous solids, molecular crystals, thin films, and nanocrystals.

Sir Joseph Rotblat (1908-2005), British physicist and one of the most prominent critics of the nuclear arms race, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995 in conjunction with the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, an organization of scientists which he headed at the time, for their efforts towards nuclear disarmament.

Following on from previous publications in 1997, 2000 and 2003, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) presents its fourth "e;Funding Ranking"e;, an overview of the distribution of awards to universities and non-university research institutions in Germany.

Nuclear reactor physics is the core discipline of nuclear engineering.

This first book to focus on the important and topical effect of light on polymeric materials reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the topic, building a bridge between polymer chemistry and physics, photochemistry and photophysics, and materials science.

This is the first publication to describe the evolution of fluid dynamics as a major field in modern science and engineering.

Systems displaying competing interactions of some kind are widespread - much more, in fact, as commonly anticipated (magnetic and Ising-type interactions or the dynamics of DNA molecules being only two popular examples).

This first book to cover in-depth the generation of x-rays in particle accelerators focuses on electron beams produced by means of the novel Energy Recovery Linac (ERL) technology.

Electron and photon confinement in semiconductor nanostructures is one of the most active areas in solid state research.

A summary of the pioneering work of Glauber in the field of optical coherence phenomena and photon statistics, this book describes the fundamental ideas of modern quantum optics and photonics in a tutorial style.

This new and completely updated edition features not only an accompanying CD-ROM, but also a new applications section, reflecting the many breakthroughs in the field over the last few years.