Other technologies and applied sciences

The first in-depth synthesis of processes controlling river discharge to the global ocean, including climatic and anthropogenic factors; includes online database.

The first textbook on mathematical methods applied to optical science and engineering.

A complete guide to micro-optics, covering all the key topics from optical fundamentals to advanced applications.

This volume on space trajectory optimization includes a variety of both analytical and numerical approaches to trajectory optimization.

The technological characteristics of drones, together with the law, have been instrumental in expanding warfare in time and space in the counter-terrorism context.

Technical introduction to ship propeller hydrodynamics, for researchers in ocean technology, naval architecture, mechanical engineering.

The first in-depth synthesis of processes controlling river discharge to the global ocean, including climatic and anthropogenic factors; includes online database.

This book provides a thorough understanding of the interaction of waves and currents with offshore structures.

A practical reference for geoscientists and engineers in the petroleum and geothermal industries.

Applications covered include image segmentation, shape analysis, image enhancement, and tracking.

An introduction to linear acoustics and vibration, which attempts to bridge the gap between theoreticians and practitioners.

Bridging the gap between laser physics and applied mathematics, this book describes laser dynamics for graduate students and researchers.

Textbook for graduate students describing techniques likely to be used in implementing optical quantum information processors.

This book provides a thorough understanding of the interaction of waves and currents with offshore structures.

El Celler de Can Roca is the three Michelin starred Catalan restaurant in Spain which was opened in 1986 by the Roca brothers, Joan, Josep and Jordi.

A one-of-a-kind book describing theory, operational regimes and applications within the field of fiber based supercontinuum for researchers and graduates.

A concise overview of the basic physics and hydrodynamics of estuaries, with special topics at the forefront of estuarine research.

Profiles 51 key engineers of the last 400 years, leading up to the founders of modern electronics and communications.

Describes the specifications and operation of barcodes for mobile devices, focussing on two-dimensional barcodes and recent developments.

A user-friendly, thorough introduction to quantitative modelling of sedimentary basins, illustrated throughout with real-world examples, applications and test exercises.

Ocean Engineering Mechanics is designed to give an introduction to water waves and wave-structure interactions for fixed and floating bodies.

Covers two important aspects of large-scale ocean circulation – wind-driven circulation, and thermohaline-driven circulation caused by changes in water density.

A concise overview of the basic physics and hydrodynamics of estuaries, with special topics at the forefront of estuarine research.

Profiles 51 key engineers of the last 400 years, leading up to the founders of modern electronics and communications.

Ocean Engineering Mechanics is designed to give an introduction to water waves and wave-structure interactions for fixed and floating bodies.

Reference for researchers reviewing the developments in this field over the last 15 years.

This book describes whistler and Alfvén cyclotron masers for researchers and graduates in space science, solar-terrestrial physics, and plasma physics.

Covers core techniques of image capture and the display of monochrome and color images.

A systematic, rigorous, pedagogical introduction to the field of photonic crystals, ideal for researchers and graduate students.

An ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate courses in geometrical optics; includes worked examples and exercises.

This book introduces the detonation phenomenon for engineers with a background in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

One of first undergraduate textbooks on space weather designed for introductory space physics courses.

An interdisciplinary overview of astrobiology for students and researchers in astrophysics, planetary science, geosciences, biochemistry, and biology.

This 2007 book is for students and designers working on the engineering of ship-shaped offshore installations.

This 2007 book covers spectrographic design for academic researchers, graduate students and professionals in spectroscopy and optical engineering.

Describes physical and statistical aspects of waves for graduates, researchers and engineers.

This 2004 book presents a unified treatment of the mathematical methods that underpin the various algorithms used in remote image formation.

Comprehensive 2006 graduate textbook providing an overview of theoretical and experimental methods in nano-optics.

Laser Fundamentals, published in 2004, provides an introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design.

This 2006 book discusses the three main categories of high-speed marine vehicles - vessels supported by submerged hulls, air cushions or foils.

A comprehensive guide to the scientific and engineering principles of colour imaging.

An advanced 2005 textbook on lasers and optics of laser light in guided-wave and bulk components.

An introduction, for graduate students, to the underlying physics behind devices that drive today''s technologies.

This book, first published in 2003, is a graduate textbook in condensed matter physics and optics.

Text/reference covering theory and practice of every major photonic device for students and engineers.

The first fully comprehensive, graduate-level volume on the generation and application of blue-green lasers.

This book describes the development of astronomy in the Extreme Ultraviolet wavelength range.

A review of RF photonic components and systems from leading scientists working in this field.

The second volume of a series of books dealing with effect of the atmosphere on electromagnetic propagation.

The definitive reference for space engineers on all issues related to rendezvous and docking/berthing (RVD/B).