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K. L. Aplin, University of Oxford, UK

Electrifying Atmospheres: Charging, Ionisation and Lightning in the Solar System and BeyondElectrical processes take place in all planetary atmospheres. There is evidence for lightning on Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, it is possible on Mars and Titan, and cosmic rays ionise every atmosphere, leading to charged droplets and particles. Controversy surrounds the role of atmospheric electricity in physical climate processes on Earth; here, a comparative approach is employed to review the role of electrification in the atmospheres of other planets and their moons. This book reviews the theory, and, where available, measurements, of planetary atmospheric electricity, taken to include ion production and ion-aerosol interactions. The conditions necessary for a global atmospheric electric circuit similar to Earth’s, and the likelihood of meeting these condi-tions in other planetary atmospheres, are briefly discussed. Atmospheric electrification is more important at planets receiving little solar radiation, increasing the relative significance of electrical forces. Nucleation onto atmospheric ions has been predicted to affect the evolution and lifetime of haze layers on Titan, Neptune and Triton. For planets closer to Earth, heating from solar radia-tion dominates atmospheric circulations.

Contents Preface.- 1. Introduction and Scope.- 2. Fair-Weather Atmospheric Electrification on Earth.- 3. Venus.- 4. Mars.- 5. Jupiter and Saturn.- 6. Titan.- 7. Uranus and Neptune.- 8. Triton and Pluto.- 9. Exoplanetary Atmospheric Electricity.- 10. Conclusions.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Plan-etology; Geophysics and Environmental Physics

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due April 2013

2013. X, 57 p. 12 illus., 4 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-94-007-6632-7

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N. M. Avram, West University of Timisoara, Romania; M. G. Brik, University of Tartu, Estonia (Eds)

Optical Properties of 3d-Ions in CrystalsSpectroscopy and Crystal Field Analysis

“Optical Properties of 3d-Ions in Crystals: Spec-troscopy and Crystal Field Analysis” discusses spectral, vibronic and magnetic properties of 3d-ions in a wide range of crystals, used as active media for solid state lasers and potential candi-dates for this role.

Features 7 Systematic study of crystal field effects for 3dn (n=1...9) ions 7 Combination of semi-empirical and first principles calculations 7 Up-to-date re-view of laser crystals doped with 3d ions 7 Nu-merous examples 7 Wide coverage (optical spectroscopy, lattice vibrations, Jahn-Teller effect)

Contents Recent developments in laser crystals doped with 3d-ions.- Spectral properties of cobalt complexes within the ZnSe crystals as new absorbers for the non-linear optical devices.- Exchange charge model of crystal field for 3d ions.- Superposi-tion Model and its Applications.- First-principles calculations of absorption spectra of 3d ions in laser crystals.- Vibronic transitions in spectra of 3d ions in crystals.- Jahn-Teller effect for the 3d3 (3d7) ions in the octahedral (tetrahedral) impurity centers.- Dynamical Jahn-Teller effect in crystals doped with 3d ions.- Spin-Hamiltonian param-eters and lattice distortions around 3dn impurities.

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Crystallography; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



Due May 2013

Jointly published with Tsinghua University Press

Distribution rights in China: Tsinghua University Press.

2013. Approx. 275 p. 88 illus. Hardcover7 $269.00ISBN 978-3-642-30837-6

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J. A. Bergou, M. Hillery, The City University of New York Hunter College, New York, NY, USA

Introduction to the Theory of Quantum Information ProcessingIntroduction to the Theory of Quantum Infor-mation Processing provides the material for a one-semester graduate level course on quantum information theory and quantum computing for students who have had a one-year graduate course in quantum mechanics. Many standard subjects are treated, such as density matrices, entangle-ment, quantum maps, quantum cryptography, and quantum codes. Also included are discussions of quantum machines and quantum walks. In addition, the book provides detailed treatments of several underlying fundamental principles of quantum theory, such as quantum measurements, the no-cloning and no-signaling theorems, and their consequences.

Features 7 Compact, rigorous and focused approach with-out sacrificing rigor, clarity, and depth 7 Inclu-sive of very in-depth coverage of topics to be used in a one-semester course where the degree of dif-ficulty increases along with the progression of the book 7 Closing of chapters with problem sets and a list of recommended readings on the topics

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- The Density Matrix.- Entanglement.- Generalized Quantum Dynam-ics.- Quantum Measurement Theory.- Quantum Cryptography.- Quantum Algorithms.- Quantum Machines.- Decoherence and Quantum Error Correction.- Index.

Fields of interestQuantum Information Technology, Spintron-ics; Coding and Information Theory; Quantum Physics

Target groupsGraduate


Due May 2013

2013. X, 150 p. 15 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-1-4614-7091-5

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G. F. Bignami, IASF-INAF, Milano, Italy; A. Sommariva, META (Beijing) Consulting Company Ltd, Beijing, China

A Scenario for Interstellar Exploration and Its FinancingThis book develops a credible scenario for interstellar exploration and colonization. In so doing, it examines: • the present situation and prospects for interstellar exploration technologies; • where to go: the search for habitable planets; • the motivations for space travel and colonization; • the financial mechanisms required to fund such enterprises. The final section of the book analyzes the uncertainties surrounding the presented scenario. The purpose of building a scenario is not only to pinpoint future events but also to highlight the uncertainties that may propel the future in different directions.

Features 7 Not only describes the technical feasibility of interstellar travel, but also analyzes the financial, cultural, and political dimensions required to make these endeavors feasible 7 Examines the historical background to space programs in order to help the reader to understand future develop-ments 7 Written in a way that allows the non-professional reader to become part of the debate on the future of space programs

Contents Introduction.- Motivations for space explora-tion and colonization.- Where to go: the search for habitable planets.- Interstellar exploration technologies.- Financing of space exploration and colonization.- The uncertainties.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Innova-tion/Technology Management; R & D/Technology Policy



Due April 2013

2013. VIII, 101 p. 32 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Space Development) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-88-470-5336-6

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P.‑M. Binder, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI, USA; K. Smith, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK (Eds)

The Language PhenomenonHuman Communication from Milliseconds to Millennia

This volume contains a contemporary, integrated description of the processes of language. These range from fast scales (fractions of a second) to slow ones (over a million years). The contribu-tors, all experts in their fields, address language in the brain, production of sentences and dialogues, language learning, transmission and evolutionary processes that happen over centuries or millenia, the relation between language and genes, the ori-gins of language, self-organization, and language competition and death.

Features 7 Exciting interdisciplinary topic 7 Of interest to wide audience of academics and other educated readers 7 Sheds new light on the evolution of language

Contents Introduction.-Neurobiology: Language by, in, through and across the brain.- Dialogue.- Learn-ing: Statistical mechanisms in language acquisi-tion.- Evolution: Language use and the evolu-tion of languages.- Transitions: The evolution of linguistic replicators.- Genes: Interactions with language on three levels.- Language in Nature: On the evolutionary roots of a cultural phenomenon.- Self-Organization: Complex dynamical systems in the evolution of speech.- Environment: Language ecology and language death.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Theoretical Linguistics; Cognitive Psychology



Due April 2013

2013. VIII, 251 p. 26 illus., 13 in color. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-36085-5

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

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

Features 7 Provides an overview of the field of quantum fluids 7 Presents analogies and differences between polariton and atomic quantum flu-ids 7 With contributions from the major actors in the field 7 Explains a new type of quantum fluid with specific characteristics

Contents From the Content: Atomic condensates.- Turbu-lence in atomic Bose-Einstein condensates.- Su-perfluidity in toroidal waveguides.- Sonic Black holes and Hawking radiation in BECs.- Fermions.- Dissipative transport with disorder.- Anderson localization of non-interacting matter waves.- Two dimensional Bose fluids.- Ultracold atoms in synthetic magnetic fields.- Two dimensional Bose gases in optical lattices.- Fermi gases in optical lattices with non-Abelian gauge fields.- Polariton quantum fluids theory.- Resonantly pumped polariton condensates.- Non resonantly pumped polariton condensates.- Quantum turbulence- Natalia Berloff.- Superconductivity in polariton systems.- Half vortices.- Supefluidity of polariton condensates.- New devices based on polariton condensates experiments.- BEC of polariton.

Fields of interestSolid State Physics; Quantum Gases and Conden-sates; Quantum Physics



Due July 2013

2013. 400 p. 120 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, Volume 177) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-37568-2

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M. Capitelli, Università di Bari, Bari, Italy; D. Bruno, A. Laricchiuta, Istituto di Metodologie Inorganiche e dei Plasmi (IMIP) Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Bari, Italy

Fundamental Aspects of Plasma Chemical PhysicsTransport

Features 7 Covers the main aspects of plasma transport property calculations as well as new developments in the theoretical formulation 7 Presents the second volume in a set of three, which focuses on the application of the Chapman-Enskog method in deriving the transport properties of plasmas in the presence of excited states and magnetic fields 7 Allows researchers and graduate stu-dents to construct a personal road in the under-standing of topics relevant to the field

Contents Transport Processes in Dilute Polyatomic Gases.- Transport Coefficient Evaluation.- Trans-port Cross Sections: Classical and Quantum Approaches.- Resonant Charge Exchange in Ion-Parent– Atom Collisions.- Collision Integrals for Interactions Involving Excited Species.- Vi-brational Excitation and Transport Properties of Reacting Gases.- Electronically Excited States and Transport Properties of Thermal Plasmas.- Trans-port Properties of Multi-Temperature Plasmas.- Transport Properties in the Presence of Magnetic Fields.- Some Problems in the Calculation of Transport Properties.- Transport Properties of High Temperature Planetary Atmospheres.

Fields of interestPlasma Physics; Physical Chemistry; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due April 2013

2013. XIV, 322 p. 111 illus., 64 in color. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 74) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8171-4

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I. A. Dobrinets, College of Staten Island, NY, USA; V. G. Vins, Novosibirsk, Russia; A. M. Zaitsev, College of Staten Island, NY, USA

HPHT-Treated DiamondsDiamonds Forever

High-temperature and high-pressure treatment of diamond is becoming an important technology to elaborate diamonds. This is the first book provid-ing a comprehensive review of the properties of HPHT-treated diamonds, based on the analysis of published data and the work of the authors. The book gives a detailed analysis of the physics of transformation of internal structures of diamonds subjected to HPHT treatment and discusses how these transformations can be detected using methods of optical microscopy and spectroscopy. It also gives practical recommendations for the recognition of HPHT-treated diamonds. The book is written in a language and terms which can be understood by a broad audience of physicists, mineralogists and gemologists.

Features 7 Summarizes the state of the art of high temperature and high pressure treatment of diamond 7 Provides information on the spectroscopic and microscopic characterization of diamond 7 Comprehensive review of the properties of HPHT-treated diamonds 7 Gives recommendations for the recognition of HPHT-treated diamonds

Contents Natural Diamonds Used for HPHT Treatment.- Process of HPHT Treatment.- Features of HPHT Treated Diamonds.- Recognition of HPHT Treat-ed Diamonds.- Concluding Remarks: Diamond Treatment is a Never-Ending Story.

Fields of interestCrystallography; Optical and Electronic Materials; Physical Chemistry



Due June 2013

2013. 350 p. 170 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 181) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-37489-0

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A. Dollfus, L’Observatoire de Paris, France

The Great Refractor of Meudon ObservatoryThe large telescope at Meudon has become legend-ary. When it was conceived, after 1870, astronomy as a whole was limited to visual observation. Knowledge of the sky was limited to what one could see, assisted only by optical means. The large telescopes produced at this time produced larger images, permitting close-up views: the Meudon telescope was able to accomplish this perfectly. At Meudon, which became the Mecca of visual observation, the major planets were examined in a way that no other telescope had previously been able to.

Features 7 A definitive source of the Meudon telescope's history, written by a renowned astronomer 7 The book is notable for the comprehensive documen-tation and attention to detail, tracing the genesis and construction of the telescope 7 All works in the book have been theses and dissertations pub-lished by many prestigious, and sometimes lesser known, researchers

Contents The largest telescope in Europe.- The project. Real-ization. The dome.- Optics. The frame. The bezel.- Use. Renovations.- Observations, discoveries.- The first observations. Photography (from 1898 to 1904).- The beginnings of spectroscopy (1898 to 1904).- Revelations of the planets (from 1909 to 1935).- The polarization of light (from 1924 to 1929).- The explosions of stars. High magnifica-tion (1935 to 1956).- Double stars. Returning to the planets (from 1956 to 1973).- Half service to science (1973 to 1990).

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics



Due May 2013

Translation from French

2013. I, 139 p. 84 illus., 16 in color. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 398) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-7287-2

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M. Eckert, Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany

Arnold SommerfeldScience, Life and Turbulent Times 1868‑1951

The subject of the book is a biography of the theo-retical physicist Arnold Sommerfeld (1868-1951). Although Sommerfeld is famous as a quantum theorist for the elaboration of the semi-classical atomic theory (Bohr-Sommerfeld model, Som-merfeld’s fine-structure constant), his role in the history of modern physics is not confined to atoms and quanta. Sommerfeld left his mark in the his-tory of mathematics, fluid mechanics, a number of physical subdisciplines and, in particular, as founder of a most productive “school” (Peter Debye, Wolfgang Pauli, Werner Heisenberg, Linus Pauling and Hans Bethe were his pupils, to name only the Nobel laureates among them). This biog-raphy is to a large extent based on primary source material (correspondence, diaries, unpublished manuscripts). It should be of particular interest to students who are keen to know more about the historical roots of modern science.

Features 7 First English-language biography of Arnold Sommerfeld 7 Written by an expert on the life of Sommerfeld, who has directed the edition of Som-merfeld's considerable correspondence with other physicists 7 Chronicles the rise of atomic and quantum physics within the social and political context of the first half of the 20th century

Contents Prologue.- Königsberg Roots.- Setting the Course.- Klein’s Assistant.- Clausthal.- Aachen.- Munich.- Physics in War and Peace.- The Quan-tum Pope.- Wave Mechanics.- Cultural Ambas-sador.- Descent.- The Bitter Years.- Carrying On.- Legacy.- Epilogue.- Backmatter.

Fields of interestQuantum Physics; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Mathematical Physics

Target groupsPopular/general


Due June 2013

2013. X, 400 p. 35 illus. Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-1-4614-7460-9

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R. Fantoni, Foscari University of Venice, Italy

The Janus FluidA Theoretical Perspective

The state-of-the-art in the theoretical statistical physics treatment of the Janus fluid is reported with a bridge between new research results published in journal articles and a contextual literature review. Recent Monte Carlo simulations on the Kern and Frenkel model of the Janus fluid have revealed that in the vapor phase, below the critical point, there is the formation of preferred inert clusters made up of a well-defined number of particles: the micelles and the vesicles. This is responsible for a re-entrant gas branch of the gas-liquid binodal. Detailed account of this findings are given in the first chapter where the Janus fluid is introduced as a product of new sophisticated synthesis laboratory techniques.

Features 7 Represents a s state-of-the-art report of the Janus fluid 7 Contains recent Monte Carlo simu-lations of Kern and Frenkel model of the Janus fluid 7 Presents new sophisticated synthesis techniques for Janus fluid

Contents What is a Janus Fluid?.- Introduction.- The Clas-sical Statistical Physics Problem.- Experimental Methods.- Numerical Simulations.- Relationship between the Structure and the Thermodynamics.- The Phase Diagram of a Janus Fluid.- The Struc-ture of a Janus Fluid.- Clustering and Micellization in a Janus Fluid.- Introduction.- The Kern and Frenkel Model.- Clustering Properties.- A Cluster Theory for Janus Particles.- Relationship between the Configurational Partition Functions.- Results.

Fields of interestSoft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Mi-crofluidics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Physical Chemistry



Due May 2013

2013. IX, 49 p. 14 illus., 4 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Physics) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-3-319-00406-8

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A. S. Farid, London Metropolitan University, UK

Rubber PhysicsThis book applies physical concepts related to research in elastomers/rubbers. The work aims to introduce and expound upon fundamental laws for understanding and subsequently controlling the shaping, fabrication, service performance and characterisation of elastomers and elastomer-relat-ed products. Rubber science has many important industrial and consumer applications such as tyres, isolators, seals, gaskets, hose, conveyor belts, cables, bushes, linings and many more. The mixing of rubber to meet the requirements for any given application is a complex and varied technique. Moreover, even a very simple rubber formula-tion may contain as many as 15 ingredients; each of these ingredients will have an essential role in controlling the properties of the end product.

Features 7 Introduces the fundamental laws that are at the heart of shaping and fabrication of rubber com-pounds 7 Describes the experimental methodol-ogy for characterizing rubber networks 7 Covers synthetic and natural rubber 7 Elucidates the mechanical performance of rubbers through the study of strength and fracture behavior 7 Pro-vides rubber manufacturers and industrialists with fundamental knowledge of designing rubber formulations

Contents Molecular behaviour of rubbers.- Elasticity.- Net-work characterization.- Kinetics of vulcaniza-tion.- Viscoelastic behaviour.- Dynamic behav-iour.- Strength.- Network breakdown.- Designing for properties.

Fields of interestSoft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Polymer Sciences; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials



Due December 2013

2014. 400 p. 100 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-5829-2

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

Ultrathin Metal Transparent Electrodes for the Optoelectronics IndustryTransparent electrodes (TEs) are a class of materi-als that make it possible to bring electrical current or potentials in close proximity to optically active regions without significant loss of optical energy. However, it is a challenge to decouple the electri-cal and optical properties of a material, as the property of conductivity is strongly coupled to the imaginary part of the refractive index. An ideal TE has high transparency in combination with very low electrical resistivity.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the ICFO Institute of Photonic Sciences, Barce-lona, Spain 7 Winner of the 2011 Photonics21 student innovation award 7 Represents a major step forward in the direction of utilizing ultrathin metal films as transparent electrodes as an alterna-tive to Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) 7 Successfully demonstrates newly developed technologies in or-ganic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPV)

Contents Basics of Ultrathin Metal Films and Their Use as Transparent Electrodes.-Ultrathin Metal Film Transparent Electrode Incorporating a Conductive Gride.- Copper Bilayer Tranparent Electrodes.- Ultrathin Alloy Films as Transparent Electrodes.- Ag/Al:ZnO Nano-thick Bilayer Transparent Electrodes.- Ultrathing Metal Capped Al-Doped ZnO as Transparent Electrode.

Fields of interestSurface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Optical and Electronic Materials; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



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2013. XVI, 86 p. 53 illus., 34 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00347-4

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A. O. Gogolin, Ilford Essex, UK; E. G. Tsitsishvili, Tbilisi Technical University, Georgia; A. Komnik, University of Heidelberg, Germany

Notes on Complex IntegrationThe theory of complex functions is a strikingly beautiful and powerful area of mathematics. Some particularly fascinating examples are seemingly complicated integrals which are effortlessly com-puted after reshaping them into integrals along contours, as well as apparently difficult differential and integral equations, which can be elegantly solved using similar methods. To use them is sometimes a routine but in many cases it borders on an art. The goal of the book is to introduce the reader to this beautiful area of mathematics and to teach him or her how to use these methods to solve a variety of problems ranging from com-putation of integrals to solving difficult integral equations. This is done with a help of numerous examples and problems with detailed solutions.

Features 7 Highly praised lecture notes, perfected for publication by colleagues after the untimely death of their author, Prof. Gogolin 7 Highlights the power and elegance of various methods of tackling complex integrals and integral equations 7 Ideal teaching material and a rich source of interesting examples with solutions

Contents Basics.- Hypergeometric series with applications.- Integral equations.- Orthogonal polynomials.- So-lutions to the problems.

Fields of interestTheoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences; Functions of a Complex Variable

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


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2013. VIII, 295 p. 64 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover7 approx. $59.95ISBN 978-3-319-00211-8

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P. González Ruiz, K. De Meyer, A. Witvrouw, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium

Poly-SiGe for MEMS-above-CMOS SensorsPolycrystalline SiGe has emerged as a promis-ing MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) structural material since it provides the desired mechanical properties at lower temperatures compared to poly-Si, allowing the direct post-processing on top of CMOS. This CMOS-MEMS monolithic integration can lead to more compact MEMS with improved performance. The potential of poly-SiGe for MEMS above-aluminum-backend CMOS integration has already been demonstrated.

Features 7 Provides a unique overview of the functionality of Pressure Sensors 7 The piezoresistive proper-ties of poly-SiGe are investigated in detail 7 The book contains an in-depth discussion about the fabrication and characterization of CMOS-compatible piezoresistive and capacitive pressure sensors with different areas and designs 7 A comprehensive analysis of the MEMS processing impact on the underlying Cu-based CMOS

Contents Acknowledgements.- Abstract.- Symbols and Abbreviations.- Introduction.- Poly-SiGe As Piezoresistive Material.- Design of a Poly-SiGe Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor.- The Pressure Sen-sor Fabrication Process.- Sealing of Surface Micro-machined Poly-SiGe Cavities.- Characterization of Poly-SiGe pressure sensors.- CMOS Integrated Poly-SiGe Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor.- Conclu-sions And Future Work.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.- Appendix C.- Appendix D.

Fields of interestElectronic Circuits and Devices; Circuits and Systems; Optical and Electronic Materials



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2013. 200 p. (Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics, Volume 44) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-6798-0

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S. Guldin, Federal polytechnic school of Lausanne, Switzerland

Inorganic Nanoarchitectures by Organic Self-AssemblyMacromolecular self-assembly - driven by weak, non-covalent, intermolecular forces - is a com-mon principle of structure formation in natural and synthetic organic materials. The variability in material arrangement on the nanometre length scale makes this an ideal way of matching the structure-function demands of photonic and opto-electronic devices. However, suitable soft matter systems typically lack the appropriate photoactiv-ity, conductivity or chemically stability. This thesis explores the implementation of soft matter design principles for inorganic thin film nanoarchitec-tures.

Features 7 Nominated by the University of Cambridge as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 7 Novel and unique methods of employing soft matter self-assembly for photonic and optoelectronic devices 7 Ex-tended tutorials on soft matter self-assembly and on optical aspects of thin films and interfaces

Contents From the Contents: Self-Assembly of Soft Matter.- Optical aspects of thin films and interfaces.- Struc-ture-function interplay in dye-sensitised solar cells.- Experimental and analytical techniques.- Block copolymer-induced structure control for inorganic nanomaterials.- Crystal growth in block copolymer-derived mesoporous TiO_2.

Fields of interestOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due May 2013

2013. XIII, 186 p. 66 illus., 50 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00311-5

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T. Hockey, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, USA; V. Trimble, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA; J. Palmeri, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA; K. Bracher, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA, USA; R. Jarrell, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada; J. D. Marché, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA (Eds)

Biographical Encyclopedia of AstronomersFields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; His-tory and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Cultural Heritage



Due January 2014

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G. Jaeger, Boston University, MA, USA

Quantum ObjectsNon‑Local Correlation, Causality and Objective Indefiniteness in the Quantum World

Contents Non-locality, Communication, and Entangle-ment.- Einstein locality.- Bell locality.- Communi-cation.- Non-locality.- Entanglement.- Causation, Imprecision, and Indefiniteness.- Prob-ability.- Causation.- Indeterminacy.- Impreci-sion.- Indefiniteness.- Individuals, Parts, and Wholes.- Potentiality.- Discernibility.- Individua-tion.- Persistence.- Parts and wholes.

Fields of interestQuantum Physics; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Philosophy of Science



Due July 2013

2013. 230 p. 30 illus. (Fundamental Theories of Physics, Volume 175) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-37628-3

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

Future Directions of NMRNMR has become truly a multidisciplinary area of science dealing with applications ranging from basic to applied sciences including medi-cal, agricultural and industrial. In addition to being an indispensable tool in chemical sciences, NMR is now recognized as an important field in biomolecular structural studies as well as medical diagnosis and intervention. The exciting developments in NMR are still continuing and it is hoped that the day may come when “pocket size NMR spectrometers” for specific applications may become available. It is therefore, appropriate to bring out a book on this exciting subject with contributions from world renowned experts in the respective areas. The present book contains articles on applications of NMR to metabonom-ics, early diagnosis of diseases, protein structure determination, NMR in liquid crystals, technique developments, sub-compact NMR instruments and quantum computing.

Features 7 Book describes the latest developments in the field 7 Articles by eminent internationally reputed scientists 7 Covers a range of topics of diverse interest

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; Metabolomics; Proteomics



Due July 2013

2013. 400 p. 120 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-81-8489-994-8

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

Advanced Materials and TechnologiesPart 6A1

K.‑F. Arndt, Dresden; M. D. Lechner, Osnabrück (Eds)

Part 1: Definitions and Physical Properties ISubvolume A: Polymer Solids and Polymer Melts

Polymers belong to an essential material group with many applications not only for polymer man-ufacturers but also in physics, chemistry, medicine and engineering techniques. This volume gives an introduction to the structure and nomenclature of polymers as well as an overview about polymer solids and polymer melts, their properties and the analytical methods for their characterization.

Contents Nomenclature, Definition, Structure, and Archi-tekture of Common Polymers.- Radiochemical Modifications in Polymers.- Application of Che-miluminescence in Polymer Research. Infrared and Raman Spectra of Polymers.- Vibrational Modes of Polymers.

Field of interestPhysics, general


Discount groupShort Discount

Due May 2013

2013. XVII, 443 p. 204 illus. / Advanced Materials and Technologies, Part 6A1) Hardcover7 $5259.00ISBN 978-3-642-32071-2

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Condensed MatterVolume 27I6beta

E. Burzo, University Babes-Bolyai,Cluj-Napoca, Romania E.‑M. Wijn‑Pas (Ed)

TectosilicatesPart β

The magnetic properties of silicates and phos-phates are compiled in subvolume 27I. While sub-volumes 27I1, 27I2, 27I3, 27I4, and 27I5 (already published) deal with orthosilicates, sorosilicates, cyclosilicates, inosilicates, and phyllosilicates, re-spectively, the present subvolume 27I6 deals with tectosilicates. Subvolume 27I6 has been split in three parts α,ß and γ. Further subvolumes will be dedicated to phosphates. – Silicates are very com-plex systems, covering large classes of minerals as well as synthetic samples. Their crystal structure is discussed and atomic positions are given.

Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online on www.SpringerMaterials.com 7 http://www.landolt-boernstein.com

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials



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2013. XV, 309 p. 140 illus., 6 in color. / Condensed Matter, Volume 27I6beta) Hardcover7 $3769.00ISBN 978-3-642-32074-3

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Condensed MatterPart 40H1

V. Gupta, M. D. Lechner (Eds)

P31-NMR data, Part 1Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Data

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)is based on the fact that certain nuclei exhibit a magnetic moment, orient by a magnetic field, and absorb characteristic frequencies in the radiofrequency part of the spectrum. The spectral lines of the nuclei are highly influenced by the chemical en-vironment i.e. the structure and interaction of the molecules. NMR is now the leading technique and a powerful tool for the investigation of the struc-ture and interaction of molecules. The present Landolt-Börnstein vol.III/35 “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Data” is therefore of major interest to all scientists and engineers who intend to use NMR to study the structure and the binding of molecules. Vol.

Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online on www.springermaterials.com 7 http://www.landolt-boernstein.com

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy



Due May 2013

2013. 450 p. / Condensed Matter, Part 40H1) Hardcover7 approx. $5119.00ISBN 978-3-642-32068-2

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Elementary Particles, Nuclei and AtomsSubvolume 21C

U. Amaldi, N. Angert, K. Bethge, F. Bordry, W. Herr, F. Caspers, J.‑P. Delahaye, W. Fischer, E. Forest, B. Goddard, M. Brugger, H. Burkhardt, S. Guiducci, K. Hanke, J. Hinton, W. Hofmann, S. D. Holmes, K. Hübner, Y. Kadi, M. Lamont, R. W. Assmann, O. Brüning, R. Garoby, R. Steinhagen, R. Tomás García, J. Wenninger, L. B. Bottura, J.‑P. Burnet, E. Jensen, J. M. Jimenez, O. R. Jones, B. Holzer, J. Jowett, L. Rivkin, M. Lindroos, E. Metral, G. Rumolo, K. Oide, T. Roser, J. Rossbach, M. Dohlus, P. Schmüser, F. Willeke, J. T. Seeman, A. Grudiev, G. Krafft, A. Latina, I. Papapaphilippou, N. Phinney, M. Ross, D. Schulte, A. Seryi, A. Yamamoto, V. Shiltsev, E. J. Wilson, V. Mertens, D. Missiaen, L. J. Tavian, D. Tommasini, J.‑P. Burnet, M. Brugger, A. Caldwell, O. Boine‑Frankenheim, G. Magrin, H. Schopper, S. Myers (Eds)

Elementary Particles - Accelerators and CollidersWith contrib. by: V. Baglin, Cern, Geneva, Switzerland

After a historical consideration of the types and evolution of accelerators the physics of particle beams is provided in detail. Topics dealt with comprise linear and nonlinear beam dynamics, collective phenomena in beams, and interactions of beams with the surroundings. The design and principles of synchrotrons, circular and linear colliders, and of linear accelerators are discussed next.

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Particle and Nuclear Physics



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2013. XXVI, 642 p. 322 illus., 198 in color. / Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms, Subvolume 21C) Hardcover7 $7689.00ISBN 978-3-642-23052-3

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Elementary Particles, Nuclei and AtomsSubvolume 25C

Z. N. Soroko, St. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia; S. I. Sukhoruchkin, St. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Inst., St. Petersburg, Russia H. Schopper, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland (Ed)

Excited Nuclear States - Nuclei with Z=48-60Volume I/25C is the third one in a series of volumes on the properties of the excited states of all nuclei. The data presented are collected from all kinds of nuclear reactions, including measure-ments of reactions with neutrons and γ-rays not yet fully considered in previous compilations. The nuclei considered also comprise nuclei far from the stability line.

Contents The present Volume I/25C is providing new data (energy levels, branching ratios, cross-sections, spectroscopic factors, etc.) for nuclei with atomic numbers Z ranging from 48 (Cd) to 60 (Nd)published in 2005-2011, thus supplementing previous compilations.- Additionally, sections of the Introduction are devoted to spectroscopic in-formation from γ-γ coincidences following the (n,γ) reaction.

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Medical and Radiation Physics



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2013. X, 594 p. 9 illus., 5 in color. / Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms, Subvolume 25C) Hardcover7 $6739.00ISBN 978-3-642-30692-1

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Elementary Particles, Nuclei and AtomsSubvolume 25D

Z. N. Soroko, St. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Inst., St. Petersburg, Russia H. Schopper, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland (Ed)

Excited Nuclear States - Nuclei with Z = 61-73.Volume I/25D is the fourth one in a series of volumes on the properties of the excited states of all nuclei. The data presented are collected from all kinds of nuclear reactions, including measure-ments of reactions with neutrons and γ-rays not yet fully considered in previous compilations. The nuclei considered also comprise nuclei far from the stability line. The properties of excited nuclear states are of importance for scientific and practi-cal applications. No systematic compilation of such data has been performed so far. The present compilation has been prepared by eminent experts in the field. One of the characteristics of Landolt-Börnstein is that data are evaluated before they are accepted for compilation. The idea is to present ‘best values’ which can be used with confidence by non-experts. The present Volume I/25D is provid-ing new data (energy levels, branching ratios, cross-sections, spectroscopic factors, etc.




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2013. X, 574 p. 9 illus. in color. / Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms, Subvolume 25D) Hardcover7 $7009.00ISBN 978-3-642-30695-2

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Elementary Particles, Nuclei and AtomsSubvolume 25E

Z. N. Soroko, S. I. Sukhoruchkin, St. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia H. Schopper, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland (Ed)

Excited Nuclear States - Nuclei with Z = 74-103Volume I/25E is the last one in a series of volumes on the properties of the excited states of all nuclei. The data presented are collected from all kinds of nuclear reactions, including measurements of reactions with neutrons and γ-rays not yet fully considered in previous compilations. The nuclei considered also comprise nuclei far from the stability line. The properties of excited nuclear states are of importance for scientific and practi-cal applications. No systematic compilation of such data has been performed so far. The present compilation has been prepared by eminent experts in the field.

Contents The present Volume I/25E is providing new data (energy levels, branching ratios, cross-sections, spectroscopic factors, etc.) for nuclei with atomic numbers Z ranging from 74 (W) to 103 (Lr) pub-lished in 2005-2011, thus supplementing previous compilations.




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2013. XI, 621 p. 27 illus. / Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms, Subvolume 25E) Hardcover7 $6739.00ISBN 978-3-642-30698-3

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Molecules and RadicalsPart 20C1g

N. Picqué, Université de Paris-Sud, France G. Guelachvili (Ed)

H2O (HOH), Part 1 γMolecular constants mostly from Infrared Spectroscopy Subvolume C: Nonlinear Triatomic Molecules

With the development of modern instruments and theories, a considerable amount of spectroscopic informationis being permanently collected on molecules. The infrared, in particular, is seeing extraordinary activities. Using Fourier transform interferometers and infrared lasers, accurate data are measured often with extreme sensitivity. These data are also analyzed and precise molecular parameters determined. Volume II/20, “Molecular Constants Mostly from Infrared Spectroscopy”, is a recent Landolt-Börnstein publication series bringing together these results. It is made up of several volumes (A, B, C, D) with comprehensive compilation of critically evaluated molecular constants of diatomic (A), linear triatomic (B); nonlinear triatomic (C), and other polyatomic (D) molecules. Subvolume II/20C1 is devoted to H<sub>2</sub>O

Field of interestPhysics, general



Available

2013. VIII, 488 p. / Molecules and Radicals, Part 20C1g) Hardcover7 $5799.00ISBN 978-3-642-32187-0

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D. Lorimer, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

Exploring RelativityA Workbook for Undergraduate Students

Einstein’s special and general theories of relativity are explored graphically and quantitatively using elementary algebra through a series of fifteen interactive lectures designed for undergraduate physics majors. Topics covered include: space-time diagrams, special relativity, the equivalence principle, general relativity, and black holes. The goal of this book is to provide the student with a sound, conceptual understanding of both the special and the general theories of relativity, so the student will gain insight into how astrophysicists are using these theories to study black holes in the universe. At the end of each chapter, there is a set of exercises to further facilitate the student’s understanding of the material. The ultimate goal of the book is for students to continue to use it as a preferred reference during and after their under-graduate career.

Contents The meaning of dimensions.- Spacetime, our four-dimensional world.- Events in spacetime.- Space-time diagrams with relativity.- Spacetime diagrams for two observers.- The invariant spacetime interval.- Time dilation and length contraction.- E=mc^2.- The equivalence principle.- Curved spacetime.- Schwarzchild geometry.- Rotating black holes.- Journey into a black hole.- Black holes ain’t so black.- Black hole thermodynamics.

Fields of interestClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Astrophysics and Astroparticles

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due June 2013

2013. 200 p. 10 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 approx. $49.95ISBN 978-1-4419-9927-6

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M. R. Marett‑Crosby, Jersey, The Channel Islands, UK

Twenty-Five Astronomical Observations That Changed the WorldAnd How To Make Them Yourself

“Twenty-Five Astronomical Observations That Changed the World” takes twenty-five journeys through space, back in time and into human his-tory. We begin with the simplest sight of the Tycho Crater on the Moon, through a repeat of Galileo’s observations of Jupiter’s moons, and then move out towards the nebulae, stars, and galaxies.

Features 7 Traces the history of important discoveries in astronomy and combines these with practical observational projects and tips 7 Discusses the impact of astronomical discoveries on human history and culture 7 Covers a wide range of in-terests, from the Solar System to deep sky objects, star clusters, binaries, etc.

Contents From the Contents: The Eye of the Moon.- Don’t Look! - The Sun.- The Ways Stars Work - Ursa Major.- What Galileo Saw - The Moons of Jupi-ter.- Orion’s Five - The Types of Stars.- The Little Cloud - Andromeda.- The Joy of Red - Getting to Know Mars.- Orion and its Nebula - Suns Pres-ent and Suns Future.- Bright Dog of the Night - Sirius.- Looking for Footsteps.- The River in the Sky - Eriidanus.- Saturn - Falling in Love.- Algol - Splitting the Demon Star.- Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites - Where everything comes from.- Uranus - Strange, or what?.- Hubble V1 - How it destroyed a Universe.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy; History and Philosophi-cal Foundations of Physics

Target groupsPopular/general


Due August 2013

2013. 240 p. 134 illus. (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 approx. $34.99ISBN 978-1-4614-6799-1

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S. Pan, Beijing General Research Institute for Non-ferrous Metals, Beijing, China

Rare Earth Permanent-Magnet Alloys’ High Temperature Phase Transformation: In-situ and Dynamic Observation and Its Application in Material DesignThe process of high temperature phase transition of rare earth permanent-magnet alloys is revealed by photographs taken by high voltage TEM. The relationship between the formation of nanocrystal and magnetic properties is discussed in detail, which effects alloys composition and preparation process. The experiment results verified some presumptions, and were valuable for subsequent scientific research and creating new permanent-magnet alloys. The publication is intended for researchers, engineers and managers in the field of material science, metallurgy, and physics. Prof. Shuming Pan is senior engineer of Beijing General Research Institute of Non-ferrous Metal.

Features 7 Shows relationship between magnetic perfor-mance and phase transformation 7 Represents 20 years of research 7 Introduces patented tech-nologies 7 Discusses applications in computers, mobile phones, etc

Contents The first generation Rare Earth permanent-mag-net alloys--SmCo5.- The second generation Rare Earth permanent-magnet alloys--Sm(Co, Cu, Fe, Zr)7.4.- The third generation Rare Earthperma-nent-magnet alloys--NdFeB.- Development and prospect of Rare Earth permanent-magnet alloys.

Fields of interestMagnetism, Magnetic Materials; Metallic Materi-als



Due May 2013

Jointly published with Metallurgical Industry Press

Distribution rights in China: Metallurgical Industry Press

2013. Approx. 250 p. 170 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $299.00ISBN 978-3-642-36387-0

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D. A. Papaconstantopoulos, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Handbook of the Band Structure of Elemental SolidsThis handbook consists of tabulations of the Slater-Koster parameters of 53 elements in the periodic table, including metals, semiconductors, and insulators. These parameters are derived by fitting to first principles self-consistent and scalar-relativistic band structure calculations using in all cases (except for Si, Ge, and Sn) the augmented plane-wave method.

Features 7 In addition to metals, this new edition contains information on semiconductors, insulators, the 5d series as well as heavier f-electron materi-als 7 The book gives tight-binding parameters for the whole periodic table, not just the 3d and 4d series covered by related books 7 The new edition contains additional material on spin-orbit interaction, f-electron materials and total energy data

Contents The formalism.- The two-center approximation.- Nonorthogonal Hamiltonian.- Computational details.- Description of the first-principles calcula-tions.- Accuracy of the calculations.- Wavefunc-tions.- Scaling laws.- Calculation of the densities of states.- Systematics.- Uses of this handbook.- Description of tables.- References.- The alkali metals.- The alkaline earths.- The 3d transition metals.- The 4 d transition metals.- The 5 d transi-tion metals.- Free-electron-like metals of groups III and IV.- The diamond structure.- The noble gases.- Actinium and thorium.

Fields of interestSolid State Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Materials Science, general



Due July 2013

2nd ed. 2013. Approx. 510 p. 200 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $249.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8263-6

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W. Paul, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany; J. Baschnagel, University of Strasbourg, France

Stochastic Processes: From Physics to FinanceThis book introduces the theory of stochastic pro-cesses with applications taken from physics and finance. Fundamental concepts like the random walk or Brownian motion but also Levy-stable dis-tributions are discussed. Applications are selected to show the interdisciplinary character of the con-cepts and methods. In the second edition of the book a discussion of extreme events ranging from their mathematical definition to their importance for financial crashes was included.

Features 7 Contains a careful treatment of Levy process-es 7 Displays classical and modern examples for the application of stochastic processes 7 Intro-duces stochastic processes in finance for natural scientists 7 Presents the physicists view on financial markets 7 Discusses econophysics of financial crashes

Contents A First Glimpse of Stochastic Processes.- A Brief Survey of the Mathematics of Probability Theory.- Diffusion Processes.- Beyond the Central Limit Theorem: Lévy Distributions.- Modeling the Financial Market.- Stable Distributions Revisited.- Hyperspherical Polar Coordinates.- The Weier-strass Random Walk Revisited.- The Exponentially Truncated Lévy Flight.- Put–Call Parity.- Geomet-ric Brownian Motion.

Fields of interestSocio- and Econophysics, Population and Evo-lutionary Models; Quantitative Finance; Game Theory/Mathematical Methods



Due July 2013

2nd ed. 2013. 280 p. 44 illus. Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-319-00326-9

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L. Plaja, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain; R. Torres, Centro de Láseres Pulsados, Salamanca, Spain; A. Zaïr, Imperial College, London, UK (Eds)

Attosecond PhysicsAttosecond Measurements and Control of Physical Systems

Attophysics is an emerging field in physics de-voted to the study and characterization of matter dynamics in the sub-femtosecond time scale. This book gives coverage of a broad set of selected top-ics in this field, exciting by their novelty and their potential impact. The book is written review-like. It also includes fundamental chapters as intro-duction to the field for non-specialist physicists. The book is structured in four sections: basics, attosecond pulse technology, applications to measurements and control of physical processes and future perspectives. It is a valuable reference tool for researchers in the field as well as a concise introduction to non-specialist readers.

Features 7 Details the latest state of the art of the leading groups in attophysics 7 Presents a view of the present challenges and future potentials in atto-physics 7 Explains how to implement attosecond pulse technology 7 Shows rich applications to measurements and control of physical process-es 7 Provides an introduction for non-specialists in the field

Contents Fundamentals.- Generation, Control and Char-acterization of Attosecond Pulses.- Attosecond Measurements and Control of Physical Systems.- Future Trends.

Fields of interestOptics and Electrodynamics; Laser Technology, Photonics; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials



Due July 2013

2013. 320 p. 280 illus., 30 in color. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 177) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-37622-1

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

ZnO Nanocrystals and Allied MaterialsContents Zinc Oxide: The Versatile Material with an As-sortment of Physical Properties.- Laser Nano-Soldering of ZnO Nanowires and GaN Thin Film for Fabrication of Hetero p-n Junction.- Photo-luminescence Processes in ZnO Thin Films and Quantum Structures.- Effect of Oxygen Pressure on Photoluminescence Spectra and Hall Coef-ficients of Li-Ni co-doped ZnO Films Grown by a Pulsed Laser Deposition.- Lasing Characteristics of an Optically-pumped Single ZnO Nanocrystal and Nanomachining for Controlling Oscillation Wavelength.- Deposition of Aluminum-doped ZnO Films by ICP Assisted Sputtering.- Control of ZnO Nanocrystals Synthesized by Nanoparticle-assisted Pulsed Laser Deposition using Buffer Layer and Laser Irradiation.- Influence of Sb as a Catalyst in Synthesize of Sb Doped ZnO Nano-structures using NAPLD (Nano Particle Assisted Pulsed Laser Deposition) for UV LED Applica-tions.- Time- and spatially-resolved Luminescence Spectroscopy of ZnO Nanostructures.- Synthesis of Polycrystalline Silicon Carbide (SiC) Thin Film Using Pulsed Laser Deposition.- Preparation and Characterization of ZnO Nanorods, Nanowalls and Nanochains.- Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO-based Phosphors and Related Phosphor Composites in Bulk, Thin Film and Nano Form.- Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials as Amylase Inhibitors and for Water Pollution Control.- Zinc Oxide – from Optoelectronics to Biomaterial: A Short Review.- On the Optical and Magnetic Properties of Doped ZnO. [...]

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Characteriza-tion and Evaluation of Materials; Nanotechnology



Due May 2013

2013. XI, 475 p. 269 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 180) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-81-322-1159-4

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K. Rao, University of Texas Arlington, TX, USA; D. N. Kim, Barun Technologies Corporation, Seoul, South Korea; J. J. Hwang, Kunsan National University, South Korea

Video coding standardsAVS China, H.264/MPEG‑4 PART 10, HEVC, VP6, DIRAC and VC‑1

Contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Abbreviations.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Video coding standards and video formats.- 3 AVS China.- 4 H.264/MPEG-4 advanced video coding.- 5 High efficiency video coding (HEVC).- 6 VP6 video coding standard.- 7 Performance analysis and comparison of the Dirac video codec with H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10.- 8 The VC-1 video coding.- Appendices.- A Investigation of image quality of Dirac, H.264, and H.265 (B. Shrestha).- B PSNR average for avsnr software (G. Sullivan).- C A universal image quality index and SSIM comparison (C. Chukka).- D Performance analysis and implementation of mode dependent DCT/DST in H.264/AVC (P. Anjanappa).- E Performance analysis and comparison of JM, Intel IPP and X264 for H.264 software (S. Muniyappa).- F Implementation of AIC based on I-frame only coding in H.264 and comparison with other still frame image coding standards such as JPEG, JPEG 2000, JPEG-LS, JPEG-XR (R. Veerla).- G Higher order 2-D ICTs for HD video coding (M. Krishnan).- H Comparison of H.264 codecs.- Bib-liography.- Index.

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Communications Engineering, Networks; Coding and Information Theory

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due June 2013

2013. Approx. 400 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-6741-6

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L. Ratcliff, Grenoble, France

Optical Absorption Spectra Calculated Using Linear-Scaling Density-Functional TheoryThe development of linear-scaling density func-tional theory (LS-DFT) has made ab initio calcula-tions on systems containing thousands of atoms possible. These systems range from nanostructures to biomolecules. These methods rely on the use of localized basis sets, which are optimised for the representation of occupied Kohn-Sham states but do not guarantee an accurate representation of the unoccupied states. This is problematic if one wishes to combine the power of LS-DFT with that of theoretical spectroscopy, which provides a direct link between simulation and experiment.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by Imperial College London 7 Awarded the Thomas Young Centre Imperial prize for 'the most important and innovative contribution to research in the theory and simulation of materials' 7 De-scribes a method for optimizing localized basis functions to accurately represent unoccupied states 7 Combines linear-scaling density-functional theory with theoretical spectroscopy to allow ab initio spectroscopy calculations of very large systems

Contents Density Functional Theory.- Linear-Scaling Meth-ods.- Theoretical Spectroscopy.- Basis Sets and Band Structures.- Conduction States: Methods and Applications.- Results and Discussion.

Fields of interestAtomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra; Solid State Physics; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



Due June 2013

2013. XI, 151 p. 37 illus., 24 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00338-2

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

Non-linear Data Analysis on the SphereThe Quest for Anomalies in the Cosmic Microwave Background

This work deals with the search for signatures of non-Gaussianities in the cosmic microwave back-ground (CMB). Probing Gaussianity in the CMB addresses one of the key questions in modern cosmology because it allows us to discriminate between different models of inflation, and thus concerns a fundamental part of the standard cos-mological model. The basic goal here is to adapt complementary methods stemming from the field of complexity science to CMB data analysis. Two key concepts, namely the method of surrogates and estimators for local scaling properties, are ap-plied to CMB data analysis.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. theses by the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics 7 Helps to discriminate between models of inflation in cosmology 7 Reports important advances, some of which were also published in prestigious journals

Contents Theoretical Background of the CMB.- Methods for Testing the Non-Gaussianity of the CMB.- Ob-servations of the CMB with the WMAP Satel-lite.- Scaling Indices Applied to the WMAP 5-Year Data.- Surrogates and Scaling Indices Applied to the WMAP 7-Year Data.- Extending the Analysis of the WMAP 7-Year Data.- Applying the Sur-rogate Approach to to Incomplete Skies.

Fields of interestCosmology; Mathematical Methods in Phys-ics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due May 2013

2013. XII, 126 p. 40 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-00308-5

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C. L. Ruggles, University of Leicester, UK (Ed)

Handbook of Archaeoastronomy and EthnoastronomyContents Case Studies.- Themes and issues.- Prehistoric as-tronomy.- Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.- Ancient and medieval Far East.- India.- Mesopotamia and the Middle East.- Ancient Egypt.- The Classical World.- Islamic astronomy.- Medieval astronomy in Europe.- Historical and modern indigenous astronomy.- Methods and practice.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Archae-ology; Regional and Cultural Studies



Due February 2014

Print

2014. 1500 p. 1050 illus., 105 in color. 7 $1100.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6140-1

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2014. 7 $1100.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6141-8

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2014. 1500 p. 1050 illus., 105 in color. 7 $1350.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6142-5

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I. San Roman, University of Concepcion, Chile

The Formation and Evolution of M33 as Revealed by Its Star ClustersThis thesis represents the first wide-field photo-metric and spectroscopic survey of star clusters in the nearby late-spiral galaxy M33. This system is the nearest example of a dwarf spiral galaxy, which may have a unique role in the process of galaxy formation and evolution. The cold dark matter paradigm of galaxy formation envisions large spi-ral galaxies, such as the Milky Way, being formed from the merger and accretion of many smaller dwarf galaxies. The role that dwarf spiral galaxies play in this process is largely unclear. One of the goals of this thesis is to use the star cluster popula-tion of M33 to study its formation and evolution from its early stages to the present.

Features 7 A comprehensive study of the M33 star cluster system, including deep photometry as well as high signal-to-noise spectroscopy 7 Presents high-precision velocity measurements of 45 star clusters, based on observations 7 Nominated by the University of Florida as an outstanding PhD thesis

Contents Foreword from Professor Ata Sarajedini.- Intro-duction.- Newly Identified Star Clusters in M33: Space-Based Survey.- Photometric Properties of the M33 Star Cluster System: Ground-Based Survey.- Structural Parameters of the M33 Star Cluster System.- Kinematic Properties of Star Clusters in M33.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Spec-troscopy and Microscopy



Due May 2013

2013. XIV, 115 p. 37 illus., 29 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-7326-8

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P. Scherer, Technical University of Munich, Germany

Computational PhysicsSimulation of Classical and Quantum Systems

This textbook presents basic and advanced com-putational physics in a very didactic style. It con-tains very-well-presented and simple mathemati-cal descriptions of many of the most important algorithms used in computational physics. Many clear mathematical descriptions of important tech-niques in computational physics are given.

Features 7 Features numerous computer examples; no programming skills necessary 7 Includes separate parts on numerical methods and simula-tions 7 Gives detailed explanations without mathematical proofs 7 Covers many basic areas in physics 7 Discusses standard numerical methods and more recent developments 7 Con-tains exercises and solutions to all topics

Contents Part I Numerical Methods.- Error Analysis.- Inter-polation.- Numerical Differentiation.- Numerical Integration.- Systems of Inhomogeneous Linear Equations.- Roots and Extremal Points.- Fourier Transformation.- Random Numbers and Monte-Carlo Methods.- Eigenvalue Problems.- Data Fitting.- Discretization of Differential Equa-tions.- Equations of Motion.- Part II Simulation of Classical and Quantum Systems.- Rotational Motion.- Molecular Dynamics.- Thermodynamic Systems.- Random Walk and Brownian Motion.- Electrostatics.- Waves.- Diffusion.- Nonlinear Systems.- Simple Quantum Systems.

Fields of interestNumerical and Computational Physics; Math-ematical Applications in the Physical Sciences; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering

Target groupsGraduate


Due July 2013

2nd ed. 2014. 400 p. 150 illus., 10 in color. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 $79.99ISBN 978-3-319-00400-6

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G. Schultz, Freiburg, Germany

Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Nonlinear Gradient FieldsSignal Encoding and Image Reconstruction

Within the past few decades MRI has become one of the most important imaging modalities in med-icine. For a reliable diagnosis of pathologies fur-ther technological improvements are of primary importance. This study deals with a radically new approach of image encoding. Gradient linearity has ever since been an unquestioned technological design criterion. With the advent of parallel imag-ing, this approach may be questioned, making way of much a more flexible gradient hardware that uses encoding fields with an arbitrary geometry. The theoretical basis of this new imaging modal-ity – PatLoc imaging – are comprehensively pre-sented, suitable image reconstruction algorithms are developed for a variety of imaging sequences and imaging results – including in vivo data – are explored based on novel hardware designs.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of natural sciences

Contents Physical and Technical Background.- Image Reconstruction in MRI.- Overview of PatLoc Imaging and Presentation of Initial Hardware Designs.- Basics of Signal Encoding and Image Reconstruction in PatLoc Imaging.- Direct Recon-struction for Cartesian PatLoc Imaging.- Direct Reconstruction for Radial PatLoc Imaging.- Itera-tive Reconstruction in PatLoc Imaging.- Summary and Outlook.

Fields of interestMeasurement Science and Instrumentation; Diag-nostic Radiology; Electronics and Microelectron-ics, Instrumentation



Due April 2013

2013. XVI, 333 p. 93 illus., 27 in color. Softcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-658-01133-8

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Y. Shiomi, the University of Tokyo, Japan

Anomalous and Topological Hall Effects in Itinerant MagnetsThis book presents an investigation of the anomalous and topological Hall effects in some itinerant ferromagnets and helimagnets by mea-surements of Hall effects driven by electrical or heat current. New clarifications are provided for spin-dependent Hall effects induced by the Berry phase, skew scattering, and scalar spin chirality. The author reveals the scattering-free nature of the Berry-phase-induced anomalous Hall current by conducting the first comparative study of electrical and thermal Hall effects. The impurity-element dependence of the anomalous Hall effect caused by skew scattering is systematically investigated in the low-resistivity region for Fe.

Features 7 Provides experimental results on the ther-mal Hall effect and Nernst–Ettingshausen effect 7 Systematically explains impurity dependence of the anomalous Hall effect caused by skew scattering in Fe 7 Investigates a new topological Hall effect caused by the scalar spin chirality arising from the modulation of spin structure 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Tokyo’s Applied Physics Department as their best thesis in 2012

Contents Introduction.- Sumple Preparation and Measure-ment Method.- Scattering-free Nature of Intrinsic Anomalous Hall Current.- Skew-scattering-in-duced Anomalous Hall Effect in Impurity-doped Fe.- Topological Hall Effect in Itinerant Helimag-nets.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestStrongly Correlated Systems, Superconductiv-ity; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Electronic Circuits and Devices



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2013. XII, 89 p. 50 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54360-2

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A. Smerald, University of Bristol, UK

Theory of the Nuclear Magnetic 1/T1 Relaxation Rate in Conventional and Unconventional MagnetsOne of the best ways to “lift the lid” on what is happening inside a given material is to study it using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Of particular interest are NMR 1/T1 relaxation rates, which measure how fast energy stored in magnetic nuclei is transferred to surrounding electrons. This thesis develops a detailed, quantitative theory of NMR 1/T1 relaxation rates, and shows for the first time how they could be used to measure the speed at which energy travels in a wide range of magnetic materials. This theory is used to make predictions for”Quantum Spin Nematics”, an ex-otic form of quantum order analogous to a liquid crystal. In order to do so, it is first necessary to unravel how spin nematics transport energy.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Bristol, UK 7 Theory provides quantitatively correct description of experi-ments 7 Makes predictions for how to recognise the elusive quantum spin nematic state

Contents What is frustrated magnetism and why should you care?.- An introduction to field theory in magnetic systems: the Néel antiferromagnet.- An-gle-resolved NMR: a theory of the 1/T1 relaxation rate in magnetic systems.- Theory of the NMR relaxation rate in magnetic Fe pnictides.- Field theoretical description of quantum spin-nematic order.- How to recognise the quantum spin-nematic state.

Fields of interestMagnetism, Magnetic Materials; Quantum Phys-ics; Particle and Nuclear Physics



Due April 2013

2013. 184 p. 44 illus. in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-00433-4

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

Photoelectron SpectroscopyBulk and Surface Electronic Structures

Photoelectron spectroscopy is now becoming more and more required to investigate electronic structures of various solid materials in the bulk, on surfaces as well as at buried interfaces. The energy resolution was much improved in the last decade down to 1 meV in the low photon energy region. Now this technique is available from a few eV up to 10 keV by use of lasers, electron cyclo-tron resonance lamps in addition to synchrotron radiation and X-ray tubes.

Features 7 Introduces the theory, experimental realiza-tion and application of photoelectron spectros-copy 7 Explains frontier technologies as well as neighboring fields to catch up with the explosion of this and related fields 7 Presents applications of photoelectron spectroscopy 7 Indicates the combination with complementary techniques to photoelectron spectroscopy

Contents Theoretical Background.- Instrumentation and Methodology.- Bulk and Surface Sensitivity of Photoelectron Spectroscopy.- Examples of Angle Integrated Photoelectron Spectroscopy.- Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy in HV-regions.- High Resolution Soft X-ray Angle-Inte-grated and -Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Correlated Electron Systems.- Very Low Photon Energy Photoelectron Spectroscopy.- Inverse Pho-toemission.- Photoelectron Diffraction.- Comple-mentary Techniques for Studying Bulk Electronic Structures.- Surface Spectroscopy by Scanning Tunneling Microscope.

Fields of interestOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Optics and Electrodynamics; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films



Due June 2013

2013. 340 p. 192 illus., 64 in color. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 176) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-37529-3

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V. V. Uchaikin, Ulyanovsk State University, Ulyanovsk, Russia

Fractional Derivatives for Physicists and EngineersVolume I Background and Theory Volume II Applications

The first derivative of a particle coordinate means its velocity, the second means its acceleration, but what does a fractional order derivative mean? Where does it come from, how does it work, where does it lead to? The two-volume book writ-ten on high didactic level answers these questions. Fractional Derivatives for Physicists and Engi-neers— The first volume contains a clear introduc-tion into such a modern branch of analysis as the fractional calculus. The second develops a wide panorama of applications of the fractional calculus to various physical problems. This book recovers new perspectives in front of the reader dealing with turbulence and semiconductors, plasma and thermodynamics, mechanics and quantum optics, nanophysics and astrophysics.

Features 7 First book combining a clear introduction to the fractional calculus with the description of a wide sphere of physical applications 7 Com-bined ease of access and breadth of scope 7 En-ables readers to apply the new methods in their own research

Contents Physical Basics.- Fractional Derivatives.- Frac-tional Equations.- Applications.- Mechanics.- Ki-netics.- Electrodynamics.- Atomic Physics.- Space Physics.

Fields of interestTheoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Computational Mathematics and Numer-ical Analysis; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences



Available

Jointly published with Higher Education Press

Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press

2012. Approx. 750 p. 135 illus. (Nonlinear Physical Science) Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-33910-3

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

Extraterrestrial AltruismEvolution and Ethics in the Cosmos

Contents Cosmic Evolution, Reciprocity, and Interstellar Tit for Tat.- Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Friends, Foes, or Just Curious?.- Eliciting Altruism While Avoiding Xenophobia: A Thought Experiment.- Predator – Prey Models and Contact Consid-erations.- Harmful ETI Hypothesis Denied: Visiting ETIs Likely Altruists.- Altruism Toward Non-Humans: Lessons for Interstellar Commu-nication.- Caring Capacity and Cosmocultural Evolution: Potential Mechanisms for Advanced Altruism.- The Precautionary Principle: Ego-ism, Altruism, and the Active SETI Debate.- The Accidental Altruist: Inferring Altruism from an Extraterrestrial Signal.- Interstellar Intersub-jectivity: The Significance of Shared Cognition for Communication, Empathy, and Altruism in Space.- Other Minds, Empathy, and Interstel-lar Communication.- Interspecies Altruism: Learning from Species on Earth.- Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Altruism.- Kenotic Ethics and SETI: A Present-day View.- Altruism, Metalaw, and Celegistics: An Extraterrestrial Perspective on Universal Law-Making.- A Logic-Based Approach to Characterizing Altruism in Interstellar Mes-sages.- Equity and Democracy: Seeking the Com-mon Good as a Common Ground for Interstellar Communication.- Patterns of Extraterrestrial Culture.- Evolutionary Perspectives on Interstellar Communication: Images of Altruism.

Fields of interestAstrobiology; Ethics; Planetology



Due May 2013

2013. XVII, 507 p. 2 illus., 1 in color. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-642-37749-5

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B. Wang, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China

Mechanics of Advanced Functional MaterialsMechanics of Advanced Functional Materi-als emphasizes the coupling effect between the electric and mechanical field in the piezoelectric, ferroelectric and other functional materials. It also discusses the size effect on the ferroelectric domain instability and phase transition behaviors using the continuum micro-structural evolu-tion models. Functional materials usually have a very wide application in engineering due to their unique thermal, electric, magnetic, optoelectronic, etc., functions. Almost all the applications demand that the material should have reasonable stiffness, strength, fracture toughness and the other me-chanical properties.

Features 7 Presents a unique methodology for dealing with mechanical properties of modern func-tional materials. 7 Develops new approaches for solving electric and mechanical coupled field problems. 7 Can serve as a self-tutorial book for establishing fundamental modelings for functional materials.

Contents Solutions of elastic and electric fields of piezoelec-tric materials with inclusions and defects.-Micro-mechanics modeling of piezoelectric composites.- Determination of the critical sizes of ferroelectric nanodomains.- Size and surface effects on phase transitions in nanoferroelectric materials.- Com-pliant ferroelectric films and strain engineering.- Derivation of the Landau-Ginzburg expansion coefficients.- Multiferroic materials.- Breakdown models in nanoelectronic materials and devices.

Fields of interestMechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Optical and Electronic Materials



Available

Jointly published with Zhejiang University Press

Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press

2013. Approx. 460 p. 200 illus. (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-33595-2

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