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S. Banerjee, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia; Ş. Ş. Erçetin, Hacettepe University and International Science Association, Ankara, Turkey; A. Tekin, Yaşar University, Izmir, Turkey (Eds)

Chaos Theory in PoliticsFeatures 7 Examines current phenomena such as the Arab Spring and how complexity relates political fore-casting using principles of chaos theory 7 Pro-vides mathematical models as applied to political and economical concerns 7 Incorporates ap-plications of fractals in political science

Contents Section 1: Politics, Uncertainty and Peace Intel-ligence.- Organized and Disorganized Chaos a New Dynamics in Peace Intelligence.- Uncertainty and Fuzzy Decisions.- Understanding Arab Spring with Chaos Theory: Uprising or Revolution.- Section 2: Politics, Complex Systems, Basin of Attractions; Economic Decision Making: Applica-tion of the Theory of Complex Systems.- Basins of Attraction for Generative Justice.- Chaos in World Politics: A Reflection.- Large Spatial and Temporal Separation of Cause and Effect in Policy Making – Dealing with Non-Linear Effects.- Sec-tion 3: Leadership, Political Science, Chaos and National Security.- Chaos and Political Science: How Floods and Butterhave proved to be relevant to move tables closer; J.P. Plaza i Font.- Working towards the Fuhrer: A Chaotic View.- New Com-munitarianism Movements and Complex Utopia.- Counter-Intelligence as a Chaotic Phenomenon and its Importance in National Security.- Section 4: Sex Complexity and Politics in Literature.- Sex Complexity and Politics in Black Dogs.

Fields of interestComplex Networks; Social Policy; International Relations

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2014

2014. IV, 164 p. 13 illus., 12 in color. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-94-017-8690-4

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C. Corsi, C.R.E.O. Centro Ricerche Elettro Ottiche, L’Aquila, Italy; F. Sizov, Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine (Eds)

THz and Security ApplicationsDetectors, Sources and Associated Electronics for THz Applications

Contents Tera Hertz: Quasi-Optics or Submillimeter Waves? History, Actual Limits and Future Developments for Security Systems.- Far-infrared semiconduc-tor detectors and focal plane arrays.- Uncooled rectification and bolometer type THz/sub-THz detectors.- High power, narrow-linewidth and compact terahertz sources for room temperature applications.- Terahertz Photonic Devices.- Tera-hertz Imaging System Based on Superconducting Heterodyne Integrated Receiver.- Application of surface waves for THz spectroscopy.- Quartz enhanced photoacoustic sensors for trace gas detection in the IR and THz spectral range. [...]

Fields of interestOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Security Science and Technology; Micro-waves, RF and Optical Engineering

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryProceedings

Due April 2014

Hardcover2014. XII, 312 p. 167 illus., 50 in color. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) 7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-017-8827-4

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V. Degiorgio, I. Cristiani, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy

PhotonicsThis book will serve as a concise, self-contained, up-to-date introduction to Photonics, to be used as a textbook for undergraduate students or as a reference book for researchers and professionals. Blending theory with technical descriptions, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the general mechanism of laser action, continuous and pulsed laser operation, optical propagation in isotropic and anisotropic media, operating prin-ciples and structure of passive optical components, electro-optical and acousto-optical modulation, solid-state lasers, semiconductor lasers and LEDs, nonlinear optics, and optical fiber components and devices..

Features 7 Offers a concise, rigorous, and up-to-date introduction to the field 7 Provides informa-tion on recent topics of great practical impor-tance, including LEDs, displays, and photovol-taic cells 7 Contains many helpful figures and numerical examples

Contents From the Contents: Photonics. A short course.- The laser.- Spectrum of electromagnetic waves.- Propagation of electromagnetic waves.- Waves in vacuum.- Optical components.- Waves in matter.- Dispersive medium.- Modulation.- Linear electro-optic effect.- Semiconductor devices.- Semiconductor laser.- Optical fibers.- Properties of optical fibers.- Applications.- Information and communication technologies.

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due June 2014

2014. X, 240 p. 100 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 approx. $89.99ISBN 978-3-319-02107-2

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M. Eichhorn, French-German Research Institute Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis, France

Laser PhysicsFrom Principles to Practical Work in the Lab

This textbook originates from a lecture course in laser physics at the Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technol-ogy (KIT). A main goal in the conception of this textbook was to describe the fundamentals of lasers in a uniform and especially lab-oriented no-tation and formulation as well as many currently well-known laser types, becoming more and more important in the future. It closes a gap between the measureable spectroscopic quantities and the whole theoretical description and modeling. This textbook contains not only the fundamentals and the context of laser physics in a mathematical and methodical approach important for university-level studies. It allows simultaneously, owing to its conception and its modern notation, to directly implement and use the learned matter in the practical lab work.

Features 7 Presents laser physics in a format suitable to learn the fundamentals and to understand how to use or even build lasers 7 Supplies students with chapter-end exercise that test and reinforce comprehension of key concepts 7 Written for students in physics, chemistry and engineer-ing 7 Covers fiber lasers, including the thin disk lasers, major laser devices for the future

Contents Quantum-Mechanical Fundamentals of Lasers.- The Laser Principle.- Optical Resonators.- Gen-eration of Short and Ultra-Short Pulses.- Laser Examples and Their Applications.

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Optics and Electro-dynamics; Semiconductors



Due June 2014

Original German edition published by Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 2013

2014. VIII, 208 p. 126 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 $89.99ISBN 978-3-319-05127-7

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M. Grabe, Braunschweig, Germany

Measurement Uncertainties in Science and TechnologyThis book recasts the classical Gaussian error cal-culus from scratch, the inducements concerning both random and unknown systematic errors. The idea of this book is to create a formalism being fit to localize the true values of physical quanti-ties considered – true with respect to the set of predefined physical units. Remarkably enough, the prevailingly practiced forms of error calculus do not feature this property which however proves in every respect, to be physically indispensable. The amended formalism, termed Generalized Gauss-ian Error Calculus by the author, treats unknown systematic errors as biases and brings random errors to bear via enhanced confidence intervals as laid down by students. The significantly extended second edition thoroughly restructures and systematizes the text as a whole and illustrates the formalism by numerous numerical examples. They demonstrate the basic principles of how to under-stand uncertainties to localize the true values of measured values - a perspective decisive in view of the contested physical explorations.

Features 7 Expanded, restructured and updated new edition 7 Standardizes data evaluations 7 A useful guidebook to experimentalists 7 Leads metrology down to the physically true values of measured quantities 7 Includes new fundamen-tal physical measuring effects

Contents Characterization, Combination of Propagation of Errors.- Least Squares Adjustment.- Linear and Linearized Systems.- Generic Metrological Issues.

Fields of interestMeasurement Science and Instrumentation; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engi-neering; Mathematical Methods in Physics

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Product categoryProfessional book

Due June 2014

2nd ed. 2014. XVI, 436 p. 79 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-319-04887-1

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S. V. Gupta, Delhi, India

Viscometry for LiquidsCalibration of Viscometers

This book is written for scientists involved in the calibration of viscometers. A detailed description for stepping up procedures to establish the viscosi-ty scale and obtaining sets of master viscometers is given in the book. Uncertainty considerations for standard oils of known viscosity are presented. The modern viscometers based on principles of tuning fork, ultrasonic, PZT, plate waves, Love waves, micro-cantilever and vibration of optical fiber are discussed to inspire the reader to further research and to generate improved versions. The primary standard for viscosity is pure water. Measurements of its viscosity with accuracy/uncertainty achieved are described. The principles of rotational and oscillation viscometers are explained to enhance the knowledge in calibration work. Devices used for specific materials and viscosity in non SI units are discussed with respect to the need to correlate viscosity values obtained by various devices. The description of commercial viscometers meets the needs of the user.

Features 7 Written by a specialist in the field 7 Carefully reviews the various types of viscometers 7 Of interest to physicists, chemists, material scientists, as well as professionals in industry

Contents Flow Through Capillary.- Kinematic Viscosity Scale and Uncertainty.- Capillary Viscometers.- Rational and Other Types of Viscometers.- Oscil-lating Viscometers.- New Trends in Viscometers.- Commercial Viscometers.- Viscosity of Water.

Fields of interestFluid- and Aerodynamics; Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Characterization and Evalu-ation of Materials



Due April 2014

2014. XV, 244 p. 81 illus., 3 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 194) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-04857-4

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I. Hertel, C.‑P. Schulz, Max-Born-Institut f. Nichtlineare Optik, Berlin, Germany

Atoms, Molecules and Optical PhysicsAtoms and Spectroscopy

This is the first volume of textbooks on atomic, molecular and optical physics, aiming at a com-prehensive presentation of this highly productive branch of modern physics as an indispensable ba-sis for many areas in physics and chemistry as well as in state of the art bio- and material-sciences. It primarily addresses advanced students (includ-ing PhD students), but in a number of selected subject areas the reader is lead up to the frontiers of present research. Thus even the active scientist is addressed. This volume 1 provides the canonical knowledge in atomic physics together with basics of modern spectroscopy.

Features 7 This unified presentation of the different fields is unique 7 Presents an exceptionally broad range of advanced atomic and molecular physics in combination with the fundamentals of modern optics 7 Presents meta-context of related and included fields and provides synopsis

Contents Basics.- Elements of Quantum Mechanics.- Pe-riodic System and Removal of l-Degeneracy.- Non-Stationary Problems: Dipole Excitation.- Linewidths, Photoionization, and More.- Fine Structure and LAMB Shift.- Helium and Other two Electron Systems.- Atoms in External Fields.- Hyperfine Structure.- Multi- Electron Atoms.- Ap-pendices.

Fields of interestAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Physical Chemistry; Optics and Electrodynamics


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due May 2014

2014. 684 p. 190 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-54321-0

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I. Hertel, C.‑P. Schulz, Max-Born-Institut f. Nichtlineare Optik, Berlin, Germany

Atoms, Molecules and Optical PhysicsMolecules and Photons ‑ Spectroscopy and Collisions

This is the second volume of textbooks on atomic, molecular and optical physics, aiming at a com-prehensive presentation of this highly productive branch of modern physics as an indispensable ba-sis for many areas in physics and chemistry as well as in state of the art bio- and material-sciences. It primarily addresses advanced students (includ-ing PhD students), but in a number of selected subject areas the reader is lead up to the frontiers of present research. Thus even the active scientist is addressed.

Features 7 This unified presentation of the different fields is unique 7 Presents an exceptionally broad range of advanced atomic and molecular physics in combination with the fundamentals of modern optics 7 Presents meta-context of related and included fields and provides synopsis

Contents Laser, Light Beams and Light Pulses.- Coherence and Photons.- Diatomic Molecules.- Polyatimic Molecules.- Molecular Spectroscopy.- Basics of Atomic Collision Physics: Elastic Processes.- In-elastic Collissions – a First Overview.- Electron Impact Excitation and Ionization.- The Density Matrix – a First Approach.- Optical Bloch Equa-tions.- Appendices.

Fields of interestAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Physical Chemistry; Spectroscopy and Microscopy


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due May 2014

2014. 737 p. 150 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-54312-8

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Y. H. Kang, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Semiconductor Technologies in the Era of ElectronicsTechnological advances in the field of materi-als, devices, circuits, and systems began by the discovery of new properties of objects, or the entrepreneurship with the applications of unique or practical concepts for commercial goods. To implement products using these findings and challenges textbook knowledge is usually suf-ficient. Semiconductor Technologies in the Era of Electronics therefore does not aim to look deeper in certain areas but it offers a broad and comprehensive overview of the field to: - Experts of specific knowledge who want to expand the overall understanding to different areas - Persons who wish to understand the principle of electronic devices often seen in everyday life - Entrepreneurs interested in the innovations and changes of semi-conductor technologies and overall electronics industry A profound and theoretical approach is therefore used and special cases essential to under-standing these important concept are presented.

Features 7 Through his work experience in industry, the author is able to give actual examples of the latest semiconductor technologies 7 Profound and theoretical approach to the topic of semiconduc-tor technologies 7 Includes case studies and numerous examples 7 Will be of use to students, researchers and professionals

Contents Laws of Natures for Electronics.- How Electronic Devices are Made?- Evolution of Semiconductor Technologies.- Foundation of Information Tech-nologies.- References.

Fields of interestSemiconductors; Circuits and Systems; Electronic Circuits and Devices



Due May 2014

2014. VII, 149 p. 98 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 300) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-017-8767-3

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

Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume A

M. D. Lechner, Universität Osnabrück Inst. Physikalische Chemie, Osnabrück, Germany; V. Gupta, University of Jaipur, Jaipur, India; R. Gupta, University Rajasthan Dept. Chemistry, Jaipur, India (Eds)

Porphyrins - Spectral Data of Natural and Hydroxy PorphyrinThe porphyrins are an important class of naturally occurring macrocyclic compounds that play a very important role in the metabolism of living organ-isms. They have a universal biological distribu-tion and were involved in the oldest metabolic phenomena on earth. Without porphyrins and their relative compounds, life as we know it would be impossible and therefore the knowledge of these systems and their excited states is essential in understanding a wide variety of biological pro-cesses, including oxygen binding, electron transfer, catalysis, and the initial photochemical step in photosynthesis. The objective of this volume is to present a full and critical spectral data coverage of the entire major fields relating to porphyrins, their precursors, catabolic derivatives, and related systems electronically.

Fields of interestSpectroscopy and Microscopy; Spectroscopy/Spectrometry; Chemistry/Food Science, general


Product categoryReference work

Due June 2014

2014. Approx. 500 p. / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume A) Hardcover7 $4659.00ISBN 978-3-642-41560-9

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Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume B

M. Dobhal, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India V. Gupta, Jaipur, India; M. D. Lechner, Universität Osnabrück Inst. Physikalische Chemie, Osnabrück, Germany; R. Gupta, Apex Group Institutions,, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India (Eds)

Porphyrins - Spectral Data of Porphyrine Isomers and Expanded PorphyrinsThe porphyrins are an important class of naturally occurring macrocyclic compounds that play a very important role in the metabolism of living organ-isms. They have a universal biological distribu-tion and were involved in the oldest metabolic phenomena on earth. Without porphyrins and their relative compounds, life as we know it would be impossible and therefore the knowledge of these systems and their excited states is essential in understanding a wide variety of biological pro-cesses, including oxygen binding, electron transfer, catalysis, and the initial photochemical step in photosynthesis. The objective of this volume is to present a full and critical spectral data coverage of the entire major fields relating to porphyrins, their precursors, catabolic derivatives, and related systems electronically.




Due July 2014

2014. Approx. 550 p. / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume B) Hardcover7 $6379.00ISBN 978-3-642-41604-0

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Condensed MatterSubvolume 44G

D. Strauch, Universität Regensburg Inst. Theoretische Physik, Regensburg, Germany U. Rössler, Universität Regensburg Inst. Theoretische Physik, Regensburg, Germany (Ed)

New Data and Updates for IIa-VI Compounds (Structural Properties, Thermal and Thermodynamic Properties, and Lattice Properties)The Landolt-Börnstein subvolume III-44G is the seventh part of an update to the existing eight vol-umes III-41 about Semiconductors and contains New Data and Updates for IIa-VI Compounds (Structural Properties, Thermal and Thermody-namic Properties, and Lattice Properties). Each compound is described with respect to its proper-ties, the corresponding references are provided.

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Semiconductors



Due June 2014

2014. Approx. 250 p. / Condensed Matter, Subvolume 44G) Hardcover7 $2939.00ISBN 978-3-642-41460-2

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Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume C

M. D. Lechner, Universität Osnabrück Institut für Chemie Physikalische C, Osnabrück, Germany; V. Gupta, Jaipur, India; R. Gupta, Apex Group Institutions Dept. Chemistry, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India (Eds)

Porphyrins - Spectral Data of Tetraphenyl- and Analogous PorphyrinsThe porphyrins are an important class of naturally occurring macrocyclic compounds that play a very important role in the metabolism of living organ-isms. They have a universal biological distribu-tion and were involved in the oldest metabolic phenomena on earth. Without porphyrins and their relative compounds, life as we know it would be impossible and therefore the knowledge of these systems and their excited states is essential in understanding a wide variety of biological pro-cesses, including oxygen binding, electron transfer, catalysis, and the initial photochemical step in photosynthesis. The objective of this volume is to present a full and critical spectral data coverage of the entire major fields relating to porphyrins, their precursors, catabolic derivatives, and related systems electronically.




Due June 2014

2014. 400 p. / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume C) Hardcover7 approx. $4659.00ISBN 978-3-642-41555-5

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Q. Li, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA (Ed)

Nanoscience with Liquid CrystalsFrom Self‑Organized Nanostructures to Applications

This book focuses on the exciting topic of nanosci-ence with liquid crystals: from self-organized nanostructures to applications. The elegant self-organized liquid crystalline nanostructures, the synergetic characteristics of liquid crystals and nanoparticles, liquid crystalline nanomaterials, synthesis of nanomaterials using liquid crystals as templates, nanoconfinement and nanoparticles of liquid crystals are covered and discussed, and the prospect of fabricating functional materials is highlighted. Contributions, collecting the scat-tered literature of the field from leading and active players, are compiled to make the book a reference book.

Features 7 Explains the synergetic characteristics of liquid crystals and nanoparticles 7 Contains textbook-like aspects 7 Written by leading and active players in the field

Contents From the Contents: Holographic Liquid Crystals for Nanophotonics.- Directing 3D Topological Defects in Smectic Liquid Crystals and Their Applications as an Emerging Class of Building Blocks.- Liquid Crystalline 1D and 2D Carbon Materials.- Liquid Crystal-Gold Nanoparticle Hybrid Materials.- Photoresponsive Chiral Liquid Crystal Materials: From 1D Helical Superstruc-tures to 3D Periodic Cubic Lattices and Beyond.

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluid-ics; Physical Chemistry



Due April 2014

2014. IX, 515 p. 263 illus., 36 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-319-04866-6

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A. Muntean, F. Toschi, University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Eds)

Collective Dynamics from Bacteria to CrowdsAn Excursion Through Modeling, Analysis and Simulation

Multiscale models in social applications combine mean-field and kinetic equations with either mi-croscopic or macroscopic level descriptions.

Features 7 A wide spectrum of multiscale analysis results (like convergence proofs) can be found in this book 7 Presents practically important informa-tion such as derivations of mean-field equations, methods to handle hard contacts numerically, to model group behavior 7 Multidisciplinary approach

Contents The derivation of swarming models: mean-field limit and Wasserstein distances.- Non-smooth evolution models in crowd dynamics: mathemati-cal and numerical issues.- Pedestrians moving in the dark: balancing measures and playing games on lattices.- Stochastic competition between two populations in space.- Discrete and continuum dynamics of reacting and interacting individuals.- Multiscale crowd dynamics: modeling and theory.

Fields of interestStatistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Com-plexity; Complexity;



Due June 2014

2014. 186 p. 29 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 553) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1784-2

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P. J. Nahin, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA

Holy Sci-Fi!Where Science Fiction and Religion Intersect

Contents 1. Introduction.- Author’s Note One.- God and Skepticism.- God, Fantasy, and Science Fic-tion.- God and Science.- Author’s Note Two.- 2. Religious Science Fiction Before Science Fiction.- The ‘Start’ of Modern SF.- Before the ‘Start’ of SF.- Early Theological SF.- Theological Maturity.- 3. Time, Space, God’s Omniscience, and Free Will.- What is Time?.- Time in SF and Theology.- The Four-Dimensional World.- The Block Universe.- God’s Omniscience in Theology and SF.- 4. Reli-gious Robots.- Alan Turing, Artificial Minds, and the Souls of Machines.- Asimov’s Robotic Laws.- Robots and God.- 5. Computers as God.- Com-puters as Local Gods.- Computers as Planet-Wide Gods.- Computers as Known Universe Gods.- 6. Space Travel, Radio, and Alien Encounters.- The Fiction of Interstellar Space Travel.- Theology and Early Fictional Alien Encounters.- Interstel-lar Radio Messages.- Direct Encounters.- 7. Time Traveling to Jesus.- Time Travel: Fact or Fantasy.- Theology and the Past.- Jesus and Time Travelers.- Quantum Mechanics and God.- 8. What if God Revealed Himself?.- Not So Serious Speculations.- The End of It All.- Appendix 1: Matching Wits with ‘God’.- Appendix 2: (fantasy) “Some Things Just Have to Be Done By Hand!” and “The Next Time Around”.- Appendix 3: (science fiction): “A Father’s Gift”.- Appendix 4: “Applied Mathemati-cal Theology” (Gregory Benford).- Appendix 5: “Gravity’s Whispers” (Gregory Benford).- Bibliog-raphy of Short Stories Cited.

Fields of interestHistory and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Popular Science, general; Philosophy of Religion

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryPopular science

Due May 2014

2014. X, 175 p. 7 illus., 4 in color. (Science and Fiction) Softcover7 $19.99ISBN 978-1-4939-0617-8

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T. Padmanabhan, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India (Ed)

Astronomy in India: A Historical PerspectiveFields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; History of Science



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2014. Approx. 250 p. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-81-8489-997-9

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New SeriesSpringer Series in Measurement Science and TechnologySeries editor: M. G. Cain, J. Tesař, M. v. Veghel

The Springer Series in Measurement Science and Technology comprehensively covers the science and technology of measurement, addressing all aspects of the subject from the fundamental physical principles through to the state-of-the-art in applied and industrial metrology. Volumes pub-lished in the series cover theoretical developments, experimental techniques and measurement best practice, devices and technology, data analysis, uncertainty, and standards, with application to physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering and the life sciences. The series includes textbooks for advanced students and research monographs for established researchers needing to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.




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G. B. Rossi, Universita degli Studi di Genova - DIMEC Laboratorio di Misure, Genova, Italy

Measurement and ProbabilityA Probabilistic Theory of Measurement with Applications

Measurement plays a fundamental role in both the physical and behavioral sciences, as well as in engineering and technology, in that it acts as a link between abstract models and empirical reality and is a preferred method of gathering information from the real world. This in turn poses a challenge: is it possible to develop a single theory of mea-surement for the various domains of science and technology in which measurement is involved?

Features 7 Contains a theoretical framework that could truly be shared by scientists in different fields, ranging from physics and engineering to psychol-ogy 7 Provides a sound theoretical basis for addressing key problems in measurement, like perceptual measurements and the characterization of dynamical measurements 7 Uses as interdis-ciplinary a terminology as possible and carefully defines and discusses all key issues

Contents Part I: General Problems.- 1 Measurability.- 2 Uncertainty.- Part II: Theory.- 3 The Measurement Scale: Deterministic Framework.- 4 The Mea-surement Scale: Probabilistic Approach.- 5 The Measurement Process.- 6 Inference in Measure-ment.- 7 Multidimensional Measurements.- Part III: Applications.- 8 Perceptual Measurement.- 9 The Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty.- 10 Evaluating Inter-Comparisons.- 11 Measurement-Based Decisions.- 12 Dynamic Measurement.- Ap-pendix.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestApplied and Technical Physics; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Psycho-metrics



Due March 2014

2014. 280 p. (Springer Series in Measurement Science and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-94-017-8824-3

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M. S. Sodha, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India

Kinetics of Complex PlasmasThe presentation in the book is based on charge balance on the dust particles, number and energy balance of the constituents and atom-ion-electron interaction in the gaseous plasma. Size distribu-tion of dust particles, statistical mechanics, Quan-tum effects in electron emission from and accre-tion on dust particles and nonlinear interaction of complex plasmas with electric and electromag-netic fields have been discussed in the book. The book introduces the reader to basic concepts and typical applications. The book should be of use to researchers, engineers and graduate students.

Features 7 Presents latest research studies on the kinetics of complex plasmas 7 Serves as a reference material for researchers and academicians for further studies 7 Provides the contents in lucid and structured manner

Contents Introduction.- Electron Emission from Dust.- Accretion of Electrons/ions on Dust Particles.- Kinetics of Dust-electron Cloud.- Kinetics of Complex Plasmas with Uniform Size Dust.- Ki-netics of Flowing Complex Plasma.- Kinetics of Complex Plasmas having Dust with a Size Distribution.- Theory of Electrical Conduction.- Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Complex Plasmas.- Fluctuation of Charge on Dust Particles in a Complex Plasma.- Kinetics of Complex Plasmas in Space.- Complex Plasma as Working Fluid in MHD Power Generators.- Rocket Exhaust Complex Plasmas.- Kinetics of Complex Plasmas with Liquid Droplets.- Growth of Particles in a plasma.- Electrostatic Precipitation.

Fields of interestPlasma Physics; Nanotechnology; Physical Chem-istry



Due April 2014

2014. XIX, 298 p. 101 illus. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 81) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-81-322-1819-7

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O. Stenzel, Fraunhofer Institute IOF, Jena, Germany

Optical CoatingsMaterial Aspects in Theory and Practice

Optical coatings, i.e. multilayer stacks composed from a certain number of thin individual layers, are an essential part of any optical system neces-sary to tailor the properties of the optical surfaces. Hereby, the performance of any optical coating is defined by a well-balanced interplay between the properties of the individual coating materials and the geometrical parameters (such as film thick-ness) which define their arrangement.

Features 7 Explains the basics of thin film theory 7 Ex-plains the strength and limits of material models for film design 7 Presents nanostructuring and material mixing to offer new degrees of freedom in coating design 7 Instructs to tailor optical material properties to an optimum relevant for the required specification 7 Provides software packages for materials characterization 7 Gives guidance to optimizing the geometrical coating parameters

Contents Basics.- Experimental determination of thin film optical constants.- Remarks on available coating materials.- Material aspects of coating design (incl. computational manufacturing).- High index oxide materials: Porous versus dense coatings.- Strongly porous low index materials.- Dielectric mixtures as coating materials (including applications in graded index coatings).- Mixtures with metal inclusions.- Examples on coatings with a periodic surface structure.- Concluding remarks.

Fields of interestSurface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Micro-waves, RF and Optical Engineering; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due May 2014

2014. Approx. 260 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (Springer Series in Surface Sciences, Volume 54) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-54062-2

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C. Vidal, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium

The Beginning and the EndThe Meaning of Life in a Cosmological Perspective

In this fascinating journey to the edge of science, Vidal takes on big philosophical questions: Does our universe have a beginning and an end or is it cyclic? Are we alone in the universe? What is the role of intelligent life, if any, in cosmic evolution?

Features 7 A remarkable book that will inform and enlighten all readers interested in where it all came from and where we are going 7 Despite the deep and subtle content the text is easy to follow and a stimulating read 7 Attempts to answer some of the biggest questions posed by humans about themselves and the universe 7 Includes a fascinating and illuminating look at the entire framework with which and within which, these big questions are posed and debated

Contents Part I Overview of Worldviews.- The Six Dimen-sions of Philosophy.- Criteria for Worldview Comparison.- Religious, Scientific and Philo-sophical Worldviews.- Part II The Beginning of the Universe.- Origins of the Origin.- Capturing Free Parameters.- The Fine-Tuning Conjecture.- Part III Our Future in the Universe.- The Future of Scientific Simulations.- Cosmological Selec-tions.- High Energy Astrobiology.- Cosmological Ethics and Immortality.- Appendix I: A Cosmic Evolutionary Worldview.- Appendix II: Argumen-tative Maps.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Episte-mology; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics

Target groupsPopular/general


Due April 2014

With a Foreword by Steven J. Dick

2014. XXV, 341 p. 42 illus., 23 in color. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-3-319-05061-4

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B. J. West, Army Research Office, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA; M. Turalska, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; P. Grigolini, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA

Networks of EchoesImitation, Innovation and Invisible Leaders

Networks of Echoes: Imitation, Innovation and Invisible Leaders is a mathematically rigorous and data rich book on a fascinating area of the science and engineering of social webs. There are hun-dreds of complex network phenomena whose sta-tistical properties are described by inverse power laws. The phenomena of interest are not arcane events that we encounter only fleetingly, but are events that dominate our lives. We examine how this intermittent statistical behavior intertwines itself with what appears to be the organized activ-ity of social groups.

Features 7 Uses a single relatively simple computational model to investigate consensus 7 Explores the different complexities in time and network topol-ogy 7 Features criticality and phase transition to explain consensus and neuronal avalanch-es 7 Demonstrates the sensitivity of consensus to the destabilizing influence of zealots 7 Explains how the dynamic behavior of herds and flocks depend on information transfer 7 Insightfully overviews recent tools and their uses may serve as an introduction and curriculum guide in related courses

Contents Networking Perspective.- Complexity Primer.- A Model of Decision Making.- Criticality and Crowds.- Networks of Influence.- Critical Net-works.

Fields of interestComplex Networks; Methodology of the Social Sciences; Socio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolutionary Models



Due April 2014

2014. X, 232 p. 85 illus. (Computational Social Sciences) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-319-04878-9

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M. Yamada, Kanazawa University, Tokyo, Japan

Theory of Semiconductor LasersFrom Basis of Quantum Electronics to Analyses of the Mode Competition Phenomena and Noise

Features 7 Explains how to handle the basic equations and how to design semiconductor lasers to achieve more efficient and higher performance 7 Intro-duces unified analyses based on the classical and quantum mechanics for interaction between the optical wave and the electrons 7 Formulates an improved rate equation to treat dynamics of the lasing operation on the basis of the density ma-trix 7 Provides a theoretical explanation of the instability of the lasing mode and generation of the optical external noise and introduces suppress-ing schemes for these inferior properties

Contents PART I Fundamental Theory.- Overview on Operating Mechanism of Laser.- Photon.- Laser Oscillation.- Waveguide.- Density Matrix.- Gain Coefficient and Rate Equation.- Typical Operat-ing Characteristic.- PART II Advanced Theory or Nonlinear Phenomena and Noise.- Non-linear Gain.- Mode Competition.- Noise.- PART III: Structures for Superior Characteristics of the Semiconductor Lasers.- Quantum Well Struc-ture.- Distributed Feedback (DFB) and Mode Se-lective Lasers.- Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) Appendices.

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Mathematical Methods in Physics



Due December 2014

2015. 300 p. 150 illus., 50 in color. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 1078) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54888-1

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