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Contents ASTRONOMY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE
The Cosmos Fundamental Planetary Science An Introduction to Astrobiology An Introduction to the Solar System To Measure the Sky
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ASTROPHYSICS 5
Fundamentals of Astrophysics 5 Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium 5 Foundations of Astrophysics 5 Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution 6 6 Stars and Stellar Processes An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics 6 BIOPHYSICS 6
Methods in Molecular Biophysics
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CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
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Modern Condensed Matter Physics Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics Solid State Physics Quantum Theory of Materials Physics of Electronic Materials
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OPTICS 11
Introduction to Optics Introduction to Optical Microscopy QUANTUM PHYSICS
Modern Quantum Mechanics Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Introduction to Quantum Field Theory CLASSIC TEXTBOOKS
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Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering 11 Quantum Computation and Quantum Information 12 Network Science 12 Modern Electrodynamics 12 A First Course in General Relativity 12 A Student’s Manual for A First Course in General Relativity 12 Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model 12 Modern Particle Physics 12
COSMOLOGY, RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION 7
Gravity’s Fatal Attraction Spacetime and Geometry Modern General Relativity Introduction to Cosmology Gravitational Lensing
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GENERAL, CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 7
Modern Classical Mechanics Essential Statistical Physics Introduction to Electrodynamics The Physics of Energy Physical Mathematics Mathematics for Physicists NETWORK SCIENCE
A First Course in Network Science NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond Elementary Particle Physics Quantum Field Theory Foundations of Nuclear and Particle Physics Modern Elementary Particle Physics
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ASTRONOMY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE
The Cosmos Astronomy in the New Millennium Fifth edition Jay M. Pasachoff and Alex Filippenko
Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves. July 2019 276 x 219 mm 732pp 409 b/w illus. 739 colour illus. 5 maps 978-1-108-43138-5 Paperback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
To Measure the Sky An Introduction to Observational Astronomy Second edition Frederick R. Chromey
A quantitative yet accessible undergraduate introduction to the collection and analysis of observational data in optical and infrared astronomy. October 2016 246 x 189 mm 472pp 274 b/w illus. 978-1-107-57256-0 Paperback £50.99 / US$65.99 X
Fundamental Planetary Science
An Introduction to Astrobiology
An Introduction to the Solar System
Physics, Chemistry and Habitability Jack J. Lissauer and Imke de Pater
Third edition Edited by David A. Rothery Iain Gilmour and Mark A. Sephton
Third edition Edited by David A. Rothery Neil McBride and Iain Gilmour
A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.
This updated third edition explores the origin and nature of life, habitable environments in our solar system and exoplanet discoveries.
Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System’s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.
July 2019 247 x 187 mm 650pp 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 200 exercises 978-1-108-41198-1 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
March 2018 263 x 210 mm 398pp 200 colour illus. 68 exercises 978-1-108-43083-8 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X
January 2018 263 x 210 mm 440pp 328 colour illus. 96 exercises 978-1-108-43084-5 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X
Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium
Foundations of Astrophysics
ASTROPHYSICS
Fundamentals of Astrophysics Stanley P. Owocki
A one-semester introduction to astrophysics for science and engineering majors who have taken college-level, calculusbased physics. May 2021 244 x 170 mm c.304pp 978-1-108-84439-0 Hardback c. £39.99 / c. US$49.99 X
Barbara Ryden and Richard W. Pogge
This concise textbook covers all aspects of the interstellar and intergalactic medium, for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. March 2021 244 x 170 mm c.280pp 978-1-108-74877-3 Paperback £29.99 / US$39.99 X
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Barbara Ryden and Bradley M. Peterson
A contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors taking a two-semester survey course. August 2020 246 x 189 mm 610pp 16 colour illus. 978-1-108-83195-6 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
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Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Stars and Stellar Processes
From Primordial Gas to Present-Day Galaxies Andrea Cimatti Filippo Fraternali and Carlo Nipoti
Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.
A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to presentday galaxies.
Mike Guidry
February 2019 246 x 189 mm 572pp 253 b/w illus. 978-1-107-19788-6 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics Second edition Bradley W. Carroll and Dale A. Ostlie
A comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the entire astrophysics curriculum in one volume. September 2017 246 x 189 mm 1359pp 978-1-108-42216-1 Hardback £74.99 / US$101.99 X
October 2019 246 x 189 mm 582pp 245 b/w illus. 978-1-107-13476-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
Modern Condensed Matter Physics Steven M. Girvin and Kun Yang
BIOPHYSICS
Methods in Molecular Biophysics Structure, Dynamics, Function for Biology and Medicine Second edition Nathan R. Zaccai Igor N. Serdyuk and Joseph Zaccai
A comprehensive graduate textbook explaining key physical methods in biology, reflecting the very latest research in this fast-moving field. May 2017 276 x 219 mm 702pp 825 b/w illus. 978-1-107-05637-4 Hardback £55.99 / US$72.99 X
Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics Marvin L. Cohen and Steven G. Louie
Comprehensive and accessible coverage from the basics to advanced topics in modern quantum condensed matter physics.
Covering all the central areas and contemporary topics of this diverse field, Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics is a much-needed textbook for graduate students.
February 2019 246 x 189 mm 714pp 247 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-1-107-13739-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
May 2016 246 x 189 mm 460pp 246 b/w illus. 9 tables 100 exercises 978-0-521-51331-9 Hardback £56.99 / US$75.99 X
Solid State Physics Essential Concepts Second edition David W. Snoke
Quantum Theory of Materials Efthimios Kaxiras and John D. Joannopoulos
Focuses on the essential concepts needed for an intuitive understanding of modern solid state theory and its experimental applications.
An accessible overview of the concepts and tools essential to the physics of materials, with applications, exercises, and color figures.
January 2020 246 x 189 mm 765pp 265 b/w illus. 270 exercises 978-1-107-19198-3 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 X
June 2019 246 x 189 mm 674pp 242 colour illus. 45 tables 125 exercises 978-0-521-11711-1 Hardback £64.99 / US$89.99 X
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Physics of Electronic Materials Principles and Applications Jørgen Rammer
A comprehensive textbook explaining the physics of electronic materials and describing numerous practical applications of electronic devices. March 2017 246 x 189 mm 450pp 276 b/w illus. 978-1-107-08494-0 Hardback £56.99 / US$73.99 X
COSMOLOGY, RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION
Gravity’s Fatal Attraction Black Holes in the Universe Third edition Mitchell Begelman and Martin Rees
This lavishly illustrated text, by two leading experts, presents all the current evidence for black holes and their cosmic context. November 2020 246 x 189 mm 350pp 978-1-108-81905-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$31.99 X
Introduction to Cosmology
Gravitational Lensing
Second edition Barbara Ryden
Scott Dodelson
A substantial update of this award-winning and highly regarded cosmology textbook, for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy. November 2016 247 x 174 mm 276pp 75 b/w illus. 5 tables 978-1-107-15483-4 Hardback £39.99 / US$52.99 X
This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds. June 2017 247 x 174 mm 234pp 87 b/w illus. 14 colour illus. 978-1-107-12976-4 Hardback £40.99 / US$51.99 X
Spacetime and Geometry
Modern General Relativity
An Introduction to General Relativity Sean M. Carroll
Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology Mike Guidry
An accessible introductory textbook on general relativity, covering the theory’s foundations, mathematical formalism and major applications.
Introduces the physics of general relativity in relation to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves.
August 2019 246 x 189 mm 516pp 108 b/w illus. 978-1-108-48839-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X
January 2019 246 x 189 mm 622pp 1500 b/w illus. 978-1-107-19789-3 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99 X
GENERAL, CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
Modern Classical Mechanics T. M. Helliwell and V. V. Sahakian
Presents classical mechanics as a thriving field with strong connections to modern physics, with numerous worked examples and homework problems.
Essential Statistical Physics Malcolm P. Kennett
Delivers a clear and concise exposition of key topics in statistical physics, accompanied by detailed derivations and practice problems. July 2020 246 x 189 mm 260pp 78 b/w illus. 978-1-108-48078-9 Hardback £29.99 / US$38.99 X
December 2020 246 x 189 mm 704pp 978-1-108-83497-1 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
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Introduction to Electrodynamics
The Physics of Energy
Physical Mathematics
Mathematics for Physicists
Fourth edition David J. Griffiths
Robert L. Jaffe and Washington Taylor
Second edition Kevin Cahill
This is a re-issued and affordable printing of the widely used undergraduate electrodynamics textbook.
A comprehensive and unified introduction to the science of energy sources, uses, and systems for students, scientists, engineers, and professionals.
With examples drawn from contemporary physics this book clearly explains the mathematics graduate students need to succeed in their courses.
Introductory Concepts and Methods Alexander Altland and Jan von Delft
January 2018 279 x 219 mm 894pp 600 b/w illus. 100 colour illus. 978-1-107-01665-1 Hardback £59.99 / US$81.99 X
August 2019 247 x 174 mm 778pp 71 b/w illus. 465 exercises 978-1-108-47003-2 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 X
June 2017 234 x 191 mm 620pp 453 b/w illus. 11 tables 978-1-108-42041-9 Hardback £54.99 / US$71.99 X
Introduces fundamental concepts and computational methods of mathematics from the perspective of physicists. February 2019 246 x 189 mm 720pp 313 b/w illus. 978-1-108-47122-0 Hardback £39.99 / US$52.99 X
INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD MODEL AND BEYOND Quantum Field Theory, Symmetries and Phenomenology
STUART RABY
NETWORK SCIENCE
A First Course in Network Science Filippo Menczer Santo Fortunato and Clayton A. Davis
A practical introduction to network science for students across business, cognitive science, neuroscience, sociology, biology, engineering and other disciplines. February 2020 246 x 189 mm c.300pp 131 b/w illus. 131 colour illus. 978-1-108-47113-8 Hardback £34.99 / US$44.99 X
NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond Quantum Field Theory, Symmetries and Phenomenology Stuart Raby
Develops a practical understanding of the theoretical concepts required to understand the Standard Model for a twosemester graduate course.
Elementary Particle Physics
Quantum Field Theory
An Intuitive Introduction Andrew J. Larkoski
From Basics to Modern Topics François Gelis
Introduces the fundamentals of particle physics with a focus on modern developments and an intuitive physical interpretation of results. May 2019 253 x 203 mm 506pp 92 b/w illus. 7 tables 127 exercises 978-1-108-49698-8 Hardback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
A rigorous and self-contained text reviewing the fundamentals of quantum field theory and exploring advanced topics and modern techniques. July 2019 246 x 189 mm 608pp 100 b/w illus. 5 tables 184 exercises 978-1-108-48090-1 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
August 2021 246 x 189 mm c.650pp 978-1-108-49419-9 Hardback c. £59.99 / c. US$79.99 X
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Foundations of Nuclear and Particle Physics
Modern Elementary Particle Physics
T. William Donnelly Joseph A. Formaggio Barry R. Holstein, Richard G. Milner and Bernd Surrow
Explaining and Extending the Standard Model Second edition Gordon Kane
This textbook brings together nuclear and particle physics, balancing theoretical and experimental perspectives for graduates and upper undergraduates.
An updated edition on the now completed Structural Model, providing an invaluable synthesis of cutting-edge research for students and scientists.
April 2017 246 x 189 mm 658pp 978-0-521-76511-4 Hardback £66.99 / US$88.99 X
February 2017 246 x 189 mm 240pp 50 b/w illus. 978-1-107-16508-3 Hardback £46.99 / US$60.99 X
OPTICS
Introduction to Optics Third edition Frank L. Pedrotti Leno M. Pedrotti and Leno S. Pedrotti
A comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the main areas of optics and its modern applications. December 2017 279 x 216 mm 658pp 978-1-108-42826-2 Hardback £50.99 / US$65.99 X
Modern Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
Third edition J. J. Sakurai and Jim Napolitano
Third edition David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter
Horatiu Nastase
A comprehensive and engaging textbook, providing a graduatelevel, non-historical, modern introduction of quantum mechanical concepts.
A clear and accessible introduction to theory and applications of quantum mechanics for junior/senior undergraduate students of physics.
QUANTUM PHYSICS
September 2020 246 x 189 mm 566pp 978-1-108-47322-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$77.99 X
A comprehensive, graduate-level textbook introducing quantum field theory, giving equal emphasis to operator and path integral formalisms. October 2019 246 x 189 mm 730pp 5 b/w illus. 978-1-108-49399-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X
August 2018 246 x 189 mm 508pp 978-1-107-18963-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$75.99 X
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Introduction to Optical Microscopy Second edition Jerome Mertz
Presents a fully updated, selfcontained textbook covering the core theory and practice of both classical and modern optical microscopy techniques. August 2019 246 x 189 mm 462pp 164 b/w illus. 192 exercises 978-1-108-42830-9 Hardback £74.99 / US$105.00 X
CLASSIC TEXTBOOKS
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering A Comprehensive Guide Third edition K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson and S. J. Bence
This highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook teaches all the mathematics for undergraduate courses in the physical sciences. March 2006 247 x 174 mm 1359pp 235 b/w illus. 820 exercises 978-0-521-67971-8 Paperback £39.99 / US$73.99 X
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Quantum Computation and Quantum Information 10th Anniversary Edition Michael A. Nielsen and Isaac L. Chuang
This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context.
Network Science Albert-László Barabási With Márton Pósfai
Illustrated throughout in full colour, this pioneering text is the only book you need for an introduction to network science. July 2016 246 x 189 mm 475pp 371 colour illus. 12 tables 30 exercises 978-1-107-07626-6 Hardback £41.99 / US$55.99 P
Modern Electrodynamics
A First Course in General Relativity
Andrew Zangwill
Second edition Bernard Schutz
An engaging writing style and a strong focus on the physics make this graduate-level textbook a must-have for electromagnetism students. February 2013 246 x 189 mm 998pp 515 b/w illus. 579 exercises 978-0-521-89697-9 Hardback £55.99 / US$70.99 X
December 2010 247 x 174 mm 702pp 200 b/w illus. 10 tables 598 exercises 978-1-107-00217-3 Hardback £56.99 / US$75.99 X
A Student’s Manual for A First Course in General Relativity
Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model
Modern Particle Physics
Matthew D. Schwartz
Robert B. Scott
A modern introduction to quantum field theory for graduates, providing intuitive, physical explanations supported by real-world applications and homework problems.
A comprehensive, up-to-date textbook integrating experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of particle physics.
The only solutions manual providing students with comprehensive cross-referenced solutions to Bernard Schutz’s A First Course in General Relativity. January 2016 246 x 189 mm 370pp 12 b/w illus. 5 tables 63 exercises 978-1-107-63857-0 Paperback £19.99 / US$26.99 X
March 2014 246 x 189 mm 863pp 39 b/w illus. 191 exercises 978-1-107-03473-0 Hardback £64.99 / US$86.99 X
Second edition of a widelyused textbook providing the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with minimal mathematical background. May 2009 246 x 189 mm 406pp 1 b/w illus. 327 exercises 978-0-521-88705-2 Hardback £46.99 / US$70.99 X
Mark Thomson
September 2013 246 x 189 mm 570pp 147 b/w illus. 175 exercises 978-1-107-03426-6 Hardback £45.99 / US$81.99 X
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