Physics 2014

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Welcome to the Physics books catalogue 2014.

Here you will find new and forthcoming titles, representing the highest level of academic research from renowned authors. Our highlights this year include exciting new works including Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics by Alessandro Bettini and Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model by Matthew D. Schwartz.

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Contents

Gauge/String Duality, Hot QCD and Heavy Ion Collisions

Theoretical physics and mathematical physics

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General and classical physics

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Jorge Casalderrey-Solana, Hong Liu, David Mateos, Krishna Rajagopal and Urs Achim Wiedemann

“Once in a generation particle physicists elevate a quantum field theory text to the rank of classic. Two such classics are the texts by Bjorken and Drell and Peskin and Schroeder; it wouldn’t surprise me if this new book by Schwartz joins this illustrious group.”

Mark Wise, California Institute of Technology

Nima Arkani-Hamed, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton “Schwartz has produced a new and valuable introduction to quantum field theory. he has rethought the whole presentation of the subject, from the introductory and foundational concepts to new developments such as effective field theory descriptions of quark dynamics.”

Michael E. Peskin, SLAC, Stanford “Schwartz’s book grew out of a popular year-long course in quantum field theory at harvard ... That the book is neither superficial nor impossibly dense is rather remarkable and makes it easy to understand the course’s success.”

Howard Georgi, Harvard University “In this book, Schwartz gives a thoughtful and modern treatment of many classical and contemporary topics. Students and experienced researchers will find much here of value.”

Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Providing a modern introduction to quantum field theory, this comprehensive textbook develops the Standard Model of particle physics and explains state-of-the-art techniques for performing precision theoretical calculations.

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Intuitive physical discussions of abstract concepts make quantum field theory accessible to students from a variety of backgrounds and interests.

Provides complete coverage, from quantum electrodynamics to the discovery of the higgs boson.

Modern approaches, such as renormalization group methods and effective field theory, play a prominent role.

Assumes only an undergraduate-level understanding of quantum mechanics.

Numerous worked examples and end-ofchapter problems enable students to reproduce classic results and to master quantum field theory.

Cover illustration: O’Keeffe, Georgia (1887–1986): Evening Star III, 1917. New York, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Watercolor on paper, 8 7⁄8 x ll 7⁄8” (22.7 x 30.4 cm). Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Straus Fund. Digital image © The Museum of Modern Art/Scala, Florence.

Particle physics and nuclear physics 6 Statistical physics History, philosophy and foundations of physics

QuANTuM FIElD ThEOrY STANDArD MODEl

Optics, optoelectronics and photonics 4

see page 1

and the

Schwartz 9781107034730 PPC. C M Y K

“A wonderful tour of quantum field theory from the modern perspective, filled with insights on both the conceptual underpinnings and the concrete, elegant calculational tools of the subject.”

Schwartz

Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics 3

Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation 5

see page 1

QuANTuM FIElD ThEOrY and the STANDArD MODEl Matthew D. Schwartz

7 Uwe C. TäUber

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Computational science and modelling 8

Critical Dynamics

see page 3

A Field Theory Approach to Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Scaling Behavior

Plasma physics and fusion physics 9 Econophysics and financial physics 9 Mathematical methods and computational tools Biological physics

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see page 6

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Cosmology, relativity and gravitation 10 Also of interest

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Information on related journals Inside back cover

Introduction to

Elementary Particle Physics Alessandro Bettini SECOND EDITION

Gravity Newtonian, Post-Newtonian, Relativistic

Eric Poisson and Clifford M. Will

see page 10

Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics 2nd edition Alessandro Bettini, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy

Review of the first edition: ‘There are many gems within these pages … The author has managed to bring out the importance of experiment in the field, and to explain both the reasoning and the difficulties behind these experiments, but does not get bogged down in minutiae. We are left with an excellent introduction to the thinking behind modern quantum field theory.’

Todd Huffman, University of Oxford • Fully updated to include the discovery of the Higgs boson, as well as other recent developments, providing undergraduate students with complete coverage of the basic elements of the standard model.

• Physics is emphasised over mathematical rigour, and covers important experiments and the theory linked to them, enabling students to understand the development of key ideas.

• Over 250 problems, 60 of which are new to this edition, help students apply the theory with a focus on physics rather than mathematics.

Hardback 978-1-107-05040-2 | c£40.00 425 pages | 265 b/w illus. | 264 exercises

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Theoretical physics and mathematical physics

Theoretical physics and mathematical physics Path Integrals and Hamiltonians Principles and Methods Belal E. Baaquie National University of Singapore

A succinct introduction to the powerful and flexible combination of Hamiltonian operators and path integrals in quantum mathematics, with a practical emphasis on methodological and mathematical aspects. Essential reading for researchers and graduate students in physics, and engineers whose work touches on quantum mechanics.

2014 247 x 174 mm 432pp 74 b/w illus.

978-1-107-00979-0 Hardback £75.00 Publication March 2014 For all formats available, see

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Gauge/String Duality, Hot QCD and Heavy Ion Collisions Jorge Casalderrey-Solana Universitat de Barcelona

Hong Liu Massachusetts Institute of Technology

David Mateos Universitat de Barcelona

Krishna Rajagopal Massachusetts Institute of Technology

and Urs Achim Wiedemann Conseil Européen de Recherches Nucléaires, Geneva

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to gauge/string duality and its applications to the study of the thermal and transport properties of quark-gluon plasma. It is an ideal reference for students and researchers in string theory, quantum field theory, quantum many-body physics, heavy ion physics and lattice QCD. 2014 246 x 189 mm 504pp 10 b/w illus. 71 colour illus.

978-1-107-02246-1 Hardback £60.00 Publication February 2014 For all formats available, see

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The Bethe Wavefunction Michel Gaudin Translated by Jean-Sébastien Caux Universiteit van Amsterdam

This English translation of Michel Gaudin’s uniquely influential masterpiece La fonction d’onde de Bethe brings this classic work to a new generation of graduate students and researchers in physics. It presents a mixture of mathematics interspersed with powerful physical intuition, retaining the author’s unmistakably honest tone.

2014 247 x 174 mm 360pp 27 b/w illus.

978-1-107-04585-9 Hardback £70.00 Publication February 2014 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107045859

Textbook

Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model Matthew D. Schwartz Harvard University, Massachusetts

Providing a modern introduction to quantum field theory, this comprehensive textbook develops the Standard Model of particle physics and explains state-of-the-art techniques for performing precision theoretical calculations. Intuitive physical discussions of abstract concepts make the subject accessible to students with a variety of backgrounds and interests.

‘This is an excellent graduate-level relativistic quantum field theory text, covering an impressive amount of material often with a very novel presentation. It would be ideal either for courses on relativistic quantum field theory or for courses on the Standard Model of elementary particle interactions. The book provides interesting insights and covers many modern topics not usually presented in current texts such as spinor-helicity methods and on-shell recursion relations, heavy quark effective theory and soft-collinear effective field theory. It is nice to see the modern point of view on the predictive power of non-renormalizable theories discussed. Once in a generation particle physicists elevate a quantum field theory text to the rank of classic.

Two such classics are the texts by Bjorken and Drell and Peskin and Schroeder; it wouldn’t surprise me if this new book by Schwartz joins this illustrious group.’

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Contents: Part I. Field Theory: 1. Microscopic theory of radiation; 2. Lorentz invariance and second quantization; 3. Classical Field Theory; 4. Old-fashioned perturbation theory; 5. Cross sections and decay rates; 6. The S-matrix and time-ordered products; 7. Feynman rules; Part II. Quantum Electrodynamics: 8. Spin 1 and gauge invariance; 9. Scalar QED; 10. Spinors; 11. Spinor solutions and CPT; 12. Spin and statistics; 13. Quantum electrodynamics; 14. Path integrals; Part III. Renormalization: 15. The Casimir effect; 16. Vacuum polarization; 17. The anomalous magnetic moment; 18. Mass renormalization; 19. Renormalized perturbation theory; 20. Infrared divergences; 21. Renormalizability; 22. Non-renormalizable theories; 23. The renormalization group; 24. Implications of Unitarity; Part IV. The Standard Model: 25. Yang–Mills theory; 26. Quantum YangMills theory; 27. Gluon scattering and the spinor-helicity formalism; 28. Spontaneous symmetry breaking; 29. Weak interactions; 30. Anomalies; 31. Precision tests of the standard model; 32. QCD and the parton model; Part V. Advanced Topics: 33. Effective actions and Schwinger proper time; 34. Background fields; 35. Heavyquark physics; 36. Jets and effective field theory; Appendices; References; Index.

2013 246 x 189 mm 952pp 39 b/w illus. 191 exercises 978-1-107-03473-0 Hardback £55.00 For all formats available, see

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Boundary Conformal Field Theory and the Worldsheet Approach to D-Branes Andreas Recknagel King’s College London

and Volker Schomerus DESY Theory Group

Written by internationally renowned experts, this comprehensive introduction to boundary conformal field theory extends from theoretical foundations to recent developments, with an emphasis on the algebraic treatment of string backgrounds. Providing numerous worked examples, this reference is of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics and mathematics.

Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

2013 247 x 174 mm 346pp 12 b/w illus.

978-0-521-83223-6 Hardback £65.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9780521832236

Mark Wise, California Institute of Technology

eBooks available at www.cambridge.org/ebookstore

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General and classical physics

General and classical physics Textbook

An Introduction to Mechanics Second edition Daniel Kleppner Massachusetts Institute of Technology

and Robert Kolenkow

Now brought up to date, this improved second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and secondyear undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. The book retains all the features of the first edition, but with new examples taken from recent developments and a solutions manual for instructors at www.cambridge.org/ kandk.

Contents: 1. Vectors and kinematics; 2. Newton’s laws; 3. Forces and equations of motion; 4. Momentum; 5. Work and energy; 6. Small oscillations, stability, and collisions; 7. Angular momentum and fixed axis rotation; 8. Rigid body motion; 9. Noninertial systems and fictitious forces; 10. Central force motion; 11. The harmonic oscillator; 12. The special theory of relativity; 13. Relativistic dynamics; 14. Spacetime physics; Index.

2013 246 x 189 mm 566pp 675 b/w illus. 241 exercises 978-0-521-19811-0 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9780521198110

A Student’s Guide to Lagrangians and Hamiltonians Patrick Hamill San José State University, California

A concise but rigorous treatment of variational techniques, focussing primarily on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, this book is ideal for physics, engineering and mathematics students.

Written in clear, simple language and featuring numerous worked examples and exercises, this book is a valuable supplement to courses in mechanics.

2013 228 x 152 mm 180pp 26 b/w illus. 143 exercises 978-1-107-04288-9 Hardback £40.00 978-1-107-61752-0 Paperback £16.99 For all formats available, see

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Scientific Inference Learning from Data Simon Vaughan University of Leicester

Providing the knowledge and practical experience to begin analysing scientific data, this book is ideal for physical sciences students wishing to improve their data handling skills. Key concepts are developed through a combination of figures, worked examples, example computer code and case studies using real data.

2013 247 x 174 mm 236pp 63 b/w illus.

978-1-107-02482-3 Hardback £50.00 978-1-107-60759-0 Paperback £19.99 For all formats available, see

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Statistical Data Analysis for the Physical Sciences Adrian Bevan Queen Mary, University of London

A modern introduction to statistics, this book is ideal for undergraduates in physics. It covers the basic topics as well as advanced and modern subjects, such as neural networks, decision trees, fitting techniques and issues concerning limit or interval setting. Worked examples and case studies illustrate the techniques presented.

‘This is a very useful compendium of the statistical techniques used in high energy physics experiments. I would recommend it particularly to undergraduate and PhD students entering for the first time our field.’

Riccardo Faccini, Sapienza Università di Roma 2013 247 x 174 mm 229pp 52 b/w illus. 132 exercises 978-1-107-03001-5 Hardback £40.00 978-1-107-67034-1 Paperback £18.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107030015

Textbook

Electricity and Magnetism Third edition Edward M. Purcell and David J. Morin Harvard University, Massachusetts

New edition of a classic textbook, introducing students to electricity and magnetism, featuring SI units and additional examples and problems.

‘Although the basic physics remains largely unchanged, the Purcell and Morin book has many clarifying discussions … and most chapters end with current applications and a summary. Solutions to the problems

represent roughly one-quarter of the text – they are a most welcome addition, particularly for self-study.

(Purcell wrote out a solution manual by hand – mainly for instructors! – to accompany his first edition).’

H. Henry Stroke, Physics Today

Contents: 1. Electrostatics: charges and fields; 2. The electric potential; 3. Electric fields around conductors; 4. Electric currents; 5. The fields of moving charges; 6. The magnetic field; 7. Electromagnetic induction; 8. Alternating-current circuits; 9. Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves; 10. Electric fields in matter; 11. Magnetic fields in matter; Appendixes; References; Index.

2013 234 x 203 mm 853pp 614 b/w illus. 592 exercises 978-1-107-01402-2 Hardback £40.00 For all formats available, see

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Modern Electrodynamics Andrew Zangwill Georgia Institute of Technology

An engaging writing style and a strong focus on the physics make this graduate-level textbook a must-have for electromagnetism students.

‘An outstanding achievement on so many levels, including scope, depth, insight, pedagogy, and historical background. It will become an instant classic.’

John D. Joannopoulos, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Contents: 1. Mathematical preliminaries; 2. The Maxwell equations; 3. Electrostatics; 4. Electric multipoles; 5. Conducting matter; 6. Dielectric matter; 7. Laplace’s Equation; 8. Poisson’s Equation; 9. Steady current; 10. Magnetostatics; 11. Magnetic multipoles; 12. Magnetic force and energy; 13. Magnetic matter; 14. Dynamic and quasistatic fields; 15. General electromagnetic fields; 16. Waves in vacuum; 17. Waves in simple matter; 18. Waves in dispersive matter; 19. Guided and confined waves; 20. Retardation and radiation; 21. Scattering and diffraction; 22. Special relativity; 23. Fields from moving charges; 24. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods; Appendixes; Index.

2013 246 x 189 mm 996pp 515 b/w illus. 579 exercises 978-0-521-89697-9 Hardback £50.00 For all formats available, see

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Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics

Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics Critical Dynamics A Field Theory Approach to Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Scaling Behavior Uwe C. Täuber Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Providing a comprehensive and unified overview of complex interacting systems common in physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, and the social sciences, this book introduces powerful mathematical techniques, equipping students with a mathematical toolbox of relevant skills, with each chapter supported by carefully tailored problems for solution.

2014 247 x 174 mm 488pp 115 b/w illus. 2 tables 79 exercises 978-0-521-84223-5 Hardback £55.00 Publication March 2014 For all formats available, see

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Introduction to Graphene-Based Nanomaterials From Electronic Structure to Quantum Transport Luis E. F. Foa Torres

Granular Media Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris

Feynman Diagram Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics

Yoël Forterre

Radi A. Jishi

Between Fluid and Solid Bruno Andreotti

Polytech Marseille

California State University, Los Angeles

and Olivier Pouliquen

This introduction to Feynman diagram techniques shows their application to the analysis of complex manyparticle systems. Detailed derivations of formulas, case studies and chapter exercises with online solutions make this a valuable resource for researchers and advanced undergraduate students in condensed matter theory, many-body physics and electrical engineering.

Polytech Marseille

Sand, rice, sugar, snow, cement...

Although ubiquitous in our daily lives, granular media still challenge engineers and fascinate researchers. This book provides the state-of-the-art of the physics of granular media and recent advances in the field for graduate students and researchers in physics, applied mathematics and engineering.

2013 247 x 174 mm 469pp 235 b/w illus.

978-1-107-03479-2 Hardback £70.00

2013 247 x 174 mm 411pp 119 b/w illus. 113 exercises 978-1-107-02517-2 Hardback £70.00

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Materials in Mechanical Extremes

Nonequilibrium Many-Body Theory of Quantum Systems

Fundamentals and Applications Neil Bourne

Exploring the underlying principles of materials under extreme external pressures, this unified guide provides a toolbox for assessing and predicting their behaviour and applying them to practical design situations. Real-world examples are included from a range of natural phenomena and industrial applications across science and engineering.

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

2013 247 x 174 mm 539pp 225 b/w illus. 25 tables 978-1-107-02375-8 Hardback £70.00

Stephan Roche

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Catalan Insitute of Nanotechnology – ICN

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and Jean-Christophe Charlier Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium

Beginning with an introduction to carbon-based nanomaterials, their electronic properties, and general concepts in quantum transport, this detailed primer describes the most effective theoretical and computational methods and tools for simulating graphene-based systems. A perfect introductory resource for graduate students and researchers in nanoscience and nanotechnology, materials science and nanoelectronics.

2014 246 x 189 mm 448pp 270 b/w illus. 30 exercises 978-1-107-03083-1 Hardback £60.00 Publication January 2014 For all formats available, see

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Strong-Coupling Theory of HighTemperature Superconductivity Alexandre S. Alexandrov Loughborough University

High-temperature superconductivity has transformed solid state science; however there is no single accepted theory to explain its origin. This book introduces the strong-coupling or bipolaron theory and is aimed at researchers and academics. It provides a thorough and balanced overview of the theory, discussing experimental observations, applications and alternative theories.

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A Modern Introduction Gianluca Stefanucci Università degli Studi di Roma ‘Tor Vergata’

and Robert van Leeuwen University of Jyväskylä, Finland

A pedagogical introduction to nonequilibrium theory, time-dependent phenomena and excited state properties, for graduate students and researchers.

2013 247 x 174 mm 614pp 103 b/w illus. 3 tables 79 exercises 978-0-521-76617-3 Hardback £60.00 For all formats available, see

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The Physics of Deformation and Fracture of Polymers Ali S. Argon Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A physical, mechanism-based presentation of the plasticity and fracture of polymers, covering industrial scale applications through to nanoscale biofluidic devices.

2013 247 x 174 mm 532pp 235 b/w illus. 15 tables 978-0-521-82184-1 Hardback £85.00 For all formats available, see

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2013 247 x 174 mm 194pp 61 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-1-107-01855-6 Hardback £65.00 For all formats available, see

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Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics / Optics, optoelectronics and photonics Field Theories of Condensed Matter Physics Second edition Eduardo Fradkin

Optics, optoelectronics and photonics

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presents the physics of the most challenging problems in condensed matter using the conceptual framework of quantum field theory.

2013 247 x 174 mm 852pp 113 b/w illus.

978-0-521-76444-5 Hardback £55.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum Transport Atom to Transistor Supriyo Datta Purdue University, Indiana

This book presents the atomistic theory of matter related to current flow.

MATLAB code and videostreamed lectures are available on the Web. 2005 247 x 174 mm 420pp 978-0-521-63145-7 Hardback £80.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9780521631457

New in Paperback

Colloidal Suspension Rheology Jan Mewis Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

and Norman J. Wagner University of Delaware

With material presented in an introductory manner, and complex mathematical derivations kept to a minimum, this is the first book devoted to the comprehensive study of colloidal rheology in all its aspects. An essential guide for industrial researchers and practitioners, this book is also ideal for specialised graduate courses.

Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering

2013 247 x 174 mm 413pp 978-1-107-62280-7 Paperback £45.00 Also available 978-0-521-51599-3 Hardback £90.00 For all formats available, see

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Introduction to Modern Digital Holography With Matlab Ting-Chung Poon Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

The Quantum Theory of Nonlinear Optics Peter D. Drummond Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria

and Mark Hillery Hunter College, City University of New York

This self-contained treatment of field quantization requires no prior knowledge of nonlinear optics.

Supplemented by end-of-chapter exercises and detailed examples of calculation techniques in different systems, it is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in nonlinear optics, condensed matter physics, quantum information and atomic physics.

Advance praise: ‘This book is a valuable contribution to the scientific literature by addressing issues that fall at the boundary between quantum optics and nonlinear optics. It is exactly at this boundary where one might expect exciting advances to develop in the coming years. The authors have done a good job in selecting the topics for inclusion in their very fine text.’

Robert W. Boyd, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Quantum Nonlinear Optics, University of Ottawa, and University of Rochester 2014 246 x 189 mm 368pp 17 b/w illus. 10 tables 50 exercises 978-1-107-00421-4 Hardback £50.00 Publication April 2014 For all formats available, see

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Lasers and Electro-optics Fundamentals and Engineering Second edition Christopher C. Davis University of Maryland, College Park

Covering a broad range of topics in optical physics and engineering, this textbook is invaluable for undergraduate students studying laser physics, optoelectronics, photonics and optical engineering. This revised second edition covers the basic theory of applied optics and explains the structures and operational characteristics of lasers and related systems.

2014 246 x 189 mm 896pp 490 b/w illus. 115 exercises 978-0-521-86029-1 Hardback £50.00 Publication February 2014 For all formats available, see

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and Jung-Ping Liu Feng Chia University, Taiwan

Building up from the basic principles of optics, this straightforward introduction to digital holography, aimed at graduate students, engineers and researchers, describes modern techniques and applications, plus all the necessary underlying theory. Supporting Matlab code is available for download online, and homework problems are accompanied by an instructor solution manual.

2014 247 x 174 mm 248pp 124 b/w illus. 28 tables 978-1-107-01670-5 Hardback £60.00 Publication January 2014 For all formats available, see

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Ceramic Lasers Akio Ikesue World-Lab. Co. Ltd.

Yan Lin Aung World-Lab. Co. Ltd.

and Voicu Lupei National Institute of Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics

Co-authored by one of the pioneers of this field, the book describes the fabrication technology and theoretical characterization of ceramic material properties. It describes novel types of solid lasers and other optics using ceramic materials, making it an invaluable guide for physicists, materials scientists and engineers working on laser ceramics.

2013 247 x 174 mm 455pp 245 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-0-521-11408-0 Hardback £70.00 For all formats available, see

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Plasmonic Nanoelectronics and Sensing Er-Ping Li A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore

and Hong-Son Chu A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore

Covering plasmonic technology from fundamental theory and numerical methods to real fabricated components and devices for nanophotonics, nanoelectronic and sensing applications.

Ideal for researchers, engineers and graduate students in the fields of

Optics, optoelectronics and photonics / Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation nanophotonics and nanoelectronics as well as optical biosensing.

EuMA High Frequency Technologies Series

2014 247 x 174 mm 264pp 170 b/w illus. 10 tables 978-1-107-02702-2 Hardback £80.00 Publication February 2014

New in Paperback Textbook

Quantum Mechanics Gennaro Auletta Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana

Mauro Fortunato

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Cassa depositi e prestiti S.p.A., Italy

www.cambridge.org/9781107027022

and Giorgio Parisi

Transmission Lines Equivalent Circuits, Electromagnetic Theory, and Photons Richard Collier University of Cambridge

A rigorous and straightforward treatment of analog, digital and optical transmission lines, which avoids using complex mathematics.

The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series

2013 247 x 174 mm 330pp 195 b/w illus.

978-1-107-02600-1 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation An Introduction to Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena and Quantum Dissipation A. O. Caldeira Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

Reviewing macroscopic quantum phenomena and quantum dissipation, from the phenomenology of magnetism and superconductivity to the presentation of alternative models for quantum dissipation, this book develops the basic material necessary to understand the quantum dynamics of macroscopic variables. It is ideal for graduate students and researchers.

2014 247 x 174 mm 320pp 58 b/w illus.

978-0-521-11375-5 Hardback £50.00 Publication March 2014

Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’, Italy

A strong narrative and over 300 worked problems and proofs lead the student from experiment, through general principles of the theory, to modern applications. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from this new perspective on the fundamental physical paradigm and its applications.

‘A truly original treatment that towers over most of its competitors and makes many of them look pedestrian. Auletta, Fortunato and Parisi’s handsomely produced book will benefit thousands of students and has the potential to rekindle the passion of many teachers who have taught quantum mechanics for so long that they yawn even at the thought of teaching it again. This is the freshest new treatment of a well-established branch of physics I have read for more than a decade, as far away as I can imagine from being ‘yet another book on quantum mechanics’.’

Times Higher Education Supplement

Contents: Introduction; Part I. Basic Features of Quantum Mechanics: 1. From classical mechanics to quantum mechanics; 2. Quantum observable and states; 3. Quantum dynamics; 4. Examples of quantum dynamics; 5. Density matrix; Part II. More Advanced Topics: 6. Angular momentum and spin; 7. Identical particles; 8. Symmetries and conservation laws; 9. The measurement problem; Part III. Matter and Light: 10. Perturbations and approximation methods; 11. Hydrogen and helium atoms; 12. Hydrogen molecular ion; 13. Quantum optics; Part IV. Quantum Information: State and Correlations: 14. Quantum theory of open systems; 15. State measurement in quantum mechanics; 16. Entanglement: non-separability; 17. Entanglement: quantum information; References; Index.

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Quantum Error Correction Edited by Daniel A. Lidar University of Southern California

and Todd A. Brun University of Southern California

This work focuses on quantum error correction. It reviews various methods to control quantum errors and covers experimental and practical issues.

Basic as well as advanced theory and topics from cutting-edge research make this book invaluable at the graduate level and as a reference for experts in quantum information science.

2013 247 x 174 mm 688pp 141 b/w illus. 6 tables 978-0-521-89787-7 Hardback £70.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum Information Theory Mark M. Wilde Louisiana State University

Finally, here is a modern, self-contained text on quantum information theory suitable for graduate-level courses.

Developing the subject ‘from the ground up’ it covers classical results as well as major advances of the past decade, such as superadditivity of private, coherent and Holevo information, and the superactivation of quantum capacity.

2013 247 x 174 mm 669pp 85 b/w illus. 260 exercises 978-1-107-03425-9 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum Computing since Democritus Scott Aaronson Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Takes students and researchers on a tour through some of the deepest ideas of maths, computer science and physics.

2013 228 x 152 mm 398pp 25 b/w illus.

978-0-521-19956-8 Paperback £24.99 For all formats available, see

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Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation / Particle physics and nuclear physics Advanced Quantum Mechanics A Practical Guide Yuli V. Nazarov Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands

and Jeroen Danon Niels Bohr Institutet, Copenhagen

An accessible introduction to advanced quantum theory, this textbook focuses on its practical applications and is ideal for graduate students in physics.

experiment in the field, and to explain both the reasoning and the difficulties behind these experiments, but does not get bogged down in minutiae. We are left with an excellent introduction to the thinking behind modern quantum field theory.’

Todd Huffman, University of Oxford

hadronic interactions; 15. Electroweak unification; 16. Tests of the Standard Model; 17. The Higgs boson; 18. The Standard Model and beyond; Appendixes; References; Further reading; Index.

2013 246 x 189 mm 570pp 147 b/w illus. 175 exercises 978-1-107-03426-6 Hardback £40.00 For all formats available, see

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Contents: Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; 1. Preliminary notions; 2. Nucleons, leptons and mesons; 3. Symmetries; 4. Hadrons; 5. Quantum electrodynamics; 6. Chromodynamics; 7. Weak interactions; 8. The neutral mesons oscillations and CP violation; 9. The standard model; 10. Neutrinos; 11. Epilogue; Appendixes; References; Index.

Quantum Concepts in Physics

2014 246 x 189 mm 480pp 265 b/w illus. 264 exercises 978-1-107-05040-2 Hardback £40.00 Publication February 2014

Giving an accurate account of the concepts, theorems and their justification, this book is a systematic treatment of perturbative QCD. It relates the concepts to experimental data, giving strong motivations for the methods. Ideal for graduate students starting their work in high-energy physics, it will also interest experienced researchers.

2013 246 x 189 mm 368pp 79 b/w illus. 70 exercises 978-0-521-76150-5 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

An Alternative Approach to the Understanding of Quantum Mechanics Malcolm Longair University of Cambridge

Innovative account of the origins of quantum mechanics told from a historical perspective, for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

2013 246 x 189 mm 459pp 77 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-1-107-01709-2 Hardback £40.00 For all formats available, see

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Particle physics and nuclear physics Textbook

Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics Second edition Alessandro Bettini Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy

Fully updated coverage of the basic elements of particle physics for undergraduates, including the Higgs boson discovery and other recent developments. Physics is emphasised rather than mathematical rigour and coverage of important experiments shows students how ideas developed.

Over 250 problems, with solutions online, encourage students to apply the theory.

Review of the first edition: ‘There are many gems within these pages … The author has managed to bring out the importance of

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Modern Particle Physics Mark Thomson University of Cambridge

Comprehensive, up-to-date textbook, integrating recent experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of the field to undergraduate and graduate students.

Physical theory is made accessible with coverage of underlying principles, full mathematical derivations, worked examples of experimental applications, and end-of-chapter problems.

‘This advanced undergraduate textbook provides an excellent introduction to one of the most exciting areas of modern physics.

It combines a pedagogical ‘from first principles’ approach with a comprehensive survey of the latest developments in particle physics, including the recent discovery of the Higgs boson. Thoroughly recommended for both students and teachers alike.’

James Stirling, Imperial College London

Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Underlying concepts; 3. Decay rates and cross sections; 4. The Dirac equation; 5. Interaction by particle exchange; 6. Electron-positron annihilation; 7. Electron-proton elastic scattering; 8. Deep inelastic scattering; 9. Symmetries and the quark model; 10. Quantum chromodynamics; 11. The weak interaction; 12. The weak interactions of leptons; 13. Neutrinos and neutrino oscillations; 14. CP violation and weak

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Foundations of Perturbative QCD John Collins Pennsylvania State University

Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology, 32

2013 244 x 170 mm 638pp 245 b/w illus. 104 exercises 978-1-107-64525-7 Paperback £44.99 Also available 978-0-521-85533-4 Hardback £86.00 For all formats available, see

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High-pT Physics in the Heavy Ion Era Jan Rak University of Jyväskylä, Finland

and Michael J. Tannenbaum Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York

Aimed at graduate students and new researchers in the field of high-energy nuclear physics, this book examines both high-pT physics and relativistic heavy ion collisions. It provides an overview of the basic concepts of large transverse momentum particle physics, adopting both an experimental and historical focus.

Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology, 34

2013 247 x 174 mm 396pp 202 b/w illus.

978-0-521-19029-9 Hardback £70.00 For all formats available, see

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Particle physics and nuclear physics / Statistical physics / History, philosophy and foundations of physics Dynamics of the Standard Model Second edition John F. Donoghue University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Eugene Golowich University of Massachusetts, Amherst

and Barry R. Holstein University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Describing the fundamental theory of particle physics and its applications, this book provides a detailed account of the Standard Model, focusing on techniques that can produce information about real observed phenomena. This is a valuable book for graduate students and researchers in particle physics, nuclear physics and related fields.

Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology, 35

2014 247 x 174 mm 592pp 62 b/w illus.

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A Student’s Guide to Entropy Don S. Lemons Bethel College, Kansas

Striving to explore the subject in as simple a manner as possible, this book helps readers understand the elusive concept of entropy, and is an ideal supplement to undergraduate courses in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics. Nearly 50 end-of-chapter exercises test readers’ understanding.

Contents: 1. Thermodynamic entropy; 2. Statistical entropy; 3. Entropy of classical systems; 4. Entropy of quantized systems; 5. Entropy of a non-isolated system; 6. Entropy of Fermion systems; 7. Entropy of Boson system; 8. Entropy of information; Epilogue; Appendixes; Index.

2013 228 x 152 mm 194pp 38 b/w illus. 51 exercises 978-1-107-01156-4 Hardback £45.00 978-1-107-65397-9 Paperback £17.99 For all formats available, see

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Statistical physics New in Paperback

A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics Third edition David P. Landau University of Georgia

and Kurt Binder Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany

Expanding the discussion of Monte Carlo simulation in physics and related areas, this edition, first published in 2009, now contains material describing powerful new algorithms, recent technical advances and key applications.

Many examples, recipes, case studies, and exercises are included, making this an ideal textbook for graduates and researchers.

Review of the first edition: ‘This book will serve as a useful introduction to those entering the field, while for those already versed in the subject it provides a timely survey of what has been achieved.’

D. C. Rapaport, Journal of Statistical Physics 2013 244 x 170 mm 488pp 978-1-107-64980-4 Paperback £36.99 Also available 978-0-521-76848-1 Hardback £57.00 For all formats available, see

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Introduction to the Statistical Physics of Integrable Many-body Systems Ladislav Šamaj Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences

and Zoltán Bajnok Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest

This book considers a variety of models of integrable systems and demonstrates a number of situations to which they can be applied. It includes topics not traditionally covered in literature, such as (1+1)-dimensional QFT. Suitable for graduate students and researchers in statistical physics, quantum mechanics and mathematical and theoretical physics.

2013 247 x 174 mm 523pp 29 b/w illus. 113 exercises 978-1-107-03043-5 Hardback £80.00 For all formats available, see

advanced undergraduate/masters-level students and researchers in complexity science and related areas. Includes plentiful examples and real-world applications.

London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, 408

2013 228 x 152 mm 454pp 40 b/w illus.

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History, philosophy and foundations of physics Einstein’s Opponents The Public Controversy about the Theory of Relativity in the 1920s Milena Wazeck University of East Anglia

Translated by Geoffrey S. Koby Kent State University, Ohio

Exploring the ferocious opposition which once surrounded the theory of relativity, this fascinating account details the strategies and motivations of Einstein’s detractors. A unique insight into the dynamics of scientific controversies, ideal for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of physics, popular science, and the public understanding of science.

2013 247 x 174 mm 384pp 33 b/w illus.

978-1-107-01744-3 Hardback £65.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum Theory at the Crossroads Reconsidering the 1927 Solvay Conference Guido Bacciagaluppi

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University of Aberdeen

Complexity Science

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London

The Warwick Master’s Course Edited by Robin Ball University of Warwick

Vassili Kolokoltsov University of Warwick

and Robert S. MacKay University of Warwick

Many issues of global importance reveal an urgent need for a new generation trained to understand the mathematics of complex systems. This book presents the essential mathematical aspects of complexity science, suitable for

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and Antony Valentini

This book, first published in 2009, contains a complete translation of the original proceedings of the 1927 Solvay conference, with background essays and an extensive analysis in light of current research. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in physics, and the history and philosophy of quantum theory.

‘Considering the development of quantum mechanics, Quantum Theory at the Crossroads offers a very stimulating viewpoint as its authors

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History, philosophy and foundations of physics / Computational science and modelling take a rather polarizing stance.

Overall, it provides an important and inspiring history of quantum mechanics, being most valuable for its translation of the conference proceedings and its account of de Broglie’s often neglected pilot-wave theory.’

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Complexity and the Arrow of Time Edited by Charles H. Lineweaver Australian National University, Canberra

Paul C. W. Davies

Foundations of Quantum Gravity James Lindesay Howard University, Washington DC

Exploring how the subtleties of quantum coherence can be consistently incorporated into Einstein’s theory of gravitation, this book is ideal for researchers interested in the foundations of quantum physics. Extensive diagrams summarise the mathematics, enabling readers to bypass the need for a detailed understanding of the steps involved.

2013 247 x 174 mm 416pp 79 b/w illus.

978-1-107-00840-3 Hardback £70.00 For all formats available, see

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String Theory and the Scientific Method Richard Dawid

Arizona State University

Universität Wien, Austria

and Michael Ruse

Why do string theorists have such a strong belief in their theory despite the lack of empirical confirmation? This book explores this question, offering a novel insight into the understanding of the scientific process. Aimed at physicists and philosophers of science, the book avoids mathematical formalism and explains technical terms.

Florida State University

There is a widespread assumption that the universe in general, and life in particular, is ‘getting more complex with time’. This book brings together a wide range of experts in science, philosophy and theology and unveils their joint effort in exploring this idea.

They confront essential problems behind the theory of complexity and the role of life within it: what is complexity?

When does it increase, and why? Is the universe evolving towards states of ever greater complexity and diversity? If so, what is the source of this universal enrichment? This book addresses those difficult questions, and offers a unique cross-disciplinary perspective on some of the most profound issues at the heart of science and philosophy. Readers will gain insights in complexity that reach deep into key areas of physics, biology, complexity science, philosophy and religion.

‘The emergence of complex systems after the Big Bang, from a Universe that started out in a very simple state, is one of the great puzzles of science. This book provides the best single-volume insight into the nature of this puzzle, and hints at its possible resolution. It may be the answer to life, the Universe, and everything.’

John Gribbin, University of Sussex

Contributors: Charles H. Lineweaver, Paul C. W. Davies, Michael Ruse, Eric J. Chaisson, Seth Lloyd, Marcelo Gleiser, Simon Conway Morris, Stuart A. Kauffman, D. Eric Smith, David C. Krakauer, David Wolpert, William C. Wimsatt, Philip Clayton 2013 228 x 152 mm 368pp 14 b/w illus.

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‘Richard Dawid provides a fascinating account of string theory, then uses it as a starting point to puzzle over exactly what it is that we do or should want from a satisfactory physical theory more generally. The result is a number of compelling philosophical insights into the nature and practice of modern physics.’

Jeffrey A. Barrett, University of California, Irvine 2013 228 x 152 mm 210pp 5 b/w illus.

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The Principle of the Common Cause Gábor Hofer-Szabó Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Miklós Rédei London School of Economics and Political Science

and László E. Szabó Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

The common cause principle is of central importance in the philosophy of science and has been extensively debated in the foundations of physics, causal explanation and causal modeling.

Written for researchers and graduate students, this book provides one of the

most mathematically rigorous analyses of the notion of common cause.

2013 247 x 174 mm 208pp 10 b/w illus. 2 tables 20 exercises 978-1-107-01935-5 Hardback £55.00 For all formats available, see

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Computational science and modelling New in Paperback

Computational Physics Second edition Jos Thijssen Technische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands

First published in 2007, this second edition was fully updated with several new sections and chapters. It covers many different computational methodologies and will interest graduate students and researchers in theoretical, computational and experimental physics with a background in elementary programming, numerical analysis, and field theory, condensed matter theory and statistical physics.

‘The growing importance of computational physics to physics research as a whole will depend not only on increasingly powerful computers, but also on the continuing development of algorithms and numerical techniques for putting these machines to use. Furthermore, physics departments will need to augment their curricula to provide students with the skills needed to perform research using computers … In Computational Physics, [Jos] Thijssen has produced a book that is well suited to meeting these needs … This book makes it easier to approach a new topic and encourages the reader to consider a modular approach when writing programs.’

Physics Today 2013 247 x 174 mm 634pp 978-1-107-67713-5 Paperback £40.00 Also available 978-0-521-83346-2 Hardback £53.00 For all formats available, see

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Computational Methods for Physics Joel Franklin Reed College, Oregon

Presenting mathematical techniques for physical problems which cannot be solved using traditional mathematical methods, this textbook is invaluable for undergraduate students in physics.

Computational science and modelling / Plasma physics and fusion physics / Econophysics and financial physics / Mathematical methods and computational tools It features over 250 end-of-chapter exercises and a website hosted by the author gives a complete set of programs used to generate the examples and figures.

2013 247 x 174 mm 414pp 107 b/w illus. 264 exercises 978-1-107-03430-3 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

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Plasma physics and fusion physics

Extreme Physics Properties and Behavior of Matter at Extreme Conditions Jeff Colvin Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore

and Jon Larsen Cascade Applied Sciences, Inc., Boulder

Focusing on computational modeling, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic physical theory on matter at extreme conditions and the mathematical modeling techniques involved in numerical simulations of its properties and behavior. End-of-chapter exercises make this an invaluable resource for both academic researchers and graduate students.

Jeffrey P. Freidberg

2013 247 x 174 mm 416pp 95 b/w illus. 8 tables 135 exercises 978-1-107-01967-6 Hardback £65.00

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Comprehensive, self-contained, and clearly written, this fully updated successor to Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics (1987) describes the macroscopic equilibrium and stability of high temperature plasmas – the basic fuel for the development of fusion power. An exceptional resource for graduate students and researchers in plasma and fusion physics.

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Ideal MHD

2014 247 x 174 mm 450pp 192 b/w illus.

978-1-107-00625-6 Hardback c. £50.00 Publication June 2014 For all formats available, see

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Ray Tracing and Beyond Phase Space Methods in Plasma Wave Theory E. R. Tracy College of William and Mary, Virginia

A. J. Brizard Saint Michael’s College, Vermont

A. S. Richardson

Econophysics and financial physics Econophysics of Income and Wealth Distributions Bikas K. Chakrabarti Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata

Anirban Chakraborti Ecole Centrale Paris

Satya R. Chakravarty Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

and Arnab Chatterjee Aalto University, Finland

The first monograph in econophysics focussed on the analyses and modelling of these distributions, ideal for physicists and economists.

2013 247 x 174 mm 222pp 86 b/w illus.

978-1-107-01344-5 Hardback £70.00

and A. N. Kaufman

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University of California, Berkeley

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2014 247 x 174 mm 464pp 101 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-0-521-76806-1 Hardback c. £60.00 Publication February 2014 For all formats available, see

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Mathematical methods and computational tools Bayesian Probability Theory Applications in the Physical Sciences Wolfgang von der Linden Technische Universität Graz, Austria

Volker Dose Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garching, Germany

and Udo von Toussaint

Covering all aspects of probability theory, statistics and data analysis from a Bayesian perspective, this book is ideal for graduate students and researchers.

It presents the roots, applications and numerical implementation of probability theory, covers advanced topics and features real-world problems.

2014 247 x 174 mm 672pp 128 b/w illus.

978-1-107-03590-4 Hardback £60.00 Publication May 2014 For all formats available, see

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A complete introduction to the use of modern ray tracing techniques in plasma physics. Key concepts are carefully introduced as needed, more advanced mathematical concepts are succinctly explained in appendices, and supporting Matlab and Raycon code is available online. An invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in plasma physics.

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Manifolds, Tensors, and Forms An Introduction for Mathematicians and Physicists Paul Renteln California State University, San Bernardino

Providing a succinct yet comprehensive treatment of the essentials of modern differential geometry and topology, this book’s clear prose and informal style make it accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics and the physical sciences.

It features over 250 detailed exercises and discusses a variety of applications.

2013 246 x 189 mm 340pp 61 b/w illus. 271 exercises 978-1-107-04219-3 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

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Physical Mathematics Kevin Cahill University of New Mexico

Using examples from contemporary physics, this textbook clearly explains the mathematics students of physics need for their courses and research.

2013 247 x 174 mm 681pp 56 b/w illus. 395 exercises 978-1-107-00521-1 Hardback £50.00 For all formats available, see

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Biological physics / Cosmology, relativity and gravitation / Also of interest

Biological physics Quantum Effects in Biology Edited by Masoud Mohseni Google

Yasser Omar Instituto de Telecomunicações

Gregory S. Engel University of Chicago

and Martin B. Plenio

Cosmology, relativity and gravitation Gravity Newtonian, Post-Newtonian, Relativistic Eric Poisson University of Guelph, Ontario

and Clifford M. Will University of Florida

Using data, fundamental theory and experiment, this book explores the role of quantum mechanics in biology, from photosynthesis to avian navigation and olfaction. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, biology and chemistry seeking to understand the interface between quantum mechanics and biology.

Exploring approximate solutions to general relativity and their consequences, this textbook offers a unique presentation of Einstein’s theory by developing powerful methods that can be applied to astrophysical systems.

Ideal for graduate courses on general relativity and relativistic astrophysics, the book examines real-life systems and features over 100 exercises.

2014 247 x 174 mm 408pp 26 b/w illus. 69 colour illus.

978-1-107-01080-2 Hardback £80.00 Publication May 2014

2014 246 x 189 mm 700pp 40 b/w illus. 141 exercises 978-1-107-03286-6 Hardback c. £50.00 Publication April 2014

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Universität Ulm, Germany

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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems Michael Bachmann University of Georgia

Reviewing statistical mechanics concepts and tools necessary for the study of structure formation processes in macromolecular systems, this book provides insight into modern research at this interface between physics, chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.

It is an excellent reference for graduate students and researchers.

2014 246 x 189 mm 370pp 149 b/w illus.

978-1-107-01447-3 Hardback c. £48.00 Publication March 2014 For all formats available, see

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Particle Dark Matter Observations, Models and Searches Edited by Gianfranco Bertone

Gravitation and Spacetime Third edition Hans C. Ohanian University of Vermont

and Remo Ruffini Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’, Italy

The third edition of this classic text introduces key theoretical principles of general relativity to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

It provides an overview of Newton’s gravitational theory, explains special relativity and the relativistic theory of gravitation, and surveys the most recent experimental and observational data.

‘A most welcome updated third edition of this splendid textbook on gravitation and spacetime, which provides an excellent introduction to the mathematical and physical foundations underlying our current understanding of the physics and astrophysics of neutron stars, black holes, and gamma ray bursts.’

Riccardo Giacconi, Nobel Laureate and University Professor, Johns Hopkins University 2013 247 x 187 mm 543pp 205 b/w illus. 24 tables 468 exercises 978-1-107-01294-3 Hardback £45.00 For all formats available, see

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Also of interest

Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris

Aimed at graduate students and researchers, this book describes the dark matter problem in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. Featuring contributions from leading theorists and experimentalists, it presents many aspects, from astrophysical observations to particle physics candidates, and from the prospects for detection at colliders to direct and indirect searches. ‘… this book represents a text that any scholar whose research field is somewhat related to dark matter will find useful to have within easy reach … graduate students will find in this book an extremely useful guide into the vast and interdisciplinary field of dark matter …’

Il Nuovo Saggiatore

Successful Grant Proposals in Science, Technology and Medicine A Guide to Writing the Narrative Sandra Oster Oster-Edits, Oregon

and Paul Cordo Oregon Health Sciences University

A practical guide to writing effective narrative sections for scientific grant applications, this book is designed to enable you to successfully acquire research funding. The authors draw on real-life examples from more than twenty years of research, covering the content, organisation, phrasing, and scientific argumentation of narratives.

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2013 244 x 170 mm 764pp 978-1-107-65392-4 Paperback £44.99 Also available 978-0-521-76368-4 Hardback £85.00

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Also of interest Colloidal Quantum Dot Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics

Physical Gels from Biological and Synthetic Polymers

Edited by Gerasimos Konstantatos

Madeleine Djabourov

Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO), Barcelona

Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris

and Edward H. Sargent University of Toronto

Katsuyoshi Nishinari

Capturing the most up-to-date research in colloidal quantum dot devices, this book is written in an accessible style by the world’s leading experts. Introductory chapters summarise fundamental physics and chemistry, whilst later chapters review key advances in device engineering, making this an indispensable resource for researchers, students and practitioners alike.

Hubei University of Technology

2013 247 x 174 mm 327pp 128 b/w illus. 15 tables 978-0-521-19826-4 Hardback £80.00 For all formats available, see

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Physics of Gas-Liquid Flows Thomas J. Hanratty University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Presenting a unified theory for understanding and predicting multiphase flows, based on the ways large scale behaviour relates to small scale interactions, this text includes design equations, providing tools for improving the safety and efficiency of multiphase flow systems. Ideal for students, researchers and practising engineers.

2013 247 x 174 mm 354pp 145 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-04120-2 Hardback £65.00 For all formats available, see

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Funding Your Career in Science From Research Idea to Personal Grant Ritsert C. Jansen Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands

How can you get the funding to establish or consolidate a career in science? This concise guide offers step-by-step advice, real-life stories and practical exercises to help you prepare effective career grant applications and optimise your funding opportunities.

A must-read for students, postdocs, professors, and anyone else serious about science.

and Simon B. Ross-Murphy University of Manchester

Presenting a unique perspective on state-of-the-art physical gels, this interdisciplinary guide highlights recent developments and provides the information needed to understand current and future practical applications.

It shows the interconnections between the key aspects of gels, from molecules and structure through to rheological and functional properties.

2013 247 x 174 mm 365pp 170 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-0-521-76964-8 Hardback £80.00 For all formats available, see

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How to Prepare a Scientific Doctoral Dissertation Based on Research Articles Björn Gustavii Lund University Hospital

A concise and easy-to-read guide to preparing an article-based doctoral thesis, also detailing examples of good versus bad practice.

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Scientific Method in Brief Hugh G. Gauch, Jr Cornell University, New York

A concise guide to the principles of scientific method with applications across all sciences, both basic and applied.

‘A welcome, and well-informed, introduction for budding scientists to the general principles undergirding the rationality of science. The book draws powerful attention to the fact that future scientific advance itself depends on a proper understanding of scientific method.’

Roger Trigg, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Warwick, Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford, and founding chair of the British Philosophical Association

Contents: Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Four bold claims; 3. A brief history of truth; 4. Science’s contested rationality; 5. Science’s presuppositions; 6. Science’s powers and limits; 7. Deductive logic; 8. Probability; 9. Inductive logic and statistics; 10. Parsimony and efficiency; 11. Case studies; 12. Ethics and responsibilities; 13. Science education; 14. Conclusions; References; Index.

2012 228 x 152 mm 303pp 37 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-66672-6 Paperback £25.99 For all formats available, see

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Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Compilation; 3. Front cover illustration; 4. Title; 5. Abstract; 6. Quotations; 7. Thesis at a glance; 8. Abbreviations; 9. List of publications; 10. Contributors; 11. Popularized summary; 12. Acknowledgements; 13. General introduction; 14. Aims; 15. Methods; 16. Results; 17. General discussion; 18. Copyright; 19. A dissertation worth considering; Appendix; Index.

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2013 228 x 152 mm 216pp 15 b/w illus.

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Index A Aaronson, Scott........................................5 Advanced Quantum Mechanics.................6 Alexandrov, Alexandre S...........................3 Andreotti, Bruno......................................3 Argon, Ali S..............................................3 Auletta, Gennaro......................................5 Aung, Yan Lin...........................................4

B Baaquie, Belal E.......................................1 Bacciagaluppi, Guido................................7 Bachmann, Michael................................10 Bajnok, Zoltán..........................................7 Ball, Robin...............................................7 Bayesian Probability Theory......................9 Bertone, Gianfranco................................10 Bethe Wavefunction, The..........................1 Bettini, Alessandro...................................6 Bevan, Adrian...........................................2 Binder, Kurt..............................................7 Boundary Conformal Field Theory and the Worldsheet Approach to D-Branes....1 Bourne, Neil.............................................3 Brizard, A. J..............................................9 Brun, Todd A............................................5

C Cahill, Kevin.............................................9 Caldeira, A. O...........................................5 Casalderrey-Solana, Jorge.........................1 Caux, Jean-Sébastien...............................1 Ceramic Lasers.........................................4 Chakrabarti, Bikas K.................................9 Chakraborti, Anirban................................9 Chakravarty, Satya R.................................9 Charlier, Jean-Christophe..........................3 Chatterjee, Arnab.....................................9 Chu, Hong-Son.........................................4 Collier, Richard.........................................5 Collins, John.............................................6 Colloidal Quantum Dot Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics................................11 Colloidal Suspension Rheology.................4 Colvin, Jeff...............................................9 Complexity and the Arrow of Time............8 Complexity Science...................................7 Computational Methods for Physics..........8 Computational Physics.............................8 Cordo, Paul............................................10 Critical Dynamics......................................3

D Danon, Jeroen..........................................6 Datta, Supriyo..........................................4 Davies, Paul C. W......................................8 Davis, Christopher C.................................4 Dawid, Richard.........................................8 Djabourov, Madeleine............................11 Donoghue, John F.....................................7 Dose, Volker.............................................9 Drummond, Peter D..................................4 Dynamics of the Standard Model..............7

E Econophysics of Income and Wealth Distributions..........................................9 Einstein’s Opponents................................7

Electricity and Magnetism.........................2 Engel, Gregory S.....................................10 Extreme Physics........................................9

Kolenkow, Robert.....................................2 Kolokoltsov, Vassili...................................7 Konstantatos, Gerasimos........................11

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Feynman Diagram Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics.....................3 Field Theories of Condensed Matter Physics..................................................4 Foa Torres, Luis E. F...................................3 Forterre, Yoël............................................3 Fortunato, Mauro.....................................5 Foundations of Perturbative QCD..............6 Foundations of Quantum Gravity..............8 Fradkin, Eduardo......................................4 Franklin, Joel............................................8 Freidberg, Jeffrey P....................................9 Funding Your Career in Science...............11

Landau, David P........................................7 Larsen, Jon...............................................9 Lasers and Electro-optics..........................4 Lemons, Don S..........................................7 Li, Er-Ping................................................4 Lidar, Daniel A..........................................5 Linden, Wolfgang von der.........................9 Lindesay, James........................................8 Lineweaver, Charles H...............................8 Liu, Hong.................................................1 Liu, Jung-Ping..........................................4 Longair, Malcolm......................................6 Lupei, Voicu.............................................4

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Gauch, Jr, Hugh G...................................11 Gaudin, Michel.........................................1 Gauge/String Duality, Hot QCD and Heavy Ion Collisions...............................1 Golowich, Eugene....................................7 Granular Media........................................3 Gravitation and Spacetime......................10 Gravity...................................................10 Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics, A...............................7 Gustavii, Björn.......................................11

MacKay, Robert S.....................................7 Manifolds, Tensors, and Forms..................9 Mateos, David..........................................1 Materials in Mechanical Extremes.............3 Mewis, Jan...............................................4 Modern Electrodynamics..........................2 Modern Particle Physics............................6 Mohseni, Masoud..................................10 Morin, David J..........................................2

H Hamill, Patrick..........................................2 Hanratty, Thomas J..................................11 High-pT Physics in the Heavy Ion Era........6 Hillery, Mark.............................................4 Hofer-Szabó, Gábor..................................8 Holstein, Barry R.......................................7 How to Prepare a Scientific Doctoral Dissertation Based on Research Articles................................................11

I Ideal MHD...............................................9 Ikesue, Akio..............................................4 Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics..................................................6 Introduction to Graphene-Based Nanomaterials.......................................3 Introduction to Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena and Quantum Dissipation, An........................................................5 Introduction to Mechanics, An..................2 Introduction to Modern Digital Holography...........................................4 Introduction to the Statistical Physics of Integrable Many-body Systems...............7

J Jansen, Ritsert C.....................................11 Jishi, Radi A..............................................3

K Kaufman, A. N..........................................9 Kleppner, Daniel.......................................2 Koby, Geoffrey S.......................................7

N Nazarov, Yuli V..........................................6 Nishinari, Katsuyoshi..............................11 Nonequilibrium Many-Body Theory of Quantum Systems..................................3

O Ohanian, Hans C....................................10 Omar, Yasser..........................................10 Oster, Sandra..........................................10

P Parisi, Giorgio...........................................5 Particle Dark Matter...............................10 Path Integrals and Hamiltonians...............1 Physical Gels from Biological and Synthetic Polymers...............................11 Physical Mathematics...............................9 Physics of Deformation and Fracture of Polymers, The.........................................3 Physics of Gas-Liquid Flows....................11 Plasmonic Nanoelectronics and Sensing....4 Plenio, Martin B......................................10 Poisson, Eric...........................................10 Poon, Ting-Chung.....................................4 Pouliquen, Olivier.....................................3 Principle of the Common Cause, The.........8 Purcell, Edward M....................................2

Q Quantum Computing since Democritus.....5 Quantum Concepts in Physics...................6 Quantum Effects in Biology.....................10 Quantum Error Correction.........................5 Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model...................................................1 Quantum Information Theory....................5

Index Quantum Mechanics................................5 Quantum Theory at the Crossroads...........7 Quantum Theory of Nonlinear Optics, The.. 4 Quantum Transport...................................4

R Rajagopal, Krishna...................................1 Rak, Jan...................................................6 Ray Tracing and Beyond............................9 Recknagel, Andreas..................................1 Rédei, Miklós...........................................8 Renteln, Paul............................................9 Richardson, A. S........................................9 Roche, Stephan........................................3 Ross-Murphy, Simon B............................11 Ruffini, Remo.........................................10 Ruse, Michael...........................................8

S Šamaj, Ladislav........................................7 Sargent, Edward H..................................11 Schomerus, Volker....................................1

Schwartz, Matthew D...............................1 Scientific Inference...................................2 Scientific Method in Brief........................11 Statistical Data Analysis for the Physical Sciences................................................2 Stefanucci, Gianluca.................................3 String Theory and the Scientific Method....8 Strong-Coupling Theory of HighTemperature Superconductivity..............3 Student’s Guide to Entropy, A...................7 Student’s Guide to Lagrangians and Hamiltonians, A.....................................2 Successful Grant Proposals in Science, Technology and Medicine....................10 Szabó, László E.........................................8

T Tannenbaum, Michael J............................6 Täuber, Uwe C..........................................3 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems.10 Thijssen, Jos.............................................8 Thomson, Mark........................................6

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Toussaint, Udo von...................................9 Tracy, E. R.................................................9 Transmission Lines....................................5

V Valentini, Antony......................................7 van Leeuwen, Robert................................3 Vaughan, Simon.......................................2

W Wagner, Norman J....................................4 Wazeck, Milena........................................7 Wiedemann, Urs Achim............................1 Wilde, Mark M.........................................5 Will, Clifford M.......................................10

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