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CONTENTS General & Introductory Physics ..............................3 Quantum Physics ....................................................6 Astronomy & Astrophysics ......................................7 Condensed Matter & Materials Science..................8 High Energy & Particle Physics..............................10 Page 3
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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics ........................12 Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering ..................15 Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging ................18 Nuclear Physics ....................................................20 Statistical and Mathematical Physics & Thermodynamics ..............................................21 Applied Mechanics & Fluid Dynamics ..................22
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General & Introductory Physics Essential Physics
Renewable Energy
John Matolyak
A First Course
Emeritus Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
Robert Ehrlich
New!
Ajawad Haija Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
Selected Contents: Systems of Units, Significant Figures, Coordinate Systems, and Vectors. Motion in One Dimension. Two-Dimensional Motion and Circular Motion. Newton’s Laws: Implications and Applications. Newton’s Laws: Friction in Linear and Circular Motions. Work and Energy. Linear Momentum and Collisions. Rotational Motion. Simple Harmonic Motion. Thermal Physics: Temperature, Heat, and Thermal Expansion. Waves and Wave Motion. Fluids. Electric Forces and Fields. Electric Potential Energy and Potential. Direct Current Circuits. Magnetic Forces and Fields. Electromagnetic Induction. Alternating Current Electric Circuits. Electromagnetic Waves. Geometrical Optics. Physical (Wave) Optics. Modern Physics.
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
“Professor Ehrlich has succeeded in writing a clear, relevant, and well-organized book that is very close to a perfect fit for the kind of course I want to teach. This text provides a nice balance between discussing the applied physical principles in energy production and describing state-of-the art technology in the energy field. The text is very clear and readable, and I found the problem sets to be excellent learning tools.” —John Smedley, Bates College Figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K12820, March 2013, 464 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6115-8 $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Oscillations and Waves Richard Fitzpatrick
A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics
The University of Texas at Austin, USA
Third Edition
An Introduction
“The book provides a clear, systematic, comprehensive, and yet concise treatment of the subject. … the author certainly presents the material at the right mathematical level, commensurate with an advanced undergraduate course. … As a physics educator, I would recommend this book without a reservation to both lecturers as excellent teaching material and to students as a learning resource … .” —David Tsiklauri, Queen Mary University of London Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K16133, January 2013, 295 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6608-8 $69.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook
Ian D. Lawrie University of Leeds, UK
“In this new edition of a well-known textbook, familiar topics have been updated and augmented with extended discussions of the Higgs boson, neutrinos, and the cosmic microwave background supplementing previously added sections on supersymmetry, string theory, and quantum gravity, providing readers with the background to follow recent research in particle physics and string cosmology. Written for graduate students and other physicists seeking an introduction to the fundamental ideas underlying unified theories, this is a valuable addition to the literature on modern theoretical physics.” —Graham Shore, Swansea University
Catalog no. K13975, November 2012, 711 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-8446-1 $83.95 / £46.99
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General & Introductory Physics Superstrings and Other Things
From Atoms to Galaxies
A Guide to Physics, Second Edition
A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness
Carlos I. Calle
Sadri Hassani
Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA
Illinois State University, Normal, USA
“While accessible to a wide audience, the book could act as a vade mecum for students studying physics in their final years at school and their introductory courses to modern physics at university. Teachers who adopt the book for their courses may not only find inspirational ideas but also can profit from a Numerical Guide to Superstrings and Other Things. This supplement … offers a comprehensive range of problems … excellent for making much of physics more accessible.” —Contemporary Physics, January 2011
“I will be teaching a physics/art history hybrid course and will be using either Superstrings and Other Things: A Guide to Physics, Second Edition or From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness. … both are great books. … I really feel that for conceptual physics courses, CRC Press currently has the three strongest titles. I anticipate a fun teaching experience while using these texts and hope to use them again in the future.” —Steve Zides, Wofford College
Selected Contents: Introductory Concepts: Physics: The Fundamental Science. The Laws of Mechanics: The Description of Motion. The Laws of Mechanics: Newton’s Laws of Motion. Energy. Conservation of Energy and Momentum. Rotation and the Universal Law of Gravitation. The Structure of Matter: Atoms: Building Blocks of the Universe.. The Heart of the Atom: The Nucleus. Fluids. Thermodynamics: Heat and Temperature. The Laws of Thermodynamics. Electricity and Magnetism: Electricity. Applied Electricity. Electromagnetism. Waves: Wave Motion. Sound. Optics. The Nature of Light. Modern Physics: The Special Theory of Relativity. The General Theory of Relativity. The Early Atomic Theory. Quantum Mechanics. Nuclear Physics. Elementary Particles. Unifying Physics. Superstrings. Appendices: Powers of Ten. The Elements. Winners in Physics. Physics Timeline. Discover What You Have Learned. Glossary. Catalog no. K10534, December 2009, 567 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1073-6 $71.95 / £28.99 Also available as an eBook
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“… present[s] some of the most striking ideas behind physics but also give[s] students and the general public the opportunity of reflecting on the implications of these ideas and provide[s] them with the tools to draw a distinction between scientific fact and nonsense. … the CD included with the book has lengthier mathematical and numerical examples that supplement the textbook. … The book can be used as an introductory textbook, which can work at different levels. I found that the ‘Food For Thought’ sections in the book can be successfully used with students to discuss the topics presented, and the margin annotations that appear all over the book are very helpful. At the end of each chapter, there are answers to questions, a glossary, review questions as well as conceptual and numerical exercises. This should provide enough material for teachers or lecturers, both in science and humanities, to narrow the gap between the two cultures.” —Contemporary Physics, 2011
“… the book demonstratively stands out as one of the most friendly guides for recognizing many interconnected strands of natural philosophy … the title throughout provides study help by writing and explaining formulas along with explanatory linedrawn figures, other exhibits, conceptual exercises, mathematical notes, numerical and other examples, glossaries, and review questions. … recommended … [for] personal ownership and placement of multiple copies in libraries respectively.” —Zia Khan, Reviews, 2010 Test bank and interactive lecture presentations available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: In the Beginning. Waves and Electromagnetism. Thermodynamics. Twentieth-Century Physics: Quantum Theory. Twentieth-Century Physics: Relativity Theory. Twentieth-Century Physics: Microcosmology. Twentieth-Century Physics: Macrocosmology. Nature of Science. Catalog no. K10421, May 2010, 753 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0849-8, $93.95 / £62.99 Also available as an eBook
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General & Introductory Physics Classical Mechanics
The Silicon Web
Second Edition
Physics for the Internet Age
Tai L. Chow
Michael G. Raymer
California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, USA
University of Oregon, Eugene, USA
Emphasizing a modern perspective, this text presents a complete account of the classical mechanics of particles and systems for physics students at the advanced undergraduate level. This edition has been updated with two new sections, three new chapters, and four new appendices. The text assumes readers have been exposed to courses in calculus and calculus-based general physics while requiring no prior knowledge of differential equations. Each chapter contains homework problems of varying degrees of difficulty to enhance understanding of the material. • Introduces the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics at an early stage • Includes three new chapters on Newtonian gravity, the Hamilton-Jacobi theory of dynamics, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations for continuous systems and classical fields
“Change the title of this excellent text to ‘Physics for the Internet Age: The Silicon Web’ as soon as possible to attract teachers of all introductory physics courses to look into this text for adoption with its many hints as a PER [Physics Education Research]-influenced text.” —John L. Hubisz, The Physics Teacher, November 2010
“… . ideal for an undergraduate course required of all physical science, engineering, computer science, and mathematics majors.” —Physics Today
Catalog no. K10173, June 2009, 600 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0311-0, $104.95 / £67.99
• Presents applications to other branches of physics wherever possible • Makes special note of concepts that are important to the development of modern physics • Emphasizes the relationship between symmetries and the laws of conservation • Contains five appendices—four of them new— covering vector analysis and ODEs, virtual displacement and virtual work, derivation of Hamilton’s principle, Noether’s theorem, and conic sections
Selected Contents: Kinematics: Describing the Motion. Newtonian Mechanics. Integration of Newton’s Equation of Motion. Lagrangian Formulation of Mechanics: Descriptions of Motion in Configuration Space. Hamiltonian Formulation of Mechanics: Descriptions of Motion in Phase Spaces. Motion under a Central Force. Harmonic Oscillator. Coupled Oscillations and Normal Coordinates. Nonlinear Oscillations. Collisions and Scatterings. Motion in Non-Inertial Systems. Motion of Rigid Bodies. Theory of Special Relativity. Newtonian Gravity and Newtonian Cosmology. Hamilton–Jacobi Theory of Dynamics. Introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formulations for Continuous Systems and Classical Fields. Appendices. Index.
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Commonly Asked Questions in Physics Andrew Rex University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA
“… a quick yet coherent introduction to the basic ideas of physics.” —Richard Wolfson, Middlebury College
Selected Contents: Classical Mechanics. Electromagnetism. Fluids. Quantum Mechanics. Light and Optics. Thermodynamics. Atoms and Nuclei. Particles and Fields. Relativity. Astrophysics and Cosmology. Catalog no. K15880, February 2014, c. 248 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6017-8 $29.95 / £18.99
Catalog no. K16463, May 2013, 639 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-6998-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Quantum Physics Quantum Principles & Particles Walter Wilcox
New!
Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Fields
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA
An Introduction
“This text contains many innovative features, tricks, and other material not usually found in an undergraduate introduction to quantum mechanics. From beginning the text with simple twostate systems to ending it with an introduction to the standard model of particle physics, clearly Wilcox has rethought considerably how an introduction to the field can best be conveyed to undergraduates, and his book is a very welcome addition.”
Girish S. Setlur
—Donald N. Petcher, Covenant College
Inspired by the work of Nobel laureate Julian Schwinger, this book provides a clear, extensively illustrated introduction to quantum mechanics. It uses a combined approach of wave mechanics and spin analysis to explain the concepts of particle physics. The author’s novel pedagogical approach uses process diagrams as tools for visualizing the states and operators as well as for illustrating ways to compute amplitudes for quantum mechanical processes. Problem sets build from the text and reinforce key principles. • Emphasizes basic quantum principles deduced from fundamental experiments • Presents quantum theory in a novel way by using process diagrams as a visual tool • Guides students from elementary quantum mechanics to aspects of particle physics • Incorporates extensive problem sets to reinforce key principles • Uses simplified bra-ket notation throughout • Contains helpful appendices on notation, lattice models, weak flavor mixing, and numerical simulations Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: QUANTUM PRINCIPLES: Perspective and Principles. Free Particles in One Dimension. Some OneDimensional Solutions to the Schrödinger Equation. Hilbert Space and Unitary Transformations. Three Static Approximation Methods. Generalization to Three Dimensions. QUANTUM PARTICLES: The Three-Dimensional Radial Equation. Addition of Angular Momenta. Spin and Statistics. Quantum Particle Scattering. Connecting to the Standard Model. Appendix: Notation Comments and Comparisons. Appendices. Index. Catalog no. K11590, April 2012, 546 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-3525-8 $73.95 / £46.99
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
This text focuses on non-relativistic physics applicable to low-energy situations. Taking a problem-oriented approach, the author develops the theory with the goal of enabling students to formulate and solve problems of their own. Students are encouraged to think about the concepts and theory through numerous problems, helping them develop analytical skills related to classical and quantum fields at the non-relativistic level. In an in-depth yet accessible way, the author presents many topics that would otherwise be intimidating to beginners, such as “second” quantization path integrals. • Covers classical and quantum fields in one book • Helps students develop problem solving skills and gain confidence in reading research literature • Assumes a grounding in elementary classical mechanics and quantum mechanics • Emphasizes Fock space and functional integration • Includes worked examples and open-ended problems Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: The Countable and the Uncountable. Symmetries and Noether’s Theorem. The Electromagnetic Field and Stress Energy Tensor. Elasticity Theory and Fluid Mechanics. Toward Quantum Fields: Scalar and Spinor Fields. Concept of Functional Integration. Quantum Mechanics Using Lagrangians: Path Integrals. Creation and Annihilation Operators in Fock Space. Quantum Fields on a Lattice. Green Functions: Matsubara and Non-Equilibrium. Coherent State Path Integrals. Nonlocal Operators. Non-Chiral Bosonization of Fermions in One Dimension. Catalog no. K15412, December 2013, 388 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5628-7, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Astrophysical Techniques
An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres
Sixth Edition
Agustin Sanchez-Lavega
C.R. Kitchin
University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, Spain
New!
University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Long used in undergraduate and introductory graduate courses, this popular text provides a comprehensive account of the instruments, detectors, and techniques employed in astronomy and astrophysics. All chapters in this edition have been updated to reflect the needs of modern astronomers. This edition replaces coverage of older technologies with new developments in hardware and devices. It also covers newer topics such as dark matter and exoplanet searches, adds more problems, and includes color images. Catalog no. K14825, November 2013, 554 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1115-6, $79.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook
“An Introduction to Planetary Atmospheres is an excellently written introductory book that presents the state of the art of planetary atmospheric science.” —Andrzej Icha, Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2012
“… a welcome addition. … it is likely to be useful to researchers well beyond the level normally taught in undergraduate courses. At the same time, the various subtopics are introduced carefully, clearly, and comprehensively, so beginners are not likely to get left behind … A particularly strong feature is the problem section that appears at the end of each chapter … .” —F.W. Taylor, Contemporary Physics, 2011
Catalog no. C6732, September 2010, 629 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6732-3, $104.95 / £43.99 Also available as an eBook
Planetary Science
The Astronomy Revolution
The Science of Planets around Stars, Second Edition
400 Years of Exploring the Cosmos
George H.A. Cole
Edited by
University of Hull, UK
Donald G. York, Owen Gingerich, and Shuang-Nan Zhang
Michael M. Woolfson University of York, UK
Selected Contents: Unity of the Universe. The Sun and Other Stars. The Planets. The Terrestrial Planets. The Major Planets. The Moon. Satellites and Rings. Asteroids. Comets and the Kuiper Belt. Meteorites. Dust in the Solar System. Theories of the Origin and Evolution of the Solar System. Appendices. Program TIDE. Program TROJANS. Physical Constants and Useful Data. References. Index. Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K15988, June 2013, 607 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6315-5 $89.95 / £57.99
With more than 200 color photographs and illustrations, this book surveys the impact of the telescope on society and our perceptions of the Universe. Renowned contributors, including Nobel Laureates Tsung-Dao Lee and Riccardo Giacconi and Shaw Prize Winner Geoffrey W. Marcy, discuss the historical background of the field, past and current research, the science behind astronomy, and open questions raised by modern astronomical and cosmological research. Catalog no. K11625, November 2011, 450 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3600-2, $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as an eBook
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Condensed Matter & Materials Science XAFS for Everyone Scott Calvin Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, USA
“It is unique in covering theoretical background and experimental details to data analysis in a way that is easy to understand. It will be very valuable to anyone who is interested in using xray spectroscopy by helping them to better design and get more out of their experiments.” —Chi-Chang Kao, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
“The author has found fun and engaging ways to explain details of XAFS that otherwise can seem so dry. I am sure that folks who use my beamline and software will love XAFS for Everyone.” —Bruce Ravel, National Institute of Standards and Technology
“… a ‘must have’ for XAFS scientists and beamlines.” —Mark C. Ridgway, Australian National University
“This book will be useful to graduate students, post docs, and researchers. I highly recommend it.”
Fundamentals of Soft Matter Science Linda S. Hirst University of California, Merced, USA
“… a welcome addition … succeeds in giving a broad overview and conveying the fascination of the field.” —Hans M. Wyss, Physics Today, November 2013
Focusing on qualitative science and experimental techniques, this book provides a practical introduction to the field of soft matter. It summarizes the physical principles of self-assembly in soft materials and covers liquid crystals, surfactants, colloids, polymers, gels, and soft biomaterials, including what defines each class of materials, key properties, and commonly used characterization methods. Catalog no. K11369, November 2012, 246 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2775-8 $83.95 / £51.99 Also available as an eBook
—Richard W. Strange, The University of Liverpool
• Offers an accessible, how-to guide on XAFS experiments, analysis, and modeling • Uses cartoon characters and easy-to-follow illustrations to introduce multiple viewpoints without distracting from the main narrative • Describes practical experimental aspects, including how to identify and mitigate problems • Contains case studies that illustrate real-world applications in a variety of fields • Addresses error analysis and how to overcome statistical challenges • Requires one year of undergraduate-level physics and assumes some knowledge of calculus
Selected Contents: The XAFS Experiment: XAFS in a Nutshell. Planning the Experiment. Sample Preparation. Data Reduction. Data Collection. XAFS Analysis: Fingerprinting. Linear Combination Analysis. Principle Component Analysis. Curve Fitting to Theoretical Standards. Modeling: A Dictionary of Parameters. Identifying a Good Fit. The Process of Fitting. Starting Structures. Constraints. XAFS in the Literature: Communicating XAFS. Case Studies. Appendix. Index. Catalog no. K13676, May 2013, 457 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-7863-7 $99.95 / £63.00 Also available as an eBook
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Dopants and Defects in Semiconductors Matthew D. McCluskey Washington State University, Pullman, USA
Eugene E. Haller University of California, Berkeley, USA
“… well written, with clear, lucid explanations …” —Chemistry World
“This clearly written text … comprehensively bridges the gap between basic science courses and researchlevel reviews: a must for workers new to the field.” —Gordon Davies, King’s College London
Selected Contents: Semiconductor Basics. Defect Classifications. Crystal Growth and Doping. Electronic Properties. Vibrational Properties. Optical Properties. Thermal Properties. Electrical Measurements. Optical Spectroscopy. Particle-Beam Methods. Microscopy and Structural Characterization. Physical Constants. Catalog no. K11532, February 2012, 390 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3152-6, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
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Condensed Matter & Materials Science Fundamentals of Ceramics
Physics of Continuous Matter, Second Edition
M.W. Barsoum
Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World B. Lautrup The Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
“With its elegant presentation and comprehensive treatment of the subject, Physics of Continuous Matter does a fantastic job of illustrating how the physics of the classical world around us is profound, beautiful, and often counterintuitive.” —Sujit S. Datta, Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2013
“… an excellent, modern introduction to the field of continuum mechanics. The second edition has been streamlined, and the structure of the presentation has been improved. … I can warmly recommend this book to everyone with an interest in continuum mechanics, lecturers and students alike.”
“We have been using this text for our juniors ever since its first publication. While the focus of the text is ceramics, the treatment of the kinetics of materials process is highly understandable and easily applied to other materials systems. It is an excellent introduction to mass transport and phase transformations in materials.” —Lisa C. Klein, Rutgers University
“Updated and improved, this revised edition present readers with an exceptionally clear and comprehensive introduction to ceramic science.” —Materials World, February 2003
Catalog no. IP295, November 2002, 624 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-7503-0902-8 $104.95 / £51.99
—Thomas Peters, Contemporary Physics, January 2013 Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. C7007, March 2011, 696 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7700-1, $87.95 / £40.99 Also available as an eBook
Understanding Nanomaterials
Understanding Solid State Physics
Malkiat S. Johal
Sharon Ann Holgate
Pomona College, Claremont, California, USA
“… physical chemists will enjoy building their teaching around the well-explained material in this book … students will find it clear and informative. In particular, the end- of-chapter questions are valuable.” —Chemistry World
“… will serve students well in their goal to gain a greater understanding of why nanoscaled systems are of great interest, how they are fabricated, and how they are characterized using a wide variety of analytical instrumentation very commonly found in university and industrial settings.” —Marcus D. Lay, University of Georgia
“The range of materials is good, including as it does polymers and glasses as well as crystalline solids. … the style makes for easy reading. …” —Contemporary Physics, 2011
“The book is written in a very user-friendly and engaging style … it brings solid state physics up to date, introducing modern topics and showing how the core ideas in condensed matter physics underpin so much of the technology we use today.” —Andrew Boothroyd, Oxford University Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. IP662, December 2009, 367 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7503-0972-1, $89.95 / £58.99
Catalog no. 73109, April 2011, 327 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7310-2 $65.95 / £42.99 Also available as an eBook
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High Energy & Particle Physics New!
A Course in Field Theory Pierre van Baal Leiden University, The Netherlands
Extensively classroom-tested, this textbook provides material for an introductory course for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics. Based on the author’s course that he has been teaching for more than 20 years, the text presents complete and detailed coverage of the core ideas and theories in quantum field theory. It is ideal for particle physics courses as well as a supplement to courses on the Standard Model and applied quantum physics. The text gives students working knowledge and an understanding of the theory of particles and fields, with a description of the Standard Model toward the end. It explains how Feynman rules are derived from first principles, an essential ingredient of any field theory course. With the path integral approach, this is feasible. Nevertheless, it is equally essential that students learn how to use these rules. This is why the problems form an integral part of this book, providing students with the hands-on experience they need to become proficient. Taking a concise, practical approach, the book covers core topics in an accessible manner. The author focuses on the basics, offering a balanced mix of topics and rigor for intermediate physics students. Figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Motivation Quantization of Fields Euler-Lagrange Equations Tree-Level Diagrams Hamiltonian Perturbation Theory Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics
Gauge Theories in Particle Physics A Practical Introduction, Fourth Edition (Two-Volume Set) Ian J.R. Aitchison University of Oxford, UK, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, California, USA
Anthony J.G. Hey Microsoft Research Connections, Redmond, Washington, USA
“I am delighted to see a new edition, which brings it up to date to the discovery of a Higgs-like boson at the LHC in July 2012. As an experimentalist, this book helped me understand the theoretical underpinnings of my work. Its strength has always been the combination of the theory with discussion of experimental results. The new edition continues this tradition by including background on discrete symmetries and discussion of the related important observations of the last ten years—CP violation and oscillations in the B sector and the now rich phenomenology of neutrino oscillations. This will become a new classic.” —Amanda Cooper-Sarkar, Oxford University
“This is an indispensable textbook for all particle physicists, experimentalists and theorists alike, providing an accessible exposé of the Standard Model, covering the mathematics used to describe it and some of the most important experimental results which vindicate it. As a lecturer in an advanced course on the Standard Model for experimentalists, I use the books for the more theoretical aspects and as a constant source for clear explanations of the underlying physics. I also know it to be the recommended text on numerous theoretical modules in particle physics. … these textbooks will remain on the top of a high energy physicist’s reading list for years to come.” —Matthew Wing, University College London Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Path Integrals in Field Theory
Selected Contents:
Perturbative Expansion in Field Theory
VOLUME I: Introductory Survey, Electromagnetism as a Gauge Theory, and Relativistic Quantum Mechanics. Introduction to Quantum Field Theory. Tree-Level Applications in QED. Loops and Renormalization. Appendices. References. Index. VOLUME II: Non-Abelian Symmetries. QCD and the Renormalization Group. Spontaneously Broken Symmetry. Weak Interactions and the Electroweak Theory. Appendices. References. Index.
The Scattering Matrix Cross Sections Decay Rates The Dirac Equation Catalog no. K20681, August 2013, 234 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-9459-3, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook
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Catalog no. K14937, December 2012, 960 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1317-4, $135.95 / £86.00
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High Energy & Particle Physics Group Theory for High Energy Physicists
The Standard Model and Beyond
Mohammad Saleem
Paul Langacker
Punjab University, Pakistan
Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Muhammad Rafique Showing how to use group theory to solve high energy physics problems, this text presents groups, especially Lie groups, and their characteristics in a way that is easily comprehensible to physicists. The book illustrates the importance of group representations to accommodate elementary particles with specific characteristics. With numerous worked examples and problems, it also discusses the role of continuous groups in advancing our understanding of particles and their interactions. • Describes how to use group theory to solve high energy physics problems • Contains material suitable for a group theory course • Illustrates the importance of group representations to accommodate elementary particles with specific characteristics • Discusses the role of continuous groups in advancing our understanding of particles and their interactions • Proves important relations and theorems in the appendices • Includes numerous worked examples and problems in each chapter Solutions manual and figures slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Elements of Group Theory. Group Representations: Linear Vector Spaces. Linearly Independent Vectors. Basic Vectors. Operators. Unitary and Hilbert Vector Spaces. Matrix Representative of a Linear Operator. Change of Basis and Matrix Representative of a Linear Operator. Group Representations. Equivalent and Unitary Representations. Reducible and Irreducible Representations. Complex Conjugate and Adjoint Representations. Construction of Representations by Addition. Analysis of Representations. Irreducible Invariant Subspaces. Matrix Representations and Invariant Subspaces. Product Representations. Continuous Groups. Symmetry, Lie Groups, and Physics: Symmetry. Casimir Operators. Symmetry Group and Unitary Symmetry. Symmetry and Physics. Group Theory and Elementary Particles. Appendices. Index.
“Masterly treatment on the Standard Model by Langacker in Chapter 7, in my opinion, is the heart of the book. … A thorough study of the book would enable the reader to unravel the intricacies involved in the claims of ‘new physics.’ … This book would be of great utility to learn and do high-quality particle physics in the age of LHC for both theorists and experimentalists. …” —Contemporary Physics, 2011
“I heartily recommend it to particle physicists as a great single-volume reference, especially useful to experimentalists. It also provides a firm, graduatelevel foundation for theoretical physicists who plan to pursue concepts beyond the Standard Model to a greater depth.” —Philip Burrows, CERN Courier, June 2010
“This is the first treatment … [to] focus on the structure and applications of the Standard Model and bringing in the field theory as needed in a pedagogically reliable and thorough treatment.” —Gordon Kane, University of Michigan
“… an indispensable guide to the elementary particle physics of the next decade. It contains many important topics, which are hard to find elsewhere except in their undistilled original form. … The many exercises are well chosen and interesting. This fine book deserves to be the primary text in a full-year course at the graduate level for students who have already been exposed to quantum field theory.” —Jonathan L. Rosner, University of Chicago Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Notation and Conventions. Review of Perturbative Field Theory. Lie Groups, Lie Algebras, and Symmetries. Gauge Theories. The Strong Interactions and Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). The Weak Interactions. The Standard Electroweak Theory. Beyond the Standard Model. Appendices. References. Websites. Index. Catalog no. C7906, December 2009, 675 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7906-7, $89.95 / £55.99
Catalog no. K14790, September 2012, 230 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1063-0, $83.95 / £46.99 Also available as an eBook
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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics New!
Understanding LED Illumination M. Nisa Khan IEM LED Lighting Technologies, New Jersey, USA
“The book is extremely well illustrated. … an excellent choice for any engineer involved in LED design or manufacturing." —ThermalSoftware.com
“The most comprehensive introductory book in LED lighting.” —Stephen Y. Chou, Princeton University
“This book fills a unique need in a growing field. The author discusses such important issues as color blend, color rendering, and 3D illumination, which are not included in standard texts. It will be of great value to students in electrical lighting courses, lighting engineers, architects, and others who make use of this new technology.” —Leonard C. Feldman, Rutgers University
• Covers the fundamentals of LED illumination • Includes rigorous simulation techniques and new design methods for designing competitive LED lamps • Explains in detail how standard LED sources illuminate, why they provide only directional light and produce unwanted glare, and how to design for broader illumination equivalent to existing fluorescent and incandescent lamps • Shows students how to apply physical optics and guided-wave optics technologies for the control and scaling of light from LEDs to provide large-space illumination • Emphasizes the need for LED scientists and engineers to integrate their goals of increasing light extraction efficiency and luminous output with optimizing color quality and optical distribution for general lighting applications • Presents lamp output metrics, characterization methods, and efficiency limiting factors
Selected Contents: Introduction. LED Lighting Devices. LED Module Manufacturing. Lamp Measurement and Characterization. LED Lamp Design Considerations. LED Lighting Design and Simulation. LED Replacements for Incandescent and Linear-Tubular Fluorescent Lamps. References. Index. Catalog no. K14684, August 2013, 272 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0772-2, $69.95 / £44.99
Theoretical Foundations of Digital Imaging Using MATLAB® Leonid P. Yaroslavsky Tel Aviv University, Israel
Helping students master digital imaging, this text presents a unified theoretical basis for understanding and designing methods of imaging and image processing. Designed for newcomers to imaging science and engineering, the book covers the subject in its entirety, from image formation to image perfecting. The author avoids using heavy mathematics and derives all formulas in full detail. To facilitate a deeper understanding of the major results, the book includes a number of exercises supported by MATLAB® programs. • Emphasizes the connection between the original analog nature of images and image transformations and their computer implementation • Supports all mathematical formulations by their physical interpretation • Avoids using heavy mathematics • Derives all formulas in full detail without skipping intermediate steps • Includes concepts and algorithms with interactive MATLAB exercises at the end of each chapter • Provides downloadable MATLAB files for the exercises on the book’s CRC Press web page
Selected Contents: Introduction. Mathematical Preliminaries. Image Digitization. Discrete Signal Transformations. Digital Image Formation and Computational Imaging. Image Resampling and Building Continuous Image Models. Image Parameter Estimation: Case Study—Localization of Objects in Images. Image Perfecting: Image Perfecting as a Processing Task. Possible Approaches to Restoration of Images Distorted by Blur and Contaminated by Noise. MMSE-Optimal Linear Filters for Image Restoration. Sliding Window Transform Domain Adaptive Image Restoration. Multicomponent Image Restoration and Data Fusion. Filtering Impulse Noise. Correcting Image Grayscale Nonlinear Distortions. Nonlinear Filters for Image Perfecting. Index. Catalog no. K12836, November 2012, 511 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6140-0, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics Peter E. Powers University of Dayton, Ohio, USA
“Peter Powers’s rigorous but simple description of a difficult field keeps the reader’s attention throughout. … All chapters contain a list of references and large numbers of practice examples to be worked through. … By carefully working through the proposed problems, students will develop a sound understanding of the fundamental principles and applications. … the book serves perfectly for an introductory-level course for second- and third-order nonlinear optical phenomena. … Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics will fast become popular among students, professors, and professionals interested in basic and applied research in the field.” —Aristides Marcano, Physics Today, October 2012
“Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics is well written and up to date. … The problem sets at the end of each chapter reinforce and enhance the material presented, and may give students confidence in handling real-world problems.” —Reva Garg, Optics & Photonics News, September 2012
“This book fills a longstanding need for a nonlinear optics textbook at an advanced college/introductory graduate level. One of its best features is inclusion of many of the subtleties that are often glossed over in other books on the subject. … Another excellent feature is the provision of a large number of problems at the end of each chapter.”
An Introduction to Quantum Optics Photon and Biphoton Physics Yanhua Shih University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA
This text presents the theoretical concepts and experimental techniques involved in modern quantum optics. It reviews basic theory and experimental evidence for the quantization of light, addressing such advanced concepts as entanglement and two-photon phenomena. It examines the devices and experimental procedures used to test theories and considers higher-level ideas, including coherent and squeezed states, atomfield interaction, electromagnetically induced transparency, and lasing without inversion. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, the author assumes knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity. • Introduces the theory, ideas, and experimental techniques of quantum optics • Emphasizes applications in quantum information and quantum computing • Covers the quantum theory of light, basic theory of modern quantum optics, and measurement techniques • Develops the quantum theory of photons, biphotons, quantum coherence, and nonlocality • Includes sample problems and exercises
Selected Contents:
—Mark Cronin-Golomb, Tufts University Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Introduction. Linear Optics. Introduction to the Nonlinear Susceptibility. Three-Wave Processes in the Small-Signal Regime. Quasi-Phase Matching. Three-Wave Mixing Beyond the Small-Signal Limit. χ(2) Devices. χ(3) Processes. Raman and Brillouin Scattering. Nonlinear Optics Including Diffraction and Dispersion. Appendices. Index. Catalog no. 93517, May 2011, 329 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9351-3, $87.95 / £55.99
Electromagnetic Wave Theory and Measurement of Light. Coherence Property of Light—The State of the Radiation. Diffraction and Propagation. Optical Imaging. First-Order Coherence of Light. SecondOrder Coherence of Light. Homodyne Detection and Heterodyne Detection of Light. Quantum Theory of Light: Field Quantization and Measurement. Quantum Theory of Optical Coherence. Quantum Entanglement. Quantum Imaging. Two-Photon Interferometry I: Biphoton Interference. Two-Photon Interferometry II: Quantum Interference of Chaotic Light. Bell’s Theorem and Bell’s Inequality Measurement. Catalog no. IP833, January 2011, 484 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7503-0887-8, $75.95 / £42.99 Also available as an eBook
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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics The Science of Imaging
Optics for Engineers Charles A. DiMarzio Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
“This book is an excellent resource for teaching any student or scientist who needs to use optical systems. I particularly like the addition of MATLAB scripts and functions. Highly recommended.” —James C. Wyant, University of Arizona
“… an excellent text.” —Changhuei Yang, California Institute of Technology
“At last, a book on optics that is written with the practising engineer in mind. I have been teaching optics to engineers for many years and have often longed for a text aimed at my students … covers all the important issues, from basic theory through lasers and photodetectors to the vital topic of radiometry and measurement.”
Second Edition Graham Saxby University of Wolverhampton, UK (retired)
“… brilliantly written and well-structured book … anyone having an interest on current imaging technologies should read it to extend their knowledge or to develop a broad vision on the field. … it is definitely suitable as a complementary textbook for undergraduate courses on imaging and optical technologies. … the text is backed up with many excellent illustrations and intriguing real-life examples that I think many lecturers would want to make use of in their lectures.” —Dog˘a Gürsoy, Contemporary Physics, 2011
Catalog no. K10653, November 2010, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1286-0, $79.95 / £40.99 Also available as an eBook
—John Watson, University of Aberdeen
• Provides a rigorous but practical treatment that facilitates critical understanding of how the basic principles of optics affect design decisions • Covers radiometry and photometry, which are essential to determine the feasibility of a particular optical system • Contains a chapter on nonlinear optics, with emphasis on newer application areas in microscopy, including second-harmonic and multiphoton fluorescence microscopy • Incorporates extensive end-of-chapter problems, examples, and appendices to help students solve real-world problems • Offers MATLAB® code for solving typical optics problems on the book’s CRC Press web page • Highlights the most important and frequently used equations • Includes color figures and more than 500 illustrations
Selected Contents: Introduction. Basic Geometric Optics. Matrix Optics. Stops, Pupils, and Windows. Aberrations. Polarized Light. Interference. Diffraction. Gaussian Beams. Coherence. Fourier Optics. Radiometry and Photometry. Optical Detection. Nonlinear Optics. Appendices. References. Index.
Fundamentals of Attosecond Optics Zenghu Chang University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
“This is an excellent textbook … an invaluable source of knowledge for students or scientists who want to learn about this new domain of optics.” —Daniela Dragoman, Optics & Photonics News, February 2012
“Dr. Chang’s book is truly amazing … covers the most important aspects of attosecond technology and physics. The book starts with a detailed presentation of the generation of attosecond pulses, carries on with the fundamentals of strong-field and attosecond laser physics, and concludes with applications. … my students love the book too.” —Gerhard G. Paulus, Texas A&M University and Max Planck Institute of Optics and Quantum Electronics
Catalog no. K10366, August 2011, 558 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0725-5, $98.95 / £62.99
Catalog no. 89374, February 2011, 547 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8937-0, $98.95 / £62.99
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Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering Coming soon!
Introduction to Fluorescence
Coming soon!
University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
Applied Medical Image Processing
“… a ‘must read’ for students and researchers.”
A Basic Course, Second Edition
David M. Jameson
—Amitabha Chattopadhyay, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
In color throughout, this text helps students acquire a sound understanding of basic fluorescence theory and practice. It takes them through the history of important discoveries to the most current advances. The author introduces the fundamentals of the fluorescence phenomenon and gives detailed examples of fluorescence applications in the molecular life sciences, including biochemistry, biophysics, clinical chemistry and diagnostics, pharmaceutical science, and cell and molecular biology. • Provides an excellent starting point for those entering the field using an informal, easy-to-read style
Wolfgang Birkfellner Medical University of Vienna, Austria
With data sets and MATLAB® on an accompanying CD-ROM, the second edition of this bestseller gives more attention to the subject of color space and includes more examples from radiology, internal medicine, surgery, and radiation therapy. The book addresses problems with handling voxels, 3D data sets, spatial transforms in three dimensions, and data fusion. It shows students how to visualize large data sets from modern CT systems, manufacture patientspecific prostheses, plan dose distributions, incorporate multimodal image data for therapy monitoring, and perform computer-aided neurosurgical interventions. • Incorporates a new chapter on clinical applications
• Explains the principles underlying fluorescence measurements, including polarization/anisotropy, lifetimes and FRET, and the instrumentation used
• Covers MATLAB, Octave, and Harvard’s Slicer 3.6, enabling students to see how the algorithms are implemented using a variety of platforms
• Presents the most widespread fluorescent probes with chemical structures and examples of their applications in a range of biological systems, including proteins, membranes, and living cells
• Presents several new examples that deal with composing color images in MATLAB as well as additional examples on the Fourier transform in one dimension
• Discusses protein fluorescence in detail and the information available from such studies
• Contains more examples of windowing, reformatting, rendering, multimodal image fusion in molecular imaging, virtual endoscopy, preoperative planning, surgical navigation, dose planning, and segmentation
• Summarizes common pitfalls in fluorescence measurements • Includes references in each chapter and more than 250 color figures to illustrate the concepts
Selected Contents: Introduction. Absorption of Light. Instrumentation. Emission and Excitation Spectra. Polarization and Anisotropy. Time-Resolved Fluorescence. Quantum Yields and Quenching. Förster Resonance Energy Transfer. Brief Overview of Fluorescence Microscopy. Fluorophores. Intrinsic Protein Fluorescence. Appendix. Index. Catalog no. K10301, March 2014, c. 313 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0604-3, $79.95 / £49.99
• Includes data sets and MATLAB on a CD-ROM Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: A Few Basics of Medical Image Sources. Clinical Applications of Medical Image Processing. Image Representation. Operations in Intensity Space. Filtering and Transformations. Segmentation. Spatial Transforms. Registration. Rendering and Surface Models. CT Reconstruction. A Selection of MATLAB Commands. Glossary. Epilogue. Index. Catalog no. K15380, February 2014, c. 454 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5557-0, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
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Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering Introduction to BioMEMS Albert Folch University of Washington, Seattle, USA
“I highly recommend this book for an advanced undergraduate or entrylevel interdisciplinary graduate course in BioMEMS. It is well written and produced. The color figures differentiate it from other textbooks in this area and the author has done a thorough job documenting the history and current practices in this rapidly developing field. I plan to use it in my own class.”
Introduction to Experimental Biophysics Biological Methods for Physical Scientists Jay Nadeau McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
“This book is essential reading for any physical scientist who is interested in performing biological research.” —Contemporary Physics
“… the many outstanding qualities should make it an essential part of the biophysicist’s collection.”
—Joel A. Kubby, BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2013
—Jennifer L. Ross, Physics Today, August 2012
“In this classroom-tested textbook, Folch offers a broad, yet detailed lecture on BioMEMS, sharing information in clear, straightforward language and over 400 excellent color figures. The inclusion of only the most important formulae and thought experiments instead of involved mathematical exercises makes this textbook easily readable and relevant both to entry-level as well as advanced researchers.”
“The book provides a comprehensive overview of diverse methods in biophysics. It will be a great resource for every working scientist in the physical sciences. It would also be a great supporting text to read as part of an introductory course in biophysical methods, particularly for graduate students and postdocs entering the field from other disciplines.”
—Ali Khademhosseini, Lab on a Chip, 2013
“For anyone interested in learning more about the basics and applications of BioMEMS, I would give my most enthusiastic and unconditional recommendation to an excellent textbook in the field: Introduction to BioMEMS by Prof. Albert Folch. … this textbook is well-suited for students from a variety of backgrounds, as it does a brilliant job of explaining fundamental concepts and ideas. … a valuable resource for instructors, as it contains practical exercises, tips for exams, and many sections that lend themselves to interesting classroom discussions. … should be considered required reading for any student entering the field of BioMEMS. It can serve as the bible in the field.” —Tony Jun Huang, Microscopy and Microanalysis, 2013
Selected Contents: How Do We Make Small Things? Micropatterning of Substrates and Cells. Microfluidics. Molecular Biology on a Chip. Cell-Based Chips for Biotechnology. BioMEMS for Cell Biology. Tissue Microengineering. Implantable Microdevices. Appendix. Index. Catalog no. K10966, August 2012, 528 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1839-8, $93.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook
—Anthony J. Koleske, Yale University
“Its structure evolves from the basics of biochemistry through the principles of relevant analytical techniques to the chemistry of nanoparticles and surfaces. … clearly organized and beautifully illustrated. I believe that this book will be a useful tool to undergraduate and graduate students and a valuable reference for researchers in the field.” —Françisco M. Raymo, University of Miami
“This book will be very useful for training the growing number of researchers and students from physical sciences to become more familiar with techniques used in biology. The author has made a great effort to keep everything defined and simple.” —James A. Forrest, University of Waterloo
Selected Contents: Introduction and Background. Molecular Cloning of DNA and RNA. Expression of Genes in Bacteria, Yeast, and Cultured Mammalian Cells. Protein Expression Methods. Protein Crystallization. Introduction to Biological Light Microscopy. Quantitative Cell Culture Techniques. Semiconductor Nanoparticles (Quantum Dots). Gold Nanoparticles. Surface Functionalization Techniques. Electrophysiology. Spectroscopy Tools and Techniques. Appendix. Glossary. Index. Catalog no. K11452, September 2011, 672 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2953-0 $98.95 / £62.99 Also available as an eBook
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Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering Introduction to Proteins Structure, Function, and Motion Amit Kessel Es-is Technologies Ltd., Givatayim, Israel
Nir Ben-Tal Tel Aviv University, Israel
“… this book would be appropriate for any undergraduate and graduate scholar who’s keen on proteins. … The authors don’t shrink back from any subjects, but clarify things in a straightforward method supported by ample examples. Highly recommended.” —Physics Book Reviews at dowdawgs.com, May 2013
“Introduction to Proteins is an excellent, state-ofthe-art choice for students, faculty, or researchers needing a monograph on protein structure. …The book is clear, well organized, aptly illustrated in color, and a pleasure to read. The first two chapters are an impressive textbook unto themselves … The book is thoroughly documented with citations to the literature gathered at the end of each chapter. … an excellent basis for an upper-level or graduate course on protein structure, and a valuable addition to the libraries of professionals interested in this centrally important field.” —Eric Martz, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2012
“This book captures in a very accessible way a growing body of literature on the structure, function, and motion of proteins, and links this to more established paradigms such as a reader might find in a mainstream biochemistry text. … The text is littered with excellent examples of the wider relevance of the material covered … a superb publication that would be very useful to undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and instructors involved in structural biology or biophysics courses or in research on protein structure–function relationships. I would recommend it highly.” —David Sheehan, ChemBioChem, 2011 Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems An Introduction to Biophysics Thomas M. Nordlund University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
“The author has done a magnificent job in writing an easy-to-follow, intriguing, and well-written introductory section. … the chapter referring to ‘Direct ultraviolet effects on biological systems’ is probably my favorite. Exceptionally written, it contains informative material found only in specialized textbooks and is equally attractive for science and medical students. … the artwork of the book is of high quality, aiding significantly in the understanding of the concepts presented. … this book is highly recommended for introducing biophysics to motivated and curious undergraduate students.” —Nikolaos Kourkoumelis, Contemporary Physics, June 2012
“This terrific text offers a broad range of learning opportunities for many undergraduate majors. … Almost all sections of the book illustrate conceptual examples supplemented by estimates and calculations of biophysical parameters, describing biological problems in depth. This characteristic marks the fundamental distinction between this biophysics book and others. It will enable students to understand the significance of biological parameters through quantitative examples—a modern way of learning biophysics.” —American Journal of Physics, February 2012
“This book is so far the best on the market in terms of an undergraduate biophysics textbook. It is very likely that I will adopt this textbook … The textbook will have great success not only for the clarity of presentation, but also for its structure and numerous examples … .” —Liviu Movileanu, Syracuse University Solutions manual and presentation-quality diagrams available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Selected Contents: Introduction. Protein Structure. Methods of Structure Determination and Prediction. Energetics and Protein Stability. Protein Structural Dynamics. Non-Globular Proteins. Membrane Proteins. Protein–Ligand Interactions. Index. Catalog no. K10533, December 2010, 654 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1071-2, $91.95 / £58.99
Introduction, Approach, and Tools. Structure and Function. Biological Activity: Quantum Microworld. Biological Activity: (Classical) Microworld. Appendices. Glossary. Further Resources. Index. Catalog no. 89772, March 2011, 583 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8972-1, $98.95 / £62.99 Also available as an eBook
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Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging
Second Edition
Physiology, Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering
Edited by
Edited by
M.A. Flower
Andrew W. Wood
Institute of Cancer Research/Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, UK
“The book is strongly recommended to statisticians who wish to work in this relatively new, still emerging field of engineering, which will have to draw on both biology and statistics in the future.”
Webb’s Physics of Medical Imaging
“… a cohesive textbook … The editor’s aim was to keep the contents in one, manageable book while retaining accessibility for student use. … Chapters on the main imaging modalities have been overhauled … replaced with up-to-date examples. … This book is excellent value for the money and a strong contender as a textbook for master’s level courses. Buy one early on, and this is a book that you’ll consult throughout your career.” —Elizabeth Berry, SCOPE, June 2013
“Possibly the most comprehensive book on the subject currently on the market.” —Sandro Olivo, University College London
Since the publication of the best-selling first edition, the technology and clinical applications of medical imaging have changed significantly. Gathering these developments into one volume, this comprehensive second edition presents the basic physics, modern technology, and up-to-date examples of clinical application across all the modalities of medical imaging. It now covers state-of-the-art detector technology and computer processing used in medical imaging. Along with many new examples and figures, this edition includes new chapters on medical image processing and multimodality imaging. It contains more than 400 high-quality figures, with some in color.
Selected Contents: In the Beginning: The Origins of Medical Imaging. Diagnostic Radiology with X-Rays. X-Ray Transmission Computed Tomography. Clinical Applications of X-Ray Computed Tomography in Radiotherapy Planning. Radioisotope Imaging. Diagnostic Ultrasound. Spatially Localized Magnetic Resonance. Physical Aspects of Infrared Imaging. Imaging of Tissue Electrical Impedance. Optical Imaging. Mathematics of Image Formation and Image Processing. Medical Image Processing. Perception and Interpretation of Images. Computer Requirements of Imaging Systems. Multimodality Imaging. Epilogue. Index. Catalog no. IP743, June 2012, 864 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7503-0573-0, $93.95 / £51.99 Also available as an eBook
—Jayanta K. Ghosh, International Statistical Review, 2013
• Provides a multidisciplinary understanding of biological phenomena and the instrumentation for monitoring these phenomena • Highlights the application of physics and engineering methods to medicine and biology • Gives students a solid basis for understanding the physiological processes in the human body • Draws on the classroom material of experienced lecturers • Incorporates a range of numerical problems with worked solutions • Offers MATLAB® code for advanced mathematical analysis of physiological and clinical monitoring systems • Includes references to further reading at the end of each chapter Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: INTRODUCTION: Introduction to Physiological Systems. Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits for Biomedicine. Properties of Electrodes. MAINLY MOLECULES: Molecular Biophysics. Membrane Biophysics. Excitability and Synapses. Skeletal Muscle Biophysics. HEART AND CIRCULATION: Cardiac Biophysics. Rheology of Blood. The Vascular System: Blood Flow Patterns in Various Parts of the Circulation. Cardiovascular System Monitoring. LUNGS, KIDNEYS, AND SPECIAL MONITORING: Respiratory Biophysics. Renal Biophysics and Dialysis. Cardiopulmonary Perfusion and Advanced Surgical Techniques. THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Organization of the Human Central Nervous System. The Biophysics of Sensation—General. Vision. Audition and Vestibular Sense. Chemical Senses. SYSTEMS AND SIGNALS: Physiological Signal Processing. Bioelectrical Signals: The Electroencephalogram. Magnetic Stimulation and Biomagnetic Signals. Medical Imaging. Microscopy and Biophotonics. SYSTEMS INTEGRATION: Physiological Modeling. Biomechanics and Biomaterials. Biosensors and Emerging Technologies. Answers to Questions. Index. Catalog no. C6513, February 2012, 782 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6513-8, $104.95 / £51.99 Also available as an eBook
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Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging Physics for Diagnostic Radiology Third Edition
Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine
P.P. Dendy
Second Edition
Addenbrookes NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK
Suzanne Amador Kane
B. Heaton Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services, UK
“This is the third edition of a well-established and popular textbook on physics of diagnostic radiology. … written in a clear and concise style, supported by excellent illustrations. The textbook describes recent advances in medical imaging in a way radiologists, radiographers, and medical physicists will find easy to understand. It is internationally recognized as one of the key textbooks in its field.” —Keith Faulkner, North East Strategic Health Authority, UK
Fully revised and updated, this best-selling text helps students understand how various imaging techniques work. This edition incorporates new chapters on PET and PACS as well as new material on digital receptors, radiation doses and risks to patients, and special radiographic techniques, including subtraction techniques and interventional radiology. It also emphasizes the differences between analogue and digital images and covers multi-slice CT and three-dimensional resolution, dual energy applications, and cone beam CT. The text includes exercises, multiple choice questions, extensive references, and further reading and follows the guidelines issued by the European Federation of Organisations in Medical Physics for training in diagnostic radiology.
Haverford College, Pennsylvania, USA
“… textbooks introducing this topic to students from non-scientific backgrounds need to present the fundamental theory in a manner that is easily grasped yet sufficiently in depth to enable the reader to appreciate its application to real problems. Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine manages to tread this fine line admirably. … To make this second edition up to date, the author describes a number of recent advances … the contents are thoroughly grounded in well-explained practical examples. … [a] well-researched book that renders complex subject matter thoroughly understandable and enjoyable.” —Contemporary Physics, 2011
Fully updated, this edition builds on the best-selling original to provide medical and physics students with an exploration of the physics-related applications found in state-of-the-art medical centers. Keeping mathematics to a minimum, the applications-dedicated chapters adhere to simple, self-contained qualitative explanations that make use of examples and illustrations. With an enhanced emphasis on digital imaging and computers in medicine, the second edition gives students a fundamental understanding of practical applications. • Introduces state-of-the-art medical physics
Selected Contents: Fundamentals of Radiation Physics and Radioactivity. Production of X-Rays. Interaction of X-Rays and Gamma Rays with Matter. Radiation Measurement. The Image Receptor. The Radiological Image. Assessment of Image Quality and Optimisation. Tomographic Imaging with X-Rays. Special Radiographic Techniques. Diagnostic Imaging with Radioactive Materials. Positron Emission Tomographic Imaging (PET). Radiobiology and Generic Radiation Risks. Radiation Doses and Risks to Patients. Practical Radiation Protection and Legislation. Diagnostic Ultrasound. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Digital Image Storage and Handling. Multiple Choice Questions. Index. Catalog no. 83155, August 2011, 720 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8315-6, $83.95 / £51.99 Also available as an eBook
• Requires minimal knowledge of physics, biology, and chemistry • Contains case studies, worked examples, and exercises • Offers supporting material on the author’s website Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Introduction and Overview. Telescopes for Inner Space. Lasers in Medicine. Seeing with Sound. X-Ray Vision. Images from Radioactivity. Radiation Therapy and Radiation Safety in Medicine. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Catalog no. C9438, April 2009, 448 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-58488-943-4 $65.95 / £41.99 Also available as an eBook
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Nuclear Physics New!
Physics of Nuclear Radiations Concepts, Techniques and Applications Chary Rangacharyulu University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, and Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha, Tanzania
This text makes the physics of nuclear radiations accessible to students with a basic background in physics and mathematics. Rather than convince students one way or the other about the hazards of nuclear radiations, the text empowers them with tools to calculate and assess nuclear radiations and their impact. It discusses the meaning behind mathematical formulae as well as the areas in which the equations can be applied.
Interaction of Radiation with Matter Hooshang Nikjoo, Shuzo Uehara, and Dimitris Emfietzoglou Clearly progressing from an elementary level to the state of the art, this text focuses on the physics of the interactions of ionizing radiation in living matter and the Monte Carlo simulation of radiation tracks. It explores the classical physics of track description as well as modern aspects based on condensed matter physics. The authors include the relevant atomic physics background, show students how to simulate radiation tracks in a computer experiment, and highlight applications in medical/health physics and radiation biology. Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
• Provides complete coverage of fundamental nuclear radiation physics
Catalog no. K12473, June 2012, 364 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5357-3, $135.95 / £86.00
• Requires only first-year university mathematics and physics knowledge
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• Reviews the necessary prerequisites, such as energy and momentum conservation • Discusses cloud chambers, multi-wire chambers, semiconductor solid state detectors, and other detectors • Presents computational methods • Covers archeology, health, and medical physics applications Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents: Physics Preliminaries. Radioactivity. Nuclear Energetics. Interaction of Heavy Charged Particles with Matter. Interactions of Photons and Electrons in Matter. Interactions of Neutrons with Matter. Basics of Radiation Dosimetry: Biological Considerations. Working Level Month. Specific Gamma Ray Constant. Radiation Sources. Nuclear Radiation Detectors. Measurement Techniques: Intensity Measurements. Energy Spectroscopy. Coincidence Measurements for Energy Spectroscopy. Timing Spectroscopy. Particle Identification by Time of Flight. Emission. Nuclear Techniques—A Few Applications: Applications in Medicine. Radiation Therapy. Trace Element Analyses. Appendices. Index.
Measurement and Detection of Radiation Third Edition Nicholas Tsoulfanidis University of Nevada, Reno, USA
Sheldon Landsberger The University of Texas at Austin, USA
“… a very good textbook, providing a solid introduction to radiation detection and measurement for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate students in the field of nuclear science and engineering.” —Medical Physics, July 2012
“… a good background reference [for] those interested in a refresher course in the physics underlying detection. The review chapters on statistics, atomic and nuclear physics, interaction of radiation with matter, and data analysis methods are well written and could appeal to medical physicists.” —Olivier Gayou, Doody’s Listings and Reviews, August 2011 Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K12693, January 2014, c. 383 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5777-9, $99.95 / £57.99
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Statistical and Mathematical Physics & Thermodynamics New!
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A Course in Mathematical Methods for Physicists
The Principles of Thermodynamics
Russell L. Herman University of North Carolina, Wilmington, USA
Based on the author’s juniorlevel undergraduate course, this classroom-tested textbook is designed for an introductory course in mathematical physics. Focusing on the physics of oscillations and waves, the book helps students understand the mathematical techniques needed for their future studies in physics. It takes a bottom-up approach that emphasizes physical applications of the mathematics.
N.D. Hari Dass Chennai Mathematical Institute, Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, India
This text presents the conceptual and technical developments of the subject, offering balanced coverage of the historical and logical perspectives. It also covers the tremendous range of scientifically deep and technologically revolutionary applications of thermodynamics. The text explains how thermodynamics evolved from a few basic laws that were amazingly successful and with tremendous range, without even knowing about the atomic structure of matter or the laws governing the behavior of atoms.
The author offers a quick review of mathematical prerequisites, proceeding to applications of differential equations and linear algebra. He provides classroomtested explanations of complex and Fourier analysis for trigonometric and special functions and covers vector analysis and curvilinear coordinates for solving higher dimensional problems. The text also includes sections on nonlinear dynamics, variational calculus, numerical solutions of differential equations, and Green’s functions.
• Provides detailed coverage of basic topics
• Emphasizes applications of mathematical methods in physics
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• Assumes a lower starting point in mathematics and physics compared to similar books • Includes many examples, figures, and problems
Selected Contents: Introduction and Review. Free Fall and Harmonic Oscillators. Linear Algebra. Nonlinear Dynamics. The Harmonics of Vibrating Strings. Non-Sinusoidal Harmonics and Special Functions. Complex Representations of Functions. Transform Techniques in Physics. Vector Analysis and EM Waves. Extrema and Variational Calculus. Problems in Higher Dimensions. Review of Sequences and Infinite Series. Catalog no. K19052, December 2013, 774 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-8467-9 $89.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook
• Includes historical background • Broadens the scope of thermodynamics for teaching purposes • Presents problems in each chapter Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
The Beginnings. First Law—The E = Mc2 of Thermodynamics. The Second and Third Laws. Carnot Cycles—The Turing Machines of Thermodynamics. Specific Heats Magnificent Bridges. Structure of Thermodynamic Theories: Extensive and Intensive Variables: General. The Fundamental Equations. True Equations of State. Multicomponent Systems. Entropy of Mixing and the Gibbs Paradox. Worked-Out Examples. Axiomatic Intensive Variables and Equilibrium. Thermodynamic Potentials and Maxwell Relations. Magnetic Systems. Dilute Solutions. Phases and Their Equilibria. The Clapeyron Equation. The van der Waals Equation. The Critical Point. Approach to Absolute Zero: Standard Methods of Refrigeration. Helium Cryostats. Dilution Refrigeration. Magnetic Cooling. Pomeranchuk Cooling. Entropy Constants. Some Mathematical Aspects of Thermodynamics. References. Index. Catalog no. K14872, October 2013, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1208-5, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
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Statistical and Mathematical Physics & Thermodynamics Statistical and Thermal Physics An Introduction Michael J.R. Hoch Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA, and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
“When I started reading Statistical and Thermal Physics: An Introduction I thought to myself that this is another book the same as a large group of others with similar content. … But during my reading this unjustified belief changed. … [the] presentation is designed so that the reader receives only the information that is necessary to give the essence of the problem. … this book will provide an introduction to the subject especially for those who are interested in basic or applied physics. … very well-written.” —Dominik Strzalka, Zentralblatt MATH 1230 Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K12300, May 2011, 450 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5053-4, $73.95 / £46.99
Commonly Asked Questions in Thermodynamics Marc J. Assael, William A. Wakeham, Anthony R.H. Goodwin, Stefan Will, and Michael Stamatoudis “This is an extremely useful book for anybody teaching thermodynamics.” —Jan V. Sengers, University of Maryland
Selected Contents: Definitions and the 1st Law of Thermodynamics. What Is Statistical Mechanics? 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Phase Equilibria. Reactions, Electrolytes, and Nonequilibrium. Power Generation, Refrigeration, and Liquefaction. Where Do I Find My Numbers? Catalog no. 86952, March 2011, 368 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-8695-9 $43.95 / £28.99 Also available as an eBook
Applied Mechanics & Fluid Dynamics Statistical Thermodynamics Understanding the Properties of Macroscopic Systems Lukong Cornelius Fai University of Dschang, Cameroon, and The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy
Physics of Continuous Media Problems and Solutions in Electromagnetism, Fluid Mechanics and MHD, Second Edition Grigory Vekstein
Gary Matthew Wysin
University of Manchester, UK
Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA
“Professor Vekstein’s book is a wonderful resource for both condensed-matter physics courses and self-study. … The solutions are very clear; they set the student on a sure path to solution, while still leaving some details to be worked out by the student. I think this is a pedagogically efficient format.”
Selected Contents: Basic Principles of Statistical Physics. Thermodynamic Functions. Canonical Distribution. Ideal Gases. Quantum Statistics of Ideal Gases. The Electron Gas in a Magnetic Field. Magnetic and Dielectric Materials. Lattice Dynamics. Condensed Bodies. Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics. Macroscopic Quantum Effects: Superfluid Liquid Helium. Nonideal Classical Gases. Functional Integration in Statistical Physics. References. Index. Catalog no. K14792, October 2012, 548 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1067-8, $83.95 / £51.99 Also available as an eBook
—Dmitry Budker, University of California, Berkeley
“… highly recommended … invaluable to final-year physics and applied mathematics undergraduates, together with master’s and PhD students …” —Eric Priest, University of St Andrews Figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K15116, March 2013, 260 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1763-9 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook
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“An essential contribution to educating scientists in the principles of fluorescence.” —Ken Jacobson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“An exquisite compendium of fluorescence and its applications in biochemistry enriched by a very exciting historical perspective. This book will become a standard text for graduate students and other scientists.” —Zygmunt (Karol) Gryczynski and Ignacy Gryczynski, University of North Texas Health Science Center
“… truly a masterwork … It is a formidable account of the fluorescence field … .” —Jerson L. Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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Catalog no. K10301, March 2014, c. 313 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0604-3, $79.95 / £49.99 See p. 15 for more details.
“The book is an unusual combination of an account at a popular and very readable level of the origin of the solar system and some very detailed calculations regarding the basic physics that underpin all the processes. All students of the subject will find this later part invaluable. There are also many problems included that university students doing a formal course would find very useful.” —Iwan Williams, Queen Mary University of London
Catalog no. K15988, June 2013, 607 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4665-6315-5, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook See p. 7 for more details.
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