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CONTENTS General & Introductory Physics ..............................3 Quantum Physics ....................................................7 Astronomy & Astrophysics ......................................8 Condensed Matter & Materials Science................10 High Energy & Particle Physics..............................13 Page 5

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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics ........................15 Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering ..................17 Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging ................19 Nuclear Physics ....................................................21 Statistical & Mathematical Physics & Thermodynamics ..............................................22

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General & Introductory Physics Bestseller!

Bestseller!

Renewable Energy

Oscillations and Waves

A First Course

An Introduction

Robert Ehrlich

Richard Fitzpatrick

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

The University of Texas, Austin, USA

This accessible textbook takes a fresh, well-balanced approach to the fundamentals of renewable energy science, technology, and policy implications. It examines alternative and sustainable supply strategies based on biofuels and wind, hydro, solar, and geothermal energy, and looks at conventional sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy for comparison. It also explores the overarching topics of energy conservation, storage, transmission, and policy, and discusses the important issue of climate change. Throughout, a wealth of illustrations and realworld examples make the concepts more concrete.

• Provides a clear, well-balanced introduction to renewable energy conversion, storage technologies, and policy implications • Covers a broad range of renewable energy sources, including biofuels and geothermal, wind, wave, tidal, and solar power • Examines conventional nonrenewable energy, particularly fossil fuels and nuclear power, for comparison with renewable energy

Pedagogical Features: • Boxed illustrative examples to engage readers • End-of-chapter problems and hands-on lab exercises, with solutions to even-numbered problems provided in the back of the book • End-of-chapter summaries • More than 200 illustrations, plus a two-page color insert • Flexible content that can be tailored to fit a one- or two-semester course

Bridging lower-division physics survey courses with upperdivision physics courses, this classroom-tested text develops a unified mathematical theory of oscillations and waves in physical systems. It helps students acquire a sound physical understanding of wave phenomena. Emphasizing physics over mathematics, the author includes many examples from discrete mechanical, optical, and quantum mechanical systems; continuous gases, fluids, and elastic solids; electronic circuits; and electromagnetic waves. He also provides complete coverage of advanced topics in waves, such as electromagnetic wave propagation through the ionosphere.

• Guides students through the subject of oscillations and waves in physical systems using a unified approach • Provides complete coverage of advanced topics in waves, such as electromagnetic wave propagation through the ionosphere • Offers examples from mechanical systems, elastic solids, electronic circuits, optical systems, and other areas • Includes numerous end-of-chapter exercises to test understanding Solutions manual and figure slides available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

Introduction. Fossil Fuels. Nuclear Power: Basic Science. Nuclear Power: Technology. Biofuels.

Geothermal Energy. Wind Power. Hydropower.

Solar Radiation and Earth’s Climate. Solar Thermal.

Photovoltaics. Energy Conservation and Efficiency.

Energy Storage and Transmission. Climate and Energy: Policy, Politics, and Public Opinion.

Appendix: Answers to Even-Numbered Problems.

Index.

Simple Harmonic Oscillation Damped and Driven Harmonic Oscillation Coupled Oscillations Transverse Standing Waves Longitudinal Standing Waves Traveling Waves Multi-Dimensional Waves Wave Pulses Dispersive Waves Wave Optics Wave Mechanics Appendices Bibliography Index

Catalog no. K12820, March 2013, 464 pp.

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Catalog no. K16133, January 2013, 295 pp.

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General & Introductory Physics From Atoms to Galaxies A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness

Measured Tones The Interplay of Physics and Music, Third Edition Ian Johnston

Sadri Hassani

University of Sydney, Australia

Illinois State University, Normal, USA

This text raises the scientific awareness of untrained readers. It lays the foundation of the laws that govern our universe in a nontechnical way and outlines the methods developed by physicists for the scientific investigation of nature, contrasting them with those developed by pseudoscience. Noting the damage incurred by confusing science and technology, the book demonstrates that only science is capable of advancing technology. For those desiring deepened understanding, the author provides a healthy dose of technical detail in the accompanying CD.

Ian Johnston offers an informal historical approach that shows the evolution of both theory and application at the intersection of physics and music. Exceptionally accessible, insightful, and now updated to consider modern technology, the new edition features a greater examination of psycho-acoustics and its role in the design of MP3s. It also includes expanded information on the gamelan and other Asian percussion instruments, and discusses binary notation, digitization, and electronic manipulation of music. A complementary website provides sound files, further reading, and instructional support.

Catalog no. K10421, May 2010, 753 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0849-8, $89.95 / £59.99

Catalog no. 93479, June 2009, 454 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-9347-6, $67.95 / £43.99

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Classical Mechanics Second Edition Tai L. Chow California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, USA

This book 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 and three new chapters as well as four new appendices. The text assumes readers have been exposed to courses in calculus and calculus-based general physics, while no prior knowledge of differential equations is required.

Each chapter contains homework problems of varying degrees of difficulty to enhance understanding of the material in the text.

Catalog no. K16463, May 2013, 639 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-6998-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Questioning the Universe Concepts in Physics Ahren Sadoff Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

WINNER 2009 CHOICE AWARD OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE! Written for the nonscientist, this primer tells the story of what we have found out about nature so far and how we have done it. It delves into basic laws regarding motion, fundamental forces, electromagnetism, and light; introduces major theories pondered by scientists, including relativity, quantum mechanics, and particle physics; describes the key role played by that elemental building block, the atom; and discusses the evolution of the universe.

Catalog no. C8258, December 2008, 224 pp.

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General & Introductory Physics New!

Commonly Asked Questions in Physics Andrew Rex University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA

Suitable for a wide audience, this book covers a broad scope of subjects, from classical physics that goes back to the age of Newton to new ideas just formulated in the twenty-first century. The book also highlights the core areas of physics that predate the twentieth century, including mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, and thermodynamics. In addition, it also focuses on modern physics, covering quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, fundamental particles, and relativity.

Catalog no. K15880, February 2014, 256 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6017-8 $29.95 / £18.99

Essential Physics John Matolyak Emeritus Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

Ajawad Haija Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

This book is designed for an algebra-based course in physics for non-physics majors and provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of essential physics. It omits material often found in much larger texts that cannot be covered in a yearlong course and is not needed for nonphysics majors. Instead, this text focuses on providing a solid understanding of fundamental physics and physical principles. Each topic includes worked examples. Math is introduced as necessary, with an emphasis on applications in fields including some biology and chemistry.

Catalog no. K16686, December 2013, 472 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-7521-9, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

New!

New!

Introduction to Numerical Programming

Elements of Mechanics

A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers Using Python and C/C++ Titus A. Beu University Babe -Bolyai, ClujNapoca, Romania

Series: Series in Computational Physics

This book introduces numerical programming using Python and C/C++, emphasizing methods used in physics and engineering. It helps readers develop the ability to navigate relevant algorithms, knowledge of coding design, and efficient scientific programming skills. It requires minimal background in mathematics, leading readers from elementary methods to complex algorithms useful in modern programming. It incorporates examples and real code throughout, as well as problem sets, to facilitate a hands-on learning experience.

P.F. Kelly Ave Maria University, Florida, USA

This lecture note style textbook on mechanics is aimed at undergraduate physics majors and providing a complete introductory course in mechanics based on the lecture course offered at the author’s institution. Ensuring a solid appreciation of the principles of mechanics, it includes the fundamentals and some more advanced topics and teaches through a large number of examples and real-life applications. The book includes a range of problems and will be accompanied by a detailed solution manual.

Catalog no. K21512, May 2014, 444 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4822-0654-8, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K16451, September 2014, 674 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6967-6 $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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General & Introductory Physics A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics

STUDENT LEARNING AID!

Third Edition

Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps

Ian D. Lawrie

Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia

University of Leeds, UK

The third edition continues to provide an accessible overview of the fundamental ideas underpinning our understanding of theoretical physics. The basic structure of each theory is explained in explicit mathematical detail with emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than on the technical details of specialized applications. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses, this new edition includes updates and advancements in string theory and quantum gravity.

A supplementary website provides ancillary material and side issues to create a platform for further research and classroom discussion.

Catalog no. K13975, November 2012, 711 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-8446-1 $79.95 / £44.99

The Physics Companion 2nd Edition

Updated and expanded with new topics, this second edition offers a unique and educational approach to learning physics at a level suitable for first-year science students. This new edition expands the presentation to include senior topics, such as statistical mechanics, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. It provides detailed graphics, simple and clear explanations of difficult concepts, and annotated mathematical treatments in a one-page-pertopic format that is the signature style of the author’s companion books.

Catalog no. K15129, August 2014, 568 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1779-0 $39.95 / £25.99

STUDENT LEARNING AID!

STUDENT LEARNING AID!

The Mathematics Companion

The Electronics Companion

Mathematical Methods for Physicists and Engineers, 2nd Edition Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia

Updated and expanded with new topics, this second edition presents the essential core of mathematical principles needed by scientists and engineers. It uses a unique and educational approach that is the signature style of the author’s companion books. Starting from the basic concepts of trigonometry, the book covers calculus, differential equations, and vector calculus. A new chapter on applications discusses how we see objects "mathematically" with the eye, how quantum mechanics works, and more.

Catalog no. K15057, August 2014, 302 pp.

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Devices and Circuits for Physicists and Engineers, 2nd Edition Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia

Updated and expanded with new topics, this second edition presents a full course in introductory electronics using a unique and educational presentation technique. This concise yet detailed book covers introductory electrical principles (DC and AC circuits), the physics of electronics components, circuits involving diodes and transistors, transistors amplifiers, filtering, operational amplifiers, digital electronics, transformers, instrumentation, and power supplies. The book includes tutorial problems and a comprehensive set of laboratory experiments requiring conventional components and test equipment.

Catalog no. K15231, August 2014, 326 pp.

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Quantum Physics New!

Quantum Transport Calculations for Nanosystems Kenji Hirose NEC Corporation, Ibaraki, Japan

Nobuhiko Kobayashi University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

There are many textbooks on the basic concepts of quantum transport, but few present calculation methods in detail. This book provides various quantum transport simulation methods and shows applications for transport properties of nanometer-scale systems. It starts with a short review of quantum transport, followed by various calculation methods based on scattering approaches, non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF), master equation, and time-dependent wavepacket diffusion (TD-WPD). With these tools, transport properties of various nanosystems are then explored.

• Describes quantum transport calculations, from basic concepts to detailed calculation methods • Provides examples of the applications of quantum transport calculations for both top-down and bottom-up systems

Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Fields An Introduction Girish S. Setlur Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

This text focuses on nonrelativistic 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.

Catalog no. K15412, December 2013, 388 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-5628-7, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Introduction

Elements of Quantum Computation and Quantum Communication

Landauer Formula and Kubo Formula

Anirban Pathak

Nonequilibrium Green’s Function Formula

While there are many available textbooks on quantum information theory, most are either too technical for beginners or not complete enough. Filling the gap, this book gives a clear, selfcontained introduction to quantum computation and communication. Exploring recent developments and open questions in the field, it prepares readers for further study and helps them understand more advanced texts and journal papers. Along with thought-provoking cartoons and brief biographies of key players in the field, each chapter includes examples, references, exercises, and problems with detailed solutions.

• Includes coverage of the time-dependent transport formalism and thermal current

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Calculation Methods (RTM method, Lippmann–Schwinger equation method, numerical atomic orbital basis method, density matrix master equation method) Toward Larger Nanosystems (TD-WPD method) Applications (STM systems, atomic and molecular wires, nano-carbon systems) Artificial Nanosystems (quantum dots, quantum point contacts) Advanced Topics and Future Challenges Catalog no. N10441, April 2014, 523 pp.

ISBN: 978-981-4267-32-8, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K15136, June 2013, 340 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-1791-2, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Astrophysical Techniques

Planetary Science

Sixth Edition

The Science of Planets around Stars, Second Edition

C.R. Kitchin University of Hertfordshire, UK

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.

• Details the instrumentation and theory of astronomical observations, including radio waves, gamma rays, cosmic rays, neutrinos, and more • Presents the background theory and operating practice of state-of-the-art detectors and instruments

George H. A. Cole University of Hull, UK

Michael M. Woolfson University of York, UK

Since the publication of the popular first edition, stellar and planetary scientists have produced numerous new observations, theories, and interpretations, including the "demotion" of our former ninth planet Pluto as a dwarf planet. Covering all of these new discoveries, this second edition explains the science associated with the planets, the stars they orbit, and the interactions between them. Along with more problems, this edition adds new material and improves analytical treatments. To help with solving the problems, Fortran programs are provided on the book’s CRC Press web page.

• Provides a complete qualitative description of planetary science, supported by numerous specialized appendices • Requires only a basic background in physics and calculus

• Identifies developments that may lead to new types of detectors in the future

• Reviews theories of the Solar System’s origin, past, and present

• Traces the history of the optical telescope

• Gives clear, quantitative treatments of subjects that are usually covered in a qualitative way, such as the source of energy that drives Io’s volcanoes

Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Detectors

• Uncovers the essential connections between stars and planets

Imaging

• Present step-by-step mathematical derivations

Photometry

• Includes problems at the end of each chapter and two Fortran programs on the book’s CRC Press web page

Spectroscopy Other Techniques Catalog no. K14825, November 2013, 554 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-1115-6, $79.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook

A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption

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.

Catalog no. K15988, June 2013, 607 pp.

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Forthcoming!

New!

An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrobiology

Pankaj Jain

Edited by

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Vera M. Kolb

This text starts with an introduction to the night sky and an overview of stars, their basic properties, and observations. It then discusses basic physics concepts relevant to stellar observations, such as radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, photometry, continuous and discrete spectrum, and spectral lines and their properties. The text describes instruments used for astronomical observations as well as how the radiation received is characterized and interpreted to determine the properties of stars.

Catalog no. K14003, December 2014, 352 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-8590-1, $79.95 / £49.99

The Astronomy Revolution 400 Years of Exploring the Cosmos Edited by

Donald G. York Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, The University of Chicago, Illinois, USA

Owen Gingerich Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Shuang-Nan Zhang Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, and Department of Physics, University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA

This full-color book surveys its impact on society and our perceptions of the Universe. Renowned contributors 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. The book also looks beyond questions of science to the role of moral responsibility in human civilizations, offering perspectives from both Eastern and Western cultures. This unique book seeks to inspire all those involved or interested in the enterprise of astronomy.

Catalog no. K11625, November 2011, 450 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-3600-2, $83.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

An Evolutionary Approach

University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, USA

This interdisciplinary text presents astrobiology as a dynamic, developing science of the utmost importance for the future of humanity. Featuring contributions from leaders in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology, molecular biology, ecology, planetary science, geography, and geology, the book discusses the evolution of abiotic matter to biotic matter and emphasizes new discoveries in prebiotic chemistry, such as solid-state (solventless), in/on-water, and multicomponent reactions. It describes the most challenging problems involved in the field of astrobiology and invites the reader to become actively involved in their solution.

• Provides an interdisciplinary approach to astrobiology • Discusses the evolution of abiotic matter to biotic matter • Emphasizes new discoveries in prebiotic chemistry • Contains problem sets to encourage critical thinking • Invites active involvement in answering the field’s most challenging questions An instructor's manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Astrobiology: An Overview. Origin of Elements and Formation of Solar System, Planets, and Exoplanets.

Astrobiology Education and Public Outreach.

Analysis of Extraterrestrial Organic Matter in Murchison Meteorite: A Progress Report. Prebiotic Synthesis of Biochemical Compounds: An Overview.

Biochemical Pathways as Evidence for Prebiotic Syntheses. Roles of Silicon in Life on Earth and Elsewhere. Fossil Records for Early Life on Earth.

Prebiotic Chemistry: In Water and in the Solid State.

Encapsulation of Organic Materials in Protocells. Role of Phosphorus in Prebiotic Chemistry. Cold and Dry Limits of Life. Microorganisms in Space. Search for Life on Mars: An Astrogeological Approach. Elusive Definition of Life: A Survey of Main Ideas. Language and Communication as Universal Requirements for Life. Transition from Abiotic to Biotic: Is There an Algorithm for It? Extraterrestrial Life: What Are We Looking For? Evolutionary Approach to Viruses in Astrobiology. ...

Catalog no. K19048, October 2014, 504 pp.

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Condensed Matter & Materials Science Fundamentals of Ceramics

XAFS for Everyone

Michel Barsoum M.W Barsoum

Scott Calvin

Series: Series in Material Science and Engineering

This second edition presents an exceptionally clear, comprehensive introduction to ceramic science. Barsoum first introduces the structure and properties of ceramics with emphasis on solid state physics and chemistry. He derives key equations from first principles to ensure a thorough understanding of the concepts. The first part of the book considers bonding in ceramics, their physical structures, and their properties. The second part deals with factors determined by microstructure and thermal, dielectric, magnetic, and optical properties.

Selected Contents: Introduction Bonding in Ceramics Structure of Ceramics Effect of Chemical Forces on Physical Properties Thermodynamic and Kinetic Considerations Defects in Ceramics Diffusion and Electrical Conductivity Phase Equilibria Formation, Structure, and Properties of Glasses Sintering and Grain Growth Mechanical Properties: Fast Fracture Creep, Subcritical Crack Growth, and Fatigue Thermal Properties Dielectric Properties Magnetic and Nonlinear Dielectric Properties Optical Properties Index Catalog no. IP295, November 2002, 624 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-7503-0902-8, $99.95 / £49.99

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, USA

This text provides a practical, thorough guide to x-ray absorption fine-structure (XAFS) spectroscopy for both novices and seasoned practitioners from a range of disciplines. Cartoon characters and easy-to-follow illustrations introduce multiple viewpoints without distracting from the main narrative. Whether you are encountering this technique for the first time or looking to hone your craft, this innovative and engaging book offers insight on implementing XAFS spectroscopy and interpreting XAFS experiments and results. It helps you understand realworld trade-offs and the reasons behind common rules of thumb.

• 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 • Discusses the important and often overlooked technique of principal component analysis • Addresses error analysis and how to overcome statistical challenges • Requires one year of undergraduate-level physics and assumes some knowledge of calculus Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

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.

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Condensed Matter & Materials Science Understanding Nanomaterials Malkiat S. Johal and Lewis E. V. Johnson Pomona College, Claremont, California, USA

Fundamentals of Soft Matter Science Linda S. Hirst University of California, Merced, USA

This textbook provides a coherent overview of the fundamental principles underlying nanomaterials fabrication, as well as a discussion of the characterization and application of these materials. The author takes an interdisciplinary approach, highlighting the theory and tools contributed by chemistry, biology, physics, medicine, and engineering. The book includes real-world examples, end-of-chapter problem sets, and exercises for self-study related to energy, the environment, and medicine throughout the text, underscoring presented technological applications.

This book provides a practical introduction to the field of soft matter, which merges tools from physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, and computer science. The text first presents an overview of the field and a summary of physical principles of self-assembly in soft materials. It covers liquid crystals, surfactants, colloids, polymers, gels, and soft biomaterials, including what defines each class of materials, key properties, and commonly used characterization methods. It also emphasizes imaging techniques and other methods used to characterize soft materials in the lab.

Catalog no. 73109, April 2011, 327 pp.

Pack - Book and Ebook, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7310-2 $62.95 / £40.99

• Takes a highly descriptive and visual approach

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• Emphasizes modern imaging and other experimental techniques • Describes everyday materials applications • Provides a descriptive account of materials in each chapter

Dopants and Defects in Semiconductors Matthew D. McCluskey Washington State University, Pullman, USA

• Gives balanced coverage to each major class of soft matter

Selected Contents: Introduction Liquid Crystals Surfactants

Eugene E. Haller

Polymers

University of California, Berkeley, USA

Colloidal Materials

This text covers the theory, experimentation, and identification of impurities, dopants, and intrinsic defects in semiconductors. By treating dopants and defects in semiconductors as a unified subject, the authors help define the field.

Requiring no prior knowledge of semiconductor physics, the text provides a framework for understanding defects in any crystal, summarizes doping methods during and after semiconductor growth, and discusses the properties of dopants and defects. It also explains how characterization methods are used to investigate defects in semiconductors.

Soft Biological Materials Catalog no. K11369, November 2012, 246 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2775-8 $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11532, February 2012, 390 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-3152-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Condensed Matter & Materials Science Electronic Structure of Materials Rajendra Prasad Indian Institute of Technology (ITT), Kanpur

Most textbooks in the field are either too advanced for students or don’t adequately cover current research topics. Bridging this gap, this classroom-tested book helps advanced undergraduate and graduate students understand electronic structure methods and enables them to use these techniques in their work. The text takes a microscopic view of materials as composed of interacting electrons and nuclei. It explains all the properties of materials in terms of basic quantities of electrons and nuclei, such as electronic charge, mass, and atomic number.

Catalog no. K14536, July 2013, 469 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-0468-4, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Condensed Matter Optical Spectroscopy An Illustrated Introduction Iulian Ionita University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Romania

This text shows how optical absorption spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy are powerful techniques for studying condensed matter, particularly new properties that appear when many atoms come together and interact in systems at the atomic, molecular, and nano scales. With simple, illustrative examples throughout, the book emphasizes the visual nature of the field. It helps students understand the spatial arrangements of atoms, which determine properties of the matter and resulting spectra. It also presents the application of molecular symmetry on optical spectra using group theory.

Catalog no. K16445, August 2014, 414 pp.

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STUDENT LEARNING AID!

A Laboratory Course in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

The Materials Physics Companion

Gerrard Eddy Jai Poinern

Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps

Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia

Fischer-Cripps Laboratories Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia

Written by a well-regarded teacher, this first-ever nanolab manual is aimed at the fast-growing number of practical nanoscience and nanotechnology modules springing up around the world. It is not a direct competitor for theoretical texts, though it does describe laboratory experiments in detail and link them to the theory to place them in context. This highly interdisciplinary book places a strong emphasis on developing skills to prepare undergraduate and graduate students from physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology backgrounds for work in nanoscience- and nanotechnology-related industries.

Updated and expanded with new topics, this second edition puts the physics of the solid state within the reach of students by offering an easy-to-navigate pathway from basic knowledge through to advanced concepts. Using the unique signature style of the author’s other companion books, this edition illustrates how electrical and magnetic properties of matter arise from the basic principles of quantum mechanics in a way that is accessible to science and engineering students.

Catalog no. K22703, December 2014, 224 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4822-3103-8, $69.95 / £44.99

2nd Edition

Catalog no. K15131, August 2014, 238 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1782-0 $39.95 / £25.99

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High Energy & Particle Physics Gauge Theories in Particle Physics: A Practical Introduction, Fourth Edition, 2 Volume set Ian J.R. Aitchison Professor Emeritus, University of Oxford, UK, and Visiting Scientist, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, California, USA

Anthony J.G. Hey Microsoft Research Connections, Redmond, Washington, USA

The fourth edition of this bestselling two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results, especially in the areas of CP violation and neutrino oscillations. It offers an accessible and practical introduction to the three gauge theories included in the Standard Model of particle physics. For each theory, the authors discuss the main conceptual points, detail many practical calculations of physical quantities from first principles, and compare these quantitative predictions with experimental results.

• Reflects progress in experimental particle physics throughout the past decade • Offers a unique pedagogical introduction to quantum field theory • Describes transformations of Dirac spinors under Lorentz transformations and discrete symmetries • Covers Majorana fermions • Presents extensive discussions of the renormalization group and spontaneous symmetry breaking, with examples from both particle physics and condensed-matter physics • Includes up-to-date coverage of CP violation and neutrino oscillations • Contains full problem sets at the end of each chapter A solutions manual and instructor's manual is available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: 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 Standard Model and Beyond Paul Langacker Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Series: Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation

This text presents an advanced introduction to the physics and formalism of the standard model and other non-abelian gauge theories. It first reviews calculation techniques in field theory and the status of quantum electrodynamics. It focuses on global and local symmetries and the construction of non-abelian gauge theories, before explaining the structure and tests of quantum chromodynamics. It also describes the electroweak interactions and theory. The final chapter discusses the motivations for extending the standard model and examines supersymmetry, extended gauge groups, and grand unification.

Catalog no. C7906, December 2009, 675 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-7906-7, $84.95 / £52.99

A Course in Field Theory Pierre van Baal Leiden University, The Netherlands

Extensively classroom-tested, this textbook provides material for an introductory, onesemester field theory course for advanced undergraduate or graduate students in physics. Based on the author’s course that he has been teaching for over 20 years, the text presents complete and detailed coverage of the core ideas and theories in quantum field theory. Ideal for students taking particle physics courses, it could also be used as a supplementary text for courses on the standard model and applied quantum physics.

Catalog no. K20681, August 2013, 234 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-9459-3, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K14937, December 2012, 960 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-1317-4, $129.95 / £82.00

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High Energy & Particle Physics Group Theory for High Energy Physicists Mohammad Saleem Punjab University, Pakistan

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. A solutions manual and figures slides are available with qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K14790, September 2012, 230 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-1063-0, $79.95 / £44.99

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Plasma Electronics, Second Edition Applications in Microelectronic Device Fabrication Toshiaki Makabe Keio University, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Zoran Lj. Petrovic University of Belgrade, Zemun, Serbia

Emphasizing computational algorithms and techniques, this updated edition of a popular monograph provides a complete picture of plasma physics, computational methods, cutting-edge applications, and processing techniques. Reflecting the growing importance of computer-aided approaches to plasma analysis and synthesis, it showcases recent advances in fabrication from micro- and nano-electronics, MEMS/NEMS, and the biological sciences. This edition reflects recent progress in the quantitative understanding of non-equilibrium low-temperature plasma, surface processing, and predictive modeling of the plasma and the process.

Catalog no. K22267, August 2014, 412 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4822-2205-0, $179.95 / £114.00 Also available as an eBook

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An Introductory Course of Particle Physics

Plasma Physics

Palash B. Pal Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta, India

Developed for graduate students unfamiliar with particle physics, this text teaches the basic techniques and fundamental theories related to the subject. By providing comprehensive coverage of the techniques, theories, and main ideas of particle physics, it gives them the competence to work out various properties of fundamental particles, such as scattering cross-section and lifetime. It includes exercises with answers and further reading at the back of the book. The book also gives a lucid summary of the main ideas involved.

Catalog no. K22084, July 2014, 808 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4822-1698-1, $79.95 / 39.99

An Introduction Richard Fitzpatrick The University of Texas, Austin, USA

Based on the author’s course from the University of Texas at Austin, this textbook is designed for an introductory course in plasma physics at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level. It covers applied areas, such as space and laboratory plasmas, as well as some advanced topics. Unlike other introductory texts in the field, this one is driven by the physics and provides students with a strong foundation to take higher level courses in plasma physics.

Catalog no. K20640, August 2014, 293 pp.

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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics Understanding LED Illumination

Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics

M. Nisa Khan

Peter E. Powers

IEM LED Lighting Technologies, New Jersey, USA

University of Dayton, Ohio, USA

This book provides an indepth introduction to the fundamentals and practical aspects of LED lamp design.

Covering light generation, efficiency, theoretical limits, efficiency limiting factors, and LED lamp design elements, it explains the principles of large-space and 3D object illumination for developing competitive LED lamps. It presents design and simulation requirements for LED lamps with real examples that demonstrate how to make more energy-efficient and higher-quality lamps. This book also applies lamp output metrics and characterization methods to retail and prototype lamps for comparison.

• 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 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 Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents:

This introductory text addresses a broad spectrum of nonlinear phenomena, from second-harmonic generation to soliton formation.

It analyzes the complementary aspects of nonlinear optics to enable a fundamental understanding of a given effect and subsequent practical device applications. The author encourages readers to master key concepts and to solve nonlinear optics problems, preparing them for more advanced study. Along with extensive problems at the end of each chapter, the book presents general algorithms accessible for any scientific graphical and programming package.

• Illustrates how the theory and concepts of nonlinear optics are used in the laboratory • Explores important technological phenomena encountered in laboratories and commercial systems, including second harmonic generation, difference frequency generation, sum-frequency generation, and optical parametric oscillation • Offers in-depth coverage of phase matching and corresponding tolerances • Makes material accessible to readers without a background in quantum mechanics • Includes extensive end-of-chapter exercises A solutions manual and figure slides are 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

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.

(2) Devices

Catalog no. K14684, August 2013, 272 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-0772-2, $69.95 / £44.99

Catalog no. 93517, May 2011, 329 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-9351-3, $83.95 / £52.99

(3) Processes. Raman and Brillouin Scattering Nonlinear Optics Including Diffraction and Dispersion Appendices Index

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Lasers, Optics, & Optoelectronics Optics for Engineers Charles A. DiMarzio Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The increased importance of the field of optics has also increased the need for engineers to understand its fundamental principles.

Designed specifically for this purpose, this book presents the underlying concepts and their applications for engineers who need a practical understanding of how the basic principles of optics affect design decisions.

The author includes numerous examples drawn from his experience in the design of laser radars and biomedical optics. These practical examples and end-ofchapter problems help readers connect the fundamentals with real-world applications.

• 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 new application areas in microscopy, including second-harmonic and multiphoton fluorescence microscopy • Incorporates extensive end-of-chapter problems, examples, and appendices to help readers solve real-world problems • Offers downloadable MATLAB code for solving typical optics problems, available from crcpress.com • Highlights the most important and frequently used equations • Includes color figures and more than 500 illustrations Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

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.

Catalog no. K10366, August 2011, 558 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0725-5 $93.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook

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Fundamentals of Solid-State Lighting LEDs, OLEDs, and Their Applications in Illumination and Displays Vinod Kumar Khanna CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, India

This book presents an up-to-date, comprehensive survey of the principles, technology, and applications of solid-state devices for lighting and displays.

Compared to traditional electrical filaments, arc lamps, and fluorescent lamps, solid-state lighting offers higher efficiency, reliability, and environmentally friendly technology. The book covers a range of solid-state devices, technologies, and materials used for lighting and displays. It also examines auxiliary but critical requirements of efficient applications, such as modeling, thermal management, reliability, and smart lighting.

Catalog no. K15929, June 2014, 604 pp.

Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-6109-0 $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Theoretical Foundations of Digital Imaging Using MATLAB® Leonid P. Yaroslavsky Tel Aviv University, Israel

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical and Computational Imaging Sciences Series

Helping readers 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, with the code available at www.crcpress.com.

Catalog no. K12836, November 2012, 511 pp.

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Biophysics & Biomedical Engineering Introduction to BioMEMS Albert Folch University of Washington, Seattle, USA

This classroom-tested book —in color throughout— covers the whole breadth of this dynamic field, including classical microfabrication, microfluidics, tissue engineering, cell-based and noncell-based devices, and implantable systems. It gives readers a real sense of how the field has grown by providing historical perspectives and covering the state of the art. The text contains problem sets, design challenges, key references, and over 400 color figures, most of which are from the original researchers. Downloadable PowerPoint slides are available for instructors.

• Focuses on the essentials of microfabrication • Presents in-depth coverage of the techniques of cell/protein micropatterning • Gives a thorough presentation of microfluidics, including theory, designs, and historical perspective

Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems An Introduction to Biophysics Thomas M. Nordlund University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

This color text clearly describes the biological physics of macromolecules, subcellular structures, and whole cells, including interactions with light. It provides a hands-on understanding of the movement of microorganisms, reviews the necessary mathematics, discusses quantum mechanics in biosystems, and describes the transition from discreet random walks to continuum diffusive motion. The text also contains standard exercises, advanced problems, and miniprojects. An accompanying CD-ROM includes "active" versions of Excel graphs and diagrams from the text, along with links to mathematical and biological/biochemical source data.

Catalog no. 89772, March 2011, 583 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8972-1, $93.95 / £59.99

• Explains how BioMEMS technology can increase the biochemical and biophysical complexity of cell culture microenvironments

Also available as an eBook

• Discusses how BioMEMS devices can improve fluid handling and increase experimentation throughput

New!

• Provides a good overall vision of how implantable microdevices have evolved, covering the origin of the field and the newest devices • Highlights fundamental concepts and defines them in an extensive glossary • Includes over 400 color figures, problem sets, design challenges, and key references • Offers downloadable PowerPoint slides for instructors An instructor's manual is available upon qualifying course adoption

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, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Introduction to Fluorescence David M. Jameson University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA

This text helps readers 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.

The text includes references in each chapter, more than 250 figures, and the chemical structures of the most widely used fluorescent molecules.

Catalog no. K10301, January 2014, 313 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-0604-3, $79.95 / £49.99 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

Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical and Computational Biology

New!

Applied Medical Image Processing, Second Edition A Basic Course Wolfgang Birkfellner Medical University of Vienna, Austria

With more than 350 color images throughout, this text presents a unified, in-depth treatment of the relationship between the structure, dynamics, and function of proteins. Taking a structural–biophysical approach, the authors discuss the molecular interactions and thermodynamic changes that transpire in these highly complex molecules. Examples illustrate how proteins can be analyzed in multiple ways and the text refers to everyday applications of proteins and enzymes in medical disorders, drugs, toxins, chemical warfare, and animal behavior. Downloadable questions for each chapter are available online.

Avoiding excessive mathematical formalisms, this second edition of a bestseller delivers an ideal introduction to medical image processing, presenting key principles and algorithms using simple MATLAB®/Octave scripts. It not only discusses data storage, transformations, segmentation, rendering, registration, and reconstruction, but also contains a chapter on clinical applications and an image-guided therapy tutorial. Including examples from radiology, internal medicine, surgery, and radiation therapy, the text is beneficial to students of medical physics, biomedical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, and related fields, as well as radiology professionals.

Catalog no. K10533, December 2010, 654 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1071-2, $87.95 / £56.99

• Presents key principles and algorithms using simple MATLAB®/Octave scripts

Also available as an eBook

• Contains a chapter on clinical applications and an image-guided therapy tutorial

Plasma Physics and Engineering Second Edition Alexander Fridman Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Lawrence A. Kennedy University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Reflecting recent developments in plasma science and technology, this second edition continues to be one of the best textbooks in the field. It covers plasma chemistry and engineering, combustion, chemical physics, lasers, electronics, methods of material treatment, fuel conversion, and environmental control. Along with many new topics, this edition includes two new chapters on microdischarges and discharges in liquids. It contains a database on plasma kinetics and thermodynamics, numerical formulas for practical calculations, and many problems and concept questions.

Catalog no. K10619, February 2011, 941 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-1228-0, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

• Includes examples from radiology, internal medicine, surgery, and radiation therapy • Incorporates freely available programs in the public domain (e.g., GIMP, 3DSlicer, and ImageJ) • Discusses data storage, filtering, transformations, segmentation, rendering, registration, and reconstruction A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: A Few Basics of Medical Image Sources Image Processing in Clinical Practice Image Representation Operations in Intensity Space Filtering and Transformations Segmentation Spatial Transforms Rendering and Surface Models Registration CT Reconstruction A Tutorial on Image Guided Therapy A Selection of MATLAB Commands Catalog no. K15380, March 2014, 455 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-5557-0, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Medical Physics & Biomedical Imaging Webb's Physics of Medical Imaging

An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering

Second Edition

Edited by

Edited by

M A Flower Institute of Cancer Research/Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

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.

Catalog no. IP743, June 2012, 864 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-7503-0573-0, $89.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Physics for Diagnostic Radiology Third Edition Philip Palin Dendy Addenbrookes NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK

Brian Heaton Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services, UK

Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

Fully revised and updated, this bestselling text helps readers understand how various imaging techniques work. This edition includes 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. Exercises, multiple choice questions, extensive references, and further reading aid in understanding.

Catalog no. 83155, August 2011, 720 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-4200-8315-6, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Rory A Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe and Douglas A. Hobson University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

This resource focuses on the principles, modeling, standards, devices, and technologies of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology. It describes numerous design models and processes, including participatory action design and service delivery models. The book also discusses the components of devices such as cushions, wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, hearing aids, and TTYs. The contributors assess industry standards and explore innovative technology aids, such as sensors, robot-assisted therapy, and speech recognition software. The text contains a set of learning objectives and study questions in each chapter as well as a list of definitions at the end of the book.

• Describes numerous design models and processes, including participatory action design, service delivery models, the supply-push process, and modern prosthetic fabrication • Assesses past, present, and potential industry standards and legislation • Covers devices essential for the disabled, including various seating systems, cushions, wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, hearing aids, and teletypewriters (TTYs) • Explores innovative technology aids, such as sensors, robot-assisted therapy, descriptive video, remote microphones, speech recognition software, and AAC • Contains a set of learning objectives and study questions in each chapter as well as a list of definitions at the end of the book

Selected Contents: Introduction. Clinical Practice of Rehabilitation Engineering. Universal Design. Technology Transfer.

Standards for Assistive Technology. Seating Biomechanics and Systems. Tissue Integrity Management. Wheelchairs. Functional Electrical Stimulation. Wheelchair Transportation Safety.

Rehabilitation Robotics. Major Limb Prosthetic Devices. Orthotic Devices. Aids for People with Low Vision and Blindness. Maximizing Participation for People with Hearing Loss. Telecommunications, Computers, and Web Accessibility. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology.

Adaptive Sports and Recreation Technology. Selected Terms and Definitions. Abbreviations. Index.

Catalog no. IP834, December 2006, 472 pp.

ISBN: 978-0-8493-7222-3, $85.95 / £55.99

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Nuclear Physics Measurement and Detection of Radiation Third Edition Nicholas Tsoulfanidis

Interaction of Radiation with Matter Hooshang Nikjoo

University of Nevada, Reno, USA

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

Sheldon Landsberger

Shuzo Uehara

The University of Texas, Austin, USA

Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Dimitris Emfietzoglou

Continuing in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors, this third edition offers a clearly written, accessible introduction to nuclear instrumentation concepts.

Illustrating the fundamentals of nuclear interactions and radiation detection with a multitude of examples and problems, this edition provides a new chapter on the latest applications of radiation detection, including nuclear medicine, dosimetry, health physics, homeland security, and nuclear nonproliferation. It updates numerous topics as needed and incorporates many new references and a completely updated bibliography.

University of Ioannina, Greece

• Provides a fundamental understanding of radiation detection and measurement techniques

• Describes the interactions of photons, electrons, and heavy charged particles with matter

• Explores many applications of radiation detection technology and nuclear instrumentation, from nuclear nonproliferation to nuclear medicine

• Covers modeling and simulation techniques, showing how to simulate radiation tracks in a computer experiment

• Covers data analysis for counting experiments • Includes end-of-chapter problems as well as numerous examples throughout A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Introduction to Radiation Measurements. Statistical Errors of Radiation Counting. Review of Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Energy Loss and Penetration of Radiation through Matter. Gas-Filled Detectors.

Scintillation Detectors. Semiconductor Detectors.

Relative and Absolute Measurements. Introduction to Spectroscopy. Electronics. Data Analysis Methods.

Photon (Gamma-Ray and X-Ray) Spectroscopy.

Charged-Particle Spectroscopy. Neutron Detection and Spectroscopy. Activation Analysis. Health Physics Fundamentals. Applications of Radiation Detection.

Appendices. Index.

Catalog no. 91859, December 2010, 518 pp.

Pack - Book and Ebook, ISBN: 978-1-4200-9185-4 $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook

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 how to simulate radiation tracks in a computer experiment, and highlight applications in medical/health physics and radiation biology. A solutions manual is available with qualifying course adoption.

• Includes the relevant atomic physics background

• Highlights applications in medical/health physics and radiation biology • Draws on the authors’ many years of teaching radiation interaction and microdosimetry courses A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

Selected Contents: Section I: Introduction. Basic Knowledge of Radiation. Atoms. Atomic Nucleus. Radioactivity.

X-Rays. Interaction of Photons with Matter.

Interaction of Electrons with Matter. Interaction of Heavy Charged Particles with Matter. -Ray, Restricted Stopping Power, and LET. Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulation. Section II: Cross Sections for Interactions of Photons with Matter. Cross Sections for Interactions of Electrons with Water.

Cross Sections for Interactions of Low-Energy Protons (<1 MeVu–1) in Water. Cross Sections for Interactions of Low-Energy -Particles (<2 MeVu–1) in Water.

Cross Sections for Interactions of High-Energy Protons (>1 MeVu–1) in Water. Model Calculations Using Track Structure Data of Electrons. Model Calculations Using Track Structure Data of Ions.

Section III: Inelastic Scattering of Charged Particles in Condensed Media: A Dielectric Theory Perspective. Section IV: Questions and Problems.

Catalog no. K12473, June 2012, 364 pp.

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Nuclear Physics Forthcoming!

Modern Atomic Physics Vasant Natarajan Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

This book provides a stateof-the-art account of atomic physics within a basic quantum mechanical framework.

It covers a range of topics— from the elementary to the advanced—including the spontaneous emission of radiation, stimulated transitions and the properties of gas, the physics and applications of resonance fluorescence, optical pumping, cooling and trapping of charged and neutral particles, and atomic beam magnetic resonance experiments. Written by a practicing experimental physicist, the text reflects the latest advances in the field, supplying a contemporary understanding of the subject.

• Provides a state-of-the-art account of atomic physics within a basic quantum mechanical framework

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. Coverage includes archeology, health, and medical physics applications.

• Provides complete coverage of fundamental nuclear radiation physics

• Covers a range of topics, from the elementary to the advanced

• Requires only first-year university mathematics and physics knowledge

• Reflects the latest advances in the field

• Reviews the necessary prerequisites, such as energy and momentum conservation

• Supplies a contemporary understanding of the subject A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption

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