Jan. 2011 Physics Textbooks

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Applied Mechanics & Fluid Dynamics ..................3

Astronomy & Astrophysics ....................................4

Biophysics ..............................................................5

General & Introductory Physics ............................7

Solid State Physics................................................11

Mathematical Physics ..........................................12

Medical Physics ....................................................13

Nuclear Physics ....................................................14

Particle/High Energy Physics ................................15

Optics & Imaging Science ..................................18

Quantum Physics ................................................20

Plasma Physics......................................................20

Statistical Physics ..................................................21

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Physics ofContinuousMatterExotic and EverydayPhenomena in theMacroscopic World,Second EditionBenny LautrupThe Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark

Praise for the First Edition

“… A good introductory course could be basedon this material. … This is an excellent text,which ought to inspire students and teachersalike with the richness of behaviour that is con-tained within a few continuum equations …” —Tony Harker, Physical Sciences Educational Reviews,

May 2006

“… a superb text on continuum theory andapplications with absolutely outstandinggraphics. …”

—Richard Lovelace, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

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This textbook provides a unified and comprehen-sive introduction to continuum mechanics from amodern perspective. Along with updated prob-lems and solutions, this second edition includestwo new chapters on large amplitude surfacewaves and aerodynamic theory. The online mate-rials, including Mathematica® programs, images,and additional problems, have also been updated.

Contents

Continuous Matter. Space and Time. Gravity.Pressure. Buoyancy. Planets and Stars.Hydrostatic Shapes. Surface Tension. Stress.Strain. Linear Elasticity. Solids at Rest.Computational Elastostatics. Elastic Vibrations.Fluids in Motion. Nearly Ideal Flow. Viscosity.Plates and Pipes. Creeping Flow. RotatingFluids. Computational Fluid Dynamics. GlobalLaws of Balance. Reaction Forces and Moments.Small-Amplitude Surface Waves. Large-Amplitude Waves. Jumps and Shocks. Whirlsand Vortices. Lubrication. Boundary Layers.Subsonic Flight. Aerodynamic Theory. Heat.Convection. Turbulence.

Catalog no. C7007, March 2011, c. 696 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-7700-1, $79.95

AppliedMechanics of SolidsAllan F. BowerBrown University, Providence,Rhode Island, USA

“It’s an impressive piece of work. It covers animmense amount of material and is well written.”—James R. Barber, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

“This book is great for materials science andengineering students who are interested in bothclassic and state-of-the-art materials research.With both in-depth discussion and authoritativesummary, it will be widely used in teaching andresearch in theoretical and computationalmechanics of materials.”—Yanfei Gao, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA


Features

• Introduces concepts, analytical techniques,and numerical methods used to analyzedeformation, stress, and failure in materials or components

• Discusses the use of finite element softwarefor stress analysis

• Assesses simple analytical solutions to explainhow to set up properly posed boundary andinitial value problems

• Provides an understanding of algorithmsimplemented in software code

• Offers problem sets and sample code on the author’s website

Contents

Overview of Solid Mechanics. GoverningEquations. Constitutive Equations: Relationsbetween Stress and Strain. Simple Boundaryand Initial Value Problems. Solutions for LinearElastic Solids. Solutions for Plastic Solids. FiniteElement Analysis: An Introduction . FiniteElement Analysis: Theory and Implementation.Modeling Material Failure. Solutions for Rods,Beams, Membranes, Plates and Shells.Appendices.

Catalog no. K10131, 2010, 820 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0247-2, $89.95

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Astronomy & Astrophysics

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An Introductionto PlanetaryAtmospheresAgustin Sanchez-LavegaUniversity of the Basque Country,Bilbao, Spain

“This comprehensive textbook on planetaryatmospheres is versatile and well organized,with an exposition that is sensitive to differentaudiences and equally at ease explaining thechemical, dynamical, and empirical foundationsof this multidisciplinary field. …”

—Timothy E. Dowling, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA

“… Finally, instructors and students have abook with in-depth coverage of a wide range oftopics, from atmospheric radiation to cloudsand dynamics on all the relevant planets of thesolar system. …”

—David Catling, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Providing a much-needed resource for this cross-disciplinary field, this text presents current knowl-edge on atmospheres and the fundamentalmechanisms operating on them. With manyinteresting real-world examples, the book offers aunified vision of the chemical and physicalprocesses occurring in planetary atmospheres. Itincludes end-of-chapter exercises with solutionsand offers ancillaries on the author’s website.

Contents

Introduction to Planets and Planetary Systems.Origin and Evolution of Planetary Atmospheres.Spectroscopy and Composition. VerticalTemperature Structure. Clouds in Planets. Upperand Tenuous Atmospheres. Global AtmosphericMotions. Atmospheric Dynamics-I: Waves.Atmospheric Dynamics-II: Instability. Appendix.Bibliography. References. Index.

Catalog no. C6732, January 2011, 629 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-6732-3, $89.95

Physics ofthe SunA First CourseDermott J. MullanUniversity of Delaware, Newark, USA

With an emphasis on numerical modeling, thistext presents a quantitative examination of thephysical structure of the Sun and the conditionsof its extended atmosphere. It enables a practicalappreciation of how various physical processesdetermine the variation of physical parametersfrom the center of the Sun to the surface.

Features

• Presents step-by-step explanations for calculating the numerical models of the photosphere, convection zone, and radiative interior

• Describes the structure of polytropic spheres

• Covers the empirical properties and oscillation equations of helioseismology

• Explores the acoustic power in the Sun nd the process of thermal conduction in different physical conditions

• Includes exercises and detailed simulationproblems

Contents

The Global Parameters of the Sun. RadiationFlow through the Solar Atmosphere. Toward aModel of the Sun: Opacity. Toward a Model ofthe Sun: Ionization. Computing a Model of theSun: The Photosphere. Convection in the Sun:Empirical Properties. Computing a Model of theSun: The Convection Zone. Radiative Transfer inthe Deep Interior of the Sun. Computing aMechanical Model of the Sun: The RadiativeInterior. Polytropes. Energy Generation in theSun. Neutrinos from the Sun. Oscillations in theSun: The Observations. Oscillations in the Sun:Theory. The Chromosphere. Magnetic Fields inthe Sun. The Corona. The Solar Wind. Appendix.Index.

Catalog no. C3074, 2010, 390 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8307-1, $79.95



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Biophysics


New!

Quantitative Understanding of BiosystemsAn Introduction to BiophysicsThomas M. NordlundUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

Catalog no. 89772, February 2011, c. 583 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8972-1, $89.95

“Combines a nice balance of topics with important basic material … . The emphasis onproblems, projects, and tools is very helpful.”

—Stephen J. Hagen, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

“A versatile textbook that also serves as a goodintroduction to quantitative biology … strikes a balance between ‘not too difficult’ for life science students and ‘conceptually rich andchallenging’ for physics and math students.”

—Yuri Gartstein and Stephen Levene,The University of Texas at Dallas, USA

Emphasizing learning through interactive dia-grams, videos, problems, and exercises, this colortext focuses on the behavior and properties ofmicroscopic structures that underlie living sys-tems. It clearly describes the biological physics ofmacromolecules, subcellular structures, andwhole cells, including interactions with light.

Through its active learning approach, the textencourages practical comprehension of thebehavior of biosystems, rather than knowledge ofthe latest research. The author includes graph-and diagram-centered physics and mathematics,simple software, frequent checks of understand-ing, and a repetition of important ideas at higherlevels or from different points of view. After com-pleting this book, students will gain significantcomputational and project experience andbecome competent at quantitatively characteriz-ing biosystems.

Features

• Provides a hands-on understanding of themovement of microorganisms, enablingstudents to analyze positions, velocities, andforces of real microorganisms

• Reviews the necessary mathematics, includinggeometry, calculus, and differential equations

• Discusses quantum mechanics in biosystems,covering photosynthesis and micro and chemical reactions

• Describes the transition from discreet randomwalks to continuum diffusive motion

• Contains standard exercises, advanced problems, and miniprojects

• Includes a CD-ROM with “active” versions ofExcel graphs and diagrams from the text, alongwith links to mathematical and biological/biochemical source data

Solutions manual available for qualifying instructors

ContentsINTRODUCTION, APPROACH, AND TOOLSIntroduction to a New World. How (Most)Physicists Approach Biophysics. Math Tools: FirstPass. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONWater. Structures: From 0.1 to 10 nm and Larger.First Pass at Supramolecular Structures:Assemblies of Biomolecules. Putting a CellTogether: Physical Sketch. BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY: QUANTUM MICROWORLDQuantum Primer. Light and Life. Photosynthesis.Direct Ultraviolet Effects on Biological Systems. BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY: (CLASSICAL)MICROWORLDMechanics and Dynamics. Random Walks,Diffusion, and Polymer Conformation. StatisticalPhysics and Thermodynamics Primer. Reactions:Physical View. Molecular Machines: Introduction.Assembly.

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Biophysics

EngineeringGenetic CircuitsChris J. MyersUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

“This book by Prof. Myers is one of the few textsin the area that gently brings the uninitiated tothese edges. … Engineering Genetic Circuitsadmirably touches on much of the ‘required’knowledge while creating a minimal toolset with which beginning students can confidentlyventure into this exciting new territory of systemsbiology.”

—From the Foreword by Adam Arkin, University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, USA

“Prof. Myers’ book will be an excellent referencefor any course in systems biology … . I find themany illustrations (worked-out examples andample number of figures) and exercises at theend of each chapter quite useful and important.”

—Baltazar Aguda, The Ohio State University,Columbus, USA

Highlighting modeling, analysis, and designmethods for systems biology, this book discuss-es how to examine experimental data to learnabout mathematical models, develop efficientabstraction and simulation methods to analyzethese models, and use analytical methods todesign new circuits. iBioSim software, lectureslides, and a password-protected solutions man-ual are available on the author’s website.

Contents

An Engineer’s Guide to Genetic Circuits.Learning Models. Differential Equation Analysis.Stochastic Analysis. Reaction-Based Abstraction.Logical Abstraction. Genetic Circuit Design.Solutions to Selected Problems. References.Glossary. Index.


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Introduction to ProteinsStructure, Function,and MotionAmit KesselEs-is Technologies Ltd.,Givatayim, Israel

Nir Ben-TalTel Aviv University, Israel

“… I was impressed both by the breadth of thetopics covered and by the depth in which theyare treated. General principles are made intu-itively clear based on well-chosen examples … .The book could fit well as a textbook in structur-al biology and molecular biophysics courses.”

—Barry Honig, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

“… The book gives a coherent picture of eachtopic … attractive as the main textbook in anundergraduate course on protein structure.Perhaps also for parts of freshman biochemistry.… useful as supplement for many undergraduateand graduate courses.”

—Burkhard Rost, Technische Universität München, Germany

With more than 350 color images throughout,this text discusses the molecular interactions andthermodynamic changes that transpire in thesehighly complex molecules. Numerous proteinsare used as examples to show how proteins canbe analyzed in multiple ways. The text refers tomany everyday applications of proteins andenzymes in medical disorders, chemical warfare,and more. Downloadable questions for eachchapter are available at CRC Press Online.

Contents

Protein Structure. Methods of StructureDetermination and Prediction. Energetics andProtein Stability. Protein Structural Dynamics.Non-Globular Proteins. Membrane Proteins.Protein–Ligand Interactions. Index.

Catalog no. K10533, January 2011, 654 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1071-2, $79.95

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General & Introductory Physics


From Atoms to GalaxiesA Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific AwarenessSadri HassaniIllinois State University, Normal, USA


“… I will be teaching a physics/art history hybridcourse and will be using either Superstrings andOther Things: A Guide to Physics, Second Editionor From Atoms to Galaxies: A ConceptualPhysics Approach to Scientific Awareness.…both are great books. … I really feel that for conceptual physics courses, CRC Press currentlyhas the three strongest titles. I anticipate a funteaching experience while using these texts andhope to use them again in the future.”

—Steve Zides, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Ideal for students without a technical or mathe-matical background, this textbook lays the foun-dation of the laws that govern our universe in anontechnical way, emphasizing topics in modernphysics and exposing the abuses made by NewAge gurus and other mystagogues. It outlines themethods developed by physicists for the scientificinvestigation of nature and contrasts them withthose developed by the outsiders who claim to bethe owners of scientific methodology. Each chap-ter debunks misconceptions, clarifies the natureof science, and explores the history of physics asit relates to the development of ideas.

Features

• Maintains a strictly conceptual approach inteaching physics to nonscience university students

• Uses physical arguments to controvert nonscientific and pseudoscientific beliefs

• Assumes math skills at the high school level• Includes answers to challenging questions, a glossary, a set of guiding questions, conceptual exercises, and numerical problemsat the end of each chapter

• Offers a wealth of mathematical information(at the level of high school algebra) on anaccompanying CD-ROM

Test bank and lecture presentations available for qualifying instructors

Contents

IN THE BEGINNINGScience Kindles. A Dark Interlude. ScienceRekindles. From Heaven to Earth. Epilogue:Underdetermination?NEWTONIAN ERAKinematics: Describing Motion. Dynamics: Causeof Motion. Further Topics on Motion.Gravitation. Epilogue: Determinism.WAVES AND ELECTROMAGNETISMWaves. Electricity. Magnetism and Electricity.Electromagnetic Waves. Epilogue: Mind andMatter.THERMODYNAMICSIntroduction to Probability. Statistical Mechanics.Temperature and Heat. Epilogue: Whole andParts.TWENTIETH-CENTURY PHYSICS: QUANTUM THEORYBirth of Quantum Theory. The Atoms. QuantumTheory I. Quantum Theory II. Epilogue: NoInterpretation. TWENTIETH-CENTURY PHYSICS: RELATIVITY THEORYBirth of Relativity. Relativity of Time and Space.Spacetime Geometry. E = mc2. General Theoryof Relativity. Epilogue: No Marketplace.TWENTIETH-CENTURY PHYSICS: MICROCOSMOLOGYOn the Experimental Front. On the TheoreticalFront. Classifying Particles and Forces. TheStandard Model. New Age Physics. Epilogue:The Eye of Physics.TWENTIETH-CENTURY PHYSICS: MACROCOSMOLOGYPhysics of the Cosmos. Early Universe. The LastEpoch. Epilogue: The Closing Dialogue.NATURE OF SCIENCEMisconceptions about Science. Characteristics ofScience. Science versus Pseudoscience.





Exploring Integrated ScienceBelal E. Baaquie and Frederick H. WilleboordseNational University of Singapore

Catalog no. 87932, 2010, 594 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8793-2, $102.95

Answering a myriad of puzzles of nature,Exploring Integrated Science shows how thesimplest questions that arise from our daily expe-riences can lead us through a chain of reasoningthat explains some of the most fascinating princi-ples of science.

Written in a nontechnical, entertaining style toengage students without a science backgroundwhile maintaining the academic rigor required bymore advanced students, the book follows aunique format that enhances the learningprocess. Each chapter begins with a pertinentquestion that forms the basis for explaining a sci-entific principle. Step by step, the text then delvesinto the more sophisticated scientific matter nec-essary for providing insight into the question pre-sented, elucidating key principles and conceptsalong the way. Chapter summaries highlightsalient points, answer the question definitively,and include a series of exercises to test students’assimilation of the material.

Richly illustrated with more than 650 vibrantcolor images, this text captures the essence of ourintuitive appreciation of nature, which is the start-ing point for the adventure of science. Presentingintegrated scientific ideas that seamlessly blendbiology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics, thebook brings the most complex and intriguingphenomena to students in a manner that is acces-sible and entertaining.

Features

• Covers dozens of mysteries, from nanoscienceto the need of polymers for life

• Uses a question-based format that ties in withdaily experience

• Explores topics from a wide range of subjectareas not usually found in one book

• Employs a nontechnical, entertaining stylewhile maintaining the rigor required by moreadvanced students

• Contains more than 650 vibrant color illustra-tions as well as a complete periodic table

• Emphasizes concepts while still providing allthe essential equations

• Provides simulations on a supporting website

Contents

Our Universe. Numbers in Our World. Energy.Atoms. Combining Atoms. Fluids. Materials.Polymers. Sparks in Nature. Odor. Sound.Nature’s Solar Cells. Vision. Biopolymers.Proteins. RNA. DNA. Information. Nanoworld.Complexity. Evolution. Relativity. QuantumMechanics I. Quantum Mechanics II. Laws.Equations. Units. Prefixes. Constants. Sizes.Credits. Periodic Table. ElectromagneticSpectrum. Index.



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Measured TonesThe Interplay ofPhysics and Music,Third EditionIan JohnstonUniversity of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Praise for the Second Edition

“Johnston offers a charming, informal, andinformation-packed volume aimed squarely bothat the musician who wants to understand bettersome of the physics behind the sound that vari-ous instruments make and at the physicist whowould like to understand better the workings ofmusical instruments… . Lots of material is cov-ered, and the book is worthy of careful examina-tion … . It belongs in all college libraries.”

—K.L. Schick, CHOICE

“ … Thoroughly recommended.”—John Miller, School Science Review


New to the Third Edition

• A greater examination of psycho-acousticsand its role in the design of MP3s

• Expanded information on the gamelan andother Asian percussion instruments

• Detailed discussions of binary notation, digiti-zation, and electronic manipulation of music

Sound files, further reading, and instructional supportavailable on complementary website

Contents

Why These and Not Others? Music andScientific Method. Harmonies of a MechanicalUniverse. Overtones of Enlightenment. Overthe Waves. The Romance of Electricity.Summertime in Heidelberg. O Brave NewWorld. I think, Therefore I Am.


The Silicon WebPhysics for theInternet AgeMichael G. RaymerUniversity of Oregon, Eugene, USA

“Change the title of this excellent text to‘Physics for the Internet Age: The Silicon Web’as soon as possible to attract teachers of allintroductory physics courses to look into thistext for adoption with its many hints as a PER[Physics Education Research]-influenced text.”

—John L. Hubisz, North Carolina State University, The Physics Teacher, November 2010

“… a text perfect in itself and perfect for itstime … . ideal for an undergraduate courserequired of all physical science, engineering,computer science, and mathematics majors.”

—Physics Today


Requiring no higher math or prior physics, thisbook clarifies common misconceptions whileoffering insight on the social impacts of technolo-gy. It includes study questions, end-of-chapterproblem sets, and real-world exercises.

Contents

Introduction: Physics and Its Relation toComputer and Internet Technologies.Mathematics: The Language of Science andTechnology. Mechanics: Energy EnablesInformation Technology. Matter and Heat:Cooling Computers is Required by the Physicsof Computation. Electricity and Magnetism:The Workhorses of Information Technology.Digital Electronics and Computer Logic. Analogand Digital Communication. Quantum Physicsof Atoms and Materials. Semiconductor Physics:Transistors and Circuits. Photons: LightDetectors and Light Emitting Diodes. Light andOptical Fibers for the Internet. LightAmplification and Lasers. Fiber-OpticsCommunication. Communication Networksand the Internet.






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ExploringFundamentalParticlesLincoln WolfensteinCarnegie Mellon University,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Joao P. SilvaInstituto Superior de Engenhariade Lisboa and Centro de FísicaTeórica de Partículas, Portugal

Integrating both theoretical and experimentalwork, Exploring Fundamental Particles tracesthe development of this fascinating field, fromthe discoveries of Newton, Fermi, and Feynmanto the detection of CP violation and neutrinos tothe quest to observe the Higgs boson andbeyond. A clear picture of the historic break-throughs and latest findings in the particlephysics community, the book guides studentsthrough the theories and experiments surround-ing fundamental particles and the main forcesbetween them. It sets the stage for the nexttransformation in modern science.

Features

• Explores the latest answer to the question,“What are we made of?”

• Describes the development of the standardmodel

• Presents the four interactions of nature andthe building blocks of matter

• Covers topics important for future experiments,including CP violation, neutrinos, and the Higgs boson

• Sheds light on past experiments and recentdiscoveries

• Discusses the importance of the LHC and ILC

Contents

Genesis of the Standard Model. CP Violation:The Asymmetry between Matter andAntimatter. The Amazing Story of the Neutrino.The Hunt for the Mysterious Higgs. Conclusion.Appendices.

Catalog no. K11632, January 2011, 291 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-3612-5, $49.95

Superstringsand OtherThingsA Guide to Physics,Second EditionCarlos I. CalleKennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

“… I will be teaching a physics/art historyhybrid course and will be using eitherSuperstrings and Other Things: A Guide toPhysics, Second Edition or From Atoms toGalaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach toScientific Awareness. … both are great books.… I really feel that for conceptual physics cours-es, CRC Press currently has the three strongesttitles. I anticipate a fun teaching experiencewhile using these texts and hope to use themagain in the future.”

—Steve Zides, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA


In the new edition of this popular work, NASA’sCarlos I. Calle continues to take students on auniquely accessible journey through physics. Heexplains basic concepts of motion, energy, andgravity, along with the latest theories about thestructure of matter, the origin of the universe, andthe beginning of time. Fully illustrated, this edi-tion explores major discoveries and the scientistsbehind them, includes numerous examples ofphysics in everyday situations, and discusses thedevelopments in string theory and M-theory. Asolutions manual is available for qualifyinginstructors.

Contents

Introductory Concepts. The Laws ofMechanics. The Structure of Matter.Thermodynamics. Electricity and Magnetism.Waves. Modern Physics. Appendices. Glossary.Index.

Catalog no. K10534, 2010, 567 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-4398-1073-6, $61.95



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Solid State Physics


Understanding Solid State PhysicsSharon Ann HolgateVisiting Fellow, University of Sussex, UK

Catalog no. IP662, 2010, 367 pp.ISBN: 978-0-7503-0972-1, $79.95

“I enjoyed reading the book and it is a refreshingapproach — it is very up to date and pitched ata good level to engage undergraduates new tothe subject. I am happy to recommend this bookto my students.”

—Dr. Robert H. Hadfield, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland

“The book is written in a very user-friendly andengaging style, as one might expect from a science writer/journalist. This way, the authorsucceeds in making the material approachableand interesting. … What I like most of all is thatit brings solid-state physics up-to-date, introduc-ing modern topics and showing how the coreideas in condensed matter physics underpin somuch of the technology we use today.”

—Professor Andrew Boothroyd, Oxford University, UK

Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet los-ing none of the required rigor, this accessible text-book clearly explains basic physics principles toprovide students with a firm grounding in thesubject. It offers a useful introduction to solidstate physics for undergraduates who feel daunt-ed by a highly mathematical approach. By relat-ing the theories and concepts to practical appli-cations, the author shows how physics is used inthe real world.

The text examines the various ways in whichatoms bond together to form crystalline andamorphous solids. It also describes the mechanicalproperties of solids. The author discusses howelectromagnetic radiation interacts with the peri-odic array of atoms that make up a crystal andhow solids react to heat on both atomic andmacroscopic scales. She then focuses on conduc-tors, insulators, semiconductors, and supercon-ductors as well as the magnetic properties of solidsand applications of magnets and magnetism.

Features

• Highlights various technological applicationsof physics, from locomotive lights to medicalimplants to hard drives

• Provides captivating images of real-life applications that demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research

• Uses an accessible writing style and format,offering journalistic accounts of interestingresearch

• Contains worked examples, self-test questions, and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms

• Includes derivations of key equations andreviews of essential physics in the appendices

• Offers further reading, web links, and otherresources at CRC Press Online


Contents

Crystal Clear: Bonding and Crystal Structures.The Rejection of Perfection: Defects, AmorphousMaterials, and Polymers. Stressed Out: TheMechanical Properties of Solids. In, Out, ShakeIt All About: Diffraction, Phonons, and ThermalProperties of Solids. Unable to Resist: Metals,Semiconductors, and Superconductors. Chipswith Everything: Semiconductor Devices andDielectrics. Living in a Magnetic World:Magnetism and Its Applications. Appendices.Index.




Mathematical Physics

Mathematical Methods in PhysicsVictor Henner, Tatyana Belozerova, and Kyle Forinash


“In comparison with typical introductions topartial differential equations, the book andattached software are significantly moredetailed. It explains various examples of physi-cal problems and solves related partial differen-tial equations under different types of boundaryconditions. The authors do more with specialfunctions and carry out examples of Fourieranalysis using these functions. … this book canbe used in an advanced course on mathemati-cal physics (or related courses) for advancedstudents of engineering, physics, mathematics,and applied mathematics.”

—Soheila Emamyari and Mehdi Hassani,MAA Reviews, November 2009

“[Henner, Forinash, and Belozerova] address themain topics of many courses in mathematicalphysics within the fields of engineering, physics,mathematics, and applied mathematics. … Thesoftware provides a simple interface and doesnot require students to learn a programminglanguage.”

—Book News Inc., September 2009

This text covers PDEs of mathematical physicsand boundary value problems, trigonometricFourier series, and special functions. The accom-panying CD-ROM of software provides a labora-tory environment that allows students to gener-ate and model different physical situations andlearn by experimentation.

Contents

Fourier Series Sturm-Liouville Theory The Sturm-Liouville Problem Mixed Boundary Conditions Examples of Sturm-Liouville Problems One-Dimensional Hyperbolic Equations Derivation of the Basic Equations Boundary and Initial Conditions

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Other Boundary Value Problems: LongitudinalVibrations of a Thin Rod Torsional Oscillations of an Elastic Cylinder Acoustic Waves Waves in a Shallow Channel Electrical Oscillations in a Circuit Traveling Waves: D’Alembert Method Semi-infinite String Oscillations and the Use of Symmetry Properties Finite Intervals: The Fourier Method for One-Dimensional Wave Equations Generalized Fourier Solutions Energy of the String Two-Dimensional Hyperbolic Equations Derivation of the Equations of Motion Oscillations of a Rectangular Membrane The FourierMethod Applied to Small TransverseOscillations of a Circular Membrane One-Dimensional Parabolic Equations Physical Problems Described by ParabolicEquations: Boundary Value Problems The Principle of the Maximum, Correctness, and the Generalized Solution The Fourier Method of Separation of Variablesfor the Heat Conduction Equation Heat Conduction in an Infinite Bar Heat Equation for a Semi-infinite Bar Parabolic Equations for Higher-DimensionalProblems Heat Conduction in More than One Dimension Heat Conduction within a Finite RectangularDomain Heat Conduction within a Circular Domain Elliptic Equations Bessel Functions Legendre Functions



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Medical Physics


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Applied Medical ImageProcessingA Basic CourseWolfgang BirkfellnerMedical University of Vienna,Austria

“This is a lucid, well-written, and hands-ontextbook that explains in simple terms and withexamples the basic issues of medical image processing. It contains many examples and useful programs.”

—Professor Leo Joskowicz, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

“The plethora of examples in each chapter …allows the reader to apply the theory and visually assess the outcomes. This book is a perfect blend of theory and practice. I highlyrecommend it.”

—Dr. Pascal Fallavollita, Technische Universität München, Germany

“… It provides a cogent, not overly simplified,not excessively mathematical treatise of basicprinciples that the student, trainee, young scien-tist, and junior practitioner can readily graspand apply. …”

—From the Foreword by Richard A. Robb, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

This book combines clearly written textual expla-nations with numerous tables, diagrams, and fig-ures as well as illustrative examples and exercisesusing MATLAB® and Octave. The accompanyingCD-ROM contains sample images and files thatcan be used with either program.

Contents

A Few Basics of Medical Image Sources. ImageRepresentation. Operations in Intensity Space.Segmentation. Filtering and Transformations.Spatial Transforms. Rendering, Visualization,and Surface Models. Registration. VolumeReconstruction. Appendix. Glossary. Index.


Introduction to Physics in ModernMedicineSecond EditionSuzanne Amador KaneHaverford College, Pennsylvania, USA

Fully updated, this text builds on the bestsellingoriginal to provide medical and physics studentswith an exploration of the physics-related appli-cations found in state-of-the-art medical centers.Requiring very little physics, biology, or chemistryand keeping mathematics to a minimum, theapplication-dedicated chapters adhere to simpleand self-contained qualitative explanations thatmake use of examples and illustrations. With anenhanced emphasis on digital imaging and com-puters in medicine, this edition gives students afundamental understanding of the practical appli-cation of each. Supporting material can be foundon the author’s website. A solutions manual isavailable for qualifying instructors.

New to the Second Edition

• Hybrid scanners for cancer imaging and theinterplay of molecular medicine with imagingtechnologies, such as MRI, CT, and PET

• Coverage of camera pills that can film fromthe inside upon swallowing

• Advances in robotic surgery devices

• Discussions of intensity-modulated radiationtherapy, proton therapy, and other newforms of cancer treatment

• The use of imaging technologies in developing countries

ContentsTelescopes for Inner Space. Lasers in Medicine.Seeing with Sound. X-Ray Vision. Images fromRadioactivity. Radiation Therapy and RadiationSafety in Medicine. Magnetic ResonanceImaging.

Catalog no. C9438, 2009, 448 pp., Soft CoverISBN: 978-1-58488-943-4, $59.95




Nuclear Physics

New!

Measurement and Detection of RadiationThird EditionNicholas TsoulfanidisUniversity of Nevada, Reno, USA

Sheldon LandsbergerUniversity of Texas, Austin, USA

Catalog no. 91859, January 2011, 518 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9185-4, $129.95

“This book is an excellent review of nucleardetection systems. The updated text is particu-larly timely with regard to the current zeitgeistfor homeland security, nuclear non-prolifera-tion, and nuclear security.”

—Steve Biegalski, University of Texas, Austin, USA

This third edition of a classic, bestselling textbookcontinues to serve new students entering thenuclear science and engineering fields. It enablesthem to select the proper detector, analyze theresults of counting experiments, and performradiation measurements that follow proper healthphysics procedures. A clearly written, accessibleintroduction to nuclear instrumentation con-cepts, the text illustrates the fundamentals ofnuclear interactions and radiation detection witha multitude of examples and problems. A solu-tions manual is available for qualifying instructors.

New to the Third Edition

• A new chapter on the latest applications of radiation detection, covering nuclear medicine, dosimetry, health physics, nonproliferation, and homeland security

• Updates to all chapters and subtopics withinchapters, as needed

• Many new references and a completelyupdated bibliography

Contents

Introduction to Radiation MeasurementsStatistical Errors of Radiation CountingReview of Atomic and Nuclear PhysicsEnergy Loss and Penetration of Radiationthrough MatterGas-Filled DetectorsScintillation DetectorsSemiconductor DetectorsRelative and Absolute Measurements


Introduction to SpectroscopyElectronicsData Analysis MethodsCurve FittingInterpolation SchemesLeast-Squares FittingFolding and UnfoldingData SmoothingPhoton (Gamma-Ray and X-Ray)SpectroscopyCharged-Particle SpectroscopyNeutron Detection and SpectroscopyActivation AnalysisSelection of the Optimum Nuclear ReactionPreparation of the Sample for IrradiationSources of RadiationIrradiation of the SampleCounting of the SampleAnalysis of the ResultsSensitivity of Activation AnalysisInterference ReactionsAdvantages and Disadvantages of the ActivationAnalysis MethodPrompt Gamma Activation AnalysisNeutron Depth ProfileNeutron RadiographyHealth Physics FundamentalsApplications of Radiation DetectionHealth Physics within Nuclear Power Plants andRadiological FacilitiesPortal Monitors and Passive DetectionInteractive Radiation Detection SystemsUnmanned Aerial Vehicles for RadiationDetectionCoincidence and Anti-Coincidence DetectionSystemsNuclear MedicineDetection of Nuclear Materials/NonproliferationIssues



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Particle/High Energy Physics


Group Theory for the Standard Model of Particle Physics and BeyondKen J. BarnesUniversity of Southampton, UK


Based on the author’s well-established courses,this text explores the use of symmetries throughdescriptions of the techniques of Lie groups andLie algebras. It develops the models, theoreticalframework, and mathematical tools to under-stand these symmetries. After linking symmetrieswith conservation laws, the author covers themathematical framework for special relativity, thestandard model, spontaneous symmetry break-ing, the Higgs boson, and supersymmetry. Healso introduces new techniques based on extend-ing space–time into dimensions described byanticommuting coordinates.

Designed for graduate and advanced undergrad-uate students in physics, this text provides suc-cinct yet complete coverage of the group theoryof the symmetries of the standard model of ele-mentary particle physics. It will help studentsunderstand current knowledge about the stan-dard model as well as the physics that potentiallylies beyond the standard model.

Features

• Explores the modern framework of specialrelativity, including Lorentz covariance andthe Poincaré group

• Describes Lie group techniques for the standard model and beyond

• Provides a stepping-stone to Einstein’s workon general relativity

• Goes beyond the standard model to exploresupertransformations, superspace methods,and more

• Includes many worked examples and prob-lems in each chapter


Contents

Symmetries and Conservation LawsQuantum Angular MomentumTensors and Tensor OperatorsSpecial Relativity and the Physical ParticleStates


Internal SymmetriesLie Group Techniques for the Standard ModelLie GroupsNoether’s Theorem and Gauge Theories of theFirst and Second KindsBasic Couplings of the Electromagnetic, Weak,and Strong InteractionsSpontaneous Symmetry Breaking and theUnification of the Electromagnetic and WeakForcesThe Goldstone Theorem and the ConsequentEmergence on Nonlinear TransformingMassless Goldstone BosonsThe Higgs Mechanism and the Emergence ofMass from Spontaneously BrokenSymmetriesLie Group Techniques for beyond theStandard Model Lie GroupsThe Simple SphereBeyond the Standard ModelMassive CaseMassless Case Projection OperatorsWeyl Spinors and Representation Charge Conjugation and Majorana Spinor A Notational TrickSL(2, C) View Unitary Representations Supersymmetry: A First Look at the Simplest (N =1) Case Massive Representations Massless Representations Superspace Three Dimensional Euclidean Space (Revisited) Covariant Derivative Operators from Right Action Superfields SupertransformationsThe Chiral Scalar Multiplet Superspace Methods Covariant Definition of Component Fields Supercharges Revisited Invariants and LagrangiansSuperpotential





The StandardModel andBeyondPaul LangackerInstitute for Advanced Study,Princeton, New Jersey, USA

“… a detailed and lucid summary of the theo-retical foundations of the Standard Model, andpossible extensions beyond it. … It also providesa firm, graduate-level foundation for theoreticalphysicists who plan to pursue concepts beyondthe Standard Model to a greater depth.”

—Philip Burrows, CERN Courier, June 2010

“… This is the first treatment … focusing on thestructure and applications of the StandardModel and bringing in the field theory as need-ed, in a pedagogically reliable and thoroughtreatment. …”—Gordon Kane, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

“… an indispensable guide to the elementary par-ticle physics of the next decade. It contains manyimportant topics … The many exercises are well-chosen and interesting. This fine book deserves tobe the primary text in a full-year course at thegraduate level for students who have alreadybeen exposed to quantum field theory.”—Jonathan L. Rosner, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA


Contents

Review of Perturbative Field Theory. Lie Groups,Lie Algebras, and Symmetries. Gauge Theories.The Strong Interactions and QuantumChromodynamics (QCD). The WeakInteractions. The Standard Electroweak Theory.Beyond the Standard Model. Appendices.References. Websites. Index.


An Introductionto ParticlePhysics and theStandard ModelRobert MannUniversity of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

This text gives students a grounding in particlephysics, including its experimental tools andmethods. Wherever possible, the author takes ahistorical approach that shows students how themodel is linked to the physics that most of ushave learned in less challenging areas. The textdescribes the standard model and the theories ofthe strong and electroweak interactions. Theauthor also introduces Feynman diagrams, waveequations, and gauge invariance, building up tothe theory of quantum electrodynamics. In addi-tion, he explores what might lie beyond our cur-rent concepts of the subatomic world.

Contents

A Review of Special Relativity. Symmetries.Conservation Laws. Particle Classification.Discrete Symmetries. Accelerators. Detectors.Scattering. A Toy Theory. Wave Equations forElementary Particles. Gauge Invariance.Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). Testing QED.From Nuclei to Quarks. The Quark Model.Testing the Quark Model. Heavy Quarks andQCD. From Beta Decay to Weak Interactions.Charged Leptonic Weak Interactions. ChargedWeak Interactions of Quarks and Leptons.Electroweak Unification. Electroweak SymmetryBreaking. Testing Electroweak Theory. Beyondthe Standard Model. Notation andConventions. Kronecker Delta and Levi-CivitaSymbols. Dirac Delta-Functions. Pauli and DiracMatrices. Cross-Sections and Decay Rates.Clebsch-Gordon Coefficients. FundamentalConstants. Properties of Elementary Particles.Feynman Rules for the Standard Model. TheLarge Hadron Rap.




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New!

Advanced Particle Physics Two-Volume SetOleg BoyarkinBelarus State Pedagogical University, Minsk

Providing a complete foundation for students tocomprehend the physics of the microworld, thistwo-volume set develops the models, theoreticalframework, and mathematical tools needed tounderstand current experiments and make predic-tions for future experiments. The set bringstogether a vast array of topics in modern particlephysics and distills the material in a rigorous yetaccessible manner. All intermediate mathematicalsteps are derived and numerous application exam-ples help students gain a thorough, workingknowledge of the subject.

The first volume covers:

• The mathematical foundation of quantumfield theory

• The interactions and particles of the StandardModel

• How accelerators, detectors, and neutrino tele-scopes are used in particle physics experiments

• The technique of renormalization in quantumelectrodynamics

The second volume discusses:

• The technique of renormalization in quantumchromodynamics (QCD)

• The status of current QCD experiments

• Physics beyond the Standard Model, includ-ing composite models and a left-right model

• How solar and atmospheric neutrinos aredetected and analyzed

The books in this two-volume set enable studentsnot only to perform complicated and skilled calcu-lations, but also to propose and elaborate new the-ories. Each book contains extensive references thatoffer comprehensive perspectives on the literatureand historical development of particle physics.

Catalog no. K10227, February 2011, c. 1248 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0412-4, $169.95

Also available as individual volumes

Volume I: Particles, Fields, andQuantum ElectrodynamicsMATHEMATICAL PRELUDE: Relativistic Invariance.Three-Dimensional World. The Four-DimensionalMinkowski Space. Lagrangian Formulation ofField Theory. Discrete Symmetry Operations.BIRD'S-EYE VIEW ON MICROWORLD:Fundamental Interactions. Atoms - Nuclei -Nucleons. From Muon to Gluon. HadronFamilies. Quark "Atoms". Passing Glance onTheory of Electroweak Interaction. FundamentalParticles of Standard Model. TechnicalEquipments of Particle Physics. QUANTUM IDYLL- FREE FIELDS: Scalar Field. Particles with Spin1/2. Massive Vector Field. Electromagnetic Field.QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS: S-Matrix.Transmission of �-Radiation through Matter.Scattering of Electrons and Positrons. RadiativeCorrections. Renormalization Theory. Appendix.


Volume II: The Standard Modeland BeyondQUANTUM CHROMODYNAMICS: CanonicalQuantization. Formalism of FunctionalIntegration. Renormalization and Unitarity.Asymptotical Freedom. Chiral Symmetries.Anomalies. Hard Processes in QCD. Lattice QCD.Quark-Gluon Plasma. QCD Vacuum. QCDExperimental Status. ELECTROWEAK INTERAC-TIONS: Glashow-Weinberg-Salam Theory. Physicsbeyond the Standard Model. NEUTRINOPHYSICS: Neutrino Properties. NeutrinoOscillation in Vacuum. Neutrino Oscillation inMatter. Solar Neutrinos. Atmospheric Neutrinos.Results and Perspectives.


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Optics & Imaging Science

New!An Introductionto QuantumOpticsPhoton andBiphoton PhysicsYanhua ShihUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County, USA

Designed for senior undergraduate and gradu-ate students, this text presents the theoreticalconcepts and experimental techniques involvedin modern quantum optics. It reviews basic the-ory and experimental evidence for the quantiza-tion of light, addressing such advanced con-cepts as entanglement and two-photon phe-nomena. It also examines the devices and exper-imental procedures used to test theories andconsiders coherent and squeezed states, atom-field interaction, electromagnetically inducedtransparency, and lasing without inversion.

Features

• Emphasizes applications in quantum information and quantum computing

• Covers the quantum theory of light, basictheory of modern quantum optics, andmeasurement techniques

• Develops the quantum theory of photons,biphotons, quantum coherence, and nonlocality

• Includes sample problems and exercises

Contents

Electromagnetic Wave Theory andMeasurement of Light. Coherence Property ofLight—The State of the Radiation. Diffractionand Propagation. Optical Imaging. First-OrderCoherence of Light. Second-Order Coherenceof Light. Homodyne Detection and HeterodyneDetection of Light. Quantum Theory of Light:Field Quantization and Measurement.Quantum Theory of Optical Coherence.Quantum Entanglement. Quantum Imaging.Two-Photon Interferometry−I: BiphotonInterference. Two-Photon Interferometry−II:Quantum Interference of Chaotic Light. Bell’sTheorem and Bell’s Inequality Measurement.

Catalog no. IP833, January 2011, 484 pp.ISBN: 978-0-7503-0887-8, $69.95

New!

Fundamentalsof AttosecondOpticsZenghu ChangUniversity of Central Florida,Orlando, USA

A discussion of fundamental concepts, basic tech-niques, and state-of-the-art applications, thisbook builds from basic underlying theory to morecomplex ideas related to attosecond optics. Itshows how the generation of attosecond opticalpulses requires knowledge of femtosecond lasertechnologies but is also quite distinct from fem-tosecond laser technologies. The text elaborateson this point using semiclassical models andquantum mechanics theories. With illustrativeexamples of attosecond applications, it alsoexplains the generation of attosecond pulse trainand gating methods for extracting single isolatedpulses.

Features

• Explains the distinct mechanisms of attosecond pulse generation using femtosecond laser technologies, semiclassicalmodels, and quantum mechanics theories

• Introduces the technique for generatingattosecond train because of its connectionwith high harmonic generation

• Discusses methods for extracting single isolated pulses

• Provides a section with real examples of experimental applications of attosecond pulses

• Supplies answers to selected problems and a table of atomic units and units in lasertechnology

Contents

Pump Lasers. The Semi-Classical Model. StrongField Approximation. Attosecond Pulse Train.Single Isolated Attosecond Pulses. PhaseMatching. Applications.

Catalog no. 89374, February 2011, c. 547 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8937-0, $89.95



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Optics & Imaging Science


New!

The Science of ImagingSecond EditionGraham SaxbyUniversity of Wolverhampton, UK(retired)

Praise for the First Edition

“… a truly valuable book, magnificently bringing together such diverse technologies, yetkeeping a practical eye on who is likely to bereading it. It’s the best book I have read on thesubject at this level.”

—Ron Graham, RPS Journal

“… well written … lots of helpful marginalnotes … an invaluable practical guide and ref-erence source.”

—Matin Durrani, Physics World


New to the Second Edition

• A new chapter on astronomical imaging

• A larger format with a wealth of illustrations

• Major revisions in the areas of digital imagingand modern technology

• Updated references with links to many onlineresources—including teaching material andexpanded information

Contents

The Nature of Light. Photometry, Lighting, andLight Filters. Visual Perception. Lens Principles.Types of Lenses. Resolution in Optical Systems.Images in Color. Still Cameras. Motion andHigh-Speed Photography. The Silver HalideProcess. Digital Recording of Images. Halftone,Electrostatic, and Digital Printing. Television.Video Recording and Replay Systems. Three-Dimensional Imaging. Holography.Astronomical Imaging. Macrography,Micrography, and Microimaging. Imaging theInvisible. Appendices.


Coming soon!

Fundamentals of Nonlinear OpticsPeter E. PowersUniversity of Dayton, Ohio, USA

“This book fills a longstanding need for a nonlinear optics textbook at an advanced college/introductory graduate level. One of itsbest features is inclusion of many of the subtletiesthat are often glossed over in other books onthe subject. … Another excellent feature is theprovision of a large number of problems at theend of each chapter.”

—Mark Cronin-Golomb, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA



Catalog no. 93517, May 2011, c. 328 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-9351-3, $79.95

Coming soon!

Optics for EngineersCharles A. DimarzioNortheastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

“This book is an excellent resource for teachingany student or scientist who needs to use opticalsystems. I particularly like the addition of MATLABscripts and functions. Highly recommended.”—James C. Wyant, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA

“At last, a book on optics that is written withthe practising engineer in mind. …”

—John Watson, University of Aberdeen, UK


Catalog no. K10366, August 2011, c. 360 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0725-5, $89.95





Quantum Physics Plasma Physics

QuantumRealityTheory andPhilosophyJonathan AlldayThe Royal Hospital School,Holbrook, Ipswich, UK

Written by a well-known physics author andteacher, this work cuts through much of the con-fusion to provide students with an authoritative,academically rigorous, and intriguing explorationof the theoretical machinery of quantummechanics. The text requires only a basic back-ground in physics and mathematics.

Features

• Presents a thorough grounding in the theoretical machinery of quantum physics

• Offers a whistle-stop tour through the earlypart of the 20th century when the foundingfathers of quantum theory forever altered the frontiers of human thought

• Provides an example-filled interpretation ofthe theory and applications of quantum field theory

• Separates fact from speculation regardingquantum physics’ ability to provide a startingpoint for philosophical queries into ultimatelyunderstanding science and its limits

Contents

Our First Quantum Object: Light. Particles.Quantum States. Amplitudes. Measurement.Interference. The Free Particle. IdenticalParticles. Scattering Identical Bosons. Spin.Fermion States. Wave Functions. Uncertainty.Genealogy. Planck and Einstein. Niels Bohr.Werner Heisenberg. Erwin Schrödinger. PaulDirac. Conclusions. Applications of QuantumTheory. Entanglement. Interpretations. TheCopenhagen Interpretation. The Many WorldsInterpretation. Other Interpretations. QuantumField Theory. Appendices. Index.


New!

Plasma Physicsand EngineeringSecond EditionAlexander FridmanDrexel University, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, USA

Lawrence A. KennedyUniversity of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Reflecting recent developments in plasma scienceand technology, this second edition covers plasmachemistry and engineering, combustion, chemicalphysics, lasers, electronics, methods of materialtreatment, fuel conversion, and environmentalcontrol. Along with many new topics addedthroughout, this edition includes two new chap-ters on microdischarges and discharges in liquids.

Features

• Provides a lucid introduction to virtually all aspects of modern plasma science andtechnology

• Contains an extensive database on plasmakinetics and thermodynamics

• Includes many helpful numerical formulas for practical calculations as well as numerousproblems and concept questions

• Offers new chapters on microdischarges anddischarges in liquids


Contents

FUNDAMENTALS OF PLASMA PHYSICS AND PLASMA CHEMISTRY: Plasma in Nature,in the Laboratory, and in Industry. ElementaryProcesses of Charged Species in Plasma.Elementary Processes of Excited Molecules andAtoms in Plasma. Plasma Statistics and Kineticsof Charged Particles. Kinetics of ExcitedParticles in Plasma. Electrostatics,Electrodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics ofPlasma. PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING OFELECTRIC DISCHARGES: Glow Discharge. ArcDischarges. Non-Equilibrium Cold AtmosphericPressure Discharges. Plasma Created in High-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields: Radio-Frequency, Microwave, and Optical Discharges.Discharges in Aerosols, Dusty Plasmas, andLiquids. Electron Beam Plasmas.




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Statistical Physics


Introduction to StatisticalPhysicsSecond EditionKerson HuangMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology, Cambridge, USA

Written by a world-renowned theoretical physi-cist, this textbook thoroughly familiarizesadvanced undergraduate students with the differ-ent aspects of statistical physics. Expanding uponthe original, this updated edition continues toprovide the tools needed to understand and workwith random processes.

Features

• Offers pedagogically oriented discussions thatfully explain the concepts and applications

• Expands discussion of phase transition inthermodynamics

• Covers stochastic processes in greater depth

• Reflects current research and emerging technology dealing with Bose–Einstein condensation

• Makes the Ginsburg–Landau theory of theorder parameter accessible to students

• Illustrate the methodology with applicationsin the stock market, semiconductors, andmore

• Includes new end-of-chapter exercises


Contents

A Macroscopic View of Matter. Heat andEntropy. Using Thermodynamics. PhaseTransitions. The Statistical Approach.Maxwell–Boltzmann Distribution. TransportPhenomena. Canonical Ensemble. GrandCanonical Ensemble. Noise. StochasticProcesses. Time-Series Analysis. The LangevinEquation. Quantum Statistics. QuantumEnsembles. The Fermi Gas. The Bose Gas.Bose–Einstein Condensation. The OrderParameter. Superfluidity. Superconductivity.Appendix. Index.


New companion guide!

Commonly AskedQuestions inThermodynamicsMarc J. Assael, Anthony R.H. Goodwin,Michael Stamatoudis,William A. Wakeham,and Stefan Will

Every science and engineering student encoun-ters problems that may be solved at least in partusing the principles of thermodynamics. Theimportance of thermodynamics is so fundamentalto life that practitioners and researchers in a rangeof fields need a fairly detailed understanding ofthis core discipline. This clearly written, easy-to-follow guide allows even nonscientists consider-ing the use of alternative fuel sources to achieve asolid grounding in thermodynamics. The authorscover topics spanning from energy sources to theenvironment to climate change.

Features

• Answers the most commonly asked questionsrelating to thermodynamics, such as the difference between entropy and enthalpyand the first name of Maxwell’s demon

• Precedes each group of related questionswith an introductory overview

• Emphasizes qualitative understanding

• Includes many illustrative materials throughout to reinforce key concepts

• Requires no prior background in the subject

Contents

What Is Statistical Mechanics?. Second Law ofThermodynamics. Phase Equilibria. Reactions,Electrolytes, and Non-Equilibrium. PowerGeneration, Refrigeration, and Liquefaction.Where Do I Find My Numbers?. Index.

Catalog no. 86952, February 2011, c. 368 pp.Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-8695-9, $39.95



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