Skip to main content
Elsevier
View Cart
My account

Books in Physics

Physics titles offer comprehensive research and advancements across the fundamental and applied areas of physical science. From quantum mechanics and particle physics to astrophysics and materials science, these titles drive innovation and deepen understanding of the principles governing the universe. Essential for researchers, educators, and students, this collection supports scientific progress and practical applications across a diverse range of physics disciplines.

BooksJournals

    • Synthesis of 6- and 7-Membered Heterocycles

      • 1st Edition
      • September 21, 2023
      • Navjeet Kaur
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 6 1 1 8 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 6 1 1 9 3
      Synthesis of Six- and Seven-Membered Heterocycles: The Role of DMF and its Synthesis compares different synthetic approaches using DMF, including the advantages and disadvantages of those reactions, green methods, and the sustainability of reported synthetic methodologies, especially the microwave methods. The book presents several methodologies for the synthesis of six- and seven-membered heterocyclic compounds using dimethylformamide. Users will find the most up-to-date information in this fast-moving field which can be particularly challenging. With DMF drawing the attention of synthetic organic chemists, this book will help readers understand further developments in the uses of dimethylformamide beyond just its use as a polar solvent. As it can be expected that the use of dimethylformamide as a precursor will continue to grow in organic synthesis with new applications in sustainable and green chemistry, this book provides an ideal primer on the topics covered.

    • Novel Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Bio-sensing Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • November 21, 2023
      • Jamballi G. Manjunatha
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 3 3 4 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 3 3 5 8
      Novel Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Bio-sensing Applications presents a detailed overview into the fabrication of electrochemical bio-sensing devices. The book addresses the challenges and opportunities relating to sustainable and biocompatible sensors from food, water and wearable applications to the various nanostructured biocompatible materials required for sensor fabrication. In addition, it explores the connection between nanomaterials and sensors and takes into consideration different and novel approaches such as toxic materials monitoring and health issues correlated with the use of nanomaterials. Users will find exciting insight into innovations in nanostructured electrochemical biosensing. By providing its audience with fundamentals, limitations, challenges, future perspectives and practical sustainability, this book will serve as a reference source researchers and engineers within analytical chemistry and electrochemistry.

    • Encyclopedia of Condensed Matter Physics

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 3, 2023
      • T. Chakraborty
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 0 8 0 0 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 1 4 0 8 6
      Encyclopedia of Condensed Matter Physics, Second Edition, Five Volume Set is an authoritative and comprehensive expansion of the classic 2005 work, delivering over 300 brand new or fully updated articles focused on core theoretical discoveries and modern applications. Meticulously planned and structured into approximately 60 sections, the book allows the user to quickly gain a solid footing in the key theoretical aspects of quantum mechanics, mechanics, electrodynamics, relativity, statistical mechanics and the elementary particles that form the core physics background for the field. The work also presents useful coverage of experimental techniques, materials processing, and materials systems, as well as applied topics. Novel topics, including topology in condensed matter, graphene, integer and fractional quantum Hall effect, and other nanoscale phenomena in optics, in semiconductors, and in superconductors are presented in unusual depth. The encyclopedia solves the problem that students and interdisciplinary researchers often have of finding clear, accessible foundational information to answer their initial questions on a topic.

    • Advances in Bionanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • August 17, 2023
      • Bhasha Sharma + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 1 7 6 4 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 8 3 4 9 5
      Advances in Bionanocomposites: Materials, Applications, and Life Cycle brings together the latest research in bio-based nanocomposites, with a strong emphasis on improved sustainability in terms of preparation, lifecycle and end applications. The book begins by introducing biopolymers, bionanocomposites and the latest methods for their synthesis, processing and characterization. Other sections focus on specific bio-based materials, including bionanocomposites based on polylactic acid, poly(vinyl alcohol), chitosan, starch, cellulose, and protein. A range of advanced applications are then introduced across 3D printing, high entropy alloys, wastewater remediation, agriculture, biomedicine, solar cells, electrochemical sensors, and packaging. Throughout the book, opportunities for improved sustainability are analyzed and highlighted. The final section brings this together with in-depth coverage of biodegradation, lifecycle, environmental impact, circular economy, economic considerations and future opportunities in bionanocomposites. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, R&D professionals, and industrial scientists from a range of disciplines.

    • Nanotechnology for Oil-Water Separation

      • 1st Edition
      • September 19, 2023
      • Nisar Ali + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 5 1 7 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 5 5 1 8 8
      Nanotechnology for Oil-Water Separation: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications explores how nanotechnologically engineered solutions (modified meshes, carbon nanotubes, functionalized fabrics, textile or hybrid elements for bio-membranes, nanofibrous materials, and many more) can be used to remediate current damage to the environment for a better tomorrow. Design and fabrication of low-cost, effective and environmentally friendly micro/nanomaterials exhibiting strong wettability properties and mechanical and chemical stability are examined, along with current research developments and possible future directions, making this book an essential read for researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals with an interest in nanotechnology and sustainable (bio)technologies. The increasing amounts of industrial substances released by petrochemical, steel or gas-generating plants and food-processing factories into water poses an ever more serious environmental threat. Due to the significant adverse impact on the natural ecosystem, aquatic organisms and human health, the scientific community has made its priority to find sustainable methods to separate oil-water mixtures.

    • Hybrid Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • April 11, 2023
      • Janardhan Reddy Koduru + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 8 3 7 1 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 8 5 7 9 6
      Hybrid Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications: Case Studies and Applications brings together the latest advances in hybrid nanocomposites and their diverse applications for improved sustainability. The book begins by introducing hybrid nanomaterials, synthesis strategies, and approaches to production for engineering applications. Subsequent sections provide chapters on key application areas, including water purification, nanobiotechnologies, energy storage, and biomedicine, presenting approaches for sustainable application for each usage. Throughout the book, key challenges are addressed, with case studies used to support implementation and improve end applications. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students in nanotechnology, polymer science, sustainable materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and materials engineering, as well as industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in hybrid nanomaterials for a range of applications.

    • Resonance

      • 1st Edition
      • February 3, 2023
      • Léonard DobrzyÅ„ski + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 9 1 4 4 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 5 1 4 9
      Resonance: Long-Lived Waves, a new volume in the Interface Transmission Tutorial Book series, introduces long-life resonance properties for telecommunications. The book's authors review the general analysis methods of interface transmission, giving many examples and applying these methods to telecommunications systems (materials and devices). Each chapter introduces and defines the long-lived resonances, their path states and phase shifts, and applications. This book is suitable for materials scientists and engineers in academia and R&D, and may also be appropriate for applied physicists.

    • Computational Fluid Dynamics

      • 4th Edition
      • May 9, 2023
      • Jiyuan Tu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 3 9 3 8 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 3 9 3 9 3
      Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach, Fourth Edition is an introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fundamentals and commercial CFD software to solve engineering problems. The book is designed for a wide variety of engineering students new to CFD, but is also ideal for practicing engineers learning CFD for the first time. Combining an appropriate level of mathematical background, worked examples, computer screen shots, and step-by-step processes, this book walks the reader through modeling and computing, as well as interpreting CFD results. This new edition has been updated throughout, with new content and improved figures, examples and problems.

    • Advances in Applied Mechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 56
      • May 8, 2023
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 2 4 8 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 2 4 9 7
      Advances in Applied Mechanics, Volume 56 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on From Digital Control to Digital Twins in Medicine: A brief review and future perspectives, Predicting Nonlinear Deformation and Yarn Kinematics of Plain Weave Fabrics with Multiscale Recursive Micromechanics, Mechanics Theories for Anisotropic or Composite Materials, Historical purview and recent advances in fracture mechanics of elastomeric matrix composites, Mechanics constitutive models for viscoelastic solid materials: Development and a critical review, and more.

    • Advances in Accelerators and Medical Physics

      • 1st Edition
      • May 25, 2023
      • Toshiyuki Shirai + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 1 9 1 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 9 1 9 2 6
      Radiotherapy is now one of the major cancer treatments. The field of accelerator and medical physics is important and growing to support high precision cancer radiotherapy. Advances in Accelerators and Medical Physics provides in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts in x-ray therapy, electron beam therapy, particle therapy, boron neutron capture therapy, and molecular imaging and therapy. Novel technologies such as FLASH therapy and laser ion accelerator are also introduced. Each section of the book presents the current state of accelerators, irradiation methods and therapy technologies, as well as future trends in advanced research. This book will serve as a key resource for researchers and students to find all information on latest cancer radiotherapy technologies and methods.

Related subjects

Condensed matter physics

Instrumentation

Interdisciplinary physics

Nonlinear statistical and applied physics

Nuclear and high energy physics

Optics with atomic molecular and plasma physics

Physics general

Surfaces and interfaces