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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.

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    • Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 8
      • Zdeněk Kopal
      • English
      Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 8 presents reviews on the advances in astronomy and astrophysics. The book discusses microwave studies of thermal emission from the moon; the origin of the thermal emission of the moon at microwave frequencies; and the effect of various specific surface attributes on the characteristics of the microwave emission. The text then describes radar studies of the moon, including radar studies of the moon’s motions and of the statistical properties of the lunar surface and radar mapping of the lunar surface. The theoretical basis of cratering and erosion of the moon’s surface is also considered. Astronomers, astrophysicists, and students taking astronomy and astrophysics will find the book useful.

    • Solid State Video Cameras

      Epo Applied Technology Series
      • 1st Edition
      • Y. Cristol
      • English
      Solid State Video Cameras reviews the state of the art in the field of solid-state television cameras as compiled from patent literature. Organized into 10 chapters, the book begins with the basic array types of solid-state imagers and appropriate read-out circuits and methods. Documents relating to improvement of picture quality, such as spurious signal suppression, uniformity correction, or resolution enhancement, are also cited. The last part considerssolid-state color cameras.

    • Advances in Microwaves

      Volume 8
      • 1st Edition
      • Leo Young + 1 more
      • English
      Advances in Microwaves, Volume 8 covers the developments in the study of microwaves. The book discusses the circuit forms for microwave integrated circuits; the analysis of microstrip transmission lines; and the use of lumped elements in microwave integrated circuits. The text also describes the microwave properties of ferrimagnetic materials, as well as their interaction with electromagnetic waves propagating in bounded waveguiding structures. The integration techniques useful at high frequencies; material technology for microwave integrated circuits; specific requirements on technology for distributed and lumped-element circuits; and characterization and utilization of solid-state devices in integrated circuits are also encompassed. The book further tackles microwave propagation on coupled pairs of microstrip transmission lines and computer-aided design, simulation and optimization of microwave technology. Microwave engineers will find the book invaluable.

    • Anatomy

      1800 Multiple Choice Questions
      • 1st Edition
      • M J T Fitzgerald + 2 more
      • English
      Anatomy: 1800 Multiple Choice Questions contains 1,800 multiple choice questions related to anatomy. The questions are supported by illustrations and arranged into nine sections: Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum, Head and Neck, Nervous System, Histology, and Embryology. In the Histology section, the questions in each of the six standard formats are arranged in the same sequence, as follows: the Cell; the Tissues (commencing with the Epithelia and ending with Nervous Tissue); and the Systems (commencing with the Cardiovascular and ending with the Reproductive). Readers will encounter questions dealing with the spine of the scapula, the vein that pierces the clavipectoral fascia, branch of the axillary artery, and the quadriceps femoris muscle. Other topics include muscle pair inserted into iliotibial tract, bony prominences on which you kneel, muscle that flexes hip and knee, and the chromosomal formula of the oocyte at ovulation. This text also discusses the rate of regeneration of peripheral nerves following injury; structures that occupy the carotid sheath; and the location of sphincter urethrae. This book will be extremely valuable to students and teachers of anatomy.

    • Atomic Processes and Application

      In Honour of David R. Bates' 60th Birthday
      • 1st Edition
      • P. G. Burke + 1 more
      • English
      Atomic Processes and Applications is a collection of review articles that discusses major atomic and molecular processes and their applications to upper atmospheric physics and to astrophysics. The book also serves as a 60th birthday tribute to Dr. David R. Bates. The coverage of the text includes the overview of stratospheric aeronomy; upper atmosphere of the earth; and problems in atmospheric pollution. The book also deals with technical and highly specialized issues including photoionization of atomic systems; atomic structure and oscillator strengths; and atomic scattering computations. The text will be of great use to undergraduate students and researchers of nuclear, theoretical, and quantum physics.

    • Advances in Biological and Medical Physics

      Volume 13
      • 1st Edition
      • John H. Lawrence + 1 more
      • English
      Advances in Biological and Medical Physics, Volume 13 covers articles on the advances in biological and medical physics. The book presents papers on the solid-state physics of electron and ion transport in biology; on microelectrophoretic studies on the surface chemistry of erythrocytes; and on a specific common chromosomal pathway for the origin of human malignancy, including an evaluation of long-term human hazards of potential environmental carcinogens. The text then discusses the instantaneous radiation levels at different altitudes and latitudes; the accumulated radiation exposures to crew members and passengers; and the resulting radiation burden to the entire population. The theory and practical application of the selective destruction of cell organelles by laser beam, as well as some aspects of radiation effects on cell membranes are also considered. The book further tackles the effects of radiation on artificial lipid membranes; the role of bacterial membranes in radiosensitization; and the effects of ionizing radiation on lysosomes and other intracellular membranes. The text also describes the high oxygen effect for the release of enzymes from isolated mammalian lysosomes after treatment with ionizing radiation; as well as the effects of ultraviolet and visible light on nerve fibers and changes in optical properties during nervous activity. The effects of ultraviolet radiation on isolated nerve fibers are also looked into. Biological and medical physicists and students taking these courses will find the book invaluable.

    • Propagation of Waves

      • 1st Edition
      • P. David + 1 more
      • English
      Propagation of Waves focuses on the wave propagation around the earth, which is influenced by its curvature, surface irregularities, and by passage through atmospheric layers that may be refracting, absorbing, or ionized. This book begins by outlining the behavior of waves in the various media and at their interfaces, which simplifies the basic phenomena, such as absorption, refraction, reflection, and interference. Applications to the case of the terrestrial sphere are also discussed as a natural generalization. Following the deliberation on the diffraction of the “ground” wave around the earth, this text summarizes the role and properties of the troposphere and ionosphere from a general physical point of view. Examples and maps are provided to illustrate the use of the various methods in the determination of ranges or favorable wavelengths. A brief discussion on problems encountered in the field of space communications is also included. This publication is a good source for students and individuals researching on wave propagation, specifically on the principles of radiation and propagation in a homogeneous, isotropy, and lossless dielectric.

    • Problems in Optics

      • 1st Edition
      • M. Rousseau + 1 more
      • D. Ter Haar
      • English
      This collection of problems and accompanying solutions provide the reader with a full introduction to physical optics. The subject coverage is fairly traditional, with chapters on interference and diffraction, and there is a general emphasis on spectroscopy.

    • Silicon Integrated Circuits

      Advances in Materials and Device Research
      • 1st Edition
      • Dawon Kahng
      • English
      Silicon Integrated Circuits, Part 2 covers some of the most promising approaches along with the new understanding of processing-related areas of physics and chemistry. The first chapter is about the transient thermal processing of silicon, including annealing with directed-energy beams and rapid isothermal annealing; adiabatic annealing with laser and electron beams; pulsed melting; thermal flux annealing; rapid isothermal annealing; and several applications stemming from rapid annealing and semiconductor processing with directed-energy beams. The second chapter is concerned with the use of electron cyclotron resonance plasmas in two important materials processing techniques: reactive ion-beam etching and plasma deposition. The last chapter of the book deals with the exploding area of very large scale integration processing and process simulation. Physicists, chemists, and engineers involved in silicon integrated circuits will find the book invaluable.

    • Neutron Scattering

      Treatise on Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 15
      • 1st Edition
      • G. Kostorz
      • English
      Treatise on Materials Science and Technology, Volume 15: Neutron Scattering shows how neutron scattering methods can be used to obtain important information on materials. The book discusses the general principles of neutron scattering; the techniques used in neutron crystallography; and the applications of nuclear and magnetic scattering. The text also describes the measurement of phonons, their role in phase transformations, and their behavior in the presence of crystal defects; and quasi-elastic scattering, with its special merits in the study of microscopic dynamical phenomena in solids and liquids. Special materials problems in neutron devices are also considered. Materials scientists, solid state physicists, physical chemists, and metallurgists will find the book invaluable.

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