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S. Albeverio, Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany; P. Blanchard, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany (Eds)

Direction of TimeContents Models of time.- On Abuse of Time-metaphors.- The Direction of Time, The Role of Reversibility/Irreversibility in the Study of Nature.- The Arrow of Time and Information Theory.- ASYMME-TRIES, IRREVERSIBILITY, AND DYNAMICS OF TIME1.- IS TIME REAL?.- Is time directed?.- On the different aspects of time in the funda-mental theories of physics.- Quantum Events and Irreversibility.- Time in modern philosophy of physics { a survey.- THE DIRECTION OF TIME IN DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS.- Physics and Our Intuitive Outlook on Time.- The philosophical significance of the relativistic conception of time.- The Direction of Time in Quantum Mechanics.- GEOMETRY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TIME.- A Computer’s Arrow of Time.- Two-way thermo-dynamics: Could it really happen?.- Where to Put It? The Direction of Time Between Axioms and Supplementary Conditions.- A Simple Model for Decoherence.- Two Arrows of Time in Nonlocal Particle Dynamics.- Boundary conditions, time reversal and measurements.- Remarks on the Compatibility of Opposite Arrows of Time.- Re-marks on the Compatibility of Opposite Arrows of Time II1.

Fields of interestHistory of Science; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryContributed volume

Due January 2014

2014. VIII, 392 p. 22 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | sFr 60,007 approx. € 44,99 | £24.99ISBN 978-3-319-02797-5

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H. Aoki, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; M. S. Dresselhaus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds)

Physics of GrapheneThis book provides a state of the art report of the knowledge accumulated in graphene research. The fascination with graphene has been growing very rapidly in recent years and the physics of graphene is now becoming one of the most interesting as well as the most fast-moving topics in condensed-matter physics. The Nobel prize in physics award-ed in 2010 has given a tremendous impetus to this topic. The horizon of the physics of graphene is ever becoming wider, where physical concepts go hand in hand with advances in experimental tech-niques. Thus this book is expanding the interests to not only transport but optical and other proper-ties for systems that include multilayer as well as monolayer graphene systems. The book comprises experimental and theoretical knowledge. The book is also accessible to graduate students.

Features 7 Edited and written by leaders in the field 7 Gives the physical basis for micro- and nano electronic applications of graphene 7 Pres-ents unusual properties of graphene sys-tems 7 Provides the experimental techniques to study graphene 7 Summarizes research on multilayer and monolayer graphene systems

Contents Experimental Manifestation of Berry Phase.- Probing Dirac Fermions in Graphene by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy.- Elec-tron and Phonon Transport in Graphene in and out of the Bulk.- Optical Magneto-Spectroscopy of Graphene-Based Systems.- Graphene Constric-tions. [...]

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnol-ogy; Nanotechnology and Microengineering


Product categoryMonograph

Due December 2013

2014. 350 p. 280 illus., 80 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-02632-9

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J. Bland-Hawthorn, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; K. Freeman, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory, ACT, Australia; F. Matteucci, Trieste University Osservatorio Astronomico (INAF), Trieste, Italy B. Moore, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (Ed)

The Origin of the Galaxy and Local GroupSaas-Fee Advanced Course 37. Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy

This volume contains the updated and elaborated lecture notes of the 37th Saas-Fee Advanced Course organised by the Swiss Society for Astro-physics and Astronomy. It offers the most compre-hensive and up to date review of one of the hottest research topics in astrophysics - how our Milky Way galaxy formed. Joss Bland-Hawthorn & Ken Freeman lectured on Near Field Cosmology - The Origin of the Galaxy and the Local Group. Franc-esca Matteucci’s chapter is on Chemical evolution of the Milky Way and its Satellites.

Features 7 Offers the most comprehensive and up to date review of one of the hottest research topics in astrophysics - how our Milky Way galaxy formed 7 Chapters, representing the current state of the art in the exciting topic of Near Field Cosmology, based on lectures given by inter-national leaders in their field 7 Volume 37 in the famous series of Saas-Fee Advanced Courses held by the Swiss Society of Astrophysics and Astronomy

Contents Near Field Cosmology - The Origin of the Galaxy and the Local Group.- Chemical evolution of the Milky Way and its Satellites.

Field of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology

Target groupsGraduate


Due February 2014

2014. 250 p. 115 illus., 60 in color. (Saas-Fee Advanced Course, Volume 37) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 74,89 | € (A) 76,99 | sFr 93,507 approx. € 69,99 | £62.99ISBN 978-3-642-41719-1

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R. Buonanno, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy

The Stars of Galileo Galilei and the Universal Knowledge of Athanasius KircherIn this fascinating book, the author traces the careers, ideas, discoveries, and inventions of two renowned scientists, Athanasius Kircher and Gali-leo Galilei, one a Jesuit, the other a sincere man of faith whose relations with the Jesuits deteriorated badly. The Author documents Kircher’s often intuitive work in many areas, including translating the hieroglyphs, developing sundials, and invent-ing the magic lantern, and explains how Kircher was a forerunner of Darwin in suggesting that animal species evolve.

Features 7 A fascinating comparison of the careers, ideas, discoveries, and inventions of two renowned scientists at the crossroads of the seventeenth century 7 Describes Kircher’s intuitive work and his ability to achieve extraordinary insights by unconventional means 7 Places Galileo’s work on scales, telescopes, and sun spots within its cultural context

Contents The World Theatre.- Watches and sunflowers rotating upon a motionless Earth.- Jesuits, scales and telescopes.- Light and shadows.- Spots upon an unchangeable Sun.- The Deluge.- Hieroglyphs and the dream of Universal Wisdom.- Crystal Skies and the circles of Hell.- Conclusion.- Galileo Galilei and Athanasius Kircher: parallel lives

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natu-ral Science/Technology; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics

Target groupsGraduate


Due April 2014

2014. Approx. 230 p. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 399) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-00299-6

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H. Döscher, TU Ilmenau Institut f. Physik, Ilmenau, Germany

GaP heteroepitaxy on Si(100)Benchmarking Surface Signals when Growing GaP on Si in CVD Ambients

Epitaxial integration of III-V semiconductors on silicon substrates has been desired over decades for high application potential in microelectronics, photovoltaics, and beyond. The performance of optoelectronic devices is still severely impaired by critical defect mechanisms driven by the crucial polar-on-non-polar heterointerface. This the-sis reports almost lattice-matched growth of thin gallium phosphide films as a viable model system for III-V/Si(100) interface investigations. The im-pact of antiphase disorder on the heteroepitaxial growth surface provides quantitative optical in situ access to one of the most notorious defect mecha-nisms, even in the vapor phase ambient common for compound semiconductor technology. Precise control over the surface structure of the Si(100) substrates prior to III-V nucleation prevents the formation of antiphase domains.

Features 7 Winner of a 2012 German Physical Society Dissertation Award 7 An important contribu-tion to improving optoelectronic devices and per-formance of photovoltaic materials 7 Interesting for all experimentalists working on the integration of III-V semiconductors and silicon

Contents Introduction.- Experimental.- Si(100) surfaces in chemical vapor environments.- GaP(100) and InP(100) surfaces.- GaP growth on Si(100) and anti-phase disorder.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestSemiconductors; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due December 2013

2014. XIV, 150 p. 80 illus., 33 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02879-8

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M. Gasperini, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

Gravità, stringhe e particelleUna escursione nell’ignoto

E’ un libro che parla di fisica rivolgendosi a lettori che non hanno necessariamente una preparazione specifica in questo campo, ma sono comunque interessati a scoprire la novità, l’originalità e le possibili strane implicazioni di alcune sorpren-denti idee utilizzate dalla fisica teorica moderna. Si può classificare come libro di divulgazione scien-tifica, ma di stampo piuttosto non convenzionale perchè si focalizza non solo ciò che è già noto ma anche - e soprattutto - su ciò che ancora è ignoto. Molte parti di questo libro sono infatti dedicate all’introduzione e all’illustrazione di modelli e risultati teorici che sono potenzialmente di impor-tanza cruciale per una comprensione più profonda della Natura, ma che sono ancora in attesa di una definitiva conferma (o smentita) sperimentale. Da questo punto di vista il libro potrebbe avere inter-esse anche per i fisici di professione, specializzati o no nel campo della fisica teorica e delle interazioni fondamentali.

Features 7 Contieni argomenti non inclusi nella mag-gioranza dei libri divulgativi che parlano di fisica moderna (si veda l'allegato indice dei conte-nuti) 7 Stile non convenzionale, largamente discorsivo, senza equazioni, che affronta però alla radice e in modo rigoroso tutti i problemi discussi, presentando le possibili soluzioni ed enfatizzando gli aspetti ancora incerti o ignoti 7 Contiene alcune suggestive discussioni e speculazioni sulla possibile natura e ruolo del tempo e dello spazio-tempo

Fields of interestClassical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Popular Science in Astronomy; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryMonografia

Pubblicazione prevista per il mese di November 2013

2014. X, 240 pagg. (I blu) Brossura7 approx. * € (D) 25,72 | € (A) 26,44 | sFr 32,007 approx. € 24,04 | £19.99ISBN 978-88-470-5534-6

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T. Hirano, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Measurements of Spin-Orbit Angles for Transiting SystemsToward an Understanding of the Migration History of Exoplanets

This thesis presents accurate analyses of the spin-orbit angle for many remarkable transiting exoplanetary systems, including for the first time a multiple transiting system. The author presents the observational methods needed to probe the spin-orbit angle, the relation between the stellar spin axis and planetary orbital axis. Measurements of the spin-orbit angle provide us a unique and valuable opportunity to understand the origin of close-in giant exoplanets, called “hot Jupiters”.

Features 7 Involves the first detection of the RM effect for a Neptune-sized exoplanet (HAT-P-11b), which showed a significant spin-orbit misalign-ment 7 Presents the first discovery of an overlapping event of two transiting exoplanets (planet-planet eclipse) for KOI-94 7 Provides a tight constraint on the mutual inclination of the two planetary orbits by a precise modeling the planet-planet eclipse event 7 Nominated as an outstanding contribution by the University of Tokyo's Physics Department in 2013

Contents Introduction.- Evolution History of Extrasolar Planetary Systems.- Improved Modeling of the Rossiter-McLaughlin Effect.- New Observations and Improved Analyses of the Rossiter-McLaugh-lin Effect.- Toward the Measurements of Spin-Orbit Relations for Small Planets.- Summary and Future Prospects.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Planetol-ogy; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques



Due December 2013

2014. 134 p. 74 illus., 30 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54585-9

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C. Krull, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spain

Electronic Structure of Metal Phthalocyanines on Ag(100)The application of molecules in technological devices hinges on the proper understanding of their behavior on metallic electrodes or substrates. The intrinsic molecular electronic and magnetic properties are modified at a metallic interface, and greatly depend on the atomic configuration of the molecule-metal bond. This poses certain problems, such as the lack of reproducibility in the transport properties of molecular junctions, but also offers the possibility to induce new charge and spin configurations that are only present at the interface. The results presented in this thesis address this issue, providing a comprehensive overview of the influence of molecule-metal and molecule-molecule interactions on the electronic and magnetic properties of molecules adsorbed on metallic substrates.

Features 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain 7 Offers a comprehensive introduction to the Kondo effect 7 Point-by-point summary of the most important results in each chapter

Contents Abstract.- Introduction.- Molecular electron-ics.- Experimental techniques.- Introduction to the Kondo effect.- Adsorption of Metal Phthalo-cyanines on Ag(100).- Electronic and magnetic properties of MePc on Ag(100).- Doping of MePc: Alkali and Fe atoms.- Conclusions and Outlook.- Appendix: CuPc on Au(111).

Fields of interestSurface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Opti-cal and Electronic Materials; Organometallic Chemistry



Due November 2013

2014. XVII, 146 p. 81 illus., 54 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02659-6

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Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen

Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume 29A2

W. Hüttner, Universität Ulm Institut für Quanteninformationsverarbei, Ulm, Germany W. Hüttner, Universität Ulm Institut für Quanteninformationsverarbei, Ulm, Germany (Ed)

Diatomic Diamagnetic Molecules 2Molecular Constants Mostly from Microwave, Molecular Beam and Sub-Doppler Laser Spectroscopy, Subvol. A, part 2

Volume II/29 “Molecular Constants Mostly from Microwave, Molecular Beam, and Sub-Doppler Laser Spectroscopy” is planned to appear as a series A1, A2, B, C and D1, D2, D3 for the diamagnetic, and E for the paramagnetic linear and polyatomic species, respectively. Like in the preceding volumes II/24 and II/19, which have ap-peared in the years around 1999 and 1992, respec-tively, the diamagnetic substances are arranged in the manner suggested by Hill (“Hill’s system”, 1900), meaning an almost strict alphabetical order. The ionic species are included in the alphabetical arrangement of the neutral ones in each table. The information is grouped differently in comparison with the previous volumes.

Field of interestPhysics, general


Product categoryReference work

Due January 2014

2013. 220 p. / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume 29A2) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 1701,30 | € (A) 1749,00 | sFr 2117,007 approx. € 1590,00 | £1431.00ISBN 978-3-642-24436-0

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Molecules and RadicalsSubvolume 30 A

K. Kuchitsu, Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology, Tokyo, Japan; M. Tanimoto, Shizuoka University Dept. Chemistry, Shizuoka, Japan; N. Vogt, Universität Ulm AG Chemieinformationssysteme, Ulm, Germany (Eds)

Molecules Containing no Carbon Atoms and Molecules Containing one or two Carbon AtomsStructure Data of Free Polyatomic Molecules (Supplement to II/25,II/28)

With contrib. by: E. Hirota, Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan; K. Kuchitsu, Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology, Tokyo, Japan; T. Steimle, Arizona State University Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry, Tempe, AZ, USA; M. Tanimoto, Shizuoka University Dept. Chemistry, Shizuoka, Japan; J. Vogt, N. Vogt, Universität Ulm AG Chemieinformationssysteme, Ulm, Germany

Fields of interestSpectroscopy and Microscopy; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra



Due February 2014

2014. 420 p. / Molecules and Radicals, Subvolume 30 A) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 3948,30 | € (A) 4059,00 | sFr 4912,507 approx. € 3690,00 | £3321.00ISBN 978-3-540-70613-7

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Physical ChemistrySubvolume 14G

R. X. Fischer, Univ. Bremen FB Geowissenschaften, Bremen, Germany; W. Baur, Western Springs, IL, USA (Eds)

Zeolite-Type Crystal Structures and their Chemistry. Supplements with New Framework Type CodesZeolites and zeolite-like materials became impor-tant because of their ion exchange capacities and their outstanding catalytic properties. Millions of tons of zeolites have been produced in the past years for the oil refining industry alone and, in even greater quantities, as ion-exchanging softening agents for detergents. Numerous other applications, e.g., in environmental protection, farming, gas separation, medicine, and pharmacy, are known, making zeolites almost a necessity for daily life. Consequently, there are many research activities dealing with zeolite properties and characterization. However, a strictly systematic de-scription of zeolite-type crystal structures was not available but is now presented in this series of vol-umes. It is designed as a reference work for zeolite chemists and materials scientists, but it also serves as a tool to interpret structural similarities and to derive new structures from known topologies.

Fields of interestMineralogy; Catalysis; Crystallography



Due February 2014

2014. Approx. 415 p. / Physical Chemistry, Subvolume 14G) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 3841,30 | € (A) 3949,00 | sFr 4779,507 approx. € 3590,00 | £3231.00ISBN 978-3-642-41451-0

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Physical ChemistryPart 15B

M. D. Lechner, Universität Osnabrück Inst. Physikalische Chemie, Osnabrück, Germany; C. Wohlfarth, Universität Halle-Wittenberg Inst. Chemie - Physikalische Chemie, Halle, Germany (Eds)

Diffusion of Liquids in Liquids and Liquid MixturesFeatures 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online on www.SpringerMaterials.com

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Classical Continuum Physics; Physical Chemistry



Due March 2014

2014. 500 p. / Physical Chemistry, Part 15B) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 4055,30 | € (A) 4169,00 | sFr 5045,507 approx. € 3790,00 | £3411.00ISBN 978-3-540-73734-6

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Physical ChemistryPart 19C2

P. Franke, Karlsruhe Inst. of Technology Inst. for Applied Mat., Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany; H. Seifert, Karlsruhe Inst. of Technology (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany (Eds)

Ternary Systems from Cr-Mn-N to Ni-Si-TiThermodynamic Properties of Inorganic Materials Compiled by SGTE, Subvolume C: Ternary Steel Systems, Phase Diagrams and Phase Transition Data, Part II

Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and easily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged inter-national scientists 7 Also available online on Springermaterials.com




Due January 2014

2014. 500 p. / Physical Chemistry, Part 19C2) Hardcover7 * € (D) 3199,30 | € (A) 3289,00 | sFr 4286,507 € 2990,00 | £2365.50ISBN 978-3-540-88153-7

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Physical ChemistrySubvolume 9B

R. Holze, TU Chemnitz Fak. Naturwissenschaften, Chemnitz, Germany M. D. Lechner, Universität Osnabrück Inst. Physikalische Chemie, Osnabrück, Germany (Ed)

ElectrochemistrySubvolume B: Electrical Conductivities and Equilibria of Electrochemical Systems

Feature 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online




Due January 2014

2014. 500 p. / Physical Chemistry, Subvolume 9B) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 4055,30 | € (A) 4169,00 | sFr 5045,507 approx. € 3790,00 | £3411.00ISBN 978-3-642-02722-2

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E. L. Michelsen, Poway, CA, USA

Quirky Quantum ConceptsPhysical, Conceptual, Geometric, and Pictorial Physics that Didn’t Fit in Your Textbook

Quirky Quantum Concepts explains the more important and more difficult concepts in theoreti-cal quantum mechanics, especially those which are consistently neglected or confusing in many common expositions. The emphasis is on physical understanding, which is necessary for the develop-ment of new, cutting edge science. In particular, this book explains the basis for many standard quantum methods, which are too often presented without sufficient motivation or interpretation. The book is not a simplification or popularization: it is real science for real scientists. Physics includes math, and this book does not shy away from it, but neither does it hide behind it. Without conceptual understanding, math is gibberish.

Features 7 A supplement to almost any existing quan-tum mechanics text 7 Focuses on conceptual understanding, which allows the reader to adapt the concepts to his specific application and needs 7 Covers all the fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics: position, momentum, angu-lar momentum

Contents Introduction To Quirky Quantum Concepts.- Ba-sic Wave Mechanics Concepts.- Riding the Wave: More on Wave Mechanics.- Introduction to Scat-tering.- Matrix Mechanics.- Angular Momentum.- Multi-Particle Quantum Mechanics.- Quantum Electromagnetic Radiation.- Desultory Topics in Quantum Mechanics.- Appendices.

Fields of interestQuantum Physics; Mathematical Physics; Math-ematical Methods in Physics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due December 2013

2014. I, 266 p. 69 illus. in color. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 * € (D) 37,44 | € (A) 38,49 | sFr 47,007 € 34,99 | £31.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9304-4

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K. Nakamura, Tsukuba, Japan

Longitudinal Double-Spin Asymmetry of Electrons from Heavy Flavor Decays in Polarized p + p Collisions at √s = 200 GeVIn this thesis, the measurement of double-spin asymmetry for electron production from heavy flavor decays was performed in a Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) in the PHENIX experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory to measure the polarized parton distribution function of gluon in the small Bjorken x region (x~0.01).

Features 7 Provides the detailed current states of the gluon polarization measurement, including recent results from the PHENIX and STAR experiment and the global analysis of the DSSV group 7 In-troduces the options of rejecting and estimating the photonic electron background using the Hadron Blind Detector 7 Provides the world-first result of double-spin asymmetry of electrons from heavy flavor decays in proton-proton col-lisions and the constraint of the gluon polarized parton-distribution-function in the small Bjorken x region 7 Nominated as an outstanding contri-bution by Kyoto University's Physics Department in 2013

Contents Nucleon Spin Physics.- Experimental Setup.- Elec-tron Analysis.- Results.- Discussion.- Conclusion.- Appendix.

Fields of interestNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Mea-surement Science and Instrumentation



Due March 2014

2014. 155 p. 134 illus., 35 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54615-3

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R. Okazaki, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

Hidden Order and Exotic Superconductivity in the Heavy-Fermion Compound URu2Si2In this thesis, the author investigates hidden-order phase transition at T0 = 17.5 K in the heavy-fermion URu2Si2. The four-fold rotational sym-metry breaking in the hidden order phase, which imposes a strong constraint on the theoretical model, is observed through the magnetic torque measurement. The translationally invariant phase with broken rotational symmetry is interpreted as meaning that the hidden-order phase is an electronic “nematic” phase.

Features 7 Describes precise magnetic torque mea-surement using micro cantilever and local magnetization measurement using micro-Hall array 7 Investigates the symmetry breaking in the hidden-order phase of URu2Si2 and vortex state in the superconducting phase 7 Covers observation of the vortex lattice melting transition in ultraclean URu2Si2 single crystals at sub-Kelvin temperatures 7 Nominated as an outstand-ing contribution by Kyoto University's Physics Department in 2013

Contents Introduction.- Heavy-Fermion Superconductor URu2Si2.- Magnetic torque Study on the Hidden-Order Phase.- Lower Critical Field Study on the Superconducting Phase.- Vortex Lattice Melting Transition.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestStrongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Low Temperature Physics; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due March 2014

2014. 128 p. 52 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54591-0

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P. Ossi, Polytechnic University of Milan, Milano, Italy; M. Castillejo, Institute of Physical Chemistry Rocasolano, Madrid, Spain; L. Zhigilei, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA (Eds)

Lasers in Materials ScienceSLIMS 2012

This book covers various aspects of lasers in mate-rials science, including a comprehensive overview on basic principles of laser-materials interactions and applications enabled by pulsed laser systems. The material is organized in a coherent way, providing the reader with a harmonic architecture. While systematically covering the major current and emerging areas of lasers processing applica-tions, the Volume provides examples of targeted modification of material properties achieved through careful control of the processing condi-tions and laser irradiation parameters. Special emphasis is placed on specific strategies aimed at nanoscale control of material structure and properties to match the stringent requirements of modern applications.

Features 7 Systematically reviews the current and emerg-ing areas of laser processing applications 7 Cov-ers applications in photonics, photovoltaics, sens-ing and biomedicine 7 Written in a tutorial style

Contents Laser Physics for Materials Scientists: A Primer.- Material Response to Laser Energy Deposition (Thermal and Hyper thermal Processes).- Non-Thermal Material Response to Laser Energy Deposition.- Atomic Movies of Laser-Induced Structural and Phase Transformations from Mo-lecular Dynamics Simulations. [...]

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Optical and Elec-tronic Materials; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films



Due January 2014

2014. 320 p. 210 illus., 80 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 191) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-02897-2

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J. Roederer, H. Zhang, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA

Dynamics of Magnetically Trapped ParticlesFoundations of the Physics of Radiation Belts and Space Plasmas

This book is a new edition of Roederer’s classic “Dynamics of Geomagnetically Trapped Radia-tion”, updated and considerably expanded.

Features 7 2nd edition of a classic and widely used textbook 7 Extended by a wealth of data on the planetary radiation belts and plasmas 7 Provides a tutorial-like presentation of the physics of radia-tion belts and plasmas 7 Describes the dynamic properties of magnetically trapped particles and plasmas in space 7 Provides a solid and clear understanding of basic physical mechanisms and dynamic processes 7 Gives practical advice to particle flux mapping, numerical modeling and data interpretation 7 Reaches from the motion of a single charged particle in a magnetic field to the motion of complex plasma in the radiation environments of planets

Contents Particle Drifts and the First Adiabatic Invariant.- Particle Trapping, Drift Shells and the Second Adiabatic Invariant.- Periodic Drift Motion and the Third Adiabatic Invariant.- Trapped Particle Distributions and Flux Mapping.- Violation of the Adiabatic Invariants and Trapped Particle Diffu-sion.- Introduction to Plasma Physics.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Plasma Physics; Geophysics/Geodesy



Due December 2013

2nd ed. 2014. 200 p. 200 illus. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 403) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-41529-6

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C. Russell, V. Angelopoulos, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds)

The ARTEMIS MissionThe ARTEMIS mission was initiated by skillfully moving the two outermost Earth-orbiting THE-MIS spacecraft into lunar orbit to conduct unprec-edented dual spacecraft observations of the lunar environment. ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Indeed, this volume discusses initial findings related to the Moon’s magnetic and plasma environments and the electrical conductivity of the lunar interior. This work is aimed at researchers and graduate students in both heliophysics and planetary phys-ics. Originally published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 165/1-4, 2011.

Features 7 The only book that presents data from AR-TEMIS, the first mission to put two spacecraft in lunar orbit to study the Moon’s tenuous atmo-sphere 7 Presents detailed mission observations of the Moon’s magnetic and plasma environ-ments and the electrical conductivity of the lunar interior 7 Discusses THEMIS spacecraft used for mission

Contents The ARTEMIS Mission.- ARTEMIS Science Ob-jectives.- ARTEMIS Mission Design.- First Results from ARTEMIS, a New Two-Spacecraft Lunar Mission: Counter-Streaming Plasma Populations in the Lunar Wake.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Atmo-spheric Sciences; Geophysics/Geodesy



Due December 2013

Originally published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 165/1-4, 2011

Only available in print

2014. V, 107 p. 46 illus., 44 in color. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 127,507 approx. € 99,99 | £86.50ISBN 978-1-4614-9553-6

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H. Satz, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany

Ultimate HorizonsProbing the Limits of the Universe

In the last hundred years, modern physics and cosmology have shown that there exist regions of the universe forever beyond our reach, hidden by truly ultimate horizons. Such regions exist in those remote parts of the universe where, from our point of view, space expands faster than the speed of light. They are found in black holes, where the gravity is strong enough to retain even light within its field of attraction. And in the realm of the very small, quarks must remain forever confined to their world of extreme density and can never be removed from it. The aim of this book is to describe these ultimate horizons, how they were discovered, how they shape our view of the world, and what clues we have about a world beyond them.

Features 7 A unique investigation of the limits placed by physics itself on what scientists can discover about the universe 7 Author is an eminent theoreti-cal physicist with broad experience and a deep knowledge of each of the domains described 7 A book that will fascinate top-level researchers and interested nonspecialists alike

Contents Horizons.- The Vanishing Stars.- The Secret Glow of Black Holes.- The Visions of the Accelerating Observer.- The Smallest Possible Thing.- Primor-dial Matter.-The Last Veil.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Epistemology



Due December 2013

2014. X, 172 p. 68 illus., 53 in color. (The Frontiers Collection) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-41656-9

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V. Schmidt, M. R. Belegratis, Joanneum Research Forschungges. mbH, Weiz, Austria (Eds)

Laser Technology in BiomimeticsBasics and Applications

Lasers are progressively more used as versatile tools for fabrication purposes. The wide range of available powers, wavelengths, operation modes, repetition rates etc. facilitate the processing of a large spectrum of materials at exceptional preci-sion and quality. Hence, manifold methods were established in the past and novel methods are continuously under development. Biomimetics, the translation from nature-inspired principles to technical applications, is strongly multidisci-plinary. This field offers intrinsically a wide scope of applications for laser based methods regarding structuring and modification of materials. This book is dedicated to laser fabrication methods in biomimetics. It introduces both, a laser technology as well as an application focused approach. The book covers the most important laser lithographic methods and various biomimetics application sce-narios ranging from coatings and biotechnology to construction, medical applications and photonics.

Features 7 Provides a survey of laser systems in biomimet-ics for users and manufacturers alike 7 Pres-ents the most important laser-based fabrication methods currently used in biomimetics 7 Sci-entists non-familiar with laser technology gain insight in laser-based processing in their respec-tive fields

Contents Laser fabrication in biomimetics.- Laser technol-ogy in biomimetics applications.- Future perspec-tives.

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; Laser Technol-ogy, Photonics; Biomedical Engineering



Due January 2014

2014. 320 p. 55 illus., 5 in color. (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-41340-7

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M. Thiriet, Université Pierre et Marie Curie Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions, Paris, France

Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory and Ventilatory SystemsTogether, the volumes in this series present all of the data needed at various length scales for a multidisciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, especially multiscale model-ing and coupled simulations. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are tightly coupled, as their primary function is to supply oxygen to, and remove carbon dioxide from, the body’s cells.

Features 7 Reviews the anatomy and physiology of blood circulation and the body's ventilation 7 Reviews biological data for a better understanding of macroscopic scale processes 7 Describes the signals and images that are used to explore system function and as input data for computations

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovas-cular Apparatus.- Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Ventilatory Apparatus.- Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Physiology.- Chapter 4: Physiology of Ventilation.- Chapter 5: Medical Images and Physiological Signals.- Conclusions.- References.- List of Cur-rently Used Prefixes and Suffixes.- List of Aliases and Primary Symbols.- Complementary Lists of Notations.- Index.

Fields of interestBiophysics and Biological Physics; Biomedical Engineering; Mathematical and Computational Biology



Due November 2013

2014. X, 616 p. 74 illus., 25 in color. (Biomathematical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems, Volume 6) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9468-3

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