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M. Baumgartl, Universität Hamburg, Germany; I. Brunner, Universität München, Germany; M. Haack, Universtität München, Germany (Eds)

Strings and Fundamental PhysicsThe basic idea, simple and revolutionary at the same time, to replace the concept of a point partic-le with a one-dimensional string, had opened up a whole new field of research and, four decades later, its many-faceted consequences are still not fully conceivable today. Up to now string theory has offered a new way to view all particles as different excitations of the same fundamental object, it has celebrated success by discovering the graviton in its spectrum, and it has naturally led to consider space-times with more than four dimensions has triggered numerous interesting developments in fields as different as condensed matter physics and pure mathematics. This book collects pedagogical lectures by leading experts in string theory, int-roducing the nonspecialist reader to some of the newest developments in the field.

Features 7 Self-contained and concise introduction into string theory and related topics 7 Edited and authored by leading specialists in the field 7 Sui-table for both graduate courses and self-study

Contents String Theory 101.- D-branes and Orientifolds.- Introduction to Gauge/Gravity Duality.- Hologra-phy for Strongly Coupled Media.- Quantum Black Holes.- Lectures on Topological String Theory.- Doubled Field Theory, T-duality and Courant-brackets.

Fields of interestsQuantum Field Theories, String Theory; Mathe-matical Physics; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryMonograph

Due January 2012

2012. XII, 291 p. 24 illus. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 851) Softcover7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 93,507 € 69,95 | £62.99ISBN 978-3-642-25946-3

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B. Bhushan, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed.)

Scanning Probe Microscopy in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 3This book presents the physical and technical foundation of the state of the art in applied scanning probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and comprehensive overview of SPM applications. The chapters in this volume relate to scanning probe microscopy techniques, characterization of various materials and structures and typical industrial applications, including topographic and dynamical surface studies of thin-film semicon-ductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, and magnetic and biological materials.

Features 7 Summarizes the current state of the art in scan-ning probe microscopy techniques 7 Contains strong part on biological applications 7 Contri-butions by leading researchers and application scientists from all over the world and from various industries provide a broader perspective

Contents Part 1: Scanning probe microscopy techniques- Spectroscopic techniques in SPM- High speed AFM imaging.- New developments in imaging of biological samples.- New developments in AFM.- SNOM.- Part 2: Nanocharacterizati-on.- Antibodies for protein recognition.- In-situ imaging of living cells.- In-situ crystallization of wax materials.- Part 3: Biomimetics and indust-rial applications.- Electrowetting and switchable hydrophobicity.- Renewable energy applications.- AFMs in hard disk industry.

Fields of interestsNanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechno-logy; Nanotechnology and Microengineering

Target groupsResearch


Due February 2012

2012. 650 p. 450 illus., 150 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 186,507 € 139,95 | £126.00ISBN 978-3-642-25413-0

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G. F. Bignami, IASF-INAF, Milano, Italy

We are the Martians!Connecting Cosmology with Biology

From the Overture: (...) I’ll cover the origin of the universe, of the stars and the galaxies, of the elements of which we are made and all the rest. I’ll also cover the birth of the planets and the molecu-les that float in space, by themselves or carried by interplanetary and interstellar rocks and ice balls. Then I will talk about the new astronomy of the third millennium, that “contact astronomy” which started with meteorite collecting and today allows us to visit planets, comets, and asteroids to have a taste of them in situ.

Features 7 Paints a compelling picture that shows how life derives from the Big Bang through the formation of matter and energy 7 Explains how 40 000 tons of extraterrestrial matter raining down on Earth each year continues to bring the bricks of life from the Universe 7 Well written with a touch of wit by Giovanni Bignami, an active and world-famous astrophysicist, President of COSPAR, the world Committe on Space Research 7 Introduces the new and powerful concept of "contact astronomy"

Contents Preface.-Overture: Man vs. The Universe : the Match.-1 Let’s build the Universe - light and matter.-2 Let’s build the rest of the Universe.-3 As-tronomy in search of alien.-4 Contact astronomy: the Universe invading us.-5 Contact astronomy: we, the invaders.-6 Contact astronomy: comets and their dust.-7 Building from bricks: what is life?.-8 Anyone out there?-Coda: What remains to be discovered?

Fields of interestsAstrobiology; Popular Science in Astronomy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryPopular science

Due March 2012

Translation from Italian ISBN 978-88-26156-4

2012. 200 p. 22 illus. Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 27,77 | € (A) 28,54 | sFr 37,507 approx. € 25,95 | £23.99ISBN 978-88-470-2465-6

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V. Bothmer, University of Göttingen, Germany; I. A. Daglis, National Observatory of Athens, Greece

Space WeatherPhysics and Effects

This book is a state-of-the-art review on the physics of space weather and on space weather impacts on human technology, including manned spaceflight. With contributions from a team of international experts, this comprehensive work covers all aspects of space weather physical processes, and all known aspects of space hazards from humans, both in space and on Earth. Space Weather - Physics and Effects provides the first comprehensive, scientific background of space storms caused by the sun and its impact on geo-space focuses on weather issues that have become vital for the development of nationwide technolo-gical infrastructures explains magnetic storms on Earth, including the effects of EUV radiation on the atmosphere is an invaluable aid in establishing real-time weather forecasts details the threat that solar effects might have on modern telecommu-nication systems, including national power grid systems, aircraft and manned spaceflight.

Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Geophy-sics/Geodesy; Meteorology/Climatology



Due April 2012

2nd Edition. 2012. 300 p. (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 255,73 | € (A) 262,90 | sFr 343,007 approx. € 239,00 | £215.50ISBN 978-3-642-17415-5

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M. Cini, Università Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy; F. Fucito, I.N.F.N. and Università Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy; M. Sbragaglia, Università Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy

Solved Problems in Quantum and Statistical MechanicsThis work arises from our teaching this subject during many years. The vast majority of these exercises are the exams we gave to our students in this period. We carefully selected the subjects of the exercises to cover all the material which is most needed and which is treated in the most well known texts on these subjects. Each exercise is ca-refully solved in full details, explaining the theory behind the solution with particular care for those issues that, from our experience, are found most difficult from the average student. Indeed, several exercises are designed to throw light on aspects of the theory that, for one reason or another, are usu-ally neglected with the result to make the students feel uneasy about them. In fact most students get acquainted just with the more common manipula-tions, which are illustrated by many examples in textbooks. Our exercises never require extensive calculations but tend to be somewhat unusual and force the solver to think about the problem starting from the principles, rather than by analo-gy with some previously solved exercise.

Features 7 Carefully written solutions, provide best way to master the subject faster 7 Theory issues are explained before providing the solution to the exercise 7 Great number of exercises on different subject cover effectively the subject

Contents Introduction to Quantum Mechanics.- Problems on Quantum Mechanics.- Problems on Statistical Mechanics.

Fields of interestsQuantum Physics; Thermodynamics; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity

Target groupsLower undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due February 2012

2012. X, 350 p. 1 illus. in color. (UNITEXT / Collana di Fisica e Astronomia) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 80,007 approx. € 59,95 | £53.99ISBN 978-88-470-2314-7

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K. Davidson, R. M. Humphreys, University of Minnesota, MN, USA (Eds)

Eta Carinae and the Supernova ImpostorsIn 1965 Fritz Zwicky proposed a class of su-pernovae that he called „Type V“, described as „excessively faint at maximum“. There were only two members, SN1961v and Eta Carinae. We now know that Eta Carinae was not a true supernova, but if it were observed today in a distant galaxy we would call it a „supernova impostor“.

Features 7 Provides a complete and up-to-date coverage of this famous and peculiar star: its ejecta, history, and physical state 7 Presents the connections with the instabilities and final stages in the most massive stars, including the progenitors of super-novae and the "first" stars 7 Written by a team of prominent astronomers

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1: Eta Carinae - From 1600 to the Present.- Chapter 2: The Company Eta Carinae Keeps - Stellar and Interstellar Content of the Carina.- Chapter 3: The Central Star - Instabili-ty and Recovery.- Chapter 4: The Winds of Eta Carinae and Other Very Luminous Stars.- Chapter 5: Physics of the Inner Ejecta.- Chapter 6: High-resolution Studies of Eta Carinae‘s Ejecta and Stellar Wind.- Chapter 7: All Things Homuncu-lus.- Chapter 8: The Outer Ejecta.- Chapter 9: X-ray Variability and the Secondary Star.- Chapter 10: Eta Carinae and the Luminous Blue Variables.- Chapter 11: The Supernova Imposters.- Chapter 12: Instability and Mass Loss Near the Eddington Limit.- Chapter 13: The Final Struggles of Massive Star Evolution and Their Supernovae.- Index.

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology



Due March 2012

2012. CCCXV, 20 p. 88 illus., 31 in color. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 384) Hardcover7 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 160,007 € 119,95 | £108.00ISBN 978-1-4614-2274-7

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D. Dragoman, M. Dragoman, Bucharest, Romania

BionanoelectronicsBioinquiring and Bioinspired Devices

This book presents the achievements in biona-noelectronics in a coherent manner. It deals with nanodevices applied to biostructures, molecular motors, molecular pumps, molecular nano-actuators and electronic biodevices, including nanodevices for sensing and imaging biomolcules. The book describes bionanoelectronics, detection of biomolecules and targets various biological applications such as detection and sequencing of DNA and early detection of various deseases and nanomedicine. Further important topics of the book are biomimetics and bioinspired electronics.The book also deals with biomolecules as building blocks of nanodevices for nanoelectronics or future computing architecture The application of scanning probe techniques to biological samples is described.

Features 7 State-of-the-art report of bionanoelect-ronics 7 Presents nanodevices applied to biostructures 7 New ways in nanomedicine and biomimetics 7 Application of scanning probe techniques to biological samples explained

Contents Introduction.- Fundamentals on bionanotehno-logies.- Sensing of biomolecules.- Imaging and manipulation of biomolecules.- Biomolecular architectures.- Molecular devices.- Biocomputing.- Nanomedicine.- Bioinspired devices.

Fields of interestsNanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechno-logy and Microengineering; Nanotechnology



Due February 2012

2012. 350 p. 280 illus. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 160,007 € 119,95 | £108.00ISBN 978-3-642-25571-7

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V. Eyert, University of Augsburg, Germany

The Augmented Spherical Wave MethodA Comprehensive Treatment

The Augmented Spherical Wave (ASW) method is one of the most powerful approaches to handle the requirements of finite basis sets in DFT calculati-ons. It is particularly suited for the calculation of the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of solid-state materials. Recent developments allow application, in addition, to the elastic properties and phonon spectra. Due to the localized nature of the ASW basis set these properties can be easily interpreted in terms of atomic-like orbitals. The book addresses all those who want to learn about methods for electronic structure calculations and the ASW method in particular. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and extended. In particular, a chapter on the new, both very efficient and accurate spherical-wave based full potential ASW method has been added.

Features 7 Comprehensive and self-contained exposition of the method 7 Written by a leading specialist on the subject matter 7 Contains all relevant technical background in five appendices

Contents Introduction.- The Standard ASW Method.- En-velope Functions and Structure Constants.- The Plane-Wave Based Full-Potential ASW Method.- The Sperical-Wave Based Full-Potential ASW Method.- Details of the Standard ASW Method.- Details of the Envelope Functions.- Details of the Full-Potential ASW Methods.- Brillouin-Zone Integration.- Further Reading.- Index.

Fields of interestsCondensed Matter Physics; Numerical and Com-putational Physics; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry



Due January 2012

2nd ed. 2012. XII, 401 p. 21 illus. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 849) Softcover7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 93,507 € 69,95 | £62.99ISBN 978-3-642-25863-3

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R. Glaser, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin, Germany

BiophysicsAn Introduction

Biophysics is the science of physical principles underlying all processes of life, including the dynamics and kinetics of biological systems. This fully revised 2nd English edition is an introducto-ry text that spans all steps of biological organiza-tion, from the molecular, to the organism level, as well as influences of environmental factors. In response to the enormous progress recently made, especially in theoretical and molecular biophysics, the author has updated the text, integrating new results and developments concerning protein folding and dynamics, molecular aspects of mem-brane assembly and transport, noise-enhanced processes, and photo-biophysics. The advances made in theoretical biology in the last decade call for a fully new conception of the corresponding sections. Thus, the book provides the background needed for fundamental training in biophysics and, in addition, offers a great deal of advanced biophysical knowledge.

Features 7 New edition extensively revised and upda-ted 7 Integrates classical approaches and new concepts 7 With numerous color figures 7 Ide-ally suited for biology and biochemistry students seeking a well-founded biophysical basis

Contents Nature and Subject of Biophysics.- Molecular Structure of Biological Systems.- Energetics and Dynamics of Biological Systems.- Physical Factors of the Environment.- The Kinetics of Biological Systems.

Fields of interestsBiophysics and Biological Physics; Biochemistry, general; Human Physiology


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due March 2012

2nd. ed. 2012. X, 460 p. 187 illus., 133 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,507 € 69,95 | £62.99ISBN 978-3-642-25211-2

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M. Griffiths, University of Glamorgan, UK

Planetary Nebulae and How to Observe ThemPlanetary Nebulae and How to Observe Them is for amateur astronomers who want to go beyond the Messier objects, concentrating on one of the most beautiful classes of astronomical objects in the sky. Planetary nebulae are not visible to the naked eye, but they are a fascinating group of tele-scope objects. This guide enables a user equipped with an average-sized amateur telescope to get the best out of observing them. Topics covered include their astrophysical make-up, history of their discovery, classification and description, telescopes to use, filters, and observing techniques - in short everything anyone would need to know to successfully observe planetary nebulae.

Features 7 Enables a user equipped with an average-sized amateur telescope to get the best out of observing beautiful objects in the night sky 7 Details the astrophysical make-up, history, discovery, and classification of planetary nebulae 7 Includes an observational guide of over 100 nebulae personally observed by the author with telescopes of various sizes

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1: A Shory History of Planetary Nebulae.- Chapter 2: Evolution of Planetary Ne-bulae.- Chapter 3: Observing Planetary Nebulae.- Chapter 4: Photographing Planetary Nebulae.- Chapter 5: Cataloges and Finder Charts.- Chapter 6: Observing Descriptions by Constellation.- Chapter 7: A Planetary Nebulae Marathon.- Refe-rences and For Further Reading.- Index.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



Due February 2012

2012. XVII, 213 p. 167 illus., 165 in color. (Astronomers‘ Observing Guides) Softcover7 * € (D) 37,40 | € (A) 38,45 | sFr 47,007 € 34,95 | £31.99ISBN 978-1-4614-1781-1

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C. Groß, Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics, Garching, Germany

Spin Squeezing and Non-linear Atom Interferometry with Bose-Einstein CondensatesInterferometry, the most precise measurement technique known today, exploits the wave-like na-ture of the atoms or photons in the interferometer. As expected from the laws of quantum mechanics, the granular, particle-like features of the individu-ally independent atoms or photons are responsible for the precision limit, the shot noise limit. Howe-ver this “classical” bound is not fundamental and it is the aim of quantum metrology to overcome it by employing entanglement among the particles. This work reports on the realization of spin-squeezed states suitable for atom interferometry. Spin squeezing was generated on the basis of motional and spin degrees of freedom, whereby the latter allowed the implementation of a full interferome-ter with quantum-enhanced precision.

Features 7 Recipient of the German Physical Society's 2011 Dissertation Prize 7 Important contributi-on to pushing back the precision limit in interfero-metry 7 Provides excellent theoretical overview in addition to the experimental advances

Contents Introduction.- Spin Squeezing, Entanglement and Quantum Metrology.- Squeezing Two Mean Field Modes of a Bose-Einstein Condensate.- Non-line-ar Interferometry Beyond the Standard Quantum Limit.- Outlook. - Appendices.

Fields of interestsQuantum Gases and Condensates; Measurement Science and Instrumentation



Due January 2012

2012. XI, 113 p. 59 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25636-3

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K. M. Harrison, Cobham, UK

Grating Spectroscopes and How to Use ThemGrating Spectroscopes and How to Use Them is written for amateur astronomers who are just getting into this field of astronomy.

Features 7 The perfect starting point for first-time spectroscope users, with no heavy mathematics and with information on how to buy and use an entry-level spectroscope, which costs $150 vs. the $1,500+ of more advanced types 7 Descri-bes how to buy and use an entry-level spectro-scope 7 Includes specific details on the transmis-sion filters for cameras and telescopes 7 Packed with practical tips on how to use simple com-mercial grating spectroscopes 7 Presents clear worked-through examples of how to analyze spectra from the stars and planets

Contents Preface.- Quick Start Guide.- Chapter 1: Some Background and Basics.- Chapter 2: Imaging a Spectrum with the Grating.- Chapter 3: My First Spectrum -What Else Can I Record?.- Chapter 4: Processing Spectra.- Chapter 5: Improving Your Grating Spectroscope.- Chapter 6: Some Technical (Nice to Know) Stuff.- Chapter 7: Spectral Analy-sis - A Bit of Theory.- Appendices.- Appendix A: The Greek Alphabet.- Appendix B: The Brightest Stars.- Appendix C: The Brightest Be Stars.- Ap-pendix D: The Brightest Wolf-Rayet Stars.- Appen-dix E: The Brightest Red and Carbon Stars.- Ap-pendix F: Suppliers of Spectroscope Gratings and Accessories.- Appendix G: Spectroscopy Forums.- For Further Information.- Glossary.- Index.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popular Science in Astronomy; Spectroscopy and Microscopy



Due March 2012

2012. XIV, 206 p. 122 illus., 64 in color. (Patrick Moore‘s Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 28,84 | € (A) 29,65 | sFr 37,507 approx. € 26,95 | £23.99ISBN 978-1-4614-1396-7

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A. Heck, Observatoire Astronomique, Strasbourg, France (Ed.)

Organizations, People and Strategies in AstronomyContents Chapter 1: Editorial.- Chapter 2: Changing Wor-king Habits at Observatories - More Efficiency for Better Science!.- Chapter 3: The Telescopes and Processes of the Australian Astronomic-al Observatory.- Chapter 4: The ASTRONET Infrastructure Roadmap - A Strategic Plan for Astronomy in Europe.- Chapter 5: The Demogra-phy of Astronomy in the United Kingdom.- Chap-ter 6: Astronomy in the United States - Workforce Development and Public Engagement.- Chapter 7: The IAU Astronomy for Development Program-me.- Chapter 8: Teaching Graduate Students the Art of Science.- Chapter 9: The „Scientific Writing for Young Astronomers“ (SWYA) Project.- Chap-ter 10: Unexpected Advice for Beginning Graduate Students in Astrophysics.- Chapter 11: Astronomy CATS.- Chapter 12: AAS Career Services.- Chap-ter 13: Survival Strategies for African American Astronomers and Astrophysics.- Chapter 14: Citizen Science - Contributions to Astronomy Research.- Chapter 15: Accessible Astronomy - Astronomy for Everyone.- Chapter 16: Gemini Observatory Takes its Local Communities on an Expanding Journey Through the Universe.- Chap-ter 17: Time Flies When You‘re Having Fun - Two Decades in an Astronomy Library.- Chapter 18: The h- and a-Indexes in Astronomy.- Chapter 19: The ADS in the Information Age.- Chapter 20: Some Ethical Considerations in Astronomy Research and Practice.- Chapter 21: Ethics in Scientific Publishing.- Chapter 22: Big Science and Its Problems - The Development of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. [...]

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Admi-nistration, Organization and Leadership



Due March 2012

2012. VI, 312 p. 70 illus., 52 in color. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 100) Hardcover7 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 160,007 € 119,95 | £108.00ISBN 978-1-4614-2352-2

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S. Ji, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA

Molecular Theory of the Living CellConcepts, Molecular Mechanisms, and Biomedical Applications

Features 7 First book on the molecular theory of the living cell, utilizing the principles, laws and concepts derived from physics, chemistry, computer sci-ence, linguistics, semiotics and philosophy 7 The book contains a most complete catalogue of the fundamental molecular mechanisms responsible for molecular processes supporting life 7 The book applies the molecular principles of the living cell to solving not only basic problems encoun-tered in contemporary molecular biology such as the definition of a gene but also practical problems

Contents Preface.- 1. Introduction.- Part I. Principles, Laws, and Concepts.- 2. Physics.- 3. Chemistry.- 4. Bio-logy.- 5. Engineering.- 6. Linguistics, Semiotics, and Philosophy.- Part II. Theories, Molecular Mechanisms, and Models.- 7. Molecular Mecha-nisms of Enzymic Catalysis.- 8. The Conformon.- 9. Intracellular Dissipative Structures (IDSs).- 10. The Living Cell.- Part III. Applications: From Molecules to Mind and Evolution.- 11.Subcellular Systems.- 12.Whole Cells.- 13.Mechanisms of the Origin of Life.- 14. Principles and Mecha-nisms of Biological Evolution.- 15. Multicellular Systems.- 16. What Is Life?.- 17. Why Is the Cell So Complex?.- 18. Ribonoscopy and Personalized Medicine.- 19. Ribonoscopy and ‘Theragnostics’.- 20. Application of the Knowledge Uncertainty Principle to Biomedical Sciences.- 21. Conclusi-ons.- Appendices.- Glossary.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestsBiophysics and Biological Physics; Bioorganic Chemistry; Philosophy of Biology



Due February 2012

2012. XX, 800 p. 211 illus., 115 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 171,15 | € (A) 175,94 | sFr 213,007 € 159,95 | £144.00ISBN 978-1-4614-2151-1

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H. Jin, Dongchaoyang District, Changchun, P. R. China; K. Hisatake, Chungnam National University, Korea; T. Miyazaki, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (Eds)

The Physics of FerromagnetismThis book covers both basic physics of ferroma-gnetism, such as magnetic moment, exchange coupling, magnetic anisotropy, and recent pro-gress in advanced ferromagnetic materials. Special focus is placed on NdFeB permanent magnets and the materials studied in the field of spintronics (explaining the development of tunnel magne-toresistance effect through the so-called giant magnetoresistance effect).

Features 7 Summarizes new developments in the research of ferro-magnetism 7 Covers the effect and devices of giant magnetoresistance 7 Strong focus on spintronics 7 Presents new materials for permanent magnets 7 Useful reference to researchers and graduate students alike

Contents Part I: Foundation of magnetism.- Basis of magnetism.- Magnetism of atoms.- Magnetism of solids.- Exchange interaction.- Magnetic anisotropy.- Magnetostrictive effects.- Magnetic domain.- Micromagnetism.- Part II: Magnetic ma-terials.- Soft magnetism.- Hard magnetism.- Part III: Spintronics.- Magnetoresistance effect.- Tun-nel magnetoresistance effect.- Magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM).- Technologies that accompany the development of spintronics devices.

Fields of interestsMagnetism, Magnetic Materials; Metallic Materi-als; Structural Materials



Due February 2012

2012. 360 p. 350 illus. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 158) Hardcover7 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 160,007 € 119,95 | £108.00ISBN 978-3-642-25582-3

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H. Miao, Theoretical Astrophysics, Pasadena, CA, USA

Exploring Macroscopic Quantum Mechanics in Optomechanical DevicesRecent state-of-the-art technologies in fabricating low-loss optical and mechanical components have significantly motivated the study of quantum-limi-ted measurements with optomechanical devices. Such research is the main subject of this thesis. In the first part, the author considers various approa-ches for surpassing the standard quantum limit for force measurements.

Features 7 An outstanding PhD thesis showing that advanced gravitational wave detectors are ideal instruments to explore the quantum mechanical nature of their macroscipic test masses 7 The au-thor was awarded the 2010 GWIC (Gravitational Wave International Committee) Thesis prize

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Quantum Theory of Gravitati-onal-Wave Detectors.- 3 Modifying Input Optics: Double Squeezed-input.- 4 Modifying Test-Mass Dynamics: Double Optical Spring.- 5 Measuring a Conserved Quantity: Variational Quadrature Readout.- 6 MQM with Three-Mode Optome-chanical Interactions.- 7 Achieving the Ground State and Enhancing Optomechanical Entang-lement.- 8 Universal Entanglement Between an Oscillator and Continuous Fields.- 9 Nonlinear Optomechanical System for Probing Mechanical Energy Quantization.- 10 State Preparation: Non-Gaussian Quantum State.- 11 Probing Macrosco-pic Quantum States.- 12 Conclusions and Future Work.- 13 List of Publications.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestsAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Laser Tech-nology, Photonics; Measurement Science and Instrumentation



Due January 2012

2012. XX, 195 p. 79 illus. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25639-4

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Z. Machala, K. Hensel, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia; Y. Akishev, SRC RF Triniti, Troitsk, Moscow Region, Russia (Eds)

Plasma for Bio-Decontamination, Medicine and Food SecurityNon-thermal (cold) plasmas at atmospheric pressure have recently found many breakthrough applications in biology, medicine, and food secu-rity. Plasmas can efficiently kill bacteria, yeasts, moulds, spores, biofilms and other hazardous microorganisms, including potential bio-terrorism agents.

Features 7 Plasma for food processing and securi-ty 7 Plasma medicine - novel therapier for wound healing, skin diseases and cancer 7 Cold plasma in Bio medicine

Fields of interestsPlasma Physics; Microbiology; Medicine/Public Health, general


Product categoryProceedings

Due February 2012

Hardcover2012. XIII, 583 p. 249 illus., 117 in color. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology) 7 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 226,507 € 169,95 | £153.00ISBN 978-94-007-2851-6

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Y. Narita, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany

Plasma Turbulence in the Solar SystemDynamics of astrophysical systems is often described by plasma physics, yet understanding the nature of plasma turbulence remains as a chal-lenge in physics in both theories and experiments. This book is an up-to-date summary and review of recent results in research on waves and turbulence in near-Earth space plasma turbulence, obtained by Cluster, the multi-spacecraft mission. Spatial and temporal structures of solar wind turbulence as well as its interaction with the bow shock ahead of the Earth are presented using Cluster data. The book presents (1) historical developments, (2) the-oretical background of plasma physics, turbulence theories, and the plasma physical picture of the solar system, (3) analysis methods for multi-space-craft data, (4) results of Cluster data analysis, and (5) impacts on astrophysics and Earth sciences.

Features 7 Reviews the state-of-the-art research on space plasma turbulence 7 Discusses impacts on related subjects such as astrophysics and Earth sci-ence 7 With an overview of plasma physics, tur-bulence physics, and solar system science 7 Ser-ves as a guide to analysis methods for multi-point or multi-spacecraft measurements

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Theoretical background.- 3 Multi-spacecraft measurements.- 4 Turbulence properties in space plasma.- 5 Impacts on related subjects.- Index.

Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Plasma Physics; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology


Product categoryBrief

Due January 2012

2012. VIII, 102 p. 33 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Physics) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-25666-0

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Á. S. Sanz, S. Miret-Artés, Institute of Fundamental Physics, Madrid, Spain

A Trajectory Description of Quantum Processes. I. FundamentalsA Bohmian Perspective

Trajectory-based formalisms are an intuitively appealing way of describing quantum processes because they allow the use of „classical“ concepts. Beginning at an introductory level suitable for students, this two-volume monograph presents (1) the fundamentals and (2) the applications of the trajectory description of basic quantum processes. This first volume is focussed on the classical and quantum background necessary to understand the fundamentals of Bohmian mechanics, which can be considered the main topic of this work. Extensions of the formalism to the fields of open quantum systems and to optics are also proposed and discussed.

Features 7 Offers a thorough introduction to, and treat-ment of, trajectory-based quantum-mechanical calculations 7 Presents the fundamentals of Bohmian mechanics 7 Useful for a wide range of scattering problems, as described in Vol. 2

Contents Preface.- From Trajectories to Ensembles in Classical Mechanics.- Dynamics of Open Classical Systems.- Elements of Quantum Mechanics .- Op-tics and Quantum Mechanics.- Dynamics of Open Quantum Systems.- Quantum Mechanics with Trajectories.- Trajectories in Optics.- Calculus of Variations.- Stochastic processes.- Appendices.- Index.

Fields of interestsQuantum Physics; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics



Due January 2012

2012. XVI, 308 p. 15 illus., 7 in color. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 850) Softcover7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 93,507 € 69,95 | £62.99ISBN 978-3-642-18091-0

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E. Seedhouse, Milton, ON, Canada

Interplanetary OutpostThe Human and Technological Challenges of Exploring the Outer Planets

„Interplanetary Outpost“ follows the mission architecture template of NASA‘s plan for Hu-man Outer Planet Exploration (HOPE), which envisions sending a crew to the moon Callisto to conduct exploration and sample return activities.

Features 7 Provides an overview of the technical and human factors that must be considered in order to embark upon a manned mission to the outer planets 7 Offers a unique insight into and an understanding of how humans will survive and adapt during trips to the outer planets 7 Author has trained as an astronaut and written extensively on setting up habitable environments in space and thus knows the issues involved quite well 7 Con-tinues the successful outpost book series of science writer Erik Seedhouse

Contents Preface.- Acknowledgments.- About the Author.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.- List of Panels.- List of Abbreviations and Acronyms.- Chapter 1: Potential destinations.- Chapter 2: Mission objec-tives.- Chapter 3: Mission architecture.- Chapter 4: VASIMR: the radical rocket.- Chapter 5: HOPE hardware.- Chapter 6: Descent and landing.- Chapter 7: Selecting and training an interplane-tary crew.- Chapter 8: Biomedical and behavioral aspects of traveling to Callisto.- Chapter 9: Voyage to Callisto.- Chapter 10: The surface mission: establishing an interplanetary outpost.- Appendix I.- Appendix II.- Appendix III.- Epilogue.- Index.

Fields of interestsExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Popular Science in Astronomy; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



Due December 2011

2012. XXVIII, 253 p. 84 illus., 75 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration) Softcover7 * € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | sFr 53,507 € 39,95 | £35.99ISBN 978-1-4419-9747-0

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V. Shevelko, P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Moscow, Russia; H. Tawara, National Institute for Fusion Science, Gifu, Japan (Eds)

Atomic Processes in Basic and Applied Physics

Contents Laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. Modern view on ball lightning: Observations, experiments, theories.-Unravelling the mysteries of matter surrounding supermassive black holes.- Spect-roscopic diagnostics of hot coronal plasma.- Hot spots and giant spiders clouding the solar sky.- Populations of excited parabolic states of hydrogen beam in fusion plasmas.- Atomic processes in dusty plasmas.- Atomic and Molecular Data Need for Industrial Application Plasmas.- Atomic collisions. Charge transfer dynamics in low to intermediate energy ion-atom/molecule collisions studied by momentum imaging techniques.-Single and Multiple Electron Loss by Heavy Ions.-Target-density effects in atomic collisions.- Excitation and ionization in atom-atom collisions.- Atomic collisions in liquid targets.- Excited states of ato-mic hydrogen in reflected neutrals at high-Z metal surfaces.- The long-range interaction effects in collisions of Rydberg atoms with neutral targets.- Useful formula and Internet resources for ionic collisions.- Applications. Atomic Processes and Data Requirements in Tumor Therapy.- Atomic X-Ray Physics at the Experimental Storage Ring ESR. Atomic physics using highly intense X-ray pulses.- Cascade of atomic displacements with account for ion-ion cross sections in solid state.- Approach to ultra-low ion beam temperatures by beam cooling.- Nonlinear and multipole effects on optical lattice clock.- Photorecombination of highly charged heavy ions.

Fields of interestsAtomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Measurement Science and Instrumentation



Due February 2012

2012. 400 p. 100 illus., 10 in color. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 68) Hardcover7 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 160,007 € 119,95 | £108.00ISBN 978-3-642-25568-7

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D. Spreemann, HSG-IMIT, Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany; Y. Manoli, University of Freiburg, IMTEK, Germany

Electromagnetic Vibration Energy Harvesting DevicesArchitectures, Design, Modeling and Optimization

Electromagnetic vibration transducers are seen as an effective way of harvesting ambient energy for the supply of sensor monitoring systems. Different electromagnetic coupling architectures have been employed but no comprehensive comparison with respect to their output performance has been carried out up to now.

Features 7 Comprehensive comparative study with detailed optimization calculations 7 Provides a guideline to the designer of electromagnetic vibration transducers from the application point of view 7 First book which focusses on the advantages of Vibration Energy Harvesting

Contents List Of Figures.- List Of Tables.- Nomenclature.- Acknowledgements.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Basic Analytical Tools For The Design Of Resonant Vibration Transducers.- 3 Power And Voltage Optimization Approach.- 4 Optimization Results And Comparison.- 5 Experimental Verification Of The Simulation Models.- 6 Coil Topology Op-timization For Transducers Based On Cylindrical Magnets.- 7 Application Oriented Design Of A Prototype Vibration Transducer.- 8 Conclusions.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.- Appendix C.- Appen-dix D.- Preliminary Investigations.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestsElectronic Circuits and Devices; Energy Harves-ting; Circuits and Systems



Due February 2012

2012. XXX, 257 p. 130 illus., 27 in color. (Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics, Volume 35) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-2943-8

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M. Thiriet, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France

Signaling at the Cell Surface in the Circulatory and Ventilatory SystemsThe volumes in this authoritative series present a multidisciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, especially multiscale mode-ling 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. Because physiological conduits have deformable and reactive walls, macroscopic flow behavior and prediction must be coupled to nano- and micro-scopic events in a corrector scheme of regulated mechanisms when the vessel lumen caliber varies markedly.

Features 7 Reviews signaling pathways in the regulation of circulatory and respiratory function 7 Describes ion and molecular carriers and receptors 7 Inte-grates biology, chemistry, and physics for a multi-disciplinary understanding of physiological flows

Contents Introduction.- 1. Signal Transduction.- 2. Ion Carriers.- 3. Main Sets of Ion Channels and Pumps.- 4. Transmembrane Compound Carri-ers.- 5. Receptors of Cell-Matrix Mass Transfer.- 6. Receptors.- 7. G-Protein-Coupled Receptors.- 8. Receptor Protein Kinases.- 9. Receptor Tyrosine Phosphatases.- 10. Morphogen Receptors.- 11. Receptors of the Immune System.- Concluding Remarks.

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



Due December 2011

2012. XV, 982 p. (Biomathematical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems, Volume 3) Hardcover7 * € (D) 171,15 | € (A) 175,94 | sFr 213,007 € 159,95 | £144.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1990-7

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