Wiley: All New Physics & Astronomy Titles

The Molecule-Metal Interface

Norbert Koch (Editor), Nobuo Ueno (Editor), Andrew Thye Shen Wee (Editor) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Reviewing recent progress in the fundamental understanding of the molecule-metal interface, this useful addition to the literature focuses on experimental studies and introduces the latest analytical techniques as applied to this interface.
The first part covers basic theory and initial principle studies, while the second part introduces readers to photoemission, STM, and synchrotron techniques to examine the atomic structure of the interfaces. The

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One-Dimensional Superconductivity in Nanowires

Fabio Altomare, Albert M. Chang — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The book introduces scientists and graduate students to superconductivity, and highlights the differences arising from the different dimensionality of the sample under study. It focuses on transport in one-dimensional superconductors, describing relevant theories with particular emphasis on experimental results. It closely relates these results to the emergence of various novel fabrication techniques. The book closes by discussing future perspectives

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Optical Engineering of Diamond

Rich Mildren (Editor), James Rabeau (Editor) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This is the first comprehensive book on the engineering of diamond optical devices. It will give readers an up-to-date account of the properties of optical quality synthetic diamond (single crystal, nanodiamond and polycrystalline) and reviews the large and growing field of engineering of diamond-based optical devices, with applications in quantum computation, nano-imaging, high performance lasers, and biomedicine. It aims to provide scientists, engineers

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Nitride Semiconductor Devices: Fundamentals and Applications

Hadis Morkoç — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This book gives a clear presentation of the necessary basics of semiconductor and device physics and engineering. It introduces readers to fundamental issues that will enable them to follow the latest technological research. It also covers important applications, including LED and lighting, semiconductor lasers, high power switching devices, and detectors. This balanced and up-to-date treatment makes the text an essential educational tool for both

Dynamics of the Earth's Radiation Belts and Inner Magnetosphere, Volume 199

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series.

Dynamics of the Earth's Radiation Belts and Inner Magnetosphere draws together current knowledge of the radiation belts prior to the launch of Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RPSP) and other imminent space missions, making this volume timely and unique. The volume will serve as a useful benchmark at this exciting and pivotal period in radiation belt research in advance

Peptide Materials: From Nanostuctures to Applications

Carlos Aleman (Editor), Alberto Bianco (Editor), Mariano Venanzi (Editor) — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Peptides are the building blocks of the natural world; with varied sequences and structures, they enrich materials producing more complex shapes, scaffolds and chemical properties with tailorable functionality. Essentially based on self-assembly and self-organization and mimicking the strategies that occur in Nature, peptide materials have been developed to accomplish certain functions such as the creation of specific secondary structures

73rd Conference on Glass Problems: CESP, Volume 34, Issue 1

S. K. Sundaram (Editor) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The 73^rd Glass Problem Conference is organized according to the following themes: Glass Melting, Melting, Raw Materials, Batching, and Recycling, Coatings, Strengthening, and Other Topics, Refractories, and Process Control & Modeling

Distribution Theory

Petre P. Teodorescu, Wilhelm W. Kecs, Antonela Toma — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

In this comprehensive monograph, the authors apply modern mathematical methods to the study of mechanical and physical phenomena or techniques in acoustics, optics, and electrostatics, where classical mathematical tools fail.
They present a general method of approaching problems, pointing out different aspects and difficulties that may occur. With respect to the theory of distributions, only the results and the principle theorems are given as well

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Old Stellar Populations: How to Study the Fossil Record of Galaxy Formation

Santi Cassisi, Maurizio Salaris — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The book discusses the theoretical path to decoding the information gathered from observations of old stellar systems. It focuses on old stellar systems because these are the fossil record of galaxy formation and provide invaluable information ont he evolution of cosmic structures and the universe as a whole. The aim is to present results obtained in the past few years for theoretical developments in low mass star research and in advances in our knowledge

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Old Stellar Populations: How to Study the Fossil Record of Galaxy Formation

Santi Cassisi, Maurizio Salaris — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Advances in Chemical Physics, Volume 152, Liquid Polymorphism

H. E. Stanley, Pablo Debenedetti (Foreword by) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Advances in Chemical Physics series—the cutting edge of research in chemical physics

The Advances in Chemical Physics series provides the chemical physics and physical chemistry fields with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline. Filled with cutting-edge research reported in a cohesive manner not found elsewhere in the literature, each volume of the Advances in Chemical Physics series presents

Circuit Analysis For Dummies

John Santiago — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Circuits overloaded from electric circuit analysis?

Many universities require that students pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering take an Electric Circuit Analysis course to determine who will "make the cut" and continue in the degree program. Circuit Analysis For Dummies will help these students to better understand electric circuit analysis by presenting the information in an effective and straightforward manner.

Atomistic Computer Simulations: A Practical Guide

Veronika Brazdova, David R. Bowler — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Many books explain the theory of atomistic computer simulations; this book teaches you how to run them

This introductory "how to" title enables readers to understand, plan, run, and analyze their own independent atomistic simulations, and decide which method to use and which questions to ask in their research project. It is written in a clear and precise language, focusing on a thorough understanding of the concepts behind the equations and how these

Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

Gerd Ropke — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Authored by one of the top theoretical physicists in Germany, and a well-known authority in the field, this is the only coherent presentation of the subject suitable for masters and PhD students, as well as postdocs in physics and related disciplines.
Starting from a general discussion of the nonequilibrium state, different standard approaches such as master equations, and kinetic and linear response theory, are derived after special assumptions. This

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Atomic Structure Prediction of Nanostructures, Clusters and Surfaces

Cristian V. Ciobanu, Cai-Zhuan Wang, Kai-Ming Ho — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This work fills the gap for a comprehensive reference conveying the developments in global optimization of atomic structures using genetic algorithms. Over the last few decades, such algorithms based on mimicking the processes of natural evolution have made their way from computer science disciplines to solid states physics and chemistry, where they have demonstrated their versatility and predictive power for many materials. Following an introduction

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Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics

Gerd Ropke — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Physics for Radiation Protection, 3rd Edition

James E. Martin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A practical guide to the basic physics that radiation protection professionals need

A much-needed working resource for health physicists and other radiation protection professionals, this volume presents clear, thorough, up-to-date explanations of the basic physics necessary to address real-world problems in radiation protection. Designed for readers with limited as well as basic science backgrounds, Physics for Radiation Protection emphasizes applied

Solar Astrophysics, 3rd Edition

Peter V. Foukal — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This revised edition describes our current understanding of the sun -- from its deepest interior, via the layers of the directly observable atmosphere to the solar wind, right up to its farthest extension into interstellar space. It includes a comprehensive account of the history of solar astrophysics and space weather, along with an overview of the key instruments used throughout the various periods.
In contrast to other books on the subject, the

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Airborne Measurements for Environmental Research: Methods and Instruments

Manfred Wendisch (Editor), Jean-Louis Brenguier (Editor) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This first comprehensive review of airborne measurement principles covers all atmospheric components and surface parameters. It describes the common techniques to characterize aerosol particles and cloud/precipitation elements, while also explaining radiation quantities and pertinent hyperspectral and active remote sensing measurement techniques along the way. As a result, the major principles of operation are introduced and exemplified using specific

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Solar Astrophysics, 3rd Edition

Peter V. Foukal — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT