Applied physics Books

Embryonic development, the rise of a complex multicellular organism from a single fertilized egg, is a fascinating process that is still poorly understood. How is it possible for cells, all originating from the same egg, to develop into a variety of...

Professor Kondratyev and his team consider the concept of global warming due to the greenhouse effect and put forward a new approach to the problem of assessing the impact of anthropogenic processes. Considering data on both...

This book covers aspects and achievements of the baryonic (star and gas) component of galaxy halos as presented at the successful conference “On the Origin (and Evolution) of Baryonic Galaxy Halos”, held on the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador,...

The apollo program is the most famous and celebrated in american history, but the first successful landing of men on the moon during apollo 11 had complicated roots dating back over a decade, and it also involved one of nasa's most infamous tragedies...

Can science and religion live happily side by side? Can evolution fit in with a theory of grand design involving a deity?Within the 'absolute unifying theory', such thorny issues are unpacked alongside questions about the beginning and end of our...

Janus, the ancient Roman god depicted with two faces is an appropriate metaphor for light therapy. In the right photodynamic therapy conditions, light is able to kill nearly anything that is living such as cancers, microorganisms, parasites, and more. On...

On September 15, 2017, the Cassini spacecraft sent its final transmission to the Earth as it entered the atmosphere of Saturn, ending its historic 13 year mission at the ringed planet.This book is a beautifully illustrated journey of discovery through...

Atmospheric physics refers to the process of understanding and analyzing the atmosphere using the laws and elements of physics. It focuses on studying the atmosphere of other planets, by using techniques like radiation budget, fluid flow equations, cloud...

First time, scientifically, a new concept of the absoluteness of bio-intelligence, called as Absolute Intelligence (A-IT) had been put forward to reveal the fundamental nature of life's intelligence, based on a new, basic Physical and Mathematical...

"Venus has always been associated with the feminine in astrology and in culture, yet little emphasis is placed upon the wisdom aspect of the planet. With the cycles of Venus we are given insight into the unfolding of wisdom within ourselves and society,...

If you have an interest in the technology and theory of space travel, in the basic elements of astronomy to be understood as fundamental to travel in space, in a sufficient knowledge of the subject of physics required to understand the technical aspects...

Maverick's Earth and Universe is about the true nature of Earth and Universe, and the way science should work, including a methodology more fundamental than the so-called scientific method.

This report from the National Research Council provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities for research in the fields of cosmic-ray physics and astrophysics. With detailed explanations of the latest advancements in these fields, this text is a...

Ever wonder how a star or a planet is born?The latest observations of stars and planets out beyond our solar system have revealed evidence that discredits the current standard theory of star-system formation. S. Seaver, a math and physics scholar...

In this book, the author draws on his broad experience to describe both the theory and the applications of wave propagations. The contents are presented in four parts and the sequence of these parts reflect the development...

This interdisciplinary meeting has brought together a group of astrophysicists with hands-on experience in the numerical computation of astrophysical fluid dynamics, in particular nonlinear stellar pulsations, and a group of...

The quest for high resolution has preoccupied radio astronomers ever since radio waves were first detected from space fifty years ago. This venture was par­ ticularly stimulated by the discovery of quasars, and led to the...

For many years, the two subjects of (1) postglacial rebound and its potential for generating earthquakes and (2) the seismicity of passive continental ml!rgins have been of interest and concern to earth scientists on both sides...

The idea for organizing an Advanced Study Institute devoted largely to neutron star timing arose independently in three places, at Istanbul, Garching and Amster­ dam; when we became aware of each other's ideas we decided to...

The ihsan Ketin NATO Advanced Study Institute on the Tectonic Evolution of the Tethyan Region was conceived in 1982 in Veszprem, Hungary, when three of the organizers (B. C. B. , L. H. R. and A. M. C. 9. ) had come together for...

A comprehensive course on fluorescence correlation spectroscopy covering an explanation of basic concepts, derivation of theoretical models, and experimental realisation of the technique.

This book aims to make very important topics in the physics of cancer such as mechanical characterization of cells using biophysical methods visible to the research community, with the goal of ensuring these special techniques receive more attention from...

Ultra-BriefThis book provides the most fundamental and essential techniques to simulate complex systems, from the dynamics of molecules to the spreading of diseases, from optimization using ant colonies to the simulation of the Game of Life.

An ongoing journal unraveling the secrets we have had in us about the Universe, from ancient to contemporary times, an exploration the author calls "Cosmic Archeology", a search for why we are here, and where we are going, through chemistry, math,...

Field work, supplemented by laboratory studies, is a cornerstone for the geological sciences. This volume provides an introduction to general field work through selected topics that illustrate specific techniques and...

Demanding a thorough knowledge of material behaviour and numerical modelling, site characterisation and in situ test interpretation are no longer just basic empirical recommendations.Giving a critical appraisal of the understanding and assessment of the...

The collection of papers assembled here on a variety of topics in ancient and medieval astronomy was originally suggested by Noel Swerdlow of the University of Chicago. He was also instrumental in making a selection* which...

This monograph presents a general mathematical theory for biological growth. It provides both a conceptual and a technical foundation for the understanding and analysis of problems arising in biology and physiology. The theory and methods are illustrated...

The field of quantum plasmas has a long and diverse tradition. The subject is becoming of increasing interest. This book synthesizes two fields: classical kinetic theory of collisionless plasmas and quantum electrodynamics. The whole approach is new and...

This book is a research monograph on high-Frequency Seafloor Acoustics. It is the first book in a new series sponsored by the Office of Naval Research on the latest research in underwater acoustics. It provides a critical...

This book deals with recent breakthroughs in ion-channel research that have been brought about by the combined effort of experimental biophysicists and computational physicists, who together are beginning to unravel the story...

This book describes the state-of-the art instruments for measuring the solar irradiance from soft x-ray to the near infrared and the total solar irradiance. Furthermore, the SORCE mission and early results on solar variability...

Volume One of this two-volume sequence focuses on the basic characterization of known protein structures, and structure prediction from protein sequence information. Eleven chapters survey of the field, covering key topics in...

This book examines the effects of spaceflight at cellular and organism levels. Research on the effects of gravity - or its absence - and ionizing radiation on the evolution, development, and function of living organisms is...

The fields of biological and medical physics and biomedical engineering are broad, multidisciplinary and dyanmic. They lie at the crossroads of frontier - search in physics, biology, chemistry, and medicine. The Biological &...

This volume is edited by Dr. Sudhir Gupta, internationally recognized expert in Immunology, Professor of Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Topics include toll receptors, dendritic cells, NK cells, and...

Space weather has an enormous influence on modern telecommunication systems even though we may not always appreciate it. We shall endeavor throughout this monograph to expose the relationships between space weather factors and...

This IMA Volume in Mathematics and its Applications TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS TO GEOPHYSICAL SYSTEMS contains papers presented at a very successful workshop on the same title. The event which was held on November...

Emergent Computation emphasizes the interrelationship of the different classes of languages studied in mathematical linguistics (regular, context-free, context-sensitive, and type 0) with aspects to the biochemistry of DNA,...

Escherichia coli, commonly referred to as E. coli, has been the organism of choice for molecular genetics for decades. Its machinery and mobile behavior is one of the most fascinating topics for cell scientists. Scientists and...

The underlying astrophysical mechanisms of the objects known as asymptotic giant branch stars - the structures that occur during the dramatic period prior to a star's death - is the main theme of this text. Over the past three...

Chronic disease states of aging should be viewed through the prism of metabolism and biophysical processes at all levels of physiological organization present in the human body. This book describes the building blocks of understanding from a reasonable...

Methods for Assessing Oxygen in Tissues.- 1. Measurements of Oxygen in Tissues: Overview and Perspectives on Methods.- 2. Quantitative Brain Tissue Oximetry, Phase Spectroscopy and Imaging The Range of Homeostasis in Piglet Brain.- 3. Tumor Oximetry:...

Preface. Contributing Authors. Part I: Colloidal Particles and Stochastic Dynamics. Interaction between colloidal particles; R. Castañeda-Priego, et al. Self-diffusion of colloidal particles in two-dimensional porous media; A. Ramirez-Saito, J.L...

List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Overview of Volcanic Processes. 2. Foundations of Transport Theory. 3. Properties of Igneous Materials. 4. Mantle Convection and Melt Segregation. 5. Magma Chambers. 6. Magma Ascent in...