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R. Alicante, University of Zaragoza, Spain

Photoinduced Modifications of the Nonlinear Optical Response in Liquid Crystalline AzopolymersNonlinear optical (NLO) phenomena such as frequency conversion have played a key role in the development of photonic technologies. This thesis reports a detailed study of the molecular response of a large variety of push-pull organic compounds using the Second Harmonic Genera-tion technique, which will serve as a starting point for the investigation at the macroscopic scale of azobenzene-based liquid crystalline polymeric films and their blends with highly efficient NLO chromophores. These materials are designed with the aim of exploiting their photoadressability in order to tailor their nonlinear behaviour. The magnitude and symmetry of their NL response was successfully controlled via light irradiation and thermal treatments. Moreover, as a specific application, the recording of efficient NLO grat-ings was achieved.

Features 7 Recipient of the 'Outstanding Science PhD' Award of the University of Zaragoza 7 Describes the successful customization of organic materials to tailor their nonlinear optical behaviour 7 A detailed study with application examples

Contents Introduction and Basic Theory.- Experi-mental Methods.- Nonlinear Optical Mo-lecular Response.- Piperazine Azopolymer Thin Films.- Films of Doped Low Polar Azopoly-mers.- Nonlinear Optical Gratings.- General Conclusions.- Appendices

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

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due October 2012

2013. Approx. 280 p. 126 illus., 48 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-31755-2

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P. R. Almond, Houston, TX, USA

Cobalt BluesThe Story of Leonard Grimmett, the Man Behind the First Cobalt-60 Unit in the United States

For the last half of the 20th century cobalt-60 units were the mainstay of radiation treatments for cancer. This book describes the development of the first cobalt -60 unit in the United States and the man behind it, Leonard Grimmett.

Features 7 Leonard Grimmett's full story is now told for the first time 7 Covers the history of the development of the cobalt-60 radiotherapy treat-ment units 7 Describes the differences between the Oak Ridge graphite reactor and the Canadian Chalk River reactor and their capabilities for pro-ducing suitable cobalt-60 sources 7 Describes the various individuals involved and their interac-tions and how this has led to the development of one of the world's largest cancer centers and one of the world's largest medical physics programs

Contents Foreword.- Prologue.- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 1941-1946.- The Journey, January 29 to February 7, 1949.- Early Life and Education, Lon-don 1903-1929.- Medical Physicist Part I, London 1929-1944.- The Unknown Years and UNESCO Paris, 1944-1948.- Replacing Radium 1937-1949.- Arrival, Houston February 1949.- The Cobalt Unit 1949-1954.- Medical Physicist Part II, Houston 1949-1951.- Cobalt-60 and the Notebook.- Co-balt-60 in Perspective.- Epilogue: Grimmett the Man.- Appendix A: Principles of Radiotherapy.- Appendix B: Principles of Reactor Production of Cobalt-60.- Appendix C: Grimmett’s Suggested References on Cobalt-60.

Fields of interestsMedical and Radiation Physics; History of Science; Diagnostic Radiology

Target groupsPopular/general


Due September 2012

2013. XI, 127 p. 22 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4923-2

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E. Barbin, Université de Nantes, France; R. Pisano, Université de Nantes, France, and University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic (Eds)

The Dialectic Relation Between Physics and Mathematics in the XIXth CenturyFeatures 7 Original discussions and specific examina-tions of the historical development of mathematics and physics in the XIXth century 7 Shows new trends in history of science 7 Gives an interest-ing perspective from the past via the present with a view to the future

Contents Foreword.- Mathematical Physics In Italy In The XIX Century: The Theory Of Elasticity, by Danilo Capecchi.- The Construction Of Group Theory In Crystallography, by Maitte Bernard.- Historical Reflections On The Physics Mathematics Relation-ship In Electromagnetic Theory, by Raffaele Pisa-no.- The Interaction Of Physics, Mechanics And Mathematics In Joseph Liouville’s Research, by Jes-per Lützen.- Mathematical Physics In The Style Of Gabriel Lamé And The Treatise Of Emile Mathieu, by Évelyne Barbin And René Guitart.- The Emer-gence Of Mathematical Physics At The University Of Leipzig, by Karl–Heinz Schlote.- On Bound-aries Of The Language Of Physics, by Ladislav Kvasz.- The Relationship Between Physics And Mathematics In The XIX Century. The Ignored Birth Of A Foundational Pluralism, by Antonino Drago.- Analytical Index.

Fields of interestsHistory and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; History of Mathematical Sciences; Mathematical Methods in Physics



Due October 2012

2013. IV, 346 p. (History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Volume 16) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-94-007-5379-2

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L. Bengtsson, R.-M. Bonnet, International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland; D. Grinspoon, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, CO, USA; S. Koumoutsaris, Risk Management Solutions Ltd, London, United Kingdom; S. Lebonnois, Laboratoire de Meterologie Dynamique, Paris, France; D. Titov, European Space Research and Technology Center, Noordwijk, The Netherlands (Eds)

Towards Understanding the Climate of VenusApplications of Terrestrial Models to Our Sister Planet

ESA’s Venus Express Mission has monitored Venus since April 2006, and scientists worldwide have used mathematical models to investigate its atmo-sphere and model its circulation.

Features 7 Provides a historical account of the explora-tion of Venus by American, Russian and European space missions 7 Gives an up-to-date overview of recent observational results from the ESA Venus Express Mission 7 Presents a comprehen-sive summary of numerical modeling of the Venus atmosphere, including its super-rotation

Contents History of Venus Observation.- The Surface and Atmosphere of Venus: Evolution and Present State.- Radiative Energy Balance in the Venus Atmosphere.- Atmospheric Circulation and Dy-namics.- The Dynamics and Circulation of Venus Atmosphere.- Modeling Effects.- Models of Venus Atmosphere.- Comparing Earth and Venus.- Fu-ture Prospects.

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



Due October 2012

2013. VIII, 176 p. 72 illus., 36 in color. (ISSI Scientific Report Series, Volume 11) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5063-4

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S. Chadwick, Foxton, New Zealand; I. Cooper, Glen Orua, New Zealand

Imaging the Southern SkyAn Amateur Astronomer‘s Guide

This book is not about imaging from the southern hemisphere, but rather about imaging those areas of the sky that lie south of the celestial equator.

Features 7 Introduces astrophotography targets that are usually left out of commercially available books 7 At a glance, readers can see the 50 best targets that can be imaged in the Southern sky 7 Explains how image processing techniques can be used for wet film photographs as well as digital

Contents Foreword by Sir Patrick Moore.- Acknowledg-ments.- Preface.- Section I: The Objects of the Southern Skies.- Chapter 1: The Hunter and his Dog (Canis Major, Eridanus, Lepus, Orion).- Chapter 2: Vast Explosive Remnants (Vela).- Chapter 3: The Ship of Srgo (Carina, Centaurus, Puppis, Vela).- Chapter 4: On the Serpent‘s Back (Antila, Centaurus, Corvus, Hydra, Virgo).- Chap-ter 5: The Emu (Ara, Centaurus, Circinus, Crux, Lupus, Musca, Norma, Scorpius, Triangulum Australe).- Chapter 6: The Heart of the Galaxy (Corona Australis, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Scorpi-us).- Chapter 7: The Deep South (Apus, Chamae-leon, Dorado, Octans, Pavo, Reticulum, Tucana, Volans).- Chapter 8: The Clouds of Magellan (Do-rado, Mensa, Tucana).- Chapter 9: Galaxies in the Furnace (Aquarius, Cetus, Eridanus, Fornax, Grus, Sculptor).- Section II: An Introduction to Digital Astroimaging.- Chapter 10: Equipment Inventory.- Chapter 11: Acquiring the Images.- Chapter 12: Image Processing.- About the Authors.- Index.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popu-lar Science in Astronomy

Target groupsPopular/general


Due October 2012

2013. XVI, 304 p. 165 illus., 158 in color. (Patrick Moore‘s Practical Astronomy Series) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-4749-8

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P. Charbonneau, Université de Montréal, QC, Canada

Solar and Stellar DynamosAstrophysical dynamos are at the heart of cosmic magnetic fields of a wide range of scales, from planets and stars to entire galaxies. This book pres-ents a thorough, step-by-step introduction to solar and stellar dynamos. Looking first at the ultimate origin of cosmic seed magnetic fields, the antago-nists of field amplification are next considered: resistive decay, flux expulsion, and flows ruled out by anti-dynamo theorems. Two kinematic flows that can act as dynamos are then studied: the Rob-erts cell and the CP-flow. Mean-field electrody-namics and derivation of the mean-field dynamo equations lead to the alpha Omega-dynamo, the flux transport dynamo, and dynamos based on the Babcock-Leighton mechanism. Alternatives to the mean-field theory are also presented, as are global MHD dynamo simulations.

Features 7 Provides a didactic presentation of the theory of stellar magnetic fields 7 Monographic synthe-sis of lectures given at Saas-Fee Advanced Course 39 7 Presents a volume in an internationally highly regarded lecture notes series 7 Comes with appendices providing material which is use-ful in working with magnetohydrodynamics and dynamo theory

Contents 1 Magnetohydrodynamics.- 2 Decay and Ampli-fication of Magnetic Fields.- 3 Dynamo Models of the Solar Cycle.- 4 Fluctuations, Intermittency and Predictivity.- 5 Stellar Dynamos.- A Useful Identities and Theorems from Vector Calculus.- B Coordinate Systems and the Fluid Equations.- C Physical and Astronomical Constants.- D Max-well’s Equations and Physical Units.- Index.

Fields of interestsAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Plasma Physics; Optics and Electrodynamics

Target groupsGraduate


Due October 2012

2013. XVI, 253 p. 79 illus., 38 in color. (Saas-Fee Advanced Courses, Volume 39) Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-32092-7

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B. Di Bartolo, Boston College, Department of Physics, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; J. Collins, Wheaton College, Norton, MA, USA (Eds)

Nano-Optics for Enhancing Light-Matter Interactions on a Molecular ScalePlasmonics, Photonic Materials and Sub-Wavelength Resolution

Assistant editor: L. Silvestri, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

This volume presents a considerable number of interrelated contributions dealing with the new scientific ability to shape and control matter and electromagnetic fields on a sub-wavelength scale.

Feature 7 The book gives a comprehensive introduction to nano-optics The book is of interest to physicists, biologists and chemists The book may suggest directions to doctoral thesis investigations

Fields of interestsOptics and Electrodynamics; Biophysics and Bio-logical Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy



Due October 2012

Hardcover2013. 436 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) 7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-5312-9

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R. D. Holder, S. Mitton, St. Edmund‘s College, Cambridge, UK (Eds)

Georges Lemaître: Life, Science and LegacyThe year 2011 marked the 80th anniversary of Georges Lemaître’s primeval atom model of the universe, forerunner of the modern day Big Bang theory.

Features 7 Examines in detail the historical, cosmological, philosophical and theological issues surrounding the development of the Big Bang theory from its beginnings in the pioneering work of Lemaître through to the modern day 7 Chapters written by renouned cosmologists, philosophers and the-ologists 7 With a foreword by the Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees

Contents Georges Lemaître: A brief introduction to his science, his theology, and his impact.- Georges Lemaître: the Priest who Invented the Big Bang.- “The wildest speculation of all”: Lemaître and the primeval-atom universe.- Lemaître and Hoyle: Contrasting Characters in Science and Reli-gion.- Lemaître, the Big Bang and the Quantum Universe.- Lemaître: Science and Religion.- Aqui-nas and Contemporary Cosmology: Creation and Beginnings.- A Hubble Eclipse: Lemaître and Censorship.- Building on the Legacy of Georges Lemaître in Contemporary Cosmology.- Multiple Reasons for a Multiverse.- Multiverses, science, and ultimate causation.- Lemaître’s Prescience: The Beginning and End of the Cosmos.- Modern Cosmology and Anthropic Fine-tuning: Three ap-proaches.- Some Theological Reflections.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics



Due November 2012

2013. Approx. 180 p. 20 illus. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 395) Hardcover7 approx. $119.00ISBN 978-3-642-32253-2

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Y. P. Kalmykov, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, France (Ed)

Recent Advances in Broadband Dielectric SpectroscopyThis volume considers experimental and theoreti-cal dielectric studies of the structure and dynamics of complex systems. Complex systems constitute an almost universal class of materials including as-sociated liquids, polymers, biomolecules, colloids, porous materials, doped ferroelectric crystals, nanomaterials, etc. These systems are character-ized by a new „mesoscopic“ length scale, interme-diate between molecular and macroscopic.

Feature 7 Up-to-date overview of principal directions in this rapidly expanding field of dielectric spectros-copy and its applications to science and technol-ogy given by leading experts

Fields of interestsAtomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra; Con-densed Matter Physics



Due August 2012

Hardcover2012. VIII, 208 p. 75 illus., 11 in color. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) 7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-5011-1

9<HTUELA=hfabbb> Softcover2012. VIII, 208 p. 75 illus., 11 in color. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) 7 $89.95ISBN 978-94-007-5014-2

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C. R. Kitchin, Thaxted, UK

Telescopes and Techniques“Telescopes and Techniques” has proved itself in its first edition, having become probably one of the most widely used astronomy texts, both for numerate amateur astronomers and for astronomy and astrophysics undergraduates. The first and second editions of the book were widely used as set texts for introductory practical astronomy courses in many universities.

Features 7 Equipped with the techniques discussed in the book, observers will be able to operate their telescope with confidence, and optimize its per-formance for any particular purpose 7 Includes new instruments and telescope exercises for readers, along with up-to-date examples of today’s small telescopes and their mountings 7 Provides the knowledge and background required to under-stand how and why telescopes work

Contents Preface to the First Edition.- Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface to the Third Edition.- Part I: Telescopes.- Chapter 1: Types of Telescopes.- Chapter 2: Telescope Optics.- Chapter 3: Modern Small Telescope Design.- Part II: Positions and Motions.- Chapter 4: Positions in the Sky.- Chap-ter 5: Movements of Objects in the Sky.- Chapter 6: Telescope Mountings.- Part III: Observing.- Chapter 7: Electromagnetic Radiation.- Chapter 8: Visual Observing.- Chapter 9: Detectors and Imaging.- Chapter 10: Data Processing.- Chapter 11: Photometry.- Chapter 12: Spectroscopy.- Ap-pendix A: For Further Reading.- Appendix B: Constellations.- Appendix C: Answers to Exer-cises.- Appendix D: SI and Other Units.- Appen-dix E: The Greek Alphabet.- Index.

Fields of interestsAstronomy, Observations and Techniques; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Spectroscopy and Microscopy

Target groupsLower undergraduate


Due October 2012

3rd ed. 2013. XV, 235 p. 131 illus., 35 in color. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Softcover7 $59.95ISBN 978-1-4614-4890-7

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A. V. Korol, A. Solovyov, W. Greiner, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

Channeling and Radiation in Periodically Bent CrystalsThe development of coherent radiation sources for sub-angstrom wavelengths - i.e. in the hard X-ray and gamma-ray range - is a challenging goal of modern physics. The availability of such sources will have many applications in basic science, technology and medicine, and, in particular, they may have a revolutionary impact on nuclear and solid state physics, as well as on the life sciences. The present state-of-the-art lasers are capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation from the in-frared to the ultraviolet, while free electron lasers (X-FELs) are now entering the soft X-ray region. Moving further, i.e. into the hard X and/or gamma ray band, however, is not possible without new approaches and technologies.

Features 7 Authored by leading experts in the field 7 Self-contained introduction to the subject matterSuitable as graduate text on the topic

Contents Introduction.- Related Phenomena.- Crystal-line Undulator: Feasibility of a Positron-Based Undulator.- Crystalline Undulators for Electrons and Heavy Particles.- Micro Undulators Based on Nanotubes and Other Exotic Systems.- Experi-mental Studies of Crytalline Undulators.- Light Sources.- Stimulated Emission.- Conclusion.- Lit-erature.- Subject Index.

Fields of interestsLaser Technology, Photonics; Crystallography; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics



Due October 2012

2013. XII, 268 p. 111 illus., 84 in color. (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Volume 69) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-31894-8

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T. Krüger, Düsseldorf, Germany (Ed)

Computer Simulation Study of Collective Phenomena in Dense Suspensions of Red Blood Cells under ShearThe rheology of dense red blood cell suspensions is investigated via computer simulations based on the lattice Boltzmann, the immersed bound-ary, and the finite element methods. The red blood cells are treated as extended and deform-able particles immersed in the ambient fluid. In the first part of the work, the numerical model and strategies for stress evaluation are discussed. In the second part, the behavior of the suspen-sions in simple shear flow is studied for different volume fractions, particle deformabilities, and shear rates. Shear thinning behavior is recovered. The existence of a shear-induced transition from a tumbling to a tank-treading motion is demon-strated. The transition can be parameterized by a single quantity, namely the effective capillary number. It is the ratio of the suspension stress and the characteristic particle membrane stress.

Feature 7 Publication in the field of natural sciences

Contents Complex fluids and their rheology.- Physics of red blood cells and hemorheology.- Numerical model for simulations of red blood cell suspen-sions.- Physical considerations and ingredients for the numerical model.- Fluid solver: the lattice Boltzmann method.- Fluid-structure interaction: the immersed boundary method.- Membrane model and energetics.- Stress evaluation in combined immersed boundary lattice Boltzmann simulations.- Rheology and microscopic behavior of red blood cell suspensions.

Fields of interestPhysics, general



Due July 2012

2012. XIV, 165 p. 61 illus., 14 in color. Softcover7 $69.95ISBN 978-3-8348-2375-5

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H. Lammer, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Graz, Austria

Origin and Evolution of Planetary AtmospheresImplications for Habitability

Based on the author’s own work and results obtained by international teams he coordinated, this SpringerBrief offers a concise discussion of the origin and early evolution of atmospheres of terrestrial planets during the active phase of their host stars, as well as of the environmental condi-tions which are necessary in order for planets like the Earth to obtain N_2-rich atmospheres. Possible thermal and non-thermal atmospheric escape processes are discussed in a comparative way between the planets in the Solar System and exoplanets. Lastly, a hypothesis for how to test and study the discussed atmosphere evolution theories using future UV transit observations of terres-trial exoplanets within the orbits of dwarf stars is presented.

Features 7 Offers a concise discussion of origin and early evolution of terrestrial planet atmospheres during the active phase of their host stars 7 Provides insights in the conditions under which Earth-like planets could be habitable 7 Compares thermal and nonthermal atmospheric escape processes in solar system planets and exoplanets

Contents 1 Protoatmospheres.- 2 Evolution of the Solar/Stellar Radiation and Plasma Environment.- 3 Es-cape of Planetary Atmospheres.- 4 Observational Tests of Atmosphere Evolution Hypotheses.- 5 Conclusion. Index.

Fields of interestsAstrophysics and Astroparticles; Atmospheric Sci-ences; Astrobiology



Due September 2012

2013. XIII, 103 p. 37 illus., 23 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-32086-6

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S. J. Madsen, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA (Ed)

Optical Methods and Instrumentation in Brain Imaging and TherapyContents PREFACE.- CHAPTER 1: OPTICAL PROPER-TIES OF BRAIN TISSUE.- CHAPTER 2: HISTO-RY OF DIFFUSE OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY OF HUMAN TISSUE.- CHAPTER 3: DIFFUSE OP-TICAL TOMOGRAPHY FOR BRAIN IMAGING: CONTINUOUS WAVE INSTRUMENTATION AND LINEAR ANALYSIS METHODS.- CHAP-TER 4: DIFFUSE OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY FOR BRAIN IMAGING: THEORY.- CHAPTER 5: LASER SPECKLE IMAGING OF CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW.- CHAPTER 6: PHOTOACOUS-TIC TOMOGRAPHY OF THE BRAIN.- CHAP-TER 7: OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRA-PHY FOR BRAIN IMAGING.- CHAPTER 8: DELINEATING NORMAL FROM DISEASED BRAIN BY AMINOLEVULINIC ACID IN-DUCED FLUORESCENCE.- CHAPTER 9: IN-TRACRANIAL PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY.- CHAPTER 10: NANOPARTICLE-MEDIATED PHOTOTHERMAL THERAPY OF BRAIN TUMORS.- CHAPTER 11: PHOTO-ACTIVATED CANCER THERAPY: POTENTIAL FOR TREAT-MENT OF BRAIN TUMORS.- INDEX.

Fields of interestsBiophysics and Biological Physics; Biomedical Engineering; Imaging / Radiology



Due November 2012

2013. X, 310 p. 87 illus., 62 in color. (Bioanalysis, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4977-5

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R. Micheloni, A. Marelli, Integrated Device Technology, Agrate Brianza, Italy; K. Eshghi, Integrated Device Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA, USA

Inside Solid State Drives (SSDs)Solid State Drives (SSDs) are gaining momentum in enterprise and client applications, replacing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) by offering higher performance and lower power. In the enterprise, developers of data center server and storage systems have seen CPU performance growing ex-ponentially for the past two decades, while HDD performance has improved linearly for the same period. Additionally, multi-core CPU designs and virtualization have increased randomness of stor-age I/Os. These trends have shifted performance bottlenecks to enterprise storage systems. Business critical applications such as online transaction processing, financial data processing and database mining are increasingly limited by storage perfor-mance.

Features 7 Highlighted are all different aspects required by Solid State Disk design, including interfaces (PCIe, SAS, SATA, USB) 7 Shows real benefits of SSDs, application by application 7 Applicable to researchers, academics and professionals

Contents Preface.- Foreword.- Acknowledgements.- About the editors.- 1. SSD market overview.- 2. SSD Architecture and PCI Express interface.- 3. SAS and SATA SSDs.- 4. Hybrid storage.- 5. NAND Flash technology.- 6. NAND Flash design.- 7. NAND & Controller co-design for SSDs.- 8. SSD reliability.- 9. Efficient wear leveling in NAND Flash memory.- 10. BCH for Solid-State-Drives.- 11. Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) codes.- 12. Protecting SSD data against attacks.- 13. Flash Sig-nal Processing and NAND/ReRAM SSD.- Index.-

Fields of interestsSolid State Physics; Circuits and Systems; Com-puter Hardware



Due October 2012

2013. 250 p. (Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics, Volume 37) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-5145-3

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S. Nurushev, Institute for High-Energy Physics, Protvina, Russia; M. Runtso, M. Strikhanov, National Research Nuclear University „MEPhI“, Moscow, Russia

Introduction to Polarization PhysicsThis book is devoted to the polarization (spin) physics of high energy particles and contains three parts. The first part presents the theoretical prefaces of polarization in the particle physics for interpretations, predictions and bases for under-standing the following two parts. The second part of the book presents the description of the essen-tial polarization experiments including the recent ones. This part is devoted to the innovative instru-mentations, gives the parameters of the polarized beams, targets, polarized gas jets and polarimeters. The third part of the book concentrates on the important achievements in polarization physics.

Features 7 Compiles most of the important subjects of polarization physics 7 Contains theory, experi-mental set-ups, results and application technol-ogy 7 Gives a survey of related famous work of Soviet and Russian scientists 7 Expanded and updated translation of the earlier Russian version, particularly with regard to experimental results

Contents Preface.- Theoretical bases of polarization.- Spin and its properties.- Spin in strong interactions.- Theoretical models.- Inclusive hadron produc-tion.- Latest results from the largest polarization setups.- Results of the experiments with fixed targets.

Fields of interestsNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction; Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics



Due September 2012

Original Russian edition published by Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, 2007

2012. 360 p. 112 illus. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 859) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-32162-7

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

Intracellular Signaling Mediators 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 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 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 1. Introduction.- 2. Signaling Lipids.- 3. Preamble to Cytoplasmic Protein Kinases.- 4. Cytoplasmic Protein Tyrosine Kinases.- 5. Cytoplasmic Protein Serine/Threonine Kinases.- 6. Dual-Specificity Protein Kinases.- 7. Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Module.- 8. Dual-Specificity Protein Kinases.- 9. Guanosine Triphosphatases and Their Regulators.- 10. Other Major Types of Signaling Mediators.- 11. Signaling Pathways.- 12. Conclu-sion.- References.- List of Currently Used Prefixes and Suffixes.- List of Aliases.-Complementary Lists of Notations.- Index.

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



Due August 2012

2012. XIV, 1031 p. 27 illus. (Biomathematical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4369-8

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D. Topper, University of Winnipeg, MB, Canada

How Einstein Created Relativity out of Physics and AstronomyThis book tracks the history of the theory of rela-tivity through Einstein’s life, with in-depth studies of its background as built upon by ideas from ear-lier scientists. The focus points of Einstein’s theory of relativity include its development throughout his life; the origins of his ideas and his indebted-ness to the earlier works of Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Mach and others; the application of the theory to the birth of modern cosmology; and his quest for a unified field theory. Treading a fine line between the popular and technical (but not shying away from the occasional equation), this book explains the entire range of relativity and weaves an up-to-date biography of Einstein throughout.

Features 7 Presents Einstein's scientific work in a larger historical context, which goes beyond existing bi-ographies 7 Contributes to a deeper understand-ing of theory of relativity by tracing step-by-step the development of physical concepts by the works of Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Maxwell, Mach and others 7 Covers all aspects of relativity theory (special and general), as well as cosmology, the unified field theory quest and Einstein’s dispute over quantum physics

Contents Part I: Genesis: Riding a Beam of Light.- Part II: Special Relativity.- Part III: General Relativity.- Part IV: Cosmology.- Part V: Exodus: Quest for a Unified Field Theory.

Fields of interestsHistory and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Popular Science in Astronomy



Due October 2012

2012. XVII, 416 p. 30 illus. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 394) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4781-8

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V. V. Tuchin, Saratov State University, Russia (Ed)

Handbook of Coherent-Domain Optical MethodsBiomedical Diagnostics, Environmental Monitoring, and Materials Science

Contents Volume 1.- Preface.- PART I: Speckle and polar-ization technologies.- 1. Light Correlation and Po-larization in Multiply Scattering Media: Industrial and Biomedical Applications.- 2. Some Current Views on Metrology of Coherence and Polariza-tion in Sight of Singular Optics.- 3. Statistical, Correlation and Topological Approaches in Diag-nostics of the Structure and Physiological State of Birefringent Biological Tissues.- 4. Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy: Application for Blood Diagnostics.- 5. Laser Speckle Imaging of Cerebral Blood Flow.- PART II: HOLOGRAPHY, INTERFEROMETRY, DIFFRACTIVE IMAGING, AND WAVEFRONT MEASUREMENTS. [...]

Fields of interestsBiophysics and Biological Physics; Biomedical Engineering; Monitoring/Environmental Analysis



Due November 2012

Print 2nd ed. 2013. XX, 1400 p. 712 illus., 190 in color (In 2 volumes, not available separately)7 $679.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5175-4

9<HTMERB=efbhfe> eReference 2nd ed. 2013. 7 $679.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5176-1

9<HTMERB=efbhgb> Print + eReference 2nd ed. 2013. XX, 1400 p. 712 illus., 190 in color (In 2 volumes, not available separately). 7 $849.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5177-8

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C. Vamos, M. Craciun, Institute of Numerical Analysis, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Automatic trend estimationContents Discrete stochastic processes and time se-ries.- Trend definition.- Finite AR(1) stochastic process.- Monte Carlo experiments. - Monte Carlo statistical ensembles.- Numerical generation of trends.- Numerical generation of noisy time series.- Statistical hypothesis testing.- Testing the i.i.d. property.- Polynomial fitting.- Linear regres-sion.- Polynomial fitting.- Polynomial fitting of artificial time series.- An astrophysical example.- Noise smoothing.- Moving average.- Repeated moving average (RMA).- Smoothing of artificial time series.- A financial example.- Automatic esti-mation of monotonic trends.- Average conditional displacement (ACD) algorithm.- Artificial time series with monotonic trends.- Automatic ACD algorithm.- Evaluation of the ACD algorithm.- A paleoclimatological example.- Statistical signifi-cance of the ACD trend.- Time series partition-ing.- Partitioning of trends into monotonic segments.- Partitioning of noisy signals into monotonic segments.- Partitioning of a real time series.- Estimation of the ratio between the trend and noise.- Automatic estimation of arbitrary trends.- Automatic RMA (AutRMA).- Monotonic segments of the AutRMA trend.- Partitioning of a financial time series.

Fields of interestsNumerical and Computational Physics; Statisti-cal Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes



Due August 2012

2013. X, 131 p. 77 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Physics) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-94-007-4824-8

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Y. Yoshida, Shizuoka Institute, Fukuroi, Japan; G. Langouche, Inst. for Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Leuven, Belgium (Eds)

Mössbauer SpectroscopyTutorial Book

Tutorials on Mössbauer Spectroscopy Since the discovery of the Mössbauer Effect many excellent books have been published for researchers and for doctoral and master level students. However, there appears to be no textbook available for final year bachelor students, nor for people working in industry who have received only basic courses in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemistry and materials science. The challenge of this book is to give an introduction to Mössbauer Spectroscopy for this level.

Features 7 First textbook on Mössbauer Spectroscopy covering the complete field 7 Offers a concise introduction to all aspects of Mössbauer spectros-copy by the leading experts in the field

Contents General Introduction to Mössbauer Spectroscopy (S. Nasu).- Chemical Applications of Mössbauer Spectroscopy (P. Gütlich and Y. Garcia).- Applica-tion of Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Earth Sciences (R. E. Vandenberghe).- Fe-based Nanostructures Investigated by Mössbauer Spectrometry (J.-M. Greneche).- Magnetic Multilayers and Interfaces (T. Shinjo and K. Mibu).- Implantation Tech-niques to Extract Atomistic Information in Mate-rials Resesarch (G. Langouche and Y. Yoshida).

Fields of interestsParticle and Nuclear Physics; Atomic/Molecular Structure and Spectra; Spectroscopy/Spectrometry

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due October 2012

2013. 400 p. 100 illus. Hardcover7 $79.95ISBN 978-3-642-32219-8

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H. Zabel, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany; M. Farle, University Duisburg-Essen, Germany (Eds)

Magnetic NanostructuresSpin Dynamics and Spin Transport

Nanomagnetism and spintronics is a rapidly expanding and increasingly important field of research with many applications already on the market and many more to be expected in the near future. This field started in the mid-1980s with the discovery of the GMR effect, recently awarded with the Nobel prize to Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg. The present volume covers the most important and most timely aspects of magnetic heterostructures, including spin torque effects, spin injection, spin transport, spin fluctuations, proximity effects, and electrical control of spin valves.

Features 7 Overview of the physics of nanomagnetic sen-sors, devices and logic elements 7 World leading competence is concentrated on experimental methods and theory of the rapidly developing field of nanomagnetism and spintronics 7 Overview of the latest status

Contents The Influence of Magnetic Anisotropy on Current-Induced Spindynamics.- Spin Dynamics in the Time and Frequency Domain.- Spin-Polarized Electrons in the Superconductor/Ferromagnet Hybrid Structures.- Ferromagnetic Heusler Alloy thin films: Electronic Properties and Magnetic Moment Formation.- Multiferroic and Magneto-electric Materials.- Competing Interactions in Pat-terned and Self-Assembled Magnetic Nanostruc-tures.- Quantum Dot Spintronics.- Fundamentals and Applications.

Fields of interestsMagnetism, Magnetic Materials; Nanotechnology; Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics



Due August 2012

2012. XIV, 276 p. 142 illus. (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, Volume 246) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-32041-5

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V. Zlatic, Institute of Physics, Zagreb, Croatia; A. Hewson, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom (Eds)

New Materials for Thermoelectric Applications: Theory and ExperimentThermoelectric devices could play an impor-tant role in making efficient use of our energy resources but their efficiency would need to be increased for their wide scale application. There is a multidisciplinary search for materials with an enhanced thermoelectric responses for use in such devices. This volume covers the latest ideas and developments in this research field, covering topics ranging from the fabrication and character-ization of new materials, particularly those with strong electron correlation, use of nanostructured, layered materials and composites, through to theoretical work to gain a deeper understanding of thermoelectric behavior.

Fields of interestsCondensed Matter Physics; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Solid State Physics



Due August 2012

Hardcover2012. 250 p. 83 illus., 63 in color. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) 7 $189.00ISBN 978-94-007-4983-2

9<HTUELA=hejidc> Softcover2012. 250 p. 83 illus., 63 in color. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics) 7 $89.95ISBN 978-94-007-4986-3

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