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AvailableFebruary 2011

2nd Edition. 2011. XXVII, 409 p. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7969-87 € 69,95 | £62.997 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50

Bookstore locationEngineering

Fields of InterestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Communications Engineering, Networks; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

LevelGraduate

Type of PublicationMonograph

2nd EditionEntropy and Information Theory

R. M. Gray, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

Features7 New edition of classic text7 Important engineering applications of performance bounds and code

design for communication systems

This book is an updated version of the information theory classic, first published in 1990. About one-third of the book is devoted to Shannon source and channel coding theorems; the remainder addresses sources, channels, and codes and on information and distortion measures and their properties. New in this edition:Expanded treatment of stationary or sliding-block codes and their relations to traditional block codesExpanded discussion of re-sults from ergodic theory relevant to information theoryExpanded treatment of B-processes -- processes formed by stationary coding memoryless sourcesNew material on trading off information and distortion, including the Marton inequalityNew material on the properties of optimal and asymptotically optimal source codesNew material on the relationships of source coding and rate-constrained simulation or modeling of random processesSignificant material not covered in other information theory texts includes stationary/sliding-block codes, a geometric view of information theory provided by process distance measures, and general Shannon coding theorems for asymptotic mean stationary sources, which may be neither ergodic nor stationary, and d-bar continuous channels.

From the contentPreface.- Introduction.- Information Sources.- Pair Processes: Channels, Codes, and Cou-plings.- Entropy.- The Entropy Ergodic Theorem.- Distortion and Approximation.- Distortion and Entropy.- Relative Entropy.- Information Rates.- Distortion vs. Rate.- Relative Entropy Rates.- Ergodic Theorems for Densities.- Source Coding Theorems.- Coding for Noisy Chan-nels.- Bibliography.- References.- Index.

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ForthcomingDue April 2011

2nd Edition. 2011. 485 p. 72 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 731) HardcoverISBN 978-1-61779-079-97 € 109,95 | £99.007 * € (D) 117,65 | € (A) 120,95 | sFr 158,00

Bookstore locationBiomedicine

Fields of InterestCancer Research; Cell Culture

LevelProfessional/practitioner

Type of PublicationContributed volume

2nd EditionCancer Cell CultureMethods and Protocols

I. A. Cree, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK (Ed.)

Features7 Includes cutting-edge methods and protocols7 Provides the step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results7 Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts

With many recent advances, cancer cell culture research is more important than ever before. This timely edition of Cancer Cell Culture: Methods and Protocols covers the basic concepts of cancer cell biology and culture while expanding upon the recent shift in cell culture methods from the generation of new cell lines to the use of primary cells. There are methods to characterize and authenticate cell lines, to isolate and develop specific types of cancer cells, and to develop new cell line models. Functional assays are provided for the evaluation of clonogenicity, cell proliferation, apoptosis, adhesion, migration, invasion, senescence, angiogenesis, and cell cycle parameters. Other methods permit the modification of cells for transfection, drug resistance, immortalization, and transfer in vivo, the co-culture of different cell types, and the detection and treatment of contamination. In this new edition, specific emphasis is placed on safe working practice for both cells and laboratory researchers. These chapters contain the information critical to success – only by good practice and quality control will the results of cancer cell culture improve. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Authoritative and accessible, Cancer Cell Culture: Methods and Protocols serves as a practical guide for scientists of all backgrounds and aims to convey the appropriate sense of fascination associated with this research field.

From the contentCancer Biology.- Principles of Cancer Cell Culture.- Storage of Cell Lines.- Characterization and Authentication of Cancer Cell Lines: An Overview.- Online Verification of Human Cell Line Identity by STR DNA Typing.- Cytogenetic Analysis of Cancer Cell Lines.- Cell Culture Contamination.- Detecting Mycoplasma Contamination in Cell Cultures by Polymerase Chain Reaction.- Elimination of Mycoplasma from Infected Cell Lines Using Antibiotics.- Quality Assurance and Good Laboratory Practice.- Generation of Lung Cancer Cell Line Variants by Drug Selection or Cloning.- Isolation and Culture of Colon Cancer Cells and Cell Lines.- Iso-lation and Culture of Melanoma and Naevus Cells and Cell Lines.- Isolation and Culture of Squamous Cell Carcinomalines.- Isolation and Culture of Ovarian Cancer Cells and Cell Lines.- Establishment and Culture of Leukemia-Lymphoma Cell Lines.- Isolation of Inflammatory Cells from Human Tumors.- Isolation of Endothelial Cells from Human Tumors.- Cellular Che-mosensitivity Assays: An Overview.- Cell Sensitivity Assays: The MTT Assay.- Cell Sensitivity Assays: The ATP-based Tumor Chemosensitivity Assay.- The Differential Staining Cytotoxicity (DiSC) Assay: A Review.- Real-time Cytotoxicity Assays.- FPurification of Annexin V and its use in the Detection of Apoptotic Cells.- Measurement of DNA Damage in Individual Cells Using the Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis (Comet) Assay.- Molecular Breakpoint Analysis of Chromo-some Translocations in Cancer Cell Lines by Long Distance Inverse-PCR.- Cell Migration and Invasion Assays.- Angiogenesis Assays.- Flow Cytometric DNA Analysis of Human Cancers and Cell Lines.- Expression Analysis of Homeobox Genes in Leukemia/Lymphoma Cell Lines.




ForthcomingDue May 2011

2nd ed. 2010. Approx. 2000 p. 434 illus. (In 3 volumes, not available seperately)

Bookstore locationBiomedicine

Fields of InterestVirology; Medical Microbiology; Microbiology

LevelResearch

Type of PublicationEncyclop(a)edia

2nd EditionThe Springer Index of Viruses

C. Tidona, Waldbrunn, Heidelberg, Germany; G. Darai, University of Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.)

Features7 Includes a new taxonomy of viruses, officially established in 19997 Comprehensive description of all viruses in the form of standardized

entries arranged alphabetically

The continuous growth of knowledege makes it very difficult for scientists to retrieve com-prehensive and accurate data on viruses. The desired information is often dispersed in a vari-ety of books, journals and online resources. This encyclopedia presents the latest facts about all known virus in a standardized form created by hundreds of the world's leading virologists. Virus taxonomy represents the basic framework that allows an understanding of the com-plex evolutionary process that continuously takes place among viruses and their hosts. Each of the 300 taxonomically ordered chapters includes detailed information on individual genus members, historical events, the hosts they can affect (animal, man or plant), virion mor-phology, genome properties, replication strategy, properties of individual transcripts and proteins, sequence accession numbers, biological properties, diseases, recombinant vector constructs, vaccine strains, key references, as well as a high-resolution particle image and a drawing of the genome organization. Its high content of easily accessible detail information makes this Encyclopedia an indispensable tool for both researchers and lecturers. The new edition includes the recent discoveries made in this field as well as new viruses which have been discovered.

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6th Edition. 2011. 500 p. 335 illus. in color. SoftcoverISBN 978-3-642-17392-97 € 49,95 | £44.997 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 72,00

Bookstore locationChemistry

Fields of InterestOrganic Chemistry; Biotechnology; Biochemistry, general

LevelGraduate

Type of PublicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

6th EditionBiotransformations in Organic ChemistryA Textbook

K. Faber, University of Graz, Austria

Features7 First textbook on biotransformations7 Remains the established text in the field7 More and more courses are taught on this subject at universities

worldwide7 6th edition is didactically improved by including color graphics7 New edition includes chapters on fresh developments

The use of biocatalysts, employed either as isolated enzymes or whole microbial cells, of-fers a remarkable arsenal of highly selective transformations for state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry. Over the last two decades, this methodology has become an indispens-able tool for asymmetric synthesis, not only at the academic level, but also on an industrial scale.This well-established textbook on biocatalysis provides a basis for undergraduate and graduate courses in modern organic chemistry, as well as a condensed introduction into this field. After a basic introduction into the use of biocatalysts—principles of stereoselec-tive transformations, enzyme properties and kinetics—the different types of reactions are explained according to the 'reaction principle', such as hydrolysis, reduction, oxidation, C–C bond formation, etc. Special techniques, such as the use of enzymes in organic solvents, im-mobilization techniques and modified or artificial enzymes, are treated in a separate section. A final chapter deals with thebasic rules for the safe and practical handling of biocatalysts.In this completely revised 6th edition, emphasis has been given to an improved didactic style including colored graphics in order to facilitate a deeper understanding of the underlying principles. New developments, such as transamination, enzyme promiscuity and applica-tions on industrial scale within the field of 'white biotechnology' are included.

From the contentIntroduction.- Common Prejudices Against Enzymes.- Advantages and Disadvantages of Biocatalysts. Enzyme Properties and Nomenclature.- Biocatalytic Applications: Hydrolytic Reactions.- Reduction Reactions.- Oxidation Reactions.- Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds.- Addition and Elimination Reactions.- Transfer Reactions.- Halogenation and Dehalogenation Reactions.- Special Techniques: Enzymes in Organic Solvents.- Immobilization.- Artificial and Modified Enzymes.- State of the Art and Outlook.- Appendix: Basic Rules for Handling Biocatalysts.- Abbreviations.- Suppliers of Enzymes.- Commonly Used Enzyme Preparations.- Major Culture Collections.- Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi.




AvailableFebruary 2011

2nd ed. 2011. XX, 754 p. 552 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-10709-27 € 89,95 | £81.007 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,00

Bookstore locationChemistry

Fields of InterestMass Spectrometry; Proteomics; Pharmacology/Toxicology

LevelUpper undergraduate


2nd EditionMass SpectrometryA Textbook

J. H. Gross, University of Heidelberg, GermanyForeword by: P. Roepstorff, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark

Features7 Acclaimed for accuracy, comprehensive coverage and excellent

illustrations and photos7 Useful both as a textbook and a reference for the experienced user7 This updated edition includes three new chapters

This book offers a balanced mixture of practice-oriented information and theoretical back-ground as well as numerous references, clear illustrations, and useful data tables. Problems and solutions are accessible via a special website. This new edition has been completely revised and extended; it now includes three new chapters on tandem mass spectrometry, interfaces for sampling at atmospheric pressure, and inorganic mass spectrometry.

From the contentIntroduction.- Principles of Ionization and Ion Dissociation.- Isotopic Composition and Ac-curate Mass.- Instrumentation.- Practical Aspects of Electron Ionization.- Fragmentation of Organic Ions and Interpretation of EI Mass Spectra.- Chemical Ionization.- Field Ionization and Field Desorption.- Tandem Mass Spectrometry.- Fast Atom Bombardment.- Matrix-As-sisted Laser Desorption/Ionization.- Electrospray Ionization.- Ambient Mass Spectrometry.- Hyphenated Methods.- Inorganic Mass Spectrometry.




ForthcomingDue July 2011

2011. XX, 1300 p. (In 2 volumes, not available seperately)


Fields of InterestElectrical Engineering; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics


Type of PublicationHandbook

Machine Vision Handbook

B. G. Batchelor, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (Ed.)

Features7 Comprehensive coverage: from basic optics to image capture and

processing allows the reader to design and implement a practical and reliable machine vision system

7 Image library of 200 sample images showing the power of the various methods of image acquisition and helping the reader to choose the most appropriate

7 Powerful, comprehensive and fully documented interactive image processing library of 400 commands to give readers a head start in programming their own system

The automation of visual inspection is becoming more and more important in modern industry as a consistent, reliable means of judging the quality of raw materials and manu-factured goods . The Machine Vision Handbook equips the reader with the practical details required to engineer integrated mechanical-optical-electronic-software systems. Machine vision is first set in the context of basic information on light, natural vision, colour sensing and optics. The physical apparatus required for mechanized image capture – lenses, cameras, scanners and light sources – are discussed followed by detailed treatment of various image-processing methods including an introduction to the QT image processing system. QT is unique to this book, and provides an example of a practical machine vision system along with extensive libraries of useful commands, functions and images which can be imple-mented by the reader. The main text of the book is completed by studies of a wide variety of applications of machine vision in inspecting and handling different types of object.

From the contentMachine Vision for Industrial Applications.- Inspecting Natural and Other Variable Objects.- Human and Animal Vision.- Colour Vision.- Light & Optics.- Telecentric, Fresnel & Micro Lenses.- Illumination Sources.- Lighting-Viewing Methods.- Laser Scanners.- Cameras.- Selecting Cameras for Machine Vision.- X-ray Inspection.- Illumination-invariant Image Pro-cessing.- Basic Machine Vision Techniques.- Imaging and Range Image Processing.- Colour Recognition.- Algorithms, Approximations and Heuristics.- Object Location Using the Hough Transform.- Morphological Image Processing.- Image Processing Using Finite-state Ma-chines.- QT – Prototyping Image Processing System.- NeatVision: Development Environment for Machine Vision Engineers.- Intelligent Image Processing Using Prolog.- Pattern Recogni-tion.- Implementing Machine Vision Systems Using FPGAs.- Very Low-Cost In-Process Gaug-ing System.- Automated Handling of Coils with Flying Leads.- A Telecentric Vision System for Broach Verification.- Challenges of Low Angle Metal Surface (Crosshead) Inspection.



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ForthcomingDue March 2011

2011. XIII, 1185 p. 200 illus. (MEMS Reference Shelf ) HardcoverISBN 978-0-387-47316-17 € 199,95 | £180.007 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,95 | sFr 287,00


Fields of InterestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Materials Science, general; Circuits and Systems

LevelResearch

Type of PublicationReference work

MEMS Materials and Processes Handbook

R. Ghodssi, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; P. Lin, Xerox Research Center, Webster, NY, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Provides a comprehensive catalog of various microfabrication

processes, each with a brief introduction to the technology, as well as examples of common uses in MEMS

7 Discusses specific MEMS fabrication techniques that fall into three primary categories: Additive, Subtractive, Lithography/patterning, as well as wafer Bonding, Doping, Surface Treatment/preparation, and Characterization Techniques

7 Provides the reader with a quick check list of the advantage/disadvantage of fabrication

MEMs Materials and Processes Handbook" is a comprehensive reference for researchers searching for new materials, properties of known materials, or specific processes available for MEMS fabrication. The content is separated into distinct sections on "Materials" and "Pro-cesses". The extensive Material Selection Guide" and a "Material Database" guides the reader through the selection of appropriate materials for the required task at hand. The "Processes" section of the book is organized as a catalog of various microfabrication processes, each with a brief introduction to the technology, as well as examples of common uses in MEMs.

From the contentIntroduction – Reza Ghodssi and Pinyen Lin.- The MEMS Design Process – Tina Lamers and Beth Pruitt.- Additive Processes for Semiconductors and Dielectric Materials – Chris Zorman, Robert C. Roberts and Li Chen.- Additive Processes for Metals – David Arnold, Monika Sau-mer and Yong Kyu-Yoon.- Additive Processes for Polymeric Materials – Ellis Meng, Xin Zhang, and William Benard.- Additive Processes for Piezoelectric Materials – Ronald Polcawich, Jeff Pulskamp, Takashi Mineta, and Yoichi Haga.- Materials and Processes in Shape-Memory Alloy - Takashi Mineta and Yoichi Haga.- Dry Etching for Micromachining Applications – Srinivas Tadigadapa and Franz Laermer.- MEMS Wet-Etch Processes and Procedures – David Burns.- MEMS Lithography and Micromachining Techniques - Daniel Hines, Nathan Siwak, Lance Mosher and Reza Ghodssi.- Doping - Alan D. Raisanen.- Wafer Bonding – Shawn Cunningham and Mario Kupnik .- MEMS Packaging Materials – Ann Garrison Darrin and Robert Osiander.- Surface Treatment and Planarization – Pinyen Lin, Roya Maboudian, Carlo Carraro, Fan-Gang Tseng, Pen-Cheng Wang, and Yongqing Lan.- MEMS Process Integration – Michael Huff, Stephen Bart, and Pinyen Lin.





2011. XVII, 500 p. 100 illus. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-6551-67 € 89,95 | £81.007 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,00


Fields of InterestCircuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design

LevelGraduate


Introduction to Integrated Circuit Engineering

C. A. Salama, University of Toronto, ON, Canada

Features7 Offers a practical approach to the basics of integrated circuit

implementation: technology, process, device and circuit design7 Demonstrates design tradeoffs using various approaches7 Uses common software tools such as SUPREM, SEDAN, SPICE and

CADENCE ANALOG ARTIST to carry out simulation and verification

An integrated circuit (IC) engineer must be familiar with the major disciplines involved in IC implementation, specifically: technology, process, device and circuit design. The approach used in this text is to discuss these topics from a first order analytical point of view, to allow an understanding of the design tradeoffs involved, and then to use computer aided design (CAD) tools to carry out simulation and verification, leading to the implementation of basic analog and digital building blocks. From the contentThis book is designed as a text for a senior-level course in integrated circuit engineering in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) programs. It assumes that the student has had prior courses in electronic devices and basic electronic circuits. The material can be covered in a one semester course including 36 hours of lectures supplemented by a 36 hour com-puter aided simulation and design laboratory, using commonly available software tools such as SUPREM, SEDAN, SPICE and CADENCE ANALOG ARTIST (or alternative software tools). This book focuses on the technology and design of analog, digital and RF integrated circuits, including exposure to computer aided IC design tools at the semiconductor process, device, and circuit layout level. Topics include: IC fabrication review, MOS IC Process Modules and Components; RF (Bi) CMOS IC Process Modules and Components; Compact Modelling, Characterization, and Design Automation; Bipolar/CMOS Digital, Analog, and RF IC Building Blocks; Packaging and Yield. The labs included will expose students to the major steps in the development of a multi-purpose (Bi)CMOS process.




ForthcomingDue June 2011

7 Jointly published with Canopus Publishing Limited, Bristol, UK 2011. Approx. 2000 p. 2000 illus., 1600 in color. (In 2 volumes, not available seperately)

Bookstore locationProfessional Computing

Fields of InterestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials



Handbook of Visual Display Technology

Editor-in-chief: J. Chen, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsin Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C.; W. Cranton, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK; M. Fihn

Features7 The first and only reference work in the field of electronic display7 Comprehensive, one-stop resource on technology, human interaction,

economics and more7 Extensively cross-referenced throughout the book7 Covers established and emergent display technologies, including

organics and 3D technologies

This comprehensive reference covers the history, science, technology, economic and human interface factors associated with the electronic imaging and displays industry. The Handbook functions as a single-source reference with expert contributions from display professionals and academic researchers based around the world. The two-volume reference includes some 2,000 illustrations, of which 1,600 are in color. The book covers established and emergent display technologies, including organics and 3D technologies that challenge and invite both established and new researchers and high level practitioners. The broad-ranging content illuminates the topic from every angle: from the human, includ-ing interaction, vision and ergonomics; through the physical and technological, including light science and display technology; to economics; to the various applications and markets.

From the contentVolume 1 (Parts): Displays Industry Overview, Applications and Markets.- Science of Light.- Human Vision and Ergonomics.- Electronic Imaging and Display.- Driving Displays.- Volume 2 (Parts): Light Emitting Display Technologies.- Reflective Displays.- Liquid Crystal Displays.- High Definition and 3D Displays.- Portable and Personal Displays.- Displays Metrol-ogy.- Economics.- Index.



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2011. I, 900 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-540-93817-07 € 349,00 | £314.007 * € (D) 373,43 | € (A) 383,90 | sFr 500,50


Fields of InterestBuilding Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Mechanics



Earthquake Resistant BuildingsDynamic Analyses, Numerical Computations, Codified Methods, Case Studies and Examples

M. Bangash, London, UK

Features7 This is the first comprehensive introduction into earthquake resistant

design and construction of buildings, providing the reader with a plan of the most important topics – starting from the soil analysis to the anchorage of tall buildings

7 Particular attention is paid to vertical movement – the most dangerous and destructive motion

7 With many design examples and case studiesIncludes an extensive treatment of Eurocode 8

This concise work provides a general introduction to the design of buildings which must be resistant to the effect of earthquakes. A major part of this design involves the building structure which has a primary role in preventing serious damage or structural collapse. Much of the material presented in this book examines building structures. Due to the recent dis-covery of vertical components, it examines not only the resistance to lateral forces but also analyses the disastrous influence of vertical components. The work is written for Practicing Civil, Structural, and Mechanical Engineers, Seismologists and Geoscientists. It serves as a knowledge source for graduate students and their instruc-tors.

From the contentIntroduction into Earthquake and General Introduction into Structural Dynamics.- Geotech-nics and Earthquakes.- Building Codes.- Design Analysis of Low and Medium Rise Buildings.- Testing.- Seismic Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings and Components.- New Technology: Preveting Damages of Buildings.





3rd ed. 2011. 800 p. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-15262-77 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50


Fields of InterestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Nanotechnology; Nanoscale Science and Technology

LevelGraduate


3rd EditionNanotribology and Nanomechanics IINanotribology, Biomimetics, and Industrial Applications

B. Bhushan, Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio & Nantechnology and Biomimetics, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed.)

Features7 Subset of the Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology addressed to a

select audience7 Ideal for teaching and self-study purposes7 Focuses on the areas of nanomechanics and nanotribology7 With a foreword by physics Nobel laureate Gerd Binnig

The comprehensive reference and textbook serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics. Assuming some familiarity with macro-scopic tribology, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modelling of in-terfaces, each beginning their contributions with macro- and progressing to microconcepts.

From the contentNanotribology, Nanomechanics, and Materials Characterization.- Surface Forces and Nanorheology of Molecularly Thin Films.- Interfacial Forces and Spectroscopic of Confined Fluids.- Friction and Wear on the Atomic Scale.- Mechanical Properties of Nanostructures.- Scale Effect in Mechanical Properties and Tribology.- Nanotribology of Ultrathin and Hard Amorphous Carbon Films.- Self-Assembled Monolayers for Nanotribology and Surface Protection.- Nanoscale Boundary Lubrication Studies.- “Lotus Effect”: Roughness-Induced Superhydrophobic Surfaces.- Gecko Feet.- Micro/Nanotribology and Micro/Nanomechanics of Magnetic Storage Devices.- MEMS/NEMS and BioMEMS/NEMS: Materials and Devices and Biomimetics.- Mechanical Properties of Micromachined Structures.- Structural, Nanome-chanical and Nanotribological Characterization of Human Hair Using Atomic Force Micros-copy and Nanoindentation.





2011. 350 p. With online files/update. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7942-17 approx. € 74,95 | £66.997 approx. * € (D) 80,20 | € (A) 82,45 | sFr 105,50


Fields of InterestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Physical Chemistry; Classical Continuum Physics

LevelGraduate


Fundamentals of Combustion Processes

S. McAllister, University of California, Berkeley, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Berkeley, CA, Currently: Postdoctoral Research Mechanical Engineer USDA Forest Service RMRS - Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory Missoula, MT; J. Chen, A. C. Fernandez-Pello, University of California, Berkeley, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Berkeley, CA, USA

Features7 Presents a simplified and straightforward presentation of complex

combustion principles and applications7 Includes lab demonstrations that demonstrate combustion concepts

in action on extras7 Provides clear examples and suggested exercises with additional

author resources7 Includes a Solutions Manual for instructors on extras.springer.com

Fundamentals of Combustion Processes is designed as a textbook for an upper-division un-dergraduate and graduate level combustion course in mechanical engineering. The authors focus on the fundamental theory of combustion and provide a simplified discussion of basic combustion parameters and processes such as thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, ignition, diffusion and pre-mixed flames. The text includes exploration of applications, example exer-cises, suggested homework problems and videos of laboratory demonstrations

From the contentPreface.- Nomenclature.- Fuel.- Thermodynamics of Combustion.- Chemical Kinetics.- Review of Transport Equations and Properties.- Ignition Phenomena.- Premixed Flames.- Non-Premixed Flames (Diffusion Flames).- Droplet Evaporation and Combustion.- Emis-sions.- Premixed Piston IC Engines.– Diesel Engines.- Labs.- Properties of Fuels.- Properties of Air at 1 atm.- Properties of Ideal Combustion Gases.- Elementary Reaction Mechanisms.- Summary of Limits of Flammability.- Minimum Ignition Energy.- Antoine Equation.- Flash Points for Common Fuels.- Properties of Some Alcohol Fuels and Ammonia





2011. 250 p. (In 2 volumes, not available seperately)

Bookstore locationMaterials Science

Fields of InterestOperating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Materials Science, general; Polymer Sciences



Handbook of Adhesion Technology

L. F. Silva, University of Porto, Portugal; R. Adams, University Walk, Clifton, Bristol, UK (Eds.)

Features7 User-friendly format ensures quick access to the content7 All-embracing, comprehensive coverage that includes theory,

materials and surface treatment, testing and quality, manufacturing, storage, joints basics and manifold applications

7 An extremely handy source of knowledge ideal for use in daily practice

This new Springer publication, part of its highly respected series of Major Reference Works, will be the definitive reference in the field of adhesion. With thousands of adhesive products now in use, both naturally occurring and synthetic, this is one reference work that is sure to have extremely broad appeal. It is difficult to imagine a product—in the home, in industry, in transportation, or anywhere else for that matter—that does not use adhesives or sealants in some way. Arranged in a user-friendly format and sub-divided into ten distinct sections, each of which contains chapters written by internationally renowned authorities in their fields, the book is a reference for people needing a quick, but authoritative, description of topics in adhesion as well as in the use of adhesives and sealants. It will be a valuable aid to scientists and engineers in a host of separate disciplines.


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Fields of InterestMechanical Engineering; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Classical Continuum Physics

LevelResearch


Encyclopedia of Tribology

Q. J. Wang, Y. Chung, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Developed by authoritative experts in the field with guidance from

an international panel of key researchers7 Provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the field

including latest developments in hot areas such as nanotribology and biotribology

7 Alphabetically-organized and well-structured entries with enhanced features for user-friendly searches

TRIBOLOGY – the study of friction, wear and lubrication – impacts almost every aspect of our daily lives. The Springer Encyclopedia of Tribology is an authoritative and comprehensive reference covering all major aspects of the science and engineering of tribology that would be relevant to researchers across all engineering industries and related scientific disciplines. This would be the first major reference that brings together the science, engineering and technological aspects of tribology of this breadth and scope in a single work. Developed and written by leading experts in the field, the Springer Encyclopedia of Tribolo-gy covers the fundamentals as well as advanced applications across material types, different length and time scales, and encompassing various engineering applications and technolo-gies. Exciting new areas such as nanotribology, tribochemistry and biotribology have also been included. Planned as a four-volume set, the Springer Encyclopedia of Tribology will comprise an estimated 900 entries written by authoritative experts in each subject area, under the guid-ance of an international panel of key researchers from academia, national laboratories and industry. With alphabetically-arranged entries, concept diagrams and cross-linking features, this comprehensive work will provide easy access to essential information for both research-ers and practicing engineers in the fields of engineering (aerospace, automotive, biomedical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical) as well as materials science, physics, and chemistry.

From the contentAutomotive and Aerospace Tribology.- Bearing Design Procedures.- Bio-Related Tribology.- Boundary Lubrication.- Contact Mechanics, Isothermal.- Contact Mechanics, Thermal.- Cor-rosion.- Contact Fatigue.- Conformal-Contact Interface Mechanics.- Economic aspects.- Electrical Contact.- Failure of Tribological Components and Systems and Condition-Based Monitoring.- Friction Science.- Gas Lubrication and Vapor-Phase Lubrication.- Health, Safety and Environmental Issues.- Heat Transfer.- Lubricants.- Lubrication Fundamentals.- Magnetic Storage Tribology.- Manufacturing Tribology.- Materials Science.- Micro and nanotribology.- Reliability.- Surface Forces and Characterization.- Seals.- Surface Topography, Mathematical Analysis.

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2nd Edition. 2011. 1500 p. 500 illus. in color. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-16640-27 € 349,00 | £314.507 * € (D) 373,43 | € (A) 383,90 | sFr 500,50


Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Condensed Matter Physics



2nd EditionSpringer Handbook of Metrology and Testing

H. Czichos, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany; T. Saito, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan; L. E. Smith, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA (Eds.)

Features7 Offers advanced methods for materials measurement and

characterization from the macroscopic to the nanometer scale 7 Special emphasis on test procedures7 Incorporates extensive references to primary data sources 7 Delivers a wealth of up-to-date references

This Springer Handbook of Metrology and Testing presents the principles of Metrology – the science of measurement – and the methods and techniques of Testing – determining the characteristics of a given product – as they apply to chemical and microstructural analysis, and to the measurement and testing of materials properties and performance, includ-ing modelling and simulation.The principal motivation for this Handbook stems from the increasing demands of technology for measurement results that can be used globally. Mea-surements within a local laboratory or manufacturing facility must be able to be reproduced accurately anywhere in the world.The book integrates knowledge from basic sciences and engineering disciplines, compiled by experts from internationally known metrology and testing institutions, and academe, as well as from industry, and conformity-assessment and accreditation bodies.The Commission of the European Union has expressed this as There is no science without measurements, no quality without testing, and no global markets with-out standards.There is no science without measurements, no quality without testing, and no global markets without standards.There is no science without measurements, no quality without testing, and no global markets without standards.There is no science without mea-surements, no quality without testing, and no global markets without standards.There is no science without measurements, no quality without testing, and no global markets without standards.There is no science without measurements, no quality without testing, and no global markets without standards.There is no science without measurements, no quality without testing, and no global markets without standards.

This Springer Handbook of Metrology and Testing is a comprehensive treatise of Metrology, the science of measurement, and of Testing, the technical procedure of determining charac-teristics of a given object, product or process. The Handbook is organized in five parts. Part A: Fundamentals of Metrology and TestingPart B: Chemical and Microstructural Analysis. Part C: Materials Properties MeasurementPart D: Materials Performance Testing. Part E: Modeling and Simulation Methods. About the Authors. Subject Index.





2nd ed. 2011. 690 p. 368 illus., 100 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-0692-77 € 89,95 | £81.007 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,00


Fields of InterestCharacterization and Evaluation of Materials; Polymer Sciences; Condensed Matter Physics

LevelGraduate


2nd EditionMaterials Chemistry

B. D. Fahlman, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

Features7 Completely revised, updated and expanded new edition7 Contains many illustrations and color graphics, as well as up-to-date

references and examples7 A "topics for further discussion" section in each chapter poses

thought-provoking questions 7 Provides lab modules dealing with various types of materials synthesis 7 Includes new sections on nanotoxicity, vapor-phase growth of 0-D

nanostructures and graphene7 Features ‘click chemistry’ polymerization, silicones, conductive

polymers and biomaterials applications7 Describes the emerging field of ‘soft lithographic’ patterning

The 2nd edition of Materials Chemistry builds on the strengths that were recognized by a 2008 Textbook Excellence Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA).Materials Chemistry addresses inorganic-, organic-, and nano-based materials from a struc-ture vs. property treatment, providing a suitable breadth and depth coverage of the rapidly evolving materials field — in a concise format. The 2nd edition continues to offer innova-tive coverage and practical perspective throughout, e.g.: the opening solid-state chemistry chapter uses color illustrations of crystalline unit cells and digital photos of models to clarify their structures. This edition features more archetypical unit cells and includes fundamental principles of X-ray crystallography and band theory. In addition, an ample amorphous-solids section has been expanded to include more details regarding zeolite syntheses, as well as ceramics classifications and their biomaterial applications. The subsequent metals chapter has been re-organized for clarity, and continues to treat the full spectrum of powder metal-lurgical methods, complex phase behaviors of the Fe-C system and steels, and topics such as corrosion and shape-memory properties. The mining/processing of metals has also been expanded to include photographs of various processes occurring in an actual steelmaking plant. The semiconductor chapter addresses evolution and limitations/solutions of modern transistors, as well as IC fabrication and photovoltaics. Building on the fundamentals pre-sented earlier, more details regarding the band structure of semiconductors is now included, as well as discussions of GaAs vs. Si for microelectronics applications, and surface reconstruc-tion nomenclature. The emerging field of ‘soft lithographic’ patterning is now included in this chapter, and thin film deposition methodologies are also greatly expanded to now include more fundamental aspects of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). The polymer and ‘soft’ materials chapter represents the largest expansion for the 2nd edition. This chapter describes all polymeric classes including dendritic polymers, as well as important additives such as plasticizers and flame-retardants, and emerging applications such as molecular magnets and self-repairing polymers. This edition now features ‘click chemistry’ polymerization, silicones, conductive polymers and biomaterials applications such as biodegradable polymers, biomedical devices, drug delivery, and contact lenses. Final chapters on nanomaterials and materials-characterization techniques are also carefully surveyed, focusing on nomenclature, synthetic techniques, and applications taken from the latest scientific literature.





2011. 550 p. 20 illus. in color. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-05429-77 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50


Fields of InterestSurfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Nanotechnology

LevelResearch

Type of PublicationProfessional book

Handbook of Thin Film Technology

H. Frey, Esslingen, Germany; H. R. Khan, Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

Features7 Serves as a practical handbook with a focus on the methods of thin film

generation and measurement7 Ideal for reference as well as for self-study7 Includes an introduction to the physical foundations and applications

in nanotechnology7 Ideal for reference as well as for self-studyIncludes an introduction to

the physical foundations and applications in nanotechnology

“Handbook of Thin Film Technology” covers all aspects of coatings preparation, character-ization and applications. Different deposition techniques based on vacuum and plasma processes are presented. Methods of surface and thin film analysis including coating thick-ness, structural, optical, electrical, mechanical and magnetic properties of films are detailed described. The several applications of thin coatings and a special chapter focusing on nanoparticle-based films can be found in this handbook. A complete reference for students and professionals interested in the science and technology of thin films.

From the contentApplications and developments of thin film technology.- Importance of the vacuum technology for thin film coatings.- Evaporation in the vacuum.- Basic principle of plasma physics.- Gaseous phase and surface processes.- Coating by cathode sputtering.- Plasma treatment methods.- Ion beam-supported procedures.- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).- Physical basics of modern methods of surface and thin film analysis.- Measurements of thin layers during the coating.- Measurements of thin layers after terminated coating process.- Nanoparticle Films.- Optical properties of thin films.




2011. XII, 762 p. 370 illus., 182 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-7199-97 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 172,00


Fields of InterestOptical and Electronic Materials; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Biological Microscopy



Scanning Transmission Electron MicroscopyImaging and Analysis

S. J. Pennycook, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN, USA; P. D. Nellist, University of Oxford, UK (Eds.)

Features7 Provides the first comprehensive treatment of the physics and

applications of this mainstream technique for imaging and analysis at the atomic level

7 Presents applications of STEM in condensed matter physics, materials science, catalysis, and nanoscience

7 Suitable for graduate students learning microscopy, researchers wishing to utilize STEM, as well as for specialists in other areas of microscopy

7 Edited and written by leading researchers and practitioners

Scanning transmission electron microscopy has become a mainstream technique for imag-ing and analysis at atomic resolution and sensitivity, and the authors of this book are widely credited with bringing the field to its present popularity. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy(STEM): Imaging and Analysis will provide a comprehensive explanation of the theory and practice of STEM from introductory to advanced levels, covering the instrument, image formation and scattering theory, and definition and measurement of resolution for both imaging and analysis. The authors will present examples of the use of combined imaging and spectroscopy for solving materials problems in a variety of fields, including condensed matter physics, materials science, catalysis, biology, and nanoscience. Therefore this will be a comprehensive reference for those working in applied fields wishing to use the technique, for graduate students learning microscopy for the first time, and for specialists in other fields of microscopy.

From the contentElectron Optics and Aberration Correction.- Fundamentals of Scattering Theory.- Image for-mation in STEM.- Electron energy loss spectroscopy.- Energy dispersive x-ray analysis.- STEM of complex oxides.- STEM of complex alloys.- STEM of catalysts.- STEM of semiconductor devices.- STEM of ceramic materials.- STEM of quasicrystals.- STEM of nanomaterials.- 3D STEM: tomography.- 3D STEM: depth slicing.- Nanobeam diffraction.






Bookstore locationPhysics

Fields of InterestAstrobiology; Bioorganic Chemistry; Biochemistry, general

LevelResearch


Encyclopedia of Astrobiology

R. Amils, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain; J. Cernicharo, CAB, INTA, Madrid, Spain; H. J. Cleaves II, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington, DC, USA; W. M. Irvine, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA; D. Pinti, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; M. Viso, CNES/DPI/E2U, Paris , France (Eds.)Editor-in-chief: M. Gargaud, Observatoire Aquitain des Sciences de l'Univers, Floirac, France

Features7 Constitutes The reference resource of the remarkably interdisciplinary

field Astrobiology7 Serves as the key to understanding technical terms from the different

areas of astrobiology: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geosciences and space sciences

7 Comprehensively treats the important topics from a global perspective and each subfield

7 Assembles and organizes the key citations to the literature for this nascent but high-profile field

Astrobiology is an incredibly interdisciplinary field in which astronomers, biologists, astro-physicists, biochemists, geoscientists and space scientists share the mission of discovering and revealing the origin and commonality of life in the Universe. But they don’t share the same language. Many terms in one discipline are completely unfamiliar to members of another discipline. Encyclopedia of Astrobiology serves as the key to a common understanding in this nascent field. It assembles and organizes all the key citations in the field, and it defines technical terms and terminology as they are used in each different subfield. Furthermore, it treats each topic concisely from a global perspective, and it supplements the entries with high-quality figures and electronic linking features. Aimed at novice or veteran researchers in astrobiology as well as graduate students in adja-cent fields, this indispensable reference will accelerate the interdisciplinary advance of this new yet burgeoning field.

The encyclopedia will comprise 2000–2500 entries and cover the following fields: Astrophys-ics.- Astrochemistry.- Planetology.- Space Science.- Geology.- Geochemisty.- Traces of Life.- Chemistry.- Biochemistry.- Microbiology.- Biology.- Origins of Life.- Epistemology.










7 Originally published in the series: Advanced Texts in Physics 4th ed. 2011. XVIII, 798 p. 314 illus., 4 in color. HardcoverISBN 978-3-642-17612-87 € 159,95 | £144.007 * € (D) 171,15 | € (A) 175,94 | sFr 229,50


Fields of InterestLaser Technology, Photonics; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials

LevelGraduate


4th EditionLaser Processing and Chemistry

D. Bäuerle, Johannes-Kepler-Universität Linz, Austria

Features7 Introduces all currently significant applications of laser material

processing7 Fourth edition has been revised and enlarged to cover new topics,

such as 3D microfabrication, advances in nanotechnology, ultrafast laser technology and laser chemical processing (LCP)

Laser Processing and Chemistry gives an overview of the fundamentals and applications of laser-matter interactions, in particular with regard to laser material processing. Special atten-tion is given to laser-induced physical and chemical processes at gas-solid, liquid-solid, and solid-solid interfaces. Starting with the background physics, the book proceeds to examine applications of laser techniques in micro-machining, and the patterning, coating, and modi-fication of material surfaces. This fourth edition has been revised and enlarged to cover new topics such as 3D microfabrication, advances in nanotechnology, ultrafast laser technology and laser chemical processing (LCP). Graduate students, physicists, chemists, engineers, and manufacturers alike will find this book an invaluable reference work on laser processing.

From the contentPart I Overview and Fundamentals: Introduction.- Thermal, Photophysical, and Photochemi-cal Processes.- Reaction Kinetics and Transport of Species.- Nucleation and Cluster Forma-tion.- Lasers, Experimental Aspects, Spatial Confinement.- Part II Temperature Distributions and Surface Melting: General Solutions of the Heat Equations.- Semi-infinite Substrates.- In-finite Slabs.- Non-uniform Media.- Surface Melting.- Part III Material Removal: Vaporization, Plasma Formation.- Nanosecond-Laser Ablation.- Ultrashort-Pulse Laser Ablation.- Etching of Metals and Insulators.- Etching of Semiconductors.- Part IV Material Deposition: Laser-CVD of Microstructures.- Growth of Fibers.- Direct Writing.- Thin-Film Formation by Laser-CVD.- Adsorbed Layers, Laser-MBE.- Liquid-Phase Deposition, Electroplating.- Thin-Film Formation by Pulsed-Laser Deposition and Laser-Induced Evaporation.- Part V Material Transformations, Synthesis and Structure Formation: Material Transformations, Laser Cleaning.- Doping.- Clad-ding, Alloying, and Synthesis.- Oxidation, Nitridation, and Reduction.- Transformation and Functionalization of Organic Materials.- Instabilities and Structure Formation.- Part VI Diag-nostic Techniques, Plasmas: Diagnostic Techniques.- Analysis of Species and Plasmas,- Part VII Lasers in Medicine, Biotechnology and Arts: Lasers in Medicine and Biotechnology.- Restora-tion and Conservation of Artworks.




2nd Edition. 2011. X, 300 p. 25 illus. (Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Volume 369) HardcoverISBN 978-94-007-0497-87 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 172,00


Fields of InterestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Geophysics/Geodesy; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry

LevelResearch


2nd EditionJacobi DynamicsA Unified Theory with Applications to Geophysics, Celestial Mechanics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

V. Ferronsky, S. Denisik, Water Problems Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia; S. Ferronsky

Features7 A theoretical treatise on a unified theory with applications to the

dynamics of the Earth, Moon, planets and satellites, the Sun and the stars7 Builds up fundamentals of real dynamics of the Earth7 Written by experts in the field

In their approach to Earth dynamics the authors consider the fundamentals of Jacobi Dynamics (1987, Reidel) for two reasons. First, because satellite observations have proved that the Earth does not stay in hydrostatic equilibrium, which is the physical basis of today’s treatment of geodynamics. And secondly, because satellite data have revealed a relationship between gravitational moments and the potential of the Earth’s outer force field (potential energy), which is the basis of Jacobi Dynamics. This has also enabled the authors to come back to the derivation of the classical virial theorem and, after introducing the volumetric forces and moments, to obtain a generalized virial theorem in the form of Jacobi’s equation. Thus a physical explanation and rigorous solution was found for the famous Jacobi’s equa-tion, where the measure of the matter interaction is the energy. The main dynamical effects which become understandable by that solution can be summarized as follows: • the kinetic energy of oscillation of the interacting particles which explains the physical meaning and nature of the gravitation forces; • separation of the shell’s rotation of a self-gravitating body with respect to the mass density; difference in angular velocities of the shell rotation; • con-tinuity in changing the potential of the outer gravitational force field together with changes in density distribution of the interacting masses (volumetric center of masses); • the nature of the precession of the Earth, the Moon and satellites; the nature of the rotating body’s magnetic field and the generation of the planet’s electromagnetic field.As a final result, the creation of the bodies in the Solar System having different orbits was discussed. This result is based on the discovery that all the averaged orbital velocities of the bodies in the Solar System and the Sun itself are equal to the first cosmic velocities of their proto-parents during the evolution of their redistributed mass density. AudienceThe work is a logical continuation of the book Jacobi Dynamics and is intended for researchers, teachers and students engaged in theoretical and experimental research in various branches of astronomy (astrophysics, ce-lestial mechanics and stellar dynamics and radiophysics), geophysics (physics and dynamics of the Earth’s body, atmosphere and oceans), planetology and cosmogony, and for students of celestial, statistical, quantum and relativistic mechanics and hydrodynamics.

From the content1 Introduction: General Principles and Approaches in Dynamics 2 Recent Observations and Understanding Physical Meaning of Jacobi’s Virial Equation 3 Derivation of Jacobi’s Virial Equation for Description of Dynamics of Natural Systems 4 Solution of Jacobi’s Virial Equation for Conservative Systems 5 Perturbed Virial Oscillations of a System 6 Relationship Between Jacobi Function and Potential Energy 7 Applications in Celestial Mechanics and Geodynam-ics 8 Creation and Evolution of the Solar System Bodies 9 The Nature of Electromagnetic Field of a Celestial Body and Mechanism of its Energy Generation.





7 First edition originally published by the American Institute of Physics, 1994 2nd Edition. 2011. 600 p. 303 illus., 79 in color. (Modern Acoustics and Signal Processing) HardcoverISBN 978-1-4419-8677-17 approx. € 69,95 | £66.997 approx. * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 105,50


Fields of InterestAcoustics; Oceanography; Simulation and Modeling

LevelGraduate


2nd EditionComputational Ocean Acoustics

F. B. Jensen, NATO Undersea Research Centre, La Spezia, Italy; W. A. Kuperman, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA; M. B. Porter, Heat, Light, and Sound Research, Inc., La Jolla, CA, USA; H. Schmidt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA

Features7 Presents a thoroughly revised and updated edition of a classic in the

field of ocean acoustics 7 Reinforces concepts via problems at the end of each chapter 7 Uses color illustrations extensively throughout the text 7 The only book to cover numerical methods in ocean acoustics

The first edition of Computational Ocean Acoustics was a comprehensive introduction to the state-of-the-art numerical techniques which have become standard research tools in ocean acoustic science.This revision, with 100 additional pages updating the material in the first edition and including problems and solutions in every chapter, will make this senior level/graduate level/reference text even more useful in both the educational and professional areas of computational ocean acoustics.

From the contentPreface// Series Preface// Fundamentals of Ocean Acoustics// Wave Propagation Theory// Ray Methods// Wavenumber Integration Techniques// Normal Modes// Parabolic Equations// Finite Differences and Finite Elements// Broadband Modelling// Ambient Noise// Signals in Noise// Name Index// Subject Index.



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