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News 3/2013 Physics 89 S. Brotherton, Sussex, UK Introduction to Thin Film Transistors Physics and Technology of TFTs Introduction to in Film Transistors reviews the operation, application and technology of the main classes of thin film transistor (TFT) of current in- terest for large area electronics. e TFT materials covered include hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H), poly-crystalline silicon (poly-Si), trans- parent amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOS), and organic semiconductors. e large scale manufacturing of a-Si:H TFTs forms the basis of the active matrix flat panel display industry. Features 7 Takes the reader from the basic level to more advanced topics in TFT physics 7 Covers both TFT devices and technologies that are presently used in products, as well as emerging TFT devices and technologies for future products 7 Builds up from fundamentals to technology, from well estab- lished technology to new materials (organics) and more advanced TFT structures (SGT) 7 Covers not only the basics, but also more detailed analysis of the device physics of TFTs Contents Introduction.- Semiconductor Device Physics for TFTs.- Insulated Gate Field Effect Transistors, IGFETs.- Active Matrix Flat Panel Displays.- Hy- drogenated Amorphous Silicon TFT Technology and Architecture.- Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon TFT Performance.- Poly-Si TFT Technol- ogy and Architecture.- Poly-Si TFT Performance.- Transparent Amorphous Oxide Semiconductor TFTs.- Organic TFTs.- TFTs on Flexible Sub- strates.- Source-Gated Transistors. Fields of interest Semiconductors; Electronics and Microelectron- ics, Instrumentation; Optical and Electronic Materials Target groups Research Product category Monograph Due March 2013 2013. XII, 490 p. 278 illus., 26 in color. Hardcover 7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,50 7 € 129,99 | £117.00 ISBN 978-3-319-00001-5 9<HTODMJ=aaaabf> B. Buszewski, E. Dziubakiewicz, M. Szumski, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland (Eds) Electromigration Techniques Theory and Practice Features 7 Provides a complete overview of electromigra- tion techniques 7 Delvers a detailed description of instrumentation including almost all possible detection systems and lab-on-a-chip 7 Has a tutorial-like style appropriate for graduate students and newcomers 7 Contains informa- tion on non-aqueous electromigration techniques and 2D-gel electrophoresis 7 Presents a wide range of examples of applications including food, environmental and pharmaceutical analysis, as well as proteomics 7 Decribes application of CE for separation of microorganisms Contents Outline of the history.- Principles of electromigra- tion techniques.- Instrumentation.- Qualitative and quantitative analysis.- Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC).- Isotachophoresis (ITP).- Capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF).- Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE).- Electrochromatography.- Non-aqueous capillary electrophoresis.- On-capillary sample stacking methods.- Chiral separation.- „Lab-on-a-Chip” for cells analysis.- Applications of electromigration techniques. Fields of interest Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Electrochemistry; Surface and Interface Science, in Films Target groups Research Product category Monograph Due March 2013 Original Polish version published by Malamut, Warszawa, 2012 2013. XX, 640 p. 155 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Series in Chemical Physics, Volume 105) 7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,50 7 € 99,95 | £90.00 ISBN 978-3-642-35042-9 9<HTOGPC=dfaecj> C. J. Byrne, Middletown, NJ, USA The Moon’s Near Side Megabasin and Far Side Bulge Since Luna and Lunar Orbiter photographed the far side of the Moon, the mysterious dichotomy between the face of the Moon as we see it from Earth and the side of the Moon that is hidden has puzzled lunar scientists. As we learned more from the Apollo sample return missions and later robotic satellites, the puzzle literally deepened, showing asymmetry of the crust and mantle, all the way to the core of the Moon. Features 7 Reviews the author's original research and pulls it together in one place 7 Answers many of the questions about lunar history through the discov- ery of the Near Side Megabasin 7 Elucidates the profound effects the Near Side Megabasin had on the subsequent development of the Moon Contents Foreword.- Chapter 1: e asymmetric nature of the Moon – differences between the near and far sides.- Chapter 2: Impact dynamics from craters to ringed basins to giant basins.- Chapter 3: A model of large lunar impact cavities and their external ejecta.- Chapter 4: e search for ancient impacts.- Chapter 5: e Near Side Megabasin.- Chapter 6: Age of the Near Side Megabasin.- Chapter 7: e far side megabasin (the South Pole – Aitken Ba- sin).- Chapter 8: A dynamic model of the history of the Moon.- Chapter 9: Implications to the sur- face mineral distribution and thermal history of the Moon.- Chapter 10: Alternate explanations for the shape of the Moon.- Chapter 11: e need for ground truth of the far side of the Moon.- Chapter 12: Summary.- Index. Fields of interest Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Planetol- ogy; Mineralogy Target groups Research Product category Brief Due June 2013 2013. 125 p. 70 illus., 20 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) Softcover 7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,50 7 € 49,95 | £44.99 ISBN 978-1-4614-6948-3 9<HTMERB=egjeid>

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S. Brotherton, Sussex, UK

Introduction to Thin Film TransistorsPhysics and Technology of TFTs

Introduction to Thin Film Transistors reviews the operation, application and technology of the main classes of thin film transistor (TFT) of current in-terest for large area electronics. The TFT materials covered include hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H), poly-crystalline silicon (poly-Si), trans-parent amorphous oxide semiconductors (AOS), and organic semiconductors. The large scale manufacturing of a-Si:H TFTs forms the basis of the active matrix flat panel display industry.

Features 7 Takes the reader from the basic level to more advanced topics in TFT physics 7 Covers both TFT devices and technologies that are presently used in products, as well as emerging TFT devices and technologies for future products 7 Builds up from fundamentals to technology, from well estab-lished technology to new materials (organics) and more advanced TFT structures (SGT) 7 Covers not only the basics, but also more detailed analysis of the device physics of TFTs

Contents Introduction.- Semiconductor Device Physics for TFTs.- Insulated Gate Field Effect Transistors, IGFETs.- Active Matrix Flat Panel Displays.- Hy-drogenated Amorphous Silicon TFT Technology and Architecture.- Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon TFT Performance.- Poly-Si TFT Technol-ogy and Architecture.- Poly-Si TFT Performance.- Transparent Amorphous Oxide Semiconductor TFTs.- Organic TFTs.- TFTs on Flexible Sub-strates.- Source-Gated Transistors.

Fields of interestSemiconductors; Electronics and Microelectron-ics, Instrumentation; Optical and Electronic Materials

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2013

2013. XII, 490 p. 278 illus., 26 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-00001-5

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B. Buszewski, E. Dziubakiewicz, M. Szumski, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland (Eds)

Electromigration TechniquesTheory and Practice

Features 7 Provides a complete overview of electromigra-tion techniques 7 Delvers a detailed description of instrumentation including almost all possible detection systems and lab-on-a-chip 7 Has a tutorial-like style appropriate for graduate students and newcomers 7 Contains informa-tion on non-aqueous electromigration techniques and 2D-gel electrophoresis 7 Presents a wide range of examples of applications including food, environmental and  pharmaceutical analysis, as well as proteomics 7 Decribes application of CE for separation of microorganisms

Contents Outline of the history.- Principles of electromigra-tion techniques.- Instrumentation.- Qualitative and quantitative analysis.- Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC).- Isotachophoresis (ITP).- Capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF).- Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE).- Electrochromatography.- Non-aqueous capillary electrophoresis.- On-capillary sample stacking methods.- Chiral separation.- „Lab-on-a-Chip” for cells analysis.- Applications of electromigration techniques.

Fields of interestMeasurement Science and Instrumentation; Electrochemistry; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2013

Original Polish version published by Malamut, Warszawa, 2012

2013. XX, 640 p. 155 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Series in Chemical Physics, Volume 105)7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-35042-9

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C. J. Byrne, Middletown, NJ, USA

The Moon’s Near Side Megabasin and Far Side BulgeSince Luna and Lunar Orbiter photographed the far side of the Moon, the mysterious dichotomy between the face of the Moon as we see it from Earth and the side of the Moon that is hidden has puzzled lunar scientists. As we learned more from the Apollo sample return missions and later robotic satellites, the puzzle literally deepened, showing asymmetry of the crust and mantle, all the way to the core of the Moon.

Features 7 Reviews the author's original research and pulls it together in one place 7 Answers many of the questions about lunar history through the discov-ery of the Near Side Megabasin 7 Elucidates the profound effects the Near Side Megabasin had on the subsequent development of the Moon

Contents Foreword.- Chapter 1: The asymmetric nature of the Moon – differences between the near and far sides.- Chapter 2: Impact dynamics from craters to ringed basins to giant basins.- Chapter 3: A model of large lunar impact cavities and their external ejecta.- Chapter 4: The search for ancient impacts.- Chapter 5: The Near Side Megabasin.- Chapter 6: Age of the Near Side Megabasin.- Chapter 7: The far side megabasin (the South Pole – Aitken Ba-sin).- Chapter 8: A dynamic model of the history of the Moon.- Chapter 9: Implications to the sur-face mineral distribution and thermal history of the Moon.- Chapter 10: Alternate explanations for the shape of the Moon.- Chapter 11: The need for ground truth of the far side of the Moon.- Chapter 12: Summary.- Index.

Fields of interestExtraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Planetol-ogy; Mineralogy

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due June 2013

2013. 125 p. 70 illus., 20 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-6948-3

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K. De Greve, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA

Towards Solid-State Quantum RepeatersUltrafast, Coherent Optical Control and Spin-Photon Entanglement in Charged InAs Quantum Dots

Towards Solid-State Quantum Repeaters: Ultra-fast, Coherent Optical Control and Spin-Photon Entanglement in Charged InAs Quantum Dots summarizes several state-of-the-art coherent spin manipulation experiments in III-V quantum dots.

Features 7 Nominated by Stanford University, USA, as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 7 Demonstrates for the first time quantum entanglement between a single InAs quantum dot spin qubit and a single photonic qubit at telecommunication wave-lengths 7 Provides a key element for future quantum networks based on quantum repeaters and quantum teleportation techniques

Contents Introduction.- Quantum Dot Spin Qubits.- Ul-trafast Control of Electron Spins.- Hadamard Gate.- Geometric Phase Gates.- Hole Spin Qubits.- Spin-Photon Entanglement.- Conclusion and Outlook.- A: Fidelity Analysis.- B: Electron Spin-Nuclear Feedback.- C: Heavy-Hole-Light-Hole Mixing.- D: Coherent Hole Rotation Model.- E: Hole Spin Device Design.- F: Visibility of Quan-tum Erasure.

Fields of interestQuantum Information Technology, Spintron-ics; Quantum Computing; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due April 2013

2013. XII, 236 p. 66 illus., 58 in color. (Springer Theses)7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-00073-2

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J. Ehrhardt, Universität Lübeck, Germany; C. Lorenz, Philips Technologie GmbH Forschungslaboratorien, Hamburg, Germany (Eds)

4D Modeling and Estimation of Respiratory Motion for Radiation TherapyRespiratory motion causes an important uncer-tainty in radiotherapy planning of the thorax and upper abdomen. The main objective of radiation therapy is to eradicate or shrink tumor cells with-out damaging the surrounding tissue by deliver-ing a high radiation dose to the tumor region and a dose as low as possible to healthy organ tissues. Meeting this demand remains a challenge especially in case of lung tumors due to breathing-induced tumor and organ motion where motion amplitudes can measure up to several centimeters. Therefore, modeling of respiratory motion has be-come increasingly important in radiation therapy. With 4D imaging techniques spatiotemporal image sequences can be acquired to investigate dynamic processes in the patient’s body.

Features 7 Deals with the hot topic of pulmonary mo-tion for medical imaging, image processing and therapeutic applications 7 Gives a cutting edge overview on the topic, written by very notable authors in the field 7 Addresses clinical as well as technical researchers in the field

Contents 4D Image Acquisition.- Motion Estimation and Modeling.- Modeling of Motion Variability.- Ap-plications of Motion Estimation Algorithms.- Out-look.

Fields of interestMedical and Radiation Physics; Biophysics and Biological Physics; Pneumology/Respiratory System

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due May 2013

2013. 355 p. 130 illus., 50 in color. (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-36440-2

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S. Forget, S. Chénais, Paris 13 University, Villetaneuse, France

Organic Solid-State LasersOrganic lasers are broadly tunable coherent sources, potentially compact, convenient and manufactured at low-costs. Appeared in the mid 60’s as solid-state alternatives for liquid dye lasers, they recently gained a new dimension after the demonstration of organic semiconductor lasers in the 90’s. More recently, new perspectives appeared at the nanoscale, with organic polariton and surface plasmon lasers. After a brief reminder to laser physics, a first chapter exposes what makes organic solid-state organic lasers specific. The laser architectures used in organic lasers are then reviewed, with a state-of-the-art review of the per-formances of devices with regard to output power, threshold, lifetime, beam quality etc. A survey of the recent trends in the field is given, highlighting the latest developments with a special focus on the challenges remaining for achieving direct electri-cal pumping of organic semiconductor lasers.

Features 7 Gives a state-of-the-art review of organic lasers 7 Presents the basic principles of organic lasers 7 Gives advice to structure the laser archi-tecture 7 Discusses in detail the performances of laser devices with regard to output power, threshold, lifetime and  beam quality 7 Presents direct electrical pumping of organic semiconduc-tor lasers

Contents Fundamentals of laser physics.- Organic materials for solid-state lasers.- Organic Lasers resona-tors.- Prospects for electrical pumping.- Organic lasers at the nanoscale.- Applications of organic solid-state lasers.

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Optical and Electronic Materials

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due May 2013

2013. 130 p. 40 illus., 15 in color. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 175) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-36704-5

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I. Geru, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldavia; D. Suter, University of Dortmund, Germany

Resonance Effects of Excitons and ElectronsBasics and Applications

This book presents the various types of resonance effects on excitons, biexcitons and the local elec-tronic centers (LEC) in solids, such as paramag-netic and paraelectric resonances on excitons, exciton acoustic resonance at intra- and interband transitions, radio-optical double resonance on excitons, hole-nuclear double resonance on local-ized biexcitons, ENDOR and acoustic ENDOR on LEC. The criteria for the generation of coherent photons, phonons and magnons by excitons are explained. The interactions of excitons and biexci-tons with paramagnetic centers and nuclear spins, the indirect interaction between the PC through a field of excitons as well as the quasienergy spec-trum of excitons and spin systems are discussed.

Features 7 Represents the first  book on non-traditional resonance effects of excitons in semiconduc-tors 7 Explains resonance phenomena of excitons and electrons in solids 7 Presents the Knight shift at the Bose-Einstein condensation of excitons

Contents Excitons and Biexcitons in Semiconductors.- Paramagnetic and Paraelectric Resonances of Excitons.- Exciton Acoustical Resonance.- Double Resonances.- Investigations of Excitons by Means of NMR Spectroscopy.- Interaction of Excitons with Paramagnetic Centers.- Effects of Deep Saturation.

Fields of interestSolid State Physics; Optical and Electronic Materi-als; Spectroscopy and Microscopy

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due May 2013

2013. XIV, 250 p. 37 illus., 23 in color. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 869) Softcover7 * € (D) 48,14 | € (A) 49,49 | sFr 60,007 € 44,99 | £40.99ISBN 978-3-642-35806-7

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W. Greiner, University Frankfurt, Germany (Ed)

Exciting Interdisciplinary PhysicsQuarks and Gluons / Atomic Nuclei / Relativity and Cosmology / Biological Systems

Nuclear physics is an exciting, broadly faceted field. It spans a wide range of topics, reaching from nuclear structure physics to high-energy physics, astrophysics and medical physics (heavy ion tu-mor therapy).  New developments are presented in this volume and the status of research is reviewed. A major focus is put on nuclear structure physics, dealing with superheavy elements and with vari-ous forms of exotic nuclei: strange nuclei, very neutron rich nuclei, nuclei of antimatter. Also quantum electrodynamics of strong fields is ad-dressed, which is linked to the occurrence of giant nuclear systems in, e.g., U+U collisions. At high energies nuclear physics joins with elementary particle physics.

Features 7 Presenting the multitude of interdisciplinary physics 7 Spans a wide range of topics, reaching from nuclear structure physics to high-energy physics, from astrophysics to medical phys-ics 7 Up to date review of new developments

Contents Superheavy Elements.- Nuclear Structure and Reactions.- High-Energy Nuclear Physics.- Astro-physics, Particle Physics.- Atomic Physics.- Theo-retical Biology.- Photographs.

Fields of interestNuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Medical and Radiation Physics

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryContributed volume

Due April 2013

2013. X, 510 p. 236 illus., 151 in color. (FIAS Interdisciplinary Science Series)7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-3-319-00046-6

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C. Gros, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Complex and Adaptive Dynamical SystemsA Primer

Complex system theory is rapidly developing and gaining importance, providing tools and concepts central to our modern understanding of emergent phenomena. This primer offers an introduction to this area together with detailed coverage of the mathematics involved. All calculations are presented step by step and are straightforward to follow. This new third edition comes with new material, figures and exercises. Network theory, dynamical systems and information theory, the core of modern complex system sciences, are developed in the first three chapters, covering basic concepts and phenomena like small-world networks, bifurcation theory and information entropy. Further chapters use a modular ap-proach to address the most important concepts in complex system sciences, with the emergence and self-organization playing a central role.

Features 7 Course-tested, tutorial presentation at graduate level 7 Contains end-of-chapter exercices and solutions 7 Suitable as modular textbook and for self-study

Contents About this book.- Graph Theory and Small-World Networks.- Chaos, Bifurcations and Diffusion.- Random Boolean Networks.- Cellular Automata and Self-Organized Criticality.- Statistical Model-ing of Darwinian Evolution.- Synchronization Phenomena.- Elements of Cognitive System Theory.- Solutions.- Index.

Fields of interestComplex Networks; Complexity; Socio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolutionary Models

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due April 2013

3rd ed. 2013. XVI, 384 p. 123 illus., 52 in color. Softcover7 * € (D) 64,19 | € (A) 65,99 | sFr 80,007 € 59,99 | £53.99ISBN 978-3-642-36585-0

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W. M. Hartmann, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

Principles of Musical AcousticsPrinciples of Musical Acoustics focuses on the basic principles in the science and technology of music. Musical examples and specific musical instruments demonstrate the principles. The book begins with a study of vibrations and waves, in that order. These topics constitute the basic physi-cal properties of sound, one of two pillars support-ing the science of musical acoustics.

Features 7 A concise musical acoustics book intended for undergraduates with a basic understanding of math and science 7 Discusses both the physics of sound, and the psychology and physiology of how humans perceive sound and music 7 In-cludes chapters on the tonal characteristics and physics of musical instruments 7 Includes end of chapter exercises and solutions 7 Appendices provide useful supplementary information on diverse topics such as standard piano tuning, the greek alphabet, notable composers, and trigono-metric functions 7 Written by the author of the classic text "Signals, Sound, and Sensation"

Contents Sound, Music, and Science.- Vibrations 1.- Vibra-tions 2.- Instrumentation.- Sound Waves.- Wave Properties.- Standing Waves.- Standing Waves in Pipes.- Fourier Analysis and Synthesis.- Sound Intensity.- The Auditory System.- Loudness Perception.- Pitch.- Localization of Sound.- Sound Environments.- Audio Transducers.- Distortion and Noise.- Audio Systems.- Loudspeakers.- Digi-tal Audio.- Broadcasting.- Speech.- Brass Musical Instruments.- Woodwind Instruments.- String Instruments.- Percussion Instruments.- Electronic Music.

Fields of interestAcoustics; Neurobiology; Engineering Acoustics

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due July 2013

2013. Approx. 280 p. 181 illus. (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 79,007 approx. € 59,95 | £53.99ISBN 978-1-4614-6785-4

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T. J. Hollowood, Swansea University, UK

Renormalization Group and Fixed Pointsin Quantum Field Theory

This Brief presents an introduction to the theory of the renormalization group in the context of quantum field theories of relevance to particle physics. Emphasis is placed on gaining a physical understanding of the running of the couplings. The Wilsonian version of the renormalization group is related to conventional perturbative calculations with dimensional regularization and minimal subtraction. An introduction is given to some of the remarkable renormalization group properties of supersymmetric theories.

Contents The concept of the Renormalization Group.- Sca-lar Field Theories.- RG and Perturbation Theory.- Gauge Theories and Running Couplings.- RG and Supersymmetry.

Fields of interestQuantum Field Theories, String Theory; Elemen-tary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Mathemati-cal Applications in the Physical Sciences

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due April 2013

2013. VIII, 76 p. 25 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Physics)7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-36311-5

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P. Holme, Umeå University, Sweden; J. Saramäki, Aalto University, Finland (Eds)

Temporal NetworksThe concept of temporal networks is an extension of complex networks as a modeling framework to include information on when interactions between nodes happen. Many studies of the last decade examine how the static network struc-ture affect dynamic systems on the network. In this traditional approach  the temporal aspects are pre-encoded in the dynamic system model. Temporal-network methods, on the other hand, lift the temporal information from the level of system dynamics to the mathematical representa-tion of the contact network itself. This framework becomes particularly useful for cases where there is a lot of structure and heterogeneity both in the timings of interaction events and the network topology. The advantage compared to common static network approaches is the ability to design more accurate models in order to explain and predict large-scale dynamic phenomena (such as, e.g., epidemic outbreaks and other spreading phe-nomena). On the other hand, temporal network methods are mathematically and conceptually more challenging. This book is intended as a first introduction and state-of-the art overview of this rapidly emerging field.

Features 7 Provides the first introduction to time-depen-dent complex network dynamics and topolo-gies 7 Edited and authored by leading researches in the field 7 Covers both theory and applica-tions

Contents Metrics and Measures.- Time Scales.- Temporal Networks of Human Interactions.- Spreading Dynamics.- Models.

Fields of interestComplex Networks; Complexity; Mathematics in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due April 2013

2013. X, 365 p. 181 illus., 107 in color. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-3-642-36460-0

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S. Im, J. Kim, Y.-G. Chang, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

Photo-Excited Charge Collection SpectroscopyProbing the traps in field-effect transistors

Solid state field-effect devices such as organic and inorganic-channel thin-film transistors (TFTs) have been expected to promote advances in dis-play and sensor electronics. The operational sta-bilities of such TFTs are thus important, strongly depending on the nature and density of charge traps present at the channel/dielectric interface or in the thin-film channel itself. This book contains how to characterize these traps, starting from the device physics of field-effect transistor (FET).

Features 7 New and easy method to quantitatively mea-sure the trap density of state in FETs as a measure of device instability are included 7 New and easy method to characterize the electronic structure of organic semiconductor are described 7 Method to measure the interface traps of nanostructure FETs included in the book

Contents Chapter 1 Device Stability and Photo-Excited Charge-Collection Spectroscopy.- Chapter 2 Instrumentations for PECCS.- Chapter 3 PECCS measurements in Organic FETs.- Chapter 4 PECCS measurements in Oxide FETs.- Chap-ter 5 PECCS measurements in Nanostructure FETs.- Chapter 6 Summary and limiting factors of PECCS.

Fields of interestElectronic Circuits and Devices; Solid State Phys-ics; Circuits and Systems

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryBrief

Due April 2013

2013. 125 p. 61 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Physics)7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-94-007-6391-3

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L. Kocarev, Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Skopje, Macedonia (Ed)

Consensus and Synchronization in Complex NetworksIn this book for the first time two scientific fields - consensus formation and synchronization of communications - are presented together and examined through their interrelational aspects, of rapidly growing importance. Both fields have indeed attracted enormous research interest espe-cially in relation to complex networks. In networks of dynamic systems (or agents), consensus means to reach an agreement regarding a certain quantity of interest that depends on the state of all dynami-cal systems (agents).

Features 7 Brings together research in consensus forma-tion and synchronization in communication networks 7 Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field 7 Suitable as introduc-tion to nonspecialists

Contents Consensus theory in networked systems.- Control of Networks of Coupled Dynamical Systems.- Dis-tributed consensus and coordination control of networked multi-agent  systems.- Consensus of Networked Multi-Agent Systems with Delays and Fractional-Order Dynamics.- Synchronization in complex networks: properties and tools.- Enhanc-ing Synchronizability of Complex Networks via Optimization.- Synchronization-based parameter estimation in chaotic dynamical systems.- Data Assimilation as Artificial Perception and Super-modeling as Artificial Consciousness.- Supermod-eling dynamics and learning mechanisms.- On the limit of large couplings and weighted averaged dynamics.

Fields of interestComplex Networks; Simulation and Modeling; Computational Intelligence

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

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2013. IX, 275 p. 104 illus. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-33358-3

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R. Krahne, L. Manna, Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy; G. Morello, Nanoscience Institute of CNR, Lecce, Italy; A. Figuerola, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain; G. Chandramohan, Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy; S. Deka, University of Delhi, India

Physical Properties of NanorodsInorganic nanoparticles are among the most investigated objects nowadays, both in fundamen-tal science and in various technical applications. In this book the physical properties of nanowires formed by nanoparticles with elongated shape, i.e. rod-like or wire-like, are described. The transition in the physical properties is analyzed for nanorods and nanowires consisting of spherical and rod-like nanoparticles. The physical properties of nanowires and elongated inorganic nanoparticles are reviewed too. The optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical and catalytic properties of nanowires consisting of semiconductors, noble and various other metals, metal oxides properties and metal alloys are presented. The applications of nanorods and nanowires are discussed in the book.

Features 7 Gives an introduction to the physics of quan-tum size systems 7 Reviews the physical proper-ties of nanorods 7 Presents the applications of nanowires and nanorods

Contents Materials and Morphologies of Nanorods and Nanowires.- Quantum Confinement Effects.- Op-tical Properties.- Electrical and Photoconduc-tive Properties.- Magnetic Properties.- Catalytic Properties.- Mechanical Properties.- Applications of Nanorods and Nanowires.- Conclusions and Outlook.

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology and Micro-engineering

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

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2013. 290 p. 135 illus., 10 in color. (NanoScience and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-36429-7

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Advanced Materials and TechnologiesPart D3

C. Wohlfarth, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany M. D. Lechner, Universität Osnabrück, Germany; K.-F. Arndt, TU Dresden, Germany (Eds)

Physical Properties and their Relations IThermodynamic Properties: Equilibria of Ternary Polymer Solutions

Polymers belong to an essential material group with many applications not only for polymer manufacturers but also in physics, chemistry, medicine and engineering techniques. The pre-sented volume is the third part of a book series connecting a complete data collection with short but precise descriptions of the different quanti-ties and their significances. The experimental determination of the physical quantities is given as well as the influence to other physical quantities. This volume helps to choose the best material for all kinds of applications also for those which are not mentioned in polymer material books. It is fo-cused on polymers in solutions and is intended for scientists and researchers who work on practical problems in the polymer field and who are in the need of numerical data on polymer properties.

Field of interestPhysics, general

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryReference work

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2013. VII, 272 p. / Advanced Materials and Technologies, Part D3) Hardcover7 * € (D) 2236,30 | € (A) 2299,00 | sFr 2782,507 € 2090,00 | £1881.00ISBN 978-3-642-32056-9

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Landolt-Börnstein: Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen

Condensed MatterVolume 27I6gamma

E. Burzo E.-M. Wijn-Pas (Ed)

TectosilicatesPart γ

The magnetic properties of silicates and phos-phates are compiled in subvolume 27I. While sub-volumes 27I1, 27I2, 27I3, 27I4, and 27I5 (already published) deal with orthosilicates, sorosilicates, cyclosilicates, inosilicates, and phyllosilicates, respectively, the present subvolume 27I6 deals with tectosilicates. Subvolume 27I6 has been split in three parts α, ß  and  γ. Further subvolumes will be dedicated to phosphates. – Silicates are very complex systems, covering large classes of minerals as well as synthetic samples. Their crystal structure is discussed and atomic positions are given. In addition to magnetic properties, results of neutron diffraction studies, nuclear gamma resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, transport properties, dielectric and optical data are reviewed.

Features 7 Standard reference book with selected and eas-ily retrievable data from the fields of physics and chemistry collected by acknowledged interna-tional scientists 7 Also available online on www.SpringerMaterials.com

Field of interestPhysics, general

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2013. XVI, 490 p. 206 illus., 3 in color. / Condensed Matter, Volume 27I6gamma) Hardcover7 * € (D) 3948,30 | € (A) 4059,00 | sFr 4912,507 € 3690,00 | £3321.00ISBN 978-3-642-30611-2

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Physical ChemistrySubvolume 14F

R. X. Fischer, Bremen, Germany; W. Baur, Western Springs, IL, USA (Eds)

Zeolite-Type Crystal Structures and their Chemistry. Framework Type Codes STO to ZONVol. 14: Microporous and other Framework Materials with Zeolite-Type Structures

Contents Zeolites and zeolite-like materials became impor-tant because of their ion exchange capacities and their outstanding catalytic properties Millions of tons of zeolites have been produced in the past years for the oil refining industry alone and, in even greater quantities, as ion-exchanging soften-ing agents for detergents Numerous other applica-tions, e.g. [...]

Fields of interestPhysics, general; Science, general

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryReference work

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2013. VIII, 312 p. / Physical Chemistry, Subvolume 14F) Hardcover7 * € (D) 2771,30 | € (A) 2849,00 | sFr 3448,007 € 2590,00 | £2331.00ISBN 978-3-642-32371-3

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W. J. Maciel, Cidade Universitaria, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Astrophysics of the Interstellar MediumThe space between the stars contains a large diver-sity of objects in which physical processes occur that are fundamental to the structure and evolu-tion of galaxies. This book offers the reader a basic knowledge of these processes and presents simple numeric estimates of the main quantities relevant to the interstellar medium. The main objects that constitute the interstellar space are described, but the emphasis of the book lies in the physical pro-cesses occurring in these objects, which may also occur in other astrophysical environments. The book is directed tor graduate as well as advanced undergraduate students of physics and astrophys-ics.

Features 7 Although this book presents comprehensive material on the interstellar medium, it has a simpler presentation and is intended specifically for astrophysics students 7 Simple numerical estimates are given throughout the book, making it an ideal undergraduate textbook 7 Offers more than just basic knowledge of the structure and evolution of galaxies

Fields of interestAstronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryMonograph

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Original Portuguese edition published by Editora da Universidade de São Paulo, 2002.

2013. XVI, 258 p. 42 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3766-6

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New SeriesProgress in Optical Science and PhotonicsSeries editor: J. Atai

The purpose of the series Progress in Optical Science and Photonics is to provide a forum to disseminate the latest research findings in various areas of Optics and its applications. The intended audience is physicists, electrical and electronic engineers, applied mathematicians, and advanced graduate students.

B. A. Malomed, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel (Ed)

Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking, Self-trapping, and Josephson OscillationsThis volume collects a a number of contributions on spontaneous symmetry breaking. Current stud-ies in this general field are going ahead at a full speed. The book present review chapters which give an overview on the major break throughs of recent years. It covers a number of different physical settings which are introduced when a nonlinearity is added to the underlying symmetric problems and its strength exceeds a certain criti-cal value. The corresponding loss of symmetry, called spontaneous symmetry breaking, alias self-trapping into asymmetric states is extensively discussed in this book. The book presents both ac-tive theoretical studies of spontaneous symmetry breaking effects as well as experimental findings, chiefly for Bose-Einstein-Condensates with the self-repulsive nonlinearity, and also for photore-fractive media in optics.

Features 7 Give an overview on the major break throughs of recent years 7 Relevant for Bose-Einstein-condensates and photorefractive media in optics 7 Presents theoretical and experimental break throughs

Fields of interestQuantum Optics; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

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2013. 300 p. (Progress in Optical Science and Photonics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-21206-2

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New SeriesScottish Graduate SeriesThe Scottish Graduate Series is a long-standing series of graduate level texts proceeding from the Scottish Universities Summer Schools in Physics (SUSSP). SUSSP was established in 1960 to con-tribute to the dissemination of advanced knowl-edge in physics, and the formation of contacts among scientists from different countries through the setting up of a series of annual summer schools of the highest international standard. Each school is organized by its own committee which is responsible for inviting lecturers of international standing to contribute an in-depth lecture series on one aspect of the area being studied.

P. McKenna, D. Neely, B. Bingham, D. Jaroszynski, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK (Eds)

Laser-Plasma Interactions and ApplicationsFeatures 7 Broadens the knowledge of young research-ers working in high power laser-plasma sci-ence 7 Provides a thorough pedagogical grounding in the interaction of laser radiation with matter, laser-plasma accelerators and inertial confinement 7 Written by an internationally renowned team of authors

Contents Theory of Underdense Laser-Plasma Interactions with Photon Kinetic Theory.- Theory of Laser-Overdense Plasma Interactions.- High Energy Density Physics.- Shock Waves and Equations of State Related to Laser Plasma Interaction.- The Effect of Radiation Field on Excitation and Ionisa-tion in Non-LTE High Energy Density Plasmas.- Energetic Electron Generation and Transport in Intense Laser-Solid Interactions.- The Physics of Implosion, Ignition and Propagating Burn.- Cryogenic Deuterium and Deuterium-Tritium Direct-Drive Implosions on Omega.- Indirect Drive at the NIF Scale.- Laser-Plasma Coupling with Ignition-Scale Targets: New Regimes and Frontiers on the National Ignition Facility.- Iner-tial Confinement Fusion with Advanced Ignition Schemes: Fast Ignition and Shock Ignition.- Laser Plasma Accelerators.- Ion Acceleration - TNSA.- Coherent Light Sources in the Extreme Ultravio-let, Frequency Combs and Attosecond Pulses.- Hydrodynamic Simulation.- Particle-in-Cell and Hybrid Simulation.- Diagnostics of Laser-Plasma Interactions.- Microtargetry for High Power Lasers.

Fields of interestAtoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Mat-ter Interaction; Plasma Physics; Nuclear Fusion

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2013

2013. XX, 468 p. 207 illus., 185 in color. (Scottish Graduate Series) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-00037-4

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M. Ohtsu, The University of Tokyo, Japan (Ed)

Progress in Nanophotonics 2This book focuses the recent progress in nano-photonics technology to be used to develop novel nano-optical devices, fabrication technology, and advanced systems. It begins with a review of near-field excitation dynamics in molecules. Further topics include: wavelength up-converting a pho-non-assisted excitation process with degenerate beams and non-degenerate beams in dye grains, a fabrication method of semiconductor quantum dots including self-assembly of InAs quantum dots based on the Stranski-Krastanov growth mode, single-nanotube spectroscopy and time-resolved spectroscopy for studying novel excitonic proper-ties of single-walled carbon nanotubes. The strik-ing features of ecxitons in the carbon nanotube, multiple-exciton states, and microfluidic and extended-nano fluidic techniques. These topics are reviewed by nine leading scientists.

Features 7 Contains most recent results of advanced stud-ies 7 Provides information to novel nano-optical devices 7 Written by experts in the field

Contents Near-Field Excitation Dynamics in Molecules: Nonuniform Light-Matter Interaction Theory beyond a Dipole Approximation.- Novel Excitonic Properties of Carbon Nanotube.- Fabrication of Ultrahigh-Density Self-Assembled InAs Quantum Dots by Strain Compensation.- Wavelength Up-Conversion using a Phonon-Assisted Excitation Process and its Application to Optical Pulse-Shape Measurement.- Micro and Extended-Nano Fluid-ics and Optics for Chemical and Bioanalytical Technology.

Fields of interestLaser Technology, Photonics; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnology and Microen-gineering

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2013

2013. XIV, 204 p. 131 illus., 30 in color. (Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics)7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-35718-3

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M. J. Oliveira, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Equilibrium ThermodynamicsThis textbook provides an exposition of equi-librium thermodynamics and its applications to several areas of physics with particular attention to phase transitions and critical phenomena. The applications include several areas of condensed matter physics and include also a chapter on thermochemistry. Phase transitions and critical phenomena are treated according to the modern development of the field, based on the ideas of universality and on the Widom scaling theory. For each topic, a mean-field or Landau theory is presented to describe qualitatively the phase transitions.

Features 7 Presents many applications in several areas of physics and chemistry and gives a special treatment of phase transitions 7 Ideal mixture of thorough theoretical explanation and presenta-tion of applications in several areas of physics and chemistry 7 Worked examples, problems and exercises to deepen the knowledge

Contents Joule Principle.- Carnot Principle.- Clausius-Gibbs Principle.- Thermodynamic Potentials.- Thermo-dynamic Identities.- Nernst-Planck Principle.- Phase Transition.- Criticality.- Mixtures.- Binary Mixtures.- Phase Diagrams.- Order-Disorder Transition.- Magnetic Systems.- Magnetic Order-ing.- Dielectrics.- Solids.- Liquid Crystals.- Ther-mal Radiation.- Thermochemistry.

Fields of interestThermodynamics; Phase Transitions and Multi-phase Systems; Physical Chemistry

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due April 2013

2013. X, 374 p. 78 illus. (Graduate Texts in Physics) Hardcover7 * € (D) 80,24 | € (A) 82,49 | sFr 100,007 € 74,99 | £67.99ISBN 978-3-642-36548-5

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T. Özyer, TOBB University, Sogutozu Ankara, Turkey; Z. Erdem, TUBITAK BILGEM, Kocaeli, Turkey; J. Rokne, University of Calgary, AB, Canada; S. Khoury, American University of Sharjah, Saudi Arabia (Eds)

Mining Social Networks and Security InformaticsCrime, terrorism and security are in the forefront of current societal concerns.

Features 7 Provides current research and applications of social networks in security informatics 7 Dis-cusses current cybersecurity techniques 7 Dem-onstrates computational analysis methods for security professionals and researchers

Contents A Model for Dynamic Integration of Data Sources.- Overlapping community structure and modular overlaps in complex networks.- Con-structing and Analyzing Uncertain Social Net-works from Unstructured Textual Data.- Privacy Breach Analysis in Social Networks.- Partitioning Breaks Communities.- SAINT: Supervised Actor Identification for Network Tuning.- Holder and Topic based Analysis of Emotions on Blog Texts: a Case Study for Bengali.- Predicting Number of Zombies in a DDoS Attacks using Isotonic Regression.- Developing a Hybrid Framework for a Web-Page Recommender System.- Evaluation and Development of Data Mining Tools for Social Network Analysis.- Learning To Detect Vandalism in Social Content Systems: A Study On Wikipedia Vandalism Detection in Wikipedia.- Perspective on Measurement Metrics for Community Detec-tion Algorithms.- A Study of Malware Propagation via Online Social Networking.- Estimating the Importance of Terrorists in a Terror Network.

Fields of interestSecurity Science and Technology; Data Min-ing and Knowledge Discovery; Criminology & Criminal Justice

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due April 2013

2013. 275 p. (Lecture Notes in Social Networks) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-6358-6

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C. Rockstuhl, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany; T. Scharf, Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Switzerland (Eds)

Amorphous NanophotonicsThis book represents the first comprehensive overview over amorphous nano-optical and nano-photonic systems. Nanophotonics is a burgeoning branch of optics that enables many applications by steering the mould of light on length scales smaller than the wavelength with devoted nano-structures. Amorphous nanophotonics exploits self-organization mechanisms based on bottom-up approaches to fabricate nanooptical systems.

Features 7 Represents the first comprehensive overview on amorphous nano-optical and nano-photonic systems 7 Takes an interdisciplinary ap-proach 7 Stimulates further research in this field

Contents Dielectric amorphous photonics materials and structures.- Photonic quasi-crystals.- Solar cells with scattering and nanostructures.- Disordered photonic crystals.- Light localization in dielectric media.- Amorphous plasmonics.- Fabrication methods.- Structural characterization tech-niques.- Numerical means to describe optics in amorphous media.- Analytical and quasi-analytical treatment.- Homogenization techniques and the problem of how to deal with different length scales.- Electromagnetic characterization techniques.- New physical (electromagnetic) phenomena emerging due to irregularities of nanostructures.- Implementing applications of fabricated structures.- Analogies to other branches of physics.

Fields of interestNanoscale Science and Technology; Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology and Micro-engineering

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2013

2013. XVIII, 372 p. 193 illus., 102 in color. (Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics)7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-32474-1

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T. Rother, German Aerospace Center, Neustrelitz, Germany; M. Kahnert, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Norrköping, Sweden

Electromagnetic Wave Scattering on Nonspherical ParticlesThis book gives a detailed overview of the theory of electromagnetic wave scattering on single, ho-mogeneous, but nonspherical particles. Beside the systematically developed Green’s function formal-ism of the first edition this second and enlarged edition contains additional material regarding group theoretical considerations for nonspherical particles with boundary symmetries, an iterative T-matrix scheme for approximate solutions, and two additional but basic applications.

Features 7 Covers all aspects of electromagnetic wave scattering 7 Integrates physics and numerical approaches 7 Provides a useful reference to researchers and engineers 7 Contains group theory for non-spherical particles 7 Includes electronic supplementary simulation software

Contents Scattering as a Boundary Value Problem.- Filling the Mathematical Tool Box.- First Approach to the Green Functions: The Rayleigh Method.- Second Approach to the Green Functions: The Self-Consistent Way.- Other Solution Methods.- The Rayleigh Hypothesis.- Physical Basics of Electro-magnetic Wave Scattering.- Scattering on Particles with Discrete Symmetries.- Numerical Simula-tions of Scattering Experiments.- Recommended Literature.

Fields of interestOptics and Electrodynamics; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Astrophysics and Astroparticles

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due July 2013

2nd ed. 2013. 380 p. 95 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 145) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 approx. € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-36744-1

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S.-Q. Shen, The University of Hong Kong, China

Topological InsulatorsDirac Equation in Condensed Matters

Topological insulators are insulating in the bulk, but process metallic states present around its boundary owing to the topological origin of the band structure. The metallic edge or surface states are immune to weak disorder or impuri-ties, and robust against the deformation of the system geometry. This book, the first of its kind on topological insulators, presents a unified descrip-tion of topological insulators from one to three dimensions based on the modified Dirac equation. A series of solutions of the bound states near the boundary are derived, and the existing conditions of these solutions are described.

Features 7 Describes the hot newly discovered materi-als 7 Presents a unified description of topologi-cal insulators from one to three dimensions based on the modified Dirac equation 7 A starting point to enter the new research field-topological insulators

Contents Introduction.- Starting from the Dirac equation.- Minimal lattice model for topological insulator.- Topological invariants.- Topological phases in one dimension.- Quantum spin Hall effect.- Three dimensional topological insulators.- Impurities and defects in topological insulators.- Topologi-cal superconductors and superfluids.- Majorana fermions in topological insulators.- Topological Anderson Insulator.- Summary: Symmetry and Topological Classification.

Fields of interestSemiconductors; Solid State Physics; Optical and Electronic Materials

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

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2013. XIII, 216 p. 54 illus., 10 in color. (Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, Tentative volume 174) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-32857-2

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Y. Takahashi, University of Hyogo, Japan

Spin Fluctuation Theory of Itinerant Electron MagnetismThis volume shows how collective magnetic exci-tations determine most of  the magnetic properties of itinerant electron magnets. Previous theories were mainly restricted to the Curie-Weiss law tem-perature dependence of magnetic susceptibilities. Based on the spin amplitude conservation idea including the zero-point fluctuation amplitude, this book shows that the entire temperature and magnetic field dependence of magnetization curves, even in the ground state, is determined by the effect of spin fluctuations. It also shows that the theoretical consequences are largely in agreement with many experimental observations. The readers will therefore gain a new comprehen-sive perspective of their unified understanding of itinerant electron magnetism.

Features 7 Provides a new comprehensive perspective in the unified understanding of the itinerant electron magnetism 7 Suitable for researchers and gradu-ate students 7 Integrates classic material and new concepts

Contents Introduction.- Fluctuations and Magnetism.- Ef-fects of Spin Fluctuations on Magnetic Properties.- Magnetic Properties in the Ordered Phase.- Ther-mal Properties of Itinerant Magnets.- Magneto Volume Effect.

Fields of interestMechanics; Astronomy, Observations and Tech-niques; Quality of Life Research

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due April 2013

2013. IX, 185 p. 43 illus. (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, Volume 253)7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-36665-9

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R. Thomson, C. Leburn, D. Reid, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK (Eds)

Ultrafast Nonlinear OpticsThe field of ultrafast nonlinear optics is broad and multidisciplinary, and encompasses areas concerned with both the generation and measure-ment of ultrashort pulses of light, as well as those concerned with the applications of such pulses. Ultrashort pulses are extreme events – both in terms of their durations, and also the high peak powers which their short durations can facilitate. These extreme properties make them powerful experiment tools. On one hand, their ultrashort durations facilitate the probing and manipulation of matter on incredibly short timescales.

Features 7 Discusses a complete range of topics, both applied and fundamental, in the area of ultrafast nonlinear pulses 7 Provides the reader with an accessible, self-contained, and comprehensive introduction to each subject in the field of ultrafast nonlinear optics 7 Consists of 13 contributed chapters either authored or co-authored by one or more of the Scottish Universities Summer School in Physics (SUSSP) lecturers or Executive Com-mittee members

Contents From the Contents: Measuring Ultrashort Optical Pulses.- Ultra-Broadband Optical Parametric Am-plifiers.- Attosecond Generation and High Field Physics.- Advances in Solid-State Ultrafast Laser Oscillators.- Ultrafast Quantum Control in Atoms and Molecules.- Femtosecond Optical Frequency Combs.- Ultrafast Material Science Probed using Coherent X-Ray Pulses from High-Harmonic Generation.

Fields of interestOptics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials; Laser Technology, Photonics

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2013

2013. XVI, 365 p. 137 illus. (Scottish Graduate Series)7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-00016-9

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M. Uchida, University of Tokyo, Japan

Spectroscopic Study on Charge-Spin-Orbital Coupled Phenomena in Mott-Transition OxidesIn this thesis the author presents the results of extensive spectroscopy experiments beyond the bounds of each transition element to clarify the origins of characteristic spectral features and charge dynamics in charge-spin-orbital coupled phenomena in Mott-transition oxides. Several counterpart 3d transition-metal oxides were adopted as model systems suitable for examining the mechanisms involved, and their electronic structures were systematically investigated using three main spectroscopy methods.

Features 7 Explains original comparison experiments focusing on rarely studied materials 7 Presents systematic spectroscopy measurements with use of ARPES at the highest energy resolution pos-sible 7 Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D thesis by University of Tokyo’s Applied Physics Depart-ment in 2012

Contents Introduction.- Experimental Methods.- Charge Dynamics and Thermoelectricity in a Typical System.- Charge Dynamics in a Doped Valence-Bond Solid System.- Charge Dynamics in Layered Nickelates with Charge-Ordering Instability.- Summary.

Fields of interestStrongly Correlated Systems, Superconductiv-ity; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Optical and Electronic Materials

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due February 2013

2013. XII, 103 p. 71 illus., 44 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54296-4

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