Physics Catalogue 2016

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Welcome to the Physics books catalogue 2016. Here you will find new and forthcoming titles, representing the highest level of academic research from renowned authors. Our highlights this year include exciting new works – A Student’s Manual for A First Course in General Relativity by Robert B. Scott and Learning Scientific Programming with Python by Christian Hill. Our publications are available in a variety of formats, including ebooks and print, as well as online collections for institutional purchase via our publishing service University Publishing Online, which incorporates the Cambridge Books Online platform. We also publish a range of leading Physics journals, including Journal of Plasma Physics and Laser and Particle Beams (see back inside page for more information). You can recommend our books, online collections and journals to your librarian by filling out the form in the back of this catalogue. To see more book listings, product information, preview extracts and reviews, and to find out which conferences we are attending, you can find us online at www.cambridge.org/ physics. You can also keep up to date with the latest news and author views from our academic blog at www.cambridgeblog.org/category/physics. We hope that you enjoy reading about our latest publications. For queries, suggestions or proposals, you can find a list of useful contacts at the back of this catalogue.

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Contents Marvin L. Cohen and Steven G. Louie

Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics 1 Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation 3 Statistical physics

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Biological physics

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Fundamentals of

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

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Introduction to Many Body Physics Piers Coleman

Optics, optoelectronics and photonics 5 Atomic physics, molecular physics and chemical physics

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Theoretical physics and mathematical physics

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Particle physics and nuclear physics 9 Cosmology, relativity and gravitation 10 Plasma physics and fusion physics 11 Computational science and modelling 11

Albert-László Barabási

NETWORK SCIENCE OPTICAL T WEEZERS P R I N C I P L E S A N D A P P L I C AT I O N S

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Philip H. Jones, Onofrio M. Maragò and Giovanni Volpe

Nonlinear science and fluid dynamics 12 Mathematical methods and computational tools

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Electronics for physicists

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General and classical physics

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History, philosophy and foundations of physics

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Also of interest

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Information on related journals Inside back cover

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Featured authors Christian Hill, UCL and Somerville College, Oxford Author of Learning Scientific Programming with Python I wanted to write a book that allows scientists and engineers to use the Python programming language in their research by presenting the core tools of that language in a single, accessible volume. The book and accompanying website, scipython.com,

LE ARNING SCIENTIFI C PROGRAM MING WITH PY TH ON

CH RIS TIA

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include many interesting and relevant examples and exercises which illustrate Python’s versatility. A separate chapter introduces general programming concepts such as algorithm stability, floating point numbers, coding style and unit testing.

Robert B. Scott, University of Brest Author of A Student’s Manual for A First Course in General Relativity A Student’s Manual for

This student guide is the ideal companion to Schutz’s A First Course in General

Relativity, which introduces special relativity, fluid mechanics, tensor calculus,

A First Course in

GE NE R A L R EL AT I V IT Y

differential geometry, Einstein’s equations, gravitational radiation, black holes, and cosmology. It contains detailed solutions to almost half of Schutz’s 338 exercises and 125 new problems. An extensive index helps instructors quickly choose exercises. Students and self-learners

Robert B. Scott

can verify their understanding, while extensive cross-references point to key locations in Schutz’s and similar textbooks.

Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University, Harvard Medical School,

Central European University

Author of Network Science I have been teaching networks for over a decade now: to physics students with great mathematical proficiency; to computer scientists hungry for data; to economists eager to understand markets and trade; to social scientists aiming to describe the fabric of our society. My goal was to write a text that would satisfy them all. To tell a story about how to comprehend our complex world in a way that all disciplines will find useful and unavoidable.

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Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics

Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics Textbook

Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics Marvin L. Cohen University of California, Berkeley

and Steven G. Louie University of California, Berkeley

Based on an established course and covering all the fundamentals, central areas, and contemporary topics of this diverse field, this is a much-needed textbook for graduate students. Coverage of concepts and techniques ensures that both theoretically and experimentally inclined students gain the strong understanding needed for research and teaching. 2016 246 x 189 mm 450pp 195 b/w illus. 7 tables 150 exercises 978-0-521-51331-9 Hardback c. £54.99 / c. US$84.99 Publication May 2016 For all formats available, see

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Interacting Electrons Theory and Computational Approaches Richard M. Martin University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Lucia Reining

Quantum Monte Carlo Methods Algorithms for Lattice Models James Gubernatis Los Alamos National Laboratory

Naoki Kawashima University of Tokyo

and Philipp Werner Université de Fribourg, Switzerland

Featuring detailed explanations of the major algorithms used in quantum Monte Carlo simulations, this is the first textbook of its kind to provide a pedagogical examination of the field and its applications. This is an essential resource for graduate students, teachers, and researchers. 2016 247 x 174 mm 536pp 60 b/w illus. 978-1-107-00642-3 Hardback £49.99 / US$84.99 Publication February 2016 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107006423

Dynamics of Quantised Vortices in Superfluids Edouard B. Sonin Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Featuring detailed treatment of all aspects of vortex dynamics, from large scale to microscopic scale, this book draws together all the basic principles into one comprehensive volume. This is ideal for students and researchers seeking to gain a deeper insight into the physical nature and applications of quantum vorticity. 2016 247 x 174 mm 432pp 53 b/w illus. 978-1-107-00668-3 Hardback £99.99 / US$155.00 Publication January 2016 For all formats available, see

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Ecole Polytechnique, Paris

and David M. Ceperley University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

This extensive textbook sets out modern methods of computing properties of materials for graduates and researchers who want to use and understand advanced tools. Including essential theoretical background, practical guidelines and instructive applications, as well as less technical topic overviews for beginners, this book illuminates the mathematics behind the methods. 2016 247 x 174 mm 865pp 203 b/w illus. 5 tables 203 exercises 978-0-521-87150-1 Hardback c. £54.99 / c. US$89.99 Publication May 2016 For all formats available, see

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Introduction to Many-Body Physics Piers Coleman Rutgers University, New Jersey

A modern, graduate-level introduction to many-body physics in condensed matter, this textbook explains the tools and concepts needed for a researchlevel understanding of the correlated behavior of quantum fluids. With numerous exercises, this an invaluable course book for graduate students in condensed matter physics. 2015 246 x 189 mm 766pp 161 b/w illus. 229 colour illus. 10 tables 30 exercises 978-0-521-86488-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$84.99

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Holographic Duality in Condensed Matter Physics Jan Zaanen Universiteit Leiden

Yan Liu Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Ya-Wen Sun Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

and Koenraad Schalm Universiteit Leiden

This pioneering and unique treatise shows how the newly developed mathematical techniques of holographic duality can unify the fundamental theories of physics. Written for both students and researchers, this innovative text, with a layered style, deftly applies the mathematical machinery of string theory to the general nature of matter. ‘… an excellent introduction to the recently discovered ‘holographic duality’ between gravity and condensed matter physics. It clearly explains the growing number of remarkable connections between very different areas of physics.’ Gary Horowitz, University of California, Santa Barbara 2015 247 x 174 mm 583pp 79 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-1-107-08008-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99 For all formats available, see

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Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering Basics, Techniques, and Applications J. M. Carpenter Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois

and C.-K. Loong Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois

Providing a comprehensive and upto-date introduction to the theory and applications of slow-neutron scattering, this detailed book equips readers with the fundamental principles of neutron studies, making it essential reading for both students and practitioners in this field. 2015 247 x 174 mm 536pp 197 b/w illus. 11 tables 978-0-521-85781-9 Hardback £110.00 / US$175.00 For all formats available, see

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Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics Textbook

Statistical Mechanics and Applications in Condensed Matter Carlo Di Castro Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’, Italy

and Roberto Raimondi Università degli Studi Roma Tre

This innovative and modular textbook combines established classical topics in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with the latest developments in condensed matter physics research. Logically structured to cater for undergraduate to postgraduate level, and including numerous problems and worked examples, it is an invaluable resource to all students of physics.

Elements of Friction Theory and Nanotribology

Fundamentals of Polymer Physics and Molecular Biophysics

Enrico Gnecco

Himadri B. Bohidar

Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados, Madrid

Jawaharlal Nehru University

and Ernst Meyer Universität Basel, Switzerland

A thorough guide to the mechanisms ruling friction processes, based on stateof-the-art models and experimental results, this multi-scale book for researchers and students combines the classical theories of contact mechanics and lubrication with nanotribology to explore friction in a range of forms. 2015 247 x 174 mm 318pp 212 b/w illus. 978-1-107-00623-2 Hardback £74.99 / US$118.00 For all formats available, see

‘… a coherent presentation of classical thermodynamics and statistical physics on [the] one hand, and more recent developments and the front of contemporary research on the other … it [is] well suited for students and graduates as well as researchers. I recommend it!’

www.cambridge.org/9781107006232

Peter Fulde, Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems, Dresden

Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’, Italy

2015 246 x 189 mm 544pp 82 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03940-7 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99 For all formats available, see

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Nanostructures and Nanotechnology Douglas Natelson Rice University, Houston

Focusing on unchanging fundamental principles, this carefully developed textbook equips students with a deep understanding of the nanoscale. Packed with end-of-chapter problems and colour illustrations, this is an ideal resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science and electrical engineering. 2015 246 x 189 mm 639pp 76 b/w illus. 241 colour illus. 4 tables 50 exercises 978-0-521-87700-8 Hardback £50.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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Scattering Methods in Complex Fluids Sow-Hsin Chen Massachusetts Institute of Technology

and Piero Tartaglia

Summarising recent research on the physics of complex liquids, this in-depth analysis for graduates and researchers examines the topic of complex liquids from a modern perspective. Exploring experimental and theoretical views, this unique text is an invaluable resource for those looking to explore the expanding field of complex fluids. 2015 247 x 174 mm 400pp 144 b/w illus. 978-0-521-88380-1 Hardback £75.00 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see

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This book discusses essential concepts that can be used to model and analyse the static and transport behaviour of polymers. 2015 246 x 189 mm 350pp 978-1-107-05870-5 Hardback £70.00 / US$110.00 For all formats available, see

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Theory of Inelastic Scattering and Absorption of X-rays Michel van Veenendaal Northern Illinois University

Self-contained and comprehensive, this is the definitive guide to the theory behind X-ray spectroscopy. 2015 247 x 174 mm 237pp 30 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03355-9 Hardback £60.00 / US$95.00 For all formats available, see

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Transition Metal Compounds Daniel I. Khomskii Universität zu Köln

This book describes all aspects of the physics of transition metal compounds, providing a comprehensive overview of this diverse class of solids. 2014 247 x 174 mm 496pp 292 b/w illus. 978-1-107-02017-7 Hardback £110.00 / US$175.00 For all formats available, see

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Amorphous Semiconductors

The MOS System

Sándor Kugler

Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenberg

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

and Koichi Shimakawa Univerzita Pardubice, Czech Republic

This book explains how to use computer modelling to understand amorphous semiconductors for researchers in solid state physics and semiconductor engineering. 2015 247 x 174 mm 160pp 60 b/w illus. 978-1-107-01934-8 Hardback £64.99 / US$99.99 For all formats available, see

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Olof Engström

A detailed, up-to-date guide to modern MOS transistors, describing key tools, cutting-edge models, novel phenomena and current challenges. 2014 247 x 174 mm 364pp 214 b/w illus. 978-1-107-00593-8 Hardback £74.99 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation / Statistical physics

Quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computation Quantum Nonlocality and Reality 50 Years of Bell’s Theorem Edited by Mary Bell and Shan Gao Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

Combining twenty-six original essays written by distinguished physicists and philosophers of physics, this anthology reflects the latest thoughts of leading experts on the influence of Bell’s Theorem, making it an invaluable volume for students and researchers interested in the philosophy of physics and in the foundations of quantum mechanics. 2016 247 x 174 mm 400pp 47 b/w illus. 978-1-107-10434-1 Hardback c. £80.00 / c. US$120.00

Advanced Concepts in Quantum Mechanics Giampiero Esposito Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’

Giuseppe Marmo Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’

Gennaro Miele Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’

and George Sudarshan University of Texas, Austin

This book introduces a geometric view of fundamental physics, ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in quantum mechanics and mathematical physics. 2014 246 x 189 mm 397pp 25 b/w illus. 79 exercises 978-1-107-07604-4 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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Quantum Mechanics An Experimentalist’s Approach Eugene D. Commins University of California, Berkeley

A self-contained introduction for advanced students in physics who want to acquire serious knowledge and understanding of quantum mechanics.

Statistical physics The Structure of Complex Networks Methods and Applications Vito Latora Queen Mary University of London

Vincenzo Nicosia Queen Mary University of London

and Giovanni Russo Università degli Studi di Catania, Italy

Including real-world data sets and ready-to-use software tools, this book encourages hands-on experimentation with complex network data. Students are guided through varying levels of complexity to gain a deep understanding of the basics and applications of network theory, making this an ideal university-level textbook for students across the scientific disciplines. 2016 246 x 189 mm 450pp 978-1-107-10318-4 Hardback c. £50.00 / c. US$85.00 Publication August 2016 For all formats available, see

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2014 253 x 203 mm 720pp 181 b/w illus. 18 tables 294 exercises 978-1-107-06399-0 Hardback £57.99 / US$99.99

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Network Science

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Quantum Phase Transitions in Transverse Field Spin Models From Statistical Physics to Quantum Information Amit Dutta Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Gabriel Aeppli University College London

Bikas K. Chakrabarti

Quantum Stochastics Mou-Hsiung Chang Mathematical Sciences Division, US Army Research Office

This book provides a systematic, self-contained treatment of the theory of quantum probability and quantum Markov processes. Cambridge Series in Statistical and Probabilistic Mathematics, 37

Uma Divakaran

2015 253 x 177 mm 424pp 978-1-107-06919-0 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

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Thomas F. Rosenbaum

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Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, India

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Northeastern University, Boston

Illustrated throughout in full colour, this pioneering textbook, spanning a wide range of disciplines from physics to the social sciences, is the only book needed for an introduction to network science. In modular format, with clear delineation between undergraduate and graduate material, its unique design is supported by extensive online resources. 2015 246 x 189 mm 498pp 371 colour illus. 12 tables 30 exercises 978-1-107-07626-6 Hardback c. £35.00 / c. US$60.00 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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University of Chicago

and Diptiman Sen Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

This book establishes the fundamental connections between the physics of quantum phase transitions and the technological promise of quantum information. 2015 247 x 174 mm 360pp 978-1-107-06879-7 Hardback £89.99 / US$140.00 For all formats available, see

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Statistical physics / Biological physics Introduction to Statistical Physics João Paulo Casquilho Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal

and Paulo Ivo Cortez Teixeira Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal

Rigorous and comprehensive, this textbook introduces undergraduate students to simulation methods in statistical physics. 2014 246 x 189 mm 346pp 96 b/w illus. 70 exercises 978-1-107-05378-6 Hardback £45.00 / US$75.00 For all formats available, see

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The Surprising Mathematics of Longest Increasing Subsequences Dan Romik University of California, Davis

This book presents for the first time to a graduate-level readership recent groundbreaking developments in probability and combinatorics related to the longest increasing subsequence problem. Its detailed, playful presentation provides a motivating entry to elegant mathematical ideas that are of interest to every mathematician and to many computer scientists, physicists and statisticians. ‘The story of longest monotone subsequences in permutations has been, for six decades, one of the most beautiful in mathematics, ranging from the very pure to the applied and featuring many terrific mathematicians, starting with Erdős– Szekeres’s ‘happy end theorem’ and continuing through the Tracy–Widom distribution and the breakthrough of Baik–Deift–Johansson. With its connections to many areas of mathematics, to the Riemann hypothesis, and to high-energy physics we cannot foresee where the story is heading. Dan Romik tells the tale thus far – and teaches its rich multifaceted mathematics, a blend of probability, combinatorics, analysis, and algebra – in a wonderful way.’ Gil Kalai, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Institute of Mathematical Statistics Textbooks, 4

2015 228 x 152 mm 366pp 3 b/w illus. 94 exercises 978-1-107-07583-2 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 978-1-107-42882-9 Paperback £27.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

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Noise Sensitivity of Boolean Functions and Percolation

Biological physics

Christophe Garban Université Lyon I

and Jeffrey E. Steif Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenberg

This account of the new and exciting area of noise sensitivity of Boolean functions – in particular applied to critical percolation – is designed for graduate students and researchers in probability theory, discrete mathematics, and theoretical computer science. It assumes a basic background in probability theory and integration theory. Each chapter ends with exercises. ‘Presented in an orderly, accessible manner, this book provides an excellent exposition of the general theory of noise sensitivity and its beautiful and deep manifestation in two dimensional critical percolation. The authors, both of whom are major contributors to the theory, have produced a very thoughtful work, bringing the intuition and motivations first. Noise sensitivity is a natural concept that recently found diverse applications, ranging from quantum computation and complexity theory to statistical physics and social choice. Two dimensional critical percolation is a striking and canonical random object. The book elegantly unfolds the story of integrating the general theory of noise sensitivity into a concrete study, allowing for a new understanding of the percolation process.’ Itai Benjamini, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Institute of Mathematical Statistics Textbooks, 5

2015 228 x 152 mm 222pp 29 b/w illus. 75 exercises 978-1-107-07643-3 Hardback £60.00 / US$99.00 978-1-107-43255-0 Paperback £21.99 / US$34.99 For all formats available, see

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The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere Eric Smith Tokyo Institute of Technology

and Harold J. Morowitz George Mason University, Virginia

Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. For researchers, professionals entering the field or specialists looking for a coherent overview, this text brings together geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and physics and includes an extensive bibliography. Advance praise: ‘… the most significant book on the origin of life hitherto written.’ Walter Fontana, Harvard University, Massachusetts 2016 247 x 174 mm 840pp 64 colour illus. 4 maps 5 tables 978-1-107-12188-1 Hardback £29.99 / US$49.99 Publication May 2016 For all formats available, see

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Brownian Ratchets From Statistical Physics to Bio and Nano-motors David Cubero Universidad de Sevilla

and Ferruccio Renzoni University College London

This book illustrates the development of Brownian ratchets, from their foundations, to their role in the description of life at the molecular scale and in the design of artificial nanomachinery. For advanced graduates and researchers entering the field, this book provides a pedagogical overview and includes coverage of current experimental developments. 2016 247 x 174 mm 200pp 68 b/w illus. 978-1-107-06352-5 Hardback £89.99 / US$140.00 Publication March 2016 For all formats available, see

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Biological physics / Optics, optoelectronics and photonics Structural DNA Nanotechnology Nadrian C. Seeman New York University

The definitive introduction to structural DNA nanotechnology, written by the founder of the field. Clearly written and with full colour illustrations throughout, this is an accessible, essential resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, physics, biology, chemistry, computational science and engineering. Advance praise: ‘The first of its kind, it will undoubtedly become the Bible for DNA self-assembly and nanoscale 3D printing. The visionary father of the field of structural DNA nanotechnology, Ned Seeman, lays out its principles lucidly and with superb graphics to match. For anyone curious about synthetic DNA technologies or in connecting these principles with current research, this is a must-havemust-read.’ Yamuna Krishnan, University of Chicago 2015 228 x 152 mm 272pp 208 colour illus. 1 table 978-0-521-76448-3 Hardback £39.99 / US$64.99 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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Integrative Mechanobiology Micro- and Nano- Techniques in Cell Mechanobiology Edited by Yu Sun University of Toronto

Deok-Ho Kim University of Washington

and Craig A. Simmons University of Toronto

In this comprehensive resource, experts in the field describe state-of-the-art techniques and introduce the most recent technological advances and discoveries in cell mechanobiology. The first work of its kind, integrating cellular mechanobiology with micronano techniques, it is ideal for students and researchers in biomedical and mechanical engineering. 2015 247 x 174 mm 382pp 89 b/w illus. 978-1-107-07839-0 Hardback £89.99 / US$140.00 For all formats available, see

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Biophysics of DNA Alexander Vologodskii New York University

Designed to enable students and researchers of molecular biology, biochemistry and physics to better understand the biophysics of DNA, this text surveys the very latest research. The author integrates theoretical and experimental approaches, emphasizing the importance of quantitative knowledge of physical properties in building and analyzing models of DNA functioning. 2015 247 x 174 mm 272pp 155 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 9 tables 978-1-107-03493-8 Hardback £75.00 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see

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Models of Life Dynamics and Regulation in Biological Systems Kim Sneppen Niels Bohr Institutet, Copenhagen

An overview of current models of biological systems, reflecting the major advances that have been made over the past decade. 2014 247 x 174 mm 350pp 25 b/w illus. 193 colour illus. 5 tables 165 exercises 978-1-107-06190-3 Hardback £39.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see

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self-study and for practitioners willing to enter the field of optical manipulation. 2015 246 x 189 mm 568pp 194 b/w illus. 18 tables 978-1-107-05116-4 Hardback £49.99 / US$84.99 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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Tunable Micro-optics Edited by Hans Zappe Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany

and Claudia Duppé Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany

Presenting state-of-the-art tunable micro-optics research, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive survey of the field, covering novel materials, actuation concepts and new imaging systems. An essential resource for engineers in academia and industry, and advanced students working on optical systems design. 2015 247 x 174 mm 462pp 281 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03245-3 Hardback £110.00 / US$175.00 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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Organic Electro-Optics and Photonics Molecules, Polymers and Crystals Larry R. Dalton University of Washington

Peter Günter Swiss Federal University (ETH), Zürich

Mojca Jazbinsek

Optics, optoelectronics and photonics Optical Tweezers Principles and Applications Philip Jones University College London

Onofrio Maragó Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR-IPCF), Italy

and Giovanni Volpe Bilkent University, Ankara

Combining state-of-the-art research with a strong pedagogic approach, this text provides a comprehensive guide to the theory, practice and applications of optical tweezers. Aimed at practitioners, advanced undergraduate and beginner graduate students, it is also ideal for

Rainbow Photonics AG, Zürich

O-Pil Kwon Ajou University

and Philip A. Sullivan Montana State University

This guide to modern organic electrooptic and photonic technologies provides a compelling insight into recent advances in organic electrooptic materials, from underlying quantum and statistical concepts to practical applications. A must-have for professionals and academic researchers in the fields of photonics, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. 2015 247 x 174 mm 300pp 177 b/w illus. 18 tables 978-0-521-44965-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99 For all formats available, see

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Optics, optoelectronics and photonics Highlight

The Wonders of Light Marta García-Matos Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

and Lluís Torner Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

Discover the spectacular power of light with this visually stunning celebration of the multitude of ways in which light-based technology has shaped our society. Be inspired by state-ofthe-art science: sixteen beautiful, straightforward chapters demonstrate the science behind the fascinating and surprising ways in which light can be harnessed and used, from displays, solar cells and the Internet to advanced quantum technologies. Be dazzled by brilliant color: dramatic design and radiant color illustrations bring cuttingedge science and groundbreaking innovations to life, clearly explaining the fundamental principles behind them. Be part of something bigger: published in association with the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) to celebrate the 2015 UNESCO International Year of Light, it is perfect for anyone interested in the frontiers of science, engineering or medicine, and in the phenomenal technological advances that have been made possible by human innovation. ‘The Wonders of Light provides a fantastic panorama of the many ways light impacts on our lives and the role light technologies will play in the development of future society. The authors are internationally renowned experts in science and science communication, and the book is written in a way which is scientifically accurate at the same time as being accessible to a broad audience. This is really a one-of-a-kind publication which is sure to have an enduring impact with a very wide appeal. Its publication in 2015 is timed perfectly with the International Year of Light.’ John Dudley, Chairman, International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies 2015 Steering Committee 2015 243 x 186 mm 142pp 30 b/w illus. 50 colour illus. 978-1-107-47741-4 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107477414

Principles of Optics for Engineers Diffraction and Modal Analysis William S. C. Chang University of California, San Diego

Uniting classical and modern photonics approaches to optics by presenting optical analyses as solutions of Maxwell’s equations, this unique book

enables students and practitioners to fully understand the interplay between the different methods. Diffraction and modal analysis are covered and applied to imaging, spectral analysis, signal processing, and optoelectronic devices. 2015 247 x 174 mm 240pp 61 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-107-07490-3 Hardback £75.00 / US$125.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107074903

Nonlinear Optical Systems Luigi Lugiato Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy

Franco Prati Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy

and Massimo Brambilla Università degli Studi e Politecnico di Bari, Italy

Guiding graduate students and researchers through the complex world of laser physics and nonlinear optics, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamics of lasers and other relevant optical systems, under the umbrella of a unitary spatio-temporal vision. ‘Nonlinear Optical Systems achieves an unmatched coverage in a field that has grown into many sub-disciplines in a very clear and coherent manner. This is a beautiful and self-contained book that starts with the fundamentals and goes on to cover the dynamical phenomena and optical pattern formation in quantum optical systems. Written by the leading lights of the field, [it] is a ‘must have’ for any serious student and researcher in the field of quantum optics, nonlinear optics and laser physics.’ M. Suhail Zubairy, Texas A&M University 2015 246 x 189 mm 464pp 169 b/w illus. 978-1-107-06267-2 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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challenges, while additional resources are provided online. ‘This publication’s wide variety of topics should stimulate people to read and discover the sensing potential of optical fiber and devices. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the field with a strong practical focus that undergraduate and graduate students will find useful. It could also serve as a reference for scientists and engineers who are working in the optical fiber sensing area.’ Lisa Tongning Li, Optics and Photonics News 2015 247 x 174 mm 437pp 250 colour illus. 978-1-107-08545-9 Hardback £65.00 / US$110.00 For all formats available, see

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Light Localisation and Lasing Random and Pseudo-random Photonic Structures Edited by Mher Ghulinyan Fondazione Bruno Kessler

and Lorenzo Pavesi Università degli Studi di Trento, Italy

This book presents research on quasirandom and random photonic systems for graduate students and researchers in optics, photonics and optical engineering. 2014 247 x 174 mm 260pp 104 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03877-6 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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An Introduction to Practical Laboratory Optics J. F. James

This book is aimed at students taking practical laboratory courses in experimental optics to help them understand the components within optical instruments.

Silicon Photonics Design

2014 228 x 152 mm 196pp 80 b/w illus. 978-1-107-05054-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99

From Devices to Systems Lukas Chrostowski

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University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Coriant Advanced Technology Group

From design and simulation through to testing and fabrication, this handson introduction to silicon photonics engineering equips students with everything they need to begin creating foundry-ready designs. The text offers step-by-step tutorials, straightforward examples, illustrative source code fragments, and in-depth discussion of real-world issues and fabrication

Fundamentals of Sum-Frequency Spectroscopy Yeun-Ron Shen University of California, Berkeley

The first book on the topic and written by the founder of the technique, this is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to sum-frequency spectroscopy, its


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Practical Optical Interferometry Imaging at Visible and Infrared Wavelengths David F. Buscher University of Cambridge

Foreword by Malcolm Longair University of Cambridge

Addressing for the first time the needs of graduate students and researchers for a comprehensive yet concise single source of information on the techniques and practical application of optical interferometry in astronomy, this volume is a highly visual and rigorous guide to planning observations, analysing data and reconstructing images. Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers, 11

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tone of the book is very welcome, and allows room for the clear explanation of subtleties not always clarified in other discussions. The book is a wonderful introduction to the field. It balances rigor with readability. Bravo!’

students are able to balance theory with experiment.

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Publication December 2015

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Contents: 1. Nomenclature; 2. Overview of tissue optical properties; 3. Introduction to biomedical statistics for diagnostic applications; 4. General concepts of tissue spectroscopy and instrumentation; 5. Autofluorescence spectroscopy and reporter fluorescence; 6. Raman and infrared spectroscopy of vibrational modes; 7. Elastic and quasi-elastic scattering from cells and small structures; 8. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy at small source-detector separations; 9. Transport theory and the diffusion equation; 10. Continuous-wave methods for tissue spectroscopy; 11. Timedomain methods for tissue spectroscopy in the diffusion regime; 12. Frequencydomain methods for tissue spectroscopy in the diffusion regime; 13. Instrumentation and experimental methods for diffuse tissue spectroscopy; 14. Diffuse optical imaging and tomography; 15. In vivo applications of diffuse optical spectroscopy and imaging; 16. Combining light and ultrasound: acousto-optics and optoacoustics; 17. Modern optical microscopy for biomedical applications; 18. Optical coherence tomography; 19. Optical tweezers and laser-tissue interactions.

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Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy

2015 246 x 189 mm 680pp 212 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-0-521-87656-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$99.99

Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Basic Concepts and Applications Rita Kakkar University of Delhi

The book includes various spectroscopic techniques including atomic spectroscopy, pure rotational spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy of diatomic and polyatomic molecules, Raman spectroscopy and electronic spectroscopy. Solved and unsolved exercises are provided throughout the book for easy understanding and better assessment. 2015 244 x 170 mm 434pp 978-1-107-06388-4 Hardback £45.00 / US$75.00 For all formats available, see

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Anil K. Pradhan Ohio State University

Publication December 2015

and Sultana N. Nahar

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Quantitative Biomedical Optics

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Theory, Methods, and Applications Irving Bigio

Atomic physics, molecular physics and chemical physics

Bridging the gap between physics and astronomy, this is the first integrated graduate-level textbook on atomic astrophysics.

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Boston University

and Sergio Fantini Tufts University, Massachusetts

Aimed at graduate level biomedical optics courses, this comprehensive text provides a rigorous quantitative approach. Based on clear explanations of underlying physical science principles, this book brings together a broad range of topics including spectroscopic techniques, imaging techniques and laser-tissue interactions. Practical problem sets and selected solutions complete the package. Advance praise: ‘Bigio and Fantini provide a longneeded introduction to the field of biomedical optics and biophotonics, adding spice to the presentation of the basics with historical and etymological gems. The conversational

Atoms and Molecules Interacting with Light Atomic Physics for the Laser Era Peter van der Straten Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands

and Harold Metcalf State University of New York, Stony Brook

This in-depth textbook with a focus on atom-light interactions prepares students for research in a fast-growing and dynamic field. Utilising an intuitive and physical approach and including exercises throughout, advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate

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‘This is a very important book that bridges the gap between modern atomic physics and modern astrophysics. It covers all the essential subjects, and is very well written. I think it will be of considerable value to research workers in both broad areas, to professors who wish to teach about the subjects, and to students. I expect that it will be very well received by both communities. I’m happy that Cambridge [University Press] will add this book to its distinguished series of books in physics and astrophysics.’ Dimitri Mihalas, G. C. McVittie Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois and Laboratory Fellow, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Atomic structure; 3. Atomic processes; 4. Radiative transitions; 5. Electron-ion collisions; 6. Photoionization; 7. Electron-ion recombination; 8. Multi-wavelength

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Atomic physics, molecular physics and chemical physics / Theoretical physics and mathematical physics emission lines; 9. Absorption lines and radiative transfer; 10. Stellar properties and spectra; 11. Stellar opacity and radiative forces; 12. Gaseous nebulae and HII regions; 13. Active galactic nuclei and quasars; 14. Cosmology; Appendices; References; Index. 2015 246 x 189 mm 376pp 148 b/w illus. 36 exercises 978-1-107-48358-3 Paperback £40.00 / US$60.00 Also available 978-0-521-82536-8 Hardback £49.99 / US$89.99 For all formats available, see

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Theoretical physics and mathematical physics Grassmannian Geometry of Scattering Amplitudes Nima Arkani-Hamed Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey

Jacob Bourjaily University of Copenhagen

Freddy Cachazo Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Ontario

Alexander Goncharov Yale University, Connecticut

Alexander Postnikov Massachusetts Institute of Technology

and Jaroslav Trnka California Institute of Technology

An essential resource examining the ongoing revolution in our understanding of perturbative quantum field theory and its connection to Grassmannian geometry. This book outlines the foundations of this important new formulation, with a self-contained and authoritative analysis of its application to planar maximally supersymmetric Yang–Mills theory. 2016 247 x 174 mm 250pp 192 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-08658-6 Hardback c. £49.99 / c. US$79.99 Publication April 2016 For all formats available, see

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Instantons and Large N An Introduction to NonPerturbative Methods in Quantum Field Theory Marcos Mariño Université de Genève

This highly pedagogical textbook for graduate students explores advanced topics of quantum field theory focusing on instantons and large N. Including detailed mathematical derivations, worked examples and applications throughout, this instructional text delivers an in-depth overview of established results, providing students with the necessary tools to start research. 2015 247 x 174 mm 376pp 67 b/w illus. 5 tables 978-1-107-06852-0 Hardback £59.99 / US$94.99

suited to a one-year graduate course, this textbook is a useful reference for researchers and features end of chapter problems. Review of previous edition: ‘Lectures on Quantum Mechanics must be considered among the very best books on the subject for those who have had a good undergraduate introduction. The integration of clearly explained formalism with cogent physical examples is masterful, and the depth of knowledge and insight that Weinberg shares with readers is compelling.’ Mark Srednicki, Physics Today 2015 247 x 174 mm 480pp 2 tables 978-1-107-11166-0 Hardback £32.99 / US$49.99 For all formats available, see

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Introduction to the AdS/CFT Correspondence Horaţiu Năstase Instituto de Física Teórica, Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paulo

An innovative and accessible text that introduces all the necessary concepts needed to engage with the methods, tools, and applications of AdS/CFT correspondence, without assuming anything beyond an introductory course in quantum field theory. Pedagogical and self-contained, it is an excellent introduction for students and researchers across theoretical physics. ‘A remarkably comprehensive introduction to an important subject, which should be accessible to those with some basic background in quantum field theory and general relativity.’ Michael Dine, University of California, Santa Cruz 2015 246 x 189 mm 453pp 43 b/w illus. 978-1-107-08585-5 Hardback £44.99 / US$79.99 For all formats available, see

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Lectures on Quantum Mechanics Second edition Steven Weinberg University of Texas, Austin

In this fully updated second edition, which includes six brand new sections and major additions to existing topics, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg demonstrates exceptional insight into modern quantum mechanics. Ideally

Gauge/Gravity Duality Foundations and Applications Martin Ammon Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany

and Johanna Erdmenger Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, Munich

Gauge/gravity duality presents new links between quantum theory and gravity, and provides new tools to solve problems in many areas of theoretical physics. This book is the first textbook on this important topic, enabling graduate students and researchers in particle and condensed matter physics to get acquainted with the subject. ‘An excellent introduction to the gauge/gravity duality and its main applications. A valuable guide both for graduate students and experienced researchers.’ Juan Maldacena, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 2015 246 x 189 mm 548pp 72 b/w illus. 156 exercises 978-1-107-01034-5 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99 For all formats available, see

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Electricity and Magnetism for Mathematicians A Guided Path from Maxwell’s Equations to Yang–Mills Thomas A. Garrity Williams College, Massachusetts

Almost all current descriptions of the fundamental laws of the universe can be viewed as deep generalizations of Maxwell’s equations, which have led to some of the most important mathematical discoveries of the past thirty years. This text introduces some


Theoretical physics and mathematical physics / Particle physics and nuclear physics of the mathematical wonders of these equations. 2015 228 x 152 mm 296pp 81 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 211 exercises 978-1-107-07820-8 Hardback £60.00 / US$99.00 978-1-107-43516-2 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

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Scattering Amplitudes in Gauge Theory and Gravity Henriette Elvang University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

and Yu-tin Huang National Taiwan University

This book provides a comprehensive, pedagogical introduction to scattering amplitudes in gauge theory and gravity for graduate students. 2015 246 x 189 mm 323pp 137 b/w illus. 153 exercises 978-1-107-06925-1 Hardback £40.00 / US$65.00 For all formats available, see

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Inflation and String Theory Daniel Baumann University of Cambridge

and Liam McAllister Cornell University, New York

This accessible volume provides the cosmological and string-theoretic background necessary to understand inflation in string theory. Presenting a modern treatment of inflationary cosmology and its connections to string theory and elementary particle theory, this is a self-contained resource for graduate students and researchers in string theory, cosmology, and related fields. Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

2015 247 x 174 mm 393pp 64 b/w illus. 978-1-107-08969-3 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see

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Gravity and Strings Second edition Tomás Ortín Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Supersymmetric Field Theories Geometric Structures and Dualities Sergio Cecotti Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, Trieste

Adopting an elegant geometrical approach, this advanced pedagogical text describes intuitive methods for understanding the subtle logic of supersymmetry. 2015 247 x 174 mm 424pp 978-1-107-05381-6 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see

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The Physics of Ettore Majorana Theoretical, Mathematical, and Phenomenological Salvatore Esposito Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Napoli

A unique volume exploring Majorana’s work, for graduate students and researchers interested in the history of science. 2014 247 x 174 mm 393pp 15 b/w illus. 978-1-107-04402-9 Hardback £50.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

Self-contained, comprehensive, and consistent, this definitive new edition is a unique resource for graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics. This second edition contains over 300 pages of new material, covers an extensive array of topics, and is accompanied by an exhaustive index and bibliography. An exceptional reference work. Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

2015 247 x 174 mm 1048pp 43 b/w illus. 978-0-521-76813-9 Hardback £90.00 / US$150.00

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and gradually building up to more sophisticated topics. Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics, 151

2015 228 x 152 mm 625pp 35 b/w illus. 410 exercises 978-1-107-12696-1 Hardback £79.99 / US$120.00 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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Supersymmetry and String Theory Beyond the Standard Model Second edition Michael Dine University of California, Santa Cruz

The dramatic developments in theoretical physics are examined in this fully updated second edition, which includes brand new material on the groundbreaking Higgs discovery, results of the WMAP, Planck experiments and sections on metastable supersymmetry breaking. Provides graduates and researchers in particle and string theory with a modern perspective. 2015 247 x 174 mm 608pp 53 b/w illus. 2 tables 105 exercises 978-1-107-04838-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$94.99 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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Advanced Concepts in Particle and Field Theory

Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), Rio de Janeiro

Tristan Hübsch Howard University, Washington DC

and Krerley Oliveira

Uniting the usually distinct areas of particle physics and quantum field theory with gravity and general relativity, this expansive and comprehensive textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students includes numerous exercises and worked examples to aid technical understanding, as well as philosophical

Foundations of Ergodic Theory

Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Brazil

Rich with examples, applications and over 400 exercises, this textbook provides a coherent and self-contained introduction to ergodic theory, suitable for a variety of one- or two-semester courses. It requires few prerequisites, beginning with elementary material suitable for undergraduate students

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Particle physics and nuclear physics / Cosmology, relativity and gravitation and historical anecdotes to develop contextual knowledge.

cosmic rays, gamma-ray astronomy and neutrino astronomy.

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Particle Physics of Brane Worlds and Extra Dimensions Sreerup Raychaudhuri Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India

and K. Sridhar Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India

Developments over the last fifteen years have provided models of extra dimensions, addressing important theoretical issues in high-energy physics which are viable theoretically and testable experimentally. This book provides a comprehensive account of these models, introducing researchers and graduate students to this area of research. Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

2016 247 x 174 mm 400pp 51 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-0-521-76856-6 Hardback c. £45.00 / c. US$90.00

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Cosmology, relativity and gravitation Cosmic Rays and Particle Physics Second edition Thomas K. Gaisser University of Delaware

Ralph Engel Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

and Elisa Resconi Technische Universität München

Fully updated for the second edition, this book is aimed at graduate students and established researchers interested in learning the fundamentals of particle astrophysics. It is designed as a self-contained introductory text for graduate students studying high-energy

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A Student’s Manual for A First Course in General Relativity Robert B. Scott University of Brest

This comprehensive student manual provides the perfect accompaniment to the leading textbook by Bernard Schutz, A First Course in General Relativity. Meticulously detailed solutions to almost half of Schutz’s exercises and 125 brand new supplementary problems enable undergraduates, postgraduates and self-learners to master general relativity with confidence. 2016 246 x 189 mm 324pp 12 b/w illus. 5 tables 63 exercises 978-1-107-63857-0 Paperback £19.99 / US$39.99 Publication January 2016 For all formats available, see

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15. Concordance cosmological model; Part V. Expansion History: 16. Particle era; 17. Plasma era; 18. Galaxy era; 19. Afterword: the new modern cosmology; Part VI: Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

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The Expanding Universe A Primer on Relativistic Cosmology William D. Heacox University of Hawaii, Hilo

A comprehensive and up-to-date review of cosmology featuring coverage of the fundamental physics underlying modern cosmological theories and the connections between theory and observations. This book is ideal for students of physics and astronomy at the advanced undergraduate level, and for readers with backgrounds in these sciences. Contents: Introducing the Universe; Part I. Conceptual Foundations: 1. Newtonian cosmology; 2. General relativity; 3. Relativistic cosmology; Part II. General Relativity: 4. General covariance; 5. Equivalence principle; 6. Space-time curvature; 7. Einstein field equations of gravitation; Part III. Universal Expansion: 8. Cosmological field equations; 9. Cosmography; 10. Expansion dynamics; Part IV. Expansion Models: 11. Radiation; 12. Matter; 13. Dark energy; 14. Observational constraints;

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General Relativity and Gravitation A Centennial Perspective Edited by Abhay Ashtekar Pennsylvania State University

Beverly K. Berger Formerly Program Director for Gravitational Physics, National Science Foundation

James Isenberg University of Oregon

and Malcolm MacCallum University of Bristol

Explore spectacular advances in cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, gravitational wave science, mathematics, computing, and gravitation and quantum physics with this unique celebration of the centennial of Einstein’s discovery of general relativity. A definitive, comprehensive resource for researchers and graduate students in cosmology, relativity, and gravitational science. 2015 247 x 174 mm 696pp 45 b/w illus. 45 colour illus. 978-1-107-03731-1 Hardback £54.99 / US$89.99 For all formats available, see

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An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology Edited by Mark H. Jones The Open University, Manchester

Robert J. A. Lambourne The Open University, Milton Keynes

and Stephen Serjeant The Open University, Milton Keynes

This full colour textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to galaxies and cosmological models, for undergraduates and amateur astronomers. ‘An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology is an impressive textbook. I found the presentation to be accessible to a wide variety of students, yet comprehensive and very up to date. The relevant mathematics and physics are introduced clearly and gently; advanced topics are explained in a pedagogically effective manner.


Cosmology, relativity and gravitation / Plasma physics and fusion physics / Computational science and modelling The style of presentation will attract and sustain the interest of a broad spectrum of readers; it involves them in the drama of search, discovery and the emergence of new mysteries.’ Robert Wagoner, Stanford University, California

Contents: Introduction; 1. The Milky Way – our galaxy; 2. Normal galaxies; 3. Active galaxies; 4. The spatial distribution of galaxies; 5. Introducing cosmology – the science of the Universe; 6. Big bang cosmology – the evolving Universe; 7. Observational cosmology – measuring the Universe; 8. Questioning cosmology – outstanding problems about the Universe; Answers and comments; Appendix; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index. 2015 263 x 210 mm 450pp 85 b/w illus. 235 colour illus. 140 exercises 978-1-107-49261-5 Paperback £39.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

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Dark Energy Theory and Observations Luca Amendola Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Heidelberg

and Shinji Tsujikawa

Plasma physics and fusion physics

Computational science and modelling

Collisionless Shocks in Space Plasmas

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Structure and Accelerated Particles David Burgess Queen Mary University of London

and Manfred Scholer Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, Garching, Germany

This engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas reviews the complex physics governing different types of shocks and the resulting processes of particle acceleration. This up-to-date text is ideal for graduate students and researchers in heliospheric physics learning about shock physics for the first time.

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Tom Tien Sun Chang

Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory Carlo Rovelli Université d’Aix-Marseille

and Francesca Vidotto Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students.

2015 247 x 174 mm 482pp 93 b/w illus. 52 tables 150 exercises 978-1-107-07541-2 Hardback £69.99 / US$99.99

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An Introduction to Space Plasma Complexity

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Learn to master basic programming tasks from scratch with real-life scientific examples drawn from many different areas of science and engineering. This complete introduction to using Python teaches Numpy, SciPy and Matplotlib libraries and is supported by extensive online resources to provide a targeted package for students and researchers.

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Introducing the theoretical ideas, observational methods and results, this textbook is a thorough introduction for graduate courses.

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University College London

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Tokyo University of Science

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Christian Hill

Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

This book presents select examples of complexity phenomena related to observed plasma processes in the space environment, such as those pertaining to the solar corona, the interplanetary medium, and Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere. Readers will be able to apply the concepts and methodologies to their own research interests and activities. Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series

2015 253 x 177 mm 192pp 77 b/w illus. 22 colour illus. 978-0-521-64262-0 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see

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A Student’s Guide to Numerical Methods Ian H. Hutchinson Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Written for senior undergraduates in all disciplines of physical science and engineering, the plain language style of this concise guide to numerical methods concentrates on developing computational skills and avoids potentially intimidating formal mathematical proofs. Including numerous worked examples and exercises, this textbook explains the practical realities of numerical techniques. 2015 228 x 152 mm 221pp 73 b/w illus. 978-1-107-09567-0 Hardback £39.99 / US$69.99 978-1-107-47950-0 Paperback £17.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

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Computational science and modelling / Nonlinear science and fluid dynamics A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics

graduate students and experienced researchers.

Fourth edition David P. Landau

2016 246 x 189 mm 330pp 80 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-03042-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$84.99

University of Georgia

Publication January 2016

and Kurt Binder

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Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany

This revised fourth edition provides an introduction to computer simulations in physics, cutting-edge algorithms, essential techniques, and petascale computing. 2014 247 x 174 mm 530pp 172 b/w illus. 978-1-107-07402-6 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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Nonlinear science and fluid dynamics Dynamics Theory and Application of Kane’s Method Carlos M. Roithmayr NASA-Langley Research Center

and Dewey H. Hodges Georgia Institute of Technology

This is a textbook for advanced students in engineering or physics, as well as a reference for professionals interested in deriving equations that govern the motions of mechanical systems. It presents Kane’s method, which is suited for dealing with multibody systems. The text analyzes the dynamics of complex spacecraft and robotic devices. 2016 253 x 177 mm 536pp 217 b/w illus. 34 tables 253 exercises 978-1-107-00569-3 Hardback £75.00 / US$135.00 Publication January 2016 For all formats available, see

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Lyapunov Exponents A Tool to Explore Complex Dynamics Arkady Pikovsky Universität Potsdam, Germany

and Antonio Politi University of Aberdeen

Utilising a pragmatic, physical approach, this self-contained book provides a comprehensive description of Lyapunov exponents. Beginning with the basic properties and numerical methods, it then guides readers through to the most recent advances in applications to complex systems. It is ideal for both

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Stochastic Analysis of Scaling Time Series From Turbulence Theory to Applications François G. Schmitt Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris

and Yongxiang Huang Xiamen University

Covering a variety of statistical methods, this book provides readers with a thorough understanding of the techniques used to retrieve multi-scale information from time series data, particularly in relation to turbulence. Case studies and MATLAB codes are supplied, making this an excellent resource for graduate students and researchers. 2015 247 x 174 mm 224pp 148 b/w illus. 978-1-107-06761-5 Hardback £44.99 / US$74.99

and control volumes; 18. Vorticity; 19. Applications to viscous flow; 20. Laminar boundary layers; 21. Some applications to convective heat and mass transfer. 2015 228 x 152 mm 264pp 110 b/w illus. 1 table 142 exercises 978-1-107-07157-5 Hardback £39.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

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Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Solid Media Joseph L. Rose Pennsylvania State University

Ultrasonic guided waves in solid media are important in nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring. 2014 253 x 177 mm 530pp 390 b/w illus. 35 tables 334 exercises 978-1-107-04895-9 Hardback £64.99 / US$115.00 For all formats available, see

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Computational Fluid Dynamics Second edition T. J. Chung

Publication December 2015

University of Alabama, Huntsville

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This comprehensive book ranges from elementary concepts to state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics techniques used to study and solve complex fluid flow problems.

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Fluid Dynamics Peter S. Bernard University of Maryland, College Park

This book provides a focused presentation of the physical and mathematical ideas upon which graduate work in fluid mechanics depends. The exposition builds to a selfcontained derivation of the governing equations followed by examples of their application. Numerous opportunities are provided to employ MATLAB® in the study of fluid flows. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Eulerian and Lagrangian viewpoints, paths and streamlines; 3. Stream function; 4. Helmholtz decomposition; 5. Sources, sinks and vortices; 6. Doublets and their applications; 7. Complex potential; 8. Accelerating reference frames; 9. Fluids at rest; 10. Incompressibility and mass conservation; 11. Stress tensor – existence and symmetry; 12. Stress tensor in Newtonian fluids; 13. Navier– Stokes equation; 14. Thermodynamic considerations; 15. Energy equation; 16. Complete equations of motion; 17. Applications of Bernoulli’s equation

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Singularities: Formation, Structure, and Propagation J. Eggers University of Bristol

and M. A. Fontelos Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Many natural phenomena are described as singularities, for example, the formation of drops and bubbles, or the motion of cracks. Aimed at a broad audience of students and researchers in mathematics, physics and engineering, this book provides mathematical


Nonlinear science and fluid dynamics / Mathematical methods and computational tools / Electronics for physicists tools for understanding all aspects of singularities. Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, 53

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Mathematical methods and computational tools

Mathematical Methods in Engineering Joseph M. Powers University of Notre Dame, Indiana

and Mihir Sen University of Notre Dame, Indiana

This book is designed for engineering graduate students. It connects mathematics to a variety of methods used for engineering problems by walking the reader stepwise through examples that have been worked in detail, followed by numerous homework problems to reinforce learning and connect the subject matter to engineering applications. 2015 253 x 177 mm 633pp 225 b/w illus. 479 exercises 978-1-107-03704-5 Hardback £65.00 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see

A Guided Tour of Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences Third edition Roel Snieder Colorado School of Mines

and Kasper van Wijk University of Auckland

This completely revised edition provides a tour of the mathematical knowledge and techniques needed by students across the physical sciences. There are new chapters on probability and statistics and on inverse problems. It serves as a stand-alone text or as a source of exercises and examples to complement other textbooks. ‘[This] is an excellent textbook for young people to acquire practical mathematical methods; furthermore, it is a wonderful guidebook for them to learn a mathematical thinking style. I highly recommend this splendid book to students and teachers in [the] sciences.’ Haruo Sato, Tohoku University, Japan 2015 253 x 177 mm 584pp 153 b/w illus. 10 tables 978-1-107-08496-4 Hardback £75.00 / US$130.00 978-1-107-64160-0 Paperback £37.99 / US$65.00 For all formats available, see

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Electronics for physicists Learning the Art of Electronics A Hands-On Lab Course Tom C. Hayes and Paul Horowitz Harvard University, Massachusetts

Turn to this book if you want to learn about different types of circuits and their behavior. You will gain a deep and intuitive understanding of circuit operation, be exposed to advanced circuit designs, and learn to build analog and digital devices from first principles using basic components. 2016 253 x 203 mm 1200pp 1530 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-0-521-17723-8 Paperback c. £40.00 / c. US$75.00 Publication February 2016 For all formats available, see

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Yisong Yang Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York University

This engaging, well-motivated textbook helps advanced undergraduate students to grasp core concepts and reveals applications in mathematics and beyond. 2014 228 x 152 mm 334pp 390 exercises 978-1-107-08751-4 Hardback £70.00 / US$115.00 978-1-107-45681-5 Paperback £29.99 / US$55.00 For all formats available, see

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Random Matrix Theory, Interacting Particle Systems, and Integrable Systems Edited by Percy Deift Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University

and Peter Forrester University of Melbourne

This volume, based on the Fall 2010 MSRI program, includes review articles, research contributions on long-standing questions on universalities of Wigner matrices and beta-ensembles, and other core aspects of random matrix theory such as integrability and free probability theory. Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Publications, 65

2015 234 x 156 mm 540pp 978-1-107-07992-2 Hardback £75.00 / US$120.00

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The Art of Electronics Third edition Paul Horowitz Harvard University, Massachusetts

and Winfield Hill Rowland Institute of Science, Harvard University, Massachusetts

At long last, here is the thoroughly revised and updated, and longanticipated, third edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. Widely accepted as the best single authoritative text on electronic circuit design, it will be an indispensable reference and the gold standard for anyone in the field. ‘Packed with tons of delicious knowledge to navigate electronics in both work and hobby. An encyclopedia of electronics knowledge, [The Art of Electronics] is a pleasure to read through for tips and tricks and is an unbeatable resource! Take a day out to read a chapter – you will learn things you didn’t even know you didn’t know. Or, refer to the pinouts, diagrams, and techniques as necessary to guide you through a difficult project.’ Limor ‘Ladyada’ Fried, Adafruit Industries 2015 253 x 203 mm 1219pp 1470 b/w illus. 78 tables 978-0-521-80926-9 Hardback £59.99 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see

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General and classical physics

General and classical physics Maxwell’s Enduring Legacy A Scientific History of the Cavendish Laboratory Malcolm Longair University of Cambridge

This unique book is an authoritative history of the scientific achievements of the Cavendish Laboratory from its origins in the late-nineteenth century to the present day. It includes detailed discussions of the broad range of physics studied and the discoveries of the 29 Nobel Prize winners that worked there.

the first time thirty columns published in Physics Today’s Reference Frame series from 1988 to 2009, along with updating commentary, this humorous and original volume also includes thirteen new essays, many of them previously unpublished. Mermin’s lively and penetrating writing illuminates a broad range of topics, from the implications of bad spelling in a major science journal, the crises of science libraries and scientific periodicals, and the folly of scientific prizes and honors, to the agony of getting funding and how to pronounce ‘quark’. His witty observations and insightful anecdotes gleaned from a lifetime in science will appeal to physicists at all levels as well as anyone with an interest in science or scientists at the turn of the twenty-first century.

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200 More Puzzling Physics Problems With Hints and Solutions Péter Gnädig Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Gyula Honyek Radnóti Grammar School, Budapest

and Máté Vigh Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Consultant Editor Ken F. Riley University of Cambridge

Presenting intriguing and challenging physics problems in a non-technical manner, this insightful book comes complete with hints and full solutions. A must-have for a wide range of readers, from advanced school students to graduate students, as well as teachers and lecturers. 2016 247 x 174 mm 450pp 377 b/w illus. 978-1-107-10385-6 Hardback c. £45.00 / c. US$70.00 Publication April 2016 For all formats available, see

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Why Quark Rhymes with Pork And Other Scientific Diversions N. David Mermin Cornell University, New York

A collection of offbeat and entertaining primarily non-technical essays on physics and those who practice it, from well-known theoretical physicist N. David Mermin. Bringing together for

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engineering, the book is supported by a suite of online resources. ‘I recommend this supplementary textbook as clear tutorial for the understanding of the basic concepts of waves and the wave equation with its applications to mechanics, electromagnetic waves and the Schrödinger equation. … It is written for undergraduates in physics and engineering, but it also has exceptional value to a wider readership. … Physical insights that are helpful for a deep understanding of waves are uniquely presented. The text is supplemented with clear and useful graphs. The book’s website contains additional resources: worked solutions to all problems, animated graphics, a few errata, and author podcasts to augment all the chapters.’ Barry R. Masters, Optics and Photonics News 2015 228 x 152 mm 230pp 109 b/w illus. 60 exercises 978-1-107-05486-8 Hardback £40.00 / US$65.00 978-1-107-64326-0 Paperback £16.99 / US$26.99 For all formats available, see

Scientific Foundations of Engineering Stephen W. McKnight Northeastern University, Boston

and Christos Zahopoulos Northeastern University, Boston

An advanced overview of the fundamental physical principles underlying all engineering disciplines, with practical real-world application examples, this is an ideal resource for students and professionals who need a deeper understanding of their own discipline as well as an improved appreciation of other engineering disciplines. 2015 247 x 174 mm 398pp 243 b/w illus. 19 tables 206 exercises 978-1-107-03585-0 Hardback £44.99 / US$84.99 For all formats available, see

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A Student’s Guide to Waves Daniel Fleisch Wittenberg University, Ohio

and Laura Kinnaman Morningside College, Iowa

Written to complement course textbooks, this book focuses on the topics that students find most difficult. It uses plain language to explain fundamental ideas, and features exercises and fully-worked examples. Ideal for undergraduates in physics and

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A Student’s Guide to Waves Daniel Fleisch Wittenberg University, Ohio

and Laura Kinnaman Morningside College, Iowa

This enhanced eBook focuses on the topics that students find most difficult. Supporting material includes a collection of audio summaries for each section, audio introductions to each chapter, animated figures, interactive workedexamples, and interactive end-of-chapter exercises with solutions. Readers can access this material quickly, easily, and at the most relevant point in the text from within the enhanced eBook or at www.cambridge.org/wavesguide. 2015 228 x 152 mm 225pp 109 b/w illus. 60 exercises 978-1-107-51378-5 Enhanced eBook £13.50 / US$21.00 For all formats available, see

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General and classical physics / History, philosophy and foundations of physics Textbook

Thermal Physics

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Energy and Entropy David Goodstein

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California Institute of Technology

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Contents: 1. The basic ideas of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; 2. The care and feeding of thermodynamic variables; 3. Gases and other matters; 4. The laws of thermodynamics; 5. The Boltzmann factor and the density of states; 6. Thermodynamic functions; 7. Statistical mechanics for fixed and variable N; 8. More advanced topics; 9. Solutions; Index. 2015 228 x 152 mm 174pp 44 b/w illus. 96 exercises 978-1-107-08011-9 Hardback £40.00 / US$75.00 978-1-107-46549-7 Paperback £19.99 / US$32.99 For all formats available, see

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History, philosophy and foundations of physics Ockham’s Razors A User’s Manual Elliott Sober University of Wisconsin, Madison

The theory of Ockham’s razor has a history dating back to Aristotle. In this book Elliott Sober presents a clear and multidimensional study of the various different incarnations of the theory including their history, the role which they play in several different sciences, and their importance to philosophical argumentation.

Protective Measurement and Quantum Reality Towards a New Understanding of Quantum Mechanics Edited by Shan Gao Chinese Academy of Sciences

With contributions from two of the original discoverers of protective measurement, this book investigates its broad applications and deep implications. 2015 247 x 174 mm 250pp 14 b/w illus. 978-1-107-06963-3 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see

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String Theory and the Scientific Method Richard Dawid Universität Wien, Austria

This book explains why string theorists develop a strong belief in their theory despite the lack of empirical confirmation. 2015 212pp 5 b/w illus. 978-1-107-44961-9 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99 Also available 978-1-107-02971-2 Hardback £89.99 / US$140.00 For all formats available, see

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The Singular Universe and the Reality of Time

‘Sober’s treatment of the role of Ockham’s razor in scientific methodology is, quite simply, the best that one can find in the philosophical literature today. With excursions into such diverse topics as model construction, Bayesian statistics, phylogenetic inference, philosophy of mind, and general philosophical methodology, readers of all stripes will find this book rewarding.’

A Proposal in Natural Philosophy Roberto Mangabeira Unger

James M. Joyce, Cooper Harold Langford Collegiate Professor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

2015 228 x 152 mm 566pp 978-1-107-07406-4 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99

Harvard Law School, Massachusetts

and Lee Smolin Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada

Roberto Mangabeira Unger and Lee Smolin argue for a revolution in our cosmological ideas. Ideal for nonscientists, physicists and cosmologists.

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Science and Human Experience Values, Culture, and the Mind Leon N. Cooper Brown University, Rhode Island

Nobel Laureate Leon N. Cooper places pressing scientific questions in the broader context of how they relate to human experience. 2014 216 x 138 mm 256pp 33 b/w illus. 978-1-107-04317-6 Hardback £17.99 / US$28.99 For all formats available, see

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Causal Reasoning in Physics Mathias Frisch University of Maryland, College Park

The book argues, partly through detailed case studies, for the importance of causal reasoning in physics. 2014 228 x 152 mm 264pp 11 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03149-4 Hardback £64.99 / US$99.99 For all formats available, see

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Schrödinger Life and Thought Walter Moore

This is a biography of the great scientist, Erwin Schrödinger (author of What is Life?), which draws upon recollections of his family and friends, as well as on contemporary records, diaries and letters. It aims to reveal the fundamental motives that drove him. ‘Moore’s book is a breathtaking accomplishment … I can recommend it wholeheartedly.’ Chemistry in Britain Canto Classics

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The Life of Isaac Newton Richard S. Westfall

Isaac Newton was indisputably one of the greatest scientists in history. His achievements in mathematics and physics marked the culmination of the movement that brought modern science into being. Richard Westfall’s

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History, philosophy and foundations of physics / Also of interest biography captures in engaging detail both his private life and scientific career, presenting a complex picture of Newton the man, and as scientist, philosopher, theologian, alchemist, public figure, President of the Royal Society, and Warden of the Royal Mint. An abridged version of his magisterial study Never at Rest (Cambridge, 1980), this concise biography makes Westfall’s highly acclaimed portrait of Newton newly accessible to general readers. ‘Altogether, this book should be considered an indispensable acquisition for any intelligent reader’s bookshelf …’ Webb Society Quarterly Journal Canto Classics

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‘Nature and the Greeks’ and ‘Science and Humanism’ Erwin Schrödinger

The text of two series of lectures given by one of the great philosopherscientists of the twentieth century. Canto Classics

2014 216 x 138 mm 184pp 15 b/w illus. 978-1-107-43183-6 Paperback £12.99 / US$19.99 For all formats available, see

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The New Cosmos Answering Astronomy’s Big Questions David J. Eicher Editor-in-Chief, Astronomy magazine

Foreword by Alex Filippenko University of California, Berkeley

Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered – or are closing in on the answers to – some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides you with a balanced and precise view of the latest discoveries. Detailed and entertaining narratives on compelling topics such as how the Sun will die, the end of life on Earth, why Venus turned itself insideout, the Big Bang Theory, the mysteries

of dark matter and dark energy, and the meaning of life in the universe are supported by numerous color illustrations including photos, maps and explanatory diagrams. In each chapter the author sets out the scientific history of a specific question or problem, before tracing the modern observations and evidence in order to solve it. Join David J. Eicher on this fascinating journey through the cosmos! Advance praise: ‘David Eicher has more than three decades’ experience of writing about astronomy for a general readership. His experience and enthusiasm shine through in this wide-ranging survey of current ‘hot topics’.’ Martin Rees, Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics, University of Cambridge 2015 246 x 189 mm 296pp 90 colour illus. 978-1-107-06885-8 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

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Sparse Image and Signal Processing Wavelets and Related Geometric Multiscale Analysis Second edition Jean-Luc Starck Centre d’etudes de Saclay, France

Fionn Murtagh Royal Holloway, University of London

and Jalal Fadili Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Caen, France

This thoroughly updated edition presents state of the art sparse and multiscale image and signal processing with applications in astronomy, biology, physics, MRI, digital media, and forensics. New chapters and sections cover dictionary learning, 3-D data (data cubes), and geo-located data. MATLAB® and IDL code are available. Review of previous edition: ‘One of the main virtues of this book is the expert insight that the authors provide into several design and algorithmic choices that one can face when solving practical problems. The authors give some guidance into understanding how sparsity helps in signal and image processing, what some benefits of overcomplete representations are, when to use isotropic wavelets for image processing, why morphological diversity can be helpful, and how to choose between analysis and synthesis priors for regularization in inverse problems.’ Michael B. Wakin, IEEE Signal Processing Magazine

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The Impact of Discovering Life beyond Earth Edited by Steven J. Dick Library of Congress, Washington DC

The search for life in the Universe, once the domain of science fiction, is now a robust research program with a well-defined roadmap, from studying the extremes of life on Earth to exploring the possible niches for life in the Solar System and discovering thousands of planets far beyond it. In addition to constituting a major scientific endeavor, astrobiology is one of the most popular topics in astronomy, and is of growing interest to a broad community of thinkers from across the academic spectrum. In this volume, distinguished philosophers, theologians, anthropologists, historians and scientists discuss the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society. Their remarkable and often surprising findings challenge our foundational concepts of what the discovery of alien life may hold for humankind. Written in easily accessible language, this thought-provoking collection engages a wide audience of readers from all backgrounds. ‘Are we alone in the cosmos? If yes, we can never be sure. If no, we might well have an answer within the decade. The 22 authors of these fascinating and informative essays say no, we are not alone, despite the fact that so far not a shred of evidence has been found for the existence of life elsewhere in the universe. But just in case they are right, we need to start thinking about the possibility that we are not alone, and here is a good place to start.’ Owen Gingerich, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and author of God’s Planet

Contributors: Steven J. Dick, Seth Shostak, Iris Fry, Clément Vidal, Dirk SchulzeMakuch, Lori Marino, Carlos Mariscal, John Traphagan, Douglas Vakoch, Mark Lupisella, Michael Ruse, Susan Schneider,


Also of interest Elspeth Wilson, Carol Cleland, Robin Lovin, Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Jane Maienschein, Margaret Race, Michael A. G. Michaud, Julian W. Traphagan, Linda Billings, Eric Chaisson 2015 228 x 152 mm 366pp 25 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-1-107-10998-8 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

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raises a series of pressing questions about how a careful engagement with quantum mechanics might alter how we think about social science and social practice. … This is a book of speculative grand theorising that is sadly lacking in the social sciences today.’ Colin Wight, University of Sydney 2015 228 x 152 mm 368pp 978-1-107-08254-0 Hardback £54.99 / US$89.99

Probabilistic Forecasting and Bayesian Data Assimilation

978-1-107-44292-4 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99

Sebastian Reich

Magnetoconvection

Universität Potsdam, Germany and University of Reading

and Colin Cotter Imperial College London

This book focuses on the Bayesian approach to data assimilation, outlining the subject’s key ideas and concepts, and explaining how to implement specific data assimilation algorithms. It is an ideal introduction for graduate students in applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, geoscience and other emerging application areas. 2015 247 x 174 mm 308pp 70 b/w illus. 7 colour illus. 70 exercises 978-1-107-06939-8 Hardback £69.99 / US$115.00 978-1-107-66391-6 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

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Quantum Mind and Social Science Unifying Physical and Social Ontology Alexander Wendt Ohio State University

This book proposes a quantum physical basis for consciousness and its place in the natural world, and explores the implications of this perspective for the social sciences. Wendt’s argument provides a philosophical basis for human agency through free will, and for a holistic or ‘non-local’ vision of social life. ‘Wendt’s second monograph has been eagerly anticipated. Was it worth the wait? Of course. Beautifully written and painstakingly argued, Quantum Mind and Social Science explores the potential impact that advances in quantum mechanics may have on the social sciences. Notwithstanding the fact that this is probably one of the best introductions to quantum mechanics I have read, the book also

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N. O. Weiss University of Cambridge

and M. R. E. Proctor University of Cambridge

Leading experts present the current state of knowledge of the subject of magnetoconvection from the viewpoint of applied mathematics. Cambridge Monographs on Mechanics

2014 247 x 174 mm 432pp 220 b/w illus. 978-0-521-19055-8 Hardback £75.00 / US$120.00 For all formats available, see

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Recent Advances in Hodge Theory Period Domains, Algebraic Cycles, and Arithmetic Edited by Matt Kerr Washington University, St Louis

and Gregory Pearlstein Texas A & M University

Hodge theory lies at the heart of modern algebraic geometry and this volume explores the many contexts in which it arises, including theoretical physics. The book will be of value to graduate students and seasoned researchers alike, for its mixture of cutting-edge research and expository articles. London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, 427

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Index 0-9 200 More Puzzling Physics Problems......14

A Advanced Concepts in Particle and Field Theory...................................................9 Advanced Concepts in Quantum Mechanics.............................................3 Aeppli, Gabriel.........................................3 Amendola, Luca.....................................11 Ammon, Martin........................................8 Amorphous Semiconductors.....................2 Arkani-Hamed, Nima................................8 Art of Electronics, The.............................13 Ashtekar, Abhay.....................................10 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy.........7 Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy......7 Atoms and Molecules Interacting with Light.....................................................7

B Barabási, Albert-László.............................3 Baumann, Daniel......................................9 Bell, Mary................................................3 Berger, Beverly K....................................10 Bernard, Peter S......................................12 Bigio, Irving..............................................7 Binder, Kurt............................................12 Biophysics of DNA....................................5 Bohidar, Himadri B....................................2 Bourjaily, Jacob........................................8 Brambilla, Massimo..................................6 Brownian Ratchets...................................4 Burgess, David.......................................11 Buscher, David F........................................7

C Cachazo, Freddy.......................................8 Carpenter, J. M.........................................1 Casquilho, João Paulo...............................4 Causal Reasoning in Physics...................15 Cecotti, Sergio..........................................9 Ceperley, David M....................................1 Chakrabarti, Bikas K.................................3 Chang, Mou-Hsiung.................................3 Chang, Tom Tien Sun..............................11 Chang, William S. C..................................6 Chen, Sow-Hsin........................................2 Chrostowski, Lukas..................................6 Chung, T. J..............................................12 Cohen, Marvin L.......................................1 Coleman, Piers.........................................1 Collisionless Shocks in Space Plasmas.....11 Commins, Eugene D.................................3 Computational Fluid Dynamics...............12 Concise Text on Advanced Linear Algebra, A...........................................13 Cooper, Leon N.......................................15 Cosmic Rays and Particle Physics............10 Cotter, Colin...........................................17 Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity............11 Cubero, David..........................................4

D Dalton, Larry R.........................................5 Dark Energy...........................................11 Dawid, Richard.......................................15 Deift, Percy.............................................13

Di Castro, Carlo........................................2 Dick, Steven J.........................................16 Dine, Michael...........................................9 Divakaran, Uma........................................3 Duppé, Claudia.........................................5 Dutta, Amit..............................................3 Dynamics...............................................12 Dynamics of Quantised Vortices in Superfluids............................................1

E Eggers, J.................................................12 Eicher, David J........................................16 Electricity and Magnetism for Mathematicians.....................................8 Elements of Friction Theory and Nanotribology.......................................2 Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering........1 Elvang, Henriette......................................9 Engel, Ralph...........................................10 Engström, Olof.........................................2 Erdmenger, Johanna.................................8 Esposito, Giampiero..................................3 Esposito, Salvatore...................................9 Expanding Universe, The.........................10

F Fadili, Jalal.............................................16 Fantini, Sergio..........................................7 Filippenko, Alex......................................16 Fleisch, Daniel........................................14 Fluid Dynamics.......................................12 Fontelos, M. A........................................12 Forrester, Peter.......................................13 Foundations of Ergodic Theory..................9 Frisch, Mathias.......................................15 Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics..................................................1 Fundamentals of Polymer Physics and Molecular Biophysics.............................2 Fundamentals of Sum-Frequency Spectroscopy.........................................6

G Gaisser, Thomas K...................................10 Gao, Shan.......................................... 3, 15 Garban, Christophe..................................4 García-Matos, Marta................................6 Garrity, Thomas A.....................................8 Gauge/Gravity Duality..............................8 General Relativity and Gravitation...........10 Ghulinyan, Mher.......................................6 Gnädig, Péter.........................................14 Gnecco, Enrico.........................................2 Goncharov, Alexander..............................8 Goodstein, David....................................15 Grassmannian Geometry of Scattering Amplitudes............................................8 Gravity and Strings...................................9 Gubernatis, James....................................1 Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics, A.............................12 Guided Tour of Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences, A..................13 Günter, Peter............................................5

H Hayes, Tom C..........................................13

Heacox, William D..................................10 Hill, Christian.........................................11 Hill, Winfield..........................................13 Hochberg, Michael...................................6 Hodges, Dewey H...................................12 Holographic Duality in Condensed Matter Physics.......................................1 Honyek, Gyula........................................14 Horowitz, Paul........................................13 Huang, Yongxiang..................................12 Huang, Yu-tin...........................................9 Hübsch, Tristan.........................................9 Hutchinson, Ian H...................................11

I Impact of Discovering Life beyond Earth, The.....................................................16 Inflation and String Theory........................9 Instantons and Large N............................8 Integrative Mechanobiology.....................5 Interacting Electrons.................................1 Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology, An......................................................10 Introduction to Many-Body Physics...........1 Introduction to Practical Laboratory Optics, An..............................................6 Introduction to Space Plasma Complexity, An....................................11 Introduction to Statistical Physics..............4 Introduction to the AdS/CFT Correspondence....................................8 Isenberg, James......................................10

J James, J. F.................................................6 Jazbinsek, Mojca......................................5 Jones, Mark H........................................10 Jones, Philip.............................................5

K Kakkar, Rita..............................................7 Kawashima, Naoki...................................1 Kerr, Matt...............................................17 Khomskii, Daniel I.....................................2 Kim, Deok-Ho...........................................5 Kinnaman, Laura....................................14 Kugler, Sándor..........................................2 Kwon, O-Pil..............................................5

L Lambourne, Robert J. A...........................10 Landau, David P......................................12 Latora, Vito..............................................3 Learning Scientific Programming with Python................................................11 Learning the Art of Electronics................13 Lectures on Quantum Mechanics..............8 Life of Isaac Newton, The........................15 Light Localisation and Lasing....................6 Liu, Yan....................................................1 Longair, Malcolm................................ 7, 14 Loong, C.-K..............................................1 Louie, Steven G.........................................1 Lugiato, Luigi...........................................6 Lyapunov Exponents...............................12


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MacCallum, Malcolm..............................10 Magnetoconvection................................17 Maragó, Onofrio.......................................5 Mariño, Marcos........................................8 Marmo, Giuseppe.....................................3 Martin, Richard M....................................1 Mathematical Methods in Engineering....13 Maxwell’s Enduring Legacy.....................14 McAllister, Liam........................................9 McKnight, Stephen W.............................14 Mermin, N. David...................................14 Metcalf, Harold.........................................7 Meyer, Ernst.............................................2 Miele, Gennaro.........................................3 Models of Life..........................................5 Moore, Walter........................................15 Morowitz, Harold J...................................4 MOS System, The......................................2 Murtagh, Fionn......................................16

Quantitative Biomedical Optics.................7 Quantum Mechanics................................3 Quantum Mind and Social Science..........17 Quantum Monte Carlo Methods...............1 Quantum Nonlocality and Reality..............3 Quantum Phase Transitions in Transverse Field Spin Models..................................3 Quantum Stochastics................................3

N Năstase, Horaţiu.......................................8 Nahar, Sultana N......................................7 Nanostructures and Nanotechnology........2 Natelson, Douglas....................................2 ‘Nature and the Greeks’ and ‘Science and Humanism’...................................16 Network Science......................................3 New Cosmos, The...................................16 Nicosia, Vincenzo.....................................3 Noise Sensitivity of Boolean Functions and Percolation.....................................4 Nonlinear Optical Systems........................6

O Ockham’s Razors....................................15 Oliveira, Krerley........................................9 Optical Tweezers......................................5 Organic Electro-Optics and Photonics.......5 Origin and Nature of Life on Earth, The.....4 Ortín, Tomás.............................................9

P Particle Physics of Brane Worlds and Extra Dimensions.................................10 Pavesi, Lorenzo........................................6 Pearlstein, Gregory.................................17 Physics of Ettore Majorana, The................9 Pikovsky, Arkady.....................................12 Politi, Antonio........................................12 Postnikov, Alexander.................................8 Powers, Joseph M...................................13 Practical Optical Interferometry.................7 Pradhan, Anil K.........................................7 Prati, Franco.............................................6 Principles of Optics for Engineers..............6 Probabilistic Forecasting and Bayesian Data Assimilation................................17 Proctor, M. R. E.......................................17 Protective Measurement and Quantum Reality.................................................15

R Raimondi, Roberto...................................2 Random Matrix Theory, Interacting Particle Systems, and Integrable Systems...............................................13 Raychaudhuri, Sreerup............................10 Recent Advances in Hodge Theory...........17 Reich, Sebastian.....................................17 Reining, Lucia...........................................1 Renzoni, Ferruccio....................................4 Resconi, Elisa.........................................10 Riley, Ken F.............................................14 Roithmayr, Carlos M...............................12 Romik, Dan..............................................4 Rose, Joseph L........................................12 Rosenbaum, Thomas F..............................3 Rovelli, Carlo..........................................11 Russo, Giovanni........................................3

S Scattering Amplitudes in Gauge Theory and Gravity............................................9 Scattering Methods in Complex Fluids......2 Schalm, Koenraad.....................................1 Schmitt, François G.................................12 Scholer, Manfred....................................11 Schrödinger............................................15 Schrödinger, Erwin..................................16 Science and Human Experience...............15 Scientific Foundations of Engineering......14 Scott, Robert B.......................................10 Seeman, Nadrian C...................................5 Sen, Diptiman..........................................3 Sen, Mihir..............................................13 Serjeant, Stephen...................................10 Shen, Yeun-Ron........................................6 Shimakawa, Koichi...................................2 Silicon Photonics Design...........................6 Simmons, Craig A.....................................5 Singular Universe and the Reality of Time, The.............................................15 Singularities: Formation, Structure, and Propagation........................................12 Smith, Eric................................................4 Smolin, Lee............................................15 Sneppen, Kim...........................................5 Snieder, Roel..........................................13 Sober, Elliott...........................................15 Sonin, Edouard B......................................1 Sparse Image and Signal Processing.......16 Sridhar, K...............................................10 Starck, Jean-Luc.....................................16 Statistical Mechanics and Applications in Condensed Matter.............................2 Steif, Jeffrey E...........................................4

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Stochastic Analysis of Scaling Time Series..................................................12 String Theory and the Scientific Method..15 Structural DNA Nanotechnology...............5 Structure of Complex Networks, The..........3 Student’s Guide to Numerical Methods, A........................................................11 Student’s Guide to Waves, A...................14 Student’s Manual for A First Course in General Relativity, A............................10 Sudarshan, George...................................3 Sullivan, Philip A.......................................5 Sun, Ya-Wen.............................................1 Sun, Yu.....................................................5 Supersymmetric Field Theories..................9 Supersymmetry and String Theory.............9 Surprising Mathematics of Longest Increasing Subsequences, The................4

T Tartaglia, Piero.........................................2 Teixeira, Paulo Ivo Cortez..........................4 Theory of Inelastic Scattering and Absorption of X-rays..............................2 Thermal Physics......................................15 Torner, Lluís..............................................6 Transition Metal Compounds....................2 Trnka, Jaroslav..........................................8 Tsujikawa, Shinji....................................11 Tunable Micro-optics................................5

U Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Solid Media.12 Unger, Roberto Mangabeira....................15

V van der Straten, Peter...............................7 van Veenendaal, Michel............................2 van Wijk, Kasper....................................13 Viana, Marcelo.........................................9 Vidotto, Francesca..................................11 Vigh, Máté.............................................14 Vologodskii, Alexander.............................5 Volpe, Giovanni........................................5

W Weinberg, Steven.....................................8 Weiss, N. O.............................................17 Wendt, Alexander...................................17 Werner, Philipp.........................................1 Westfall, Richard S..................................15 Why Quark Rhymes with Pork.................14 Wonders of Light, The...............................6

Y Yang, Yisong..........................................13

Z Zaanen, Jan.............................................1 Zahopoulos, Christos..............................14 Zappe, Hans.............................................5

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