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ASTRONOMY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE

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An Introduction to Space Weather Second Edition 6

Space Physics 6

The Cosmos Fifth Edition 6

Fundamental Planetary Science 6

An Introduction to Astrobiology Third Edition 6

An Introduction to the Solar System Third Edition 6 To Measure the Sky Second Edition 6

ASTROPHYSICS 6

Fundamentals of Astrophysics 6

Foundations of Astrophysics 7

Stellar Structure and Evolution 7

Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium 7

Introduction to the Interstellar Medium 7

Molecular Astrophysics 7

The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres Fourth Edition 7

Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution 7

Stars and Stellar Processes 7

An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics Second Edition 8

COSMOLOGY, RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION

8

A Student’s Guide to General Relativity 8

A Course in Cosmology 8

Cosmology 8

A First Course in General Relativity Third Edition 8

Gravity’s Fatal Attraction Third Edition 8

Gravity 8 Spacetime and Geometry 8

Modern General Relativity 9

General Relativity: The Essentials 9

Introduction to Cosmology Second Edition 9 Gravitational Lensing 9

NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS

9

Phenomenology of Particle Physics 9

Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond 9

Elementary Particle Physics 9

Foundations of Nuclear and Particle Physics 9

Modern Elementary Particle Physics Second Edition 10

Modern Particle Physics 10

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory: Classical Mechanics to Gauge Field Theories 10

Quantum Field Theory: A Diagrammatic Approach 10

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory 10

Quantum Field Theory: From Basics to Modern Topics 10

Problems in Quantum Field Theory: With Fully-Worked Solutions 10

Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model 10

A First Course in String Theory Second Edition 11

QUANTUM PHYSICS 11

A Student’s Guide to the Schrödinger Equation 11

A Student’s Guide to Atomic Physics 11

Quantam Mechanics: A Paradigms Approach 11

Quantam Mechanics: A Mathematical Introduction 11

Quantam Mechanics: A Graduate Course 11

Quantum Mechanics 11

Modern Quantum Mechanics Third Edition 11

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Third Edition 12

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information 12

Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics 12

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

12

Modern Condensed Matter Physics 12

Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics 12

Solid State Physics Second Edition 12

Quantum Theory of Materials 12

Physics of Electronic Materials 12

Solid State Materials Chemistry 14

BIOPHYSICS 14

Methods in Molecular Biophysics Second Edition 14

Introductory Physics for Biological Scientists 14

OPTICS 14

A Student’s Guide to Maxwell’s Equations 14

Nonlinear Photonics 14

Quantum Optics 14

Introduction to Optics Third Edition 14

Introduction to Optical Microscopy Second Edition 14

A First Course in Laboratory Optics 15

Principles of Photonics 15

Imaging Optics 15

NETWORK SCIENCE, DATA SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING

Complexity Science 15

A First Course in Network Science 15

Network Science 15

Data-Driven Science and Engineering Second Edition 15

Machine Learning 15

Machine Learning with Neural Networks 16

An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers 16 Numerical Methods in Physics with Python 16

GENERAL PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS

Modern Physics 16

Physics Behind Music 16

A Student’s Guide to Vectors and Tensors 16

A Student’s Guide to Laplace Transforms 16

Mathematical Methods and Physical Insights 16

Symmetry, Broken Symmetry, and Topology in Modern Physics 17

Intermediate Dynamics Second Edition 17

Modern Classical Mechanics 17

An Introduction to Mechanics Second Edition 17

Introductory Incompressible Fluid Mechanics 17

Essential Statistical Physics 17

Introduction to Electrodynamics Fourth Edition 17

Electricity and Magnetism Third Edition 17

Modern Electrodynamics 18

The Physics of Energy 18

Physical Mathematics Second Edition 18 Mathematics for Physicists 18

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering Third Edition 18 Complexity Science

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of Emergence
The Study
Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen This introductory textbook provides detailed coverage of the rapidly growing field of complexity science, for a broad audience of readers. November 2022 254 x 178 mm 458pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83476-6 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 X

ASTRONOMY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE

An Introduction to Space Weather

Second

Mark

edition

This updated introductory textbook, with added learning features, explains how the Sun influences the Earth and its near-space environment.

December 2022 244 x 170 mm c.224pp PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-79171-7 Paperback £29.99 / US$39.99 X

Space Physics

An Introduction

C.

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

July 2016 246 x 189 mm 512pp 325 b/w illus.  19 tables  98 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-09882-4 Hardback £56.99 / US$77.99 X

The Cosmos

Astronomy in the New Millennium

Fifth

edition

Explains the fundamentals of astronomy together with the hottest current topics in this field, such as exoplanets and gravitational waves.

July 2019 276 x 219 mm 732pp 409 b/w illus.  739 colour illus.  5 maps   PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-43138-5 Paperback £59.99 / US$79.99 X

Fundamental Planetary Science

Physics, Chemistry and Habitability

A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

July 2019 247 x 187 mm 650pp 300 b/w illus.  32 colour illus.  200 exercises   PB, EB, HE

978-1-108-41198-1 Paperback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

An Introduction to Astrobiology

Third edition

Mark A. Sephton

This updated third edition explores the origin and nature of life, habitable environments in our solar system and exoplanet discoveries.

March 2018 263 x 210 mm 398pp 200 colour illus.  68 exercises   PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-43083-8 Paperback £45.99 / US$60.99 X

An Introduction to the Solar System

Third edition

Edited

Iain

Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System’s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.

January 2018 263 x 210 mm 440pp 328 colour illus.  96 exercises   PB, EB, HE

978-1-108-43084-5 Paperback £40.99 / US$54.99 X

To Measure the Sky

An Introduction to Observational Astronomy

Second edition

Frederick R. Chromey

A quantitative yet accessible undergraduate introduction to the collection and analysis of observational data in optical and infrared astronomy.

October 2016 246 x 189 mm 472pp 274 b/w illus.

PB, EB, HE

978-1-107-57256-0 Paperback £51.99 / US$66.99 X

ASTROPHYSICS

Fundamentals of Astrophysics

Stan Owocki

Introduces students with calculusbased physics, to fundamental astrophysical concepts, for a one-semester introduction to astrophysics.

June 2021 244 x 170 mm 304pp PB, HB, EB, HE

978-1-108-94812-8 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99 X

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Foundations of Astrophysics

A contemporary and complete introduction to astrophysics for astronomy and physics majors taking a two-semester survey course.

August 2020 246 x 189 mm 610pp 16 colour illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83195-6 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X

Stellar Structure and Evolution

A clear overview of stellar structure and stellar evolution for advanced students, incorporating modern observational advances.

May 2023 244 x 170 mm c.280pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-79882-2 Paperback c. £39.99 / c. US$49.99 X

Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium

This concise textbook covers all aspects of the interstellar and intergalactic medium, for graduate students and advanced undergraduates.

March 2021 244 x 170 mm 260pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-47897-7 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 X

Introduction to the Interstellar Medium

Jonathan

A comprehensive yet accessible textbook introducing the nature of the rarefied matter that pervades the space between stars.

February 2021 244 x 170 mm 218pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-48080-2 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 P

Molecular Astrophysics

Ideal for advanced students, this comprehensive overview of molecular astrophysics bridges physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry.

February 2021 244 x 170 mm 664pp 16 colour illus.   HB, EB, CO 978-1-107-16928-9 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 C

The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres

Fourth edition

David F. Gray

A rigorous, engaging advanced textbook on stellar atmospheres: from equipment and observational techniques to analysis and applications.

December 2021 244 x 170 mm 550pp PB, EB, HE 978-1-00-907801-6 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 X

Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution

Stars and Stellar Processes

Mike Guidry

From

Primordial Gas to Present-Day Galaxies

Andrea Cimatti

Filippo Fraternali

Carlo Nipoti

A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to present-day galaxies.

October 2019 246 x 189 mm 582pp 245 b/w illus.   HB, EB 978-1-107-13476-8 Hardback £55.99 / US$70.99 X

Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves.

February 2019 246 x 189 mm 572pp 253 b/w illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-19788-6 Hardback £55.99 / US$70.99 X

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An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics

Second edition

Bradley W. Carroll

Dale A. Ostlie

A comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the entire astrophysics curriculum in one volume.

September 2017 246 x 189 mm 1359pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42216-1 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 X

COSMOLOGY, RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION

A Student’s Guide to General Relativity

Norman Gray

Presents the key features of general relativity to help students understand its core ideas and the basics of differential geometry.

Student’s Guides

January 2019 228 x 152 mm 162pp 29 b/w illus.  1 table

PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-63479-0 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 P

A Course in Cosmology

From Theory to Practice

Dragan Huterer

A pedagogical approach to cosmology that integrates theory with computational and dataanalysis techniques, to prepare readers for further research.

April 2023 253 x 203 mm c.436pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-51359-0 Hardback c. £49.99 / c. US$64.99 X

Cosmology

Daniel Baumann

Based on the author’s popular lecture notes, this advanced textbook provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to cosmology.

June 2022 246 x 189 mm 477pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83807-8 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99 X

A First Course in General Relativity

Third edition

Bernard Schutz

This widely used textbook explains general relativity for advanced undergraduates, requiring only a minimal background in mathematics.

June 2022 246 x 189 mm 512pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-49267-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99 X

Gravity’s Fatal Attraction

Black Holes in the Universe

Third edition

Mitchell Begelman

Martin Rees

This lavishly illustrated text, by two leading experts, presents all the current evidence for black holes and their cosmic context.

November 2020 246 x 189 mm 350pp PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-81905-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$31.99 X

Gravity

An Introduction to Einstein’s General

Relativity

James B. Hartle

Best-selling, accessible physics-first introduction to GR uses minimal new mathematics and begins with the essential physical applications.

June 2021 234 x 191 mm 602pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-51754-3 Hardback £44.99 / US$59.99 X

Spacetime and Geometry

An Introduction to General Relativity

Sean M. Carroll

An accessible introductory textbook on general relativity, covering the theory’s foundations, mathematical formalism and major applications.

August 2019 246 x 189 mm 516pp 108 b/w illus.

HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-48839-6 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

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Modern General Relativity

Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology

Mike Guidry

Introduces the physics of general relativity in relation to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves.

January 2019 246 x 189 mm 622pp 1500 b/w illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-19789-3 Hardback £50.99 / US$70.99 X

General Relativity: The Essentials

Carlo Rovelli

A straightforward introduction to General Relativity, explaining the physical, philosophical and mathematical ideas it is built on.

September 2021 229 x 152 mm 180pp PB, EB, CO 978-1-00-901369-7 Paperback £14.99 / US$19.99 G

Introduction to Cosmology

Second edition

Barbara Ryden

A substantial update of this award-winning and highly regarded cosmology textbook, for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy.

November 2016 247 x 174 mm 276pp 75 b/w illus.  5 tables

HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-15483-4 Hardback £39.99 / US$52.99 X

Gravitational Lensing

This book presents the basics of gravitational lensing, accessible to students and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds.

June 2017 247 x 174 mm 234pp 87 b/w illus.  14 colour illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-12976-4 Hardback £41.99 / US$52.99 X

NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS

Phenomenology of Particle Physics

André Rubbia

Addresses the theoretical and experimental phenomenology of particle physics for two-semester Masters and graduate courses.

May 2022 253 x 203 mm 1110pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-51934-9 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 X

Introduction to the Standard Model and Beyond Quantum Field Theory, Symmetries and Phenomenology

Stuart Raby

Develops a practical understanding of the theoretical concepts required to understand the Standard Model for a two-semester graduate course.

July 2021 246 x 189 mm 636pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-49419-9 Hardback £59.99 / US$77.99 X

Elementary Particle Physics

An Intuitive Introduction

Andrew J. Larkoski

Introduces the fundamentals of particle physics with a focus on modern developments and an intuitive physical interpretation of results.

May 2019 253 x 203 mm 506pp 92 b/w illus.  7 tables  127 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-49698-8 Hardback £44.99 / US$59.99 X

Foundations of Nuclear and Particle Physics

T. William Donnelly

Joseph A. Formaggio

Barry R. Holstein

Richard G. Milner

Bernd Surrow

This textbook brings together nuclear and particle physics, balancing theoretical and experimental perspectives for graduates and upper undergraduates.

April 2017 246 x 189 mm 658pp HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-76511-4 Hardback £66.99 / US$88.99 X

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Modern Elementary Particle Physics

Explaining and Extending the Standard Model

Second edition

Gordon Kane

An updated edition on the now completed Structural Model, providing an invaluable synthesis of cutting-edge research for students and scientists.

February 2017 246 x 189 mm 240pp 50 b/w illus.

HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-16508-3 Hardback £47.99 / US$61.99 X

Modern Particle Physics

Mark Thomson

A comprehensive, up-to-date textbook integrating experimental results, including discovery of the Higgs boson, to convey the excitement of particle physics.

September 2013 246 x 189 mm 570pp 147 b/w illus.  175 exercises

HB, EB, HE

978-1-107-03426-6 Hardback £45.99 / US$81.99 X

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

Classical Mechanics to Gauge Field Theories

Anthony G. Williams

This detailed and self-contained presentation of quantum field theory is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses.

August 2022 254 x 203 mm 792pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-47090-2 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 X

Quantum Field Theory

A Diagrammatic Approach

Ronald Kleiss

A diagrammatic approach to introducing quantum field theory to graduate students in particle physics using Feynman diagrams.

June 2021 246 x 189 mm 558pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-48621-7 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 C

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

Horaţiu Năstase

A comprehensive, graduate-level textbook introducing quantum field theory, giving equal emphasis to operator and path integral formalisms.

October 2019 246 x 189 mm 730pp 5 b/w illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-49399-4 Hardback £53.99 / US$71.99 X

Quantum Field Theory

From Basics to Modern Topics

François Gelis

A rigorous and self-contained text reviewing the fundamentals of quantum field theory and exploring advanced topics and modern techniques.

July 2019 246 x 189 mm 608pp 100 b/w illus.  5 tables  184 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-48090-1 Hardback £47.99 / US$63.99 X

Problems in Quantum Field Theory

With Fully-Worked Solutions

François Gelis

A collection of problems in QFT, with complete solutions, for graduate students taking their first or second course.

August 2021 254 x 178 mm 375pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-97235-2 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 P

Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model

Matthew

A modern introduction to quantum field theory for graduates, providing intuitive, physical explanations supported by realworld applications and homework problems.

March 2014 246 x 189 mm 863pp 39 b/w illus.  191 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-03473-0 Hardback £64.99 / US$86.99 X

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A First Course in String Theory

Second

Once again faithful to its goal of making string theory accessible to undergraduates – and now also covers AdS/CFT correspondence.

January 2009 246 x 189 mm 694pp 86 b/w illus.  180 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-88032-9 Hardback £54.99 / US$70.99 X

QUANTUM PHYSICS

A Student’s Guide to the Schrödinger Equation

A clear guide to the key concepts and mathematical techniques underlying the Schrödinger equation, including homework problems and fully worked solutions.

Student’s Guides

February 2020 228 x 152 mm 234pp 69 b/w illus.   PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-81978-7 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 P

A Student’s Guide to Atomic Physics

Mark Fox

A concise overview of the fundamental concepts and applications of atomic physics for students including examples, problems, and diagrams of key concepts.

Student’s Guides

June 2018 228 x 152 mm 292pp 83 b/w illus.  27 tables   PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-44631-0 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 P

Quantum Mechanics A Paradigms Approach

This popular undergraduate quantum mechanics textbook adopts a novel and intuitive approach to teaching quantum mechanics.

September 2022 253 x 203 mm 590pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-00-931061-1 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

Quantum Mechanics

A Mathematical Introduction

Andrew J. Larkoski

This innovative textbook takes the unique perspective of introducing and solving problems in quantum mechanics using linear algebra methods

December 2022 254 x 178 mm c.404pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-00-910050-2 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 X

Quantum Mechanics

A Graduate Course

Horatiu Nastase

A comprehensive, modern description of Quantum Mechanics at the graduate level, focused on developing the formalism and its applications.

August 2022 254 x 203 mm c.700pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83873-3 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 X

Quantum Mechanics

Arjun Berera

Luigi Del Debbio

Presents a distinctive and modern treatment of quantum mechanics, including detailed chapters on group theory and quantum entanglement.

October 2021 246 x 189 mm 500pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42333-5 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99 X

Modern Quantum Mechanics

Third edition

J. J. Sakurai

Jim Napolitano

A comprehensive and engaging textbook, providing a graduatelevel, non-historical, modern introduction of quantum mechanical concepts.

September 2020 246 x 189 mm 566pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-47322-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$77.99 X

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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Third edition

David J. Griffiths

Darrell

A clear and accessible introduction to theory and applications of quantum mechanics for junior/ senior undergraduate students of physics.

August 2018 246 x 189 mm 508pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-18963-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$75.99 X

Quantum Computation and Quantum Information

10th Anniversary Edition

Michael A. Nielsen

Isaac L. Chuang

This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context.

December 2010 247 x 174 mm 702pp 200 b/w illus.  10 tables  598 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-00217-3 Hardback £56.99 / US$75.99 X

Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics

Marcos Mariño

An advanced quantum mechanics textbook that provides a unique pedagogical introduction to highlevel topics in the field.

December 2021 254 x 178 mm 400pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-49587-5 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 C

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

Modern Condensed Matter Physics

Steven M. Girvin

Kun Yang

Comprehensive and accessible coverage from the basics to advanced topics in modern quantum condensed matter physics.

February 2019 246 x 189 mm 714pp 247 b/w illus.  2 tables   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-13739-4 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X

Fundamentals of Condensed

Matter

Physics

Marvin L. Cohen

Steven G. Louie

Covering all the central areas and contemporary topics of this diverse field, Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics is a much-needed textbook for graduate students.

May 2016 246 x 189 mm 460pp 246 b/w illus.  9 tables  100 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-51331-9 Hardback £57.99 / US$77.99 X

Solid State Physics

Essential Concepts

Second edition

David W. Snoke

Focuses on the essential concepts needed for an intuitive understanding of modern solid state theory and its experimental applications.

January 2020 246 x 189 mm 765pp 265 b/w illus.  270 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-19198-3 Hardback £65.99 / US$86.99 X

Quantum Theory of Materials

Efthimios Kaxiras

John D. Joannopoulos

An accessible overview of the concepts and tools essential to the physics of materials, with applications, exercises, and color figures.

June 2019 246 x 189 mm 674pp 242 colour illus.  45 tables  125 exercises

HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-11711-1 Hardback £51.99 / US$71.99 X

Physics of Electronic Materials

Principles and Applications

Jørgen Rammer

A comprehensive textbook explaining the physics of electronic materials and describing numerous practical applications of electronic devices.

March 2017 246 x 189 mm 450pp 276 b/w illus.

HB, EB 978-1-107-08494-0 Hardback £45.99 / US$58.99 X

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Solid State Materials Chemistry

Patrick

Pavel Karen

John

Thomas Vogt

A modern and thorough treatment of the field for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science and chemistry.

April 2021 246 x 189 mm 708pp HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-87325-3 Hardback £69.99 / US$84.99 X

BIOPHYSICS

Methods in Molecular Biophysics

Structure, Dynamics, Function for Biology and Medicine

Second edition

Nathan R. Zaccai

Igor N. Serdyuk

Joseph Zaccai

A comprehensive graduate textbook explaining key physical methods in biology, reflecting the very latest research in this fast-moving field.

May 2017 276 x 219 mm 702pp 825 b/w illus.  HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-05637-4 Hardback £49.99 / US$65.99 X

Introductory Physics for Biological Scientists

Christof M. Aegerter

An introduction to the fundamental physical principles related to the study of biological phenomena, structured around relevant biological examples.

November 2018 246 x 189 mm 460pp 102 b/w illus.  122 colour illus.  11 tables   PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-46650-9 Paperback £54.99 / US$74.99 P

OPTICS

A Student’s Guide to Maxwell’s Equations

Daniel Fleisch

A guide for undergraduate and graduate courses in electromagnetism and electromagnetics.

Student’s Guides

January 2008 228 x 152 mm 142pp 63 b/w illus.  39 exercises   PB, HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-70147-1 Paperback £23.99 / US$31.99 P

Nonlinear Photonics

Jia-Ming Liu

A robust introduction to real-world nonlinear photonics for students of electrical engineering.

January 2022 246 x 189 mm 606pp

HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-51252-4 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 X

Quantum Optics

Girish S. Agarwal

Ideal for graduate courses on quantum optics, this textbook provides an up-to-date account of basic principles and applications.

November 2012 246 x 189 mm 504pp 235 b/w illus.  147 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-00640-9 Hardback £63.99 / US$103.99 X

Introduction to Optics

Third edition

Frank L. Pedrotti

Leno M. Pedrotti

Leno S. Pedrotti

A comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the main areas of optics and its modern applications.

December 2017 279 x 216 mm 658pp

HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42826-2 Hardback £50.99 / US$65.99 X

Introduction to Optical Microscopy

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Presents a fully updated, selfcontained textbook covering the core theory and practice of both classical and modern optical microscopy techniques.

August 2019 246 x 189 mm 462pp 164 b/w illus.  192 exercises

HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42830-9 Hardback £75.99 / US$105.00 X

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A First Course in Laboratory Optics

Andri

Learn the essential skills of laboratory optics and its underlying theoretical framework with seven key experiments.

June 2021 253 x 177 mm 300pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-48885-3 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 P

Principles of Photonics

Jia-Ming Liu

A comprehensive and selfcontained introductory text covering all the fundamental concepts and major principles of photonics.

November 2016 246 x 189 mm 444pp 117 b/w illus.   HB, EB, CO 978-1-107-16428-4 Hardback £77.99 / US$102.00 C

Imaging Optics

This comprehensive and selfcontained text for researchers and professionals presents a detailed account of optical imaging from the viewpoint of both ray and wave optics.

May 2019 246 x 189 mm 984pp 557 b/w illus.  59 tables

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Jensen

This introductory textbook provides detailed coverage of the rapidly growing field of complexity science, for a broad audience of readers.

November 2022 254 x 178 mm 458pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83476-6 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 X

A First Course in Network Science

Filippo Menczer

A practical introduction to network science for students across business, cognitive science, neuroscience, sociology, biology, engineering and other disciplines.

February 2020 246 x 189 mm 300pp 131 b/w illus.  131 colour illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-47113-8 Hardback £34.99 / US$44.99 X

Network Science

Albert-László Barabási

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Illustrated throughout in full colour, this pioneering text is the only book you need for an introduction to network science.

July 2016 246 x 189 mm 475pp

371 colour illus.  12 tables  30 exercises

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Data-Driven Science and Engineering

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J. Nathan Kutz

A textbook covering data-science and machine learning methods for modelling and control in engineering and science, with Python and MATLAB®

May 2022 253 x 177 mm 614pp

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March 2022 253 x 177 mm 350pp

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Machine Learning with Neural Networks

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Modern introduction to machine learning with neural networks. Key principles of the topic are described alongside cutting-edge applications.

October 2021 244 x 170 mm 260pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-49493-9 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 P

An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers

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Hannah Aizenman

Erin Manette Cartas Espinel

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Textbook that uses examples and Jupyter notebooks from across the sciences and engineering to teach Python programming.

July 2022 246 x 189 mm 766pp PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-70112-9 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 X

Numerical Methods in Physics with Python

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A standalone text for courses on computational physics combining idiomatic Python, foundational numerical methods, and physics applications.

August 2020 246 x 189 mm 604pp PB, HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-73893-4 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99 P

GENERAL PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS

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N. Felder

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September 2022 254 x 203 mm 756pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-84289-1 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 X

Physics Behind Music

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March 2023 254 x 178 mm c.322pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-94870-8 Paperback c.£29.99 / c.US$39.99 X

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Daniel A. Fleisch

This book explains vectors and tensors in plain language to give undergraduate and beginning graduate students a better understanding.

Student’s Guides

September 2011 228 x 152 mm 206pp 80 b/w illus.  50 exercises   PB, HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-17190-8 Paperback £23.99 / US$31.99 P

A Student’s Guide to Laplace Transforms

Daniel Fleisch

Clear explanations and supportive online material develop an intuitive understanding of the meaning and use of Laplace.

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January 2022 229 x 152 mm 218pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-00-909629-4 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 P

Mathematical Methods and Physical Insights

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This upper-level undergraduate text’s unique approach enables students to develop both physical insight and mathematical intuition.

June 2022 246 x 189 mm 786pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-15641-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X

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A First Course

Mike Guidry

Yang Sun

A pedagogical introduction to the modern applications of groups, algebras, and topology for undergraduate and graduate students in physics.

March 2022 246 x 189 mm 664pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-316-51861-8 Hardback £59.99 / US$79.99 X

Intermediate Dynamics

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Patrick Hamill

A comprehensive but accessible advanced undergraduate treatment of classical mechanics, adaptable to a one or two-semester course.

April 2022 246 x 189 mm 616pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-00-909847-2 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X

Modern Classical Mechanics

T. M. Helliwell

V. V. Sahakian

Presents classical mechanics as a thriving field with strong connections to modern physics, with numerous worked examples and homework problems.

December 2020 246 x 189 mm 704pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-83497-1 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X

An Introduction to Mechanics

Second edition

Daniel Kleppner

Robert Kolenkow

This second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for firstand second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics.

December 2013 246 x 189 mm 566pp 675 b/w illus.  241 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-19811-0 Hardback £53.99 / US$70.99 X

Introductory

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This textbook gives a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the mathematics of incompressible fluid mechanics and its many applications.

December 2021 244 x 170 mm 334pp PB, HB, EB, HE 978-1-00-907470-4 Paperback £34.99 / US$47.99 P

Essential Statistical Physics

Malcolm P. Kennett

Delivers a clear and concise exposition of key topics in statistical physics, accompanied by detailed derivations and practice problems.

July 2020 246 x 189 mm 260pp 78 b/w illus.

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Introduction to Electrodynamics

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David J. Griffiths

This is a re-issued and affordable printing of the widely used undergraduate electrodynamics textbook.

June 2017 234 x 191 mm 620pp 453 b/w illus.  11 tables   HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42041-9 Hardback £54.99 / US$71.99 X

Electricity and Magnetism

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Edward M. Purcell

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A new edition of a classic textbook, introducing students to electricity and magnetism, featuring SI units and additional examples and problems.

March 2013 234 x 203 mm 853pp 614 b/w illus.  592 exercises   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-01402-2 Hardback £52.99 / US$70.99 X

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Modern Electrodynamics

An engaging writing style and a strong focus on the physics make this graduate-level textbook a must-have for electromagnetism students.

February 2013 246 x 189 mm 998pp 515 b/w illus.  579 exercises

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The Physics of Energy

A comprehensive and unified introduction to the science of energy sources, uses, and systems for students, scientists, engineers, and professionals.

January 2018 279 x 219 mm 894pp 600 b/w illus.  100 colour illus.   HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-01665-1 Hardback £59.99 / US$81.99 X

Physical Mathematics

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With examples drawn from contemporary physics this book clearly explains the mathematics graduate students need to succeed in their courses.

August 2019 247 x 174 mm 778pp 71 b/w illus.  465 exercises

HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-47003-2 Hardback £65.99 / US$86.99 X

Mathematics for Physicists

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Jan von Delft

Introduces fundamental concepts and computational methods of mathematics from the perspective of physicists.

February 2019 246 x 189 mm 720pp 313 b/w illus.

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Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering

A Comprehensive Guide

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This highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook teaches all the mathematics for undergraduate courses in the physical sciences.

March 2006 247 x 174 mm 1359pp 235 b/w illus.  820 exercises

HB, EB, HE 978-0-521-67971-8 Paperback £39.99 / US$73.99 X

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