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Musielak, Zdzislaw |
Three Body Dynamics and Its Applications to Exoplanets |
I10411 |
2017 |
eBook |
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Baity Jesi, Marco |
Spin Glasses |
I10400 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Orchiston, Wayne |
Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy |
I10397 |
2016 |
eBook |
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| 14 |
Talbot, Chris |
David Bohm: Causality and Chance, Letters to Three Women |
I10371 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| 15 |
Vanderwerf, Dennis F |
The Story of Light Science |
I10368 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| 16 |
Atmanspacher, Harald |
From Chemistry to Consciousness |
I10367 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Barrett, Ross |
Physics: The Ultimate Adventure |
I10296 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Nassar, Antonio B |
Bohmian Mechanics, Open Quantum Systems and Continuous Measurements |
I10293 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| 19 |
de Gosson, Maurice A |
Born-Jordan Quantization |
I10290 |
2016 |
eBook |
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Gavrilov, Mom??ilo |
Experiments on the Thermodynamics of Information Processing |
I10286 |
2017 |
eBook |
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| Title | Three Body Dynamics and Its Applications to Exoplanets |
| Author(s) | Musielak, Zdzislaw;Quarles, Billy |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | VIII, 109 p. 26 illus., 21 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This brief book provides an overview of the gravitational orbital evolution of few-body systems, in particular those consisting of three bodies. The authors present the historical context that begins with the origin of the problem as defined by Newton, which was followed up by Euler, Lagrange, Laplace, and many others. Additionally, they consider the modern works from the 20th and 21st centuries that describe the development of powerful analytical methods by Poincare and others. The development of numerical tools, including modern symplectic methods, are presented as they pertain to the identification of short-term chaos and long term integrations of the orbits of many astronomical architectures such as stellar triples, planets in binaries, and single stars that host multiple exoplanets. The book includes some of the latest discoveries from the Kepler and now K2 missions, as well as applications to exoplanets discovered via the radial velocity method. Specifically, the authors give a unique perspective in relation to the discovery of planets in binary star systems and the current search for extrasolar moons |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319582269 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTROPHYSICS
2. Astrophysics and Astroparticles
3. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory
4. CLASSICAL MECHANICS
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. GRAVITATION
8. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
9. MECHANICS
10. PHYSICS
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| Title | Spin Glasses : Criticality and Energy Landscapes |
| Author(s) | Baity Jesi, Marco |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XXIX, 221 p. 71 illus., 24 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This thesis addresses the surprising features of zero-temperature statics and dynamics of several spin glass models, including correlations between soft spins that arise spontaneously during avalanches, and the discovery of localized states that involve the presence of two-level systems. It also presents the only detailed historiographical research on the spin glass theory. Despite the extreme simplicity of their definition, spin glasses display a wide variety of non-trivial behaviors that are not yet fully understood. In this thesis the author sheds light on some of these, focusing on both the search for phase transitions under perturbations of Hamiltonians and the zero-temperature properties and responses to external stimuli. After introducing spin glasses and useful concepts on phase transitions and numerics, the results of two massive Monte Carlo campaigns on three-dimensional systems are presented: The first of these examines the de Almeida???Thouless transition, and proposes a new finite-size scaling ansatz, which accelerates the convergence to the thermodynamic limit. The second reconstructs the phase diagram of the Heisenberg spin glass with random exchange anisotropy. |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319412313 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Ceramics
2. Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials
3. Composite materials
4. Composites (Materials)
5. EBOOK
6. EBOOK - SPRINGER
7. GLASS
8. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
9. Numerical and Computational Physics, Simulation
10. Phase transitions (Statistical physics)
11. Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems
12. PHYSICS
13. QUANTUM COMPUTERS
14. Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics
15. SPINTRONICS
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| I10400 |
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| Title | Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy : Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits |
| Author(s) | Orchiston, Wayne |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XLV, 688 p. 397 illus., 152 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Professor Orchiston is a foremost authority on the subject of New Zealand astronomy, and here are the collected papers of his fruitful studies in this area, including both those published many years ago and new material. The papers herein review traditional Maori astronomy, examine the appearance of nautical astronomy practiced by Cook and his astronomers on their various stopovers in New Zealand during their three voyagers to the South Seas, and also explore notable nineteenth century New Zealand observatories historically, from significant telescopes now located in New Zealand to local and international observations made during the 1874 and 1882 transits of Venus and the nineteenth and twentieth century preoccupation of New Zealand amateur astronomers with comets and meteors. New Zealand astronomy has a truly rich history, extending from the Maori civilization in pre-European times through to the years when explorers and navigators discovered the region, up to pioneering research on the newly emerging field of radio astronomy during WWII and in the immediate post-war years. This survey of a neglected but rich national astronomical history, does the subject full and comprehensive justice |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319225661 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. HISTORY
7. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
8. HISTORY OF SCIENCE
9. PHYSICS
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| Title | The Story of Light Science : From Early Theories to Today's Extraordinary Applications |
| Author(s) | Vanderwerf, Dennis F |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XIV, 332 p. 218 illus., 5 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book traces the evolution of our understanding and utilization of light from classical antiquity and the early thoughts of Pythagoras to the present time. From the earliest recorded theories and experiments to the latest applications in photonic communication and computation, the ways in which light has been put to use are numerous and astounding. Indeed, some of the latest advances in light science are in fields that until recently belonged to the realm of science fiction. The author, writing for an audience of both students and other scientifically interested readers, describes fundamental investigations of the nature of light and ongoing methods to measure its speed as well as the emergence of the wave theory of light and the complementary photon theory. The importance of light in the theory of relativity is discussed as is the development of electrically-driven light sources and lasers. The information here covers the range of weak single-photon light sources to super-high power lasers and synchrotron light sources. Many cutting-edge topics are also introduced, including entanglement-based quantum communication through optical fibers and free space, quantum teleportation, and quantum computing. The nature and use of "squeezed light" - e.g. for gravitational wave detection - is another fascinating excursion, as is the topic of fabricated metamaterials, as used to create invisibility cloaks. Here the reader also learns about the realization of extremely slow speed and time-reversed light. The theories, experiments, and applications described in this book are, whenever possible, derived from original references. The many annotated drawings and level of detail make clear the goals, procedures, and conclusions of the original investigators. Where they are required, all specialist terms and mathematical symbols are defined and explained. The final part of the book covers light experi ments in the free space of the cosmos, and also speculates about scenarios for the cosmological origins of light and the expected fate of the photon in a dying universe. The final part of the book covers light experiments in the free space of the cosmos, and also speculates about scenarios for the cosmological origins of light and the expected fate of the photon in a dying universe |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319643168 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
4. LASERS
5. MICROWAVES
6. Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering
7. OPTICAL ENGINEERING
8. Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices
9. PHOTONICS
10. PHYSICS
11. Popular Science in Physics
12. QUANTUM COMPUTERS
13. Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics
14. SPINTRONICS
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| I10368 |
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| Title | From Chemistry to Consciousness : The Legacy of Hans Primas |
| Author(s) | Atmanspacher, Harald;M??ller-Herold, Ulrich |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XII, 154 p. 26 illus., 11 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book reflects on the significant and highly original scientific contributions of Hans Primas. A professor of chemistry at ETH Zurich from 1962 to 1995, Primas continued his research activities until his death in 2014. Over these 50 years and more, he worked on the foundations of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, contributed to a number of significant issues in theoretical chemistry, helped to clarify central topics in quantum theory and the philosophy of physics, suggested innovative ways of addressing interlevel relations in the philosophy of science, and introduced cutting-edge approaches in the flourishing young field of scientific studies of consciousness. His work in these areas of research and its continuing impact is described by noted experts, colleagues, and collaborators of Primas. All authors contextualize their contributions to facilitate the mutual dialog between these fields |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319435732 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
2. Cognitive psychology
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
6. NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
7. PHYSICS
8. QUANTUM PHYSICS
9. Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
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| Title | Physics: The Ultimate Adventure |
| Author(s) | Barrett, Ross;Delsanto, Pier Paolo;Tartaglia, Angelo |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. |
| Description | XVI, 218 p. 39 illus., 25 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book explains - in simple terms and with almost no math - the physics behind recent and glamorous discoveries in Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles (e.g. Higgs bosons) and Complexity Theory. En route it delves into the historical landmarks and revolutions that brought about our current understanding of the universe. The book is written mainly for those with little scientific background, both college students and lay readers alike, who are curious about the world of modern physics. Unsolved problems are highlighted and the philosophical implications of the sometimes astounding modern discoveries are discussed. Along the way the reader gains an insight into the mindset and methodology of a physicist |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319316918 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
3. ASTROPHYSICS
4. Classical and Continuum Physics
5. Continuum physics
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. Elementary particles (Physics)
9. Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
10. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
11. PHYSICS
12. Popular Science in Physics
13. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
14. QUANTUM PHYSICS
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| I10296 |
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| Title | Bohmian Mechanics, Open Quantum Systems and Continuous Measurements |
| Author(s) | Nassar, Antonio B;Miret-Art??s, Salvador |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XVII, 241 p. 19 illus., 12 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This book shows how Bohmian mechanics overcomes the need for a measurement postulate involving wave function collapse.????The measuring process plays a very important role in quantum mechanics. It has been??widely analyzed within??the Copenhagen approach through the Born and von Neumann postulates, with later extension due to L??ders.??In contrast, much less effort has been??invested in the measurement theory within the Bohmian mechanics framework. The continuous measurement (sharp and fuzzy, or strong and weak) problem is considered here??in this framework. The authors begin??by??generalizing the so-called Mensky approach, which is based on restricted path integral through quantum corridors. The measuring system is then considered to be an open quantum system following a stochastic Schr??dinger equation. Quantum stochastic trajectories (in the Bohmian sense)??and their role in??basic quantum processes are discussed in detail. The decoherence process is thereby described in terms of classical trajectories issuing from the violation of the noncrossing rule of quantum trajectories |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319536538 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. COMPLEX SYSTEMS
2. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
6. Measurement Science and Instrumentation
7. Measurement??????
8. PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS
9. PHYSICS
10. QUANTUM PHYSICS
11. STATISTICAL PHYSICS
12. Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems
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| Title | Experiments on the Thermodynamics of Information Processing |
| Author(s) | Gavrilov, Mom??ilo |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017. |
| Description | XVI, 147 p. 55 illus., 53 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This thesis reveals how the feedback trap technique, developed to trap small objects for biophysical measurement, could be adapted for the quantitative study of the thermodynamic properties of small systems. The experiments in this thesis are related to Maxwell???s demon, a hypothetical intelligent, ???neat fingered??? being that uses information to extract work from heat, apparently creating a perpetual-motion machine. ??The second law of thermodynamics should make that impossible, but how? That question has stymied physicists and provoked debate for a century and a half. The experiments in this thesis confirm a hypothesis proposed by Rolf Landauer over fifty years ago: that Maxwell???s demon would need to erase information, and that erasing information???resetting the measuring device to a standard starting state???requires dissipating as much energy as is gained. ??For his thesis work, the author used a ???feedback trap??? to study the motion of colloidal particles in ???v irtual potentials??? that may be manipulated arbitrarily. The feedback trap confines a freely diffusing particle in liquid by periodically measuring its position and applying an electric field to move it back to the origin |
| ISBN,Price | 9783319636948 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics
4. Measurement Science and Instrumentation
5. Measurement??????
6. PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS
7. PHYSICS
8. THERMODYNAMICS
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