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Kitchin, C. R |
Understanding Gravitational Waves |
I11780 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Eidem??ller, Dirk |
Nuclear Power Explained |
I11776 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Gato-Rivera, Beatriz |
Antimatter |
I11735 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Zdora, Marie-Christine |
X-ray Phase-Contrast Imaging Using Near-Field Speckles |
I11727 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Rosmej, Frank B |
Plasma Atomic Physics |
I11681 |
2021 |
eBook |
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Jayant Vishnu Narlikar |
Frontier between physics and astronomy |
001533 |
1989 |
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| Title | Understanding Gravitational Waves |
| Author(s) | Kitchin, C. R |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XIV, 413 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The birth of a completely new branch of observational astronomy is a rare and exciting occurrence. For a long time, our theories about gravitational waves???proposed by Albert Einstein and others more than a hundred years ago???could never be fully proven, since we lacked the proper technology to do it. That all changed when, on September 14, 2015, instruments at the LIGO Observatory detected gravitational waves for the first time. This book explores the nature of gravitational waves???what they are, where they come from, why they are so significant and why nobody could prove they existed before now. Written in plain language and interspersed with additional explanatory tutorials, it will appeal to lay readers, science enthusiasts, physical science students, amateur astronomers and to professional scientists and astronomers |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030742072 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Classical and Quantum Gravity
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. GRAVITATION
6. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
7. Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy
8. PHYSICS
9. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
10. Physics???Philosophy
11. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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| Title | Nuclear Power Explained |
| Author(s) | Eidem??ller, Dirk |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XIV, 313 p. 107 illus., 69 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | From World War II to the present day, nuclear power has remained a controversial topic in the public eye. In the wake of ongoing debates about energy and the environment, policymakers and laypeople alike are once more asking the questions posed by countless others over the decades: What actually happens in a nuclear power plant? Can we truly trust nuclear energy to be safe and reliable? Where does all that radiation and waste go? This book explains everything you would want to know about nuclear power in a compelling and accessible way. Split into three parts, it walks readers through the basics of nuclear physics and radioactivity; the history of nuclear power usage, including the most important events and disasters; the science and engineering behind nuclear power plants; the politics and policies of various nations; and finally, the long-term societal impact of such technology, from uranium mining and proliferation to final disposal. Featured along the way are dozens of behind-the-scenes, full-color images of nuclear facilities. Written in a nontechnical style with minimal equations, this book will appeal to lay readers, policymakers and professionals looking to acquire a well-rounded view about this complex subject |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030726706 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
5. NUCLEAR ENERGY
6. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
7. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
8. PHYSICS
9. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
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| Title | Antimatter : What It Is and Why It's Important in Physics and Everyday Life |
| Author(s) | Gato-Rivera, Beatriz |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XVI, 296 p. 138 illus., 98 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Antimatter is one of the most fascinating aspects of Particle Physics, and matter-antimatter annihilation the most energetic process in the universe. If they existed, everyday objects made of antimatter would look exactly like those made of ordinary matter, as would antimatter stars. We live surrounded by antimatter, since showers of matter and antimatter particles fall incessantly on the Earth's surface, some of them penetrating our buildings. Furthermore, many things around us - bananas, for example - actually emit antielectrons. This book first introduces the essentials of particle physics and the nature of particles and antiparticles. It describes the discovery of antimatter particles and explains how they are produced, where they are found, and how antistars could be spotted; it also introduces cosmic rays, particle accelerators, dark matter, dark energy and nuclear reactions in stars. The enigma of the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe is discussed as are the very real applications of antimatter in hospitals, in industry and in cutting-edge research and technology, Non-specialist readers will find here a wealth of fascinating and accessible information to deepen their appreciation of antimatter |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030677916 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. COSMOLOGY
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. Elementary particles (Physics)
6. Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory
7. PHYSICS
8. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
9. QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
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| Title | X-ray Phase-Contrast Imaging Using Near-Field Speckles |
| Author(s) | Zdora, Marie-Christine |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XXI, 337 p. 102 illus., 88 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | This thesis presents research on novel X-ray imaging methods that improve the study of specimens with small density differences, revealing their inner structure and density distribution. Exploiting the phase shift of X-rays in a material can significantly increase the image contrast compared to conventional absorption imaging. This thesis provides a practical guide to X-ray phase-contrast imaging with a strong focus on X-ray speckle-based imaging, the most recently developed phase-sensitive method. X-ray speckle-based imaging only requires a piece of abrasive paper in addition to the standard X-ray imaging setup. Its simplicity and robustness combined with the compatibility with laboratory X-ray sources, make it an ideal candidate for wide user uptake in a range of fields. An in-depth overview of the state of the art of X-ray speckle-based imaging and its latest developments is given in this thesis. It, furthermore, explores a broad range of applications, from X-ray optics characterisation, to biomedical imaging for 3D virtual histology and geological studies of volcanic rocks, demonstrating is promising potential. Moreover, the speckle-based technique is placed in the context of other phase-sensitive X-ray imaging methods to assist in the choice of a suitable method, hence serving as a guide and reference work for future users |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030663292 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. PHYSICS
5. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
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| Title | Plasma Atomic Physics |
| Author(s) | Rosmej, Frank B;Astapenko, Valery A;Lisitsa, Valery S |
| Publication | Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. |
| Description | XXIII, 648 p. 143 illus., 109 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Plasma Atomic Physics provides an overview of the elementary processes within atoms and ions in plasmas, and introduces readers to the language of atomic spectra and light emission, allowing them to explore the various and fascinating radiative properties of matter. The book familiarizes readers with the complex quantum-mechanical descriptions of electromagnetic and collisional processes, while also developing a number of effective qualitative models that will allow them to obtain adequately comprehensive descriptions of collisional-radiative processes in dense plasmas, dielectronic satellite emissions and autoionizing states, hollow ion X-ray emissions, polarized atoms and ions, hot electrons, charge exchange, atomic population kinetics, and radiation transport. Numerous applications to plasma spectroscopy and experimental data are presented, which concern magnetic confinement fusion, inertial fusion, laser-produced plasmas, and X-ray free-electron lasers??? interaction with matter. Particular highlights include the development of quantum kinetics to a level surpassing the almost exclusively used quasi-classical approach in atomic population kinetics, the introduction of the recently developed Quantum-F-Matrix-Theory (QFMT) to study the impact of plasma microfields on atomic populations, and the Enrico Fermi equivalent photon method to develop the ???Plasma Atom???, where the response properties and oscillator strength distribution are represented with the help of a local plasma frequency of the atomic electron density. Based on courses held by the authors, this material will assist students and scientists studying the complex processes within atoms and ions in different kinds of plasmas by developing relatively simple but highly effective models. Considerable attention is paid to a number of qualitative models that deliver physical transparency, while extensive tables and formulas promote the practical and useful application of complex theories and provide effective tools for non-specialist readers |
| ISBN,Price | 9783030059682 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. EBOOK
3. EBOOK - SPRINGER
4. LASER
5. LASERS
6. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
7. PHYSICS
8. PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
9. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics
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