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The Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
The Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
by Jeffrey A. Barrett
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Hugh Everett III was an American physicist best known for his many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, which formed the basis of his PhD thesis at Princeton University in 1957. Although counterintuitive, Everett's revolutionary formulation of... (read more)

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Gravity: How the Weakest Force in the Universe Shaped Our Lives
Gravity: How the Weakest Force in the Universe Shaped Our Lives
by Brian Clegg
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A history of gravity, and a study of its importance and relevance to our lives, as well as its influence on other areas of science. Physicists will tell you that four forces control the universe. Of these, gravity may the most obvious, but it is also the... (read more)

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Applications of Turbulent and Multi-Phase Combustion
Applications of Turbulent and Multi-Phase Combustion
by Kenneth Kuan-yun Kuo
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A hands-on, integrated approach to solving combustion problems in diverse areas An understanding of turbulence, combustion, and multiphase reacting flows is essential for engineers and scientists in many industries, including power genera-tion, jet and... (read more)

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Atmosphere, Clouds, and Climate
Atmosphere, Clouds, and Climate
by David Randall
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The atmosphere is critical to climate change. It can amplify shifts in the climate system, and also mitigate them. This primer offers a short, reader-friendly introduction to these atmospheric processes and how they work, written by a leading expert on... (read more)

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Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell
Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell
by Anupam Garg
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This graduate-level physics textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of the basic principles and phenomena of classical electromagnetism. While many electromagnetism texts use the subject to teach mathematical methods of physics, here the emphasis is... (read more)

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The Climate of the Mediterranean Region
The Climate of the Mediterranean Region
by P. Lionello
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The Mediterranean region contains a diverse and interesting climate ranging from areas with permanent glaciers to areas of subtropical, semiarid regions. The region is potentially sensitive to climate change and its progress has environmental, social... (read more)

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An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics
An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics
by Marcel Goossens
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Most of the visible matter in the universe exists in the plasma state. Plasmas are of major importance for space physics, solar physics, and astrophysics. On Earth they are essential for magnetic controlled thermonuclear fusion. This textbook collects... (read more)

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Diffusion Phenomena: Cases and Studies
Diffusion Phenomena: Cases and Studies
by Richard Ghez
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This second edition is extensively revised from the author's successful "A Primer of Diffusion Problems" (Wiley, 1988), and includes new exercises, three new appendices, and a new chapter on surface rate limitation and segregation. The goal of Diffusion... (read more)

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New Results in Numerical and Experimental Fluid Mechanics VII: Contributions to the 16th Stab/Dglr Symposium Aachen, Germany 2008
New Results in Numerical and Experimental Fluid Mechanics VII: Contributions to the 16th Stab/Dglr Symposium Aachen, Germany 2008
by Andreas Dillmann
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This volume contains the contributions to the 16. Symposium of the STAB (German Aero-space Aerodynamics Association). In this association all those German scientists and engineers from universities, research establishments and industry are involved, who... (read more)

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Mechanics and Physics of Porous Solids
Mechanics and Physics of Porous Solids
by Olivier Coussy
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Mechanics and Physics of Porous Solids addresses the mechanics and physics of deformable porous materials whose porous space is filled by one or several fluid mixtures interacting with the solid matrix. Coussy uses the language of thermodynamics to frame... (read more)

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Solar Electromagnetic Radiation Study for Solar Cycle 22: Proceedings of the Solers22 Workshop Held at the National Solar Observatory, Sacramento Peak, Sunspot, New Mexico, u.s.a., June 17-21, 1996
Solar Electromagnetic Radiation Study for Solar Cycle 22: Proceedings of the Solers22 Workshop Held at the National Solar Observatory, Sacramento Peak, Sunspot, New Mexico, u.s.a., June 17-21, 1996
by Judit M. Pap
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Measurements of solar irradiance, both bolometric and at various wavelengths, over the last two decades have established conclusively that the solar energy flux varies on a wide range of time scales, from minutes to the 11-year solar cycle. The major... (read more)

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Defects in Liquid Crystals: Computer Simulations, Theory, and Experiments
Defects in Liquid Crystals: Computer Simulations, Theory, and Experiments
by Oleg D. Lavrentovich
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Topological defects are the subject of intensive studies in many different branches of physics ranging from cosmology to liquid crystals and from elementary particles to colloids and biological systems. Liquid crystals are fascinating materials which... (read more)

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Quantum Computation and Quantum Communication: Theory and Experiments
Quantum Computation and Quantum Communication: Theory and Experiments
by Mladen Pavičić
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The field of quantum computing has experienced rapid development and many different experimental and theoretical groups have emerged worldwide.This book presents the key elements of quantum computation and communication theories and their implementation... (read more)

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Lepton Dipole Moments
Lepton Dipole Moments
by B. Lee Roberts
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This book provides a self-contained description of the measurements of the magnetic dipole moments of the electron and muon, along with a discussion of the measurements of the fine structure constant, and the theory associated with magnetic dipole... (read more)

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The Search for Superstrings, Symmetry, and the Theory of Everything
The Search for Superstrings, Symmetry, and the Theory of Everything
by John R. Gribbin
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Examines the "superstrings" theory, following the major breakthroughs of the 1990s that offer critical insight into how subatomic particles work, and thus all the forces of nature. By the author of In Search of Schro+a5dinger's Cat. 20,000 first printing.... (read more)

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Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness
Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness
by Bruce Rosenblum
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Quantum mechanics is the most successful theory in science and the basis for one-third of our economy. Its history is a long and rich one, and even today remains a controversial topic of discussion for scientists, interested laypersons, and the media. In... (read more)

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Optoelectronic Devices: Advanced Simulation and Analysis
Optoelectronic Devices: Advanced Simulation and Analysis
by Joachim Piprek
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Optoelectronic devices transform electrical signals into optical signals (and vice versa) by utilizing the interaction of electrons and light. Advanced software tools for the design and analysis of such devices have been developed in recent years... (read more)

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Thermodynamics of Fluids under Flow
Thermodynamics of Fluids under Flow
by David Jou
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The book analyzes the thermodynamic aspects of several phenomena induced by flow in fluid systems. It begins with a macroscopic formulation of the thermodynamic theory, within the framework of extended irreversible thermodynamics, and compares it with... (read more)

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An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Physics Laboratory: Fiscal Year 2010
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Physics Laboratory: Fiscal Year 2010
by Panel on Physics
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"The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physics Laboratory is to support U.S. industry, government, and the scientific community by providing measurement services and research for electronic, optical, and radiation... (read more)

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Tornado Alley: Monster Storms of the Great Plains
Tornado Alley: Monster Storms of the Great Plains
by Howard B. Bluestein
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A veteran stormchaser draws on his own experiences searching for and photographing these powerful storms across the Great Plains of America to detail the history of the study of tornadoes and the thunderstorms that spawn them, and documents encounters... (read more)

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