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A Survey of Computational Physics Survey of Computational Physics: Introductory Computational Science Introductory Computational Science
by Rubin H. Landau  Synopsis Computational physics is a rapidly growing subfield of computational science, in large part because computers can solve previously intractable problems or simulate natural processes that do not have analytic solutions. The next step beyond Landau's First...
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Synchronization: From Simple to Complex (Springer Series in Synergetics)
by Dmitry Postnov Synopsis From Complexity to Simplicity is devoted to the fundamental phenomenon in physics a synchronization that occurs in coupled non-linear dissipative oscillators. Examples of such systems range from mechanical clocks to population dynamics, from human heart...
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Foundations of Quantum Physics
by Charles E. Burkhardt Publisher Comments Our book is meant to be a text for a first undergraduate course in quantum physics. Both of us have taught this course numerous times and have used several different texts, some of them excellent. Obviously, though, there are changes we would make and...
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Optical Coherence Tomography: Technology and Applications (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering)
by Wolfgang Drexler Publisher Comments Optical coherence tomography (OCT), the optical analog of ultrasound imaging, is a promising optical imaging technique that enables non-invasive, high resolution, cross-sectional in vivo imaging in biological tissue. A new generation ophthalmic OCT...
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Monograph Series on Nonlinear Science and Complexity #7: Quantum Mechanics of Non-Hamiltonian and Dissipative Systems
by Vasily Tarasov Synopsis Quantum Mechanics of Non-Hamiltonian and Dissipative Systems is self-contained and can be used by students without a previous course in modern mathematics and physics. The book describes the modern structure of the theory, and covers the fundamental...
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Philosophy and Foundations of Physics #4: The Ontology of Spacetime II
by Dennis Dieks Publisher Comments The sixteen papers collected in this volume are expanded and revised versions of talks delivered at the Second International Conference on the Ontology of Spacetime, organized by the International Society for the Advanced Study of Spacetime (John Earman,...
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Max Planck: Annalen Papers
by Dieter Hoffmann Publisher Comments This volume contains a collection of most notable original papers published in the journal 'Annalen der Physik' written by one of its renowned editors, Max Planck. These papers - reedited on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth - deal with...
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Trace Quantitative Analysis by Mass Spectrometry
by Bob Boyd Publisher Comments This book provides a serious introduction to the subject of mass spectrometry, providing the reader with the tools and information to be well prepared to perform such demanding work in a real-life laboratory. This essential tool bridges several subjects...
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Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle Over Global Warming
by Chris Mooney Publisher Comments Are hurricanes increasing in ferocity and frequency because of global warming? In the wake of Katrina, leading science journalist Chris Mooney follows the careers of top meteorologists on either side of this red-hot question through the 2006 hurricane...
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North Pole, South Pole: The Quest to Understand Earth's Magnetism (Awa Science)
by Gillian Turner Publisher Comments Going all the way back to the Roman legend of a shepherd whose iron-studded boots stuck to the rocks, this book charts the history of the earth's magnetism, which intrigued and stumped scientists and ordinary people for centuries. Absorbing and...
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Head First Physics: A Learner's Companion to Mechanics and Practical Physics
by Heather Lang Publisher Comments Wouldn't it be great if there were an introductory physics book that actually made the subject interesting? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This unusual book takes the stress out of learning introductory physics by providing a fun and...
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Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics #48: Theoretical Femtosecond Physics: Atoms and Molecules in Strong Laser Fields
by Frank Grobmann Synopsis Theoretical femtosecond physics is a new field of research. Theoretical investigations of atoms and molecules interacting with pulsed or continuous wave lasers of up to atomic field strengths are leading to an understanding of many challenging...
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Yellowstone's Rebirth by Fire: Rising from the Ashes of the 1988 Wildfires
by Karen Reinhart Synopsis In text and photographs, Reinhart examines the 1988 Yellowstone fires and their aftermath: smoke-shrouded skies, flaming forests, and fireballs that have been replaced by wildflowers, aspen stands, and rare Bicknell's geraniums. Reinhart also explores...
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Ergebnisse Der Mathematik Und Ihrer Grenzgebiete. 3. Folge / #51: The Geometry of Infinite-Dimensional Groups
by Boris Khesin Publisher Comments The aim of this monograph is to give an overview of various classes of infinite-dimensional Lie groups and their applications, mostly in Hamiltonian mechanics, fluid dynamics, integrable systems, and complex geometry. The authors have chosen to present...
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It Never Rains in Antarctica: And Other Freaky Facts about Climate, Land, and Nature
by Barbara Seuling Synopsis Table of Contents/Glossary/Index/Further/Reading Standards for the English Language Arts International Reading Association and National Council Teachers of English. Standard 1. Quizzes at www.picturewindowbooks.com...
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Particle Detection with Drift Chambers (Particle Acceleration and Detection)
by Werner Riegler Publisher Comments This volume presents a thorough introduction to the theory and operation of drift chambers, one of the most important modern methods of elementary particle detection. The topics, presented in a text-book style with many illustrations, include the basics...
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Out of the Blue: A History of Lightning: Science, Superstition, and Amazing Stories of Survival
by John Friedman Publisher Comments The odds of being hit by lightning each year are only about 1 in 750,000 in the U.S. And yet this rare phenomenon has inspired both fear and fascination for thousands of years. In this groundbreaking, brilliantly researched book, journalist John S...
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Visualizing #17: Visualizing Weather and Climate
by Alan H. Strahler Publisher Comments This exciting, new book will capture the reader's interest in weather and climate and then use that interest to engage them in activities that demonstrate the science that serves as the basis of the discipline. Sections such as Eye on the Atmosphere use...
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Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
by Robert W. Fox Publisher Comments One of the bestselling books in the field, Introduction to Fluid Mechanics continues to provide readers with a balanced and comprehensive approach to mastering critical concepts. The new seventh edition once again incorporates a proven problem-solving...
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Advanced Batteries: Materials Science Aspects
by Robert A. Huggins Publisher Comments Energy storage and conversion are critical components of important energy-related technologies. Advanced Batteries: Materials Science Aspects provides a basic discussion of materials science concepts and tools, designed to describe critical features that...
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