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by Niloy K Dutta & Xiang Zhang (University of Connecticut, USA) page

by Choonkyu Lee (Seoul National University, South Korea) & Hyunsoo Min (University of Seoul, South Korea)

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by Francesco Simoni (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy)

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edited by Bryan Gin-ge Chen (Leiden University, Netherlands), David Derbes (University of Chicago, USA), David Griffiths (Reed College, USA), Brian Hill (Saint Mary's College of California, USA), Richard Sohn (Kronos, Inc., Lowell, USA) & Yuan-Sen Ting (Harvard)

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by Kenneth R Lang (Tufts University, USA)

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by John Dirk Walecka (College of William and Mary, USA)

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by Amnon Aharony (Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel & Tel Aviv University, Israel) & Ora Entin-Wohlman (Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel & Tel Aviv University, Israel)

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edited by Andreas Fring (City, University of London, UK) & Neil Turok (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada)

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by Amir Levinson (Tel Aviv University, Israel)

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by Michela Petrini (University Pierre and Marie Curie, France), Gianfranco Pradisi (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy) & Alberto Zaffaroni (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy) page

by Hagen Kleinert (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany)

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by Martinus Veltman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA & NIKHEF, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

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by Yin Yeh (UC Davis) & V V Krishnan (California State University, Fresno, USA & UC Davis) page

edited by Mo-Lin Ge (Chern Institute of Mathematics, China), Antti J Niemi (Stockholm University, Sweden & Uppsala University, Sweden), KK Phua (NTU, Singapore) & Leon A Takhtajan (Stony Brook University, USA & Euler International Mathematical Institute, Russia) page

by Lee G Pondrom (University of WisconsinMadison, USA)

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by Jacob Dunningham (University of Sussex, UK) & Vlatko Vedral (Oxford)

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APPLIED AND TECHNICAL PHYSICS

(In 2 volumes) Volume 1: Perovskite Electronics Volume 2: Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs)

Optoelectronic Devices

by Niloy K Dutta & Xiang Zhang (University of Connecticut, USA) This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the design and applications of optoelectronic devices. Optoelectronic devices such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, optical fibers, and solar cells, are important components for solid state lighting systems, optical communication systems, and power generation systems. Optical fiber amplifiers and fiber lasers are also important for high power industrial applications and sensors. Readership: Advanced undergraduates and graduate students in Physics and Electrical Engineering, practicing engineers, non-experts interested in optoelectronic device and system technologies. 588pp 978-981-3236-69-1

Aug 2018 US$168

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Electromagnetic Analysis Using Transmission Line Variables (3rd Edition) by Maurice Weiner (formerly with US Army Research Laboratory, USA & United Silicon Carbide, USA) ○

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World Scientific Handbook of Organic Optoelectronic Devices

Unique approach offering the potential for more accurate solutions compared to the standard approaches, especially in the treatment of fast risetime (picosecond) devices and transmitters, that may eventually supplant present standard electromagnetic methods, which have limited validity for very fast phenomena Employs the transmission line matrix (TLM) method, that is very intuitive and physically appealing; thus providing a convenient means for incorporating correlation/ decorrelation effects, which are relatable to quantum mechanical parameters

Editor-in-chief: Franky So (North Carolina State University, USA) Organic (opto)electronic materials have received considerable attention due to their applications in perovskite and flexible electronics, OPVs and OLEDs and many others. Reflecting the rapid growth in research and development of organic (opto)electronic materials over the last few decades, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of the state of the art in an accessible format. It presents the most widely recognized fundamentals, principles, and mechanisms along with representative examples, key experimental data, and over 200 illustrative figures. 908pp 978-981-3232-61-7

Aug 2018 US$545

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ASTRONOMY, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY (INCLUDING GEOPHYSICS) Formation of the First Black Holes

edited by Muhammad Latif (COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan) & Dominik Schleicher Universidad de Concepciòn, Chile) ○ ○

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Readership: Graduate students and researchers in applied physics and electrical engineering. 652pp 978-981-3225-02-2

Feb 2018 US$198 £174

Lessons from Nanoscience: A Lecture Notes Series - Vol 7

Applied Thermal Measurements at the Nanoscale A Beginner’s Guide to Electrothermal Methods

by Zhen Chen (Southeast University, China) & Chris Dames (UC Berkeley) ○ A handbook or manual for a novice researcher to get up to speed and effective in performing their own measurements independently ○ Integrated use of thermal design coupled with practical experimental considerations, an approach showing how a microfabricated experimental platform can be optimized to make the measurement results most sensitive to the property of the unknown sample, and highlights the tradeoffs between simplicity of microfabrication and simplicity of the heat transfer model ○ Offers some of the most beginner-friendly treatments available for various practical experimental matters, notably including the Monte Carlo approach to uncertainty analysis and detailed advice on configuring a lock-in amplifier for delicate electrothermal measurements 180pp 978-981-3271-10-4

Sep 2018 US$98 £85

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Provides the first and foremost overview on the formation mechanisms of the first supermassive black holes Includes a detailed treatment of the many physical processes that are relevant for the formation of the first black holes, including chemical and thermodynamical aspects as well as gas and stellar dynamics Provides an important outlook on future observational perspectives from both space- and groud-based missions, including the Square Kilometer Array, the European Extremely Large Telescope and the Euclid satellite, as well as the future prospects from the detection of gravitational waves

Readership: Graduate students and professionals in cosmology. 260pp 978-981-3227-94-1

May 2019 US$98 £86

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The Structure and Evolution of Stars

by J J Eldridge (University of Auckland, New Zealand) & Christopher A Tout (Cambridge) ○

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It is based on the stars lecture course given for Part III Maths at the University of Cambridge that has been running since the time of Fred Hoyle It contains all the foundation knowledge required to understand the physics of stars at the forefront of research This book tracks the evolution of stars from their mainsequence evolution through the exhaustion of various nuclear fuels to the end points of evolution and also introduces the topic of interacting binary stars.

Readership: Final year undergraduates, first-year PhD students and post-doctoral researchers in the field of astrophysics or astronomy. 240pp Jan 2019 978-1-78326-579-4 US$88 £73 978-1-78326-580-0(pbk) US$48 £40

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Delta N Formalism in Cosmological Perturbation Theory

by Ali Akbar Abolhasani (Sharif University of Technology, Iran), Hassan Firouzjahi (Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Iran), Atsushi Naruko (Tohoku University, Japan) & Misao Sasaki (Kyoto University, Japan) Cosmological perturbation theory is the basic tool to study the perturbations generated from inflation. There are a few different approaches to primordial cosmological perturbations. In the conventional approach one perturbs the field equations and after quantizing the perturbations by the use of the corresponding action, one calculates the power spectrum of cosmological observables. This approach extends to higher order perturbations such as bispectrum etc., but the analysis becomes increasingly difficult. The delta N formalism, the topic of this book, is an alternative approach. The novelty of this approach is that, under the condition that the scale of interest is very large so that the spatial derivatives may be ignored in the dynamics, it can be applied to all orders in perturbation theory and has a rigorous foundation in general relativity. One of the authors, Misao Sasaki, is one of the founders of the delta N formalism, and almost all the topics dealt in this monograph are based on original work by the authors which made it possible for the monograph to be a crystal-clear presentation of the topic Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in cosmological perturbation theory. 140pp 978-981-3238-75-6

Jan 2019 US$78 £69

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Hawking Radiation

From Astrophysical Black Holes to Analogous Systems in Lab by Francesco D Belgiorno (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Sergio L Cacciatori (Universitàdegli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy) & Daniele Faccio (Heriot-Watt University, UK) This book provides the reader with a guide to Hawking radiation through a dual approach to the problem. After an introductory chapter containing some basic knowledge about black holes and quantum field theory in curved spacetime, the first part of the book consists in a survey of methods for deriving and studying Hawking radiation from astrophysical black holes, from the original calculation by S W Hawking to the most recent contributions involving tunneling and gravitational anomalies. In the second part, we introduce analogue gravity, and we focus our attention to dielectric black hole systems, to which the studies of the present authors are devoted. The mutual interchange of knowledge between the aforementioned parts is addressed to render a more comprehensive picture of this very fascinating quantum phenomenon associated with black holes. Readership: Graduate students and professionals studying astrophysics and theoretical physics. 340pp 978-981-4508-53-7

Sep 2018 US$118 £104

Advances in Planetary Science

Planetary Habitability and Stellar Activity

by Arnold Hanslmeier (University of Graz, Austria)

Science with the Cherenkov Telescope Array by The CTA Consortium

This book summarizes the science to be carried out by the upcoming Cherenkov Telescope Array, a major ground-based gamma-ray observatory that will be constructed over the next six to eight years. The major scientific themes, as well as core program of key science projects, have been developed by the CTA Consortium, a collaboration of scientists from many institutions worldwide. CTA will be the major facility in high-energy and very-high-energy photon astronomy over the next decade and beyond. CTA will have capabilities well beyond past and present observatories.

The search for exoplanets and habitable objects in general is one of the fastest growing and most prominent fields in modern astrophysics. This book provides an overview on habitability on exoplanets. Habitability is strongly dependent on stellar activity. Therefore, space weather effects on objects in the solar system as well as on exoplanets are discussed. Readership: Students and researchers interested in astrophysics or planetary science. 264pp 978-981-3237-42-1

Sep 2018 US$118 £104

Readership: Physics and astronomy communities, from graduate students to specialists.

Fireworks in a Dark Universe

340pp 978-981-3270-08-4

This popular science book offers a glimpse into a plethora of extreme cosmic phenomena in which the theories of modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics and general relativity, play a key role. Despite their vastly different appearances, these cosmic phenomena have much in common: they are all powered by exotic stars — black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs — collectively called compact objects.

Nov 2018 US$88

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A Brief History of Astronomy and Astrophysics by Kenneth R Lang (Tufts University, USA)

This book traces out the unfolding history of impor tant discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics, and anchors our present understanding of the Universe within the findings and personalities of accomplished astronomers. They have used telescopes and instruments to extend our vision to places that cannot be seen with the unaided eye, discovered a host of unanticipated objects, found out how various parts of the night sky are related, and discovered that the Universe is larger, more complex, and older than has been previously thought. This comprehensive historical approach to the present state of astronomy is a unique aspect of the book. 300pp Oct 2018 978-981-3233-83-6 US$98 £86 978-981-3235-19-9(pbk) US$48 £42

by Amir Levinson (Tel Aviv University, Israel)

The book describes, in accessible language, the physics underlying these phenomena, the historical background that led to their discovery, and the various observational techniques used by astronomers for their exposure. The book contains many spectacular photographs taken with modern telescopes around the world and satellites of different space agencies, as well as illustrations specially prepared by the author to enhance the reading experience. 316pp 978-1-78634-511-0

Jul 2018 US$78 £70

Physics and Astronomy 2019 World Scientific Series in Astrophysics

The Encyclopedia of Cosmology

(In 4 Volumes) Volume 1: Galaxy Formation and Evolution Volume 2: Numerical Simulations in Cosmology Volume 3: Dark Energy Volume 4: Dark Matter by Rennan Barkana (Tel Aviv University, Israel), Shinji Tsujikawa (Tokyo University of Science, Japan) & Jihn E Kim (Seoul National University, South Korea) edited by Kentaro Nagamine (Osaka University, Japan & University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA) Editor-in-chief: Giovanni G Fazio (Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, USA) This handbook in four volumes, is a major, long-lasting, seminal reference at the graduate student level, laid out by the most prominent, respected researchers in the general field of Cosmology. These volumes will be a comprehensive review of the most important concepts and current status in the field, covering both theory and observation. One of the attractive features of the encyclopedia is that it is accompanied by supplementary materials including videos and simulations of the numerical computation. This will help the readers to better understand and visualize the concepts discussed. Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in cosmology and astrophysics. 1404pp 978-981-4656-19-1(Set)

May 2018 US$1280 £1062

Proofs that Life is Cosmic

Daystar

A Peep into the Workings of the Sun by Parameswaran Venkatakrishnan (Indian Institute of Astrophysics, India) “This book provides a timely summary of current solar research interests with a view to the forthcoming solar missions ... It is highly recommended for both students and interested members of the public.” Dr Helen E Mason O.B.E University of Cambridge This book is an attempt to demystify the activities of a celestial object such as the Sun appealing to basic physics already available to high school students. Building on simple logic, the contents begin with measurements of the gross properties of the Sun like size (volume) and mass from which the average density of solar material is shown to be almost equal to water’s density. Then the temperature is obtained using the colour of sunlight, and the gravitational force is discussed to indicate how the solar material is compressed at the centre of the Sun leading to heating which further causes nuclear reactions. The roles of all the forces of nature, viz. strong, weak, electromagnetic and gravitation are shown in the construction of the Sun. The generation of magnetic fields by solar rotation and the eruptions of solar atmospheric material are also included. Readership: Graduate students, researchers and academics interested in solar astronomy. 116pp 978-981-3228-52-8

Dec 2017 US$58 £51

Acceptance of a New Paradigm by Chandra Wickramasinghe (University of Buckingham, UK) This is a revisit of a radical theory of cometary panspermia and cosmic life that was first proposed by Chandra Wickramasinghe and the late Sir Fred Hoyle in 1982. In its earliest form the theory of cosmic life started off as a speculation in 1974 after the first discovery of complex organic molecules and polymeric dust in interstellar space. The speculation soon developed into a serious scientific theory, predictions of which were available to be verified or falsified. Over four decades there have been a multitude of tests and predictions of the theory being positive in vindicating the proposition of life as a cosmic rather than a purely terrestrial phenomenon. A paradigm shift of enormous magnitude and significance is to be expected. The ideas and theories described in this book would have a far-reaching influence affecting the future development of diverse branches of science.

Textbook World Scientific Series in Astrophysics

Star Formation

by Mark R Krumholz (Australian National University, Australia) “Krumholz has a strong writing style, didactic to be sure, but also fairly conversational within the limits of the material. While hardly casual reading, this text would be a good resource for a stellar astrophysicist, or any individual seeking to become one.” CHOICE ○ ○

Readership: Students and researchers in astronomy and biology. 188pp 978-981-3233-10-2

Dec 2017 US$78 £69

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This book is comprehensive, covering both galactic and extragalactic star formation It follows a modern, more theoretical approach, compared to earlier books which emphasize only on observational phenomenology It includes numerical results from latest studies

Advances in Planetary Science - Vol 2

Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers interested in astrophysics.

Ten Years after the Nice Model and One Year after Rosetta

528pp Jul 2017 978-981-3142-02-2 US$128 £113 978-981-3142-03-9(pbk) US$88 £77

Origin and Evolution of Comets by Hans Rickman (Uppsala University, Sweden & PAS Space Research Center, Poland) ○ ○ ○

Currently this is the only book that discusses the Nice Model This book presents a comprehensive assessment of the recent progress in the whole, broad field of research It offers the first picture of comet origin and evolution that appears after the amazing results of Rosetta have been digested

Readership: University students and researchers interested in astrophysics. 376pp 978-981-3222-57-1

Dec 2017 US$128 £113

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One Hundred Years of General Relativity (In 2 Volumes)

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Textbook Advanced Textbooks in Physics

From Genesis and Empirical Foundations to Gravitational Waves, Cosmology and Quantum Gravity

An Introduction to Particle Dark Matter

edited by Wei-Tou Ni (National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan)

by Stefano Profumo (UC Santa Cruz & Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics, USA)

This two-volume title gives a comprehensive review of one hundred years of development of general relativity and its scientific influences. This unique title provides a broad introduction and review to the fascinating and profound subject of general relativity, its historical development, its important theoretical consequences, gravitational wave detection and applications to astrophysics and cosmology. The series focuses on five aspects of the theory: Genesis, Solutions and Energy; Empirical Foundations; Gravitational Waves; Cosmology; Quantum Gravity

This book presents the state of the art in building and testing particle models for dark matter. Each chapter gives an analysis of questions, research directions, and methods within the field. More than 200 problems are included to challenge and stimulate the reader’s knowledge and provide guidance in the practical implementation of the numerous “tools of the trade” presented. Appendices summarize the basics of cosmology and particle physics needed for any quantitative understanding of particle models for dark matter.

1356pp Jul 2017 978-981-4635-12-7(Set) US$248 £206

(Vol. 1) 720pp 978-981-4678-48-3

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(Vol. 2) 636pp 978-981-4678-49-0

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MORE TITLES COOKING COSMOS: UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE CHAUDHURI ASIS KUMAR (VARIABLE ENERGY CYCLOTRON CENTRE, INDIA) 9789813145764 COSMIC PARADOXES (SECOND EDITION) GONZALO JULIO A (UNIV AUTONOMA DE MADRID, SPAIN) 9789813141551 DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE TWO CHIEF MODELS OF PLANET FORMATION, A WOOLFSON MICHAEL MARK (UNIV OF YORK, UK) 9781786342720 INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY BY THEODORE METOCHITES: STOICHEIOSIS ASTRONOMIKE 1.5-30 PASCHOS EMMANUEL ET AL (UNIV DORTMUND, GERMANY) 9789813207486 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCES: A PHYSICS APPROACH IKELLE LUC THOMAS (TEXAS A&M UNIV, USA) 9789813148413 INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY OF THE EARLY UNIVERSE: HOT BIG BANG THEORY (SECOND EDITION) RUBAKOV VALERY A & GORBUNOV DMITRY S (RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, RUSSIA) 9789813209879 NEUTRINO ASTRONOMY: CURRENT STATUS, FUTURE PROSPECTS GAISSER THOMAS K ET AL (UNIV OF DELAWARE, USA) 9789814759403 OVERVIEW OF GRAVITATIONAL WAVES, AN: THEORY, SOURCES AND DETECTION AUGER GERARD & PLAGNOL ERIC (UNIV PARIS DIDEROT-PARIS 7, FRANCE) 9789813141759

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NOTABLE BACKLIST “THERMODYNAMIC” UNIVERSE, THE: EXPLORING THE LIMITS OF PHYSICS SIDHARTH B G (INT’L INST FOR APPLICABLE MATH & INFOR SCIENCES, INDIA) 9789812812346 ASTROPHYSICS AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSE (SECOND EDITION) KISSLINGER LEONARD S (CARNEGIE MELLON UNIV, USA) 9789813147102 BEYOND THE GALAXY: HOW HUMANITY LOOKED BEYOND OUR MILKY WAY AND DISCOVERED THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE SIEGEL ETHAN (LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE, USA) 9789814667234 BEYOND THE STARS: OUR ORIGINS AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE SARACENO PAOLO (UNIV OF ROME, ITALY) 9789814295536 BIRTH, EVOLUTION AND DEATH OF STARS LEQUEUX JAMES (PARIS OBSERVATORY, FRANCE) 9789814508773 BLACK HOLES: A STUDENT TEXT (3RD EDITION) THOMAS EDWIN & RAINE DEREK (UNIV OF LEICESTER, UK) 9781783264810 FIVE-DIMENSIONAL PHYSICS: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM CONSEQUENCES OF KALUZA-KLEIN COSMOLOGY WESSON PAUL S (UNIV OF WATERLOO, CANADA & STANFORD UNIV, USA) 9789812566614 FORMATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM, THE: THEORIES OLD AND NEW (2ND EDITION) WOOLFSON MICHAEL MARK (UNIV OF YORK, UK) 9781783265213 FROM BLACK CLOUDS TO BLACK HOLES (THIRD EDITION) NARLIKAR JAYANT V (INTER UNIV CTR FOR ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYS, INDIA) 9789814350372 INVITATION TO ASTROPHYSICS, AN PADMANABHAN THANU (INTER-UNIV CENTER FOR ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, INDIA) 9789812566874 LIGHT/DARK UNIVERSE, THE: LIGHT FROM GALAXIES, DARK MATTER AND DARK ENERGY WESSON PAUL S ET AL (UNIV OF WATERLOO, CANADA) 9789812835895 PLANETS: OURS AND OTHERS - FROM EARTH TO EXOPLANETS ENCRENAZ THERESE (PARIS OBSERVATORY, FRANCE) 9789814525152 STUDYING DISTANT GALAXIES: A HANDBOOK OF METHODS AND ANALYSES HAMMER FRANCOIS ET AL (OBSERVATOIRE DE PARIS-MEUDON, FRANCE) 9781786340542

Physics and Astronomy 2019

ATOMIC PHYSICS Synthetic Spin-Orbit Coupling in Cold Atoms

edited by Wei Zhang (Renmin University of China, China), Wei Yi (University of Science and Technology of China, China) & Carlos A R Sa Melo (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) This is a review volume covering a wide range of topics in this newly developed research field. The intended audience corresponds to graduate students, post-docs and colleagues working in the field of cold atomic gases. This is the first review volume dedicated to this active research frontier, and provides a comprehensive and pedagogical summary of recent progresses in the field. Readership: Graduate students, post-docs and researchers working in the field of cold atomic gases. 300pp 978-981-3272-52-1

Dec 2018 US$108 £95

Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series

Physics on Ultracold Quantum Gases

by Yongjian Han (University of Science and Technology of China, China), Wei Yi (University of Science and Technology of China, China) & Wei Zhang (Renmin University of China, China) This book derives from the content of graduate courses on cold atomic gases, taught at the Renmin University of China and at the University of Science and Technology of China. It provides a brief review on the history and current research frontiers in the field of ultracold atomic gases, as well as basic theoretical description of few- and many-body physics in the system. Starting from the basics such as atomic structure, atom-light interaction, laser cooling and trapping, the book then moves on to focus on the treatment of ultracold Fermi gases, before turning to topics in quantum simulation using cold atoms in optical lattices. Readership: Academics and professionals in the field of ultracold atomic gases. Suitable also for junior graduate students to prepare them for further study in the field. 285pp 978-981-3270-75-6

Dec 2018 US$98 £85

The Physics of Low Dimensional Materials

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Advances in Atomic Physics An Overview

by Claude Cohen-Tannoudji (Collège de France, France & Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, France) & David Guéry-Odelin (Laboratoire Collisions Agrégats Réactivité, France) “French Nobel Laureate Claude Cohen-Tannoudji is second to none in his understanding of the modern theory and application of atom-photon interactions. He is also known for his lucid and accessible writing style … Advances in Atomic Physics is an impressive and wonderful-to-read reference text … Certainly researchers in the fields of atom-photon interactions and atom traps will want it as a reference on their bookshelves … A selection of chapters may be of benefit to students: the early chapters for those entering the field, the later chapters for those already doing atom-laser PhD thesis work.” Physics Today Readership: Graduate students, researchers and academics interested in quantum and atomic physics. 796pp 978-981-277-496- 978-981-277-497-2(pbk)

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NOTABLE BACKLIST FUNDAMENTALS AND NEW FRONTIERS OF BOSE-EINSTEIN CONDENSATION UEDA MASAHITO (UNIV OF TOKYO, JAPAN) 9789812839596 MODERN ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS (REVISED EDITION) YANG FUJIA ET AL (UNIV OF NOTTINGHAM, UK & FUDAN UNIV, CHINA) 9789812836793 OPTICAL INTERACTIONS IN SOLIDS (2ND EDITION) DI BARTOLO BALDASSARE (BOSTON COLLEGE, USA) 9789814295741 QUANTUM WORLD OF ULTRA-COLD ATOMS AND LIGHT, THE - BOOK II: THE PHYSICS OF QUANTUM-OPTICAL DEVICES GARDINER CRISPIN ET AL (UNIV OF OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND) 9781783266166 TRAPPED CHARGED PARTICLES: A GRADUATE TEXTBOOK WITH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS THOMPSON RICHARD C ET AL (IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, UK) 9781786340122

by Frank J Owens (City University of New York, USA) The purpose of this book is two fold. First to explain the properties of low dimensional solids such as electronic, vibrational and magnetic structure in terms of simple models. These are used to account for the properties of three dimensional materials providing an elementary introduction to the physics of low dimensional materials. The second objective is to discuss the properties of newer low dimensional materials not made of carbon. These are now the subject of research and describe various phenomena in them such magnetism and superconductivity. Readership: Researchers and students in the field of low dimensional materials. 172pp 978-981-3225-85-5

Oct 2017 US$88 £77

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BIOPHYSICS, BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL PHYSICS Science and Technology by Yin Yeh (UC Davis) & V V Krishnan (California State University, Fresno, USA & UC Davis)

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Provides sufficient introduction of both the photonics interaction with matter and the key elements of cellular biology to bring the reader (student) to understand and appreciate the necessary interdisciplinary nature of this area of research and development Substantially updated on progress in the many areas of light-biological matter interaction, including ultrahigh resolution optical microscopy, time correlation spectroscopy and a range of biomedical applications

This lecture volume aims to give students and researchers in this rapidly expanding field of biophotonics an interdisciplinary perspective. Among the primary topics are ultrahigh resolution microscopy, particle tracking, photon correlation spectroscopy, and nonlinear optical methods as used in biological and biomedical research, with a focus on current applications in biophysics and biomedicine. 292pp 978-981-3235-68-7

Aug 2018 US$108 £95

Synchrotron Radiation Applications edited by Xinyi Zhang (Fudan University, China)

This is a research-level review volume. It presents both the fundamentals and the advanced research results, covering most part of important aspects of synchrotron radiation applications. Among the broad subjects of synchrotron radiation applications, as the main content of this book we have applications in VUV, soft X-rays, hard X-rays and XFEL (X-ray free electron laser) and important applications by various synchrotronbased techniques and methods, such as ARPES (angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy), VUV photo-ionization spectroscopy, X-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy and X-ray absorption fine structure, X-ray diffraction, small angle X-ray scattering, X-ray excited optical luminescence, imaging and high pressure techniques. Readership: Graduate students and professionals working on synchrotron radiation. 668pp 978-981-3227-66-8

May 2018 US$198 £174

The Immense Journey

From the Birth of the Universe to the Rise of Intelligence by Gerald E Marsh This book is an attempt to trace the majestic immense journey from the coming into being of the universe to the emergence and evolution of life. It is intended to complement the many excellent books that cover different aspects of this journey. The contents have been classified into five parts. Part I covers the coming into existence of the universe while Part II presents the beginning of life on the early Earth, following which Part III discusses the emergence of consciousness and intelligence, and Part IV, the immense journey of the universe beyond Earth. Finally, Part V addresses the problems raised by the rise of higher-order consciousness in human beings as captured by the phrase “the human condition”. 340pp 978-981-3235-74-8

Series on the Foundations of Natural Science and Technology - Vol 12

The Origin of Natural Order An Axiomatic Theory of Biology

by Qinyi Zhao (Medical Institute of China Rehabilitation Research Centre, China)

Biophotonics

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The first axiomatic theory of biology It has unified fields of mathematics, thermodynamics, biology It agrees with experimental results in diversified fields of biology well

Readership: Graduate students, educators, university lecturers in biophysics. 380pp 978-981-3209-26-8

Nov 2017 US$148 £123

CLASSICAL MECHANICS, CONTINUUM PHYSICS, ACOUSTICS Essential Classical Mechanics

by Choonkyu Lee (Seoul National University, South Korea) & Hyunsoo Min (University of Seoul, South Korea) This is a book on intermediate classical mechanics. In this book, classical mechanics is presented as a useful tool to analyze the physical universe and also as the base on which the whole pyramid of modern physics has been erected. Various mechanical concepts are developed in a highly logical manner, with relatively thorough treatments on mathematical procedures and many physically interesting applications. Connections to more modern theoretical developments (including statistical physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics) are emphasized. Readership: Undergraduate and graduate physics students. 764pp 978-981-3234-64-2

Jun 2018 US$148 £130

Essential Classical Mechanics Problems and Solutions

by Choonkyu Lee (Seoul National University, South Korea) & Hyunsoo Min (University of Seoul, South Korea) This book contains complete step-by-step solutions for all exercise problems in Essential Classical Mechanics, with succinct chapterby-chapter summaries of key concepts and formulas. The degree of difficulty with problems varies from quite simple to very challenging; but none too easy, as all problems in physics demand some subtlety of intuition. The emphasis of the book is not so much in acquainting students with various problem-solving techniques as in suggesting ways of thinking. For undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those involved in teaching classical mechanics, this book can be used as a supplementary text or as an independent study aid. 508pp Sep 2018 978-981-3270-05-3 US$98 £85 978-981-3270-97-8(pbk) US$48 £40

Physics and Astronomy 2019

Physics of Buoyant Flows

From Instabilities to Turbulence by Mahendra K Verma (Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India) ○ ○

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Starts from basic principles and develops advanced topics in simple ways Highlights varied phenomena of buoyancy-driven flows — waves, instability, patterns, and turbulence — in unified and systematic manner Covers current results in the field

Readership: Graduate students and researchers in fluid mechanics, nonlinear dynamical systems, and related fields. 352pp 978-981-3237-79-7

Aug 2018 US$118 £104

ON FOUNDATIONS OF SEISMOLOGY: BRINGING IDEALIZATIONS DOWN TO EARTH BROWN JAMES ROBERT ET AL (UNIV OF TORONTO, CANADA) 9789814329491 TOPICS ON THE NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND ACOUSTICS OF ORDERED GRANULAR MEDIA VAKAKIS ALEXANDER F ET AL (UNIV OF ILLINOIS AT URBANACHAMPAIGN, USA) 9789813221932

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Waves and Rays in Seismology

CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM DYNAMICS OF CONSTRAINED HAMILTONIAN SYSTEMS ROTHE HEINZ J & ROTHE KLAUS D (UNIV HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 9789814299640

by Michael A Slawinski (Memorial University, Canada)

CLASSICAL MECHANICS (5TH EDITION) KIBBLE TOM W B & BERKSHIRE FRANK H (IMPERIAL COLLEGE, LONDON, UK) 9781860944352

Answers to Unasked Questions (2nd Edition)

“This one-of-a-kind book is refreshing in its presentation of an amazing blend of fundamental scientific and philosophical questions with their practical implications to concrete examples in Seismology. It is refined in its style, in the sophistication of its quotes, in the breadth of its sources and in the many details that reveal a labour of love. As an additional bonus, the book is also extremely useful. It presents the underlying theory of the relevant aspects of Continuum Mechanics in a clear and sufficiently rigorous way, while challenging the reader’s intellect at every step of the way ... This inspiring book is highly recommended.” Professor Marcelo Epstein University of Calgary, Canada Readership: Students, professionals, researchers, and laypersons interested in seismology. 576pp 978-981-3239-87-6

Jul 2018 US$158 £140

CLASSICAL MECHANICS AND RELATIVITY MULLER-KIRSTEN HARALD J W (UNIV OF KAISERSLAUTERN, GERMANY) 9789812832528 CLASSICAL MECHANICS ILLUSTRATED BY MODERN PHYSICS: 42 PROBLEMS WITH SOLUTIONS GUERY-ODELIN DAVID & LAHAYE THIERRY (PAUL SABATIER UNIV, FRANCE) 9781848164802 CLASSICAL MECHANICS WITH APPLICATIONS JOHNSON PORTER WEAR (ILLINOIS INST OF TECHNOLOGY, USA) 9789814304153 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CLASSICAL MECHANICS: A GEOMETRICAL PERSPECTIVE LAM KAI S (CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIV, USA) 9789814551489 IN THE GRIP OF THE DISTANT UNIVERSE: THE SCIENCE OF INERTIA GRANEAU PETER ET AL (FORMERLY OF NORTHEASTERN UNIV, BOSTON, UK) 9789812567543

Microscopic and Macroscopic Simulation Techniques

INTRODUCTION TO LAGRANGIAN MECHANICS, AN BRIZARD ALAIN J (SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE, USA) 9789812818379

by William Graham Hoover (UC Davis) & Carol Griswold Hoover (Ruby Valley Research Institute, Nevada, USA)

INTRODUCTION TO LAGRANGIAN MECHANICS, AN (2ND EDITION) BRIZARD ALAIN J (SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE, USA) 9789814623629

Kharagpur Lectures

MORE TITLES INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PHYSICISTS’ TOURNAMENT: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 2015 GAO WENLI & WANG SIHUI (NANJING UNIV, CHINA) 9789813225916

This book aims to provide an example-based education in numerical methods for atomistic and continuum simulations of systems at and away from equilibrium. The focus is on nonequilibrium systems, stressing the use of tools from dynamical systems theory for their analysis. Lyapunov instability and fractal dimensionality are introduced and algorithms for their analysis are detailed. The book is intended to be self-contained and accessible to students who are comfortable with calculus and differential equations. The wide range of topics covered will provide students, researchers and academics with effective tools for formulating and solving interesting problems, both atomistic and continuum. The detailed description of the use of thermostats to control nonequilibrium systems will help readers in writing their own programs rather than being saddled with packaged software. Readership: Undergraduate, graduate students, researchers focusing on statistical mechanics and numerical simulation. 412pp 978-981-3232-52-5

May 2018 US$118 £104

LAGRANGIAN AND HAMILTONIAN MECHANICS: SOLUTIONS TO THE EXERCISES CALKIN M G (DALHOUSIE UNIV, CANADA) 9789810237820 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS: FROM QUANTUM FIELD THEORY TO CLASSICAL MECHANICS NI JUN (TSINGHUA UNIV, CHINA) 9789814579391 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ON MECHANICS LIM YUNG-KUO (NUS, S’PORE) 9789810212988

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COMPUTATIONAL, MATHEMATICAL AND THEORETICAL PHYSICS PT Symmetry

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Group Theory in Physics A Practitioner’s Guide

by Michel Rausch de Traubenberg (CNRS, France) & Rutwig CampoamorStursberg (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain) ○

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Presents alternative methods and algorithms for practical computations, as well as detailed nontrivial examples considered in applications in the current literature, like exceptional Lie algebras and octonions Includes a detailed analysis of relevant physical equations in the context of infinite dimensional representations Studies kinematical groups as a physically based illustration of abstract notions like contractions and proyective representations

In Quantum and Classical Physics by Carl M Bender (Washington University in St. Louis, USA) Contributions by: Patrick E Dorey, Clare Dunning, Andreas Fring, Daniel W Hook, Hugh F Jones, Sergii Kuhzel, Géza Lévai, Roberto Tateo Originated by the author in 1998, the field of PT (parity-time) symmetry has become an extremely active and exciting area of research. PT-symmetric quantum and classical systems have theoretical, experimental, and commercial applications, and have been the subject of many journal articles, PhD theses, conferences, and symposia. Carl Bender’s work has influenced major advances in physics and generations of students.

Readership: Graduate students, researchers and academicians interested in group theory and quantum fields.

This book is an accessible entry point to PT symmetry, ideal for students and scientists looking to begin their own research projects in this field.

750pp 978-981-3273-60-3

Readership: Advanced graduate students and researchers, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers in many fields.

Apr 2019 US$128 £115

A Mathematics Primer for Physics Students by Andrew E Blechman (Wayne State University, USA)

This primer is meant to be both an introduction and summary of many mathematical methods that are needed to solve problems in advanced undergraduate or early graduate physics courses. The material is presented through example to demonstrate how it would be useful in the context of solving physics problems, with minimal use of formalism or proof. Topics include linear algebra; vector and tensor analysis; geometric tools such as metrics and curvature; mathematical groups, with emphasis on representation theory and Lie groups/algebras; complex calculus; integral transforms and differential equations; and an introduction to algebraic topology. An appendix is also included that summarizes various mathematical results which are useful to have in one place. This book would be ideal as a study guide to help students through difficult courses. Alternatively, it could be used as a supplementary text in a mathematical physics course, or even as a stand-alone book in its own right. 300pp 978-981-3238-01-5

May 2019 US$78 £69

String Fields, Higher Spins and Number Theory

by Dimitri Polyakov (Sichuan University, China) The book aims to analyze and explore deep and profound relations between string field theory, higher spin gauge theories and holography — the disciplines that have been on the cutting edge of theoretical high energy physics and other fields. These intriguing relations and connections involve some profound ideas in number theory, which appear to be part of a unifying language to describe these connections. Readership: Graduate students and researchers working on string theory and related topics. 170pp 978-981-3233-39-3

Dec 2018 US$88 £77

435pp 978-1-78634-595-0

Nov 2018 US$138 £120

Molecular Vibrations

An Algebraic and Nonlinear Approach by Guozhen Wu (Tsinghua University, China) This book highlights the author’s works in the past 20 years. The main idea is that molecular highly-excited vibration is a nonlinear, manybody and semiclassical system. Therefore, many ideas and techniques in nonlinear fields such as chaos, resonance, Lyapunov exponent, etc. can find their places in this study. Together with the Lie algebraic coset algorithm, readers are able to approach the topics in a simple arithmetic and realistic way in contrast with the traditional solving of Schrö dinger equation. These works bridge the gaps between molecular vibration and nonlinear sciences. Readers can understand and find many new characters for molecular highly-excited vibration from a fresh viewpoint of nonlinearity, especially, the chaos. Related works of the elementary ideas in this field are first quoted in the first three chapters for the readers to be familiar with. The rest of the chapters offer concrete examples by this approach with flourishing ideas and results about system dynamics which are not known or neglected by the traditional wave function algorithm. Readership: Postgrads and researchers in nonlinear science and analysis. 230pp 978-981-3270-69-5

Nov 2018 US$98 £85

Fractional Calculus (3rd Edition)

An Introduction for Physicists

by Richard Herrmann (GigaHedron, Germany) The book presents a concise introduction to the basic methods and strategies in fractional calculus which enables the reader to catch up with the state-of-the-art in this field and to participate and contribute in the development of this exciting research area. This new, extended edition includes additional chapters about numerical solution of the fractional Schrödinger equation, selfsimilarity and the geometric interpretation of non-isotropic fractional differential operators. Motivated by the positive response, new exercises with elaborated solutions are added, which significantly support a deeper understanding of the general aspects of the theory. Readership: Students, researchers as well as lecturers of various physics courses. 636pp 978-981-3274-57-0

Sep 2018 US$148 £130

Physics and Astronomy 2019 Textbook

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series - Vol 4

Applied Symbolic Dynamics and Chaos (2nd Edition)

by John Dirk Walecka (College of William and Mary, USA)

by Bailin Hao (Fudan Unversity, China) & Weimou Zheng (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)

These lectures provide an introduction to a subject that together with classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and modern physics lies at the heart of today’s physics curriculum. This introduction to electricity and magnetism, aimed at the very best students, assumes only a good course in calculus, and familiarity with vectors and Newton’s laws; it is otherwise self-contained. Furthermore, these lectures, although relatively concise, take one from Coulomb’s law to Maxwell’s equations and special relativity in a lucid and logical fashion.

Symbolic dynamics is a coarse-grained description of dynamics. It has been a longstudied chapter of the mathematical theory of dynamical systems, but its abstract formulation has kept many practitioners of physical sciences and engineering from appreciating its simplicity, beauty, and power. At the same time, symbolic dynamics provides almost the only rigorous way to understand global systematics of periodic and, especially, chaotic motion in dynamical systems. In a sense, everyone who enters the field of chaotic dynamics should begin with the study of symbolic dynamics. However, this has not been an easy task for non-mathematicians. On one hand, the method of symbolic dynamics has been developed to such an extent that it may well become a practical tool in studying chaotic dynamics, both on computers and in laboratories. On the other hand, most of the existing literature on symbolic dynamics is mathematics-oriented. This book is an attempt at partially filling up this apparent gap by emphasizing the applied aspects of symbolic dynamics without mathematical rigor.

An extensive set of accessible problems enhances and extends the coverage. Review chapters spaced throughout the text summarize the material. Clear departure points for further study are indicated along the way. Sep 2018 260pp 978-981-3272-06-4 US$88 £75 978-981-3273-10-8(pbk) US$48 £40

Readership: Researchers and students interested in chaotic dynamics. Advanced Textbooks in Physics

A Guide to Mathematical Methods for Physicists Advanced Topics

by Michela Petrini (University Pierre and Marie Curie, France), Gianfranco Pradisi (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy) & Alberto Zaffaroni (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy) This book provides a self-contained and rigorous presentation of the main mathematical tools needed to approach many courses at the last year of undergraduate in Physics and MSc programs, from Electromagnetism to Quantum Mechanics. It complements A Guide to Mathematical Methods for Physicists: With Problems and Solutions with advanced topics and physical applications. The different arguments are organised in three main sections: Complex Analysis, Differential Equations and Hilbert Spaces, covering most of the standard mathematical method tools in modern physics. It contains a large number of examples, problems and detailed solutions, emphasising the main purpose of relating concrete physical examples with more formal mathematical aspects. 276pp 978-1-78634-548-6

Sep 2018 US$88 £77

Ludwig Faddeev Memorial Volume A Life in Mathematical Physics

edited by Mo-Lin Ge (Chern Institute of Mathematics, China), Antti J Niemi (Stockholm University, Sweden & Uppsala University, Sweden), Kok Khoo Phua (NTU, Singapore) & Leon A Takhtajan (Stony Brook University, USA & Euler International Mathematical Institute, Russia) Ludwig Faddeev is widely recognized as one of the titans of 20th century mathematical physics. His fundamental contributions to scattering theory, quantum gauge theories, and the theory of classical and quantum completely integrable systems played a key role in shaping modern mathematical physics. A gathering of contributions from some of the biggest names in mathematics and physics, this volume serves as a tribute to this legendary figure. Volume contributors include: Fields medalist Sir Michael Atiyah, Jürg Fröhlich, Roman Jackiw, Vladimir Korepin, Nikita Nekrasov, André Neveu, Alexander M Polyakov, Samson Shatashvili, Fedor Smirnov as well as Nobel laureates Frank Wilczek and C N Yang. 636pp 978-981-3233-76-8

Jul 2018 US$128 £113

520pp 978-981-3236-42-4

Jul 2018 US$168 £148

Theory of Groups and Symmetries

Finite Groups, Lie Groups, and Lie Algebras by Alexey P Isaev (Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia & M V Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia), Valery A Rubakov (Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia & M V Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia) The book presents the main approaches in study of algebraic structures of symmetries in models of theoretical and mathematical physics, namely groups and Lie algebras and their deformations. It covers the commonly encountered quantum groups (including Yangians). The second main goal of the book is to present a differential geometry of coset spaces that is actively used in investigations of models of quantum field theory, gravity and statistical physics. The third goal is to explain the main ideas about the theory of conformal symmetries, which is the basis of the AdS/CFT correspondence. Readership: Graduate students and researchers in theoretical physics and mathematical physics. 476pp 978-981-3236-85-1

May 2018 US$138 £121

Langevin and Fokker – Planck Equations and their Generalizations Descriptions and Solutions

by Sau Fa Kwok (State University of Maringá, Brazil) ○

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This book complements Risken’s book on the Langevin and FokkerPlanck equations. Some topics and methods of solutions are presented and discussed in details which are not described in Risken’s book Several generalized Langevin equations are presented and discussed with some detail Integro-differential Fokker – Planck equation is derived from the uncoupled continuous time random walk model for generic waiting time probability distribution function which can be used to distinguish the differences for the initial and intermediate times with the same behavior in the long-time limit. Moreover, generalized Klein – Kramers equations are also described and discussed. To our knowledge these approaches are not found in other textbooks

208pp 978-981-3228-40-5

May 2018 US$98 £86

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Noncommutative Cosmology

by Matilde Marcolli (California Institute of Technology, USA & Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada & University of Toronto, Canada) Modified gravity models play an important role in contemporary theoretical cosmology. The present book proposes a novel approach to the topic based on techniques from noncommutative geometry, especially the spectral action functional as a gravity model. The book discusses applications to early universe models and slow-roll inflation models, to the problem of cosmic topology, to non-isotropic cosmologies like mixmaster universes and Bianchi IX gravitational instantons, and to multifractal structures in cosmology. Relations between noncommutative and algebro-geometric methods in cosmology is also discussed, including the occurrence of motives, periods, and modular forms in spectral models of gravity. Readership: Graduate students and researchers in mathematical physics and theoretical cosmology. Feb 2018 292pp US$98 £86 978-981-3202-83-2 978-981-3202-84-9(pbk) US$48 £42

Mathematics for Physics An Illustrated Handbook by Adam Marsh ○

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The approach taken by this book to the subject material differs from other titles in that it is intuitive and visual yet also mathematically rigorous, allowing concise coverage of a large breadth of material and providing a cross-subject synthesis while at the same time serving as a useful reference The book is also unique in that it can be used in three ways: as the basis for a course, as a supporting text for related courses, and as a reference. These uses could apply to both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, there is a substantial audience for the book among independent researchers, amateur physicists, and readers of popular science who want to explore a level deeper into actual mathematical content The treatments of Riemannian geometry, Clifford algebras, and fiber bundles are particularly notable, including detailed figures and geometric viewpoints that would seem to be novel to the literature

Readership: Students in mathematics and physics who want to explore a level deeper into actual mathematical content. 300pp 978-981-3233-91-1

Jan 2018 US$98 £86

Hyperspherical Harmonics and Their Physical Applications by James Emil Avery & John Scales Avery (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)

This book aims to change the theory of hyperspherical harmonics from an esoteric field, mastered by specialists, into an easilyused tool with a place in the working kit of all theoretical physicists, theoretical chemists and mathematicians. The theory presented here is accessible without the knowledge of Lie-groups and representation theory, and can be understood with an ordinary knowledge of calculus. The book is accompanied by programs and exercises designed for teaching and practical use. Readership: Scientists and researchers in theoretical physics, theoretical chemistry, and mathematics. 300pp 978-981-3229-29-7

Jan 2018 US$128 £113

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Local Zeta Regularization and the Scalar Casimir Effect A General Approach based on Integral Kernels

by Davide Fermi (Universitàdegli Studi di Milano, Italy & Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Italy) & Livio Pizzocchero (Universitàdegli Studi di Milano, Italy & Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Italy) ○

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Zeta regularization is used in a systematic way for both local and global aspects related to the vacuum state of a quantized field. A special emphasis is given to local aspects (such as the stress-energy tensor) and to the role of boundary conditions Explicit computations are carried out for several configurations, applying in a uniform way the general algorithms The book gives a more intuitive approach to the subject by implementing the regularization via canonical quantization in a Lorentzian framework

Readership: Graduate students and researchers including academics in theoretical physics. 276pp 978-981-3224-99-5

Dec 2017 US$98 £86

A Half-Century of Physical Asymptotics and Other Diversions Selected Works by Michael Berry

by Michael Berry (University of Bristol, UK) “Comments made on the philosophy and conduct of science are valuable and have been influenced strongly by academic contacts at the University of Bristol, and indeed worldwide ... The variety of papers and their intended readerships make much of this volume appropriate and enjoyable for general readers, as well as for specialists.” Contemporary Physics 724pp Sep 2017 978-981-3221-19-2 US$118 £104 978-981-3221-20-8(pbk) US$75 £62

Textbook Essential Textbooks in Physics

A Guide to Mathematical Methods for Physicists With Problems and Solutions

by Michela Petrini (UniversitéPierre et Marie Curie, France), Gianfranco Pradisi (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy) & Alberto Zaffaroni (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy) This textbook provides a self-contained and rigorous presentation of the main mathematical tools needed in many fields of Physics, both classical and quantum. It covers topics treated in mathematics courses for final-year undergraduate and graduate physics programmes, including complex function: distributions, Fourier analysis, linear operators, Hilbert spaces and eigenvalue problems. The different topics are organised into two main parts — complex analysis and vector spaces — in order to stress how seemingly different mathematical tools, for instance the Fourier transform, eigenvalue problems or special functions, are all deeply interconnected. Also contained within each chapter are fully worked examples, problems and detailed solutions. Readership: Students of undergraduate mathematics and postgraduate students of physics or engineering. 340pp Sep 2017 978-1-78634-343-7 US$98 £81 978-1-78634-344-4(pbk) US$48 £40

Physics and Astronomy 2019

Introduction to General Relativity

Computational Physics

by John Dirk Walecka (College of William and Mary, USA)

by Badis Ydri (BM Annaba University, Algeria)

Solutions to Problems

As a learning and teaching tool, this current book provides solutions to those problems. This text and solutions manual are meant to provide an introduction to the subject. It is hoped that these books will allow the reader to approach the more advanced texts and monographs, as well as the continual influx of fascinating new experimental results, with a deeper understanding and sense of appreciation. Readership: Advanced undergraduate or graduate students in mathematical and theoretical physics. Aug 2017 216pp 978-981-3227-69-9(pbk) US$48 £42 100 Years of General Relativity - Vol 4

Loop Quantum Gravity The First 30 Years

edited by Abhay Ashtekar (Pennsylvania State University, USA) & Jorge Pullin (Louisiana State University, USA) “Written by young theoretical physicists who are experts in the field, this volume is meant both to provide an introduction to the field and to offer a review of the latest developments, not discussed in many other existing books, for senior researchers. It will also appeal to scientists who do not work directly on LQG but are interested in issues at the interface of general relativity and quantum physics.” CERN Courier Readership: Graduate students, researchers and academics interested in theoretical physics and cosmology. 320pp May 2017 978-981-3209-92-3 US$98 £81 978-981-3209-93-0(pbk) US$58 £48

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Mathematics for Physicists

by Huaiyu Wang (Tsinghua University, China)

An Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulations of Matrix Field Theory This book is divided into two parts. In the first part we give an elementary introduction to computational physics consisting of 21 simulations which originated from a formal course of lectures and laboratory simulations delivered since 2010 to physics students at Annaba University. The second part is much more advanced and deals with the problem of how to set up working Monte Carlo simulations of matrix field theories which involve finite dimensional matrix regularizations of noncommutative and fuzzy field theories, fuzzy spaces and matrix geometry. The study of matrix field theory in its own right has also become very important to the proper understanding of all noncommutative, fuzzy and matrix phenomena. The second part, which consists of 9 simulations, was delivered informally to doctoral students who were working on various problems in matrix field theory. Sample codes as well as sample key solutions are also provided for convenience and completeness. Readership: Graduate students and researchers in theoretical and computational physics. 312pp 978-981-3200-21-0

Apr 2017 US$128 £106

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Big Practical Guide to Computer Simulations (2nd Edition) by Alexander K Hartmann (University of Oldenburg, Germany)

“This book is packed with useful information for everyone doing computer simulations. It would have saved me so much time in my earlier work if it had been available then. It should be compulsory reading for students starting off in the field, but experienced workers will also find useful gems, as I did.” A Peter Young University of California, Santa Cruz Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering or physics. Also experienced researchers in these fields who start with computer simulations.

This book covers the necessary aspects of mathematics for graduate students in physics and engineering. Advanced undergraduate students and researchers who intend to enter the field of theoretical physics can also pick up this book. The first eight chapters include variational method, Hilbert space and operators, ordinary linear differential equations, Bessel functions, Dirac delta function, the Green’s function in mathematical physics, norm, integral equations. Beside these traditional contents, the last two chapters introduce some recent achievements of scientific research while presenting their mathematical background. Like the basis of number theory and its application in physics, material science and other scientific fields, the fundamental equations in spaces with arbitrary dimensions, not limited to Euclid space; Pseudo spherical coordinates. Plain terminologies were used to present the concept of metric, as well as new and interesting work on the Klein-Gorden equation and Maxwell equation.

Apr 2015 484pp 978-981-4571-76-0 US$108 £90 978-981-4571-77-7(pbk) US$62 £51

Readership: University teaching assistants in physics courses, physics educators and curriculum officials.

Readership: Students and researchers in theoretical physics.

752pp May 2017 978-981-3146-48-8 US$148 £123 978-981-3148-00-0(pbk) US$88 £73

Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics, Statistics, Polymer Physics, and Financial Markets (5th Edition)

by Hagen Kleinert (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany) “If you get a copy of Kleinert’s book, you will know that you have the best single book on the subject: the depth of knowledge and exposition is representative of a true master scholar ... this book is not only a genuine classic, it is a true bargain.” Australian Physics

1624pp May 2009 978-981-4273-55-8 US$168 £139 978-981-4273-56-5(pbk) US$48 £40

For more information, visit: www.worldscientific.com NOTABLE BACKLIST BIG PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COMPUTER SIMULATIONS (2ND EDITION) HARTMANN ALEXANDER K (UNIV OF OLDENBURG, GERMANY) 9789814571777 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS IN PHYSICS: WITH APPLICATIONS IN ASTROPHYSICS, BIOPHYSICS, DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, AND ENGINEERING (WITH CD-ROM) VAN WYK STEVE (OLYMPIC COLLEGE, USA) 9789812774996 FRACTIONAL CALCULUS: AN INTRODUCTION FOR PHYSICISTS HERRMANN RICHARD (GIGAHEDRON, GERMANY) 9789814340243 GROUP THEORY FOR PHYSICISTS MA ZHONG-QI (INST OF HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, BEIJING, CHINA) 9789812771421 INTRODUCTION TO SUPERSYMMETRY (2ND EDITION) MULLER-KIRSTEN HARALD J W ET AL (UNIV OF KAISERSLAUTERN, GERMANY) 9789814293426 INVERSE METHODS FOR ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING: THEORY AND PRACTICE RODGERS CLIVE D (UNIV OF OXFORD, UK) 9789810227401 PATH INTEGRALS FOR PEDESTRIANS GOZZI ENNIO ET AL (UNIV OF TRIESTE & INFN, ITALY) 9789814603935 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COMPUTER SIMULATIONS (WITH CD-ROM) HARTMANN ALEXANDER K (UNIV OF OLDENBURG, GERMANY) 9789812834157

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS The THz Dynamics of Liquids Probed by Inelastic X-Ray Scattering by Alessandro Cunsolo (Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA) ○

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Despite a very large body of scientific publications accumulated in nearly 20 years, there’s no monograph available on this technique and in particular on its application to the study of liquid materials The book will be beneficial for both mature scientist and relatively inexperienced young researches aiming at using IXS

250pp 978-981-3229-48-8

Jun 2019 US$98 £86

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Phase Transitions for Beginners

by Sergei M Stishov (Institute for High Pressure Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia) ○ ○ ○

Written by the famous experimentalist who discovered stishovite Contains many illustrative experimental examples of various phase transitions Includes topics usually not in conventional textbooks and monographs (hard sphere problem, melting, quantum phase transitions, etc.)

Readership: For those at the undergraduate to graduate level, to fill conceptual gaps regarding the physics of phase transitions. 92pp 978-981-3274-17-4

Jan 2001 US$48 £40

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Advances in Theoretical and Experimental Research of High Tc Superconductivity edited by Ru-shan Han (Peking University, China)

Researchers working at the frontier of high-Tc Superconductors have reviewed the development in this area in the past 20 years. Both experimental and theoretical aspects have been covered. New directions and possible theoretical models were suggested. 520pp 978-981-3271-16-6

Feb 2019 US$158 £140

Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series

Endless Quests

Theory, Experiments and Applications of Frontiers of Superconductivity edited by Jiang-Di Fan (Chongqing Academy of Science and Technology, China) The book contains rich first-hand information on experiments at the frontiers of superconductivity, as well as on relevant applications of such cutting-edge developments. For instance, Jiasu Wang, co-author of the chapter discussing the HTS Maglev train, is the person who completed the world’s first HTS Maglev train. Thus, the draw of this book lies not only in its ability to marry theory, experiment and application, but also in its inclusion of research from prestigious experts of the field. 344pp 978-981-3270-78-7

Dec 2018 US$128 £115

Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series

Superconductivity Centennial

edited by Rushan Han (Peking University, China) This book covers the important contributions of the Chinese during the development of high-temperature superconductors (HTS). The study of Y-based HTS, which was the first to be reported internationally at a liquid nitrogen temperature above 90 K, has retained the world record for superconducting transition temperatures. The book covers the study of superconducting energy gap, microscopic electron non-uniformity, ARPES research, “kinks” research, eHigh-Tc. 500pp 978-981-3273-13-9

Dec 2018 US$158 £140

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Electron – Phonon Interaction and Lattice Dynamics in High Tc Superconductors edited by Han Zhang (Peking University, China)

This book contains the experimental and theoretical studies on the EPI. The experimental part covers the results of angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), isotopic effect, elastic neutron scattering study of electron – phonon, lattice role and so on. The theoretical part covers the electron – phonon, polaron and bipolaron, effect of lattice, fine structure in the tunnelling spectra of electrondoped cuprates, identification of the bulk pairing symmetry in hightemperature superconductors and effect of lattice. 372pp 978-981-3271-13-5

Dec 2018 US$138 £120

Physics and Astronomy 2019

Experimental Studies of Boson Fields in Solids

by Ulrich Köbler (Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany) & Andreas Hoser (Helmholtz-Zentrum-Berlin GmbH, Germany) This book provides a new understanding of the large amount of experimental results gained in solid state physics during the last seven decades. The book illustrates in an empirical way the elements of future field theories of solid state physics with special emphasis on magnetic materials. In contrast to the many available textbooks on quantum field theories that emphasize more on algorithmic formalities rather than referring to the experimental facts, the approach in this book is pragmatic instead of abstract theoretic. 600pp 978-981-3235-48-9

Dec 2018 US$168 £148

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Introductory Matter Physics

by Francesco Simoni (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy) This book introduces the reader to basic c o n c e p t s c o n c e r n i n g m a t t e r p hy s i c s , describing how fundamental properties of atoms, molecules and condensed matter are affected by properties of electrons and by their interaction with electromagnetic waves. It is based on the lectures given by the author for over a decade on Matter Physics and Solid State Physics. It focuses on electronic properties to discuss the structure, electrical and optical properties of matter, and is organized into six chapters. 350pp 978-981-3235-71-7

Oct 2018 US$98 £86

Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series - Vol 5

Quasi-One-Dimensional Organic Superconductors

by Wei Zhang (Renmin University of China, China) The book includes a thorough description of a wide range of physical properties of organic superconductors of reduced dimensionality. The authors start with an overview of the field followed by a background discussion and selected experimental topics. A critical discussion of theoretical proposals is presented under the constraints of experimental observations and exciting possibilities for the symmetry of the order parameter are presented, including the cases of inhomogeneous superconducting states and triplet superconductivity. The possible origins of Cooper pairing are explored and tests to detect experimentally the pairing symmetry are described in detail. The book ends with a discussion of important open questions, where the search for their answers will keep the field alive for the next decade. Readership: Graduate students, post-docs and colleagues working in the field of superconductivity, who are interested in the effects of quasi-one-dimensionality and high magnetic fields. 300pp 978-981-3272-94-1

Physics of Heavy Fermions

Heavy Fermions and Strongly Correlated Electrons Systems

– by Yoshichika Onuki (University of the Ryukyus, Japan) ○

Introduction to Solid State Physics by Amnon Aharony (Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel & Tel Aviv University, Israel), Ora Entin-Wohlman (Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel & Tel Aviv University, Israel)

This is an introductory book on solid state physics. It is a translation of a Hebrew version, written for the Open University in Israel. Aimed mainly for self-study, the book contains appendices with the necessary background, explains each calculation in detail and contains many solved problems. The bulk of the book discusses the basic concepts of periodic crystals, including lattice structures, radiation scattering off crystals, crystal bonding, vibrations of crystals, and electronic properties. On the other hand, the book also presents brief reviews of advanced topics, e.g. quasicrystals, soft condensed matter, mesoscopic physics and the quantum Hall effect. Readership: Advanced graduate students and researchers in the field of nuclear engineering and nuclear waste management. 640pp 978-981-3272-24-8

Sep 2018 US$148 £130

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Readers can understand the present frontiers of solid state and condensed matter physics, on the basis of fundamental ideas and formulae described in various related methods of measurement This paves the way for readers to participate in research concerning single crystal growth and characteristic properties in rare earth and actinide compounds

Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested and/or involved in single crystal growth, heavy fermions, superconductivity and related experimental methods. 336pp 978-981-3232-19-8

Jun 2018 US$128 £113

Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series - Vol 3

Computer Simulations of Molecules and Condensed Matter

From Electronic Structures to Molecular Dynamics by Xin-Zheng Li (Peking University, China) & En-Ge Wang (Peking University, China) This book provides a relatively complete introduction to the methods used in computational condensed matter. A wide range of electronic structure theories are introduced, including traditional quantum chemistry methods, density functional theory, many-body perturbation theory, and more. Molecular dynamics simulations are also discussed, with extensions to enhanced sampling and free-energy calculation techniques including umbrella sampling, meta-dynamics, integrated tempering sampling, etc. 280pp 978-981-3230-44-6

Mar 2018 US$98 £86

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Collective Classical and Quantum Fields

In Plasmas, Superconductors, Superfluid 3He, and Liquid Crystals by Hagen Kleinert (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany) This is an introductory book dealing with collective phenomena in many-body systems. A gas of bosons or fermions can show oscillations of various types of density. These are described by different combinations of field variables. Especially delicate is the competition of these variables. In superfluid 3He, for example, the atoms can be attracted to each other by molecular forces, whereas they are repelled from each other at short distance due to a hardcore repulsion. The attraction gives rise to Cooper pairs, and the repulsion is overcome by paramagnon oscillations. 424pp Feb 2018 978-981-3223-93-6 US$98 £86 978-981-3223-94-3(pbk) US$38 £33 Peking University-World Scientific Advanced Physics Series - Vol 2

Geometric Methods in Elastic Theory of Membranes in Liquid Crystal Phases (2nd Edition)

by Zhanchun Tu (Beijing Normal University, China), Zhongcan Ou-Yang (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Jixing Liu (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) & Yuzhang Xie (Tsinghua University, China) The main changes in this second edition are: the authors add a chapter (Chapter 4) to explain how to calculate variational problems on a surface with a free edge by using a new mathematical tool — moving frame method and exterior differential forms — and how to derive the shape equation and boundary conditions for open lipid membranes through this new method. In addition, the authors include the recent concise work on chiral lipid membranes as a section in Chapter 5, and in Chapter 6 the authors mention some topics that the authors have not fully investigated but are also important to geometric theory of membrane elasticity. Readership: Researchers working with biomembranes. 288pp 978-981-3227-72-9

Jan 2018 US$128 £113

Physical Effects of Geometric Phases

edited by Qian Niu (The University of Texas at Austin, USA), Ming-Che Chang (National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan), Biao Wu (Peking University, China), Di Xiao (Carnegie Mellon University, USA) & Ran Cheng (Carnegie Mellon University, USA) ○ ○ ○

This book fills a great need in the field of Berry phase effect in condensed matter physics It covers in a coherent way a broad range of topics not found in any existing reviews or books The leading author (Niu, PhD student of Thouless) is a prominent researcher in this field and has given lectures extensively based on the materials

Readership: Mathematical, high energy and condensed matter physicists. 424pp 978-981-3225-72-5

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CONJUGATED POLYMERS AND OLIGOMERS: STRUCTURAL AND SOFT MATTER ASPECTS KNAAPILA MATTI (TECHNICAL UNIV OF DENMARK, DENMARK) 9789813225756 SUPERCONDUCTING FAULT CURRENT LIMITER: A NEW DEVICE FOR THE ELECTRIC GRIDS TIXADOR PASCAL (GRENOBLE-INP & INST NEEL-G2E LAB, FRANCE) 9789813272972

NOTABLE BACKLIST BCS: 50 YEARS COOPER LEON N & FELDMAN DMITRI (BROWN UNIV, USA) 9789814304658 CORRELATED ELECTRONS IN QUANTUM MATTER FULDE PETER (MAX-PLANCK-INST FOR PHYSICS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS, GERMANY) 9789814390927 ELECTRODYNAMICS OF METAMATERIALS SHALAEV V M ET AL (PURDUE UNIV, USA) 9789810242459 INTRODUCTION TO CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, VO 1 FENG DUAN & JIN GUOJUN (NANJING UNIV, CHINA) 9789812560704 LECTURE NOTES ON FIELD THEORY IN CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS MUDRY CHRISTOPHER (PAUL SCHERRER INST, SWITZERLAND) 9789814449106 MODERN COURSE IN THE QUANTUM THEORY OF SOLIDS, A HAN FUXIANG (DALIAN UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, CHINA) 9789814417143 NEUTRON SCATTERING IN CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS FURRER ALBERT ET AL (ETH ZURICH & PAUL SCHERRER INST, SWITZERLAND) 9789810248314 NEW SUPERCONDUCTORS: FROM GRANULAR TO HIGH TC DEUTSCHER GUY (TEL AVIV UNIV, ISRAEL) 9789810230890 PHYSICS OF SOLAR CELLS, THE NELSON JENNY (IMPERIAL COLLEGE, UK) 9781860943492 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ON SOLID STATE PHYSICS, RELATIVITY AND MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS LIM YUNG-KUO (NUS, S’PORE) 9789810218935 PROBLEMS IN SOLID STATE PHYSICS WITH SOLUTIONS HAN FUXIANG (DALIAN UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, CHINA) 9789814366878 QUANTUM DISSIPATIVE SYSTEMS (FOURTH EDITION) WEISS ULRICH (UNIV OF STUTTGART, GERMAY) 9789814374910 QUANTUM HALL EFFECTS: RECENT THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENTS (3RD EDITION) EZAWA ZYUN FRANCIS (TOHOKU UNIV & RIKEN, JAPAN) 9789814360753 QUANTUM THEORY OF MAGNETISM, THE (2ND EDITION) MAJLIS NORBERTO (MCGILL UNIV, CANADA) 9789812567925 QUANTUM THEORY OF THE OPTICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTORS (5TH EDITION) HAUG HARTMUT ET AL (UNIV FRANKFURT, GERMANY) 9789812838841 SUPERCONDUCTIVITY (REVISED EDITION) GINZBURG V L & ANDRYUSHIN E A (P N LEBEDEV PHYSICAL INST, RUSSIA) 9789812389138 THEORETICAL ALCHEMY: MODELING MATTER HARRISON WALTER (STANFORD UNIV, USA) 9789814322140 THEORY OF MAGNETISM MADE SIMPLE, THE: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CONCEPTS AND TO SOME USEFUL MATHEMATICAL METHODS MATTIS DANIEL C (UNIV OF UTAH, USA) 9789812386717 THERMAL ENERGY AT THE NANOSCALE FISHER TIMOTHY S (PURDUE UNIV, USA) 9789814449786

Physics and Astronomy 2019

ELECTROMAGNETISM AND PLASMA PHYSICS Classical Theory of Electromagnetism (3rd Edition)

by Baldassare Di Bartolo (Boston College, USA) The topics treated in this book are essentially those that a graduate student of physics or electrical engineering should be familiar with in classical electromagnetism. Each topic is analyzed in detail, and each new concept is explained with examples. The introduction of the theory of special relativity is always a challenge in teaching electromagnetism, and this topic is considered with particular care. A large number of exercises are included.

MORE TITLES ADVANCED CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS: GREEN FUNCTIONS, REGULARIZATIONS, MULTIPOLE DECOMPOSITIONS JENTSCHURA ULRICH D (MISSOURI UNIV OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, USA) 9789813222847 DIAGNOSTICS OF LABORATORY AND ASTROPHYSICAL PLASMAS USING SPECTRAL LINESHAPES OF ONE-, TWO-, AND THREE-ELECTRON SYSTEMS OKS EUGENE (AUBURN UNIV, USA) 9789814699075 TURBULENT TRANSPORT IN MAGNETIZED PLASMAS (SECOND EDITION) HORTON WENDELL (UNIV OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, USA) 9789813225886

Readership: Advanced undergraduates and first year graduate students in physics. Aug 2018 720pp US$198 £174 978-981-3228-19-1 978-981-3230-03-3(pbk) US$98 £86

Magnetic Helicity, Spheromaks, Solar Corona Loops, and Astrophysical Jets by Paul M Bellan (Caltech)

Pedagogical in style, this book provides insights into plasma behavior valid over twenty orders of magnitude in both time and space. The book assumes that the reader has a basic knowledge of magnetohydrodynamics and explains topics using detailed theoretical analysis supported by discussion of relevant experiments. This comprehensive approach gives the reader an understanding of the essential theoretical ideas and their application to real situations. Readership: Researchers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates in plasma physics, solar physics, and astrophysics; mathematicians interested in helicity, topology, and self-organization. 652pp 978-1-78634-514-1

May 2018 US$168 £148

Plasma Physics in Active Wave Ionosphere Interaction 18

by Spencer P Kuo (New York University-Tandon School of Engineering, USA) ○

Theories are connected to the represented (HF heating) experiments, which enables readers to grasp and appreciate the study

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HF heating experiments are active research area, this book provides theoretical basis for the understanding of the experimental observations and for preparing future experiments

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Home-work problems include not only physics questions, but also engineering questions which have practical applications and are attractive to engineers as well

Readership: Student and professional for all levels in plasma physics. 248pp 978-981-3232-12-9

Jan 2018 US$98 £86

NOTABLE BACKLIST BASIC SPACE PLASMA PHYSICS BAUMJOHANN W & TREUMANN R A (MAX-PLANCK-INST FUR EXTRATERRESTRISCHE PHYSIK, GARCHING & LUDWIGMAXIMILIANS-UNIV, MUNCHEN, GERMANY) 9781860940798 LECTURES ON CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS ENGLERT BERTHOLD-GEORG (NUS, S’PORE) 9789814596930 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ON ELECTROMAGNETISM LIM YUNG-KUO (NUS, S’PORE) 9789810206260

TITLES OF INTEREST World Scientific Reference on Spin in Organics (In 4 Volumes) Volume 1: Spin Injection and Transport Volume 2: Spinterface Volume 3: Magnetic Field Effects Volume 4: Spin in Organics

edited by Zeev Valy Vardeny (University of Utah, USA) & Markus Wohlgenannt (University of Iowa, USA) 1368pp (Set) 978-981-3228-96-2

Feb 2018 US$1488

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World Scientific Handbook of Metamaterials and Plasmonics (In 4 Volumes)

Volume 1: Electromagnetic Metamaterials Volume 2: Elastic, Acoustic, and Seismic Metamaterials Volume 3: Active Nanoplasmonics and Metamaterials Volume 4: Recent Progress in the Field of Nanoplasmonics

Editor-in-Chief: Stefan A Maier (Imperial College London, UK) 992pp (Set) 978-981-3227-61-3

Dec 2017 US$1850 £1628

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GENERAL PHYSICS The Body Shapes of Extraterrestrials

And Other Essays in Astronomy, Physics, and Biology by Leslie M Golden (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA) Leslie M Golden, PhD, an astronomer, professor, software developer, cruise ship lecturer, animal welfare and environmental activist, actor, musician, band leader, stand-up comic, playwright, novelist, cartoonist, gambling columnist, and professional blackjack player, presents entertaining yet authoritative essays on intriguing concepts in astronomy, biology, botany, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, physics, and zoology. You’ll feel your intellect massaged and your mental horizons expanded as you read about such subjects as How Long Would a Conversation with ET Take?, The Physics of Elephant Deaths, The Lunar 50, 000 Formula 1 Race, Collision Course! Galaxies Collide!, What Does an Astronomer Really Do?, The Physics of Hang Time, The Problem with Extraterrestrials, and The Benefits of a Mission to Mars. As an extra bonus, Les Golden presents some of his favorite science jokes and cartoons. In short, The Body Shapes of Extraterrestrials and Other Essays in Astronomy, Physics, and Biology is the perfect coffee table book or gift. 140pp 978-981-3228-49-8

Feb 2019 US$48 £42

All of Physics (Almost) in 15 Equations

Competitive Physics

Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism and Relativity by Jinhui Wang (Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore) & Bernard Ricardo Written by a former Olympiad student, Wang Jinhui, and a Physics Olympiad national trainer, Bernard Ricardo, Competitive Physics delves into the art of solving challenging physics puzzles. This book not only expounds a multitude of physics topics from the basics but also illustrates how these theories can be applied to problems, often in an elegant fashion. With worked examples that depict various problem-solving sleights of hand and interesting exercises to enhance the mastery of such techniques, readers will hopefully be able to develop their own insights and be better prepared for physics competitions. 592pp Nov 2018 978-981-3239-41-8 US$108 £95 978-981-3238-53-4(pbk) US$58 £51

Competitive Physics Mechanics and Waves

by Bruno Mansoulié(CEA-Saclay, France)

by Jinhui Wang (Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore) & Bernard Ricardo

The book comprises 15 short chapters, each presenting an important equation of Physics, from the simplest and oldest, to more complex and recent ones. The target audience is the interested general public, hence no mathematics is involved (beyond the simple expression of each equation).

Mechanics and Waves is the first of a two-part series which will discuss general problemsolving methods, such as exploiting the symmetries of a system, to set a firm foundation for other topics.

What can a professional “read” in an equation? Does one see a rainbow differently when one knows the law of refraction of light? Do some equations tell more than what they were invented for? The book presents an opportunity to think about the nature of the physical laws (without writing a philosophy treatise): are they written in advance, or only the result of our imagination?

Sep 2018 516pp 978-981-3233-94-2 US$98 £86 978-981-3235-18-2(pbk) US$48 £42

Each chapter is illustrated by a full page artistic drawing by Lison Bernet, sometimes kind, sometimes funny, and always poetic. 160pp Jan 2019 978-981-3273-40-5(pbk) US$28 £25

Quantum Leaps (2nd Edition) by Jeremy Bernstein

In the early years of its conception, J Robert Oppenheimer spoke of quantum theory as a subject that was “unlikely to be known to any poet or historian.” Yet, as Bernstein notes, in just sixty-odd years, one can find at least nine million entries on Google under the rubric “quantum theory” — from poets and historians, as well as film critics and Buddhist monks. How did quantum mechanics enter general culture so pervasively? Having studied the subject for over a half-century, Jeremy Bernstein returns in this second edition to enlighten readers with a witty insider’s perspective on the development of quantum theory as well as its loopholes. It is also a scintillating account of the interplay between brilliance and fallibility in humankind, even in the key figures who have shaped common understanding of quantum theory — such eminent figures include Niels Bohr, the Dalai Lama, Tom Stoppard, and most notably, John Bell who made pioneering contributions in quantum physics. At once thought-provoking and intellectual, this semi-autobiographical popular science book is highly recommended for readers with rudimentary knowledge of science history, philosophy, and naturally, physics. 260pp Dec 2018 978-981-3272-70-5 US$98 £85 978-981-3274-41-9(pbk) US$48 £40

In the Search for Beauty by Voldemar Smilga ○

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Presents a very clear description of the foundations of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry written in simple terms and accessible to any reader with a high school certificate A unique concise narration about the history of mathematics and not just mathematics Accompanied by witty funny pictures, which can help the reader better absorb the contents

350pp 978-981-3274-35-8

Sep 2018 US$78 £70

Liquidator

The Chernobyl Story by Sergei Belyakov (Theracross Technologies, Singapore) In the late April of 1986, the world learned about the quaint town in the Central Ukraine — Chernobyl. The largest nuclear catastrophe in the history of mankind, which affected the lives of millions and millions, had forced the USSR government to take unprecedented actions. One of them was the formation of a cleanup crew from the Army reservists. They were tasked with a titanic chore of cleaning the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant from radioactive debris after the explosion of Reactor #4. Sergei Belyakov, then a PhD scientist, volunteered to become one of the many “nuclear jumpers” of that long-forgotten crew. This book sums up his recollections about that nuclear jumper stint. It is written not as a traditional memoir, but as an alloy of personal views and feelings, templated over the information about the Chernobyl disaster from the official sources of those days. 200pp Nov 2018 978-981-3227-41-5 US$48 £42 978-981-3228-68-9(pbk) US$28 £25

Physics and Astronomy 2019

The Wonders of Physics

The Story of Antimatter

(4th Edition)

by Andrey Varlamov (Italian National Research Council, Italy) Review of the 3rd Edition: “This ability to understand many different things using very few fundamental principles and a rational reasoning lies in the heart of physics, great science about fundamental laws of Nature. Very few authors are able to speak about these fundamentals to the laymen. The authors of this book can. Read the book and enjoy it.” Prof. D E Khmelnitskii Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, UK 400pp 978-981-3273-16-0

Dec 2018 US$68

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The Soviet Atomic Project

How the Soviet Union Obtained the Atomic Bomb by Lee G Pondrom (University of WisconsinMadison, USA) The book describes the lives of the people who gave Stalin his weapon — scientists, engineers, managers, and prisoners during the early post war years from 1945 – 1953. Many anecdotes and vicissitudes of life at that time in the Soviet Union accompany considerable technical information regarding the solutions to formidable problems of nuclear weapons development. The contents should interest the reader who wants to learn more about this part of the history and politics in 20th century physics. The prevention of nuclear proliferation is a topic of current interest, and the procedure followed by the Soviet Union as described in this book will help us understand the complexities involved. Written by a physicist, the perspective on many events is different from other similar studies. Extensive use of declassified materials from the Soviet archives. 550pp 978-981-3235-55-7

Sep 2018 US$88 £77

A Nuclear Physicist’s Odyssey by Aleš Gottvald (Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic) & Mikhail Shifman (University of Minnesota, USA) This book presents the first detailed biography of George Placzek — an outstanding physicist, a participant in the Manhattan Project who stood at the very inception of nuclear physics and the subsequent development of the nuclear bomb in the course of the WWII. In the 1930s, George Placzek was known as an adventurous person with a sharp sense of humor, a tireless generator of novel physics ideas which he generously shared with his colleagues. Born in Brno (now Czech Republic) into a wealthy Jewish family, he lost all his relatives to Holocaust, casting a tragic shadow on his life. This book is a unique compilation of a large number of previously unknown and unpublished documents from private and university archives, police reports 396pp 978-981-3236-91-2

This book tells the story of all the achievements in solving the problem of the missing antiparticles including the latest developments in the field. It is written by Prof. Guennadi Borissov, an international expert in this subject. It is intended for serious readers with some general background knowledge in physics, although no specialist knowledge is required. All phenomena observed in the microworld of particles are explained in simple terms using well-known examples from ordinary life. Starting with a description and discussion of the main properties of particles and antiparticles, the book details the important stages in the research that has brought scientists closer to solving one of the greatest enigmas of nature. 308pp 978-981-3228-75-7

Jun 2018 US$78 £70

Entropy and Sustainable Growth

by Guy Deutscher (Tel Aviv University, Israel) ○

Emphasizes entropy as the global concept behind climate change as well as all forms of pollution

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Relies on geological data to demonstrate that the biosphere has become out of balance

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Gives a concrete estimate of the amount of investment necessary to restore biosphere balance

148pp 978-981-3237-76-6

May 2018 US$48 £42

A Bouquet of Dyson

and Other Reflections on Science and Scientists by Jeremy Bernstein (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA)

George Placzek

Matter’s Vanished Twin by Guennadi Borissov (Lancaster University, UK)

“A grab bag in the most charming sense — reach inside and pull out an unexpected treasure. A chapter selected at random might be a biographical miniature about a scientist, Bernstein’s signature format at New Yorker magazine. The subject may be famous or obscure, 20th century (mostly) or earlier (a few), paladin (mostly) or rogue (a few); but in all cases fascinating. Another chapter may veer from biographical to autobiographical to philosophical and then back again, and be no less engaging. Bernstein seems to have crossed paths with everyone who was anyone in science in the 20th century. He furnishes a large, comfortable house with midcentury modern physics. Come in, admire the furniture, and enjoy the conversation.” Prof William H Press University of Texas at Austin 188pp Apr 2018 978-981-3231-92-4 US$68 £60 978-981-3238-28-2(pbk) US$28 £25

Jul 2018 US$98 £85

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From Micro to Macro

“Gina Says”

by Vlatko Vedral (Oxford & NUS, Singapore)

by Gil Kalai (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel)

“In the course of speculating about unifications that might close the amazing, blatant ‘gaps’ in our knowledge, Vedral provides a refreshing and engaging tour of those gaps, and of the (apparently) firmer ground between them.” Prof David Deutsch Oxford University Mathematical Institute

In the summer of 2006 two books attacking string theory, a prominent theory in physics, appeared: Peter Woit’s “Not Even Wrong” and Lee Smolin’s “The Trouble with Physics”. A fierce public debate, much of it on weblogs, ensued.

Adventures of a Wandering Physicist

This is a popular science book exploring the limits of scientific explanation. In particular, it debates if all sciences will ultimately be reducible to physics. The journey starts with physics itself, where there is a gap between the micro (quantum) and the macro (classical) and moves into chemistry, biology and the social sciences. 192pp Apr 2018 978-981-3229-51-8 US$58 £51 978-981-3231-40-5(pbk) US$28 £25

The Pull of History

Human Understanding of Magnetism and Gravity through the Ages by Yoshitaka Yamamoto (Sundai Preparatory School, Japan) ○

Development of the recognition on the mysterious magnetism is followed from ancient times to modern times, including the history of the millennium of the Middle ages which is usually disregarded or slighted

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The role magnetism had played to the development of modern concept of Newton’s universal force, which the ordinary history of science has overlooked in the past is fully discussed

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The connection between natural science and natural magic in the Renaissance period and early modern times, and also the importance of the latter to the formation of the former is elucidated

980pp 978-981-3223-76-9

Feb 2018 US$198 £174

How the Universe Works

Introduction to Modern Cosmology by Serge Parnovsky (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine) & Aleksei Parnowski (Space Research Institute, Ukraine) This book stands between a popular science book and a textbook, acting as a sort of a bridge across the great chasm separating popular science from true science. It can be also used as an introductory textbook for undergraduate students. It is also suitable for the non-experts in cosmology who wish to have an overview of the current state of the field. It is different from most popular science books because it avoids cutting corners in explanations and contains justification for various assumptions or estimations made in cosmology. It does not hide problems faced by modern cosmology as well as issues the community has no consensus about. It also does not try to pass hypotheses for established theories, which is not uncommon in scholarly articles. 188pp 978-981-3234-94-9

Feb 2018 US$58 £51

Adventures in the Blogosphere String War

Gina is very curious about science blogs. Can they be useful for learning about or discussing science? What happens in these blogs and who participates in them? Gina is eager to learn the issues and to form her own opinion about the string theory controversy. She is equipped with some academic background, including in mathematics, and has some familiarity with academic life. Her knowledge of physics is derived mainly from popular accounts. Gina likes to debate and to argue. She is fascinated by questions about rationality and philosophy, and was exposed to various other scientific controversies in the past. This book uses the blog debate on string theory to discuss blogs, science, and mathematics. Meandering over various topics from children’s dyscalculia to Chomskian linguistics, the reader may get some sense of the chaotic and often confusing scientific experience. The book tries to show the immense difficulty involved in getting the factual matters right, and interpreting fragmented and partial information. 236pp Jan 2018 978-981-3142-06-0 US$58 £48 978-981-3142-07-7(pbk) US$28 £23

Physics and Culture

by Brian Cotterell (University of Sydney, Australia) The role of physics in our culture is examined from the time of Newton to the present day. It has three parts: an introduction to physics and two parts covering the roles of Newtonian and Modern/Postmodern physics. It is shown how popularization enabled physics to become part of our culture, while the topics discussed include religion, philosophy, politics, literature, the visual arts, and music. An underlying theme is that physics is an intimate part of our culture which, together with the other sciences, has had a wide general influence that cannot be ignored. The book has been written for all that are genuinely interested in culture. It is well referenced and illustrated, and suitable for the general public, students and academics who are interested in bridging the sciences and humanities in today’s era of specialization. 556pp 978-1-78634-376-5

Oct 2017 US$168 £148

Atom Projects

Events and People by Boris Ioffe (ITEP, Moscow, Russia) This book is a collection of personal memories about the people who participated in the USSR atomic project — Landau, Alikhanov, Pomeranchuk, Alikhanian, Migdal Jr., Gribov, Zeldovich, Sakharov, Kurchatov, Vannikov, Eldian. As the author is the only living person who was involved in the project, these personal recollections are interesting and unique for a broad audience who has been unfamiliar with the details so far. 228pp Aug 2017 978-981-3145-93-1 US$55 £46 978-981-3145-94-8(pbk) US$28 £23

Physics and Astronomy 2019

Trilogy on Newton by Peter Rowlands (University of Liverpool, UK)

Newton — Innovation and Controversy Unique among celebrated scientists, Newton was equally gifted at theoretical physics, experimental physics and pure mathematics. He was also exceptional in another, less well-recognised sense. No one has come near to equalling his extraordinary analytical power. Analytically-derived truths are controversial because such truths can only be established by extended experimental verification or by their success in generating further truths by systematic development. While Newton’s optics was ultimately established by the first method and his theory of gravity by the second, much of his work on other subjects, though equally powerful and innovative, has never been totally established as part of this analytical context. This book discusses why the innovations matter today and why they were, and sometimes still are, controversial. 324pp 978-1-78634-401-4

Jun 2018 US$115 £101

Newton and the Great World System Mathematics is, in many ways, the most generic and abstract of all systems of human thought. Once Newton found he could describe dynamics and planetary motions using purely mathematical laws and deductive processes, he understood that there was no limit to what else could be explained — given time and ingenuity every aspect of Nature would find its mathematical roots. Newton himself repeatedly stated how aspects of chemistry, biology and even human thought could be accessed by his method. He also acknowledged how immense the task would be, involving many contributors over many centuries, however once the system was in place, it could be extended indefinitely. Although not fully understood during his lifetime, the Newtonian method has since been applied to many subjects outside of physics, including chemistry, physiology and philosophy.

This book analyses the Newtonian method and demonstrates how it represents the very roots of our understanding of the great world system we live in today. 328pp 978-1-78634-372-7

Nov 2017 US$115 £101

Newton and Modern Physics This book looks at how Newton’s theories can be linked to modern day problems and solutions in physics. Newton created an abstract system of theorizing which has been applied to all aspects of the physical world, however he had difficulties in persuading his contemporaries of its unique merits. A detailed study of Newton’s writings, published and unpublished, suggests that he had an almost archetypally powerful mode of thinking guaranteed to produce ‘correct’ results even in areas of physics where systematic study only began long after his time. This book investigates this phenomenon, looking at examples of where Newton’s principles have relevance to modern day thinking — the study of Newton’s work in both seventeenth century and present-day contexts helps to enhance our understanding of both. 312pp Oct 2017 978-1-78634-329-1 US$115 £95 978-1-78634-330-7(pbk) US$48 £40

MORE TITLES (PRE-)DAWNING OF FUNCTIONAL SPECIALIZATION IN PHYSICS, THE QUINN TERRANCE J (MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIV, USA) 9789813209091 MODERN COURSE IN UNIVERSITY PHYSICS, A: OPTICS, THERMAL PHYSICS, MODERN PHYSICS HAN FUXIANG (DALIAN UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, CHINA) 9789813224353 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN UNIVERSITY PHYSICS: OPTICS, THERMAL PHYSICS, MODERN PHYSICS HAN FUXIANG (DALIAN UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, CHINA) 9789813224322 STANDING TOGETHER IN TROUBLED TIMES: UNPUBLISHED LETTERS OF PAULI, EINSTEIN, FRANCK AND OTHERS SHIFMAN MISHA (UNIV OF MINNESOTA, USA) 9789813201002 NOTABLE BACKLIST “I AM THE SMARTEST MAN I KNOW”: A NOBEL LAUREATE’S DIFFICULT JOURNEY GIAEVER IVAR (APPLIED BIOPHYSICS, INC, USA) 9789813109186 ABC OF PHYSICS: A VERY BRIEF GUIDE OKUN LEV BORISOVICH (INST OF THEORETICAL & EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS (ITEP), RUSSIA) 9789814397278 ACHIEVING THE RARE: ROBERT F CHRISTY’S JOURNEY IN PHYSICS AND BEYOND CHRISTY I-JULIANA (CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHNOLOGY, USA) 9789814460248 ADVANCED MODERN PHYSICS: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS WALECKA JOHN DIRK (COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY, USA) 9789814291521 BASIC PHYSICS FORD KENNETH W (RETIRED DIRECTOR, AMERICAN INST OF PHYSICS, USA) 9789813208018 BIRDS AND FROGS: SELECTED PAPERS OF FREEMAN DYSON, 1990-2014 DYSON FREEMAN J (INST FOR ADVANCED STUDY, PRINCETON, USA) 9789814602860 BUILDING THE H BOMB: A PERSONAL HISTORY FORD KENNETH W (RETIRED DIRECTOR, AMERICAN INST OF PHYSICS, USA) 9789814618793 COLOUR: HOW WE SEE IT AND HOW WE USE IT WOOLFSON MICHAEL MARK (UNIV OF YORK, UK) 9781786340856 FUNDAMENTAL FORCES OF NATURE: THE STORY OF GAUGE FIELDS HUANG KERSON (MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH, USA) 9789812706454 HOPE AND VISION OF J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER, THE DAY MICHAEL A (LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE, USA) 9789814656740 HOW SCHRODINGER’S CAT ESCAPED THE BOX ROWLANDS PETER (UNIV OF LIVERPOOL, UK) 9789814635196 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS WALECKA JOHN DIRK (COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY, USA) 9789812812254 LET THERE BE LIGHT: THE STORY OF LIGHT FROM ATOMS TO GALAXIES (2ND EDITION) BRESLIN ANN & MONTWILL ALEX (UNIV COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND) 9781848167599 MADAME WU CHIEN-SHIUNG: THE FIRST LADY OF PHYSICS RESEARCH CHIANG TSAI-CHIEN (-) 9789814368926 MORE AND DIFFERENT: NOTES FROM A THOUGHTFUL CURMUDGEON ANDERSON PHILIP W (PRINCETON UNIV, USA) 9789814350136 MORE PHYSICS WITH MATLAB (WITH COMPANION MEDIA PACK) GREEN DAN (FERMI NAT’L ACCELERATOR LAB, USA) 9789814623940 NATURE LOVES TO HIDE: QUANTUM PHYSICS AND THE NATURE OF REALITY, A WESTERN PERSPECTIVE (REVISED EDITION) MALIN SHIMON (COLGATE UNIV, USA) 9789814324571 ONE HUNDRED PHYSICS VISUALIZATIONS USING MATLAB (WITH DVD-ROM) GREEN DAN (FERMI NAT’L ACCELERATOR LAB, USA) 9789814518444 PHYSICS AROUND US: HOW AND WHY THINGS WORK HENLEY ERNEST M & DASH J GREGORY (UNIV OF WASHINGTON, USA) 9789814350631 PHYSICS IN A MAD WORLD SHIFMAN MISHA (UNIV OF MINNESOTA, USA) 9789814619295 QUANTUM ADVENTURE, THE: DOES GOD PLAY DICE? MONTWILL ALEX & BRESLIN ANN (UNIV COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND) 9781848166486 SCIENCE OF ENERGY, THE NEWTON ROGER G (INDIANA UNIV, USA) 9789814401197

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NONLINEAR SCIENCE Complexity Science

Exploring Complexity - Volume 4

An Introduction

Selected Papers of John H Holland

edited by Mark A Peletier (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), Rutger A van Santen (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) & Erik Steur (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)

A Pioneer in Complexity Science edited by Jan Wouter Vasbinder & Helena Hong Gao (NTU, Singapore)

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Provides tutorial introductory chapters; highlighting theories, concepts and methods at bachelor/master level from a unifying perspective Includes more advanced chapters that provide deep background on the different matters Explains and illustrates application areas

400pp 978-981-3239-59-3

May 2019 US$138 £120

Resonance and Bifurcation to Chaos in Pendulum by Albert C J Luo (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA)

This book discusses Hamiltonian chaos and periodic motions to chaos in pendulums. This book first detects and discovers chaos in resonant layers and bifurcation trees of periodic motions to chaos in pendulum in the comprehensive fashion, which is a base to understand the behaviors of nonlinear dynamical systems, as a results of Hamiltonian chaos in the resonant layers and bifurcation trees of periodic motions to chaos. The bifurcation trees of travelable and non-travelable periodic motions to chaos will be presented through the periodically forced pendulum. 252pp 978-981-3231-67-2

With his work on computer logic, John H Holland became one of the most impor tant founders of modern computer science. People who knew John H Holland were all amazed and deeply influenced by his incredibly imaginative and creative mind. He produced many more ideas than he could follow up in his life time. This selection of his papers in the field of computer logic entails many of his explored and unexplored ideas. Revisiting the explored ideas and exploring the unexplored ones should be of great interest to scientists of all ages, and of great value to the current research not only in computer science but in many other fields as well. 260pp 978-981-3234-76-5

Feb 2018 US$98 £86

Jan 2018 US$118 £104

TITLES ON SCIENTIFIC WRITING

The Grant Writing and Crowdfunding Guide for Young Investigators in Science By Jean-Luc Lebrun (Scientific Reach, USA), Justin Lebrun (Scientific Reach, USA) 240pp 978-981-3223-23-3

Jun 2017 US$58 £48

Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English

Communicating Science A Practical Guide for Engineers and Physical Scientists By Raymond Boxman (Tel Aviv University, Israel), Edith Boxman 288pp 978-981-3144-22-4 978-981-3144-23-1(pbk)

Dec 2016 US$68 £56 US$32 £27

How to Read and Critique a Scientific Research Article

by Hilary Glasman-Deal (Imperial College London, UK)

Notes to Guide Students Reading Primary Literature (with Teaching Tips for Faculty Members)

272pp 978-1-84816-309-6 978-1-84816-310-2(pbk)

By Foong May Yeong (NUS, Singapore)

Dec 2009 US$58 £48 US$25 £21

116pp 978-981-4579-16-2(pbk)

Jan 2014 US$28 £23

Research Methods A Practical Guide for Students and Researchers By Willie Tan (NUS, Singapore) 228pp 978-981-3229-58-7 978-981-3229-61-7(pbk)

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Jul 2017 US$58 £51 US$38 £33

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Physics and Astronomy 2019

NUCLEAR PHYSICS Effective Field Theories for Nuclei and Compact-Star Matter Chiral Nuclear Dynamics (CND-III)

by Yong-Liang Ma (Jilin University, China) & Mannque Rho (CEA Saclay, France) This volume is devoted to exploring the intricate structure of compact-star matter inaccessible directly from QCD. It is principally anchored on hidden symmetries and topology presumed to be encoded in QCD. It differs from standard effective field theory and energy density functional approaches in that it exploits renormalization-group flow in the complex “vacuum” sliding with density inferred from topology change identified as a manifestation of baryon-quark continuity in dense matter. It makes a variety of predictions that drastically differ from the conventional treatments that could be tested by upcoming terrestrial and astrophysical experiments. Readership: Graduate students, researchers and professionals engaged in the fields of nuclear physics and particle physics. 380pp 978-981-3273-31-3

Dec 2018 US$138 £120

Polarization Phenomena in Physics Applications to Nuclear Reactions

by Makoto Tanifuji (Hosei University, Japan) This book allows the reader to understand the fundamentals of polarization phenomena in a general spin system, showing the polarizations to be indispensable information source of spindependent interactions. Particularly, the book describes polarization phenomena in nuclear scattering and reactions in detail, and explains how they provide information concerning spin-dependent interactions between the related particles. The concepts of polarization observables are explained, explicitly in the scattering of protons, deuterons and 7Li nuclei. Readership: Researchers working with polarization phenomena and spin physics in both nuclear and particle physics.

156pp

Jun 2018

978-981-3230-88-0

US$58 £50

Walter Greiner Memorial Volume

edited by Peter O Hess (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico & GoetheUniversität, Frankfurt, Germany) & Horst Stöcker (Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt, Germany) Walter Greiner (1935 – 2016) was a German physicist of the Goethe University, Frankfurt, well-known for his many contributions in scientific research and developments, in particular the field of nuclear physics. This memorial volume is a special tribute by Greiner’s former colleagues, students, and friends honoring his contributions and passion in science. The volume begins with a writing by Greiner about his early days in science. The subsequent articles, comprising personal and scientific reminiscences of Walter Greiner, serve as timely reviews on various topics of current interest. 388pp 978-981-3234-27-7

Jun 2018 US$128 £113

Basics of Transport and Storage of Radioactive Materials

edited by Toshiari Saegusa (Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEP), Japan), Gilles Sert (Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire (IRSN), France), Holger Völzke & Frank Wille (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung (BAM), Germany) This book provides current basis of safe and secure transport and storage so that those technologies can be readily traced, improved, or modified, if necessary, for and by the future generations. This book overviews current available information in the literature. It also covers advanced technology on similar subjects in the literature. On top of that, new and valuable subjects are introduced for readers to grasp the wide spectrum of the safe and secure transport and storage technology. Readership: Advanced graduate students and researchers in the field of nuclear engineering and nuclear waste management. 400pp 978-981-3234-03-1

Jun 2018 US$138 £121

Emergent Phenomena in Atomic Nuclei from Large-Scale Modeling A Symmetry-Guided Perspective edited by Kristina D Launey (Louisiana State University, USA) “The book covers a wide variety of topics, treated by authors that are recognized experts in their fields. While many monographs have been written on group-theoretical methods in physics or on numerical applications in many-body physics, no other book combines these two topics despite being intricately linked, as convincingly argues in the preface. The book occupies a unique place in the landscape of available treatises in theoretical nuclear physics. Knowledge of quantum mechanics and some notions of group theory are required for an understanding of the presented material, which therefore is appropriate for graduate students and active researchers in nuclear physics.” Piet Van Isacker GANIL 392pp 978-981-3146-04-4

Sep 2017 US$138 £121 NOTABLE BACKLIST

CONTROLLED THERMONUCLEAR FUSION BOBIN JEAN LOUIS (UNIV PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE (PARIS 6), FRANCE) 9789814590686 FUNDAMENTALS OF NUCLEAR MODELS: FOUNDATIONAL MODELS ROWE DAVID J ET AL (UNIV OF TORONTO, CANADA) 9789812569561 INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS (2ND ED.) DAS ASHOK & FERBEL THOMAS (UNIV OF ROCHESTER, USA) 9789812387448 NEUTRON, THE: A TOOL AND AN OBJECT IN NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS BORNER HANS G ET AL (INST LAUE LANGEVIN, FRANCE) 9789814273084 NUCLEAR RADIATION INTERACTIONS YIP SIDNEY (MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECHNOLOGY, USA) 9789814368070 PRINCIPLES OF FUSION ENERGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO FUSION ENERGY FOR STUDENTS OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MILEY G H ET AL (UNIV OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, USA) 9789812380333

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OPTICS AND LASER PHYSICS Major American Universities Ph.D. Qualifying Questions and Solutions - Physics

Problems and Solutions on Optics (2nd Edition)

edited by Swee Cheng Lim, Choy Heng Lai (NUS, Singapore) & Leong Chuan Kwek (NUS, Singapore) This volume is a compilation of carefully selected questions at the PhD qualifying exam level, including many actual questions from Columbia University, University of Chicago, MIT, State University of New York at Buffalo, Princeton University, University of Wisconsin and the University of California at Berkeley over a twenty-year period. Topics covered in this book include geometrical optics, quantum optics, and wave optics. This latest edition has been updated with more problems and solutions, bringing the total to over 200 problems. The original problems have been modernized, and outdated questions removed, placing emphasis on those that rely on calculations. The problems range from fundamental to advanced in a wide range of topics on optics, easily enhancing the student’s knowledge through workable exercises. Simple-to-solve problems play a useful role as a first check of the student’s level of knowledge whereas difficult problems will challenge the student’s capacity on finding the solutions.< Readership: Lecturers, postgraduates and advanced undergraduates in physics. Feb 2019 202pp US$88 £75 978-981-3273-85-6 978-981-3275-28-7(pbk) US$48 £40

Advances in Physics and Applications of Optically and ThermallyStimulated Luminescence edited by Reuven Chen (Tel Aviv University, Israel) & Vasilis Pagonis (McDaniel College, USA) ○

Interdisciplinary coverage of the subjects of TL, OSL and other luminescence properties, written by international experts of the different subfields

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Up-to-date description of scientific results, analysis, methods and applications of TL and OSL

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Combination of different viewpoints and approaches on TL and OSL study underone roof

Readership: Graduate student and professional for research. 420pp 978-1-78634-578-3

Dec 2018 US$148 £130

Lasers for Scientists and Engineers

by L Wilmer Anderson (University of WisconsinMadison, USA)& John B Boffard (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) This book is short and easy to read, enabling the reader to thoroughly grasp the subject, with discussions that begin at an elementary level and lead to a complete understanding of lasers. This book is suitable for a one semester college course for upper-level undergraduate or first year graduate level students in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and the various fields of engineering. The background needed for this book would be junior level courses in optics and modern physics including elementary quantum mechanics. 412pp 978-981-3224-28-5

Dec 2017 US$98 £86

Advanced Nonlinear Optics

by Guang S He (State University of New York at Buffalo, USA & Song H Liu (South China Normal University, China) Review of the First Edition: “It is an excellent handbook that can be used by research scientists and engineers working in optics, laser technology, opto-electronics, photonics, chemistry, and a number of other multidisciplinary fields ... The book is well referenced and has a good table of contents. I would recommend it as a must for any optics library.” Optics & Photonics News Readership: Graduate students and research scientists/engineers who work in optics, electro-optics, laser technology, opto-electronics, quantum electronics, photonics, engineering, chemistry and other multi-disciplinary fields. 684pp 978-981-3223-04-2

Feb 2018 US$128 £113

NOTABLE BACKLIST CONTROLLED THERMONUCLEAR FUSION BOBIN JEAN LOUIS (UNIV PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE (PARIS 6), FRANCE) 9789814590686 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES FOR THERMONUCLEAR FUSION RESEARCH MAZZUCATO ERNESTO (PRINCETON PLASMA PHYSICS LAB, USA) 9789814571807 FUNDAMENTALS OF NUCLEAR MODELS: FOUNDATIONAL MODELS ROWE DAVID J ET AL (UNIV OF TORONTO, CANADA) 9789812569561 INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS (2ND EDITION) DAS ASHOK & FERBEL THOMAS (UNIV OF ROCHESTER, USA) 9789812387448 NEUTRON, THE: A TOOL AND AN OBJECT IN NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS BORNER HANS G ET AL (INST LAUE LANGEVIN, FRANCE) 9789814273084 NUCLEAR RADIATION INTERACTIONS YIP SIDNEY (MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECHNOLOGY, USA) 9789814368070 PRINCIPLES OF FUSION ENERGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO FUSION ENERGY FOR STUDENTS OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MILEY G H ET AL (UNIV OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, USA) 9789812380333 SUBATOMIC PHYSICS (3RD EDITION) HENLEY ERNEST & GARCIA ALEJANDRO (UNIV OF WASHINGTON, USA) 9789812700575 SUBATOMIC PHYSICS SOLUTIONS MANUAL (3RD EDITION) HENLEY ERNEST M & GARCIA ALEJANDRO (UNIV OF WASHINGTON, USA) 9789812797452

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Physics and Astronomy 2019

PARTICLE PHYSICS / HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, QUANTUM FIELDS 100 Years of General Relativity

Advanced Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Detectors (In 2 Volumes) Volume I: Essentials of Gravitational Wave Detectors Volume II: Advanced LIGO, Advanced Virgo and Beyond

edited by David Reitze (Caltech), Peter Saulson (Syracuse University, USA) & Hartmut Grote (Cardiff University, UK) ○ ○ ○

This is the most up-to-date and detailed technical treatise on the newly-built Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo detectors Some of the topics included here are unique, having never been covered in other books The editors and contributors are the world’s acknowledged experts in gravitational wave interferometry

Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in gravitational waves and experimental physics. 700pp Jul 2019 978-981-3146-07-5(Set) US$198 £164 Advanced Series on Directions in High Energy Physics

ATLAS

A 25-Year Insider Story of the LHC Experiment by The ATLAS Collaboration This book is written by the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), to document and reflect on its more than 25 years of history. It covers all aspects of this global science project at the forefront of particle physics. The book highlights the capabilities and physics accomplishments so far, including the Higgs boson discovery (jointly announced with CMS). It features the various aspects of a broad spectrum of activities needed to arrive at the physics results. The book includes also an outlook to the detector upgrade activities preparing the experiment for the high-luminosity LHC phase of the next decades. Last but not least, it reveals the human aspects of the large ATLAS community working together pursuing common physics goals. Readership: The book is aimed at a broad readership with interest in large science projects and their history, as well as in the human endeavour of a worldwide collaboration. 300pp 978-981-3271-79-1

Jul 2019 US$58 £50

New Era for CP Asymmetries

Axions and Rare Decays of Hadrons and Leptons by Ikaros I Bigi (University of Notre Dame, USA), Emilie Passemar (Indiana University Bloomington, USA) & Giulia Ricciardi (Universitàdi Napoli Federico II, Italy) ○

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Impact of new physics beyond the Standard Model (like supersymmetry). It differs from competing titles since it models NP mostly indirectly, namely without new particles Non-standard presentation aiming at full understanding beyond the mere formulas Modern topics, often untouched in similar books, presented in a comprehensive view

Readership: This is suitable for readers who know quantum mechanics and quantum field theories in general. 250pp 978-981-3233-07-2

Jul 2019 US$88 £77

Quantum Field Theory II

by Misha Shifman (University of Minnesota, USA) ○ ○ ○

Combines qualitative explanations of all necessary aspects of modern QFT with the minimal possible set of technicalities Includes some important questions such as the divergence of the perturbative series in high orders Brief history of QFT is useful for future researchers

Readership: Graduate students, and researchers interested in advanced quantum field theory. 350pp 978-981-3234-18-5

Jul 2019 US$128 £113

Nonabelian Quantized Field Theories

Subtleties, Anomalies and Necessary Existence of Regions Accessible/Non-Accessible to Renormalized Perturbation Expansions edited by Peter Minkowski (University of Bern, Switzerland) This book will develop the basic form of renormalized field theories as specified in the subtitle and leads to the important consequences and questions to be solved. The topics covered include Regge parametrization, classification of elementary particles, symmetry of baryons and mesons, unified interactions of leptons and hadrons, as well as nongravitational local gauge field theories and others. Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in quantum field theories. 600pp 978-981-4723-05-3

Jun 2019 US$190 £158

Scientific Works of Shoichi Sakata and Commentaries edited by Toshihide Maskawa (Nagoya University, Japan)

S Sakata (1911 – 1970) was an outstanding leader of Japanese physicists and produced many important papers on science as well as its methodology. He developed the meson theory with H Yukawa and obtained his PhD in 1941. In 1942 he proposed the “Two-Meson Theory” with T Inoue and was appointed to a professorship in Nagoya University, where he stayed for the rest of his career. In 1955 he proposed a composite model for hadrons (the Sakata model) that became the inspiration for the later Cabibbo – Kobayashi – Maskawa matrix of 1973, which led to the Nobel Prize in Physics for T Maskawa and M Kobayashi. In commemoration of Professor Sakata’s work, Nobel laureate T Maskawa and a scientific committee from the Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute and Department of Physics of Nagoya University put together this volume that consists of a selection of Sakata’s scientific papers, as well as some important scientific papers influenced by him, including the Kobayashi – Maskawa paper. Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in particle physics or the work of Prof. Shoichi Sakata. 450pp 978-981-4663-90-8

Apr 2019 US$118 £98

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Lectures of Sidney Coleman on Quantum Field Theory Foreword by David Kaiser

edited by Bryan Gin-ge Chen (Leiden University, Netherlands), David Derbes (University of Chicago, USA), David Griffiths (Reed College, USA), Brian Hill (Saint Mary’s College of California, USA), Richard Sohn (Kronos, Inc., Lowell, USA) & Yuan-Sen Ting (Harvard) “When stumped on some physics, I often still ask myself, even after nearly forty years, ‘What would Sidney say?’ His lectures and their transcriptions were models of clarity and charm. The subjects remain crucial to frontier physics. This volume is a treasure.” Hugh David Politzer, Nobel Laureate in Physics 2004 “Sidney Coleman’s course on quantum field theory was one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of my physics education. Uniquely meticulous and insightful, these notes from his lectures will be invaluable to anyone interested in the cornerstone topic of modern physics.” Sean Carroll, Caltech ○ ○

Based on Coleman’s own handwritten notes, two sets of notes from former graduate students, homework, solutions, past examinations Some missing steps addressed in derivations or arguments, maintaining as far as possible Coleman’s own language

Readership: Graduate students and academics interested in quantum field theory. 1000pp Nov 2018 978-981-4632-53-9 US$168 £150 978-981-4635-50-9(pbk) US$88 £75

Accelerator Physics by S Y Lee (Indiana University, USA) Review of the previous editions: “The large number of formulas and the excellent table of contents and index make the book a very useful addition to the library of a scientist or engineer already in the field.” Physics Today Readership: Accelerator, high-energy, nuclear, plasma and applied physicists. 560pp Feb 2019 978-981-3274-67-9 US$138 £12 978-981-3274-78-5(pbk) US$78 £70

The Adventures of the Large Hadron Collider From the Big Bang to the Higgs Boson

by Daniel Denegri (CNRS, France), Claude Guyot (CEA, France), Andreas Hoecker (CERN, Switzerland) & Lydia Roos (CNRS, France) Foreword by: Carlo Rubbia, Nobel laureate in Physics 1984 “This book presents what is beyond doubt the largest purely scientific project ever, the LHC — the Large Hadron Collider at CERN — and associated experiments ATLAS, CMS, LHCb and ALICE, culminating with the discovery of the Higgs boson in summer 2012. [...] Such discoveries, as those of the W, Z and now Higgs, are real landmarks in the history of sciences.” Foreword by Carlo Rubbia (Nobel laureate in Physics, 1984)

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The book describes the genesis of the LHC project and the associated experiments — currently the largest scientific instruments in the world The authors are at the origin of the LHC project, experiments and studies leading to the discovery of Higgs boson. All is shown in a historical perspective and from an experimentalist’s point of view The presentation is attractive, with many explanatory colored pictures, diagrams and graphs

370pp 978-981-3236-08-0

Lectures of David Olive on Gauge Theories and Lie Algebras

With Some Applications to Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking and Integrable Dynamical Systems With Foreword by Lars Brink edited by Andreas Fring (City, University of London, UK) & Neil Turok (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada) Professor David Olive was a renowned British theoretical physicist who made seminal contributions to superstrings, quantum gauge theories and mathematical physics. He was awarded the Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste in 1997, with his long-standing collaborator Peter Goddard. These lectures, delivered by David Olive in 1982 at the University of Virginia, provide a pedagogical, self-contained introduction to gauge theory, Lie algebras, electromagnetic duality and integrable models. Despite enormous subsequent developments, they still provide a valuable entry point to some of the deepest topics in quantum gauge theory. Readership: Graduate students and academics interested in quantum field theory 170pp 978-981-3237-57-5

Feb 2019 US$98 £86

Feb 2019 US$68 £60

From My Vast Repertoire ... Guido Altarelli’s Legacy

edited by Stefano Forte (Universitàdi Milano, Italy), Aharon Levy (Tel Aviv University, Israel) & Giovanni Ridolfi (Universitàdi Genova, Italy) ○

(4th Edition)

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The book collects contributions by several of the leading authorities in the field of fundamental interactions Each of them provides a personal viewpoint on original research results or the general ideas leading the development of the field A very wide spectrum of subjects is covered, ranging from all the aspects of the Standard Model to the search of physics beyond the Standard Model and the physics of neutrinos

Readership: For researchers in high-energy physics who are looking to keep up with the latest developments in the field. 350pp 978-981-3238-04-6

Oct 2018 US$118 £104

Advanced Series on Directions in High Energy Physics

Multiple Parton Interactions at the LHC

edited by Paolo Bartalini (Central China Normal University, China) & Jonathan Richard Gaunt (Dutch National Institute for Subatomic Physics (Nikhef), The Netherlands) Understanding the nature of the MPI is important in terms of searching for new physics in the products of the scatters, and also in its own right to gain a greater understanding of hadron structure. This book provides a pedagogical introduction and a comprehensive review of different research lines linked by an involvement of MPI phenomena. It is written by pioneers as well as young leading scientists, and reviews both experimental findings and theoretical developments, discussing also the remaining open issues. Readership: This is a valuable reference for both graduate students and experienced researchers in particle physics. 450pp 978-981-3227-75-0

Sep 2018 US$158 £139

Physics and Astronomy 2019

From Quarks to Pions

Chiral Symmetry and Confinement by Michael Creutz (Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA) At a fundamental level, the interaction of quarks with gluon fields lies at the heart of our understanding of the strong nuclear force. Experimentally, however, we only observe physical hadrons such as protons and pions. This book explores the fascinating physics involved in the path between these contrasting pictures of the world. Along the way, the book discusses symmetries, which play a crucial role in understanding the parameters of the theory, and details of the spectrum of physical particles. This would be the first book to elaborate on the detailed connections between confinement and chiral symmetry, with an emphasis on a unified treatment of the non-perturbative nature of these phenomena. Readership: Advanced students and researchers in high-energy physics. 216pp 978-981-3229-23-5

Aug 2018 US$85 £75

Beams and Accelerators with MATLAB With Companion Media Pack by Dan Green (Fermilab) This book explores a first introduction to particle beams and accelerators. The text uses the suite of tools made available in the MATLAB package. Since many colleges have a site wide license, these tools are often freely available to students. A brief introduction to those tools is made initially. Analogues in classical optics are introduced where useful. The text is compact and focuses on graphical data display and dynamical “movies” as an aid to understanding specific systems. Hands on dialogue using command line inputs, “apps”, and “live” tools are stressed. The extensive algebraic steps are subsumed into the associated scripts, where the symbolic math utilities spare the reader from the math manipulations. Both beams and periodic structures are covered. Dispersion, insertions, acceleration and light sources are discussed. Readership: Graduate students and researchers in high energy physics and accelerator physics. 244pp 978-981-3237-46-9

May 2018 US$88 £77

Advanced Series on Directions in High Energy Physics - Vol 28

The State of the Art of Neutrino Physics A Tutorial for Graduate Students and Young Researchers edited by Antonio Ereditato (University of Bern, Switzerland) To date, neutrino physics is still one of the hottest topics of modern particle physics. Key experiments and significant theoretical developments have contributed in building up what we can call now the Standard Model of Neutrino Physics. This book provides graduate students and young researchers a comprehensive tutorial in modern neutrino physics, specially tailored with emphasis on the educational aspects. It provides an overview of the basics and of recent achievements in the field, from both experimental and theoretical points of view. Readership: Students and researchers interested in high energy physics and/or astrophysics. 580pp 978-981-3226-08-1

May 2018 US$168 £148

Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics (Revised Edition) by Martinus Veltman (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA & NIKHEF, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

Review of the First Edition: “Veltman gives an excellent impression of how science works and how the desire to penetrate into the unknown is what fires the enthusiasm of scientists. He also manages to explain the most abstract intricacies of particle theory without using any mathematics whatsoever ... I can fully recommend this book to students and interested lay readers, who will gain a fascinating insight into the subnuclear world — from a theoretical experimental and personal point of view.” Physics World Readership: Students, lay people and anyone interested in the world of elementary particles. 352pp May 2018 978-981-3237-05-6 US$85 £75 978-981-3237-49-0(pbk) US$35 £31

Concepts in Particle Physics

A Concise Introduction to the Standard Model by V Parameswaran Nair (City College of the City University of New York, USA) This book is an attempt to put the key concepts of particle physics together in an appealing way, and yet give enough extra tidbits for students seriously considering graduate studies in particle physics. It starts with some recapitulation of relativity and quantum mechanics, and then builds on it to give both conceptual ideas regarding the Standard Model of particle physics as well as technical details. It is presented in an informal lecture style, and includes “remarks” sections where extra material, history, or technical details are presented for the interested student. The last lecture presents an assessment of the open questions, and where the future might take us. Readership: Advanced undergraduates studying particle physics. 328pp 978-981-3227-55-2

Jan 2018 US$98 £86

Fermilab at 50

edited by Swapan Chattopadhyay & Joseph David Lykken (Fermilab) “A light read, this book will appeal to all the scientists who at some point in their career stepped on the floor of Fermilab. It will also appeal to those readers who are interested in discovering more about the history of the laboratory through the records of the people who participated in it, whether it was directly or indirectly.” CERN Courier 316pp 978-981-3227-45-3

Dec 2017 US$58 £51

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An Introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics for the Non-Specialist

Memorial Volume for Kerson Huang

This book takes the reader from some elementary ideas about groups to the essence of the Standard Model of particle physics along a relatively straight and intuitive path. Groups alone are first used to arrive at a classical analog of the Dirac equation. Using elementary quantum mechanics, this analog can be turned into the actual Dirac equation, which governs the motion of the quarks and leptons of the Standard Model. After an introduction to the gauge principle, the groups introduced in the beginning of the book are used to give an introduction to the Standard Model. The idea is to give an Olympian view of this evolution, one that is often missing when absorbing the detailed subject matter of the Standard Model as presented in an historical approach to the subject.

Professor Kerson Huang was a well respected theoretical physicist, who was also well versed in English and Chinese literature. He was born in Nanning, China, on 15 March 1928, and he was a fellow at the IAS, Princeton, from 1955 – 1957 before joining the faculty of MIT. He remained there until he retired from teaching in 1999. His research in theoretical physics included works on Bose – Einstein condensation and quantum field theory.

by Gerald E Marsh

Readership: Undergraduate students and academics interested in the Standard Model. 164pp 978-981-3232-58-7

Dec 2017 US$48 £42

The Standard Model and Beyond

by J D Vergados (University of Ioannina, Greece) This book contains a systematic and pedagogical exposition of recent developments in particle physics and cosmology. It starts with two introductory chapters on group theory and the Dirac theory. Then it proceeds with the formulation of the Standard Model (SM) of Particle Physics, particle content and symmetries, fully exploiting the material of the first two chapters. It discusses the concept of gauge symmetries and emphasizes their role in particle physics. It then analyses the Higgs mechanism and the spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB). Finally, the book contains an exhibition of recent developments in cosmology, especially from the elementary particle point of view. Readership: Advanced undergraduates and beginning graduates studying particle or astroparticle physics. 452pp 978-981-3228-55-9

Oct 2017 US$98 £86

Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics (2nd Edition) An Introduction by Asim Gangopadhyaya, Jeffry Mallow & Constantin Rasinariu (Loyola University Chicago, USA) “The second edition is more readable and leads in a more straightforward manner to the essential results which is laudable, taking into account the high quality of the first incarnation of the book. Overall this is solid text, which I would highly recommend both to the advanced student as well as to the expert in the field. It has been very instructive to me to read this second edition.” A/P Ennio Gozzi, University of Trieste ○ ○ ○

It is the only text on this topic that is specifically designed for and tested on undergraduates It contains an accessible presentation of the ab initio method of generating all of the traditional Shape Invariant potentials Connects Quantum Mechanics and Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics throughout

Readership: Undergraduates, graduate and academics in physics. 296pp Dec 2017 978-981-3221-03-1 US$98 £81 978-981-3221-04-8(pbk) US$48 £40

edited by Kok Khoo Phua, Hwee Boon Low & Chi Xiong (NTU, Singapore)

The volume features the recollections of Prof. Huang by his former colleagues and students, including Profs Chen-Ning Yang and Samuel Ting, as well as their reflections on Prof. Huang’s achievements in the various subdivisions of physics. Readership: Academics in high energy physics, cosmology, condensed matter and statistical physics. 144pp 978-981-3207-42-4

Sep 2017 US$34 £28

Tsinghua Report and Review in Physics - Vol 3

Principles of Physics

From Quantum Field Theory to Classical Mechanics (2nd Edition) by Jun Ni (Tsinghua University, China) Review of the First Edition: “The book is highly recommended as a reference for advanced graduate students and scholars involved in modern physics research. The perspective obtained from sequential derivation and presentation of topics, from quantum to macro-scales, enables the reader with an increased understanding of the topics so described. Contemporary Physics Readership: This is suitable for graduate students and physicists who wish to have an overview of fundamental physics. 560pp 978-981-3227-09-5

Sep 2017 US$98 £86

Nuclear Particle Correlations and Cluster Physics edited by Schröder Wolf-Udo (University of Rochester, USA) ○ ○ ○

New experimental and theoretical results Overview of theoretical concepts, emphasis on experiments Applications to nuclear astrophysics, RIB physics

Readership: Researchers and graduate students in nuclear, high energy and particle physics. 572pp 978-981-3209-34-3

Jul 2017 US$188 £165

Physics and Astronomy 2019 Advanced Series on Directions in High Energy Physics - Vol 27

Technology Meets Research

edited by Christian Fabjan (Vienna University of Technology, Austria & Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austria), Thomas Taylor (CERN, Switzerland), Daniel Treille (CERN, Switzerland) & Horst Wenninger (CERN, Switzerland)

50 YEARS OF YANG-MILLS THEORY ‘T HOOFT GERARDUS (UTRECHT UNIV, THE NETHERLANDS) 9789812560070

60 Years of CERN Technology: Selected Highlights

“The contributions from leading scientists of the day collected in this relatively slim book document CERN’s 60-year voyage of innovation and discovery, the repercussions of which vindicate the vision of those who drove the foundation of the laboratory — European in constitution, but global in impact. The spirit of inclusive collaboration, which was a key element of the original vision for the laboratory, together with the aim of technical innovation and scientific excellence, are reflected in each of the articles in this unique volume.” CERN Courier ○

Authentic contributions by physicists / engineers personally involved in the activity described in the various chapters of this book

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Traces CERN’s development from “learning” to its present leading position in fundamental research

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Describes its ever broader program, including its relation to society, and its resulting changes in management

Readership: Research scientists, physicists, engineers and administrators at accelerator laboratories; general readers; undergraduates and graduates in physics and electrical engineering. 484pp 978-981-4749-13-8

Jun 2017 US$168 £139

MORE TITLES FUTURE OF HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, THE - SOME ASPECTS FLORES CASTILLO LUIS ROBERTO ET AL (THE CHINESE UNIV OF HONG KONG, HONG KONG) 9789813209916 INTRODUCTION TO COVARIANT QUANTUM GRAVITY AND ASYMPTOTIC SAFETY, AN PERCACCI ROBERTO (PERIMETER INST FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS, CANADA) 9789813207172 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM FIELD THEORY (SECOND EDITION) CASALBUONI ROBERTO (UNIV OF FLORENCE, ITALY) 9789813146662

NOTABLE BACKLIST 50 YEARS OF QUARKS FRITZSCH HARALD ET AL (LUDWIG MAXIMILIAN UNIV OF MUNICH, GERMANY) 9789814618106

MEMORIAL VOLUME FOR STANLEY MANDELSTAM BERKOVITS NATHAN ET AL (SAO PAULO STATE UNIV, BRAZIL) 9789813207844 MEMORIAL VOLUME ON ABDUS SALAM’S 90TH BIRTHDAY BRINK LARS ET AL (CHALMERS UNIV OF TECHNOLOGY, SWEDEN) 9789813144866 QUANTUM FIELD THEORY FRITZSCH HARALD (LUDWIG MAXIMILIAN UNIV OF MUNICH, GERMANY) 9789813141728 REVIEWS OF ACCELERATOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VOLUME 9: TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED ACCELERATOR CONCEPTS CHAO ALEXANDER W ET AL (SLAC NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LAB, USA) 9789813209572

ACCELERATOR PHYSICS (THIRD EDITION) LEE S Y (INDIANA UNIV, USA) 9789814374941 ANOMALY! COLLIDER PHYSICS AND THE QUEST FOR NEW PHENOMENA AT FERMILAB DORIGO TOMMASO (INFN, ITALY) 9781786341112 ELEMENTARY PRIMER FOR GAUGE THEORY, AN MORIYASU K (-) 9789971950835 FIELD THEORY, THE RENORMALIZATION GROUP, AND CRITICAL PHENOMENA: GRAPHS TO COMPUTERS (3RD EDITION) AMIT DANIEL ET AL (HEBREW UNIV, ISRAEL & UNIV DI ROMA, LA SAPIENZA, ITALY) 9789812561190 FIELD THEORY: A PATH INTEGRAL APPROACH (2ND EDITION) DAS ASHOK (UNIV OF ROCHESTER, USA) 9789812568489 FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM CHROMODYNAMICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO PERTURBATIVE METHODS IN GAUGE THEORIES (3RD EDITION) MUTA TAIZO (FUKUYAMA UNIV, JAPAN) 9789812793546 FROM PHOTONS TO HIGGS: A STORY OF LIGHT (2ND EDITION) HAN MOO-YOUNG (KOREA ADVANCED INST OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAIST), KOREA & DUKE UNIV, USA) 9789814583862 HANDBOOK OF ACCELERATOR PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING (2ND EDITION) CHAO ALEXANDER WU ET AL (SLAC NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY, USA) 9789814417174 INTRODUCTION TO BLACK HOLES, INFORMATION AND THE STRING THEORY REVOLUTION, AN: THE HOLOGRAPHIC UNIVERSE SUSSKIND LEONARD ET AL (STANFORD UNIV, USA) 9789812561312 INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY AND D-BRANE DYNAMICS, AN: WITH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (2ND EDITION) SZABO RICHARD (HERIOT-WATT UNIV, UK) 9781848166226 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICS OF PARTICLE ACCELERATORS, AN (2ND EDITION) CONTE MARIO ET AL (INFN, ITALY) 9789812779618 LATTICE GAUGE THEORIES: AN INTRODUCTION (FOURTH EDITION) ROTHE HEINZ J (UNIV HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 9789814365864 LECTURES ON QUANTUM FIELD THEORY DAS ASHOK (UNIV OF ROCHESTER, USA) 9789812832863 QUARKS: FRONTIERS IN ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS NAMBU YOICHIRO (UNIV OF CHICAGO, USA) 9789971966669 STANDARD THEORY OF PARTICLE PHYSICS, THE: ESSAYS TO CELEBRATE CERN’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY MAIANI LUCIANO ET AL (INFN & UNIV OF ROME, ITALY) 9789814733502 SYMMETRIES AND CONSERVATION LAWS IN PARTICLE PHYSICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO GROUP THEORY FOR PARTICLE PHYSICISTS HAYWOOD STEPHEN (RUTHERFORD APPLETON LAB, UK) 9781848167032

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QUANTUM MECHANICS AND QUANTUM INFORMATION Quantum Effects in Biology

by Sisir Roy (National Institute of Advanced Studies, India) This book intends to give a systematic exposition of the validity of quantum principles in biological systems. There are two types of applications of quantum theory in physical systems — the “trivial applications” and “non-trivial applications”. Since every object in this universe consists of atoms and molecules, they should be described by the laws of quantum theory — which we call trivial applications. On the other hand, there exist some systems where the observational results cannot be explained by the laws of classical physics and this requires a change of paradigm — these are known as non-trivial applications. Many authors pointed out such non-trivial applications of quantum theory to explain how some biological systems function. This book reviews such kinds of results in a systematic manner which clearly indicates the need to change the paradigm to understand these biological systems better. Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in the quantum principles in biological systems. 200pp 978-981-3109-82-7

Jun 2019 US$94 £78

Principles of Quantum Computation and Information (2nd Edition)

by Giuliano Benenti (Universitàdegli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy), Giulio Casati (Universitàdegli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy), Davide Rossini (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy) & Giuliano Strini (Universitàdi Milano, Italy) Review of the First Edition: “This book is, on the whole, well-written and readable. The material is presented concisely, and illustrated with simple examples and exercises ... the material in the current book is much more compact and easily learned than the phonebook-sized compendium of Nielsen and Chuang. It could serve well as the text for an introductory course ... It also contains numerous exercises, which mostly seem well thought out and appropriate to the material presented.” Mathematical Reviews ○ ○

Provide a self-contained textbook in the field of quantum information, from the basic background to more advanced and recent topics The book will contain a large number of exercises, which will be an essential complement to the main text

Readership: Upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in physics, mathematics and computer science. 650pp 978-981-3237-22-3

Mar 2019 US$158 £139

Quantum Computation and Information Using Continuous Variables by Christian Weedbrook (MIT) & Bhaskar Roy Bardhan (MIT)

This book is an introductory text to the field of Continuous Variable Quantum Computing and Quantum Information. Continuous variables (CVs) offer an extremely important alternative to the usual qubit substrate, as it involves easy to analyze Gaussian statistics, offthe-shelf experimental components and near universal deterministic quantum gates and operations. For communications, CVs can be easily adapted to the current telecommunication infrastructures and components, offering much higher communication rates. Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers working in the field of quantum computing and quantum information. 350pp 978-981-3234-79-6

Feb 2019 US$78 £69

Time-Dependent Quantum Mechanics of Two-Level Systems

by James P Lavine (Georgetown University, USA) ○ ○ ○

The book starts at entry level and does not require knowledge in quantum mechanics Detailed derivations of the solutions and plots of the results Treats a wide range of timedependent two-level problems. Closed-form solutions are provided for most cases; experimental data are included and compared to calculations

Readership: This is an undergraduate textbook in quantum mechanics suitable for students in physics, chemistry, optics, materials science, and electrical engineering. 270pp 978-981-3272-58-3

Feb 2019 US$98 £85

The World According to Quantum Mechanics

Why the Laws of Physics Make Perfect Sense After All (2nd Edition) by Ulrich Mohrhoff (Sri Aurobindo International Center of Education, India) & Manu Jaiswal (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India) The new edition of this acclaimed text adds around 200 pages on a variety of topics, such as how the founders sought to make sense of quantum mechanics, Kant’s theory of science, QBism, Everettian quantum mechanics, de Broglie – Bohm theory, environmental decoherence, contextuality, nonlocality, and the paradox of subjectivity — the curious fact that the world seems to exist twice, once for us, in our minds, and once by itself, independently of us. Readership: Students, lecturers in university undergraduate physics courses related to quantum mechanics. 375pp 978-981-3273-69-6

Nov 2018 US$118 £105

Frontier Problems in Quantum Mechanics

by Lee Chang (Tsinghua University, China) & Molin Ge (Nankai University, China) Owing to efforts in both theoretical and experimental research, a better understanding of the interpretation and many fundamental principles of quantum mechanics has been achieved. These include the complementarity principle, the geometrical phase, the topological phase, the boundary between quantum and classical mechanics, quantum mechanics on the macroscopic level, and so on. Part of this book is devoted to introducing these developments. Significant progress in the frontier research in various branches of physics has been achieved by making use of the insights and judgements originating from quantum mechanics. Part of this book is devoted to introducing some of these fields, namely quantum information, cavity quantum electrodynamics, the quantum Hall effect and the Bose – Einstein condensation. Basic physical ideas and methods are emphasized, instead of going into technical details. The Yang – Baxter system has become a prosperous field of mathematical physics. The last part of the book is devoted to introducing its application to some basic problems in quantum mechanics, and again basic physical ideas are emphasized. 750pp 978-981-3146-84-6

Oct 2018 US$198 £164

Physics and Astronomy 2019

Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Fields (2nd Edition) by W-Y Pauchy Hwang (National Taiwan University, Taiwan) & Ta-You Wu ○ ○

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This second edition updates the material for the 21st century audience The author believes quantum mechanics and quantum field theory should be the language of our era — to replace the thoughts in Newton’s classic era Important developments in quantum electrodynamics is included in the text. Comparatively, most other quantum mechanics textbooks stop just before quantum electrodynamics (or that topic is delegated to electrodynamics textbooks instead)

Readership: Students, lecturers in university undergraduate courses. 416pp 978-981-3270-02-2

Jun 2018 US$148 £130

Essential Textbooks in Physics

Application-Driven Quantum and Statistical Physics

A Short Course for Future Scientists and Engineers Volume 1: Foundations by Jean-Michel Gillet (Centrale Supélec, France) This volume sets the scene of a new physics. It explains where quantum mechanics come from, its connection to classical physics and why it was needed at the beginning of the twentieth century. It examines how very simple models can explain a variety of applications such as quantum wells, thermoluminescence dating, scanning tunnel microscopes, quantum cryptography, masers, and how fluorescence can unveil the past of art pieces. Readership: Undergraduate students who need a concise introduction to quantum and statistical physics. Graduate students who want to return and learn about the subject from a different perspective. 250pp 978-1-78634-554-7

Oct 2018 US$98 £86

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A Short Course for Future Scientists and Engineers Volume 2: Equilibrium by Jean-Michel Gillet (CentraleSupélec, France) This volume explains the structure of atoms, the vibration and rotation of molecules. It describes how this is related to thermodynamics through statistical physics. It is shown that these fundamental achievements help to understand how explosives and CO2 can be detected, what makes a gecko stick to the ceiling, why old stars do not necessarily collapse, where nuclear energy comes from, and more. Readership: Undergraduate students who need a concise introduction to quantum and statistical physics. 210pp 978-1-78634-557-8

Oct 2018 US$98 £86

Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity (2nd Edition)

by Jacob Dunningham (University of Sussex, UK) & Vlatko Vedral (Oxford) ○

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Combines Quantum Physics and Relativity. Covers the two subjects in a more coherent way than existing books. Many universities teach quantum physics and relativity together as one lecture course and so a book that covers both but also shows how they can be combined is a valuable resource Modern Choice of Topics. The author draw on topics from their own research to bring the two subjects up to date and give students a taste of cutting edge research. Examples will include such things as laser cooling, Bose condensation, tunneling microscopes, lasers, Bell’s inequalities, quantum teleportation Has questions and answers — ideal for self-study. This is pitched at typical exam level and so will be excellent for exam practice

Readership: Students taking undergraduate-level courses in quantum physics and relativity. 308pp Jun 2018 978-981-3228-64-1 US$98 £86 978-981-3230-04-0(pbk) US$48 £42

Schrödinger’s Mechanics Interpretation

by David B Cook (University of Sheffield, UK) The interpretation of quantum mechanics has been in dispute for nearly a century with no sign of a resolution. Using a careful examination of the relationship between the final form of classical particle mechanics (the Hamilton – Jacobi Equation) and Schrödinger’s mechanics, this book presents a coherent way of addressing the problems and paradoxes that emerge through conventional interpretations. This book critiques the popular way of giving physical interpretation to the various terms in perturbation theory and other technologies and places an emphasis on development of the theory and not on an axiomatic approach. Readership: Physicists, chemists, philosophers of science, anyone with an interest in physical science. 196pp 978-1-78634-490-8

Jun 2018 US$78 £69

The Geometry of Quantum Potential Entropic Information of the Vacuum

by Davide Fiscaletti (SpaceLife Institute, Italy) ○

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This book provides a complete guide to the geometrodynamic features of the quantum potential as key of reading and understanding of the different fields of quantum physics To explore relevant perspectives about the fundamental arena of quantum processes which determines the action of the quantum potential and its geometry This book introduces, in the light of relevant current research, interesting and novel perspectives as regards the link between the geometrodynamic action of the quantum potential and a fundamental quantum vacuum, in the different contexts of quantum physics

Readership: Researchers interested in the link between the geometrodynamic action of the quantum potential and a fundamental quantum vacuum, in the different contexts of quantum physics. 344pp 978-981-3227-97-2

May 2018 US$118 £104

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Problems and Solutions in Quantum Computing and Quantum Information (4th Edition)

Free and Interacting Quantum Fields

This book presents a huge collection of problems in quantum computing and quantum information together with their detailed solutions, which will prove to be invaluable to students as well as researchers in these fields. Each chapter gives a comprehensive introduction to the topics. All the important concepts and areas such as quantum gates and quantum circuits, product Hilbert spaces, entanglement and entanglement measures, teleportation, Bell states, Bell measurement, Bell inequality, Schmidt decomposition, quantum Fourier transform, magic gate, von Neumann entropy, quantum cryptography, quantum error corrections, quantum games, number states and Bose operators, coherent states, squeezed states, Gaussian states, coherent Bell states, POVM measurement, quantum optics networks, beam splitter, phase shifter and Kerr Hamilton operator are included. A chapter on quantum channels has also been added. Furthermore a chapter on boolean functions and quantum gates with mapping bits to qubits is included.

Modern physics is characterized by two great theories, which make it fundamentally different from its predecessor: quantum theory and theory of relativity. In this book the authors want to bring to the reader’s attention several solutions to problems connected to the quantum-relativistic interaction of particles. Remarkably, such solutions furnished rigorous and pertinent explanations of a large set of phenomena, both in microscopic world and galactic universe.

by Willi-Hans Steeb (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) & Yorick Hardy (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)

Readership: Graduates and researchers in theoretical and mathematical physics.

by Daniel Radu (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania), Ioan Merches (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania) & Dorian Tatomir (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania)

Readership: Researchers and graduate students in quantum field theory and theoretical physics. 740pp 978-981-3145-46-7

Dec 2017 US$178 £157

Cold Atoms - Vol 5

The Quantum World of Ultra-Cold Atoms and Light Book III: UltraCold Atoms

Apr 2018 556pp 978-981-3238-40-4 US$118 £104 978-981-3239-28-9(pbk) US$58 £51

by Crispin Gardiner (University of Otago, New Zealand) & Peter Zoller (University of Innsbruck, Austria)

Solid State Quantum Information — An Advanced Textbook

This is a trilogy, which presents the quantum optics way of thinking and its applications to quantum devices. This book — “Ultra-Cold Atoms” — provides a theoretical treatment of ultra-cold Bosons and Fermions and their interactions with electromagnetic fields in a form consistent with the first two books in the trilogy.

Quantum Aspect of Many-Body Systems by Wonmin Son (NUS, Singapore) & Vlatko Vedral (Oxford) This book on solid state physics has been written with an emphasis on recent developments in quantum many-body physics approaches. It starts by covering the classical theory of solids and electrons and describes how this classical model has failed. The authors then present the quantum mechanical model of electrons in a lattice and they also discuss the theory of conductivity. Extensive reviews on the topic are provided in a compact manner so that any non-specialist can follow from the beginning. The authors cover the system of magnetism in a similar way and various problems in magnetic materials are discussed. The book also discusses the Ising chain, the Heisenberg model, the Kondo effect and superconductivity, amongst other relevant topics. In the final chapter, the authors present some works related to contemporary research topics, such as quantum entanglement in many-body systems and quantum simulations. 212pp 978-1-84816-764-3

Apr 2018 US$88 £77

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The central concept is the quantum stochastic paradigm, formulated for cold collision physics. For Bosons, this yields a suite of techniques; versions of the stochastic Gross – Pitaevskii equation, using which a wide range of dynamic and thermal properties are formulated. Readership: Researchers and graduate students in the fields of Atomic Physics, Ultra-Cold Atoms, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Optics and Quantum Technology. 584pp 978-1-78634-417-5

Nov 2017 US$178 £157

MORE TITLES CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM DISSIPATIVE SYSTEMS (SECOND EDITION) RAZAVY MOHSEN (UNIV OF ALBERT, CANADA) 9789813207905 LIGHT AND VACUUM: THE WAVE-PARTICLE NATURE OF THE LIGHT AND THE QUANTUM VACUUM. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY AND QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS BEYOND THE STANDARD MODEL (SECOND EDITION) MEIS CONSTANTIN (CEA CENTRE DE SACLAY, FRANCE) 9789813209947 QUANTUM PUZZLE, THE: CRITIQUE OF QUANTUM THEORY AND ELECTRODYNAMICS CLARKE BARRY R (BRUNEL UNIV, UK) 9789813226012 UNIVERSAL MEASUREMENTS: HOW TO FREE THREE BIRDS IN ONE MOVE AERTS DIEDERIK ET AL (BRUSSELS FREE UNIV, BELGIUM) 9789813220157 UNIVERSAL QUANTUM COMPUTING: SUPERVENING DECOHERENCE - SURMOUNTING UNCERTAINTY AMOROSO RICHARD L (NOETIC ADVANCED STUDIES INST, USA) 9789813145993

Physics and Astronomy 2019

RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION Principles of Space-Time-Matter

Cosmology, Particles and Waves in Five Dimensions by Paul S Wesson & James M Overduin (Towson University, USA & Johns Hopkins University, USA) This book is a summing up of the prospects for unification between relativity and particle physics based on the extension of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity to five dimensions. This subject was first established by Paul Wesson in his previous best-seller, Space-TimeMatter, and discussed from a different perspective in Five-Dimensional Physics. This third book brings the field up to date and details many new developments and connections to particle theory and wave mechanics in particular. It was in largely finished form at the time of Paul Wesson’s untimely death in 2015, and has been completed and expanded by his former student and longtime collaborator, James Overduin. Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in particle physics. 350pp 978-981-3235-77-9

Feb 2019 US$118 £104

New Perspectives on Einstein’s E = mc2

by Young Suh Kim (University of Maryland, College Park, USA) & Marilyn E Noz (New York University, USA) ○ ○ ○

Einstein’s Lorentz covariance extended to internal space-time symmetries of elementary particles Concrete physical examples given to Wigner’s subgroups of the Lorentz group Gell-Mann’s quark model and Feynman’s parton model as two limiting cases of one Lorentz-covariant entity, since Einstein’s energy-momentum relations are applicable to both a massive particle at rest and a massless particle moving at the speed of light

Readership: College students with basic knowledge in physics and mathematics. 150pp 978-981-3237-70-4

Nov 2018 US$78 £69

Memorial Volume for Yi-Shi Duan edited by Mo-Lin Ge (Chern Institute of Mathematics, China), Rong-Gen Cai (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) & Yu-Xiao Liu (Lanzhou University, China) ○

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Yi-Shi Duan was one of the worldrenowned pioneers in the study of gauge field theory and general relativity in China He trained a big team of talents in theoretical physics in China, such as Mo-Lin Ge, RongGen Cai, etc. His contributions to theoretical physics in China have earned him praise from both Professor S S Chern and Professor C N Yang

384pp 978-981-3237-26-1

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by Alexander Iomin (Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel), Vicenç Méndez (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain) & Werner Horsthemke (Southern Methodist University, USA) The authors present a random walk description of the transport in specific comb geometries, ranging from simple random walks on comb structures, which provide a geometrical explanation of anomalous diffusion, to more complex types of random walks, such as nonMarkovian continuous-time random walks. The simplicity of comb models allows to perform a rigorous analysis and to obtain exact analytical results for various types of random walks and reactiontransport processes. Readership: Students and reasearchers in the area of random walks on comb-like structures. 200pp 978-981-3273-43-6

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Advanced Problems of Phase Transition Theory Volume 5 edited by Yurij Holovatch (National Academy of Sciences, Ukraine) This book is the fifth volume of papers on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena, the first four volumes appeared in 2004, 2007, 2012, and 2015. It aims to compile reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that are of current interest. The seven chapters discuss criticality of complex systems, where the new, emergent properties appear via collective behaviour of simple elements. Since all complex systems involve cooperative behaviour between many interconnected components, the field of phase transitions and critical phenomena provides a very natural conceptual and methodological framework for their study. Readership: Advanced undergraduates and graduate students, researchers and scientists interested in phase transitions and critical phenomena. 412pp 978-981-3232-09-9

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The Statistical Foundations of Entropy by John D Ramshaw (Portland State University, USA)

This book presents an innovative unified approach to the statistical foundations of entropy and the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics. These intimately related subjects are often developed in a fragmented historical manner which obscures the essential simplicity of their logical structure. In contrast, this book critically reassesses and systematically reorganizes the basic concepts into a simpler sequential framework which reveals more clearly their logical relationships. The inherent indistinguishability of identical particles is emphasized, and the resulting unification of classical and quantum statistics is discussed in detail. Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers in statistical physics. 216pp 978-981-3234-12-3

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Title Index Tick the titles and email to mkt@wspc.com to recommend to your librarian. ✔

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❑ “Gina Says”.................................................................... 21

❑ Fractional Dynamics in Comb-like Structures................ 36

❑ Polarization Phenomena in Physics.............................. 24

❑ A Bouquet of Dyson....................................................... 20

❑ Free and Interacting Quantum Fields............................ 33

❑ Principles of Classical Thermodynamics....................... 36

❑ A Brief History of Astronomy and Astrophysics................ 5

❑ From Micro to Macro...................................................... 21

❑ Principles of Physics...................................................... 29

❑ A Guide to Mathematical Methods for Physicists........... 12

❑ From My Vast Repertoire .............................................. 27

❑ A Guide to Mathematical Methods for Physicists........... 13

❑ From Quarks to Pions.................................................... 28

❑ Principles of Quantum Computation and Information (2nd Edition)............................................... 31

❑ A Half-Century of Physical Asymptotics and Other Diversions...................................................................... 13

❑ Frontier Problems in Quantum Mechanics.................... 31

❑ Principles of Space-Time-Matter................................... 34

❑ Geometric Methods in Elastic Theory of Membranes in Liquid Crystal Phases (2nd Edition).............................. 17

❑ Quantum Information (4th Edition)................................. 33

❑ A Mathematics Primer for Physics Students.................. 11 ❑ Accelerator Physics....................................................... 27

❑ George Placzek............................................................. 20

❑ Advanced Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Detectors....................................................................... 26

❑ Hawking Radiation........................................................... 5

❑ Advanced Nonlinear Optics........................................... 25

❑ How the Universe Works............................................... 21

❑ Advances in Atomic Physics ............................................ 8 ❑ Advances in Physics and Applications of Optically and ThermallyStimulated Luminescence....................... 25 ❑ Advances in Theoretical and Experimental Research of High Tc Superconductivity......................... 15 ❑ All of Physics (Almost) in 15 Equations......................... 19 ❑ An Introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics for the Non-Specialist....................................... 29 ❑ Application-Driven Quantum and Statistical Physics (Volume 1)..................................................................... 32

❑ Group Theory in Physics............................................... 11

❑ Hyperspherical Harmonics and Their Physical Applications................................................................... 13 ❑ In the Search for Beauty................................................ 19 ❑ Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism...................... 12 ❑ Introduction to General Relativity................................... 14 ❑ Introduction to Solid State Physics................................ 16 ❑ Introductory Matter Physics........................................... 16 ❑ Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity (2nd Edition).................................................................. 32 ❑ Langevin and Fokker – Planck...................................... 12

❑ Application-Driven Quantum and Statistical Physics (Volume 2)..................................................................... 32

❑ Lasers for Scientists and Engineers.............................. 25

❑ Applied Symbolic Dynamics and Chaos (2nd Edition)... 12

❑ Lectures of David Olive on Gauge Theories and Lie Algebras................................................................... 27

❑ Applied Thermal Measurements at the Nanoscale.......... 4 ❑ ATLAS............................................................................ 26 ❑ Atom Projects................................................................ 21 ❑ Basics of Transport and Storage of Radioactive Materials........................................................................ 24 ❑ Beams and Accelerators with MATLAB......................... 28

❑ Lectures of Sidney Coleman on Quantum Field Theory........................................................................... 27 ❑ Liquidator....................................................................... 19 ❑ Local Zeta Regularization and the Scalar Casimir Effect.............................................................................. 13

❑ Problems and Solutions in Special Relativity and Electromagnetism.......................................................... 35 ❑ Problems and Solutions on Optics................................. 25 ❑ Proofs that Life is Cosmic................................................ 6 ❑ PT Symmetry................................................................. 11 ❑ Quantum Computation and Information Using Continuous Variables..................................................... 31 ❑ Quantum Effects in Biology........................................... 31 ❑ Quantum Field Theory II................................................ 26 ❑ Quantum Leaps (2nd Edition)........................................ 19 ❑ Quasi-One-Dimensional Organic Superconductors....... 16 ❑ Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Fields (2nd Edition)........................................................ 32 ❑ Resonance and Bifurcation to Chaos in Pendulum....... 23 ❑ Schrödinger’s Mechanics.............................................. 32 ❑ Science with the Cherenkov Telescope Array.................. 5 ❑ Scientific Works of Shoichi Sakata and Commentaries............................................................... 26 ❑ Selected Papers of John H Holland .............................. 23 ❑ Solid State Quantum Information — An Advanced Textbook........................................................................ 33 ❑ Star Formation................................................................. 6 ❑ String Fields, Higher Spins and Number Theory........... 11

❑ Loop Quantum Gravity................................................... 14

❑ Superconductivity Centennial........................................ 15

❑ Ludwig Faddeev Memorial Volume................................ 12

❑ Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics (2nd Edition)..... 29

❑ Biophotonics.................................................................... 9

❑ Magnetic Helicity, Spheromaks, Solar Corona Loops, and Astrophysical Jets....................................... 18

❑ Synthetic Spin-Orbit Coupling in Cold Atoms.................. 8

❑ Classical Theory of Electromagnetism.......................... 18

❑ Mathematics for Physicists............................................ 14

❑ Collective Classical and Quantum Fields...................... 17

❑ Mathematics for Physics................................................ 13

❑ The Adventures of the Large Hadron Collider............... 27

❑ Competitive Physics: Mechanics and Waves................ 19

❑ Memorial Volume for Kerson Huang.............................. 29

❑ The Body Shapes of Extraterrestrials............................ 19

❑ Competitive Physics: Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism and Relativity

❑ Memorial Volume for Yi-Shi Duan.................................. 34

❑ The Encyclopedia of Cosmology..................................... 6

❑ Big Practical Guide to Computer Simulations (2nd Edition).................................................................. 14

❑ Complexity Science....................................................... 23 ❑ Computational Physics.................................................. 14 ❑ Computer Simulations of Molecules and Condensed Matter......................................................... 16 ❑ Concepts in Particle Physics......................................... 28 ❑ Daystar............................................................................ 6 ❑ Delta N Formalism in Cosmological Perturbation Theory............................................................................. 5 ❑ Effective Field Theories for Nuclei and Compact-Star Matter............................................................................ 24 ❑ Electromagnetic Analysis Using Transmission Line Variables (3rd Edition)..................................................... 4 ❑ Electron – Phonon Interaction and Lattice Dynamics in High Tc Superconductors.......................... 15 ❑ Emergent Phenomena in Atomic Nuclei from Large-Scale Modeling.................................................... 24 ❑ Endless Quests.............................................................. 15 ❑ Entropy and Sustainable Growth................................... 20 ❑ Equations and their Generalizations.............................. 12

❑ The Geometry of Quantum Potential............................. 32

❑ Molecular Vibrations...................................................... 11

❑ The Immense Journey..................................................... 9

❑ Multiple Parton Interactions at the LHC......................... 27

❑ The Origin of Natural Order............................................. 9

❑ New Era for CP Asymmetries........................................ 26

❑ The Physics of Low Dimensional Materials..................... 8

❑ New Perspectives on Einstein’s

❑ The Pull of History......................................................... 21

❑ E = mc2......................................................................... 34

❑ The Quantum World of Ultra-Cold Atoms and Light Book III: Ultra-Cold Atoms.................................... 33

❑ Newton — Innovation and Controversy......................... 22 ❑ Newton and Modern Physics......................................... 22 ❑ Newton and the Great World System............................ 22 ❑ Nonabelian Quantized Field Theories........................... 26 ❑ Noncommutative Cosmology......................................... 13 ❑ Nuclear Particle Correlations and Cluster Physics........ 29 ❑ One Hundred Years of General Relativity (In 2 Volumes)................................................................. 7 ❑ Optoelectronic Devices.................................................... 4 ❑ Order, Disorder and Criticality........................................ 36 ❑ Origin and Evolution of Comets....................................... 6 ❑ Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics, Statistics, Polymer Physics, and Financial Markets...................... 14 ❑ Phase Transitions for Beginners.................................... 15

❑ Essential Classical Mechanics......................................... 9

❑ Physical Effects of Geometric Phases........................... 17

❑ Experimental Studies of Boson Fields in Solids............ 16

❑ Physics and Culture....................................................... 21

❑ Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics (Revised Edition).............................................. 28

❑ Physics of Buoyant Flows.............................................. 10

❑ Fireworks in a Dark Universe........................................... 5 ❑ Formation of the First Black Holes................................... 4 ❑ Fractional Calculus........................................................ 11

❑ Technology Meets Research......................................... 30

❑ Microscopic and Macroscopic Simulation Techniques... 10

❑ Essential Classical Mechanics......................................... 9

❑ Fermilab at 50................................................................ 28

❑ Synchrotron Radiation Applications................................. 9

❑ Physics of Heavy Fermions........................................... 16 ❑ Physics on Ultracold Quantum Gases............................. 8

❑ The Soviet Atomic Project.............................................. 20 ❑ The Standard Model and Beyond.................................. 29 ❑ The State of the Art of Neutrino Physics........................ 28 ❑ The Statistical Foundations of Entropy.......................... 36 ❑ The Story of Antimatter.................................................. 20 ❑ The Structure and Evolution of Stars............................... 4 ❑ The THz Dynamics of Liquids Probed by Inelastic X-Ray Scattering............................................. 15 ❑ The Wonders of Physics................................................ 20 ❑ The World According to Quantum Mechanics............... 31 ❑ Theory of Groups and Symmetries................................ 12 ❑ Time-Dependent Quantum Mechanics of Two-Level Systems......................................................................... 31 ❑ Trilogy on Newton.......................................................... 22 ❑ Walter Greiner Memorial Volume................................... 24 ❑ Waves and Rays in Seismology.................................... 10 ❑ World Scientific Handbook of Organic Optoelectronic Devices (In 2 Volumes) ................................................... 4

❑ Planetary Habitability and Stellar Activity......................... 5

❑ World Scientific Reference on Spin in Organics (In 4 Volumes)............................................................... 18

❑ Plasma Physics in Active Wave Ionosphere Interaction...................................................................... 18

❑ World Scientific Handbook of Metamaterials and Plasmonics (In 4 Volumes) ........................................... 18

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Gaunt, Jonathan Richard............... 27

Liu, Song-hao................................. 25

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Shifman, Misha......................... 20, 26

Aharony, Amnon............................. 16

Ge, Mo-lin.......................... 12, 31 , 34

Liu, Yu-xiao..................................... 34

Simoni, Francesco.......................... 16

Anderson, L Wilmer........................ 25

Gillet, Jean-michel.......................... 32

Loeb, Abraham................................. 6

Slawinski, Michael A....................... 10

Ashtekar, Abhay............................. 14

Golden, Leslie M............................ 19

Low, Hwee Boon............................ 29

Smilga, Andrei................................ 19

Avery, James Emil.......................... 13

Gottvald, Ales................................. 20

Luo, Albert C J................................ 23

Smilga, Voldemar........................... 19

Avery, John Scales......................... 13

Green, Daniel................................. 28

Lykken, Joseph D........................... 28

So, Franky........................................ 4

Bardhan, Bhaskar Roy................... 31

Griffiths, David................................ 27

Ma, Yong-liang................................ 24

Sohn, Richard................................. 27

Barkana, Rennan............................. 6

Grote, Hartmut................................ 26

Mallow, Jeffry V.............................. 29

Son, Wonmin.................................. 33

Bartalini, Paolo............................... 27

Guery-odelin, David.......................... 8

Mansoulie, Bruno........................... 19

Steeb, Willi-hans............................ 33 Steur, Erik....................................... 23

Guyot, Claude................................ 27

Marcolli, Matilde............................. 13

Bellan, Paul M................................ 18

Han, Rushan.................................. 15

Marsh, Adam.................................. 13

Stishov, Sergei M............................ 15

Belyakov, Sergei............................. 19

Han, Yongjian................................... 8

Marsh, Gerald E......................... 9, 29

Stocke, Horst.................................. 24 Strini, Giuliano................................ 31

Belgiorno, Francesco D.................... 5

Hanslmeier, Arnold........................... 5

Maskawa, Toshihide....................... 26

Benenti, Giuliano............................ 31

Hao, Bailin...................................... 12

Mckee,Christopher........................... 6

Strursberg, R Campoamor............. 11

Bernstein Jeremy..................... 19, 20

Hardy, Yorick................................... 33

Mendez, Vicenc.............................. 36

Takhtajan, Leon A........................... 12

Hartmann, Alexander K.................. 14

Merches, Ioan................................. 33

Tanifuji, Makoto.............................. 24

He, Guang S................................... 25

Min, Hyunsoo................................... 9

Tateo, Roberto................................ 11 Tatomir, Dorian............................... 33

Bender, Carl M............................... 11

Berry, Michael Victor....................... 13 Bigi, Ikaros I.................................... 26

Hernquist, Lars................................. 6

Minkowski Peter............................. 26

Boffard, John B............................... 25

Herrmann, Richard......................... 11

Mohrhoff, Ulrich.............................. 31

Taylor, Thomas............................... 30

Borissov, Guennadi........................ 20

Hess, Peter O................................. 24

Nagamine, Kentaro.......................... 6

Thompson, Barry C.......................... 4

Cacciatori, Sergio L.......................... 5

Hill, Brian........................................ 27

Nair, V Parameswaran................... 28

Ting, Yuan-sen............................... 27

Cai,Rong-gen................................. 34

Hoecker, Andreas........................... 27

Naruko, Atsushi................................ 5

Tout, Christopher Adam.................... 4

Casati, Giulio.................................. 31

Holovatc, Yurij................................. 36

Ni, Jun............................................ 29

Traubenberg, M Rausch De........... 11

Chang, Lee..................................... 31

Hook, Daniel W.............................. 11

Ni, Wei-tou........................................ 7

Chang, Ming-che............................ 17

Hoover, Carol Griswold.................. 10

Niemi, Antti..................................... 12

Chattopadhyay, Swapan................. 28

Hoover, William Graham................ 10

Niu, Qian........................................ 17

Chen, Bryan Gin-ge........................ 27

Horsthemke, Werner...................... 36

Noz, Marilyn E................................ 34

Chen, Reuven................................ 25

Hoser, Andreas............................... 16

Ong, Rene A..................................... 5

Chen, Zhen....................................... 4

Huang, Jinsong................................ 4

Onuki, Yoshichika........................... 16

Cheng, Ran.................................... 17

Hwang, Pauchy W-y....................... 32

Ou-yang, Zhong-can...................... 17

Cohen-Tannoudji, Claude................. 8

Ioffe, Boris Lazarevich.................... 21

Overduin, James M........................ 34

Cook, David B................................ 32

Iomin, Alexander............................. 36

Owens, Frank J................................ 8

Cotterell, Brian................................ 21

Isaev, Alexey P............................... 12

Pagonis, Vasilis.............................. 25

Creutz, Michael.............................. 28

Jaiswal, Manu................................. 31

Parnovsky, Serge L........................ 21

Cunsolo, Alessandro...................... 15

Jenni, Peter.................................... 26

Parnowski, Aleksei S...................... 21

Dames, Chris.................................... 4

Jones, Hugh F................................ 11

Passemar, Emilie............................ 26

de Fontaine, Didier......................... 36

Kaiser, David.................................. 27

Peletier, Mark A.............................. 23

de Melo, Carlos A R Sa.................. 16

Kala, Gil.......................................... 21

Petrini, Michela......................... 12, 13

Denegri, Daniel............................... 27

Kim, Jihn E....................................... 6

Phua, Kok Khoo....................... 12, 29

Derbes, David................................. 27

Kim, Young Suh.............................. 34

Pizzoccher,o Livio........................... 13

Deutscher, Guy............................... 20

Kleinert, Hagen......................... 14, 17

Polyakov, Dimitri............................. 11

Di Bartolo, Baldassare.................... 18

Kobler, Ulrich.................................. 16

Pradisi, Gianfranco................... 12, 13

Dittus, Fridolin................................ 26

Krishnan, Viswanathan Venkata (krish)................................................ 9

Profumo, Stefano............................. 7

Dorey, Patrick E.............................. 11 Dunning, Tania Clare...................... 11

Kruchinin, Sergei............................ 35

Radu, Daniel................................... 33

Dunningham, Jacob....................... 32

Krumholz, Mark R............................. 6

Ramshaw, John D.......................... 36

Dutta, Niloy K................................... 4

Kuo, Spencer P.............................. 18

Rasinariu, Constantin..................... 29

Eldridge, J J...................................... 4

Kuzhel, Sergii................................. 11

Reitze, David.................................. 26

Wu, Biao......................................... 17

Blechman, Andrew E...................... 11

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Abolhasani, Ali Akbar........................ 5

Pullin, Jorge.................................... 14

Treille, Daniel.................................. 30 Tsujikawa, Shinji............................... 6 Tu, Zhanchun................................. 17 Turo, Neil........................................ 27 Van Santen, Rutger A..................... 23 Varlamov, Andrey............................ 20 Vasbinder, Jan Wouter................... 23 Vedral, Vlatko..................... 21, 32, 33 Veltman, Martinus J G.................... 28 Venkatakrishnan, Parameswaran..... 6 Vergados, Ioannis John Demetrius.29 Verma, Mahendra Kumar............... 10 Volzke, Holger................................ 24 Walecka, John Dirk................... 12, 14 Wang, Enge.................................... 16 Wang, Huaiyu................................. 14 Wang, Jinhui................................... 19 Weedbrook, Christian..................... 31 Wei, Yi.............................................. 8 Weiner, Maurice................................ 4 Wenninger, Horst............................ 30 Wesson, Paul S.............................. 34 Wickramasinghe, Nalin Chandra...... 6 Widjaja, Bernard Ricardo............... 19 Wille, Frank..................................... 24

Entin-wohlman, Ora........................ 16

Kwek, Leong-chuan........................ 25

Rho, Mannque................................ 24

Kwok, Sau Fa................................. 12

Wu, Guozhen.................................. 11

Ereditato, Antonio........................... 28

Ricciardi, Giulia.............................. 26

Xiao, Di........................................... 17

Ernenwein, Jean-pierre.................... 5

Lai, Choy Heng............................... 25

Rickman, Hans................................. 6

Xie, Yuzhang.................................. 17

Fabjan, Christian W........................ 30

Lang, Kenneth R.............................. 5

Ridolfi, Giovanni............................. 27

Xiong, Chi....................................... 29

Faccio, Daniele................................. 5

Latif, Muhammad.............................. 4

Roos, Lydia..................................... 27

Yamamoto, Yoshitaka..................... 21

Fan, Jiangdi.................................... 15

Launey, Kristina D.......................... 24

Rossini, Davide.............................. 31

Ydri, Badis...................................... 14

Fazio, Giovanni G............................. 6

Lavine, James P............................. 31

Rowlands, Peter............................. 22

Yeh, Yin............................................ 9

Fermi, Davide................................. 13

Lee, Choonkyu................................. 9

Roy, Sisir........................................ 31

Yuan, Yongbo................................... 4

Firouzjahi, Hassan............................ 5

Lee, G Pondrom............................. 20

Rubakov, Valery A........................... 12

Zaffaroni, Alberto...................... 12, 13

Fiscaletti, Davide............................ 32

Lee, Shyh-yuan.............................. 27

Saegusa, Toshiari........................... 24

Zhang, Han..................................... 15

Forte, Stefano................................. 27

Levai, Geza.................................... 11

Sasaki, Misao................................... 5

Zhang, Wei................................. 8, 16

Fring, Andreas.......................... 11, 27

Levinson, Amir.................................. 5

Saulson, Peter R............................ 26

Zhang, Xinyi................................. 4, 9

Gangopadhyaya, Asim................... 29

Levy, Aharon................................... 27

Schleicher, Dominik.......................... 4

Zhao, Qinyi....................................... 9

Gao, Helena Hong.......................... 23

Li, Xin-zheng.................................. 16

Schroeder, Wolf-udo....................... 29

Zheng, Wei-mou............................. 12

Gardiner, Crispin W........................ 33

Liu, Jixing....................................... 17

Sert, Gilles...................................... 24

Zoller, Peter.................................... 33

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