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What Is Dark Matter?

par Peter Fisher ...

Collections series Princeton Frontiers in Physics
What we know about dark matter and what we have yet to discoverAstronomical observations have confirmed dark matter’s existence, but what exactly is dark matter? In What Is Dark Matter?, particle physicist Peter Fisher introduces readers to one of the most intriguing frontiers of physics. We cannot actually see dark matter, a mysterious, nonluminous form of matter that is believed to account for ... En savoir plus

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What we know about dark matter and what we have yet to discoverAstronomical observations have confirmed dark matter’s existence, but what exactly is dark matter? In What Is Dark Matter?, particle physicist Peter Fisher introduces readers to one of the most intriguing frontiers of physics. We cannot actually see dark matter, a mysterious, nonluminous form of matter that is believed to account for
... En savoir plus
Chirality and Wobbling in Atomic Nuclei

Modifié par Costel Marian Petrache ...

The book provides an introduction to both theoretical and experimental results on chirality and wobbling in atomic nuclei.It details the achievements in the study of chirality over the past 25 years since the first prediction of this mode of collective motion in nuclei, as well as those on the wobbling motion. It offers a detailed review of the most relevant theoretical developments on both types ... En savoir plus

$100.42 CAD

The book provides an introduction to both theoretical and experimental results on chirality and wobbling in atomic nuclei.It details the achievements in the study of chirality over the past 25 years since the first prediction of this mode of collective motion in nuclei, as well as those on the wobbling motion. It offers a detailed review of the most relevant theoretical developments on both types
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Why the Universe Exists

How particle physics unlocks the secrets of everything (New Scientist

par New Scientist ...

Collections series Instant Expert
Peer deep into the heart of existence and find out why particle chaos was the making of matter.WHY IS THERE ALWAYS SOMETHING RATHER THAN NOTHING?As you read this, billions of neutrinos from the sun are passing through your body, antimatter is sprouting from your dinner and the core of your being is a chaotic mess of particles known only as quarks and gluons.Following the recent discovery of the ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Peer deep into the heart of existence and find out why particle chaos was the making of matter.WHY IS THERE ALWAYS SOMETHING RATHER THAN NOTHING?As you read this, billions of neutrinos from the sun are passing through your body, antimatter is sprouting from your dinner and the core of your being is a chaotic mess of particles known only as quarks and gluons.Following the recent discovery of the
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A New Science of Heaven

How the new science of plasma physics is shedding light on spiritual experience

par Robert Temple ...

'This book is an important contribution, and I hope it will open many minds. What is particularly important in it are the discussions of David Bohm, of bioplasma, biophotons, and bioelectronics.' - PROFESSOR ZBIGNIEW WOLKOWSKI, Sorbonne University, Paris"Answers so many questions, scientific and esoteric, about the true nature of our reality... A seminal work... Will revolutionise how we frame ... En savoir plus

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'This book is an important contribution, and I hope it will open many minds. What is particularly important in it are the discussions of David Bohm, of bioplasma, biophotons, and bioelectronics.' - PROFESSOR ZBIGNIEW WOLKOWSKI, Sorbonne University, Paris"Answers so many questions, scientific and esoteric, about the true nature of our reality... A seminal work... Will revolutionise how we frame
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Linked

How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life

par Albert-László Barabási ...

The best-selling guide to network science, the revolutionary field that reveals the deep links between all forms of human social lifeA cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. An international conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. In Linked, Albert-László Barabási, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us ... En savoir plus

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The best-selling guide to network science, the revolutionary field that reveals the deep links between all forms of human social lifeA cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. An international conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. In Linked, Albert-László Barabási, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us
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Megamassive Black Holes and the Steady State Universe

par Toby Clark ...

This treatise offers an alternative paradigm to the 'Big Bang' theory of the origin of the universe. It takes a fresh look at current cosmological knowledge, suggests the existence of and defines a Megamassive Black Hole. The existence of such bodies allows a rational argument for a steady state universe. This paradigm does not require a singularity at a particular moment, arguably the beginning ... En savoir plus

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This treatise offers an alternative paradigm to the 'Big Bang' theory of the origin of the universe. It takes a fresh look at current cosmological knowledge, suggests the existence of and defines a Megamassive Black Hole. The existence of such bodies allows a rational argument for a steady state universe. This paradigm does not require a singularity at a particular moment, arguably the beginning
... En savoir plus
Quantum Computing for the Quantum Curious

par Ciaran Hughes, Joshua Isaacson, Anastasia Perry, Ranbel F. Sun, Jessica Turner ...

This open access book makes quantum computing more accessible than ever before. A fast-growing field at the intersection of physics and computer science, quantum computing promises to have revolutionary capabilities far surpassing “classical” computation. Getting a grip on the science behind the hype can be tough: at its heart lies quantum mechanics, whose enigmatic concepts can be imposing for ... En savoir plus

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This open access book makes quantum computing more accessible than ever before. A fast-growing field at the intersection of physics and computer science, quantum computing promises to have revolutionary capabilities far surpassing “classical” computation. Getting a grip on the science behind the hype can be tough: at its heart lies quantum mechanics, whose enigmatic concepts can be imposing for
... En savoir plus
Neutrino Physics

par Kai Zuber ...

Collections series Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation
When Kai Zuber’s pioneering text on neutrinos was published in 2003, the author correctly predicted that the field would see tremendous growth in the immediate future. In that book, Professor Zuber provided a comprehensive self-contained examination of neutrinos, covering their research history and theory, as well as their application to particle physics, astrophysics, nuclear physics, and the ... En savoir plus

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When Kai Zuber’s pioneering text on neutrinos was published in 2003, the author correctly predicted that the field would see tremendous growth in the immediate future. In that book, Professor Zuber provided a comprehensive self-contained examination of neutrinos, covering their research history and theory, as well as their application to particle physics, astrophysics, nuclear physics, and the
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Accelerator Physics (Fourth Edition)

par Shyh-yuan Lee ...

Research and development of high energy accelerators began in 1911. Since then, progresses achieved are:The impacts of the accelerator development are evidenced by the many ground-breaking discoveries in particle and nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, biology, biomedical physics, nuclear medicine, medical therapy, and industrial processing. This book is ... En savoir plus

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Research and development of high energy accelerators began in 1911. Since then, progresses achieved are:The impacts of the accelerator development are evidenced by the many ground-breaking discoveries in particle and nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, biology, biomedical physics, nuclear medicine, medical therapy, and industrial processing. This book is
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A Different Universe

Reinventing Physics From the Bottom Down

par Robert B Laughlin ...

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our ... En savoir plus

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A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our
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Flowing Matter

Modifié par Federico Toschi, Marcello Sega ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This open access book, published in the Soft and Biological Matter series, presents an introduction to selected research topics in the broad field of flowing matter, including the dynamics of fluids with a complex internal structure -from nematic fluids to soft glasses- as well as active matter and turbulent phenomena.Flowing matter is a subject at the crossroads between physics, mathematics, ... En savoir plus

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This open access book, published in the Soft and Biological Matter series, presents an introduction to selected research topics in the broad field of flowing matter, including the dynamics of fluids with a complex internal structure -from nematic fluids to soft glasses- as well as active matter and turbulent phenomena.Flowing matter is a subject at the crossroads between physics, mathematics,
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The Standard Model and Beyond

par Paul Langacker ...

Collections series Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation
This new edition of The Standard Model and Beyond presents an advanced introduction to the physics and formalism of the standard model and other non-abelian gauge theories. It provides a solid background for understanding supersymmetry, string theory, extra dimensions, dynamical symmetry breaking, and cosmology. In addition to updating all of the experimental and phenomenological results from the ... En savoir plus

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This new edition of The Standard Model and Beyond presents an advanced introduction to the physics and formalism of the standard model and other non-abelian gauge theories. It provides a solid background for understanding supersymmetry, string theory, extra dimensions, dynamical symmetry breaking, and cosmology. In addition to updating all of the experimental and phenomenological results from the
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Le monde des atomes et l’agitation moléculaire - La Science et la Vie

par Jean Perrin ...

En poussant à outrance la décomposition des diverses espèces chimiques, qui se chiffrent par centaines de mille, on aboutit à un petit nombre de corps simples tels que l’oxygène. l’hydrogène, le carbone ou l’azote, qui peuvent, en se combinant, reproduire toute matière, si complexe soit-elle. On sait que si, pour former de l’eau, ou du gaz carbonique, ou du sucre, on a employé 26 gr de corps ... En savoir plus

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En poussant à outrance la décomposition des diverses espèces chimiques, qui se chiffrent par centaines de mille, on aboutit à un petit nombre de corps simples tels que l’oxygène. l’hydrogène, le carbone ou l’azote, qui peuvent, en se combinant, reproduire toute matière, si complexe soit-elle. On sait que si, pour former de l’eau, ou du gaz carbonique, ou du sucre, on a employé 26 gr de corps
... En savoir plus
Light is Everywhere: Sources of Light and Its Uses (For Early Learners)

Nature Book for Kids - Earth Sciences

par Baby Professor ...

Collections series Children's Earth Sciences Books
Light awakens a child's curious self. But you can turn that mere curiosity into an enchanting educational experience through this fact-filled picture book. Explained meticulously in the pages of this book are the different light sources and what their uses are. The fun thing is, information is presented in a format of more picture and less words so it's easy for children to break down and ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Light awakens a child's curious self. But you can turn that mere curiosity into an enchanting educational experience through this fact-filled picture book. Explained meticulously in the pages of this book are the different light sources and what their uses are. The fun thing is, information is presented in a format of more picture and less words so it's easy for children to break down and
... En savoir plus
The Magick of Physics

Uncovering the Fantastical Phenomena in Everyday Life

par Felix Flicker ...

An award-winning Oxford physicist draws on classic sci-fi, fantasy fiction, and everyday phenomena to explain and celebrate the magical properties of condensed matter physics and the world around us.If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic—just ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

An award-winning Oxford physicist draws on classic sci-fi, fantasy fiction, and everyday phenomena to explain and celebrate the magical properties of condensed matter physics and the world around us.If you were to present the feats of modern science to someone from the past, those feats would surely be considered magic. Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker proves that they are indeed magic—just
... En savoir plus
Current At The Nanoscale: An Introduction To Nanoelectronics (2nd Edition)

par Colm Durkan ...

This second edition of the book, initially written as an introductory text dealing with how electric currents behave at the nanometer scale, begins with a general description of electric currents at the macroscale. Then by considering the physical length scales relevant to electron flow, it is observed how the behavior of currents varies as they approach the nanoscale. A quantum description of ... En savoir plus

$33.99 CAD

This second edition of the book, initially written as an introductory text dealing with how electric currents behave at the nanometer scale, begins with a general description of electric currents at the macroscale. Then by considering the physical length scales relevant to electron flow, it is observed how the behavior of currents varies as they approach the nanoscale. A quantum description of
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Electronics for Guitarists

par Denton J. Dailey ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This updated, augmented third edition is aimed at hobbyists, students, engineers, and others who would like to learn more about the design and operation of electronic circuits used by guitarists. This book presents accessible qualitative and quantitative descriptions and analysis of a wide range of popular amplifier and effects circuits, along with basic design techniques allowing the reader to ... En savoir plus

$77.39 CAD

This updated, augmented third edition is aimed at hobbyists, students, engineers, and others who would like to learn more about the design and operation of electronic circuits used by guitarists. This book presents accessible qualitative and quantitative descriptions and analysis of a wide range of popular amplifier and effects circuits, along with basic design techniques allowing the reader to
... En savoir plus
Translational Dynamics and Magnetic Resonance

Principles of Pulsed Gradient Spin Echo NMR

par Paul T. Callaghan ...

Taking the reader through the underlying principles of molecular translational dynamics, this book outlines the ways in which magnetic resonance, through the use of magnetic field gradients, can reveal those dynamics. The measurement of diffusion and flow, over different length and time scales, provides unique insight regarding fluid interactions with porous materials, as well as molecular ... En savoir plus

$71.99 CAD

Taking the reader through the underlying principles of molecular translational dynamics, this book outlines the ways in which magnetic resonance, through the use of magnetic field gradients, can reveal those dynamics. The measurement of diffusion and flow, over different length and time scales, provides unique insight regarding fluid interactions with porous materials, as well as molecular
... En savoir plus
Cryogenic Engineering and Technologies

Principles and Applications of Cryogen-Free Systems

Modifié par Dr. Zuyu Zhao, Dr. Chao Wang ...

Cryogen-free cryogenics is leading a revolution in research and industry by its significant advantages over traditional liquid helium systems. This is the first overview for the field, covering the key technologies, conceptual design, fabrication, operation, performance, and applications of these systems. The contents cover important topics such as the operating principles of 4K cryocoolers, ... En savoir plus

$92.28 CAD

Cryogen-free cryogenics is leading a revolution in research and industry by its significant advantages over traditional liquid helium systems. This is the first overview for the field, covering the key technologies, conceptual design, fabrication, operation, performance, and applications of these systems. The contents cover important topics such as the operating principles of 4K cryocoolers,
... En savoir plus
A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices

Three-Electrodes Amperometric Biosensor Approach

par Jordi Colomer-Farrarons, Pere MIRIBEL ...

Collections series Engineering (R0)
A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices presents the conception and prototype realization of a Self-Powered architecture for subcutaneous detector devices. The architecture is designed to work as a true/false (event detector) or threshold level alarm of some substances, ions, etc... that are detected through a three-electrodes amperometric BioSensor ... En savoir plus

$116.09 CAD

A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices presents the conception and prototype realization of a Self-Powered architecture for subcutaneous detector devices. The architecture is designed to work as a true/false (event detector) or threshold level alarm of some substances, ions, etc... that are detected through a three-electrodes amperometric BioSensor
... En savoir plus
High-Temperature Levitated Materials

par David L. Price ...

One of the major experimental difficulties in studying materials at extreme temperatures is unwanted contamination of the sample through contact with the container. This can be avoided by suspending the sample through levitation. This technique also makes metastable states of matter accessible, opening up new avenues of scientific enquiry, as well as possible new materials for technological ... En savoir plus

$81.59 CAD

One of the major experimental difficulties in studying materials at extreme temperatures is unwanted contamination of the sample through contact with the container. This can be avoided by suspending the sample through levitation. This technique also makes metastable states of matter accessible, opening up new avenues of scientific enquiry, as well as possible new materials for technological
... En savoir plus
Nanoscale Photonic Imaging

Modifié par Tim Salditt, Alexander Egner, D. Russell Luke ...

Collections Livre 134 - Topics in Applied Physics
This open access book, edited and authored by a team of world-leading researchers, provides a broad overview of advanced photonic methods for nanoscale visualization, as well as describing a range of fascinating in-depth studies. Introductory chapters cover the most relevant physics and basic methods that young researchers need to master in order to work effectively in the field of nanoscale ... En savoir plus

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This open access book, edited and authored by a team of world-leading researchers, provides a broad overview of advanced photonic methods for nanoscale visualization, as well as describing a range of fascinating in-depth studies. Introductory chapters cover the most relevant physics and basic methods that young researchers need to master in order to work effectively in the field of nanoscale
... En savoir plus
Diffusionics

Diffusion Process Controlled by Diffusion Metamaterials

par Fu-Bao Yang, Ji-Ping Huang ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This open access book presents a comprehensive exploration of diffusion metamaterials that control energy and mass diffusion. Currently, if from the perspective of governing equations, diffusion metamaterials and wave metamaterials (pioneered by J. B. Pendry in the 1990s) are recognised as the two most prominent branches in the field of metamaterials. These two branches differ in their emphasis on ... En savoir plus

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This open access book presents a comprehensive exploration of diffusion metamaterials that control energy and mass diffusion. Currently, if from the perspective of governing equations, diffusion metamaterials and wave metamaterials (pioneered by J. B. Pendry in the 1990s) are recognised as the two most prominent branches in the field of metamaterials. These two branches differ in their emphasis on
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The Science and Technology of Particle Accelerators

par Rob Appleby, Graeme Burt, James Clarke, Hywel Owen ...

The Science and Technology of Particle Accelerators provides an accessible introduction to the field, and is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and academics, as well as professionals in national laboratories and facilities, industry, and medicine who are designing or using particle accelerators.Providing integrated coverage of accelerator science and technology, this book ... En savoir plus

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The Science and Technology of Particle Accelerators provides an accessible introduction to the field, and is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and academics, as well as professionals in national laboratories and facilities, industry, and medicine who are designing or using particle accelerators.Providing integrated coverage of accelerator science and technology, this book
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