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A New Science of Heaven

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

by 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 ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

'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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How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch: In Search of the Recipe for Our Universe

by Harry Cliff ...

‘If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.’ Carl SaganWe all know what an apple pie is made of: flour and apples and butter. They are made of fats and cholesterol and proteins. They, in turn, are made of molecules of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen and other chemical elements. But what are they made of?If we are truly to understand something as everyday and ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

‘If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.’ Carl SaganWe all know what an apple pie is made of: flour and apples and butter. They are made of fats and cholesterol and proteins. They, in turn, are made of molecules of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen and other chemical elements. But what are they made of?If we are truly to understand something as everyday and
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Issue #13 Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletter

Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters, #8

by Roy Gray ...

Series Book 8 - Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters
Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications. This issue includes 2 reports (Advances in Printing Technologies & Advances in Security Printing) from the IS&T Printing for Fabrication conference held in Dresden in September 2018 and on the 15th International Conference on Web Handling held at Oklahoma State University in June 2019. There us also a ... Read more

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Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications. This issue includes 2 reports (Advances in Printing Technologies & Advances in Security Printing) from the IS&T Printing for Fabrication conference held in Dresden in September 2018 and on the 15th International Conference on Web Handling held at Oklahoma State University in June 2019. There us also a
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Issue #14 Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletter

Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters, #9

by Dr Emma Talbot ...

Series Book 9 - Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters
Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications. This issue (#14) includes reports on a visit to Warners Midland Printers, a visit to CPI, National Printable Electronics Centre, an exhibition, 'Under Pressure', by printmaking staff at the University of the West of England and from the PGS Student Conference, 'Printing for the Future 2020' held on ... Read more

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Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications. This issue (#14) includes reports on a visit to Warners Midland Printers, a visit to CPI, National Printable Electronics Centre, an exhibition, 'Under Pressure', by printmaking staff at the University of the West of England and from the PGS Student Conference, 'Printing for the Future 2020' held on
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Quantum Computing for the Quantum Curious

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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A Map of the Invisible

Journeys into Particle Physics

by Jon Butterworth ...

A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A magnificent, compelling and insightful voyage to the frontier of knowledge from a great writer with a deep understanding.' Brian CoxWhat is the universe really made of? How do we know? Follow the map of the invisible to find out...Over the last sixty years, scientists around the world have worked together to explore the fundamental constituents of matter, and the ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A magnificent, compelling and insightful voyage to the frontier of knowledge from a great writer with a deep understanding.' Brian CoxWhat is the universe really made of? How do we know? Follow the map of the invisible to find out...Over the last sixty years, scientists around the world have worked together to explore the fundamental constituents of matter, and the
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The Edge of Physics

Dispatches from the Frontiers of Cosmology

by Anil Ananthaswamy ...

A scientific and globetrotting exploration of the physics experiments changing the ways we understand our universe.Why is the universe expanding? What is the nature of dark matter? Do other universes exist? In this timely and original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy embarks on a global journey to some of the world’s most inhospitable and dramatic research sites to witness first-hand the ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

A scientific and globetrotting exploration of the physics experiments changing the ways we understand our universe.Why is the universe expanding? What is the nature of dark matter? Do other universes exist? In this timely and original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy embarks on a global journey to some of the world’s most inhospitable and dramatic research sites to witness first-hand the
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Phononics

by El Houssaine El Boudouti, Abdellatif Akjouj, Yan Pennec, Housni Al-Wahsh, Gaetan Leveque, Bahram Djafari-Rouhani, Leonard Dobrzyński ...

Series series Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series
Phononics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides an investigation of modern systems that includes a discrete matrix description. Classical continuous systems relying on the use of differential equations are recalled, showing that they generally have a specific limit on their corresponding modern matrix formulation. A detailed description of the mathematical languages that enables ... Read more

$211.99 NZD

Phononics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides an investigation of modern systems that includes a discrete matrix description. Classical continuous systems relying on the use of differential equations are recalled, showing that they generally have a specific limit on their corresponding modern matrix formulation. A detailed description of the mathematical languages that enables
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Crystallography and Surface Structure

An Introduction for Surface Scientists and Nanoscientists

by Klaus Hermann ...

A valuable learning tool as well as a reference, this book provides students and researchers in surface science and nanoscience with the theoretical crystallographic foundations, which are necessary to understand local structure and symmetry of bulk crystals, including ideal and real single crystal surfaces. The author deals with the subject at an introductory level, providing numerous graphic ... Read more

$243.99 NZD

A valuable learning tool as well as a reference, this book provides students and researchers in surface science and nanoscience with the theoretical crystallographic foundations, which are necessary to understand local structure and symmetry of bulk crystals, including ideal and real single crystal surfaces. The author deals with the subject at an introductory level, providing numerous graphic
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Leiter, Halbleiter, Supraleiter

Eine kompakte Einführung in Geschichte, Entwicklung und Theorie der Festkörperphysik

by Rudolf Huebener ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Das vorliegende Buch gibt eine kompakte Einführung in die Grundlagen der Festkörperphysik, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf den elektrischen und magnetischen Materialeigenschaften liegt.Leser werden nicht nur die kompakte und anschauliche Herangehensweise schätzen, sondern auch die kurzen Abschnitte über die Forschungsgeschichte der Festkörperphysik, die mit wegweisenden Forschern wie Max Planck, Albert ... Read more

$51.99 NZD

Das vorliegende Buch gibt eine kompakte Einführung in die Grundlagen der Festkörperphysik, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf den elektrischen und magnetischen Materialeigenschaften liegt.Leser werden nicht nur die kompakte und anschauliche Herangehensweise schätzen, sondern auch die kurzen Abschnitte über die Forschungsgeschichte der Festkörperphysik, die mit wegweisenden Forschern wie Max Planck, Albert
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Strong Light–Matter Interactions in Extreme Plasmonic and Mie-Resonant Systems

by P. Elli Stamatopoulou ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Collective excitations in matter, either in the form of plasmons in metals or Mie resonances in high-index dielectrics, constitute fundamental building blocks for photonic applications, including optical and quantum communications, biosensing, and polaritonic chemistry. Motivated by these prospects, this book explores excitations sustained in metallic and dielectric nanocavities and their ... Read more

$328.99 NZD

Collective excitations in matter, either in the form of plasmons in metals or Mie resonances in high-index dielectrics, constitute fundamental building blocks for photonic applications, including optical and quantum communications, biosensing, and polaritonic chemistry. Motivated by these prospects, this book explores excitations sustained in metallic and dielectric nanocavities and their
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High Pressure Physics

A Treatise

by Surinder M. Sharma, Rajagopala Chidambaram ...

This advanced textbook provides an exhaustive review of topics of immense importance to the fundamental understanding of physics of materials at high pressures. The book presents the current status of experimental and theoretical techniques used to understand the behaviour of materials under high compression. Various topics covered in this book are high pressure studies of materials, equation of ... Read more

$308.99 NZD

This advanced textbook provides an exhaustive review of topics of immense importance to the fundamental understanding of physics of materials at high pressures. The book presents the current status of experimental and theoretical techniques used to understand the behaviour of materials under high compression. Various topics covered in this book are high pressure studies of materials, equation of
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Soft Matter in Plants

From Biophysics to Biomimetics

Edited by Yoël Forterre, Kaare H Jensen ...

Plants offer some of the most elegant applications of soft matter principles in Nature. Understanding the interplay between chemistry, physics, biology, and fluid mechanics is critical to forecast plant behaviour, which is necessary for agriculture and disease management. It also provides inspiration for novel engineering applications.Starting with fundamental concepts around plant biology, ... Read more

$388.99 NZD

Plants offer some of the most elegant applications of soft matter principles in Nature. Understanding the interplay between chemistry, physics, biology, and fluid mechanics is critical to forecast plant behaviour, which is necessary for agriculture and disease management. It also provides inspiration for novel engineering applications.Starting with fundamental concepts around plant biology,
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Bijels

Bicontinuous Particle-stabilized Emulsions

Edited by Paul S Clegg ...

Bicontinuous interfacially jammed emulsion gels, now commonly termed ‘bijels’ are a class of soft materials, in which interpenetrating, continuous domains of two immiscible fluids are maintained in a rigid arrangement by a jammed layer of colloidal particles at their interface. Such gels have unusual material properties that promise exciting applications across diverse fields from energy materials ... Read more

$441.99 NZD

Bicontinuous interfacially jammed emulsion gels, now commonly termed ‘bijels’ are a class of soft materials, in which interpenetrating, continuous domains of two immiscible fluids are maintained in a rigid arrangement by a jammed layer of colloidal particles at their interface. Such gels have unusual material properties that promise exciting applications across diverse fields from energy materials
... Read more
Contribution of Colloidal Materials to Air, Water and Soil Environmental Sustainability

From Basic Concepts to Advanced Applications

Edited by Izabel C Riegel-Vidotti, Lizandra Maria Zimmermann, Heloise R de Barros ...

There is a need for an integrated approach to solving and mitigating environmental problems using colloid science technologies and considering the relationship between air, water and soil. This book covers basic to advanced topics on the use of colloidal materials and related technologies with emphasis on bio-based colloids.The introduction establishes the book scope and significance in the modern ... Read more

$317.99 NZD

There is a need for an integrated approach to solving and mitigating environmental problems using colloid science technologies and considering the relationship between air, water and soil. This book covers basic to advanced topics on the use of colloidal materials and related technologies with emphasis on bio-based colloids.The introduction establishes the book scope and significance in the modern
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Out-of-equilibrium Soft Matter

Active Fluids

Edited by Christina Kurzthaler, Luigi Gentile, Howard A Stone ...

The term active fluids refers to motions that are created by transforming energy from the surroundings into directed motion. There are many examples, both natural and synthetic, including individual swimming bacteria or motile cells, drops and bubbles that move owing to surface stresses (so-called Marangoni motions), and chemical- or optical-driven colloids. Investigations into active fluids ... Read more

$441.99 NZD

The term active fluids refers to motions that are created by transforming energy from the surroundings into directed motion. There are many examples, both natural and synthetic, including individual swimming bacteria or motile cells, drops and bubbles that move owing to surface stresses (so-called Marangoni motions), and chemical- or optical-driven colloids. Investigations into active fluids
... Read more
Photon to Power

Harvesting the Sun

Edited by Prasanth Ravindran, Deepa K. G., Adersh Asok, Durga Shankar, Al Jumlat Ahmed ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book comprehensively explores the multifaceted realm of solar energy conversion, delving into various cutting-edge technologies and methodologies spanning photovoltaics, thermal energy conversion, electrochemical energy conversion, innovative approaches, and solar optics. It provides a thorough understanding of the principles, advancements, and challenges across these domains, catering to ... Read more

$246.99 NZD

This book comprehensively explores the multifaceted realm of solar energy conversion, delving into various cutting-edge technologies and methodologies spanning photovoltaics, thermal energy conversion, electrochemical energy conversion, innovative approaches, and solar optics. It provides a thorough understanding of the principles, advancements, and challenges across these domains, catering to
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Diffractive Optics for Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells

by Christian Stefano Schuster ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis introduces a figure of merit for light trapping with photonic nanostructures and shows how different light trapping methods compare, irrespective of material, absorber thickness or type of nanostructure. It provides an overview of the essential aspects of light trapping, offering a solid basis for future designs.Light trapping with photonic nanostructures is a powerful method of ... Read more

$185.99 NZD

This thesis introduces a figure of merit for light trapping with photonic nanostructures and shows how different light trapping methods compare, irrespective of material, absorber thickness or type of nanostructure. It provides an overview of the essential aspects of light trapping, offering a solid basis for future designs.Light trapping with photonic nanostructures is a powerful method of
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Impact-Activated Solidification of Cornstarch and Water Suspensions

by Scott R. Waitukaitis ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis approaches impact resistance in dense suspensions from a new perspective. The most well-known example of dense suspensions, a mixture of cornstarch and water, provides enough impact resistance to allow a person to run across its surface. In the past, this phenomenon had been linked to "shear thickening" under a steady shear state attributed to hydrodynamic interactions or granular ... Read more

$185.99 NZD

This thesis approaches impact resistance in dense suspensions from a new perspective. The most well-known example of dense suspensions, a mixture of cornstarch and water, provides enough impact resistance to allow a person to run across its surface. In the past, this phenomenon had been linked to "shear thickening" under a steady shear state attributed to hydrodynamic interactions or granular
... Read more
Metal Nanoparticles-Based Nanoplatforms for Colorimetric Sensing

Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Directions

by Arnold C. Alguno, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Gerard G. Dumancas, Arnold A. Lubguban, Roberto M. Malaluan, Rolen Brian P. Rivera ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights an in-depth examination of metal nanoparticles as transformative agents in colorimetric sensing technology. Targeted toward researchers, practitioners, and students in nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, and related fields, this book consolidates the latest advancements in nanoparticle-based colorimetric systems for highly sensitive and selective detection. With chapters ... Read more

$308.99 NZD

This book highlights an in-depth examination of metal nanoparticles as transformative agents in colorimetric sensing technology. Targeted toward researchers, practitioners, and students in nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, and related fields, this book consolidates the latest advancements in nanoparticle-based colorimetric systems for highly sensitive and selective detection. With chapters
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Nano-Structures for Optics and Photonics

Optical Strategies for Enhancing Sensing, Imaging, Communication and Energy Conversion

Edited by Baldassare Di Bartolo, John Collins, Luciano Silvestri ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The contributions in this volume were presented at a NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Erice, Italy, 4-19 July 2013. Many aspects of important research into nanophotonics, plasmonics, semiconductor materials and devices, instrumentation for bio sensing to name just a few, are covered in depth in this volume. The growing connection between optics and electronics, due to the increasing important ... Read more

$287.99 NZD

The contributions in this volume were presented at a NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Erice, Italy, 4-19 July 2013. Many aspects of important research into nanophotonics, plasmonics, semiconductor materials and devices, instrumentation for bio sensing to name just a few, are covered in depth in this volume. The growing connection between optics and electronics, due to the increasing important
... Read more
Thermal Stresses and Temperature Control of Mass Concrete

by Zhu Bofang ...

Methods of controlling mass concrete temperatures range from relatively simple to complex and from inexpensive too costly. Depending on a particular situation, it may be advantageous to use one or more methods over others. Based on the author's 50 years of personal experience in designing mass concrete structures, Thermal Stresses and Temperature Control of Mass Concrete provides a clear and ... Read more

$319.99 NZD

Methods of controlling mass concrete temperatures range from relatively simple to complex and from inexpensive too costly. Depending on a particular situation, it may be advantageous to use one or more methods over others. Based on the author's 50 years of personal experience in designing mass concrete structures, Thermal Stresses and Temperature Control of Mass Concrete provides a clear and
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Silicon Carbide Power Devices

Characteristics, Test and Application

by Yuan Gao, Yan Zhang ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book provides comprehensive technical information on SiC power devices from multiple perspectives, covering topics from device research and development to system applications. Chapters 1 to 4 focus on the characteristics of SiC devices, initially outlining the limitations of Si power devices and explaining why SiC has superior properties at the material level. It then offers updates on the ... Read more

$308.99 NZD

This book provides comprehensive technical information on SiC power devices from multiple perspectives, covering topics from device research and development to system applications. Chapters 1 to 4 focus on the characteristics of SiC devices, initially outlining the limitations of Si power devices and explaining why SiC has superior properties at the material level. It then offers updates on the
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Metallurgical Design and Industry

Prehistory to the Space Age

Edited by Brett Kaufman, Clyde L. Briant ...

This edited volume examines metallurgical technologies and their place in society throughout the centuries. The authors discuss metal alloys and the use of raw mineral resources as well as fabrication of engineered alloys for a variety of applications. The applications covered in depth include financial, mining and smelting, bridges, armor, aircraft, and power generation. The authors detail the ... Read more

$328.99 NZD

This edited volume examines metallurgical technologies and their place in society throughout the centuries. The authors discuss metal alloys and the use of raw mineral resources as well as fabrication of engineered alloys for a variety of applications. The applications covered in depth include financial, mining and smelting, bridges, armor, aircraft, and power generation. The authors detail the
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