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Springer Parting the Cosmic Veil
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Springer Russian Planetary Exploration
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Springer NASAs Moon Program
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Springer The Mars Plasma Environment
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Springer The Messenger Mission to Mercury
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Springer The Hinode Mission
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Springer Statistical Challenges in Astronomy
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Springer Race to the Stratosphere Manned Scientific Ballooning in America
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Springer Principles of Applied Geophysics
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Springer Igneous petrogenesis
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John Wiley & Sons Orbital Mechanics
Book SynopsisA lively study of orbital mechanics by the writer responsible for the computer simulations and systems analysis for the Saturn V moon rocket, Project Skylab and many others. Provides thorough coverage of all background theories, including unusual concepts and paradoxes that will enhance appreciation of this field. Includes discussion of rocket propulsion and optimization of techniques for maximizing payload and minimizing fuel consumption, plus complete coverage of the interaction of space vehicles and space bodies.Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Orbital Mechanics. Satellite Orbits. The Orbital Environment. Powered Flight Maneuvers. Boosting a Satellite Into Orbit. Today's Family of Global Boosters. Enhancing the Performance of Booster Rockets. Choosing the Proper Orbit for a Satellite. Choosing the Proper Constellation Architecture. Space-Age Technologies for the Twenty-First Century. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.
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Springer Aspects of Seismic Reflection Data Processing Social Sciences 56
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Springer Ocean Resources Volume I Assessment and Utilisation Assessment and Utilization American Univ Pub in Philosophy 6
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Springer Ocean Resources Volume II Subsea Work Systems and Technologies
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Springer NonLinear Variability in Geophysics Scaling and Fractals
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Springer Glacial Isostasy SeaLevel and Mantle Rheology Workshop Proceedings 334 Nato Science Series C
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Springer Dimensional Scaling in Chemical Physics
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Springer Dimensional Scaling in Chemical Physics
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Springer Recent Evolution and Seismicity of the Mediterranean Region Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop Erice Italy September 1827 1992 402 Nato Science Series C
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Springer Astronomy from WideField Imaging Proceedings of the 161st Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held in Potsdam Germany August 23 27 International Astronomical Union Symposia
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Springer Astronomy from WideField Imaging Proceedings of the 161st Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held in Potsdam Germany August 2327 1993 International Astronomical Union Symposia
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Springer Astrophysical Applications of Gravitational Lensing Proceedings of the 173rd Symposium of the International Astronomical Union Held in Melbourne International Astronomical Union Symposia
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Springer Fundamentals in Chemical Physics
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Springer Of Poles and Zeros Fundamentals of Digital Seismology Modern Approaches in Geophysics 15
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Springer Highlights of Spanish Astrophysics II Proceedings of the 4th Scientific Meeting of the Spanish Astronomical Society SEA held in Santiago de Compostela Spain September 1114 2000
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Springer Developments in Geophysical Exploration Methods 6
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Peacock Hill Publishing Hydrofoils Design Build Fly
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Springer New York Eclipsing Binary Stars Modeling and Analysis Modeling and Analysis Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Book SynopsisAstronomers learn much of what they know about the mass, brightness, and size of stars by observing binary systems, in which two stars orbit each other, periodically cutting off the others light.Table of ContentsI Introduction.- The Database and Methods of Data Acquisition.- II Modeling and Analysis.- A General Approach to Modeling Eclipsing Binaries.- Determination of Eclipsing Binary Parameters.- Advanced Topics and Techniques.- III Light Curve Programs and Software Packages.- Light Curve Models and Software.- TheWilson#x2013;Devinney Program: Extensions and Applications.- Light Curve Software with Graphical User Interface and Visualization.- The Structure of Light Curve Programs and the Outlook for the Future.
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NY Research Press Mathematics for Physical Science
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Morgan & Claypool Publishers Airborne Maritime Surveillance Radar: Volume 1, British ASV Radars in WWII 1939-1945
Book SynopsisToday, air-to-surface vessel (ASV) radars, or more generally airborne maritime surveillance radars, are installed on maritime reconnaissance aircraft for long-range detection, tracking and classification of surface ships (ASuW--anti-surface warfare) and for hunting submarines (ASW--anti-submarine warfare). Such radars were first developed in the UK during WWII as part of the response to the threat to shipping from German U boats. This book describes the ASV radars developed in the UK and used by RAF Coastal Command during WWII for long-range maritime surveillance.Table of Contents Preface A note on units Acknowledgements Author biography List of abbreviations 1. ASV radar development 2. ASV Mk. I and II 3. ASV Mk. III 4. ASV Mk. VI 5. ASV Mk. VII 6. Lucero 7. Comparative performance assessment 8. Conclusions
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Morgan & Claypool Publishers Airborne Maritime Surveillance Radar: Volume 2, Post-war British ASV Radars 1946-2000
Book SynopsisToday, air-to-surface vessel (ASV) radars, or more generally maritime surveillance radars, are installed on maritime reconnaissance aircraft for long-range detection, tracking and classification of surface ships (ASuW - Air to Surface Warfare) and for hunting submarines (ASW - anti-submarine warfare). Such radars were first developed in the UK during WWII as part of the response to the threat to shipping from German U-Boats. This book describes the ASV radars developed in the UK after WWII (1946-2000) and used by the RAF for long-range maritime surveillance.Table of Contents Preface A note on units Acknowledgements Author biography List of abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. ASV Mk. 7A 3. ASV Mk. 13 4. ASV 21 5. ASV 846 development 6. Searchwater 7. Comparative performance of ASV 21D and Searchwater 8. Other ASV Radars 9. Conclusion
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG How Transistor Area Shrank by 1 Million Fold
Book SynopsisThis book explains in layman’s terms how CMOS transistors work. The author explains step-by-step how CMOS transistors are built, along with an explanation of the purpose of each process step. He describes for readers the key inventions and developments in science and engineering that overcame huge obstacles, enabling engineers to shrink transistor area by over 1 million fold and build billions of transistor switches that switch over a billion times a second, all on a piece of silicon smaller than a thumbnail.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Overview.- Semiconductors and Insulators.- Diodes, MOS Transistors, Bipolar Transistors, Inverters.- Building High Performance MOS Transistors.- Parasitic MOS and Bipolar Transistors.- Design Rules and Photo Patterns.- CMOS Inverter Process Flow.- Key Inventions & Developments that Enabled Scaling.- Process Flow with Histories of Scaling at Key Steps.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG High Energy Cosmic Rays
Book SynopsisOffers an accessible text and reference (a cosmic-ray manual) for graduate students entering the field and high-energy astrophysicists will find this an accessible cosmic-ray manual Easy to read for the general astronomer, the first part describes the standard model of cosmic rays based on our understanding of modern particle physics. Presents the acceleration scenario in some detail in supernovae explosions as well as in the passage of cosmic rays through the Galaxy. Compares experimental data in the atmosphere as well as underground are compared with theoretical modelsTable of Contents Overview Part I:The Standard Model of Cosmic Rays.- Cosmic ray interactions.- The birth of cosmic rays.- Cosmic rays in the Galaxy.- Cosmic rays at the top of the atmosphere.- Cosmic rays in the atmosphere.- Cosmic rays underground.- Part II Contemporary Challenges.- Cosmic ray showers.- The end of the cosmic ray spectrum.- High energy neutrino and gamma-ray astronomy. Appendix References Index
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research: From Apollo 16 to the ISS
Book SynopsisThis last volume of the SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences series is setup in 5 main parts. The 1st part shortly summarizes the history of life science research in space from the late 40s until today with focus on Europe and Germany, followed by a part on describing flight opportunities including the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system and the International Space Station ISS; in the 3rd part it focuses on extraordinary success stories of this constantly challenging research program and highlights some important key findings in space life science research. The book introduces in the 4th part innovative developments in non-invasive biomedical diagnostics and training methods for astronauts that emerge from this program and are of benefit for people on Earth especially in the aging society. Last but not least in its 5th part it closes with an outlook on the future of space life sciences in the upcoming era of space exploration. The book is intended for students and research scientists in the life sciences and biomedicine as well as for interested lay persons, who wish to get an overview of space life science research: its´ early days, current status and future directions.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Space Life Sciences – Basic Research and Applications under Extraordinary Conditions.- Chapter 2. A Long Way for Europe and Germany: From Apollo 16 to the International Space Station ISS.- Chapter 3. Success Stories: Incremental Progress and Scientific Breakthroughs in Life Science Research.- Chapter 4. Success Stories: Innovative Developments for Biomedical Diagnostics and Preventative Health Care.- Chapter 5. Space Life Sciences in the Exploration Era: An Outlook on Future Challenges and Opportunities.-
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Springer New Frontiers in Science in the Era of AI
Book SynopsisNew Physics World.- What are Things Made of? The Worldline of Particles from Thales to Higgs.- Chaos, Entanglement and Computation.- Spooky Quantum Action: from Thought Experiments to Real World Quantum Technology Application.- From Evolutionary Genetics to Epigenetics.- Exploring Human Evolutionary History and Biological Nature.- Epigenetic Inheritance and the Environment.- Editing Life: Homo sapiens as Evolutionary Drive.- Neurosciences and Neurophilosophy.- Including or Excluding Free Will.- Artificial Intelligence Perspectives.- Toward Open-source AI Systems as Digital Public Goods: Definitions, Hopes and Challenges.- Addressing Societal Challenges with the Help of AI from Student Teams at IdeaSquare, CERN.- Accelerated AI for Real-time Discovery.- AI in Education and Learning: Perspectives on the Education Ecosystem.- Art in the Age of Algorithms: A Creator's Perspective on the Artistry of AI Image Generation.- The Dark Sector: A Century Long Mystery.- Dark Energy.- Dark Matter.- Epilogue.
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De Gruyter High-Temperature Superconductivity: Bipolaron Mechanism
Book SynopsisHigh temperature superconducting theory drew controversy after the discovery of superconductors at close to room temperatures. However, a consistent microscopic theory of HT superconductivity based on bipolaron mechanism leads to a better understanding of microscopic and macroscopic description. By presenting aspects of superconductivity now joined in a strict theory rather than separate models this work is especially useful for graduate students.
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Springer International Publishing AG On the Shores of Titan's Farthest Sea: A Scientific Novel
Book SynopsisTitan is practically a planet in its own right, with a diameter similar to that of Mercury, methane rainstorms, organic soot and ethane seas. All of the most detailed knowledge on the moon's geology, volcanology, meteorology, marine sciences and chemistry are gathered together here to paint a factually accurate hypothetical future of early human colonization on this strange world.The views from Titan’s Mayda Outpost are spectacular, but all is not well at the moon's remote science base. On the shore of a methane sea beneath glowering skies, atmospherics researcher Abigail Marco finds herself in the middle of murder, piracy and colleagues who seem to be seeing sea monsters and dead people from the past. On the Shores of Titan’s Farthest Sea provides thrills, excitement and mystery – couched in the latest science – on one of the Solar System’s most bizarre worlds, Saturn’s huge moon Titan."This riveting story, set against a plausibly well integrated interplanetary space, carries us along with its bright and interesting characters. We feel absolutely transported to a hauntingly beautiful and alien Titan through Carroll's masterful weaving of art and science." – Jani Radebaugh, Professor of Planetary Sciences, Titan dune expert, BYU"It's a fun read! Really makes Titan come alive, literally..." – Astrophysicist and author Ralph Lorenz"Michael Carroll's new novel "On the Shores of Titan's Farthest Sea" (Springer) is a gripping, good-vs-evil tale that sparkles with imagination. It's set on the shores of Kraken Mare, the vast methane sea found high in the northern latitudes of Saturn's moon, Titan, in a future when humanity has spread throughout the solar system. The villains are wicked, the heroes are scientists (Thanks, Mike!), the story is convincing, the dialogue snappy, and the scenery is right out of our catalog of findings on this cold, hazy and alien world.If you fancy skipping forward 250 years and checking out how humankind might be navigating the very geography and landforms we have uncovered in our years touring Saturn, this book is for you!" --Carolyn Porco, leader of the Cassini Imaging Science team and the Director of the Cassini Imaging Central Laboratory for Operations (CICLOPS) at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colorado Trade Review Table of Contents
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Springer International Publishing AG Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled
Book SynopsisThis complete introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion by one of the pioneering scientists in this expanding field offers both a simple and intuitive discussion of the basic concepts of this subject and an insight into the challenging problems of current research. In a wholly lucid manner the work covers single-particle motions, fluid equations for plasmas, wave motions, diffusion and resistivity, Landau damping, plasma instabilities and nonlinear problems. For students, this outstanding text offers a painless introduction to this important field; for teachers, a large collection of problems; and for researchers, a concise review of the fundamentals as well as original treatments of a number of topics never before explained so clearly. This revised edition contains new material on kinetic effects, including Bernstein waves and the plasma dispersion function, and on nonlinear wave equations and solitons. For the third edition, updates was made throughout each existing chapter, and two new chapters were added; Ch 9 on “Special Plasmas” and Ch 10 on Plasma Applications (including Atmospheric Plasmas). Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Single-particle motions.- Plasmas as fluids.- Waves in plasmas.- Diffusion and resistivity.- Equilibrium and stability.- Kinetic theory .- Nonlinear effects.- Special plasmas.- Plasma applications.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Space Weather: Physics and Effects
Book SynopsisThe editors present a state-of-the-art overview on the Physics of Space Weather and its effects on technological and biological systems on the ground and in space. It opens with a general introduction on the subject, followed by a historical review on the major developments in the field of solar terrestrial relationships leading to its development into the up-to-date field of space weather. Specific emphasis is placed on the technological effects that have impacted society in the past century at times of major solar activity. Chapter 2 summarizes key milestones, starting from the base of solar observations with classic telescopes up to recent space observations and new mission developments with EUV and X-ray telescopes (e.g., STEREO), yielding an unprecedented view of the sun-earth system. Chapter 3 provides a scientific summary of the present understanding of the physics of the sun-earth system based on the latest results from spacecraft designed to observe the Sun, the interplanetary medium and geospace. Chapter 4 describes how the plasma and magnetic field structure of the earth's magnetosphere is impacted by the variation of the solar and interplanetary conditions, providing the necessary science and technology background for missions in low and near earth's orbit. Chapter 5 elaborates the physics of the layer of the earth's upper atmosphere that is the cause of disruptions in radio-wave communications and GPS (Global Positioning System) errors, which is of crucial importance for projects like Galileo. In Chapters 6-10, the impacts of technology used up to now in space, on earth and on life are reviewed. Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "The volume surveys the broad expanse of space weather through 14 chapters contributed by 20 expert practitioners. … its extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter are extremely valuable. I believe the book functions best by sitting on the library reference shelf where it can be readily consulted as needed." (Thomas J. Bogdan, Physics Today, December 2007) "Space Weather: Physics and Effects is an attempt to summarize the entire field of space weather. … It is generally well produced, includes an exhaustive table of contents and has nearly 40 pages of prefatory materials including a four-page list of acronyms, and what seems like an adequate index." (W. Jeffrey Hughes, EOS, March, 2009)Table of Contents1. Introduction,- 2. Space Weather Forecasting Historically Viewed through the Lens of Meterology,- 3. The Solar and Interplanetary Drivers of Space and Storms,- 4. The Coupling of the Solar Wind to the Earth's Magnetosphere,- 5. Major Radiation Environments in the Heliosphere and their Implications for Interplanetary Travel,- 6. Radiation Belts and Ring Currents,- 7. Ionospheric Response,- 8. Solar Effects in the Middle and Lower Stratosphere and Probable Associations with the Troposphere,- 9. Space Weather Effects on Communications,- 10. Space Weather Effects on Power Grids,- 11. Space Weather Impacts on Space Radiation,- 12. Effects on Spacecraft Hardware and Operations,- 13. Effects on Satellite Navigation,- 14. Forecasting Space Weather,-15. Outlook.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Physics of the Solar Corona: An Introduction with Problems and Solutions
Book SynopsisA thorough introduction to solar physics based on recent spacecraft observations. The author introduces the solar corona and sets it in the context of basic plasma physics before moving on to discuss plasma instabilities and plasma heating processes. The latest results on coronal heating and radiation are presented. Spectacular phenomena such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections are described in detail, together with their potential effects on the Earth. Table of ContentsThermal Radiation.- Hydrostatics.- Hydrodynamics.- Magnetic Fields.- Magneto-Hydrodynamics (MHD).- MHD Oscillations.- Propagating MHD Waves.- Coronal Heating.- Magnetic Reconnection.- Particle Acceleration.- Particle Kinematics.- Hard X-Rays.- Gamma-Rays.- Radio Emission.- Flare Plasma Dynamics.- Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Full Seismic Waveform Modelling and Inversion
Book SynopsisRecent progress in numerical methods and computer science allows us today to simulate the propagation of seismic waves through realistically heterogeneous Earth models with unprecedented accuracy. Full waveform tomography is a tomographic technique that takes advantage of numerical solutions of the elastic wave equation. The accuracy of the numerical solutions and the exploitation of complete waveform information result in tomographic images that are both more realistic and better resolved. This book develops and describes state of the art methodologies covering all aspects of full waveform tomography including methods for the numerical solution of the elastic wave equation, the adjoint method, the design of objective functionals and optimisation schemes. It provides a variety of case studies on all scales from local to global based on a large number of examples involving real data. It is a comprehensive reference on full waveform tomography for advanced students, researchers and professionals.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Numerical Solution of the Elastic Wave Equation.- Computing Sensitivity Kernels.- Seismological Data Functionals and their Associated Adjoint Sources.- Iterative Optimisation.- Full Waveform Tomography for Upper-mantle Structure in Australasian Region.- A Comparative Study of Local-scale full Waveform Tomographies.- Source Staking and Data Reduction in Global full Waveform Tomography.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Essential Astrophysics
Book SynopsisEssential Astrophysics is a book to learn or teach from, as well as a fundamental reference volume for anyone interested in astronomy and astrophysics. It presents astrophysics from basic principles without requiring any previous study of astronomy or astrophysics. It serves as a comprehensive introductory text, which takes the student through the field of astrophysics in lecture-sized chapters of basic physical principles applied to the cosmos.This one-semester overview will be enjoyed by undergraduate students with an interest in the physical sciences, such as astronomy, chemistry, engineering or physics, as well as by any curious student interested in learning about our celestial science. The mathematics required for understanding the text is on the level of simple algebra, for that is all that is needed to describe the fundamental principles. The text is of sufficient breadth and depth to prepare the interested student for more advanced specialised courses in the future. Astronomical examples are provided throughout the text, to reinforce the basic concepts and physics, and to demonstrate the use of the relevant formulae. In this way, the student learns to apply the fundamental equations and principles to cosmic objects and situations. Astronomical and physical constants and units as well as the most fundamental equations can be found in the appendix. Essential Astrophysics goes beyond the typical textbook by including references to the seminal papers in the field, with further reference to recent applications, results, or specialised literature.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“This work fills a unique position in the literature. It is a concrete, middle-level treatment that devotes as much attention to methods of research and observation as it does to results. Here at last is a book in English which bridges the gap between elementary introductory accounts and advanced technical monographs. … It is also a fine book for hobbyists and others with some grounding in astronomy who want to explore these matters in greater depth than elementary texts allow.” (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, May, 2014)“This set of lecture notes on astrophysics discusses the topics that would be taught in an introductory undergraduate class. The text is sufficiently comprehensive to be used as the principle textbook for a lecture course or for self-study. … the references are excellent, enabling those who need more detail to find information quickly. The book will be easy to follow for anyone with a solid background in lower-level undergraduate physics. A valuable acquisition for academic library collections. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (A. Spero, Choice, Vol. 51 (6), February, 2014)Table of ContentsList of focus elements.- List of tables.- Preface.- Observing the Universe.- Radiation.- Gravity.- Cosmic Motion.- Moving Particles.- Detecting Atoms in Stars.- Transmutation of the Elements.- What Makes the Sun Shine?.- The Extended Solar Atmosphere.- The Sun Amongst the Stars.- The Material Between the Stars.- Formation of the Stars and their Planets.- Stellar End States.- A Larger, Expanding Universe.- Origin, Life and Destiny of the Observable Universe.- References.- Author index.- Subject index.
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Springer Verlag, Japan Measurements of Spin-Orbit Angles for Transiting Systems: Toward an Understanding of the Migration History of Exoplanets
Book SynopsisThis thesis presents accurate analyses of the spin-orbit angle for many remarkable transiting exoplanetary systems, including the first measurement of the Rossiter-McLaughlin effect for a multiple transiting system. The author presents the observational methods needed to probe the spin-orbit angle, the relation between the stellar spin axis and planetary orbital axis. Measurements of the spin-orbit angle provide us a unique and valuable opportunity to understand the origin of close-in giant exoplanets, called "hot Jupiters". The first method introduced involves observations of the Rossiter-McLaughlin effect (RM effect). The author points out the issues with the previous theoretical modeling of the RM effect and derives a new and improved theory. Applications of the new theory to observational data are also presented for a number of remarkable systems, and the author shows that the new theory minimizes the systematic errors by applying it to the observational data. The author also describes another method for constraining the spin-orbit angle: by combining the measurements of stellar flux variations due to dark spots on the stellar surface, with the projected stellar rotational velocity measured via spectroscopy, the spin-orbit angles "along the line-of-sight" are constrained for the transiting exoplanetary systems reported by the Kepler space telescope.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Evolution History of Extrasolar Planetary Systems.- Improved Modeling of the Rossiter-McLaughlin Effect.- New Observations and Improved Analyses of the Rossiter-McLaughlin Effect.- Toward the Measurements of Spin-Orbit Relations for Small Planets.- Summary and Future Prospects.
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Springer Routine Data Processing in Earthquake Seismology: With Sample Data, Exercises and Software
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to get a practical understanding of the most common processing techniques in earthquake seismology. The book deals with manual methods and computer assisted methods. Each topic will be introduced with the basic theory followed by practical examples and exercises. There are manual exercises entirely based on the printed material of the book, as well as computer exercises based on public domain software. Most exercises are computer based. The software used, as well as all test data are available from http://extras.springer.com. This book is intended for everyone processing earthquake data, both in the observatory routine and in connection with research. Using the exercises, the book can also be used as a basis for university courses in earthquake processing. Since the main emphasis is on processing, the theory will only be dealt with to the extent needed to understand the processing steps, however references will be given to where more extensive explanations can be found. Includes: • Exercises • Test data • Public domain software (SEISAN) available from http://extras.springer.comTrade ReviewFrom the reviews:“A book useful for training students in basic analysis skills … . The book has a clear target audience: the routine analysts who manually process seismic network data. … The approach could be characterized as suitably utilitarian. A strength of the book is the assumption that operators will use one of the existing seismic data analysis systems. The authors have a fairly wide knowledge of present systems and data recording formats and present some useful critiques of them.” (George Helffrich, Geological Magazine, February, 2011)“The book presents a very good overview of the routine data processing in earthquake seismology. It should find its place at every seismological data center, serving as a general guide, a reminder of the issues that are not part of the data center’s everyday routine and an overview for the data center’s beginners or for visitors.” (Pawel Wiejacz, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Vol. 168, 2011)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 1.1. Earthquakes. 1.2. Recording seismic events and picking phases. 1.3. Locating earthquakes. 1.4. Magnitude. 1.5. Fault plane solution. 1.6. Further data analysis. 1.7. Software. 2. Earth structure and seismic phases. 2.1. Earth structure. 2.2. Seismic rays. 2.3. Seismic phases. 2.4. Travel times. 2.5. Seismic phases at different distances. 2.6. Determination of structure. 2.7. Exercises. 3. Instruments and waveform data. 3.1. Seismic sensors. 3.2. Seismic recorders. 3.3. Correction for instrument response. 3.4. Waveform formats. 3.5. Seismic noise. 3.6. Exercises. 4. Signal processing. 4.1. Filtering. 4.2. Spectral analysis and instrument correction. 4.3. Reading seismic phases. 4.4. Correlation. 4.5. Particle motion and component rotation. 4.6. Resampling. 4.7. Software. 4.8. Exercises. 5. Location. 5.1. Single station location. 5.2. Multiple station location. 5.3. Computer implementation. 5.4. Error quantification and statistics. 5.5 Relative lovation methods. 5.6. Practical considerations in earthquake locations. 5.7. Software. 5.8. Exercises. 6. Magnitude. 6.1. Amplitude and period measurements. 6.2. Local magnitude ML . 6.3. Coda magnitude Mc. 6.4. Body wave magnitude mb. 6.5. Broad band body wave magnitude mB. 6.6. Surface wave magnitude Ms. 6.7. Broad band surface wave magnitude MS. 6.8. Lg – wave magnitude. 6.9. Moment magnitude MW. 6.10. Energy magnitude Me. 6.11. Comparison of magnitude scales. 6.12. Summary. 6.13. Average magnitude and station corrections. 6.14. Adjusting magnitude scales to local or regional conditions. 6.15. Exercises. 7. Focal mechanism and seismogram modeling. 7.1. Fault geometry. 7.2. Source radiation. 7.3. Fault plane solution in practice. 7.4. Obtaining polarity. 7.5. Fault plane solutionusing local data and polarity. 7.6. Composite fault plane solution. 7.7. Fault plane solution using global data. 7.8. Fault plane solution using amplitudes. 7.9 Moment tensor. 7.10. Moment tensor inversion. 7.11. Seismogram modeling. 7.12. Software. 7.13. Exercises. 8. Spectral analysis. 8.1. Attenuation. 8.2. Seismic source model. 8.3. Geometrical spreading. 8.4. Self similarity and seismic source spectra. 8.5. Determination of Q. 8.6. Soil amplification. 8.7. Exercises. 9. Array processing. 9.1. Basic array parameters. 9.2. Beam forming. 9.3. Frequency – wavenumber analysis (fk). 9.4. Array response. 9.5. Processing software. 9.6. Using array measurements for identifying phases. 9.7. Exercises. 10. Operation. 10.1. Data and data storage. 10.2. Routine processing. 10.3. Data exchange. 10.4. Earthquake statistics. 10.5. Software. 10.6. Exercises. References. Software references. Index.
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Springer An Introduction to Lightning
Book SynopsisThis book about lightning summarizes the essence of physics and effects of lightning in a non-technical manner and provides an up-to-date description of the phenomenon of lightning in simple language. Starting with the myths related to lightning, the reader is introduced to the mechanism of lightning flashes and their interactions with humans, human-made systems and Earth’s environment. Most of the available books on lightning are written for the experts in the field and there is a need for a book that introduces the undergraduate and beginning post graduate students to the subject of lightning and prepares them for more advanced books meant for the experts. This introductory book, which is based on a series of lectures given to undergraduate and postgraduate students in electrical engineering, is intended to fill this need. Tailored to the needs of university students who plan to study electrical engineering, meteorology, environmental or basic physics, it is also a valuable reference resource for laymen who are interested in knowing more on this phenomenon.Trade Review“In a clear and digestible manner, it provides detailed information about the physical processes involved in the lightning discharge and discusses the pertinent principles of lightning protection from the perspective of a general reader. … the book is clear and easy to digest, and it enables a student to obtain a solid understanding of the physical processes involved in the lightning discharge.” (Robert C. Moore, Physics Today, June, 2015)Table of ContentsLightning and Humans: The Early Days.- Basic Physics of Electrical Discharges.- Basic Electromagnetic Theory.- Earth’s Atmosphere.- The Thundercloud and Lightning Phenomenology.- Mechanism of Charge Generation in Thunderclouds.- Mechanism of the Lightning Flash.- Features of Electrical Currents in Lightning Flashes.- Electric and Magnetic Fields of Lightning Flashes.- Lightning Return Stroke Models.- Lightning Return Stroke Speed.- Propagation Effects on Lightning Generated Electromagnetic Fields.- Lightning Location.- Potential of the Thundercloud and the Charge Distribution in Leaders and Return Strokes.- Direct and Indirect Effects of Lightning.- Interaction of Lightning Flashes with Humans.- Principles of Lightning Protection.- Advanced Procedures to Locate the Point of Attachment of Lightning Flashes.- Interaction of Lightning Flashes and Thunderclouds with the Earth’s Atmosphere.- Unusual Forms of Lightning.- Appendix A: How to Avoid Lightning Injuries Including Questions and Answers.- Appendix B: Advanced books on Lightning for further reading.
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Springer Proceedings of The 4th International Conference on Optoelectronic and Nano Materials for Advanced Technology
Book SynopsisSm3+ Activated Phosphor in Glass A Novel Orange Red Emitter for Inorganic Colour Conversion in LEDs.- Fabrication and characterization of p Cu2O n TiO2 heterojunction UV detector.- Scalable Synthesis of Shaped MIL 101 Cr Extrudates for Efficient H2S Capture Under Humid Environment.- Fabrication of Self Biased Thermally Stable ZnO P3HT Based Hybrid Photodetector.- Electrochemical Performance of Polyindole in Different Electrolytes.
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Springer Electrochemical Devices
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