Mathematical / Computational / Theoretical physics Books
Princeton University Press In Praise of Simple Physics
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nahin's writing style, as in previous books, is clear, conversational, humorous and chatty... [A]nd the discussions in the book are careful and appropriately rigorous."--MAA Reviews "Fun, accessible physics/math problems along with some humor."--Antonio Cangiano, Math-Blog "[Nahin] knows how to catch the attention of his reader. You will not regret buying any of his books, and I am sure after reading it, you will pick up this one to check again on one of his models and his solution methods."--European Mathematical Society "A superb book... [D]emonstrates clever ways to solve simply physics problems."--ChoiceTable of ContentsForeword by T. M. Helliwell ix Preface with Challenge Problems xi 1 How's Your Math? 1 2 The Traffic-Light Dilemma 20 3 Energy from Moving Air 25 4 Dragsters and Space Station Physics 32 5 Merry-Go-Round Physics and the Tides 42 6 Energy from Moving Water 51 7 Vectors and Bad Hair Days 63 8 An Illuminating Problem 67 9 How to Measure Depth with a Stopwatch 74 10 Doing the Preface Problems 79 11 The Physics of Stacking Books 92 12 Communication Satellite Physics 103 13 Walking a Ladder Upright 110 14 Why Is the Sky Dark at Night? 115 15 How Some Things Float (or Don't) 126 16 A Reciprocating Problem 141 17 How to Catch a Baseball (or Not) 146 18 Tossing Balls and Shooting Bullets Uphill 153 19 Rapid Travel in a Great Circle Transit Tube 163 20 Hurtling Your Body through Space 177 21 The Path of a Punt 194 22 Easy Ways to Measure Gravity in Your Garage 200 23 Epilogue Newton's Gravity Calculation Mistake 218 Postscript 227 Acknowledgments
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Princeton University Press Fly by Night Physics
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Princeton University Press Arnold Diffusion for Smooth Systems of Two and a
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Princeton University Press Arnold Diffusion for Smooth Systems of Two and a
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Princeton University Press The Joy of Quantum Computing
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Princeton University Press The Joy of Quantum Computing
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Princeton University Press The Geometry and Dynamics of Magnetic Monopoles
Book SynopsisSystems governed by non-linear differential equations are of fundamental importance in all branches of science, but our understanding of them is still extremely limited. In this book a particular system, describing the interaction of magnetic monopoles, is investigated in detail. The use of new geometrical methods produces a reasonably clear picturTrade Review"[This book] should be read by any mathematician who wants to see something of the exciting connections between geometry and the nonlinear systems of mathematical physics."--Bulletin of the American Mathematical SocietyTable of Contents*FrontMatter, pg. i*CONTENTS, pg. v*PREFACE, pg. vii*INTRODUCTION, pg. 1*CHAPTER 1. The Monopole Equations, pg. 9*CHAPTER 2. Geometry of the Monopole Spaces, pg. 14*CHAPTER 3. Metric of Monopole Spaces, pg. 21*CHAPTER 4. Hyperkahler Property of the Metric, pg. 28*CHAPTER 5. The Twistor Description, pg. 38*CHAPTER 6. Particles and Symmetric Products, pg. 51*CHAPTER 7. The 2-monopole Space, pg. 58*CHAPTER 8. Spectral Radii and the Conformal Structure, pg. 64*CHAPTER 9. The Anti-self-dual Einstein Equations, pg. 70*CHAPTER 10. Some Inequalities, pg. 79*CHAPTER 11. The Metric on M02, pg. 90*CHAPTER 12. Detailed Properties of the Metric, pg. 96*CHAPTER 13. Geodesics on M02, pg. 102*CHAPTER 14. Particle Scattering, pg. 109*CHAPTER 15. Comparisons with KdV Solitons, pg. 116*CHAPTER 16. Background Material, pg. 119*BIBLIOGRAPHY, pg. 129*INDEX, pg. 132
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Geometry and Physics of Branes Series in High
Book SynopsisBranes are solitonic configurations of a string theory that are represented by extended objects in a higher-dimensional space-time. They are essential for a comprehension of the non-perturbative aspects of string theory, in particular, in connection with string dualities. From the mathematical viewpoint, branes are related to several important theories, such as homological mirror symmetry and quantum cohomology.Geometry and Physics of Branes provides an introduction to current research in some of these different areas, both in physics and mathematics. The book opens with a lucid introduction to the basic aspects of branes in string theory. Topics covered in subsequent chapters include tachyon condensation, the geometry surrounding the Gopakumar-Vafa conjecture (a duality between the SU(N) Chern-Simons theory on S3 and a IIA string theory compactified on a Calabi-Yau 3-fold), two-dimensional conformal field theory on open and unoriented surfaces, and the development of a homologTrade Review"The introductory lectures are particularly pedagogical and clear and I recommend them to my students that enter the subject." -M. BianchiTable of ContentsIntroductionU. Bruzzo Deformation Theory, Homological Algebra and Mirror SymmetryKenji FuyakaTopics in String Tachyon DynamicsCe'sar Go'mez and Pedro RescoLarge N Dualities and D-BranesAntonella Grassi and Michele RossiElementary Introduction to Branes in String TheoryAlberto LerdaTwo-Dimensional Conformal Field Theory on Open and Unoriented SurfacesYassen Stanev
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IOP Publishing Ltd Symmetry and Collective Fluctuations in
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Institute of Physics Publishing Generalized Hypergeometric Functions
Book SynopsisGeneralizedHypergeometric Functions explores the way in which hypergeometric functionsare interlinked with special functions, and it uses group theory to illustratethese relationships. The application of group theory to the study of specialfunctions is a relatively new approach to the subject area. It is a departurefrom most of the standard text books, which deal with the special functions asdisjointed chapters, with each chapter dealing with the properties of the givenspecial function.
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Institute of Physics Publishing Mathematical Devices for Optical Sciences
Book SynopsisModern opticsis the physics of two-by-two matrices and harmonic oscillators. The one- andtwo-photon coherent states are based on the mathematics of harmonicoscillators. This comprehensive book examines the mathematical details of how two-by-twomatrices, Wigner functions and the Lorentz group can be implemented inclassical and quantum optics.
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Institute of Physics Publishing Elliptical Mirrors
Book SynopsisElliptical Mirrors: Applications in microscopy discusses theimportance of the elliptical mirror; the third solution after parabolicreflectors and lenses for which apodization factors were established in 1921and 1959 respectively. This detailed and highly insightful book will be animportant reference in a growing subject area that will benefit PhD students,optical physicists, metrologists and researchers.
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Institute of Physics Publishing NonInstantaneous Impulsive Differential Equations
Book SynopsisNon-instantaneous impulsive differential equations are widely used in physics, biology, dynamics and ecology and have a wide-ranging scope within the scientific industry. This book will help pave the way for a better fundamental understanding of the mathematical models and how they can be implemented.
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IOP Publishing NonInstantaneous Impulsive Differential Equations
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IOP Publishing COMPOSITE MATERIALS MATHEMATICAL THEOPB
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IOP Publishing SYMMETRY COLLECTIVE FLUCTUATIONS EVOLUPB
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IOP Publishing Ltd Generalized Hypergeometric Functions
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IOP Publishing MATHEMATICAL DEVICES OPTICAL INFORMATIPB
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IOP Publishing Elliptical Mirrors Applications in microscopy
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Institute of Physics Publishing Solitons in Crystalline Processes 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the statistical thermodynamicsof phase transitions in crystallized solids, polymers and liquid crystals. Writtenas an introductory treatise with respect to the soliton concept, the book examines structural transitions where the crystal symmetry changes, magnets andsuperconductors, and describes the role of nonlinear excitations in detail.
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IOP Publishing Ltd Solitons in Crystalline Processes 2nd Edition
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IOP Publishing Applied Digital Logic Exercises Using FPGAs
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IOP Publishing Logic for Physicists
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IOP Publishing Adventures with Lissajous Figures
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IOP Publishing Truth and Traceability in Physics and Metrology
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IOP Publishing Physics and Art of Photography Volume 3
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IOP Publishing Brief Introduction to Topology and Differential
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IOP Publishing Nonlinear Dynamics
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IOP Publishing Set Theory for Physicists
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IOP Publishing Maple
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IOP Publishing On the Principle of Holographic Scaling
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IOP Publishing Classical Mechanics Volume 2
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IOP Publishing Quantised Vortices
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Institute of Physics Publishing Computation in Science Second Edition
Book SynopsisIn the course of only a few decades computers have revolutionized scientific research and more and more scientists are writing computer programs for doing their work. In spite of the ubiquitous use of computers in science, few researchers in the natural sciences have any schooling in computer science, software engineering, or numerical analysis. They usually acquire their computing knowledge on the job and often feel overwhelmed by the amount of computing knowledge they must absorb. Computation in Science provides a background in computation for scientists who use computational methods. The book explains how computing is used in the natural sciences and provides a high-level overview of relevant aspects of computer science and software engineering with a focus on concepts, results, and applications. The goal of this book is to explain these basic principles, and to show how they relate to the tasks of a scientist''s daily work in a language familiar to them. Its unique feature is in connecting the dots between computational science, the theory of computation and information, and software engineering. It will compensate for the general lack of any formal training in computer science and information theory allowing readers to achieve a better understand how they use computers in their work, and how computers work. Readers will learn to use computers with more confidence, and to see computing technologies in a different light, evaluating them based on how they contribute to doing science.This new edition has been significantly updated and extended to reflect developments in scientific computing, including new examples and references. It also includes a new chapter on reproducibility which reflects the importance that computational reproducibility. Accompanied by a website maintained by the author, which hosts companion code and supplementary material, it is intended for both graduate students and experienced scientists. Some hands-on experience with computing is highly desirable, but no competence in any specific computing technology is expected.Key Features Significantly updated and enhanced, including a new chapter on reproducibility, it''s one of the first books to include this in the era of the reproducibility crisis Updated references to include the latest research results Accessible to a broad range of physical and life scientists with no formal training in computing Written for both graduate students and experienced scientists Supported by the website http://computation-in-science.khinsen.net/ with updates, links to useful sites and software
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Institute of Physics Publishing A Handbook of Mathematical Methods and
Book SynopsisThis is a companion textbook for an introductory course in physics. The purpose is to thoroughly link the theories students learn in class with actual problem-solving techniques. In other words, it addresses the common complaint that ''I feel like I understand the concepts, but I can''t do the homework''. This book covers the fundamentals that comprise the majority of a physics course in as simple and concise terms as possible, with a particular emphasis on how the fundamental concepts and equations allow students to solve problems. In addition to updates across the board, this edition includes new material relating to waves, optics, fields, magnetism, and circuits. Each section focuses on a deeper understanding of the equations you will be using along with problem-solving skills. Remember that equations themselves are merely tools and you will be in much better shape if you know what tool you are looking for before you start looking. The book will equip you with the problem-solving techniques and conceptual explanations that can be applied to almost anything in your introductory physics course.Key Features ?Extensively updated and extended Student-friendly Targeted and concise descriptions of each theme Worked examples Introduces problem-solving techniques and conceptual explanations that can be applied to almost anything in an introductory physics course
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IOP Publishing Ltd Classical Field Theory and the StressEnergy
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IOP Publishing Classical Field Theory and the StressEnergy
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Institute of Physics Publishing Modeling and Computation in Vibration Problems
Book SynopsisThese books provide a state-of-the-art treatment of mathematicaltheories of vibration. The first volume discusses numerical and semi-analyticalmethods to be used in solving various vibration problems. It is an invaluableguide for graduate and postgraduate students, teachers and researchers in various fieldsincluding applied mathematics, physics and engineering.
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IOP Publishing Modeling and Computation in Vibration Problems
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Institute of Physics Publishing Modeling and Computation in Vibration Problems
Book SynopsisVibration problems are commonly encountered in a wide range of scientific and technological domains. Covering the most recent computational and theoretical trends in the field, these books provide a state-of-the-art treatment of different mathematical theories of vibration, numerical simulations, machine intelligence techniques and physical experiments with computational investigations, as well as their various engineering, biological and science applications. The second of two volumes, this book covers soft computing, including machine intelligence techniques and uncertainty scenarios. It is an invaluable guide for graduate and postgraduate students, teachers and researchers in colleges, universities and industries in fields such as applied mathematics, physics, mechanical, civil, aerospace, electrical, nuclear, robotics, and other sciences.Key Features:?Presents a self-contained, up-to-date
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IOP Publishing Domain Structured Dynamics
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IOP Publishing Turbulent Flows an Introduction
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Institute of Physics Publishing Photography Second Edition
Book SynopsisThis book uses art photography as a point of departure for learning about physics, while also using physics as a point of departure for asking fundamental questions about the nature of photography as an art. The topics in the book centre around hands-on applications, illustrated by little-known photographic processes that are inexpensive and easily accessible to students.This second edition covers traditional topics such as the nature of light, geometrical optics, two-dimensional design, the physics of both photochemical and photo-electronic light detectors, the elements of exposure, colour synthesis, and image manipulation. Less familiar topics are also included such as the role of symmetry in art and physics, the use of historical processes in contemporary art photography, the nature of shadows in relation to both eclipses and camera-less photography.This book is appropriate for undergraduate students enrolled on interdisciplinary photography co
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IOP Publishing Photography
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Institute of Physics Publishing Computational Methods Using MATLABR
Book SynopsisThisbook provides an introduction to the computational methods commonly employed byphysicists and engineers. The book discusses the details of the numericalalgorithms involved and also provides MATLAB code for their implementation. Thebook is suitable for undergraduates in physics or engineering.
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IOP Publishing Computational Methods Using MATLAB
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Institute of Physics Publishing Applied Problems in the Theory of Electromagnetic
Book SynopsisThis book presents the development ofelectromagnetic theory in the field of scattering for a wide range of objects. Highlyuseful worked examples are included throughout the book to support the analysisof electromagnetic wave scattering processes.
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Institute of Physics Publishing Simplified Quantum Computing with Applications
Book SynopsisEven today, quantum computing is still at a developing stage. The feature of this book is from introduction to deeply investigated research results. Therefore, the contents are fully satisfied with the authors'' earnest will to transfer their concepts to the readers.Concretely speaking, the book is a simplified version of the classical quantum basic gate theory like Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm, Deutsch algorithm, Bernstein-Vazirani algorithm, Grover search algorithm, Simon algorithm, etc. with applications in the cryptography and coding theory. It reflects the actual status of research in these topics and at the same time it started from the beginning. The beginners can start to study these topics and the experts could find some new results.This book will compliment any standard textbook in quantum computing. With a simplified presentation, this book is suitable for both experts and beginners, helping researchers take their studi
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