SC - 805 | Theory of Relativity

Theory of Relativity by Fayyazuddin (Author), Riazuddin (Author), Muhammad Jamil Aslam (Author)

This volume is to facilitate undergraduate and graduate students in theory of relativity and help them in their studies of High Energy Physics and Cosmology. The presentation has been kept simple and sufficient details have been provided in order to facilitate the understanding of the subject. The problems have also been selected to clarify the presentation and solutions of selected problems are given for better understanding of the contents.

2015 | ISBN: 9814641898 | ID: SC - 805

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SC - 825 | Black Holes

Black Holes: The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the Universe by Sara Latta (Author)

In 2015 two powerful telescopes detected something physicists had been seeking for more than one hundred years-gravitational waves from the collision of two black holes. This announcement thrilled the scientific community.

Since the eighteenth century, astronomers have predicted the existence of massive, invisible stars whose gravity would not let anything-even light-escape. In the twenty-first century, sophisticated technologies are bringing us closer to seeing black holes in action. Meet the scientists who first thought of black holes hundreds of years ago, and learn about contemporary astrophysicists whose work is radically shaping how we understand black holes, our universe, and how it originated.

2018 | ISBN 9781512415681 | ISBN 9781512448634 | ID: SC - 825

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SC - 837 | Subatomic Physics

Subatomic Physics (3rd Edition) by Ernest M. Henley (Author), Alejandro Garcia (Author)

This is the third and fully updated edition of the classic textbook on physics at the subatomic level. An up-to-date and lucid introduction to both particle and nuclear physics, the book is suitable for both experimental and theoretical physics students at the senior undergraduate and beginning graduate levels.

Topics are introduced with key experiments and their background, encouraging students to think and empowering them with the capability of doing back-of-the-envelope calculations in a diversity of situations. Earlier important experiments and concepts as well as topics of current interest are covered, with extensive use of photographs and figures to convey principal concepts and show experimental data. This modern edition makes use of Lagrangians rather than Hamiltonians (where appropriate) and greater use of relativistic notations. The coverage includes new material on: detectors and accelerators; nucleon elastic form factor data; neutrinos, their masses and oscillations; chiral theories and effective field theories, and lattice QCD; relativistic heavy ions (RHIC); nuclear structure far from the region of stability; and particle astrophysics and cosmology.

2007 | ISBN: 9812700560 | ID: SC - 837

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SC - 846 | Fundamentals of Cosmic Particle Physics

This current updated and expanded text reflects the large number of scientific advances, both theoretically and experimentally, within the discipline of cosmoparticle physics in the last 10 years. Some of the topics that have been added, updated include but are not limited to; HND or CMD+HND scenarios being implemented into sterile neutrino scenarios, the ramifications of extending the forms of dark matter with respect to our view of neutrinos, the origin of baryon matter and the need for non-baryonic matter in current theories, ...

problems the existence of dark matters raises with respect to cosmoparticle physics and the relationship with (meta) stable (super) weakly interacting particles predicted by the extension of the standard model, restrictions on baryon and lepton photons, as well as problems associated with cosmological expansion just to name a few.

2012 | ISBN: 1907343482 | ID: SC - 846

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SC - 854 | Neutron Stars: Physics, Properties and Dynamics

Neutron Stars: Physics, Properties and Dynamics (Physics Research and Technology) by Nurgali Takibayev (Editor), Kuantay Boshkayev (Editor)

Neutron stars, being the objects of close attention and research interest of physicists and astronomers, are the sources of strictly periodic pulsed radiation. Every neutron star has its own unique characteristics; in particular, a frequency of pulses, radiation spectrum and intensity, glitches and pauses, and all of this together raises many questions:

- what is the mechanism of such a behavior;
- what is the origine of such differences;
- what is the physics of these phenomena in general and what is the dynamics of the processes in individual manifestations;
- what changes can emerge in the properties of matter under the extreme conditions that are specific to neutron stars, etc.

The investigation of some of these issues is one of the objectives of this book, which has the form of a collection of studies on the physics of neutron stars. Among them, some researches are devoted to the influence of external fields on the properties of neutron stars, and reactions and transformation of the matter in its envelopes and interior layers.

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1 From Nuclei to Neutron Stars
Chapter 2 Uniformly Rotating Neutron Stars
Chapter 3 Quadrupolar Metrics
Chapter 4 Physics of the Neutron Star Envelopes
Chapter 5 Neutron Resonances in the Neutron Star Envelopes
Chapter 6 Nuclear Cluster Dynamics in Nucleo-Synthesis in Neutron Stars
Chapter 7 Strange Dibaryonic and Tribaryonic Clusters
About the Editors
Index

2017 | ISBN: 9781536105070 | ID: SC - 854

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SC - 855 | The Universe Rotation: Pro and Contra

The Universe Rotation: Pro and Contra (Space Science, Exploration and Policies) by Myrzakulov Ratbay (Editor)

An international team of researchers at the initiative of Professor L.M. Chechin has ventured for the first time to prepare a special monograph on the Universe rotation problem. In it this problem is present in a sufficiently wide context, and includes the reasoning in the observational and theoretical aspects.

Observational base primarily relate to trends on the rotational moments of galaxies alignment along a certain direction.

Theoretical bases include vacuum concept model of the Universe and some of its closest generalizations as anisotropic models of Bianchi type, models with torsion, as well as the new quantum-mechanical model of the Universe.

The issue about rotates of our Universe or not, is not only the subject of modern cosmology, but also of modern scientific worldview. Indeed, if the Universe does not rotate, it must be preserve the classical Newton-Copernican view of the world - the Universe is homogeneous, isotropic, static and deanthropomorphic. The modern standard cosmological model based on the principles of general relativity theory, made a significant step towards the generalization of the classical model - it overcame her deanthropomorphic and static nature, but preserved the Universe homogeneous and isotropic.

It is obvious that further generalization should concern the development of non-homogeneous and anisotropic models. Indeed, one of the most important trends of modern cosmology is the refusal from the isotropic Universe model. Among the various physical causes of anisotropy, as we believe, is the rotation of the Universe. So working out of the rotating Universe models becomes a necessary stage in the development of modern cosmology.

Concerning issue of the Universe rotation, and understanding the ambiguous today's answers on it we present two opposing views - pro and contra. The deal is that both of them have the deep philosophical base. For example, if the Universe does not rotate, then why observational data indicate a violation of the cosmological principle? If the Universe rotates, then it rotates relative to what - vacuum, other universes; how does the axis of rotation oriented in the space, etc.

2017 | ISBN: 1536105082 | ID: SC - 855

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SC - 860 | Applied Nonsingular Astrodynamics

Applied Nonsingular Astrodynamics: Optimal Low-Thrust Orbit Transfer (Cambridge Aerospace Series) by Jean Albert Kéchichian (Author)

This essential book describes the mathematical formulations and subsequent computer simulations required to accurately project the trajectory of spacecraft and rockets in space, using the formalism of optimal control for minimum-time transfer in general elliptic orbit.

The material will aid research students in aerospace engineering, as well as practitioners in the field of spaceflight dynamics, in developing simulation software to carry out trade studies useful in vehicle and mission design.

It will teach readers to develop flight software for operational applications in autonomous mode, so to actually transfer space vehicles from one orbit to another. The practical, real-life applications discussed will give readers a clear understanding of the mathematics of orbit transfer, allow them to develop their own operational software to fly missions, and to use the contents as a research tool to carry out even more complex analyses.

2018 | ISBN-10: 1108472362 | ID: SC - 860

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* Astronomy: A Visual Guide, Revised Edition

Astronomy: A Visual Guide, Revised Edition, by DK

An accessible but genuinely comprehensive illustrated handbook of every aspect of astronomy, featuring the latest discoveries and the most recently available images of the universe.

Take a tour of the universe, from the 90-mile-wide impact craters on the moon to Jupiter's Great Red Spot-a 400 mph swirling storm that started before anyone on Earth was born.

This stunningly illustrated handbook is split into eight sections that cover every aspect of astronomy. Learn about the history of discoveries in the field and astronomical phenomena, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, and then take a lavish visual tour of our solar system, complete with the most recent photographs of the planets. A definitive month-by-month guide to the night sky, with star charts for the northern and southern hemispheres, and an almanac covering astronomical events that are due to occur over the next 10 years, allow you to find your way around the night sky and locate stars, galaxies, and other objects. With over 100 star charts and profiles of all 88 constellations, as well as detailed tips on how to observe the skies using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes, Astronomy is perfect for avid amateur astronomers, and a great reference book for the whole family.

2018 | ISBN: 1465473629 | 97MB

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SC - 878 | Basics of Thermal Field Theory

Basics of Thermal Field Theory: A Tutorial on Perturbative Computations (Lecture Notes in Physics) by Mikko Laine (Author), Aleksi Vuorinen (Contributor)

This book presents thermal field theory techniques, which can be applied in both cosmology and the theoretical description of the QCD plasma generated in heavy-ion collision experiments.

It focuses on gauge interactions (whether weak or strong), which are essential in both contexts. As well as the many differences in the physics questions posed and in the microscopic forces playing a central role, the authors also explain the similarities and the techniques, such as the resummations, that are needed for developing a formally consistent perturbative expansion.

2016 | ISBN: 3319319329 | ID: SC - 878

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SC - 879 | The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon

The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon - A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Author)

How well do you know our closest neighbour?

The moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of our planet.

In this unique celebration of the Moon, lunar expert and space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock takes readers on a journey through the Moon's past, present and future. She uncovers the way the Moon has captured our imaginations, contemplates how it was formed, and uncovers why we need the Moon to protect our fragile earth. Drawing on the latest scientific research, she then looks forward to what might be to come - will we return to the moon or will it become a launch pad to go into the great unknown?

Filled with fascinating facts and anecdotes, and written with warmth and passion, The Book of the Moon is for scientists and stargazers alike. You'll never look at our closest neighbour in the same way again.

2018 | ISBN: 1785943510 | ID: SC - 879

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SC - 894 | Infrared Spectroscopy of Triatomics for Space Observation

This book is dedicated to the application of the different theoretical models described in Volume 1 to identify the near-, mid- and far-infrared spectra of linear and nonlinear triatomic molecules in gaseous phase or subjected to environmental constraints, useful for the study of environmental sciences, planetology and astrophysics.

The Van Vleck contact transformation method, described in Volume 1, is applied in the calculation and analysis of IR transitions between vibration-rotation energy levels. The extended Lakhlifi-Dahoo substitution model is used in the framework of Liouville's formalism and the line profiles of triatomic molecules and their isotopologues subjected to environmental constraints are calculated by applying the cumulant expansion.

The applications presented in this book show how interactions at the molecular level modify the infrared spectra of triatomics trapped in a nano-cage (substitution site of a rare gas matrix, clathrate, fullerene, zeolite) or adsorbed on a surface, and how these interactions may be used to identify the characteristics of the perturbing environment.

ISBN: 1786303930 | 2019 | ID: SC - 894

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* 3rd International Symposium of Space Optical Instruments and Applications

3rd International Symposium of Space Optical Instruments and Applications: Beijing, China June 26 - 29th 2016 (Springer Proceedings in Physics) by H. Paul Urbach (Editor), Guangjun Zhang (Editor)

The symposium focused on key technological problems of optical instruments and their applications in a space context. It covered the latest developments, experiments and results regarding theory, instrumentation and applications in space optics.

This volume contains selected and expanded contributions presented at the 3rd Symposium on Space Optical Instruments and Applications in Beijing, China June 28 - 29, 2016. This conference series is organised by the Sino-Holland Space Optical Instruments Laboratory, a cooperation platform between China and the Netherlands. The symposium focused on key technological problems of optical instruments and their applications in a space context. It covered the latest developments, experiments and results regarding theory, instrumentation and applications in space optics. The book is split across five topical sections. The first section covers space optical remote sensing system design, the second advanced optical system design, the third remote sensor calibration and measurement. Remote sensing data processing and information extraction is then presented, followed by a final section on remote sensing data applications.

2017 | ISBN: 9783319491837 | ASIN: 3319491830 | 20MB

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SC - 904 | Differential Rotation in Sun-like Stars

Differential Rotation in Sun-like Stars from Surface Variability and Asteroseismology (Springer Theses) by Martin Bo Nielsen (Author)

In his PhD dissertation Martin Bo Nielsen performs observational studies of rotation in stars like the Sun. The interior rotation in stars is thought to be one of the driving mechanisms of stellar magnetic activity, but until now this mechanism was unconstrained by observational data.

NASA's Kepler space mission provides high-precision observations of Sun-like stars which allow rotation to be inferred using two independent methods: asteroseismology measures the rotation of the stellar interior, while the brightness variability caused by features on the stellar surface trace the rotation of its outermost layers. By combining these two techniques Martin Bo Nielsen was able to place upper limits on the variation of rotation with depth in five Sun-like stars. These results suggest that the interior of other Sun-like stars also rotate in much the same way as our own Sun.

2017 | ISBN: 9783319509884 | ID: SC - 904

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SC - 907 | Elements of Nonlinear Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

Elements of Nonlinear Time Series Analysis and Forecasting (Springer Series in Statistics) by Jan G. De Gooijer (Author)

This book provides an overview of the current state-of-the-art of nonlinear time series analysis, richly illustrated with examples, pseudocode algorithms and real-world applications. Avoiding a "theorem-proof" format, it shows concrete applications on a variety of empirical time series.

The book can be used in graduate courses in nonlinear time series and at the same time also includes interesting material for more advanced readers. Though it is largely self-contained, readers require an understanding of basic linear time series concepts, Markov chains and Monte Carlo simulation methods.

The book covers time-domain and frequency-domain methods for the analysis of both univariate and multivariate (vector) time series. It makes a clear distinction between parametric models on the one hand, and semi- and nonparametric models/methods on the other. This offers the reader the option of concentrating exclusively on one of these nonlinear time series analysis methods.

To make the book as user friendly as possible, major supporting concepts and specialized tables are appended at the end of every chapter. In addition, each chapter concludes with a set of key terms and concepts, as well as a summary of the main findings.

Lastly, the book offers numerous theoretical and empirical exercises, with answers provided by the author in an extensive solutions manual.

2017 | ISBN: 3319432516 | ID: SC - 907

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SC - 909 | Regularization in Orbital Mechanics

Regularization in Orbital Mechanics (De Gruyter Studies in Mathematical Physics) by Javier Roa (Author)

Regularized equations of motion can improve numerical integration for the propagation of orbits, and simplify the treatment of mission design problems. This monograph discusses standard techniques and recent research in the area.

While each scheme is derived analytically, its accuracy is investigated numerically. Algebraic and topological aspects of the formulations are studied, as well as their application to practical scenarios such as spacecraft relative motion and new low-thrust trajectories. Eucledian and Minkowskian geometries are considered as well as applications, such as generalized logarithmic spirals, low-thrust trajectories and various new families of orbits.

"This book depicts the state of the art of the regularisation theory in applications to Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics. [...] a precious resource for researchers working in the field of Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics." - Ugo Locatelli in: Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy (2018)

2017 | ISBN: 3110558556 | ID: SC - 909

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SC - 919 | From the Lorentz Transformation to the Dirac Equation

From the Lorentz Transformation to the Dirac Equation: A Whirlwind Tour of Special Relativity by K Thomas R Davies (Author), Daniel S Nydick (Author)

This book on Special Relativity, with unique chapters on the Dirac equation and General Relativity, is especially suitable for a one-semester undergraduate physics course on Special Relativity (with perhaps some coverage of the qualitative features of General Relativity).

It can also be used in a combination of undergraduate courses including modern physics, particle physics, optics, and Quantum Mechanics; or in classical mechanics at the physics graduate level. The book also includes coverage of the history of relativity, particularly with respect to developments in electricity and magnetism, particle physics, and cosmology.

2015 | ISBN: 1517772176 | ISBN 13: 978-1517772178 | ID: SC - 919

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SC - 920 | Springer Series in Light Scattering: Volume 3

Springer Series in Light Scattering: Volume 3: Radiative Transfer and Light Scattering by Alexander Kokhanovsky (Editor)

This book presents a survey of modern theoretical techniques in studies of radiative transfer and light scattering phenomena in turbid media.

It offers a comprehensive analysis of polarized radiative transfer, and also discusses advances in planetary spectroscopy as far as aerosol layer height determination is of interest. Further, it describes approximate methods of the radiative transfer equation solution for a special case of strongly scattering media. A separate chapter focuses on optical properties of Black Carbon aggregates.

2019 | ISBN 978-3-030-03444-3 | ISBN 978-3-030-03445-0 | ID: SC - 920

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* Handbook of Exoplanets

Handbook of Exoplanets by Hans J. Deeg (Editor), Juan Antonio Belmonte (Editor)

This state-of-the-art reference work includes over 15 sections dealing with all aspects of exoplanets and exobiology research, including historic aspects, the Solar System as a template, objects at the planet-to-star transition, exoplanet detection and characterization with related instrumentation, technology and software tools, planet and planet-system statistics with recent and planned surveys, their atmosphere and formation and evolution processes, habitability and exobiology implications, and outlooks for future exploration and science development, including visionary contributions.

Each section has 10-20 contributions written by the top experts in their subject, including both senior researchers as well as young, smart researchers who represent the future of the discipline.
All in all, this handbook comprehensively tackles one of the most challenging and dynamic fields of modern astronomy and astrophysics.

2018 | ISBN: 3319553321 | 119MB

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SC - 929 | Light Scattering Reviews 10

Light Scattering Reviews 10: Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer (Springer Praxis Books) by Alexander A. Kokhanovsky (Author)

The work is aimed at the review of hot topics in modern light scattering and radiative transfer. A special attention will be given to the description of the methods of integro-differential radiative transfer equation solution. In particular, the asymptotic radiative transfer and the method of discrete ordinates will be considered. A comprehensive review of light absorption in the terrestrial atmosphere will be given as well. The inverse problem solution will be reviewed as well.

2016 | ISBN 978-3-662-46761-9 | ISBN 978-3-662-46762-6 | ID: SC - 929

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SC - 931 | Rising Time Schemes in Babylonian Astronomy (SpringerBriefs in History of Science and Technology)

This revealing work examines an approach from ancient astronomy to what was then a particularly important question, namely that of understanding the relationship between the position in the ecliptic and the time it takes for a fixed-length of the ecliptic beginning at that point to rise above the eastern horizon. Schemes known as "rising time schemes" were used to give lengths of the celestial equator corresponding to each of the twelve zodiacal signs which make up the ecliptic.

2017 | ISBN 978-3-319-55220-0 | ISBN 978-3-319-55221-7 | ID: SC - 931

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