A self-study guide to Solid State Physics for students of Physics, Engineering, and Materials Science. It contains carefully selected problems and detailed solutions, with core concepts presented concisely and with minimal math to help you master problem-solving.
This textbook presents the first systematic exposition of the new X-ray optics. Once limited to electronic density, the X-ray reflectivity method now detects magnetic and electronic depth-profiles. It develops the theory for students, postgraduates, and researchers.
Growing Large Crystals of Diamonds
This guide shows how to grow large CVD diamond crystals for gems and industrial applications. For experts and newcomers, it covers the technology, details difficulties encountered during growth and their resolutions, and explains how to identify CVD diamonds from simulants.
Fractal Fluctuations and Climate Cycles in Atmospheric Flows
This book unveils a systems theory where fractal fluctuations are signatures of quantum-like chaos. Based on statistical physics, the model predicts a distribution that is near-normal for moderate events but exhibits a fat long tail associated with hazardous extreme events.
Explore Boltzmann’s probabilistic theory of heat, covering entropy, the Gibbs distribution, fluctuations, and dissipation. With applications from phase transitions to earthquakes, this book is for students and researchers seeking new ways of investigation in Thermodynamics.
This book offers a clear introduction to digital electronics. Written in simple language, it breaks down complex concepts with diagrams, solved examples, and numerous practice questions for self-assessment. Ideal for students, teachers, and independent study.
Plasma instabilities are a major obstacle in achieving stable confinement in fusion devices. This book combines rigorous analysis with advanced simulations to uncover their dynamics and present practical strategies for mitigation, paving a path toward viable fusion energy.
Everything You Need to Know About Black Holes
What are black holes? They may hold the key to unifying Einstein’s gravity and quantum mechanics. Are they the final stage of a collapsing star? Or do primordial black holes reveal a different origin? This book presents the latest insights into these enormous challenges.