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Books in Physics

Physics titles offer comprehensive research and advancements across the fundamental and applied areas of physical science. From quantum mechanics and particle physics to astrophysics and materials science, these titles drive innovation and deepen understanding of the principles governing the universe. Essential for researchers, educators, and students, this collection supports scientific progress and practical applications across a diverse range of physics disciplines.

  • Surface Area Determination

    Proceedings of the International Symposium on Surface Area Determination Held at the School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, U.K., 16—18 July, 1969
    • 1st Edition
    • D. H. Everett + 1 more
    • English
    Surface Area Determination covers the proceedings of the International Symposium on Surface Area Determination. The title presents 35 papers that are organized into nine parts; the papers primarily emphasize the methods for surface area determination. The coverage of the book includes methods such as the BET method, low adsorption methods, and flow methods. The text also reviews papers about various types of surface, including heterogeneous surfaces, porous solids, clays, and small area surfaces. The book will be of great use to researchers and practitioners of disciplines that involve surface area determination, such as chemistry, chemical engineering, and chemical physics.

  • Basic Hydrodynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • A. C. Thompson
    • English
    Basic Hydrodynamics explores the application of computers to problem solving involved in fluid flow. This book contains 5 chapters that cover the use of BASIC programming language in hydrodynamic problems and some programs with graphic output, as well as some simple finite difference, finite element and boundary element programs. After a brief introduction to BASIC programming, this book goes discussing the fundamentals of potential flow theory that will be used to calculate flows, which can be regarded as frictionless. These topics are followed by a presentation of some analytical expressions for potential flows. Chapter 3 outlines the computer based methods for solving problems within these flows, while Chapter 4 highlights some potential flow methods to the solution of groundwater flows. Exact solutions are also provided for comparison with the computer methods. Lastly, Chapter 5 considers free surface flows, such as linear waves and flows from jets. This work will be of value to engineers, designers, and computer programmers and scientists who are interested in computer application to hydrodynamics field.

  • Atomic Energy Levels and Grotrian Diagrams

    Hydrogen I - Phosphorus XV
    • 1st Edition
    • Stanley Bashkin + 1 more
    • English
    Atomic Energy Levels and Grotrian Diagrams, Volume I: Hydrogen I - Phosphorus XV presents diagrams of various elements that show their energy level and electronic transitions. The book covers the first 15 elements according to their atomic number. The text will be of great use to researchers and practitioners of fields such as astrophysics that requires pictorial representation of the energy levels and electronic transitions of elements.

  • British Special Quality Valves and Electron Tube Devices Data Annual 1964–65

    • 1st Edition
    • G. W. A. Dummer + 1 more
    • English
    British Special Quality Valves and Electron Tube Devices Data Annual: 1964-65 presents data on various special quality valves. The selection also presents information in different types of special electron tubes and devices. The text discloses information such as heater, capacitance, characteristics, operating conditions, and range values. As for electron tubes and devices, the selection presents the characteristics, cathodes, typical operation, and maximum ratings. The book will be of great use to electronics designers, engineers, and technicians. Electronics hobbyists and end-users will also benefit from the text.

  • Surface Active Ethylene Oxide Adducts

    • 1st Edition
    • N. Schönfeldt
    • English
    Surface Active Ethylene Oxide Adducts covers the fundamental problems associated with the surface active ethylene oxide adduct. This book contains six chapters that consider the progress on modifications of ethylene oxide adducts. The opening chapters examine the preparation and industrial application of ethylene oxide adducts. These chapters provide a formulation based on the starting materials and divides the ethylene oxide adducts in different classes according to the bond between the hydrophobic and the hydrophilic part of the molecule. The next chapters describe the physical, chemical, and functional properties of these adducts. These chapters also look into the biodegradability and industrial uses of ethoxylated products, with an emphasis on their applications to the mineral oil industry. These topics are followed by discussions of the chemical modifications of ethylene oxide adducts, including etherification of the terminal hydroxyl group with aliphatic or cyclic, hydrophobic radicals and carboxymethylation of adducts. The final chapter focuses on the analytical methods used in the industrial control laboratory an in product analysis. This book is intended primarily for laboratory chemists, plant chemists, and chemical engineers.

  • Fundamental Problems in Vacuum Techniques Ultra-High Vacuum

    Proceedings of the First International Congress on Vacuum Techniques, 10-13 June, 1958, Namur, Belgium
    • 1st Edition
    • E. Thomas
    • English
    Fundamental Problems in Vacuum Techniques Ultra-High Vacuum

  • Ultrasonics International 87

    Conference Proceedings
    • 1st Edition
    • Sam Stuart
    • English
    Ultrasonics International 87 contains the Proceedings of the Ultrasonics International Conference and Exhibition held at London, United Kingdom on July 1987. The conference discussed and reviewed some of the developments in the field of ultrasonics. The compendium consists of over 150 contributed papers, four invited papers and three plenary papers. Topics discussed include generation of unipolar ultrasonic pulses by signal processing; scattering of longitudinal waves by partially closed slots; piezoelectric materials for ultrasonic transducers; and measuring turbulent flow characteristics using a multi- dimensional ultrasonic probe. Fiber optic sensors, medical imaging and inverse methods, and laser generation of ultrasound are covered as well. Physicians, technicians, researchers, and physical scientists will find the book insightful.

  • Strongly Coupled Plasma Physics

    Proceedings of Yamada Conference XXIV on Strongly Coupled Plasma Physics, Lake Yamanaka, Japan, August 29—September 2, 1989
    • 1st Edition
    • Setsuo Ichimaru
    • English
    Strongly Coupled Plasma Physics covers the proceedings of the 24th Yamada Conference on Strongly Coupled Plasma Physics, held from August 29 to September 2, 1989 at Hotel Mount Fuji near Lake Yamanaka on the outskirts of Tokyo. The book focuses on the reactions, technologies, interactions, and transformations of charged particles. The selection first offers information on phase transitions in dense astrophysical plasmas and plasma thermodynamics and the evolution of brown dwarfs and planets, as well as solidification of dense astrophysical plasmas, evolution of brown dwarfs, and structure of Jupiter. The text then examines the discovery of low mass objects in Taurus and topics in X-ray astronomy from observations with GINGA. The publication ponders on proton abundance in hot neutron star matter; thermonuclear reaction rates of dense carbon-oxygen mixtures in white dwarfs; and quantum simulation of superconductivity. The text also examines dynamic simulation of mixed quantum-classical systems and Monte-Carlo simulations for the surface properties of the strongly coupled one-component plasma. The selection is a dependable reference for readers interested in strongly coupled plasma physics.

  • Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors

    Proceedings of the 9th International Conference, Neuherberg/Munchen, 30th September-6th October 1976
    • 1st Edition
    • F. Granzer
    • English
    Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors, Volume 1 covers the proceedings of the 9th International Conference, held in Neuherberg/Munchen on September 30 to October 6, 1976. The book focuses on the principles, methodologies, and approaches involved in the study of solid state nuclear track detectors. The selection first elaborates on the track structure theory in radiobiology and in radiation detection; primary damage and secondary electron damage in heavy ion tracks in plastics; computer simulation of collision cascades in some non-metallic solids; and a statistical model for track formation. The text then examines a spatial track formation model and its use for calculating etch-pit parameters of light nuclei; revision of the concept of registration threshold in plastic track detectors; and dependence of the mass-identification scale on different track formation models. The manuscript explores luminescent investigation of mechanism of silver halides radiolysis; ammonium dihydrogen phosphate single crystals; variation of some heavy ion track characteristics with the polymeric detector crystallinity; and some aspects of the etching behavior of cellulose nitrate as track detector. The selection is a valuable reference for researchers interested in solid state nuclear track detectors.

  • Advances in Solid–Liquid Flow in Pipes and Its Application

    • 1st Edition
    • Iraj Zandi
    • English
    Advances in Solid-Liquid Flow in Pipes and its Application focuses on solid-liquid interactions. The selection first takes a look at hydraulic transport of bulky materials and role of lift in the radial migration of particles in a pipe flow. Topics include the technological and economical considerations of transporting materials; lift model and the equations of motion; coefficients of lift and drag; and calculated behavior of particles in a pipe flow. The book then discusses particle and fluid velocities of turbulent flows of suspensions of neutrally buoyant particles; phase-separation phenomena in iso-density, two-phase flows; and transient flow of solid-liquid mixtures in pipes. The text discusses pipeline transportation of coke in petroleum products, including slurry components, hydraulic tests, and hydraulic characteristics of slurry. The book then evaluates the use of heavy media in the pipeline transport of particulate solids. Comparison of pressure gradients and equipment and experimental procedures are highlighted. The selection is a valuable reference for readers interested in solid-liquid interactions.

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