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Contents see page 1

Theoretical physics and

Gauge/Gravity
mathematical physics 1 Duality
Atomic physics, molecular physics
Foundations and Applications

Martin Ammon
Johanna Erdmenger
and chemical physics 2
General and classical physics 3
see page 1
Condensed matter physics,
nanoscience and mesoscopic
physics 4
Optics, optoelectronics and
photonics 6
Quantum physics, quantum
information and quantum
computation 7 see page 3

Particle physics and nuclear physics 8

Statistical physics 9
History, philosophy and
foundations of physics 10
Computational science and
modelling 11
Plasma physics and fusion physics 12
9781107043176 Cooper JKT C M Y K

L EO N N COO
Leon N Cooper is the Thomas J. Watson Does science have limits?
COOPER

Senior Professor of Science at Brown Where does order come from?

see page 10
University and Director of the Institute for
Can we understand consciousness?
Brain and Neural Systems. He has received
• A unique collection of essays and talks from
PE

numerous awards and prizes for his scientific

Nonlinear science and fluid S C I E N C E AN D

Written by Nobel Laureate Leon N Cooper, this book Nobel Laureate Leon N Cooper
achievements, most notably the 1972 Nobel
places pressing scientific questions in the broader context
R

Prize in Physics (with J. Bardeen and J. R. • Presents Cooper’s original views on many
of how they relate to human experience. subjects, from the relationship between
Schrieffer) for his studies on the theory of
superconductivity. science and society, to consciousness and the

AN E X PE R I E
SCIENCE AND HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Widely considered to be a highly original thinker, nature and limits of science

HUM
Cooper has written and given talks on a large variety of
• A fascinating read for anyone interested in

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subjects, ranging from the relationship between art and

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science, possible limits of science, to the relevance of science and its interaction with the human

es, Culture, and the M

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the Turing test. These essays and talks have been brought experience

Valu
together for the first time in this fascinating book, giving
readers an opportunity to experience Cooper’s unique ind “A fascinating melange of essays on topics
perspective on a range of subjects.
ranging from the question of fraud in science
E

to Euclidean geometry and the ‘neural-network’

Mathematical methods and

Tackling a diverse spectrum of topics, from the conflict approach to brain research. Cooper’s
of faith and science to whether understanding neural characteristic combination of lucidity and
networks could lead to machines that think like humans, common sense had me nodding in enthusiastic
this book will captivate anyone interested in the agreement on just about every page.”
interaction of science with society. Anthony Leggett, Nobel Laureate

“From black body radiation to brain circuitry;

computational tools 14
from Copenhagen to consciousness – this
well-curated set of essays crackles with bracing
insights about science, and about the world that
science strives to fathom. An almost hushed voice
(often with a slightly jocular tinge), marshaling
volumes of data into an abruptly well-ordered,
breathtakingly lucid condensate: that’s

Biological physics 16
Leon Cooper in a nutshell.”
Richard Granger, Dartmouth College

“As a scientist and a humanist, Cooper is

well versed in philosophy, literature, art, and the
practicalities of making science serve humanity,
as opposed to being in thrall to special interests.
His intellectual open-mindedness and compelling

Electronics for physicists 17

prose style make Science and Human Experience
a thought-provoking pleasure to read.”
Peter Byrne, Author of The Many Worlds of
Cover design and illustration by Zoe Naylor Hugh Everett III
Printed in the United States

Cosmology, relativity and

gravitation 17
see page 17
Also of interest 18
Information on related journals
Inside back cover General Relativity
and Gravitation
A Centennial Perspective
EDITED BY
Abhay Ashtekar, Beverly K. Berger,
James Isenberg and Malcolm MacCallum
 Featured authors

Daniel Fleisch, Wittenberg University, Ohio

Laura Kinnaman, Wabash College, Indiana
Authors of A Student’s Guide to Waves

This text is designed for students who seek to understand the conceptual
and mathematical foundations of wave theory, with application
to mechanical, electromagnetic, and quantum waves. The book is
accompanied by a website containing a rich set of freely available
supporting materials, including interactive solutions for every problem
in the text and a series of audio podcasts in which the authors explain the
important concepts of every section of the book.

Visit www.cambridge.org/authorhub
for a range of step-by-step guides for authors

The Singular Universe

and the Reality of Time
A Proposal in Natural Philosophy
Roberto Mangabeira Unger, Harvard Law School, Massachusetts
Lee Smolin, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada

‘It might be one of the most important books of our time …

Right or wrong, this book is an event.’ Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times

‘A hefty explication setting out clear agendas for research into quantum
foundations, explanations for the ‘arrow of time’ and other parts of this puzzle.’
Nature

‘Any serious intellectual rebellion is worth watching. This one is ambitious: it

seeks to root out one of the oldest impulses in the western imagination.’
The Spectator

Hardback | 978-1-107-07406-4 | 566 pages | £19.99 / $29.99


Theoretical
physics and
mathematical
physics
Introduction
to the AdS/CFT
Correspondence
Horaţiu Năstase
Instituto de Física Teórica, Universidade Estadual
Paulista, São Paulo
An innovative and accessible text that
introduces all the necessary concepts
needed to engage with the methods,
tools, and applications of AdS/CFT
correspondence, without assuming
anything beyond an introductory
course in quantum field theory.
Pedagogical and self-contained, it is an
excellent introduction for students and
researchers across theoretical physics.
2015 246 x 189 mm 450pp 43 b/w illus.  
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Gauge/Gravity Duality
Foundations and Applications
Martin Ammon
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
and Johanna Erdmenger
Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, Munich
Gauge/gravity duality presents new
links between quantum theory and
gravity, and provides new tools to solve
problems in many areas of theoretical
physics. This book is the first textbook on
this important topic, enabling graduate
students and researchers in particle
and condensed matter physics to get
acquainted with the subject.
Advance praise:
‘An excellent introduction to the
gauge/gravity duality and its main
applications. A valuable guide both for
graduate students and experienced
researchers.’
Juan Maldacena, Institute for Advanced Study,
Princeton
2015 246 x 189 mm 552pp
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978-1-107-01034-5 Hardback National University of Singapore
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Publication March 2015
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Theoretical physics and mathematical physics
Scattering Amplitudes
in Gauge Theory
and Gravity
Henriette Elvang
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
and Yu-tin Huang
National Taiwan University
Providing a comprehensive, pedagogical
introduction to scattering amplitudes
in gauge theory and gravity, this book
is ideal for graduate students and
researchers. It offers a smooth transition
from basic knowledge of quantum
field theory to the frontier of modern
research.
‘In recent years, a series of surprising
insights and new methods have
transformed the understanding of
gauge and gravitational scattering
amplitudes. These advances are
important both for practical
calculations in particle physics, and
for the fundamental structure of
relativistic quantum theory. Elvang
and Huang have written the first
comprehensive text on this subject,
approach will make these new
ideas accessible to a wide range of
students.’
Joseph Polchinski, University of California,
Santa Barbara
2015 246 x 189 mm 323pp
137 b/w illus.  153 exercises   Krishna Rajagopal
978-1-107-06925-1 Hardback Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Supersymmetric
Field Theories
Geometric Structures and
Dualities
Sergio Cecotti
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi
Avanzati, Trieste
Adopting an elegant geometrical
approach, this advanced pedagogical
text describes deep and intuitive
methods for understanding the subtle
logic of supersymmetry while avoiding
lengthy and complex computations.
A self-contained toolkit of useful
techniques, formulae and constructions,
and an outstanding resource for
graduate students and researchers in
theoretical physics.
2015 247 x 174 mm 424pp
978-1-107-05381-6 Hardback
£65.00 / US$99.00
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The Physics of
Ettore Majorana
Theoretical, Mathematical, and
Phenomenological
Salvatore Esposito
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN),
Napoli
Ettore Majorana left an indelible mark
in physics, mathematics, computer
science and even economics before his
mysterious disappearance. This unique
volume explores Majorana’s known
papers and unveils his unpublished
works, and will fascinate graduate
students and researchers interested in
the history of science.
2014 247 x 174 mm 393pp 15 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-04402-9 Hardback
£50.00 / US$85.00
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Gauge/String Duality,
Hot QCD and Heavy
Ion Collisions
Jorge Casalderrey-Solana
Universitat de Barcelona
Hong Liu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
David Mateos
Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats
(ICREA) and Universitat de Barcelona
and Urs Achim Wiedemann
Conseil Européen de Recherches Nucléaires,
Geneva
This book provides a comprehensive
introduction to gauge/string duality
and its applications to the study of
the thermal and transport properties
of quark-gluon plasma. It is an ideal
reference for students and researchers
in string theory, quantum field theory,
quantum many-body physics, heavy ion
physics and lattice QCD.
2014 246 x 189 mm 465pp
10 b/w illus.  71 colour illus.  
978-1-107-02246-1 Hardback
£60.00 / US$90.00
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Path Integrals and
Hamiltonians
Principles and Methods
Introduces the powerful and flexible
combination of Hamiltonian operators
and path integrals in quantum
mathematics.
2014 247 x 174 mm 433pp 74 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-00979-0 Hardback
£75.00 / US$120.00
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2 Theoretical physics and mathematical physics / Atomic physics, molecular physics and chemical physics
Textbook
Quantum Field
Theory and the
Standard Model
Matthew D. Schwartz
Harvard University, Massachusetts
Modern introduction to quantum field
theory for graduates, providing intuitive,
physical explanations supported by
real-world applications and homework
problems.
‘A wonderful tour of quantum field
theory from the modern perspective,
filled with insights on both the
conceptual underpinnings and the
concrete, elegant calculational tools of
the subject.’
Nima Arkani-Hamed, Institute for Advanced
Study, Princeton
Contents: Part I. Field Theory:
1. Microscopic theory of radiation;
2. Lorentz invariance and second
quantization; 3. Classical Field Theory;
4. Old-fashioned perturbation theory;
5. Cross sections and decay rates; 6. The
S-matrix and time-ordered products;
7. Feynman rules; Part II. Quantum
Electrodynamics: 8. Spin 1 and gauge
invariance; 9. Scalar QED; 10. Spinors;
11. Spinor solutions and CPT;
12. Spin and statistics; 13. Quantum
electrodynamics; 14. Path integrals;
Part III. Renormalization: 15. The Casimir
effect; 16. Vacuum polarization; 17. The
anomalous magnetic moment; 18. Mass
renormalization; 19. Renormalized
perturbation theory; 20. Infrared
divergences; 21. Renormalizability;
22. Non-renormalizable theories; 23. The
renormalization group; 24. Implications of
Unitarity; Part IV. The Standard Model:
25. Yang–Mills theory; 26. Quantum Yang-
Mills theory; 27. Gluon scattering and the
spinor-helicity formalism; 28. Spontaneous
symmetry breaking; 29. Weak interactions;
30. Anomalies; 31. Precision tests of
the standard model; 32. QCD and the
parton model; Part V. Advanced Topics:
33. Effective actions and Schwinger proper
time; 34. Background fields; 35. Heavy-
quark physics; 36. Jets and effective field
theory; Appendices; References; Index.
2014 246 x 189 mm 863pp
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The Bethe
Wavefunction
Michel Gaudin
Translated by Jean-Sébastien Caux
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Translation of an influential book on
exactly solvable models of many-body
physics for graduate students and
researchers in physics.
2014 247 x 174 mm 360pp 27 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-04585-9 Hardback
£70.00 / US$110.00
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Difference Equations
by Differential
Equation Methods
Peter E. Hydon
University of Surrey
Many texts teach solution methods
for differential equations, but this is
the first that explains how to extend
these methods to difference equations.
It assumes no prior knowledge of
difference equations, making it ideal for
newcomers, but also contains much new
material that will interest researchers in
the field.
Cambridge Monographs on Applied and
Computational Mathematics, 27
2014 228 x 152 mm 222pp
20 b/w illus.  120 exercises  
978-0-521-87852-4 Hardback Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical
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Gravity and Strings
Second edition
Tomás Ortín
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Self-contained, comprehensive, and
consistent, this definitive new edition
is a unique resource for graduate
students and researchers in theoretical
physics. This second edition contains
over 300 pages of new material,
covers an extensive array of topics,
and is accompanied by an exhaustive
index and bibliography. An exceptional
Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical
Physics
2015 247 x 174 mm 1048pp 43 b/w illus.  
978-0-521-76813-9 Hardback
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Publication March 2015
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Inflation and
String Theory
Daniel Baumann
University of Cambridge
and Liam McAllister
Cornell University, New York
This accessible volume provides the
cosmological and string-theoretic
background necessary to understand
inflation in string theory. Presenting
a modern treatment of inflationary
cosmology and its connections to string
theory and elementary particle theory,
this is a self-contained resource for
graduate students and researchers in
string theory, cosmology, and related
fields.
Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical
Physics
2015 247 x 174 mm 336pp 64 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-08969-3 Hardback
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Principles of Discrete
Time Mechanics
George Jaroszkiewicz
University of Nottingham
A unique introduction to the chronon
hypothesis, systematically building the
theory up from scratch.
Physics
2014 247 x 174 mm 360pp 21 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-03429-7 Hardback
£85.00 / US$130.00
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Atomic physics,
molecular
physics and
chemical physics
Atomic and Molecular
Spectroscopy
Basic Concepts and Applications
Rita Kakkar
University of Delhi
The book includes various
spectroscopic techniques including
atomic spectroscopy, pure rotational
spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy
of diatomic and polyatomic molecules,
Raman spectroscopy and electronic
spectroscopy. Solved and unsolved
exercises are provided throughout the
 Atomic physics, molecular physics and chemical physics / General and classical physics
book for easy understanding and better
assessment.
2015 244 x 170 mm 430pp
978-1-107-06388-4 Hardback thermodynamics and statistical mechanics;
£45.00 / US$75.00
Publication September 2015
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New in Paperback
Textbook
Atomic Astrophysics
and Spectroscopy
Anil K. Pradhan
Ohio State University
and Sultana N. Nahar
Ohio State University
Bridging the gap between physics
and astronomy, this is the first
integrated graduate-level textbook
on atomic astrophysics. It covers
the basics of atomic physics and
astrophysics, and state-of-the-art
research applications, methods and
tools. A website hosted by the authors,
containing updates, corrections,
exercises and solutions, is available at
www.cambridge.org/9780521825368.
‘This is a very important book
that bridges the gap between
modern atomic physics and modern
astrophysics. It covers all the essential
subjects, and is very well written.
I think it will be of considerable
value to research workers in both
broad areas, to professors who wish
to teach about the subjects, and to
students. I expect that it will be very
well received by both communities.
I’m happy that Cambridge [University
Press] will add this book to its
distinguished series of books in
physics and astrophysics.’
Dimitri Mihalas, G. C. McVittie Professor
Emeritus, University of Illinois and Laboratory
Fellow, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Atomic
structure; 3. Atomic processes; 4. Radiative
transitions; 5. Electron-ion collisions;
6. Photoionization; 7. Electron-ion
recombination; 8. Multi-wavelength
emission lines; 9. Absorption lines and
radiative transfer; 10. Stellar properties
and spectra; 11. Stellar opacity and
radiative forces; 12. Gaseous nebulae
and HII regions; 13. Active galactic nuclei
and quasars; 14. Cosmology; Appendices;
References; Index.
2015 246 x 189 mm 376pp
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Observational worked examples to help readers get to
Molecular Astronomy grips with the subject.
Contents: 1. The basic ideas of
Exploring the Universe Using
Molecular Line Emissions
2. The care and feeding of thermodynamic
David A. Williams
variables; 3. Gases and other matters;
University College London
4. The laws of thermodynamics; 5. The
and Serena Viti Boltzmann factor and the density of states;
University College London
6. Thermodynamic functions; 7. Statistical
This is the first book for astronomers mechanics for fixed and variable; 8. More
who wish to use molecular emissions as advanced topics; 9. Solutions; Index.
a tool to explore the Universe. 2015 228 x 152 mm 176pp
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Research Astronomers, 10 978-1-107-08011-9 Hardback
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The Cambridge
General and Companion to Einstein
classical physics Edited by Michel Janssen
University of Minnesota
and Christoph Lehner
HIGHLIGHT Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte,
Berlin
A Student’s Guide
These fourteen essays by leading
to Waves historians and philosophers of
Daniel Fleisch science introduce the reader to the
Wittenberg University, Ohio work of Albert Einstein. Following an
and Laura Kinnaman introduction that places Einstein’s work
Wabash College, Indiana in the context of his life and times, the
Written to complement course essays explain his main contributions to
physics in terms that are accessible to a
textbooks, this book focuses on the
topics that students find most difficult. general audience.
It uses plain language to explain Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
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2015 228 x 152 mm 225pp For all formats available, see
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Information and the
c. £16.99 / c. US$26.99 Nature of Reality
Publication April 2015 From Physics to Metaphysics
For all formats available, see Edited by Paul Davies
www.cambridge.org/9781107054868 Arizona State University
and Niels Henrik Gregersen
University of Copenhagen
Textbook
Many scientists regard mass and energy
Thermal Physics as the primary currency of nature. In
Energy and Entropy recent years, however, the concept of
information has gained importance.
David Goodstein
Why? In this book, eminent scientists,
California Institute of Technology
philosophers and theologians chart
educator David Goodstein, this fresh various aspects of information, from
introduction to thermodynamics, quantum information to biological
statistical mechanics, and the study and digital information, in order
to understand how nature works.
courses. Favoring intuitive descriptions Beginning with a historical treatment
over mathematical derivations, the of the topic, the book also examines
textbook uses numerous problems and physical and biological approaches
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4 General and classical physics / Condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics
to information, and its philosophical,
theological and ethical implications.
‘This is the anthology we have
been waiting for … Philosophers,
theologians and scientists all have
their say, wrestling with the theme of
God as the ultimate informational and
structuring principle in the universe.’
Professor Sir Brian Heap, President, European
Academies Science Advisory Board, German
Academy of Sciences
Contributors: Paul Davies, Niels Henrik
Gregersen, Ernan McMullin, Philip Clayton,
Seth Lloyd, Henry Pierce Stapp, John
Maynard Smith, Terrence W. Deacon, Bernd-
Olaf Küppers, Jesper Hoffmeyer, Holmes
Rolston, Arthur Peacocke, Keith Ward, John
F. Haught, Michael Welker
Canto Classics
2014 216 x 138 mm 506pp 5 b/w illus.   978-1-107-03940-7 Hardback
978-1-107-68453-9 Paperback
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Condensed
matter physics,
nanoscience
and mesoscopic
physics
Introduction to
Many-Body Physics
Piers Coleman
Rutgers University, New Jersey
A modern, graduate-level introduction
to many-body physics in condensed
matter, this textbook explains the tools
and concepts needed for a research-
level understanding of the correlated
behavior of quantum fluids. With
numerous exercises, this an invaluable
course book for graduate students in
condensed matter physics.
2015 246 x 189 mm 766pp
161 b/w illus.  229 colour
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978-0-521-86488-6 Hardback
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Statistical Mechanics
and Applications in
Condensed Matter
Carlo Di Castro
Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’,
Italy
and Roberto Raimondi
Università degli Studi Roma Tre
This innovative and modular textbook
combines established classical topics
in thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics with the latest developments
in condensed matter physics research.
Logically structured to cater for
undergraduate to postgraduate level,
and including numerous problems and
worked examples, it is an invaluable
resource to all students of physics.
2015 246 x 189 mm 577pp 82 b/w illus.   A thorough guide to the mechanisms
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Fundamentals,
Properties, and
Applications
of Polymer
Nanocomposites
Joseph Koo
University of Texas, Austin
This book is focused primarily
on polymer nanocomposites. The
main discussion is on polymer
nanocomposites composed of a family
of polymeric materials whose properties
are capable of being tailored to meet
specific applications. This volume serves
as a general introduction to researchers
just entering the field and to scholars.
2015 253 x 177 mm 650pp
1047 b/w illus.  96 tables   examines the topic of complex liquids
978-1-107-02996-5 Hardback
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Nanostructures and
Nanotechnology
Douglas Natelson
Rice University, Houston
Focusing on unchanging fundamental
principles, this carefully developed
textbook equips students with a deep
understanding of the nanoscale. Packed
with end-of-chapter problems and
colour illustrations, this is an ideal
resource for senior undergraduate and
graduate students with backgrounds in
physics, chemistry, materials science and
electrical engineering.
2015 246 x 189 mm 639pp
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Elements of
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Enrico Gnecco
Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados
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Universität Basel, Switzerland
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Scattering Methods
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Sow-Hsin Chen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’,
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Michel van Veenendaal
Northern Illinois University
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Himadri B. Bohidar
Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Daniel I. Khomskii
Universität zu Köln
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Olof Engström
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenberg
A detailed, up-to-date guide to
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Optics,
optoelectronics
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Principles of Optics
for Engineers
Diffraction and Modal Analysis
William S. C. Chang
University of California, San Diego
Uniting classical and modern photonics
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HIGHLIGHT
The Wonders of Light
Marta García-Matos
Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)
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Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)
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Nonlinear Optical
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Luigi Lugiato
Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy
Franco Prati
Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy
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Università degli Studi e Politecnico di Bari. Italy
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Light Localisation
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Random and Pseudo-random
Photonic Structures
Edited by Mher Ghulinyan
Fondazione Bruno Kessler
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Università degli Studi di Trento, Italy
Presenting basic and state-of-the-art
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An Introduction
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Laboratory Optics
J. F. James
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Introduction to
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Geoffrey New
Imperial College of Science, Technology and
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Michael I. Mishchenko
NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
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Gennaro Auletta
Pontificia Universitas Gregoriana
Mauro Fortunato
Cassa depositi e prestiti S.p.A., Italy
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Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’,
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Mou-Hsiung Chang
Mathematical Sciences Division, U.S. Army
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Particle physics
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Advanced Concepts
in Particle and
Field Theory
Tristan Hübsch
Howard University, Washington DC
Uniting the usually distinct areas of
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An Introduction to
the Engineering of
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Anthony M. Judd
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Designed for graduate-level engineering
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Textbook
Introduction
to Elementary
Particle Physics
Second edition
Alessandro Bettini
Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy
undergraduate particle physics, including
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Dynamics of the
Standard Model
Second edition
John F. Donoghue
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Eugene Golowich
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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Fundamentals and Applications
Fabio Sauli
Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche
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Statistical Physics
João Paulo Casquilho
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
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Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa,
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A Certain Uncertainty
Nature’s Random Ways
Mark P. Silverman
Trinity College, Connecticut
This engaging introduction to
statistical reasoning will teach readers
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qualitative and probabilistic tools in a
technical context. Physical, statistical
and mathematical principles are
introduced step-by-step through
an engaging narrative style, and
illustrations throughout the book make
it easy to pinpoint the most important
information.
‘For physicists, it has long been
integral to our science to ascribe
an uncertainty to every data point,
to every inference, to every theory.
That is, a measurement is regarded
as meaningless without assigning
an ‘error bar’ to it. This delightful
book by Mark Silverman shows the
reader how a physicist does this
with the ‘tools of his trade’; namely
mathematical analysis, starting with
Bayes’ theorem, Poissonian and
Gaussian statistics, and progressing
through Shannon’s information
formulation of entropy. This book
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is mathematically complete, but
not intense, making it intellectually
stimulating, with conclusions that are
sometimes surprising. I recommend it
with considerable enthusiasm.’
2014 247 x 174 mm 633pp
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The Surprising
Mathematics of
Longest Increasing
Subsequences
Dan Romik
University of California, Davis
This book presents for the first time
to a graduate-level readership recent
groundbreaking developments in
probability and combinatorics related
to the longest increasing subsequence
problem. Its detailed, playful
presentation provides a motivating entry
to elegant mathematical ideas that are
of interest to every mathematician and
to many computer scientists, physicists
and statisticians.
Advance praise:
‘The story of longest monotone
subsequences in permutations has
been, for six decades, one of the
most beautiful in mathematics,
ranging from the very pure to the
applied and featuring many terrific
mathematicians, starting with Erdõs–
Szekeres’s ‘happy end theorem’ and
continuing through the Tracy–Widom
distribution and the breakthrough
of Baik–Deift–Johansson. With
its connections to many areas
of mathematics, to the Riemann
hypothesis, and to high-energy physics
we cannot foresee where the story is
heading. Dan Romik tells the tale thus
far – and teaches its rich multifaceted
mathematics, a blend of probability,
combinatorics, analysis, and algebra –
in a wonderful way.’
Gil Kalai, Hebrew University
Institute of Mathematical Statistics
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2015 228 x 152 mm 432pp
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10 Statistical physics / History, philosophy and foundations of physics
Noise Sensitivity of
Boolean Functions
and Percolation
Christophe Garban
Ecole Normale Supérieure, Lyon
and Jeffrey E. Steif
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenberg
This account of the new and exciting
area of noise sensitivity of Boolean
functions – in particular applied to
critical percolation – is designed for
graduate students and researchers in
probability theory, discrete mathematics,
and theoretical computer science.
It assumes a basic background in
probability theory and integration theory.
Each chapter ends with exercises.
Advance praise:
‘Presented in an orderly, accessible
manner, this book elegantly integrates
the general theory of noise sensitivity
into a concrete study, allowing for a
new understanding of the percolation
process. It provides an excellent
and clear exposition of the general
theory of noise sensitivity and its
manifestation in two-dimensional
critical percolation.’
Itai Benjamini, Weizmann Institute of Science,
Israel
Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Textbooks, 5
2015 228 x 152 mm 222pp
29 b/w illus.  75 exercises   978-1-107-04317-6 Hardback
978-1-107-07643-3 Hardback
£60.00 / US$99.00
978-1-107-43255-0 Paperback
£21.99 / US$34.99
Publication February 2015
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History,
philosophy and
foundations of
physics
Protective
Measurement and
Quantum Reality
Towards a New Understanding
of Quantum Mechanics
Edited by Shan Gao
Chinese Academy of Sciences
With contributions from two of the
original discoverers of protective
measurement, this book investigates
its broad applications and deep
implications. Addressing both physical
and philosophical aspects, this is a
valuable resource for graduate students
and researchers interested in the
conceptual foundations of quantum
mechanics.
2015 247 x 174 mm 250pp 14 b/w illus.   has written and given talks on a large
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The Singular Universe
and the Reality of Time
A Proposal in Natural Philosophy
Roberto Mangabeira Unger
Harvard Law School, Massachusetts
and Lee Smolin
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics,
Canada
Cosmology is in crisis. The more we
discover, the more puzzling the universe
appears to be. How and why are
the laws of nature what they are? A
philosopher and a physicist, world-
renowned for their radical ideas in their
fields, argue for a revolution. To keep
cosmology scientific, we must replace
the old view in which the universe is
governed by immutable laws by a new
one in which laws evolve. Then we can
hope to explain them. The revolution
that Roberto Mangabeira Unger and
Lee Smolin propose relies on three
central ideas. There is only one universe
at a time. Time is real: everything in
the structure and regularities of nature
changes sooner or later. Mathematics,
which has trouble with time, is not the
oracle of nature and the prophet of
science; it is simply a tool with great
power and immense limitations. The
argument is readily accessible to non-
scientists as well as to the physicists and
cosmologists whom it challenges.
‘It might be one of the most important
books of our time … Right or wrong,
this book is an event.’
Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times
2015 228 x 152 mm 566pp
978-1-107-07406-4 Hardback
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Science and Human
Experience
Values, Culture, and the Mind
Leon N. Cooper
Brown University, Rhode Island
Does science have limits? Where does
order come from? Can we understand
consciousness? Written by Nobel
Laureate Leon N. Cooper, this book
places pressing scientific questions in
the broader context of how they relate
to human experience. Widely considered
to be a highly original thinker, Cooper
relationship between art and science,
possible limits of science, to the
relevance of the Turing test. These essays
and talks have been brought together
for the first time in this fascinating
book, giving readers an opportunity to
experience Cooper’s unique perspective
on a range of subjects. Tackling a
diverse spectrum of topics, from the
conflict of faith and science to whether
understanding neural networks could
lead to machines that think like
humans, this book will captivate anyone
interested in the interaction of science
with society.
‘As a scientist and a humanist, Cooper
is well-versed in philosophy, literature,
art, and the practicalities of making
science serve humanity, as opposed
to being in thrall to special interests.
His intellectual open-mindedness and
compelling prose style make Science
and Human Experience a thought-
provoking pleasure to read.’
Peter Byrne, author of The Many Worlds of
Hugh Everett III: Multiple Universes, Mutual
Assured Destruction, and the Meltdown of a
Nuclear Family
2014 216 x 138 mm 256pp 33 b/w illus.  
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Causal Reasoning
in Physics
Mathias Frisch
University of Maryland, College Park
This book will be of interest to
professional philosophers, graduate
students, and anyone interested in
the role of causal thinking in science.
Through detailed case studies and
critical analyses of anti-causal
arguments, the book argues that causal
reasoning plays an important role even
in well-established theories of physics.
2014 228 x 152 mm 264pp 11 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-03149-4 Hardback
£60.00 / US$95.00
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 History, philosophy and foundations of physics / Computational science and modelling
New in Paperback
The Road to
Maxwell’s Demon
Conceptual Foundations of
Statistical Mechanics
Meir Hemmo
University of Haifa, Israel
and Orly R. Shenker
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Addressing fundamental problems
in physics, this book provides a
philosophical perspective to statistical
mechanics. Mathematical treatments are
avoided and instead newly developed
conceptual tools are used. This is a
fascinating book for graduate students
and researchers interested in the
foundations and philosophy of physics.
‘The Road to Maxwell’s Demon is
an exceptionally clear and readable
book, intended for readers without
physics or philosophy backgrounds. It
is also a highly original and important
contribution to the foundations of
physics. It goes against much of the
received wisdom and offers novel
solutions to many problems: among
them, discussions of time asymmetry
in classical mechanics, an empiricist
alternative to typicality, a criticism of
the role of ergodicity, the notion of a
physical observer and the irrelevance
of information theory to the
foundations of statistical mechanics.
Readers interested in the foundations
of physics will welcome such a fresh
outlook on these topics.’
Amit Hagar, Metascience
2014 229 x 152 mm 340pp 105 b/w illus.  
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Discrete or
Continuous?
The Quest for Fundamental
Length in Modern Physics
Amit Hagar
Indiana University, Bloomington
Combining novel conceptual analysis,
fresh historical perspectives, and
concrete physical examples, this unique
book tells the story of the search for
discrete length in modern physics,
presenting philosophical theses in an
accessible format that avoids complex
mathematics, and which sheds light
on one of the most thought-provoking
topics in physics.
‘Amit Hagar’s Discrete or Continuous?:
The Quest for Fundamental Length
in Modern Physics takes the reader
on an enjoyable journey – by turns
historical, philosophical, and physical
– in a quest to unravel many of the
subtleties that underlie the concept of
a minimum length in physics.’
Luis J. Garay, Physics Today
2014 247 x 174 mm 276pp 7 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-06280-1 Hardback
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Einstein’s Opponents
The Public Controversy about the
Theory of Relativity in the 1920s
Milena Wazeck
University of East Anglia
Translated by Geoffrey S. Koby
Kent State University, Ohio
A detailed account of the contemporary
controversy surrounding the publication
of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
2014 247 x 174 mm 376pp 33 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-01744-3 Hardback research? And how do the achievements
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In Search of the
True Universe
The Tools, Shaping, and Cost of
Cosmological Thought
Martin Harwit
Cornell University, New York
Examines how our understanding of
the cosmos advanced rapidly during the
twentieth century and identifies factors
contributing to this progress.
Association of American Publishers
PROSE Award in Cosmology and
Astronomy 2013 – Winner
2014 253 x 177 mm 408pp
61 b/w illus.  4 tables  
978-1-107-04406-7 Hardback
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Revealing the Heart
of the Galaxy
The Milky Way and its Black Hole
Robert H. Sanders
Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, The Netherlands
Provides an insider’s view of how the
massive black hole was discovered at
the Galactic Center.
2014 253 x 177 mm 204pp 79 b/w illus.   exercises, this textbook explains
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‘Nature and the
Greeks’ and ‘Science
and Humanism’
Erwin Schrödinger
Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger was
one of the most distinguished scientists
of the twentieth century; his lectures on
the history and philosophy of science
are legendary. ‘Nature and the Greeks’
and ‘Science and Humanism’ makes
available for the first time in many years
the texts of two of Schrödinger’s most
famous lecture series. ‘Nature and the
Greeks’ offers a comprehensive historical
account of the twentieth-century
scientific world picture, tracing modern
science back to the earliest stages of
Western philosophic thought. ‘Science
and Humanism’ addresses some of the
most fundamental questions of the
century: what is the value of scientific
of modern science affect the relationship
between material and spiritual matters?
A foreword by Roger Penrose sets the
lectures in a contemporary context, and
affirms they are as relevant today as
when they were first published.
Canto Classics
2014 216 x 138 mm 184pp 15 b/w illus.  
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Computational
science and
modelling
A Student’s Guide to
Numerical Methods
Ian H. Hutchinson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Written for senior undergraduates A Student’s Guide to
Numerical Methods
in all disciplines of physical science
and engineering, the plain language
IAN H. HUTCHINSON
style of this concise guide to
numerical methods concentrates
on developing computational skills
and avoids potentially intimidating
formal mathematical proofs. Including
numerous worked examples and
12 Computational science and modelling / Plasma physics and fusion physics
the practical realities of numerical
techniques.
2015 228 x 152 mm 207pp 73 b/w illus.   Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, 50
978-1-107-09567-0 Hardback 2014 247 x 174 mm 516pp
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978-1-107-47950-0 Paperback 978-0-521-89990-1 Hardback E. R. Tracy
£17.99 / US$29.99
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A Guide to Monte
Carlo Simulations in
Statistical Physics
Fourth edition
David P. Landau
University of Georgia
and Kurt Binder
Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany
With extensive new material on
powerful cutting-edge algorithms,
unappreciated older techniques, and
petascale computing, this revised fourth
edition provides an example- and
exercise-rich introduction to computer
simulations in physics. Ideal for graduate
students and researchers, both in
academia and industry, who want to
learn these essential techniques.
Review of the first edition:
‘This book will serve as a useful
introduction to those entering the
field, while for those already versed in
the subject it provides a timely survey
of what has been achieved.’
D. C. Rapaport, Journal of Statistical Physics
2014 247 x 174 mm 530pp 172 b/w illus.   www.cambridge.org/9781107006256
978-1-107-07402-6 Hardback 978-0-521-19055-8 Hardback
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An Introduction
to Computational
Stochastic PDEs
Gabriel J. Lord
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Catherine E. Powell
University of Manchester
and Tony Shardlow
University of Bath
This comprehensive introduction to
stochastic partial differential equations
incorporates the effects of randomness
into real-world models, offering
graduate students and researchers
powerful tools for understanding
uncertainty quantification for risk
analysis. MATLAB codes are included, so
that readers can perform computations
themselves and solve the test problems
discussed.
107 b/w illus.  16 colour illus.  222 exercises  
£80.00 / US$130.00
978-0-521-72852-2 Paperback A. J. Brizard
£37.50 / US$60.00
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Plasma physics
and fusion
physics
Ideal MHD
Jeffrey P. Freidberg
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Comprehensive, self-contained,
and clearly written, this fully
updated successor to Ideal
Magnetohydrodynamics (1987)
describes the macroscopic equilibrium
and stability of high temperature
plasmas – the basic fuel for the
development of fusion power. An
exceptional resource for graduate
students and researchers in plasma and
fusion physics.
2014 247 x 174 mm 740pp 192 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-00625-6 Hardback of astrophysical (or geophysical) fluid
£50.00 / US$85.00
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Magneto-
hydrodynamics
of the Sun
Eric Priest
University of St Andrews, Scotland
This advanced textbook provides
a detailed account of our progress
towards answering many key unsolved
puzzles in solar physics. Developed for
a graduate course, is essential reading
for graduate students and researchers
in solar physics, astronomy, plasma
physics and fluid dynamics. Problem
sets and other resources are available at
www.cambridge.org/9780521854719.
2014 253 x 203 mm 576pp
493 b/w illus.  13 tables  94 exercises   For all formats available, see
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Ray Tracing
and Beyond
Phase Space Methods in Plasma
Wave Theory
College of William and Mary, Virginia
Saint Michael’s College, Vermont
A. S. Richardson
US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
and A. N. Kaufman
University of California, Berkeley
A complete introduction to the use of
modern ray tracing techniques in plasma
physics.
2014 247 x 174 mm 541pp
101 b/w illus.  2 tables  
978-0-521-76806-1 Hardback
£75.00 / US$115.00
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Magnetoconvection
N. O. Weiss
University of Cambridge
and M. R. E. Proctor
University of Cambridge
Here, leading experts present the current
state of knowledge of the subject of
magnetoconvection: the study of the
interplay between magnetic fields and
convection. The book covers all aspects
of the subject from the viewpoint of
applied mathematics, and as a branch
dynamics.
Cambridge Monographs on Mechanics
2014 247 x 174 mm 432pp 220 b/w illus.  
£75.00 / US$120.00
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Waves and Mean Flows
Second edition
Oliver Bühler
New York University
A fundamental reference for graduate
students and researchers in fluid
mechanics. Now revised throughout, it
also includes exercises.
Cambridge Monographs on Mechanics
2014 247 x 174 mm 374pp
30 b/w illus.  20 exercises  
978-1-107-66966-6 Paperback
£30.00 / US$50.00

Nature of Prominences
and their Role in Space
Weather (IAU S300)
Edited by Brigitte Schmieder
Observatoire de Paris, Meudon
Jean-Marie Malherbe
Observatoire de Paris, Meudon
and S. T. Wu
University of Alabama
Reviews state-of-the-art theoretical and
numerical modelling of prominences and
filaments, and their role in the dynamics
of Sun–Earth relations.
Proceedings of the International
Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia
2014 247 x 174 mm 550pp 250 b/w illus.   and Dewey H. Hodges
978-1-107-04519-4 Hardback Georgia Institute of Technology
£76.00 / US$125.00
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Nonlinear
science and fluid
dynamics
New in Paperback
Ship Resistance
and Propulsion
Practical Estimation of Propulsive
Power
Anthony F. Molland
University of Southampton
Stephen R. Turnock
University of Southampton
and Dominic A. Hudson
University of Southampton
This comprehensive approach to
evaluating ship resistance and
propulsion provides guidance for
practical estimation for a range of
ship types. Published standard series
data for hull resistance and propeller
performance enables practitioners to
make ship power predictions based on
material contained within the book.
‘This book should be in your shopping
cart. The authors present the subject
matter in clear, concise terms without
leaving out any important details.
Although the overwhelming majority
of the text is chock-a-block with
regression-analysis based formulas,
and frequently republished figures,
there are enough double integrals and
differential equations to validate the
presence of the work in a theorist’s
professional library.’
Marine Technology
Plasma physics and fusion physics / Nonlinear science and fluid dynamics
2015 253 x 177 mm 568pp
313 b/w illus.  139 tables   combustion, acoustics, radiative
978-1-107-64125-9 Paperback
c. £38.99 / c. US$59.99
Publication October 2015
Also available
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£74.99 / US$144.99
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Dynamics
Theory and Application of Kane’s
Method
Carlos M. Roithmayr
NASA-Langley Research Center
This is a textbook for advanced students
in engineering or physics, as well as a
reference for professionals interested
in deriving equations that govern the
motions of mechanical systems. It
presents Kane’s method, which is suited
for dealing with multibody system. The
text analyzes the dynamics of complex
spacecraft and robotic devices.
2015 253 x 177 mm 536pp
217 b/w illus.  34 tables  253 exercises  
978-1-107-00569-3 Hardback
£75.00 / US$135.00
Publication July 2015
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Ultrasonic Guided
Waves in Solid Media
Joseph L. Rose
Pennsylvania State University
Ultrasonic guided waves in solid media
are important in nondestructive testing
and structural health monitoring, as new
faster, sensitive, and economical ways of
looking at materials and structures have
become possible. This book can be read
by managers from a ‘black box’ point of
view, or used as a professional reference
or textbook.
2014 253 x 177 mm 530pp
390 b/w illus.  35 tables  334 exercises   solutions for forced laminar boundary
978-1-107-04895-9 Hardback layers; 4. Internal laminar flow; 5. Integral
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New in Paperback
Computational
Fluid Dynamics
Second edition
T. J. Chung
University of Alabama, Huntsville
In this second edition, the author
presents up-to-date treatments of
computational methods of fluid
dynamics, including finite differences,
finite elements, and finite volumes.
eBooks available at www.cambridge.org/ebookstore
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Physical applications to turbulence,
heat transfer, multiphase flow,
electromagnetic flow, and general
relativity assist the reader in practical
Homework problems and computer
programs demonstrating solutions of all
speed regimes are available.
2014 253 x 177 mm 1055pp
349 b/w illus.  28 tables  32 exercises  
978-1-107-42525-5 Paperback
£55.00 / US$85.00
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New in Paperback
Textbook
Convective Heat
and Mass Transfer
S. Mostafa Ghiaasiaan
Georgia Institute of Technology
This book is ideal for a graduate course
on convection heat and mass transfer.
It treats well-established theory and
practice but is also enriched by coverage
of areas such as flow in microchannels,
computational fluid dynamics-based
design and analysis methods. Numerous
examples, exercises and solutions are
included.
‘Throughout the whole book, the
author has made large pedagogical
efforts in order to help the reader
who tries to assimilate the different
notions which are presented. The
book will be useful for students
who want to be acquainted with the
thermodynamics of fluid flows and
to researchers who will find here a
complete survey of this science.’
Alain Brillard, Zentralblatt MATH
Contents: 1. Thermophysical and
transport fundamentals; 2. Boundary
layers; 3. External laminar flow: similarity
methods; 6. Fundamentals of turbulence
and external turbulent flow; 7. Internal
turbulent flow; 8. Effect of transpiration on
friction, heat and mass transfer; 9. Analogy
among momentum, heat, and mass
transfer processes; 10. Natural convection;
11. Mixed convection; 12. Turbulence
transport models; 13. Flow and heat transfer
in miniature channels; Appendices.
2014 253 x 177 mm 528pp
140 b/w illus.  34 tables  147 exercises  
978-1-107-65831-8 Paperback
£38.99 / US$65.00
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New in Paperback
Textbook
Vibration of
Mechanical Systems
Alok Sinha
Pennsylvania State University
This is a brief yet complete textbook for
a first course in mechanical vibrations.
In this book, all the basic concepts
in mechanical vibration are clearly
identified and presented in a simple
manner with illustrative and practical
examples. There are more than sixty
exercise problems, and a complete
solutions manual. The use of MATLAB®
software is emphasized.
Contents: 1. Equivalent single degree
of freedom system and free vibration;
2. Vibration of a single degree of freedom
system under constant and purely harmonic
excitation; 3. Responses of a SDOF
spring-mass-damper system to periodic
and arbitrary forces; 4. Vibration of two
degrees of freedom systems; 5. Finite and
infinite (continuous) dimensional systems;
References; Appendix A; Appendix B;
Appendix C.
2014 228 x 152 mm 326pp
225 b/w illus.  2 tables  60 exercises  
978-1-107-69417-0 Paperback Publication March 2015
£40.00 / US$64.99
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£54.99 / US$84.99
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Heat Transfer Physics
Second edition
Massoud Kaviany
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
This graduate textbook describes
atomic-level kinetics of thermal energy
storage, transport, and transformation
by principal energy carriers.
2014 253 x 177 mm 788pp
388 b/w illus.  72 tables  165 exercises   across the physical sciences. There
978-1-107-04178-3 Hardback ‘Now those not fortunate enough to
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Applied Computational
Aerodynamics
A Modern Engineering Approach
Russell M. Cummings
United States Air Force Academy
William H. Mason
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Scott A. Morton
University of Dayton Research Institute
and David R. McDaniel
University of Alabama, Birmingham
This computational aerodynamics (CA)
textbook is written at the undergraduate
level and focuses on developing the
engineering skills required to become
an intelligent user of aerodynamic
simulation codes. This is done by taking
advantage of CA codes that are now
available and doing projects to learn
the basic numerical and aerodynamic
concepts.
Cambridge Aerospace Series
2015 253 x 177 mm 896pp
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Flow, Deformation
Lectures on Fluid Mechanics and
the Mechanics of Deformable
Solids for Mathematicians and
Physicists
Grigory Isaakovich Barenblatt
University of California, Berkeley
An outstanding resource for every
teacher and student of the mechanics
of continuous media. The author’s
unique approach, using the concept of
intermediate asymptotics, has been tried
and tested over a period of forty years
teaching the subject in Russia, Europe
and America.
have been able to attend the course
have the opportunity to see what has
made it so special. The present book
is a masterful exposition of fluid and
solid mechanics, informed by the
ideas of scaling and intermediate
asymptotics, a methodology and point
of view of which Professor Barenblatt
is one of the originators ... This is
indeed a remarkable book.’
Alexandre J. Chorin, from the Foreword
Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, 49
2014 247 x 174 mm 276pp 110 b/w illus.   sciences.’
978-0-521-88752-6 Hardback Haruo Sato, Tohoku University, Japan
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Mathematical
methods and
computational
tools
Mathematical Methods
in Engineering
Joseph M. Powers
University of Notre Dame, Indiana
and Mihir Sen
University of Notre Dame, Indiana
This book is designed for engineering
graduate students. It connects
mathematics to a variety of methods
used for engineering problems by
walking the reader stepwise through
examples that have been worked in
detail, followed by numerous homework
problems to reinforce learning
2015 253 x 177 mm 700pp
225 b/w illus.  479 exercises  
978-1-107-03704-5 Hardback
£65.00 / US$120.00
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A Guided Tour
of Mathematical
Methods for the
Physical Sciences
Third edition
Roel Snieder
Colorado School of Mines
and Kasper van Wijk
University of Auckland
This completely revised edition provides
a tour of the mathematical knowledge
and techniques needed by students
are new chapters on probability and
statistics and on inverse problems. It
serves as a stand-alone text or as a
source of exercises and examples to
complement other textbooks.
Advance praise:
‘[This] is an excellent textbook for
young people to acquire practical
mathematical methods; furthermore,
it is a wonderful guidebook for them
to learn a mathematical thinking style.
I highly recommend this splendid
book to students and teachers in [the]

2015 253 x 177 mm 572pp
153 b/w illus.  10 tables   numerical implementation of probability
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A Concise Text
on Advanced
Linear Algebra
Yisong Yang
Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York
University
An engaging textbook for advanced
undergraduate students and beginning
graduates covering the core subjects
in linear algebra. The author clearly
motivates the theory to give readers
a thorough grasp of the concepts and
draws clear links to applications in
mathematics and beyond.
2014 228 x 152 mm 331pp 390 exercises   Accessible to students and researchers
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978-1-107-45681-5 Paperback
£29.99 / US$55.00
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Python for Scientists
John M. Stewart
University of Cambridge
Python is a free and easy-to-use
software tool that offers a significant
alternative to proprietary packages such
as MATLAB and Mathematica. This book
explains Python from scratch, covering
everything students and researchers
need to get up and running. No previous
knowledge of the software is required.
2014 247 x 174 mm 230pp 36 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-06139-2 Hardback
£65.00 / US$100.00
978-1-107-68642-7 Paperback
£27.95 / US$40.00
For all formats available, see
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Bayesian Probability
Theory
Applications in the Physical
Sciences
Wolfgang von der Linden
Technische Universität Graz, Austria
Volker Dose
Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garching,
Germany
and Udo von Toussaint
Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garching,
Germany
Covering all aspects of probability
theory, statistics and data analysis from
a Bayesian perspective, this book is ideal
for graduate students and researchers.
Mathematical methods and computational tools
It presents the roots, applications and
theory, covers advanced topics and
features real-world problems.
2014 247 x 174 mm 649pp 128 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-03590-4 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00
£60.00 / US$95.00
For all formats available, see
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Physics and Partial
Differential Equations
Volume 2
Tatsien Li
Fudan University, Shanghai
and Tiehu Qin
Fudan University, Shanghai
Following on from Volume 1, this
book provides a bridge between
more problems in physics and the
mathematical techniques used to solve
them. The reader is guided through the
derivation of some fundamental PDEs
through to analysis of the solutions.
in both mathematics and physics.
2014 247 x 174 mm 280pp
978-1-61197-331-0 Paperback Methods of Applied
£57.00 / c. US$96.00
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Calculus for the
Ambitious
T. W. Körner
University of Cambridge
This short introduction is perfect for
any 16 to 18 year old about to begin
studies in mathematics, or anyone who
would like to see a different account
of the calculus from that given in the
standard texts. Easy to read, this book
will enthuse a new generation of
mathematicians.
2014 228 x 152 mm 174pp
15 b/w illus.  195 exercises  
978-1-107-06392-1 Hardback Analysis of
£40.00 / US$65.00
978-1-107-68674-8 Paperback
£17.99 / US$27.99
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Numerical Analysis
for Engineers
and Scientists
G. Miller
University of California, Davis
Striking a balance between theory
and practice, this graduate-level text
is perfect for students in the applied
sciences. It provides full coverage
of classical methods with a clear
explanation of how they work, together
with sample programs and many
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practical examples to help students get
started.
2014 247 x 174 mm 581pp
90 b/w illus.  25 tables  70 exercises  
For all formats available, see
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Applications of Group
Theory to Atoms,
Molecules, and Solids
Thomas Wolfram
University of Missouri, Columbia
and Şinasi Ellialtıoğlu
TED University, Ankara
An applications-oriented approach gives
graduate students and researchers in
the physical sciences the tools needed to
analyze any physical system.
2014 247 x 174 mm 481pp
110 b/w illus.  135 exercises  
978-1-107-02852-4 Hardback
£95.00 / US$150.00
For all formats available, see
Mathematics for
Engineers and
Scientists
Tomas B. Co
Michigan Technological University
This engineering mathematics textbook
is rich with examples, applications and
exercises, and emphasises applying
matrices.
2013 253 x 177 mm 582pp
176 b/w illus.  52 tables  298 exercises  
978-1-107-00412-2 Hardback
£75.00 / US$135.00
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Textbook
Multivariate and High-
Dimensional Data CalCulus
Inge Koch for the ambitious
University of Adelaide
This modern approach integrates
classical and contemporary methods,
fusing theory and practice and bridging
the gap to statistical learning.
Contents: Part I. Classical Methods:
1. Multidimensional data; 2. Principal
T. W. Körner
component analysis; 3. Canonical
correlation analysis; 4. Discriminant analysis;
Part II. Factors and Groupings: 5. Norms,
proximities, features, and dualities;
6. Cluster analysis; 7. Factor analysis;
8. Multidimensional scaling; Part III. Non-
Gaussian Analysis: 9. Towards non-
16 Mathematical methods and computational tools / Biological physics
Gaussianity; 10. Independent component
analysis; 11. Projection pursuit; 12. Kernel
and more independent component
methods; 13. Feature selection and principal
component analysis revisited; Index.
Cambridge Series in Statistical and
Probabilistic Mathematics, 32
2014 253 x 177 mm
526pp 5 b/w illus.  98 colour
illus.  76 tables  138 exercises   physical modelling, using E. coli and
978-0-521-88793-9 Hardback phage lambda as key examples. It
£55.00 / US$89.00
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Random Matrix
Theory, Interacting
Particle Systems and
Integrable Systems
Edited by Percy Deift
New York University, Courant Institute of
Mathematical Sciences
and Peter Forrester
University of Melbourne
This volume, based on the Fall 2010
MSRI program, includes review articles,
research contributions on long-standing
questions on universalities of Wigner
matrices and beta-ensembles, and other
core aspects of random matrix theory
such as integrability and free probability
theory.
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
Publications, 65
2015 234 x 156 mm 552pp
978-1-107-07992-2 Hardback Sankar Adhya, National Cancer Institute,
£75.00 / US$120.00
Publication February 2015
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Biological
physics
Biophysics of DNA
Alexander Vologodskii
New York University
Designed to enable students and
researchers of molecular biology,
biochemistry and physics to better
understand the biophysics of DNA, this
text surveys the very latest research.
The author integrates theoretical and
experimental approaches, emphasizing
the importance of quantitative
knowledge of physical properties in
building and analyzing models of DNA
functioning.
2015 247 x 174 mm 272pp
155 b/w illus.  16 colour illus.  9 tables   to understand the interface between
978-1-107-03493-8 Hardback theoretical models and mathematics,
£75.00 / US$120.00
Publication February 2015
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Models of Life
Dynamics and Regulation in
Biological Systems
Kim Sneppen
Niels Bohr Institutet, Copenhagen
Focusing on simple models, this book
describes methods for studying the
quantitative aspects of life through
encompasses fields such as quantitative
molecular biology, systems biology and
biophysics, providing a tool for students
from both biological and physical
science backgrounds.
‘Models of Life is an insight of a
physicist into biological regulatory
mechanisms. It provides a quantitative
basis of how many of the biological
systems work. Using simple logic and
mathematics, Kim Sneppen, a world
renowned scientist and thinker, has
created a ‘must’ read for investigators
in quantitative biology. The book
provides a clear explanation of
triumphant experiments in a lucid way
with crisp figures. The brilliance of the
author’s analytical mind is on display
when one sees how he explains
some of the exciting paradigmatic
regulatory systems, beginning with
the basics of molecular biology. The
book is also replete with intellectually
challenging problem questions for
readers, making the book an excellent
text for students as well.’
Maryland
2014 247 x 174 mm 350pp
25 b/w illus.  193 colour
illus.  5 tables  165 exercises  
978-1-107-06190-3 Hardback
£40.00 / US$65.00
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Quantum Effects
in Biology
Edited by Masoud Mohseni
Google
Yasser Omar
Instituto de Telecomunicações
Gregory S. Engel
University of Chicago
and Martin B. Plenio
Universität Ulm, Germany
Using data, fundamental theory and
experiment, this book explores the role
of quantum mechanics in biology, from
photosynthesis to avian navigation
and olfaction. It is ideal for advanced
undergraduate and graduate students in
physics, biology and chemistry seeking
quantum mechanics and biology.
‘Wonderful …’
The Times Higher Education Supplement
2014 247 x 174 mm 416pp
26 b/w illus.  69 colour illus.  
978-1-107-01080-2 Hardback
£80.00 / US$120.00
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Neuronal Dynamics
From Single Neurons to
Networks and Models of
Cognition
Wulfram Gerstner
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Werner M. Kistler
European Patent Attorney
Richard Naud
University of Ottawa
and Liam Paninski
Columbia University, New York
Exploring neuron models, the neural
code, decision making and learning,
this textbook provides a thorough
and up-to-date introduction to
computational neuroscience for
advanced undergraduate and beginning
graduate students. With step-by-step
explanations, end-of-chapter summaries
and classroom-tested exercises, it is
ideal for courses or for self-study.
2014 247 x 174 mm 578pp
280 b/w illus.  6 tables  80 exercises  
978-1-107-06083-8 Hardback
£65.00 / US$99.00
978-1-107-63519-7 Paperback
£32.00 / US$50.00
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New in Paperback
Protein Condensation
Kinetic Pathways to
Crystallization and Disease
James D. Gunton
Lehigh University, Pennsylvania
Andrey Shiryayev
Lehigh University, Pennsylvania
and Daniel L. Pagan
Lehigh University, Pennsylvania
For an interdisciplinary graduate and
academic audience, this book describes
protein crystallization from solution.
The first part explains the production
of high quality protein crystals, which
is necessary to understand protein
structure and function. The second part
concerns the aggregation of proteins
in undesirable ways, which can cause
disease.
‘… the text covers just about anything
a researcher would need to know of
the many research areas of protein
crystallisation. From statistical tests to
Gunton et al. appear to include the
lot.’
Journal of Biological Education
 Biological physics / Electronics for physicists / Cosmology, relativity and gravitation
2014 244 x 170 mm 394pp
978-1-107-42427-2 Paperback Electronics for
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£109.99 / US$209.99
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Adhesive Particle Flow
A Discrete-Element Approach
Jeffery S. Marshall
University of Vermont
and Shuiqing Li
Tsinghua University, Beijing
Adhesive Particle Flow offers a
comprehensive treatment of adhesive
particle flows at the particle level. This
book adopts a particle-level approach
oriented toward directly simulating the
various fluid, electric field, collision, and
adhesion forces and torques acting on
the particles, within the framework of a
discrete-element model.
2014 253 x 177 mm 355pp
208 b/w illus.  11 tables   workbench throughout our careers?
978-1-107-03207-1 Hardback Engineers, hackers and makers of all
£85.00 / US$135.00
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Thermodynamics and
Statistical Mechanics
of Macromolecular
Systems
Michael Bachmann
University of Georgia
Reviewing statistical mechanics
concepts and tools necessary for the
study of structure formation processes
in macromolecular systems, this book
provides insight into modern research
at this interface between physics,
chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.
It is an excellent reference for graduate
students and researchers.
2014 246 x 189 mm 354pp 149 b/w illus.  
978-1-107-01447-3 Hardback
£50.00 / US$80.00
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physicists
highlight
The Art of Electronics
Third edition
Paul Horowitz
Harvard University, Massachusetts
and Winfield Hill
Rowland Institute of Science, Harvard University,
Massachusetts
At long last, here is the thoroughly
revised and updated, and long-
anticipated, third edition of the hugely
successful The Art of Electronics. Widely
accepted as the best single authoritative
text on electronic circuit design, it will
be an indispensable reference and the
gold standard for anyone in the field.
Advance praise:
‘Who among us has not kept a
cherished copy of AoE on our
stripes, rejoice for the third edition
… has been worth the wait! Packed
with tons of delicious knowledge to
navigate electronics in both work and
hobby. An encyclopedia of electronics
knowledge, [The Art of Electronics] is a
pleasure to read through for tips and
tricks and is an unbeatable resource!
Take a day out to read a chapter –
you will learn things you didn’t even
know you didn’t know. Or, refer to
the pinouts, diagrams, and techniques
as necessary to guide you through a
difficult project. If you think electrical
engineering is magical then you must
pick up this tome!’
Limor ‘Ladyada’ Fried, Adafruit Industries
2015 253 x 203 mm 1224pp
1470 b/w illus.  78 tables   Edited by Mark H. Jones
978-0-521-80926-9 Hardback The Open University, Manchester
£59.99 / US$120.00
Publication June 2015
For all formats available, see
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Cosmology,
relativity and
gravitation
General Relativity
and Gravitation
A Centennial Perspective
Edited by Abhay Ashtekar
Pennsylvania State University
Beverly Berger
Formerly Program Director for Gravitational
Physics, National Science Foundation
James Isenberg
University of Oregon
and Malcolm MacCallum
University of Bristol
Explore spectacular advances in
cosmology, relativistic astrophysics,
gravitational wave science, mathematics,
computing, and gravitation and
quantum physics with this unique
celebration of the centennial of
Einstein’s discovery of general relativity.
A definitive, comprehensive resource for
researchers and graduate students in
cosmology, relativity, and gravitational
science.
2015 247 x 174 mm 750pp
45 b/w illus.  45 colour illus.  
978-1-107-03731-1 Hardback
£54.99 / US$89.99
Publication May 2015
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Textbook
An Introduction
to Galaxies and
Cosmology
Robert J. A. Lambourne
The Open University, Milton Keynes
and Stephen Serjeant
The Open University, Milton Keynes
This well-received textbook has been
designed by a team of experts for
introductory courses in astronomy
and astrophysics. The second edition
has been updated to reflect the latest
developments and observations and
contains features including boxed
summaries, a glossary and exercises
with full solutions, making it useful for
self-study.
‘An Introduction to Galaxies
and Cosmology is an impressive
textbook. I found the presentation
to be accessible to a wide variety of
students, yet comprehensive and very
up to date. The relevant mathematics
and physics are introduced clearly and
gently; advanced topics are explained
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in a pedagogically effective manner.
The style of presentation will attract
and sustain the interest of a broad
spectrum of readers; it involves them
in the drama of search, discovery and
the emergence of new mysteries.’
Robert Wagoner, Stanford University
Contents: Introduction; 1. The Milky
Way – our galaxy; 2. Normal galaxies;
3. Active galaxies; 4. The spatial distribution
of galaxies; 5. Introducing cosmology –
the science of the Universe; 6. Big bang
cosmology – the evolving Universe;
7. Observational cosmology – measuring
the Universe; 8. Questioning cosmology –
outstanding problems about the Universe;
Answers and comments; Appendix; Glossary;
Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure
references; Index.
2015 263 x 210 mm 450pp
85 b/w illus.  235 colour illus.  140 exercises   96 b/w illus.  20 exercises
978-1-107-49261-5 Paperback
£39.99 / US$74.99
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New in Paperback
Dark Energy
Theory and Observations
Luca Amendola
Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of
Heidelberg
and Shinji Tsujikawa
Tokyo University of Science
Introducing the theoretical ideas,
observational methods and results, this
textbook is a thorough introduction to
the exciting field of dark energy. Ideally
suited to graduate courses on dark
energy, it contains problems with full
solutions. Any calculations are worked
through step-by-step.
‘… tightly-packed, of a high standard,
making appreciable demands upon
the reader, student and researcher …
[this book] succeeds in its purpose
of bringing the reader closer to an
appreciation of the wonders and the
complexities that cosmology sets out
to elucidate.’
Contemporary Physics
2015 247 x 174 mm 503pp
63 b/w illus.  44 exercises   subjects.’
978-1-107-45398-2 Paperback Kip S. Thorne, California Institute of Technology
£40.00 / US$65.00
Also available
978-0-521-51600-6 Hardback 40 b/w illus.  141 exercises   physics in simple but effective terms.
£64.99 / US$99.99
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Covariant Loop
Quantum Gravity
An Elementary Introduction to
Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam
Theory
Carlo Rovelli
Université d’Aix-Marseille
and Francesca Vidotto
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
A comprehensible introduction to the
most fascinating research in theoretical
physics: advanced quantum gravity.
This book focuses on the physical and
conceptual aspects of the problem
and includes the background material
needed to enter this lively domain of
research, making it ideal for researchers
and graduate students.
2014 246 x 189 mm 266pp
978-1-107-06962-6 Hardback
£37.50 / US$65.00
For all formats available, see
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Gravity
Newtonian, Post-Newtonian,
Relativistic
Eric Poisson
University of Guelph, Ontario
and Clifford M. Will
University of Florida
Exploring approximate solutions
to general relativity and their
consequences, this textbook offers a
unique presentation of Einstein’s theory
by developing powerful methods that
can be applied to astrophysical systems.
Ideal for graduate courses on general
relativity and relativistic astrophysics,
the book examines real-life systems and
features over 100 exercises.
‘This remarkable book gives a superb
pedagogical treatment of topics that
are crucial for modern astrophysics
and gravitational-wave science, but
(sadly) are generally omitted from
textbooks on general relativity,
or treated much too briefly. With
enthusiasm, I recommend this book
to all astrophysicists, gravitational
physicists, and students of these
2014 246 x 189 mm 792pp
978-1-107-03286-6 Hardback This book will certainly appear on
£50.00 / US$85.00
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New in Paperback
The Dark Matter
Problem
A Historical Perspective
Robert H. Sanders
Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, Groningen, The
Netherlands
Describing the development of dark
matter theory for cosmologists,
astronomers and particle physicists.
2014 244 x 170 mm 214pp
978-1-107-67718-0 Paperback
£25.00 / US$40.00
Also available
978-0-521-11301-4 Hardback
£44.99 / US$74.99
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Textbook
An Introduction to
the Sun and Stars
Second edition
Edited by Simon F. Green
The Open University, Milton Keynes
and Mark H. Jones
The Open University, Manchester
Compiled by a team of experts, this
textbook introduces the physical
properties and evolution of stars.
Designed for elementary university
courses in astronomy and astrophysics,
this revised second edition has a greater
emphasis on the physical and spectral
properties of stars and is ideal for self-
study.
Advance praise:
‘An Introduction to the Sun and
Stars is a real find for those of us
who had previously despaired of
finding a way to introduce the magic
of ‘mere stars’ to readers already
aware of apparently more exotic
phenomena in the Universe. The
illustrations are the best I have seen
in this level of textbook and have
clearly been carefully selected to
bring alive the most exciting new
discoveries. The accompanying text
puts these discoveries in a solid
context and explains the associated
my recommended reading list for
introductory astronomy.’
Annelia Sargent, California Institute of
Technology
Contents: Introduction; 1. Seeing the
Sun; 2. The working Sun; 3. Measuring
stars; 4. Comparing stars; 5. The formation
of stars; 6. The main sequence life of
stars; 7. The life of stars beyond the main

sequence; 8. The death of stars; 9. The
remnants of stars; Conclusion; Answers
and comments; Appendices; Glossary;
Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure
references; Index.
2015 263 x 210 mm 380pp
25 b/w illus.  225 colour
illus.  16 tables  120 exercises   and Wayne Boucher
978-1-107-49263-9 Paperback University of Cambridge
£39.99 / US$74.99
Publication February 2015
For all formats available, see
www.cambridge.org/9781107492639
The Computing
Universe
A Journey through a Revolution
Tony Hey
Microsoft Research, Redmond, Washington
and Gyuri Pápay
University of Southampton
Computers now impact almost
every aspect of our lives, from our
social interactions to the safety and
performance of our cars. How did this
happen in such a short time? And this
is just the beginning. In this book,
Tony Hey and Gyuri Pápay lead us on a
journey from the early days of computers
in the 1930s to the cutting-edge
research of the present day that will
shape computing in the coming decades.
Along the way, they explain the ideas
behind hardware, software, algorithms,
Moore’s Law, the birth of the personal
computer, the Internet and the Web, the
Turing Test, Jeopardy’s Watson, World
of Warcraft, spyware, Google, Facebook
and quantum computing. This book
also introduces the fascinating cast of
dreamers and inventors who brought
these great technological developments
into every corner of the modern world.
This exciting and accessible introduction
will open up the universe of computing
to anyone who has ever wondered
where his or her smartphone came from.
‘Tony Hey has made significant
contributions to both physics and
computer science and with The
Computing Universe he and his
co-author share the knowledge and
history that has inspired us all.’
Bill Gates
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22 Index
A Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity............18
Aarabi, Parham......................................20
Adhesive Particle Flow............................17
Advanced Concepts in Particle and Field
Theory...................................................8
Advanced Concepts in Quantum
Mechanics.............................................7
Amateur’s Guide to Observing and
Imaging the Heavens, An.....................20
Amendola, Luca.....................................18
Ammon, Martin........................................1
Analysis of Multivariate and High-
Dimensional Data................................15
Applications of Group Theory to Atoms,
Molecules, and Solids..........................15
Applied Computational Aerodynamics.....14
Art of Electronics, The.............................17
Art of Lecturing, The...............................20
Ashtekar, Abhay.....................................17
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy.........2
Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy......3
Auletta, Gennaro......................................8
B and Particle Groups...............................6
Baaquie, Belal E.......................................1
Bachmann, Michael................................17
Barenblatt, Grigory Isaakovich................14
Baumann, Daniel......................................2
Bayesian Probability Theory....................15
Berger, Beverly.......................................17
Bethe Wavefunction, The..........................2
Bettini, Alessandro...................................8
Binder, Kurt............................................12
Biophysics of DNA..................................16
Bohidar, Himadri B....................................5
Boucher, Wayne......................................19
Brambilla, Massimo..................................6
Brizard, A. J............................................12
Brown, William.......................................21
Bühler, Oliver..........................................12
Bush, Eliot..............................................19
C Frisch, Mathias.......................................10
Calculus for the Ambitious......................15
Caldeira, A. O...........................................8
Cambridge Companion to Einstein, The.....3
Casalderrey-Solana, Jorge.........................1
Casquilho, João Paulo...............................9
Causal Reasoning in Physics...................10
Caux, Jean-Sébastien...............................2
Cecotti, Sergio..........................................1
Certain Uncertainty, A...............................9
Chang, Mou-Hsiung.................................8
Chang, William S. C..................................6
Charlier, Jean-Christophe..........................5
Chen, Sow-Hsin........................................4
Chu, Hong-Son.........................................7
Chung, T. J..............................................13
Co, Tomas B...........................................15
Coleman, Piers.........................................4
Collins, Harry..........................................20
Commins, Eugene D.................................7
Computational Fluid Dynamics...............13
Computing for Biologists........................19
Computing Universe, The........................19
Concise Text on Advanced Linear
Algebra, A...........................................15
Convective Heat and Mass Transfer.........13
Cooper, Leon N.......................................10
Golowich, Eugene....................................9
Critical Dynamics......................................5 Golub, Leon...........................................20
Cummings, Russell M.............................14 Goodstein, David......................................3
Gravity...................................................18
D Gravity and Strings...................................2
Green, Simon F.......................................18
Dark Energy...........................................18
Gregersen, Niels Henrik............................3
Dark Matter Problem, The.......................18
Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in
Davies, Paul..............................................3
Statistical Physics, A.............................12
Davis, Christopher C.................................7
Guided Tour of Mathematical Methods
Deift, Percy.............................................16
for the Physical Sciences, A..................14
Di Castro, Carlo........................................4
Gunton, James D....................................16
Difference Equations by Differential
Equation Methods.................................2
Discrete or Continuous?.........................11 H
Donoghue, John F.....................................9 Hagar, Amit............................................11
Dose, Volker...........................................15 Harwit, Martin........................................11
Drummond, Peter D..................................7 Heat Transfer Physics..............................14
Dynamics...............................................13 Hemmo, Meir.........................................11
Dynamics of the Standard Model..............9 Hey, Tony...............................................19
Hill, Winfield..........................................17
Hillery, Mark.............................................7
E
Hodges, Dewey H...................................13
Einstein’s Opponents..............................11
Holstein, Barry R.......................................9
Electromagnetic Scattering by Particles
Horowitz, Paul........................................17
Huang, Yu-tin...........................................1
Elements of Friction Theory and
Hübsch, Tristan.........................................8
Nanotribology.......................................4
Hudson, Dominic A.................................13
Ellialtıoğlu, Şinasi...................................15
Hutchinson, Ian H...................................11
Elvang, Henriette......................................1
Hydon, Peter E..........................................2
Engel, Gregory S.....................................16
Engström, Olof.........................................5
Erdmenger, Johanna.................................1 I
Esposito, Giampiero..................................7 Ideal MHD.............................................12
Esposito, Salvatore...................................1 In Search of the True Universe.................11
Inflation and String Theory........................2
Information and the Nature of Reality.......3
F
Introduction to Computational
Fabian, Andrew......................................21
Stochastic PDEs, An.............................12
Fleisch, Daniel..........................................3
Introduction to Elementary Particle
Flow, Deformation and Fracture..............14
Physics..................................................8
Foa Torres, Luis E. F...................................5
Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology,
Forrester, Peter.......................................16
An......................................................17
Fortunato, Mauro.....................................8
Introduction to Graphene-Based
Freidberg, Jeffrey P..................................12
Nanomaterials.......................................5
Introduction to Macroscopic Quantum
Fultz, Brent..............................................5
Phenomena and Quantum Dissipation,
Fundamentals and Applications of
An........................................................8
Micro- and Nanofibers...........................5
Introduction to Many-Body Physics...........4
Fundamentals of Polymer Physics and
Introduction to Modern Digital
Molecular Biophysics.............................5
Holography...........................................7
Fundamentals, Properties, and
Introduction to Nanofiber Materials..........5
Applications of Polymer
Introduction to Nonlinear Optics...............6
Nanocomposites....................................4
Introduction to Practical Laboratory
Optics, An..............................................6
G Introduction to Statistical Physics..............9
Gao, Shan..............................................10 Introduction to the AdS/CFT
Garban, Christophe................................10 Correspondence....................................1
García-Matos, Marta................................6 Introduction to the Engineering of Fast
Gardner, Martin......................................21 Nuclear Reactors, An.............................8
Gaseous Radiation Detectors....................9 Introduction to the Sun and Stars, An......18
Gaudin, Michel.........................................2 Isenberg, James......................................17
Gauge/Gravity Duality..............................1
Gauge/String Duality, Hot QCD and J
Heavy Ion Collisions...............................1
Jacobs, Kurt..............................................7
General Relativity and Gravitation...........17
James, J. F.................................................6
Gerstner, Wulfram..................................16
Janssen, Michel........................................3
Ghiaasiaan, S. Mostafa...........................13
Jaroszkiewicz, George...............................2
Ghulinyan, Mher.......................................6
Jones, Mark H.................................. 17, 18
Gnecco, Enrico.........................................4
Journey through the Universe, A..............19
Golem at Large, The...............................20
Judd, Anthony M......................................8

K Neuronal Dynamics................................16
Kakkar, Rita..............................................2
Kaufman, A. N........................................12
Kaviany, Massoud..................................14
Khomskii, Daniel I.....................................5
Kinnaman, Laura......................................3
Kistler, Werner M....................................16
Knots and Borromean Rings, Rep-Tiles,
and Eight Queens................................21
Ko, Frank K...............................................5
Koby, Geoffrey S.....................................11
Koch, Inge..............................................15
Koo, Joseph..............................................4
Körner, T. W............................................15
L Paninski, Liam........................................16
Lambourne, Robert J. A...........................17
Landau, David P......................................12
Lasers and Electro-optics..........................7
Lehner, Christoph.....................................3
Li, Er-Ping................................................7
Li, Shuiqing............................................17
Li, Tatsien...............................................15
Libeskind-Hadas, Ran.............................19
Life........................................................21
Light Localisation and Lasing....................6
Linden, Wolfgang von der.......................15
Liu, Hong.................................................1
Liu, Jung-Ping..........................................7
Lord, Gabriel J........................................12
Lugiato, Luigi...........................................6
M Powers, Joseph M...................................14
MacCallum, Malcolm..............................17
Magnetoconvection................................12
Magnetohydrodynamics of the Sun.........12
Malherbe, Jean-Marie.............................13
Marmo, Giuseppe.....................................7
Marshall, Jeffery S...................................17
Mason, William H...................................14
Mateos, David..........................................1
Mathematical Methods in Engineering....14
McAllister, Liam........................................2
McDaniel, David R..................................14
Methods of Applied Mathematics for
Engineers and Scientists......................15
Meyer, Ernst.............................................4
Miele, Gennaro.........................................7
Miller, G.................................................15
Mishchenko, Michael I..............................6
Models of Life........................................16
Mohseni, Masoud..................................16
Molland, Anthony F.................................13
Morison, Ian..................................... 19, 20
Morton, Scott A......................................14
MOS System, The......................................5
N Raimondi, Roberto...................................4
Năstase, Horaţiu.......................................1
Nahar, Sultana N......................................3
Nanostructures and Nanotechnology........4
Natelson, Douglas....................................4
‘Nature and the Greeks’ and ‘Science
and Humanism’...................................11
Nature of Prominences and their Role in
Space Weather (IAU S300)...................13
Naud, Richard........................................16
Nearest Star...........................................20
Index 23
Roche, Stephan........................................5
New, Geoffrey..........................................6 Roithmayr, Carlos M...............................13
Noise Sensitivity of Boolean Functions Romik, Dan..............................................9
and Percolation...................................10 Rose, Joseph L........................................13
Nonlinear Optical Systems........................6 Rovelli, Carlo..........................................18
Numerical Analysis for Engineers and
Scientists.............................................15 S
Sanders, Robert H............................. 11, 18
O Sauli, Fabio..............................................9
Observational Molecular Astronomy..........3 Scattering Amplitudes in Gauge Theory
Omar, Yasser..........................................16 and Gravity............................................1
Ortín, Tomás.............................................2 Scattering Methods in Complex Fluids......4
Schmieder, Brigitte.................................13
Schrödinger, Erwin..................................11
P
Schwartz, Matthew D...............................2
Pagan, Daniel L......................................16
Science and Human Experience...............10
Sen, Mihir..............................................14
Pápay, Gyuri...........................................19
Serjeant, Stephen...................................17
Parisi, Giorgio...........................................8
Shardlow, Tony.......................................12
Pasachoff, Jay M.....................................20
Shenker, Orly R.......................................11
Path Integrals and Hamiltonians...............1
Ship Resistance and Propulsion...............13
Pavesi, Lorenzo........................................6
Shiryayev, Andrey...................................16
Phase Transitions in Materials...................5
Silverman, Mark P.....................................9
Physics and Partial Differential
Singular Universe and the Reality of
Equations............................................15
Time, The.............................................10
Physics of Ettore Majorana, The................1
Sinha, Alok.............................................14
Pinch, Trevor...........................................20
Smolin, Lee............................................10
Plasmonic Nanoelectronics and Sensing....7
Sneppen, Kim.........................................16
Plenio, Martin B......................................16
Snieder, Roel..........................................14
Poisson, Eric...........................................18
Statistical Mechanics and Applications
Poon, Ting-Chung.....................................7
in Condensed Matter.............................4
Pourdeyhimi, Behnam...............................5
Steif, Jeffrey E.........................................10
Powell, Catherine E................................12
Stevens, Tim J.........................................19
Stewart, John M.....................................15
Pradhan, Anil K.........................................3
Student’s Guide to Numerical Methods,
Prati, Franco.............................................6
A........................................................11
Priest, Eric..............................................12
Student’s Guide to Waves, A.....................3
Principles of Discrete Time Mechanics.......2
Sudarshan, George...................................7
Principles of Optics for Engineers..............6
Supersymmetric Field Theories..................1
Proctor, M. R. E.......................................12
Surprising Mathematics of Longest
Protective Measurement and Quantum
Increasing Subsequences, The................9
Reality.................................................10
Protein Condensation.............................16
Python for Scientists...............................15 T
Python Programming for Biology............19 Tartaglia, Piero.........................................4
Täuber, Uwe C..........................................5
Q Teixeira, Paulo Ivo Cortez..........................9
Theory of Inelastic Scattering and
Qin, Tiehu..............................................15
Absorption of X-rays..............................4
Quantum Effects in Biology.....................16
Thermal Physics........................................3
Quantum Field Theory and the Standard
Thermodynamics and Statistical
Model...................................................2
Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems.17
Quantum Measurement Theory and its
Thiel, David V..........................................20
Applications..........................................7
Torner, Lluis..............................................6
Quantum Mechanics............................ 7, 8
Toussaint, Udo von.................................15
Quantum Stochastics................................8
Tracy, E. R...............................................12
Quantum Theory of Nonlinear Optics, The.. 7
Transition Metal Compounds....................5
Tsujikawa, Shinji....................................18
R Turnock, Stephen R.................................13
Rajagopal, Krishna...................................1
U
Ramakrishna, Seeram...............................5
Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Solid Media.13
Random Matrix Theory, Interacting
Unger, Roberto Mangabeira....................10
Particle Systems and Integrable
Systems...............................................16
Ray Tracing and Beyond..........................12 V
Research Methods for Engineers.............20 van Veenendaal, Michel............................4
Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy...........11 van Wijk, Kasper....................................14
Richardson, A. S......................................12 Vibration of Mechanical Systems.............14
Road to Maxwell’s Demon, The...............11 Vidotto, Francesca..................................18
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Viti, Serena..............................................3 Weiss, N. O.............................................12 Y

Vologodskii, Alexander...........................16 Wiedemann, Urs Achim............................1 Yang, Yisong..........................................15
Will, Clifford M.......................................18 Yarin, Alexander L.....................................5
W Williams, David A.....................................3
Wolfram, Thomas...................................15
Wan, Yuqin...............................................5
Wonders of Light, The...............................6
Waves and Mean Flows..........................12
Wu, S. T..................................................13
Wazeck, Milena......................................11
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