Everything You Need to Know About Black Holes
Shadow of an Extra Dimension
What exactly are black holes? Astronomers take spectacular photographs of these objects, but theoretical physicists are racking their brains trying to understand how they are formed and what will be their final fate. It is believed that they are the solution to one of the greatest challenges, i.e. the enormous difference between Einstein's model of gravity and quantum mechanics. Both theories describe our nature extremely accurately on a large scale and on a small scale. The former is a deterministic theory, while the latter is far from deterministic. Bringing these…
What are black holes? They may hold the key to unifying Einstein’s gravity and quantum mechanics. Are they the final stage of a collapsing star? Or do primordial black holes reveal a different origin? This book presents the latest insights into these enormous challenges.
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The book presents a lucid analysis of quantum mechanics, with a strong emphasis on comprehending the fundamentals. Based on Dirac’s bra(c)ket notation, the essential mathematical formalism is developed and found to be useful in explaining the latest topics of interest, like Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Stimulated Emission and Absorption of Radiations, Ammonia Maser, Quantum Computing, etc. This book is laden with a rich collection of fully solved examples for focusing on understanding the concepts. One of the chapters presents a thorough formalism of angular momentum algebra. This formalism is tested specifically…
This lucid analysis of quantum mechanics emphasizes the fundamentals using Dirac’s notation. It explains the latest topics, like Quantum Computing, and features a rich collection of solved examples. This comprehensive text is ideal for graduate and research students in physics.
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This book is a comprehensive monograph on Albert Einstein’s Odyssey to Special and General Relativity. This second edition brings together the most recent studies regarding the discovery of Special Relativity between 1895 and 1905 and pertaining to the genesis of General Relativity between 1905 and 1918. The book encompasses an in-depth historiographical analysis of Einstein’s theory of relativity and Einstein’s own derivations and philosophical perspectives of his work. The first chapter provides a narrative of Einstein’s early life until 1914 without resorting to hagiography. The second chapter discusses Fin de…
This book is a monograph on Albert Einstein’s odyssey to Special and General Relativity. Bringing together recent studies, it offers an in-depth analysis of the genesis of his theories, Einstein’s own derivations, and the philosophical perspectives of his work.
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This textbook provides an introduction to physics for first-year undergraduate students of geology and related disciplines, such as Earth and marine sciences, environmental science and geography. The textbook covers all the topics traditionally included in basic physics courses, emphasizing the fundamental concepts of physics to explain various geological phenomena. While maintaining mathematical rigor, the book uses basic and intermediate math skills to enhance comprehension. One of the notable features of this book is the proposed methodology to consolidate the comprehension of physics in students of the geological sciences; unlike more…
This textbook provides an introduction to physics for undergraduate students of geology and Earth sciences. It explains basic physics theories first, which are then applied to geological phenomena, using accessible math with figures and solved problems.
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The best way to explore technology is by gaining a better understanding of the fundamental principles of physics. This book has been authored to cater a complete syllabus of Sem-I and Sem-II papers in the first-year Engineering Physics course and BSc Physics course of all autonomous, affiliated, and conducted Colleges and Universities at PAN India level. This book is written in clear and simple English and is enriched with extraordinary illustrations that relate to everyday life events, ensuring that the student comprehends and easily engages with each chapter. Every chapter…
Explore technology by understanding the fundamental principles of physics. For first-year Engineering and BSc courses, this book uses simple English and illustrations from everyday life to explain core concepts. With simplified derivations, solved problems, exercises, and MCQs.
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This comprehensive Basics of Digital Electronics book is designed for both students and teachers, offering a clear and engaging introduction to the subject. Written in simple, easy-to-understand language, it breaks down complex concepts into digestible sections. Each chapter is supported by neat, self-explanatory diagrams that make learning more intuitive and visual. The book also includes numerous solved examples to illustrate key principles and help students grasp the practical applications of digital electronics. To reinforce learning, it provides a wide range of numerical problems, multiple-choice questions, and review questions at the…
This book offers a clear introduction to digital electronics. Written in simple language, it breaks down complex concepts with diagrams, solved examples, and numerous practice questions for self-assessment. Ideal for students, teachers, and independent study.
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This book presents 10 specific actions to be undertaken in order to provide results of practical relevance in seismology. From the statistical analysis of earthquakes, we can estimate the earthquake mean recurrence time and the probability of occurrence of the next earthquake. In addition, through statistical analysis, we can identify correlated foreshocks and estimate the occurrence time of the main shock. As the book shows, the general state of seismicity of a given seismic region can be assessed by statistical means, in particular the earthquake entropy. From measurements of the…
This book presents 10 actions for practical results in seismology. Through statistical analysis, we can estimate the probability of the next earthquake and identify foreshocks. From seismic waves, we can deduce an earthquake’s energy, magnitude, and the fault’s orientation.
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Underwater acoustics is important in all underwater sonar systems for object detection, classification, surveillance and for communications links for military and civilian purposes. Sound is also a major tool for studying the ocean environment and the interaction of sound and marine life in general. Understanding Ocean Acoustics emphasises such applications and issues relevant to studies of the ocean environment and aquatic life. Its focus is therefore environmental research and development using low frequencies relevant to fish and sea mammals. For such frequencies, the geoacoustic properties of the bottom cannot be…
Sound is a major tool for studying the ocean environment and marine life. Understanding Ocean Acoustics focuses on environmental research using low frequencies relevant to fish and sea mammals, covering geoacoustic properties missing in most books on underwater acoustics.
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The book is written with the goal of assisting teaching physics to first year engineering students at university level. The students are introduced to the needed mathematical background in the beginning which introduces the concept of motion. These concepts are expanded to cover different topics in classical mechanics, oscillation, radiation, thermodynamics and fluidics. The book by no means replaces specialized courses. It is however an introductory course in itself that touches upon those topics at a basic fundamental level. The contents of the book are written based on the authors’…
This introductory physics course is for first-year engineering students. Based on the authors’ teaching experiences, it covers classical mechanics, oscillation, radiation, thermodynamics, and fluidics to ease the transition for students who struggle with the topic.
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The Trinity of Mass and Newton’s Way
From the Principia
This monograph studies the idea that there is only a single concept of mass in physics. Notably, this is so not since Albert Einstein, as is the canonical reading, but since Isaac Newton. Sir Isaac Newton in his Principia (1687) introduced mass as a measure of inertia. Newton then deduced that mass also measures weight. Newton also proved that this very same inertial mass finds itself at the source of gravitational attraction. Hence, the twentieth-century distinction between inertial, gravitational and gravitating mass may be didactically useful, but does no justice…
This book argues that physics has only one concept of mass, an idea that originates not with Einstein, but with Isaac Newton. In his Principia, Newton introduced mass as a single measure of inertia, weight, and gravity. So why was this true legacy so profoundly misunderstood?
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Many-body Theory
Normal Fermi Liquid
The interaction of bodies blurs the concept of independent particles. This book presents a way of accommodating the interaction in ensembles of many interacting fermions, like electrons in solids, or H e 3 at low temperatures. The theory of interacting fermions at zero temperatures is described, and its application to the quasiparticle picture is thoroughly investigated, with the aim of relating Landau's theory of the normal Fermi liquid to the quantum-mechanical interaction effects. The reader should have a background knowledge of quantum mechanics, statistical physics and quantum-field theory. The book…
This book presents a theory of many interacting fermions, relating Landau’s theory of the normal Fermi liquid to quantum-mechanical effects. It derives the interaction function, investigates the validity of the quasiparticle concept, and estimates the ground-state energy.
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The book is devoted to the description of physical effects caused by resonant scattering of quasiparticles by isolated impurity atoms, which can localize electrons and phonons in nanosystems. It takes as its starting point the model of local perturbations by I.M. Lifshits, within which short-range impurity atoms are located at random points of the system. The role of a single impurity center in such systems increases with decreasing size. This book presents the first-ever application of the method of local perturbations to describe the physical properties of a wide range…
This book describes physical effects caused by impurity atoms that localize electrons and phonons in nanosystems. It presents the first-ever application of the method of local perturbations to describe the physical properties of a wide range of nanosystems.
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Embark on a journey into the quantum realm with ‘Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials’ exploring the profound impact of atomically thin wonders on quantum science and technology. From graphene’s ground-breaking discovery to advancements in transition metal dichalcogenides, delve into their fundamental properties, synthesis techniques, and applications in nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and quantum computing. This book uncovers the unique electronic, optical, and mechanical properties, exploring intricate crystal structures, quantum phenomena, and cutting-edge characterization methods, with insights from leading experts, thereby shaping revolutionary advancements. This comprehensive overview navigates through the latest research trends, emerging topics,…
Explore the quantum realm of 2D materials. From graphene to transition metal dichalcogenides, delve into their fundamental properties and applications in nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and quantum computing. Uncover the latest breakthroughs with insights from leading experts.
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Post-Newtonian Hydrodynamics
Theory and Applications
This book introduces and develops post-Newtonian kinetic and phenomenological theories in a self-contained manner. The starting point for phenomenological theory is Einstein’s field equations from which the first and second post-Newtonian approximations are derived. Within phenomenological theory, Eulerian hydrodynamic equations are obtained and the conservation laws are derived. The kinetic counterpart of the theory is developed within the framework of Boltzmann equation, where the post-Newtonian equilibrium distribution function and the hydrodynamic equations are determined. Some astrophysical applications of post-Newtonian hydrodynamic equations, such as stellar structure models for stars, the spherically…
This book develops post-Newtonian kinetic and phenomenological theories, deriving hydrodynamic equations and exploring astrophysical applications like stellar structure, Jeans instability, and galaxy rotation curves. For physicists, astrophysicists, and advanced students.
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This book introduces students of physics and nuclear engineering to reactor physics in a simple and intuitive way. It presents and explains the main mathematical concepts and ideas of reactor physics in a very simple form, but without losing scientific or mathematical rigour. It is an ideal book for dealing with and getting started with radioactivity calculations or basic problems in reactor physics.
This book introduces reactor physics in a simple, intuitive way. It explains key mathematical concepts without losing scientific rigour, making it ideal for getting started with radioactivity calculations or basic problems in reactor physics.
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This is a research book centered on quantum-mechanical scattering in macroscopic targets, which may lead to coherent scattering on a macroscopic scale. Specific conditions for the occurrence of coherent scattering are formulated. X- and gamma rays, neutron and neutrino scattering, and electron scattering are examined, as well as light scattering and the Moessbauer effect. Coherence domains are introduced, and their role in scattering is explored. The momentum and energy transfer to the target, as well as the force acting upon the target are emphasized, for both atomic and macroscopic targets.…
This book explores quantum-mechanical scattering in macroscopic targets and the conditions for coherent scattering on a macroscopic scale. It introduces coherence domains and examines their role in scattering, emphasizing the momentum and energy transfer to the target.
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This book explores the mechanics of smart nanocomposite sandwich plates, discussing various relevant theories of mechanical analysis such as buckling, vibration and dynamic instability. It presents different models for obtaining the effective material properties of nanocomposite structures such as Mori-Tanaka, mixture, micro-electro-mechanical and Halpin-Tsai. In addition, the basic equations for smart materials are introduced, while the governing equations for various examples are derived on the basis of the energy method and Hamilton’s principle.
This book explores the mechanics of smart nanocomposite sandwich plates, covering theories of buckling, vibration and dynamic instability. It presents models for material properties and derives governing equations using the energy method and Hamilton’s principle.
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This book is devoted to the ways of further development of pyrometry. A feature of pyrometry is that pyrometers are always calibrated by BB (blackbody), but the radiation spectrum of real objects differs from the radiation spectrum of BB. Therefore, a perfectly calibrated pyrometer will accurately measure the temperature of BB, but it will measure the temperature of a real object emitting differently from BB with an error. The more the intensity and spectrum of radiation of the measured object and BB differ, the greater this error. Therefore, pyrometer measurements…
Pyrometers are calibrated for blackbodies (BB), but real objects radiate differently, causing measurement errors. This book proposes original correction methods that account for an object’s radiation spectrum and its temperature dependence to increase the accuracy of pyrometry.
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This ground-breaking book is about the emerging academic and practical study of subtle energies, which historically, have not been easy to detect. The unique experiments, numerous measurements, and resulting data presented here, have been collected over 30 years of research. The findings have resulted from pioneering discoveries leading to equations, graphs, universal constants, formulae, and laws of nature that eventually connect to cosmology, and the structure of the universe. The book proves, with high scientific and mathematical precision, that consciousness involves more than just the brain, but actually depends on…
The unique experiments, numerous measurements, and resulting data presented here, have been collected over 30 years of research and prove with scientific precision, that consciousness involves more than just the brain, but actually depends on the very fabric of the universe.
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This textbook is a unique treatise on the present status of particle physics summarised for physics students at an introductory level: it provides insights into the essential experimental and theoretical techniques needed to start research at modern high energy accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. The first three parts of the book discuss the experimental and phenomenological aspects at a level suitable for MSc students, but BSc students interested in particle physics will also find useful information there. The fourth part is oriented to advanced MSc or…
This textbook is a unique treatise on the present status of particle physics summarised for physics students at an introductory level: it provides insights into essential experimental and theoretical techniques and will gradually deepen the reader’s understanding of the field.
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