Author: Cliff BurgessPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521860369
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
This 2006 book uses the standard model as a vehicle for introducing quantum field theory.
The Standard Model
Author: Cliff BurgessPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521860369
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
This 2006 book uses the standard model as a vehicle for introducing quantum field theory.
Moon
Author: Viorel BadescuPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642279694
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
The Earth has limited material and energy resources. Further development of the humanity will require going beyond our planet for mining and use of extraterrestrial mineral resources and search of power sources. The exploitation of the natural resources of the Moon is a first natural step on this direction. Lunar materials may contribute to the betterment of conditions of people on Earth but they also may be used to establish permanent settlements on the Moon. This will allow developing new technologies, systems and flight operation techniques to continue space exploration. In fact, a new branch of human civilization could be established permanently on Moon in the next century. But, meantime, an inventory and proper social assessment of Moon’s prospective energy and material resources is required. This book investigates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Moon with energy and other vital resources. The book collects together recent proposals and innovative options and solutions. It is a useful source of condensed information for specialists involved in current and impending Moon-related activities and a good starting point for young researchers.
Spacelab 2
Author: Density Functional Methods In Physics
Author: Reiner M. DreizlerPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1475708181
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Lectures in High-energy Astrophysics
Author: Goddard Space Flight CenterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astrophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
X-Ray and Neutron Dynamical Diffraction
Author: André AuthierPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461558794
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
This volume collects the proceedings of the 23rd International Course of Crystallography, entitled "X-ray and Neutron Dynamical Diffraction, Theory and Applications," which took place in the fascinating setting of Erice in Sicily, Italy. It was run as a NATO Advanced Studies Institute with A. Authier (France) and S. Lagomarsino (Italy) as codirectors, and L. Riva di Sanseverino and P. Spadon (Italy) as local organizers, R. Colella (USA) and B. K. Tanner (UK) being the two other members of the organizing committee. It was attended by about one hundred participants from twenty four different countries. Two basic theories may be used to describe the diffraction of radiation by crystalline matter. The first one, the so-called geometrical, or kinematical theory, is approximate and is applicable to small, highly imperfect crystals. It is used for the determination of crystal structures and describes the diffraction of powders and polycrystalline materials. The other one, the so-called dynamical theory, is applicable to perfect or nearly perfect crystals. For that reason, dynamical diffraction of X-rays and neutrons constitutes the theoretical basis of a great variety of applications such as: • the techniques used for the characterization of nearly perfect high technology materials, semiconductors, piezoelectric, electrooptic, ferroelectric, magnetic crystals, • the X-ray optical devices used in all modem applications of Synchrotron Radiation (EXAFS, High Resolution X-ray Diffractometry, magnetic and nuclear resonant scattering, topography, etc. ), and • X-ray and neutron interferometry.
Extreme Solar Particle Storms
Author: Fusa MiyakePublisher: Programme: Aas-Iop Astronomy
ISBN: 9780750322300
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Extreme Solar Particle Storms: The hostile Sun provides a consolidated review of our current understanding of extreme solar events, or black swans, that leave our technological society vulnerable. Written by experts at the forefront of the growing field of solar storms, this book will be of interest to students and researchers, as well as those curious about the threat that our Sun poses to the modern world.
Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Author: Thomas Albert LittlefieldPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468414704
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
After the death of Dr. Littlefield it was decided that I should undertake the revision ofthe whole of Atomic and Nuclear Physics: an Introduction for the third edition, and it was soon apparent that major changes were necessary. I am confident that these changes would have had Dr. Littlefield's approval. The prime consideration for the present edition has been to modernize at a minimum cost. As much as possible of the second edition has therefore been retained, but where changes have been made they have been fairly drastic. Thus the chapters on fine structure, wave mechanics, the vector model of the atom, Pauli's principle and the Zeeman effect have been completely restructured. The chapters on nuclear models, cosmic rays, fusion systems and fundamental particles have been brought up to date while a new chapter on charm and the latest ideas on quarks has been included. It is hoped that the presentation of the last named will give readers a feeling that physics research can be full of adventure and surprises.
Nanoscience and Engineering in Superconductivity
Author: Victor MoshchalkovPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 364215137X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
For emerging energy saving technologies superconducting materials with superior performance are needed. Such materials can be developed by manipulating the "elementary building blocks" through nanostructuring. For superconductivity the "elementary blocks" are Cooper pair and fluxon (vortex). This book presents new ways how to modify superconductivity and vortex matter through nanostructuring and the use of nanoscale magnetic templates. The basic nano-effects, vortex and vortex-antivortex patterns, vortex dynamics, Josephson phenomena, critical currents, and interplay between superconductivity and ferromagnetism at the nanoscale are discussed. Potential applications of nanostructured superconductors are also presented in the book.
Planetary Atmospheric Electricity
Author: François LeblancPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387876642
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive discussion of all issues related to atmospheric electricity in our solar system. It details atmospheric electricity on Earth and other planets and discusses the development of instruments used for observation.