Christiane Ziegler 
Einführung in die Materialwissenschaften: Physikalisch-chemische Grundlagen und Anwendungen [PDF ebook] 

First published in 1993: This book is an outgrowth of fiber optic design courses given by the author. …

Comprehensive yet concise, The Physics and Technology of Laser Resonators presents both the fundamentals and latest developments in laser resonator technology, including specific case studies. The …

Nuclear Systems, Volume I: Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals, Third Edition , provides an in-depth introduction to nuclear power, focusing on thermal hydraulic design and analysis of the nuclear core an …

The usage of building energy accounts for 30–40% of total energy consumption in developed countries, exceeding the amount for industry or transportation. Around 50% energy for building services is co …

In tribute to the memory of Sergei Akhmanov, a pioneer in the field, Frontiers in Nonlinear Optics presents an overview of quantum electronics and nonlinear optics. The contributors, world leaders in …

Graphene has many unique properties that have generated tremendous interest in the scientific community and make it suitable for several applications. The tuning of graphene’s Fermi level by the modu …

Exploring how to counteract the world”s energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this volume covers the production methods, properties, storage, engine tests, system modification, …

‘Real black magic calculus’ is how Albert Einstein described quantum mechanics in a letter in 1925. Quantum mechanics is now rather more widely understood by physicists, but still many ‘outsiders’ ar …