An abridged, student-oriented edition of Hillel's earlier published "Environmental Soil Physics", this is a more succinct elucidation of the physical principles and processes governing the behavior of soil and the vital role it plays in both natural and managed ecosystems. The textbook is self-conta[...]

Covers the physical principles underlying the behavior of glaciers - terrestrial ice bodies originating as accumulations of snow - including mountain glaciers, small ice caps, ice sheets, and shelves. This book also deals with interactions between ice sheets and the ocean and atmosphere, and paleocl[...]

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. This series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high[...]

There has been a huge infusion of ideas in the field of solar cells over the last many years and, nanostructures and nanomaterials have revolutionized the possibilities for technological advances. This work covers advances in nanomaterials and thin films that pave the way to cheaper, more efficient [...]

Intended for a first course in modern physics, following an introductory course in physics with calculus, Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers begins with a brief and focused account of the historical events leading to the formulation of modern quantum theory, while later chapters delve into [...]

Physics is really important to game programmers who need to know how to add physical realism to their games. They need to take into account the laws of physics when creating a simulation or game engine, particularly in 3D computer graphics, for the purpose of making the effects appear more real to t[...]

"Physics of Condensed Matter" is designed for a two-semester graduate course on condensed matter physics for students in physics and materials science. While the book offers fundamental ideas and topic areas of condensed matter physics, it also includes many recent topics of interest on which gradua[...]

A description of dissipative phenomena, taking place in biology, and non-dissipative (conservative) phenomena which is more relevant to physics. It extends our understanding of nonlinear phenomena in biology and physics from the extreme/optimal perspective.[...]

Principles of Environmental Physics: Plants, Animals, and the Atmosphere, 4e, provides a basis for understanding the complex physical interactions of plants and animals with their natural environment. It is the essential reference to provide environmental and ecological scientists and researchers wi[...]

Includes an analysis of the physics of light and sound, and how our eyes and ears detect them. This title offers an alternative route to science literacy for those interested in the arts, music and photography.[...]

Focuses on specific device research problems connected with this emerging technology. The first part presents hydrogenated amorphous silicon type alloys; the second part discusses amorphous chalcogenides. A reference source for solid state scientists and engineers, and a useful self-contained int[...]