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Adaptation in dynamical systems Adaptation in dynamical systems Ivan Tyukin "In the context of this book, adaptation is taken to mean a feature of a system aimed at achieving the best possible performance, when mathematical models of the environment and the system itself are… OL15976862W
Fizzics Fizzics F. Ronald Young "We've all spent summers past blowing bubbles in the backyard. But the humble bubble (and its opposite, the droplet) are fascinating cornerstones of the world around us. This book, breathtaking in it… OL15988625W
Handbook of magnetic measurements Handbook of magnetic measurements Sławomir Tumański "While magnetic devices are used in a range of applications, the availability of up-to-date books on magnetic measurements is quite limited. Collecting state-of-the-art knowledge from information sca… OL15991522W
Field theory of non-equilibrium systems Field theory of non-equilibrium systems Alex Kamenev "The physics of non-equilibrium many-body systems is one of the most rapidly expanding areas of theoretical physics. Traditionally used in the study of laser physics and superconducting kinetics, the… OL16002333W
Physics Physics John D. Cutnell "Cutnell and Johnson's 9th edition of Physics continues to offer material to help the development of conceptual understanding, and show the relevance of physics to readers lives and future careers"-- OL16014459W
Computational fluid dynamics Computational fluid dynamics F. Magoulès "This reference concentrates on advanced techniques of computational fluid dynamics. It offers illustrations of new developments of classical methods as well as recent methods that appear in the fiel… OL16113763W
A Universe from Nothing A Universe from Nothing Lawrence Maxwell Krauss "Internationally known theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss offers provocative, revelatory answers to the most basic philosophical questions: Where did our universe come from?… OL16142215W
Thermal physics Thermal physics Allen L. Wasserman "Thermodynamics has benefited from nearly 100 years of parallel development with quantum mechanics. As a result, thermal physics has been considerably enriched in concepts, technique and purpose, and… OL16142746W
Statistical physics of liquids at freezing and beyond Statistical physics of liquids at freezing and beyond Shankar P. Das "Exploring important theories for understanding freezing and the liquid-glass transition, this book is useful for graduate students and researchers in soft-condensed matter physics, chemical physics … OL16173839W
Dynamical heterogeneities in glasses, colloids, and granular media Dynamical heterogeneities in glasses, colloids, and granular media Ludovic Berthier "Most of the solid materials we use in everyday life, from plastics to cosmetic gels exist under a non-crystalline, amorphous form: they are glasses. Yet, we are still seeking a fundamental explanati… OL16190688W
Ordinary geniuses Ordinary geniuses Gino Segrè "A biography of two maverick scientists whose intellectual wanderlust kick-started modern genomics and cosmology. Max Delbruck and George Gamow, the so-called ordinary geniuses of Segrè's third book,… OL16317739W
Dynamic force spectroscopy and biomolecular recognition Dynamic force spectroscopy and biomolecular recognition Anna Rita Bizzarri "Molecular recognition or biorecognition is the heart of all biological interactions. Originating from protein stretching experiments, dynamical force spectroscopy allows for the extraction of detail… OL16318330W
Graphene Graphene M. I. Kat︠s︡nelʹson "Graphene is the thinnest known material, a sheet of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal cells a single atom thick, and yet stronger than diamond. It has potentially significant applications in nanote… OL16318483W
Knocking on heaven's door Knocking on heaven's door Lisa Randall "From the one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World"-- and bestselling author of Warped Passages--an exhilarating and readable overview of the latest ideas in physics and a rou… OL16342081W
Neutrons, nuclei, and matter Neutrons, nuclei, and matter J. Byrne "Hailed as "an excellent survey" by Physics Today, this encyclopedic reference volume covers virtually every aspect of neutron physics. Its accessible treatment constitutes a major compilation of fun… OL16360646W
The ultimate book of Saturday science The ultimate book of Saturday science N. A. Downie "The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science is Neil Downie's biggest and most astounding compendium yet of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It m… OL16461812W
Physics of radio-frequency plasmas Physics of radio-frequency plasmas Pascal Chabert "Low-temperature radio-frequency plasmas are essential in various sectors of advanced technology, from micro-engineering to spacecraft propulsion systems and efficient sources of light. The subject l… OL16516836W
Microelectronics to nanoelectronics Microelectronics to nanoelectronics Anupama B. Kaul "This book gives a comprehensive cross-section of promising MEMS and nanotechnologies that are important to the future growth of the electronics industry. International experts in academia and leadin… OL16645800W
Henri Poincaré Henri Poincaré Jeremy J. Gray "Henri Poincaré (1854-1912) was not just one of the most inventive, versatile, and productive mathematicians of all time--he was also a leading physicist who almost won a Nobel Prize for physics and … OL16672140W
Introduction to the physics of waves Introduction to the physics of waves Tim Freegarde "Balancing concise mathematical analysis with the real-world examples and practical applications that inspire students, this textbook provides a clear and approachable introduction to the physics of … OL16695039W
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