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hardcover. The book treats all aspects of solar magnetism. Several contributions deal with the solar dynamo, the driver of many solar phenomena. Other contributions treat the transport and emergence of the magnetic flux through the outer layers of the Sun. Editor(s): Thompson, M. J.; Balogh, A. G.; Culhane, J. L.; Nordlund, A.; Solanki, S. K. (Institute of Astronomy, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland); Zahn, Jean-Paul. Series: Space Sciences Series of ISSI. Num Pages: 436 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PGS; PHK; PHVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441902382
- ISBN
- 9781441902382
Hardback
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€ 123.83
€ 123.83
hardcover. Aims at graduate students and researchers in mathematical and theoretical physics interested in the applications of the two-component spinor formalism in any four-dimensional vector space or Riemannian manifold with a definite or indefinite metric tensor. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBG; PBW; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817649838
- ISBN
- 9780817649838
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€ 146.81
€ 146.81
hardcover. This volume reviews conceptual conflicts at the foundations of physics now and in the past century. The focus is on the conditions and consequences of Einstein's pathbreaking achievements that sealed the decline of the classical notions of space, time, radiation, and matter, and resulted in the theory of relativity. Editor(s): Lehner, Christoph; Renn, Jurgen; Schemmel, Matthias. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 375 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PDX; PGC; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817649395
- ISBN
- 9780817649395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.28
€ 123.28
paperback. This work explains early results of the theory of continuous maps of an interval to itself to mathematicians and theoretical physicists, and aims to inspire further inquiry into these phenomena of beautiful regularity, which often appear near chaotic systems. Series: Modern Birkhauser Classics. Num Pages: 260 pages, 67 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWR; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- Reprint of the 1st ed. 1980.
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817649265
- ISBN
- 9780817649265
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
hardcover. This work presents basic concepts and methods in heterogeneous and reactive flows in areas such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemistry. The book benefits students, researchers, and engineers wishing to investigate problems of reactive flows. Series: Fluid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 500 pages, 176 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHDF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817645182
- ISBN
- 9780817645182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.10
€ 195.10
Self-adjoint Extensions in Quantum Mechanics: General Theory and Appli...
Gitman, Dmitry; Tyutin, Igor; Voronov, Boris
hardcover. After reviewing quantization problems emphasizing non-triviality of consistent operator construction, the book shows how problems associated with correct definition of observables can be treated consistently for comparatively simple quantum-mechanical systems. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 524 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHQ; PHU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817644000
- ISBN
- 9780817644000
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.93
€ 188.93
hardcover. Based on the 6th Int'l Conference on the History of General Relativity, held in Amsterdam on June 26-29, 2002, this title offers insights on gravitation, general relativity, cosmology, unified field theory, and the history of science. Editor(s): Kox, A. J.; Eisenstaedt, Jean. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 393 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 393
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817643805
- ISBN
- 9780817643805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.66
€ 187.66
Mathematical Methods in Physics: Distributions, Hilbert Space Operator...
Blanchard, Philippe; Bruening, Erwin
hardcover. Physics has long been regarded as a wellspring of mathematical problems. This title offers a self-contained presentation, driven by historic motivations, examples, detailed proofs, and a focus on those parts of mathematics that are needed in courses on quantum mechanics and classical and quantum field theory. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817642280
- ISBN
- 9780817642280
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Condition: New
€ 125.17
€ 125.17
hardcover. A collection of 37 articles on Albert Einstein. It debunks many of the old myths about Einstein and offers novel insight into his life and work. It also discusses Einstein's troubled relationship with his first wife, his friendships with other physicists such as Eddington, Bose, and Pauli, and his Jewish identity. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 567 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 973.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 567
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817641436
- ISBN
- 9780817641436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.75
€ 247.75
hardcover. The history of Einstein's theory of general relativity and its role in modern cosmology have presented a challenge to historians and philosophers of science for a long time. This volume features a selection of current investigations in the field, all by leading experts therein. Editor(s): Goenner, Hubert; Renn, Jurgen; Ritter, Jim; Sauer, Tilman. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 527 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817640606
- ISBN
- 9780817640606
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Condition: New
€ 194.50
€ 194.50
hardcover. This work presents a systematic introduction to time-frequency analysis understood as a central area of applied harmonic analysis, while at the same time honouring its interdisciplinary origins. Series: Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBT; PHDS; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817640224
- ISBN
- 9780817640224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.04
€ 202.04
hardcover. Takes the topic of H-infinity control as a point of departure, and pursues an improved controller design suggested in the mainstream of robust control. Using stochastic methods, this book is important to the circuits and systems community, alongside researchers in networking systems, operator theory and linear multivariable control. Series: Systems & Control: Foundations and Applications. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PHH; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817639723
- ISBN
- 9780817639723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.44
€ 122.44
hardcover. Phase transitions occur in several processes of physical and engineering interest. This text deals with the analysis of models of solid-liquid systems. Its main purpose is to offer an introduction to the classical Stefan problem and to some of its physically motivated extensions. Series: Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and Their Applications. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PHFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817637682
- ISBN
- 9780817637682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.28
€ 160.28
hardcover. A monograph that develops a mathematical theory of gravitational lensing. It presents historical highlights and the astrophysical aspects of the subject. It employs the ideas and results of singularity theory to put gravitational lensing on a rigorous mathematical foundation. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 628 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBMP; PHQ; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1369.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Number of pages
- 628
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817636685
- ISBN
- 9780817636685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.85
€ 242.85
hardcover. Among the considerations of the two dozen papers are the reception and development of Einstein's theory of general relativity in various institutions around the world; conceptual issues of the theory, especially themes, concepts, and principles associated with his theory of gravity; a number of tech Editor(s): Eisenstaedt, Jean; Kox, A. J. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 851.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817634797
- ISBN
- 9780817634797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.03
€ 204.03
hardcover. Sponsored by the Boston U. Center for Einstein Studies, this meeting was held in North Andover, Mass., May 1988. Topics include quantum mechanics and measurement, time in quantum gravity, strings and gravity, quantization of gravity, topology and black holes in quantum gravity by Hartle, Isham, Zure Editor(s): Ashtekar, Abhay; Stachel, John. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 618 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1991st Edition
- Number of pages
- 618
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817634438
- ISBN
- 9780817634438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.51
€ 189.51
hardcover. Editor(s): Howard, D; Stachel, J. Series: Einstein Studies. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 1989th Edition
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817633929
- ISBN
- 9780817633929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.15
€ 193.15
Multiscale Methods in Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Experiment
. Ed(S): Blanchard, Philippe; Dell'Antonio, G...
hardcover. Over the years, multiscale methods have lead to spectacular progress in our understanding of complex physical systems and have stimulated the development of very refined mathematical techniques. This title explores multiscale methods as applied to various areas of physics and to the relative developments in mathematics. Editor(s): Blanchard, Philippe; Dell'Antonio, G. F. Series: Trends in Mathematics. Num Pages: 220 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817632564
- ISBN
- 9780817632564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.11
€ 185.11
hardcover. Focuses on the theory of three-dimensional spinors and their applications. This book gives an introductory treatment of spinors. It is of interest to graduate students and researchers in relativity and mathematical physics. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817632496
- ISBN
- 9780817632496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.98
€ 68.98
hardcover. Suitable for non-specialists, this book discusses the apparent conflict between relativity and quantum mechanics. It proposes a resolution based on a causal interpretation introduced by Louis deBroglie and elaborated by David Bohm. Num Pages: 153 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 153
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387989600
- ISBN
- 9780387989600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.78
€ 63.78
The Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation: Self-Focusing and Wave Collapse (V...
Sulem, Catherine; Sulem, Pierre-Louis
hardcover. Filling the gap between the mathematical literature and applications to domains, this title addresses the problem of wave collapse by several methods ranging from rigorous mathematical analysis to formal aymptotic expansions and numerical simulations. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 366 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBK; PBWR; PHDF; PHQ; TGMF3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387986111
- ISBN
- 9780387986111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.42
€ 191.42
hardcover. Offers an exposition of the derivation and use of equations of motion for two-phase flow. This work focuses on the fundamental aspects of two-phase flow, and is intended to give the reader a background for understanding the dynamics as well as a system of equations that can be used in predictions of the behavior of dispersed two-phase flows. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PHDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387983806
- ISBN
- 9780387983806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.96
€ 221.96
hardcover. This text presents rigorous treatment of boundary value problems in non-linear theory of shallow shells. The consideration of the problem is carried out using methods of non-linear functional analysis. Editor(s): Lebedev, L. P. Translator(s): Grinfeld, M. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBW; PHD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387983394
- ISBN
- 9780387983394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.10
€ 192.10
hardcover. Allows the reader to explore nonlinear dynamics and chaos by the use of illustrated graphics. This title is suitable for research and educational needs. Series: Applied Mathematical Sciences. Num Pages: 626 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBW; PHD; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2nd rev. and enlarged ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 626
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387982649
- ISBN
- 9780387982649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.48
€ 189.48