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Paperback. Grappling with Gravity explores the physiological how life in different worlds -- such as outerspace or settlements on the moon -- would affect humans, plants and animals. The test explores how the human body will begin, almost immediately, to adapt and change to be able to function in these strange environments. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 282 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 102 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVD; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 237 x 16. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
215
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441968982
ISBN
9781441968982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.41

Hardcover. This unified approach to teaching the physics of combustion, fluid dynamics and other properties of aircraft engines covers both modern and historical power units and features exercises and extensive data that allow readers to evaluate comparative results. Series: Springer Aerospace Technology. Num Pages: 314 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHH; TGMB; TGMF; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012th Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461435310
ISBN
9781461435310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2nd ed. 2012
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461438243
ISBN
9781461438243
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.27

Hardcover. This history of atomic and nuclear physics shows how technological advances have enabled physicists to probe the physical properties of nuclei, offering the reader a clear understanding of how theory is inextricably intertwined with the progress of technology. Num Pages: 530 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PHM; PNRL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 979.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
533
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461441809
ISBN
9781461441809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.16

Hardcover. This book tracks the history of the theory of relativity through Einstein's life, covering the origins of his ideas and his debt to the work of Galileo, Newton, Faraday, Mach and others; the birth of modern cosmology and his quest for a unified field theory. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 578.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461447818
ISBN
9781461447818
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.44

Hardcover. This book explores the Quantum Principle. It focuses on analyzing the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and explaining the conceptual and theoretical underpinning of quantum mechanics. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461462231
ISBN
9781461462231
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.40

Hardcover. This book explores core ideas underlying the Parisi solution of the Sherrington-Kirkpatrick model for spin glasses, including the recent solution of the Parisi ultrametricity conjecture and a conceptually simple proof of the Parisi formula for free energy. Series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PHS; PHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461462880
ISBN
9781461462880
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.92

Hardcover. Editor(s): Toni, Bourama. Series: Springer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PHU; TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 619.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461463443
ISBN
9781461463443
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.70

Paperback. This book treats complex atoms in detail, beginning with the two-electron atom and moving to carbon without the need for additional equations. Discusses spontaneous emission from an atom or molecule in an excited state using time-dependent perturbation theory. Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 189 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2013th Edition
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461466772
ISBN
9781461466772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.25

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461482253
ISBN
9781461482253
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.20

Paperback / so. Series: Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and Their Appli. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PBF; PBKJ; PBW; PHD; PHU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Birkhauser United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781468467895
ISBN
9781468467895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.77

Hardcover. Electrophysiological Analysis of Synaptic Transmission Series: Neuromethods. Num Pages: 275 pages, 43 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PHVN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 717.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493932733
ISBN
9781493932733
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.75

Hardcover. Weinberg was probably the most influential nuclear engineer/physicist in the US. His autobiography is peppered with first-hand accounts of major historical events. It describes the first nuclear era, but also exposes its downside risks. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BGA; PDX; PHM; PHN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
American Institute of Physics
Edition
1994th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563963582
ISBN
9781563963582
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 45.70

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

€ 71.97

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

€ 194.65

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

€ 205.20

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

€ 197.99

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

€ 214.57

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

€ 255.42

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

€ 167.44

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

€ 129.17

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
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.54

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

€ 260.58

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
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.72

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