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Luminescent Materials by G. Blasse, B. C. Grabmaier QC476.7 .B63 1994 Two renowned researchers introduce the reader to luminescence and its applications. They describe the principles of the luminescence processes in a simple, but clear way and deal not only with physics, but also with the chemistry of systems. Particular attention is paid to materials such as lamp phosphors, cathode-ray and X-ray phosphors, scintillators and many other applications. The book is aimed at the researcher beginning work in this field and it provides a solid basis for further research. |
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The Equations of Oceanic Motions by Peter Muller GC10.4 .M85 2006 Modeling and prediction of oceanographic phenomena and climate is based on the integration of dynamic equations. The Equations of Oceanic Motions derives and systematically classifies the most common dynamic equations used in physical oceanography, from large scale thermohaline circulations to those governing small scale motions and turbulence. After establishing the basic dynamical equations that describe all oceanic motions, Müller then derives approximate equations, emphasizing the assumptions made and physical processes eliminated. He distinguishes between geometric, thermodynamic and dynamic approximations and between the acoustic, gravity, vortical and temperature-salinity modes of motion. Basic concepts and formulae of equilibrium thermodynamics, vector and tensor calculus, curvilinear coordinate systems, and the kinematics of fluid motion and wave propagation are covered in appendices. Providing the basic theoretical background for graduate students and researchers of physical oceanography and climate science, this book will serve as both a comprehensive text and an essential reference. |
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Introduction to the Theory of Coherence and Polarization of
Light by Emil Wolf QC475 .W65 2007 Before the development of lasers, all available light sources, whether used in laboratories or found in nature, generated light which underwent uncontrollable fluctuations inherent in the emission process. Such fluctuations are detrimental to many applications. This effect is almost completely suppressed in laser radiation, making it possible to use lasers for a variety of applications. The underlying theory of fluctuating optical fields is known as coherence theory. Another manifestation of the fluctuations is the so-called phenomenon of polarization. This book is the first to provide a unified treatment of these two aspects of statistical optics, made possible by very recent discoveries, largely due to the author of this book. This will be of great interest to graduate students and researchers in physics and engineering in optical communications, the propagation of laser beams through fibers and through the turbulent atmosphere, and optical image formation. Each chapter contains problems to aid self-study. |
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Basic Fluid
Mechanics (Third Edition) by David C. Wilcox TA357 .W54 2007 This book is based upon Dr. Wilcox's more than 25 years of teaching beginning and intermediate undergraduate courses in fluid mechanics at USC and UCLA. The book provides a rigorous and understandable, two-semester, introduction to fluid mechanics. It gives an excellent introduction to elements of computational fluid dynamics, and includes practical software to help master the concepts. While maintaining a commitment to mathematical rigor throughout, the text continually emphasizes the physics of fluid motion. |
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Divine Wind The History and Science of Hurricanes by Kerry A. Emanuel QC944 .E43 2005 In this scholarly work, climatologist Emanuel (earth, atmospheric, & planetary science, MIT; Atmospheric Convection) not only emphasizes the scientific understanding of hurricanes but also considers them from a historical and artistic perspective. The technical chapters on the genesis, development, and demise of tropical storms are textbook dry and require considerable familiarity with graphs and equations. Readers who find the science rough going can flip to the chapters presenting concise, restrained accounts of some 15 significant storms. These span the historical and geographical gamut, from the 13th-century typhoons (kamikaze or "divine wind") that thwarted Kublai Kahn's invasions of Japan to Hurricane Andrew, the most costly single storm to hit the United States (until Katrina struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005). Artistic and literary depictions of storms precede each chapter, and the more than 100 color illustrations include Doppler imagery and paintings by Winslow Homer. |
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics by Freeman Dyson (Author), David Derbes (Contributor) QC174.12 .D97 2007 Renowned physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson is famous for his work in quantum mechanics, nuclear weapons policy and bold visions for the future of humanity. In the 1940s, he was responsible for demonstrating the equivalence of the two formulations of quantum electrodynamics Richard Feynman's diagrammatic path integral formulation and the variational methods developed by Julian Schwinger and Sin-Itiro Tomonoga showing the mathematical consistency of QED. This invaluable volume comprises the legendary, never-before-published, lectures on quantum electrodynamics first given by Dyson at Cornell University in 1951. The late theorist Edwin Thompson Jaynes once remarked "For a generation of physicists they were the happy medium: clearer and motivated than Feynman, and getting to the point faster than Schwinger . Future generations of physicists are bound to read these lectures with pleasure, benefiting from the lucid style that is so characteristic of Dyson's exposition. |
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Laser Fabrication and Machining of Materials
by Narendra B. Dahotre, Sandip P. Harimkar TA1677 .D35 2008 Laser machining is an emerging area with a wide variety of applications, ranging from bulk machining in metal forming to micromachining and microstructuring in electronics and biomedical applications. The unique properties of lasers allow for use in flexible manufacturing techniques such as laser-assisted mechanical machining (LAM) and laser-assisted chemical machining (LCM). Laser Fabrication and Machining of Materials provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and emerging applications of lasers related to material removal and forming processes, and also provides a link between advanced materials and advanced processing and manufacturing techniques. Laser Fabrication and Machining of Materials introduces readers to the fundamental properties and physical phenomena of laser machining and its applications on the macro, micro, and nano scales. Examples of existing, emerging, and potential techniques are discussed, giving students and practicing engineers alike the opportunity to expand their use of lasers in such disciplines as mechanical processes, electronics, materials, and manufacturing. |
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