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The chapters in this open access book arise out of the EU Cost Action project Cryptacus, the objective of which was to improve and adapt existent cryptanalysis methodologies and tools to the ubiquit……続きを見る

《費曼物理學講義》共有三大卷，展現了最偉大的物理教師ーー費曼博士的獨到見解，以及縱覽物理學的非凡功力。第II卷的主題為電磁與物質，共有五冊，第5冊涵蓋磁性、彈性與流體的特性觀念，包括：順磁性與反磁性、……続きを見る

**“Fundamentals might be the perfect book for the winter of this plague year. . . . Wilczek writes with breathtaking economy and clarity, and his pleasure in his subject is palpable.” ーThe New York……続きを見る

A general consensus is that the precession of equinoxes is best explained by the lunisolar wobble theory. Although, this lunisolar model shows the basics of the Earth’s wobbling axes, it requires th……続きを見る

In this third volume of The Quantum Theory of Fields, available for the first time in paperback, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg continues his masterly exposition of quantum field theory. This volume……続きを見る

Technology has made human lives incomparably better. Civilization as we know it would utterly collapse without it. However, if not properly managed, technology can and will be systematically abused ……続きを見る

In "New and Original Theories of the Great Physical Forces," Henry Raymond Rogers embarks on an intellectual exploration of the fundamental principles that govern the physical universe. Through a me……続きを見る

In "Lord Kelvin: An Account of His Scientific Life and Work," Andrew Gray meticulously chronicles the life and contributions of one of science's most pivotal figures, William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelv……続きを見る

This open access book contains the research report of the Collaborative Research Center “Micro Cold Forming” (SFB 747) of the University of Bremen, Germany. The topical research focus lies on new me……続きを見る

In his seminal work "Sound," John Tyndall explores the intricate nature of sound waves, establishing a foundational understanding of acoustic phenomena that bridges both science and philosophy. Tynd……続きを見る

The book describes the development of innovative silicon sensors known as ultra-fast silicon detectors for use in the space-time tracking of charge particles. The first comprehensive collection of i……続きを見る

This volume provides a broad perspective on the state of the art in the philosophy and conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics. Its essays take their starting point in the work and influence of ……続きを見る

Urban heat islands are a new type of microclimatic phenomenon that causes a significant increase in the temperature of cities compared to surrounding areas. The phenomenon has been enforced by the c……続きを見る

In 'Curiosities of Heat,' Lyman Beecher Tefft delves into the multifaceted and often perplexing phenomena of heat, combining scientific inquiry with philosophical musings. The work employs a clear y……続きを見る

In "The Energy System of Matter: A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena," James Weir embarks on a pioneering exploration of the underlying forces that govern physical phenomena on Earth. Thro……続きを見る

The book begins with familiar designs found all around and inside us (such as the ‘trees’ of river basins, human lungs, blood and city traffic). It then shows how all flow systemsare driven by power……続きを見る

This open access book addresses the physical phenomenon of events that seem to occur spontaneously and without any known cause. These are to be contrasted with events that happen in a (pre-)determin……続きを見る

Networks are everywhere: networks of friends, transportation networks and the Web. Neurons in our brains and proteins within our bodies form networks that determine our intelligence and survival. Th……続きを見る

In "Popular Scientific Lectures," Ernst Mach presents a collection of insightful essays that distill complex scientific concepts into accessible language, reflecting his dedication to promoting scie……続きを見る

This first open access volume of the handbook series contains articles on the standard model of particle physics, both from the theoretical and experimental perspective. It also covers related topic……続きを見る

This third open access volume of the handbook series deals with accelerator physics, design, technology and operations, as well as with beam optics, dynamics and diagnostics. A joint CERN-Springer i……続きを見る

The most comprehensive collection of Einstein quotations ever published Here is the definitive new edition of the hugely popular collection of Einstein quotations that has sold tens of thousands of ……続きを見る

The tide is the greatest synchronised movement of matter on our planet. Every drop of seawater takes part in tidal motion, driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. At the coast, we see ……続きを見る

Available for the first time in paperback, The Quantum Theory of Fields is a self-contained, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to quantum field theory from Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg. V……続きを見る

This book provides a thorough introduction to the phenomenology of heavy flavour physics, those working on the B-factories, LHCb, BTeV, HERA and the Tevatron. It explains how heavy quark theory coul……続きを見る

Physics, the fundamental science of matter and energy, encompasses all levels of nature from the subatomic to the cosmic, and underlies much of the technology around us. Understanding the physics of……続きを見る

How did life start? Is the evolution of life describable by any physics-like laws? Stuart Kauffman's latest book offers an explanation-beyond what the laws of physics can explain-of the progression ……続きを見る

The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring che……続きを見る

It was Isaac Newton's Principia that founded the law of universal gravitation on 5th July 1687. It is the same principia that inspired Albert Einstein into formulating the Einstein field equations (……続きを見る

This book describes principles, industry practices and evolutionary methodologies for advanced safety studies, which are helpful in effectively managing volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (……続きを見る