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• Units and Constants
• Part A: Mathematical Methods
• Part B: Atoms
• Part C: Molecules
• Part D: Scattering Theory
• Part E: Scattering Experiment
• Part F: Quantum Optics
• Part G: Applications.

Comprises a comprehensive reference source that unifies the entire fields of atomic molecular and optical (AMO) physics, assembling the principal ideas, techniques and results of the field. 92 chapters written by about 120 authors present the principal ideas, techniques and results of the field, together with a guide to the primary research literature (carefully edited to ensure a uniform coverage and style, with extensive cross-references). Along with a summary of key ideas, techniques, and results, many chapters offer diagrams of apparatus, graphs, and tables of data. From atomic spectroscopy to applications in comets, one finds contributions from over 100 authors, all leaders in their respective disciplines. Substantially updated and expanded since the original 1996 edition, it now contains several entirely new chapters covering current areas of great research interest that barely existed in 1996, such as Bose-Einstein condensation, quantum information, and cosmological variations of the fundamental constants. A fully-searchable CD- ROM version of the contents accompanies the handbook.
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Annotation The new and revised version of this comprehensive pocket reference guide is ideal for anyone who deals with physics, chemistry, mathematics, finance, and computer systems and needs to review or quickly refresh their memory of what they studied in school. It covers the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytical geometry, and statistics, and presents the application of differential equations and integral calculus. It reveals the comparative advantages of binomial distribution, standard distribution, Poisson distribution, and normal distribution, and includes most used definitions and formulas of kinematics, dynamics, statics, mechanics of fluids, thermal variable of state, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, and atomic and nuclear physics. It also presents applications and solutions to problems concerning simple interest, compound interest, effective rate, annuity, amortization of loans, and sinking fund payments.FeaturesA quick reference for engineers, technicians, toolmakers, machinists, students, and teachers.Includes more than 1,300 formulas, definitions, and figures used in mathematics and physics, plus complete coverage of S.I., metric, and U.S. customary units.New to this revised edition are sections on arithmetic, mathematical fundamentals of computer science, units of measure in precious metals, and more.Key topics have been clarified, and more than 150 line illustrations have been improved.The index has been expanded to help guide readers through this information-packed reference."

• Introducing numbers to the legal profession
• Math basics
• Logic and set theory
• Probability theory
• Statistics
• Graphs and diagrams
• Classical physics
• Modern physics
• Accounting and finance.

• 1. Radiation Physics and Radioisotope Decay.
• 2. Gas Ionization Detectors.
• 3. Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors.
• 4. Semiconductor Detectors.
• 5. Alpha Spectrometry.
• 6. Liquid Scintillation Analysis: Principles and Practice.
• 7. Sample Preparation Techniques for Liquid Scintillation Analysis.
• 8. Environmental Liquid Scintillation Analysis.
• 9. Radioactivity Counting Statistics.
• 0. Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring.
• 11. Radioactive Aerosol Analysis.
• 12. Marine Radioactivity Analysis.
• 3. Inorganic Mass Spectrometry of Radionuclides.
• 4. Radionuclide Standardization.
• 5. Cherenkov Counting.
• 6. Solid Scintillation Analysis.
• 17. Flow Scintillation Analysis.
• 18. Automated Radiochemical Separation, Analysis and Sensing.
• 19. High Resolution Beta Imaging for Quantitative Autoradiography.
• 20. Analytical Techniques in Nuclear Safeguards.
• 21. Nuclear Forensic Analysis. Appendix. Index.
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The updated and much expanded 3e of the Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis is an authoritative reference providing the principles, practical techniques, and procedures for the accurate measurement of radioactivity from the very low levels encountered in the environment to higher levels measured in radioisotope research, clinical laboratories, biological sciences, radionuclide standardization, nuclear medicine, nuclear power, and fuel cycle facilities and in the implementation of nuclear forensic analysis and nuclear safeguards. The book describes the basic principles of radiation detection and measurement and the preparation of samples from a wide variety of matrices, assists the investigator or technician in the selection and use of appropriate radiation detectors, and presents state-of-the-art methods of analysis. Fundamentals of radiation properties, radionuclide decay, the calculations involved, and methods of detection provide the basis for a thorough understanding of the analytical procedures. The Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis, 3e, is suitable as a teaching text for university and professional training courses.
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• MATHEMATICS Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra Elementary Functions Elementary Geometry Analytic Geometry Algebra Limits and Derivatives Integrals Series Functions of Complex Variables Integral Transforms Ordinary Differential Equations Partial Differential Equations Special Functions and Their Properties Probability Theory PHYSICS Physical Foundations of Mechanics Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics Electrodynamics Oscillations and Waves Optics Quantum Mechanics. Atomic Physics Quantum Theory of Crystals Elements of Nuclear Physics ELEMENTS OF APPLIED AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES Dimensions and Similarity Mechanics of Point Particles and Rigid Bodies Elements of Strength of Materials Hydrodynamics Mass and Heat Transfer Electrical Engineering Empirical and Engineering Formulas and Criteria for Their Applicability SUPPLEMENTS Integrals Integral Transforms Orthogonal Curvilinear Systems of Coordinates Ordinary Differential Equations Some Useful Electronic Mathematical Resources Index References appear at the end of each chapter.
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A Concise Handbook of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering Sciences takes a practical approach to the basic notions, formulas, equations, problems, theorems, methods, and laws that most frequently occur in scientific and engineering applications and university education. The authors pay special attention to issues that many engineers and students find difficult to understand. The first part of the book contains chapters on arithmetic, elementary and analytic geometry, algebra, differential and integral calculus, functions of complex variables, integral transforms, ordinary and partial differential equations, special functions, and probability theory. The second part discusses molecular physics and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, oscillations and waves, optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary particles. The third part covers dimensional analysis and similarity, mechanics of point masses and rigid bodies, strength of materials, hydrodynamics, mass and heat transfer, electrical engineering, and methods for constructing empirical and engineering formulas. The main text offers a concise, coherent survey of the most important definitions, formulas, equations, methods, theorems, and laws. Numerous examples throughout and references at the end of each chapter provide readers with a better understanding of the topics and methods. Additional issues of interest can be found in the remarks. For ease of reading, the supplement at the back of the book provides several long mathematical tables, including indefinite and definite integrals, direct and inverse integral transforms, and exact solutions of differential equations.
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• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• 1. Mathematical background
• 2. Gravitation
• 3. Gravity
• 4. The tides
• 5. Earth's rotation
• 6. Earth's heat
• 7. Geomagnetism
• 8. Foundations of seismology
• Appendix A. Magnetic poles, the dipole field, and current loops
• Appendix B. Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism
• References
• Index.
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• 2.3.1 Outside a solid sphere, using Laplace's equation
• 2.3.2 Inside a solid sphere, using Poisson's equation
• 2.4 Laplace's equation in spherical polar coordinates
• 2.4.1 Azimuthal (longitudinal) solution
• 2.4.2 Polar (latitudinal) solution for rotational symmetry
• 2.4.3 Radial solution
• 2.4.4 Solution of Laplace's equation for rotational symmetry
• 2.4.5 General solution of Laplace's equation
• 2.5 MacCullagh's formula for the gravitational potential
• 2.5.1 Gravitational potential of a spheroid
• 2.5.2 MacCullagh's formula and the figure of the Earth
• Further reading
• 3 Gravity
• 3.1 The ellipticity of the Earth's figure
• 3.2 The geopotential
• 3.2.1 Gravitational potential
• 3.2.2 Centrifugal potential
• 3.3 The equipotential surface of gravity
• 3.3.1 Relationship of J2, J4, f, and m
• 3.3.2 Inferred increase of density with depth in the Earth
• 3.4 Gravity on the reference spheroid
• 3.4.1 Polar component of gravity
• 3.4.2 Radial component of gravity
• 3.4.3 Variation of reference gravity with geocentric latitude
• 3.4.4 Clairaut's formula
• 3.5 Geocentric and geographic latitude
• 3.5.1 Normal gravity on the reference ellipsoid
• 3.6 The geoid
• 3.6.1 The potential of a geoid undulation
• 3.6.2 Stokes' formula for the height of the geoid
• 3.6.3 Evaluation of the function F(θ)
• Further reading
• 4 The tides
• 4.1 Origin of the lunar tide-raising forces
• 4.2 Tidal potential of the Moon
• 4.2.1 Significance of individual terms in the lunar potential
• Potential W0
• Potential W1
• Potential W2
• Potential W3
• 4.2.2 The lunar tide-raising acceleration
• 4.2.3 The solar tide-raising acceleration
• 4.3 Love's numbers and the tidal deformation
• 4.3.1 Tidal height
• 4.3.2 Tidal gravity anomaly
• 4.3.3 Tidal deflection of the vertical
• 4.3.4 Satellite-derived values for k, h, and l.

The advent of accessible student computing packages has meant that geophysics students can now easily manipulate datasets and gain first-hand modeling experience - essential in developing an intuitive understanding of the physics of the Earth. Yet to gain a more in-depth understanding of physical theory, and to develop new models and solutions, it is necessary to be able to derive the relevant equations from first principles. This compact, handy book fills a gap left by most modern geophysics textbooks, which generally do not have space to derive all of the important formulae, showing the intermediate steps. This guide presents full derivations for the classical equations of gravitation, gravity, tides, earth rotation, heat, geomagnetism and foundational seismology, illustrated with simple schematic diagrams. It supports students through the successive steps and explains the logical sequence of a derivation - facilitating self-study and helping students to tackle homework exercises and prepare for exams.
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• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• 1. Mathematical background
• 2. Gravitation
• 3. Gravity
• 4. The tides
• 5. Earth's rotation
• 6. Earth's heat
• 7. Geomagnetism
• 8. Foundations of seismology
• Appendix A. Magnetic poles, the dipole field, and current loops
• Appendix B. Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism
• References
• Index.
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• 2.3.1 Outside a solid sphere, using Laplace's equation
• 2.3.2 Inside a solid sphere, using Poisson's equation
• 2.4 Laplace's equation in spherical polar coordinates
• 2.4.1 Azimuthal (longitudinal) solution
• 2.4.2 Polar (latitudinal) solution for rotational symmetry
• 2.4.3 Radial solution
• 2.4.4 Solution of Laplace's equation for rotational symmetry
• 2.4.5 General solution of Laplace's equation
• 2.5 MacCullagh's formula for the gravitational potential
• 2.5.1 Gravitational potential of a spheroid
• 2.5.2 MacCullagh's formula and the figure of the Earth
• Further reading
• 3 Gravity
• 3.1 The ellipticity of the Earth's figure
• 3.2 The geopotential
• 3.2.1 Gravitational potential
• 3.2.2 Centrifugal potential
• 3.3 The equipotential surface of gravity
• 3.3.1 Relationship of J2, J4, f, and m
• 3.3.2 Inferred increase of density with depth in the Earth
• 3.4 Gravity on the reference spheroid
• 3.4.1 Polar component of gravity
• 3.4.2 Radial component of gravity
• 3.4.3 Variation of reference gravity with geocentric latitude
• 3.4.4 Clairaut's formula
• 3.5 Geocentric and geographic latitude
• 3.5.1 Normal gravity on the reference ellipsoid
• 3.6 The geoid
• 3.6.1 The potential of a geoid undulation
• 3.6.2 Stokes' formula for the height of the geoid
• 3.6.3 Evaluation of the function F(θ)
• Further reading
• 4 The tides
• 4.1 Origin of the lunar tide-raising forces
• 4.2 Tidal potential of the Moon
• 4.2.1 Significance of individual terms in the lunar potential
• Potential W0
• Potential W1
• Potential W2
• Potential W3
• 4.2.2 The lunar tide-raising acceleration
• 4.2.3 The solar tide-raising acceleration
• 4.3 Love's numbers and the tidal deformation
• 4.3.1 Tidal height
• 4.3.2 Tidal gravity anomaly
• 4.3.3 Tidal deflection of the vertical
• 4.3.4 Satellite-derived values for k, h, and l.

The advent of accessible student computing packages has meant that geophysics students can now easily manipulate datasets and gain first-hand modeling experience - essential in developing an intuitive understanding of the physics of the Earth. Yet to gain a more in-depth understanding of physical theory, and to develop new models and solutions, it is necessary to be able to derive the relevant equations from first principles. This compact, handy book fills a gap left by most modern geophysics textbooks, which generally do not have space to derive all of the important formulae, showing the intermediate steps. This guide presents full derivations for the classical equations of gravitation, gravity, tides, earth rotation, heat, geomagnetism and foundational seismology, illustrated with simple schematic diagrams. It supports students through the successive steps and explains the logical sequence of a derivation - facilitating self-study and helping students to tackle homework exercises and prepare for exams.
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• Introduzione
• Vettori
• Cinematica
• Dinamica del punto
• Lavoro ed energia
• Quantità di moto. Centro di massa. Dinamica impulsiva
• Meccanica relativa
• Dinamica dei corpi rigidi
• Meccanica dei fluidi
• Gravitazione
• Termologia
• Teoria cinetica dei gas perfetti
• Primo principio della termodinamica
• Secondo principio della termodinamica. Cicli. Entropia
• Gas reali. Potenziali termodinamici
• Oscillazioni e onde armoniche
• Teoria degli errori
• Calcolo dimensionale.

L'introduzione delle lauree triennali ha in molti casi costretto i docenti a ridurre drasticamente il numero di ore di insegnamento e quindi l'estensione dei programmi dei corsi di Fisica. In questo volumetto l'autore si è proposto di esporre sinteticamente ma con il massimo rigore possibile il corso di Fisica Generale I evitando le dimostrazioni delle leggi fisiche, ma dando la priorità alle applicazioni di tali leggi e allo svolgimento di esercizi che in genere viene trascurato in molti corsi. Ha cercato pertanto di presentare i fenomeni fisici sottolineando, dove possibile, la loro presenza nella vita quotidiana e le loro più semplici e immediate applicazioni, consentendo in tal modo agli studenti di vedere la Fisica non più come una interminabile serie di formule ma come un nuovo modo di interpretare e di capire i fenomeni naturali inanimati (del resto non dobbiamo dimenticare che il termine greco da cui deriva il suo nome è fisis, fisis, ovvero natura). Il contenuto è completo, comprendendo anche capitoli quali la meccanica relativa, i fluidi, la termodinamica dei cicli... Al termine di ogni capitolo viene riportato un formulario che riassume sinteticamente le leggi più importanti esposte nel capitolo, premessa questa indispensabile per permettere allo studente la risoluzione di problemi che segue. I problemi proposti sono interamente svolti e commentati criticamente sottolineando i punti di maggiore difficoltà e sono preceduti da una serie di suggerimenti sia per i docenti sia per gli studenti. Il CD allegato al volume, presenta una raccolta di problemi molto più ricca.

• International system of units
• Metric units of measurement
• U.S. units of measurement
• Tables of equivalents
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Analytical geometry
• Mathematics of finance
• Calculus
• Statistics
• Mechanics
• Mechanics of fluid
• Temperature and heat
• Electricity and magnetism
• Light
• Wave motion and sound.

If formulas have always been your nemeses, this book is for you! Thoroughly practical and authoritative, this book brings together, in three parts, thousands of formulas, rules, and figures to simplify, review, or to refresh the users memory of what he/she studied in school. This desktop reference shows how to solve every kind of math and physics problem youre likely to encounter in school and business, and it explains simply and easily how to find answers fast, learn key formulas and definitions, study quickly and learn more effectively - from fundamental mathematical rules to physical definitions and constants. It presents all formulas, rules, and definitions precisely, simply, and clearly; covers metric units of measurement, U.S. units of measurement (USCS), tables of equivalents metrics and USCS units; reviews the fundamentals of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytical geometry; presents the application of differential equations and integral calculus; solves problems concerning simple interest, compound interest, effective rate, annuity, amortization of loans, and sinking fund payment; shows the comparative advantages of binomial distribution, standard distribution, Poisson distribution, and normal distribution; includes most used definitions and formulas of kinematics, dynamics, statics, mechanics of fluids, thermal variable of state, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, and basic definition of atomic and nuclear physics; and, offers most used fundamentals of physical constants.
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• Units and Constants.- Part A Mathematical Methods: Angular Momentum Theory.- Group Theory for Atomic Shells.- Dynamical Groups.- Perturbation Theory.- Second Quantization.- Density Matrices.- Computational Techniques.- Hydrogenic Wave Functions.- Part B Atoms: Atomic Spectroscopy.- High Precision Calculations for Helium.- Atomic Multipoles.- Atoms in Strong Fields.- Rydberg Atoms.- Rydberg Atoms in Strong Static Fields.- Hyperfine Structure.- Precision Oscillator Strength and Lifetime Measurements.- Ion Beam Spectroscopy.- Line Shapes and Radiation Transfer.- Thomas - Fermi and Other Density-Functional Theories.- Atomic Structure: Multiconfiguration Hartree - Fock Theories.- Relativistic Atomic Structure.- Many-Body Theory of Atomic Structure and Processes.- Photoionization of Atoms.- Autoionization.- Green's Functions of Field Theory.- Quantum Electrodynamics.- Tests of Fundamental Physics.- Parity Nonconserving Effects in Atoms.- Atomic Clocks and Constraints on Variations of Fundamental Constants.- Molecular Structure.- Molecular Symmetry and Dynamics.- Radiative Transition Probabilities.- Molecular Photodissociation.- Time-Resolved Molecular Dynamics.- Nonreactive Scattering.- Gas Phase Reactions.- Gas Phase Ionic Reactions.- Clusters.- Infrared Spectroscopy.- Laser Spectroscopy in the Submillimeter and Far-Infrared Region.- Spectroscopic Techniques: Lasers.- Spectroscopic Techniques: Cavity-Enhanced Methods.- Spectroscopic Techniques: Ultraviolet.- Part C Scattering Theory: Elastic Scattering: Classical, Quantal, and Semiclassical.- Orientation and Alignment in Atomic and Molecular Collisions.- Electron-Atom, Electron-Ion, and Electron-Molecule Collisions.- Positron Collisions.- Adiabatic and Diabatic Collision Processes at Low Energies.- Ion -Atom and Atom - Atom Collisions.- Ion - Atom Charge Transfer Reactions at Low Energies.- Continuum Distorted-Wave and Wannier Methods.- Ionization in High Energy Ion - Atom Collisions.- Electron - Ion and Ion - Ion Recombination.- Dielectronic Recombination.- Rydberg Collisions: Binary Encounter, Born and Impulse Approximations.- Mass Transfer at High Energies: Thomas Peak.- Classical Trajectory and Monte Carlo Techniques.- Collisional Broadening of Spectral Lines.- Part D Scattering Experiments: Photodetachment.- Photon - Atom Interactions: Low Energy.- Photon - Atom Interactions: Intermediate Energies.- Electron - Atom and Electron - Molecule Collisions.- Ion - Atom Scattering Experiments: Low Energy.- Ion - Atom Collisions:High Energy.- Reactive Scattering.- Ion - Molecule Reactions.- Part E Quantum Optics: Light - Matter Interaction.- Absorption and Gain Spectra.- Laser Principles.- Types of Lasers.- Nonlinear Optics.- Coherent Transients.- Multiphoton and Strong-Field Processes.- Cooling and Trapping.- Quantum Degenerate Gases: Bose - Einstein Condensation.- De Broglie Optics.- Quantized Field Effects.- Entangled Atoms and Fields: Cavity QED.- Quantum Optical Tests of the Foundations of Physics.- Quantum Information.- Part F Applications: Applications of Atomic and Molecular Physics to Astrophysics.- Comets.- Aeronomy.- Applications of Atomic and Molecular Physics to Global Change.- Atoms in Dense Plasmas.- Conduction of Electricity in Gases.- Applications to Combustion.- Surface Physics.- Interface with Nuclear Physics.- Charged-Particle - Matter Interactions.- Radiation Physics.-
• About the Authors.- Subject Index.
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Comprises a comprehensive reference source that unifies the entire fields of atomic molecular and optical (AMO) physics, assembling the principal ideas, techniques and results of the field. 92 chapters written by about 120 authors present the principal ideas, techniques and results of the field, together with a guide to the primary research literature (carefully edited to ensure a uniform coverage and style, with extensive cross-references). Along with a summary of key ideas, techniques, and results, many chapters offer diagrams of apparatus, graphs, and tables of data. From atomic spectroscopy to applications in comets, one finds contributions from over 100 authors, all leaders in their respective disciplines. Substantially updated and expanded since the original 1996 edition, it now contains several entirely new chapters covering current areas of great research interest that barely existed in 1996, such as Bose-Einstein condensation, quantum information, and cosmological variations of the fundamental constants. A fully-searchable CD- ROM version of the contents accompanies the handbook.
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• Units and Constants.- Part A Mathematical Methods: Angular Momentum Theory.- Group Theory for Atomic Shells.- Dynamical Groups.- Perturbation Theory.- Second Quantization.- Density Matrices.- Computational Techniques.- Hydrogenic Wave Functions.- Part B Atoms: Atomic Spectroscopy.- High Precision Calculations for Helium.- Atomic Multipoles.- Atoms in Strong Fields.- Rydberg Atoms.- Rydberg Atoms in Strong Static Fields.- Hyperfine Structure.- Precision Oscillator Strength and Lifetime Measurements.- Ion Beam Spectroscopy.- Line Shapes and Radiation Transfer.- Thomas - Fermi and Other Density-Functional Theories.- Atomic Structure: Multiconfiguration Hartree - Fock Theories.- Relativistic Atomic Structure.- Many-Body Theory of Atomic Structure and Processes.- Photoionization of Atoms.- Autoionization.- Green's Functions of Field Theory.- Quantum Electrodynamics.- Tests of Fundamental Physics.- Parity Nonconserving Effects in Atoms.- Atomic Clocks and Constraints on Variations of Fundamental Constants.- Molecular Structure.- Molecular Symmetry and Dynamics.- Radiative Transition Probabilities.- Molecular Photodissociation.- Time-Resolved Molecular Dynamics.- Nonreactive Scattering.- Gas Phase Reactions.- Gas Phase Ionic Reactions.- Clusters.- Infrared Spectroscopy.- Laser Spectroscopy in the Submillimeter and Far-Infrared Region.- Spectroscopic Techniques: Lasers.- Spectroscopic Techniques: Cavity-Enhanced Methods.- Spectroscopic Techniques: Ultraviolet.- Part C Scattering Theory: Elastic Scattering: Classical, Quantal, and Semiclassical.- Orientation and Alignment in Atomic and Molecular Collisions.- Electron-Atom, Electron-Ion, and Electron-Molecule Collisions.- Positron Collisions.- Adiabatic and Diabatic Collision Processes at Low Energies.- Ion -Atom and Atom - Atom Collisions.- Ion - Atom Charge Transfer Reactions at Low Energies.- Continuum Distorted-Wave and Wannier Methods.- Ionization in High Energy Ion - Atom Collisions.- Electron - Ion and Ion - Ion Recombination.- Dielectronic Recombination.- Rydberg Collisions: Binary Encounter, Born and Impulse Approximations.- Mass Transfer at High Energies: Thomas Peak.- Classical Trajectory and Monte Carlo Techniques.- Collisional Broadening of Spectral Lines.- Part D Scattering Experiments: Photodetachment.- Photon - Atom Interactions: Low Energy.- Photon - Atom Interactions: Intermediate Energies.- Electron - Atom and Electron - Molecule Collisions.- Ion - Atom Scattering Experiments: Low Energy.- Ion - Atom Collisions:High Energy.- Reactive Scattering.- Ion - Molecule Reactions.- Part E Quantum Optics: Light - Matter Interaction.- Absorption and Gain Spectra.- Laser Principles.- Types of Lasers.- Nonlinear Optics.- Coherent Transients.- Multiphoton and Strong-Field Processes.- Cooling and Trapping.- Quantum Degenerate Gases: Bose - Einstein Condensation.- De Broglie Optics.- Quantized Field Effects.- Entangled Atoms and Fields: Cavity QED.- Quantum Optical Tests of the Foundations of Physics.- Quantum Information.- Part F Applications: Applications of Atomic and Molecular Physics to Astrophysics.- Comets.- Aeronomy.- Applications of Atomic and Molecular Physics to Global Change.- Atoms in Dense Plasmas.- Conduction of Electricity in Gases.- Applications to Combustion.- Surface Physics.- Interface with Nuclear Physics.- Charged-Particle - Matter Interactions.- Radiation Physics.-
• About the Authors.- Subject Index.
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Comprises a comprehensive reference source that unifies the entire fields of atomic molecular and optical (AMO) physics, assembling the principal ideas, techniques and results of the field. 92 chapters written by about 120 authors present the principal ideas, techniques and results of the field, together with a guide to the primary research literature (carefully edited to ensure a uniform coverage and style, with extensive cross-references). Along with a summary of key ideas, techniques, and results, many chapters offer diagrams of apparatus, graphs, and tables of data. From atomic spectroscopy to applications in comets, one finds contributions from over 100 authors, all leaders in their respective disciplines. Substantially updated and expanded since the original 1996 edition, it now contains several entirely new chapters covering current areas of great research interest that barely existed in 1996, such as Bose-Einstein condensation, quantum information, and cosmological variations of the fundamental constants. A fully-searchable CD- ROM version of the contents accompanies the handbook.
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• Symbols, Units, and Nomenclature.- Mathematical Basics.- Acoustics.- Astronomy.- Astrophysics and Cosmology.- Atomic and Molecular Collision Processes.- Atomic Spectroscopy.- Biological Physics.- Crystallography.- Earth, Ocean and Atmosphere Physics.- Electricity and Magnetism.- Elementary Particles.- Fluid Dynamics.- Geophysics and Geodesy.- Mechanics.- Medical Physics.- Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure.- Nonlinear Physics and Complexity.- Nuclear Physics.- Optics.- Particle Accelerators and Storage Rings.- Plasma Physics.- Polymer Physics.- Quantum Theory.- Solid State Physics.- Surfaces and Films.- Thermodynamics and Thermophysics.- Practical Lab Data.
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This is a major revision of a classic, best selling reference book. Originally published by the American Institute of Physics under the title "Physics Vade Mecum" in 1981, and then the second edition in 1989 with the new title "A Physicist's Desk Reference", this third edition has been completely updated and modernized to reflect current modern physics. The book is a concise compilation of the most frequently used physics data and formulae with their derivations. This revision has six more chapters than the second edition, outdated chapters dropped, and new chapters added on atmospheric physics, electricity and magnetism, elementary particle physics, fluid dynamics, geophysics, nonlinear physics, particle accelerators, polymer physics, and quantum theory.There is a new last chapter on practical laboratory data. The references and bibliographies have been updated. This book is an indispensable tool for the researcher, professional and student in physics as well as other scientists who use physics data. The editors of this volume are Richard Cohen, author of the first two chapters of PDR and the "Physics Quick Reference Guide"; David Lide, one of the editors of the previous two editions and the editor of the "CRC Handbook of Physics and Chemistry"; and George Trigg, editor of the "Encyclopedia of Physics" and the "Encyclopedia of Applied Physics" (VCH). The market for this classic reference book includes the practicing scientist, including engineers, chemists, and biologists; and students.
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• From the Contents: I Mechanics: Kinematics.- Dynamics.- Rigid Bodies.- Micromechanics.- Gravitation and the Theory of Relativity.- Mechanics of Continuous Media.- Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos, and Fractals.- Tables on Mechanics
• II Vibrations and Waves: Vibrations.- Waves.- Acoustics.- Optics.- Tables on Vibrations, Waves, Acoustics, and Optics
• III Electricity: Charges and Currents.- Electric and Magnetic Field.- Applications in Electrical Engineering.- Current Conduction in Liquids, Gases, and Vacuum.- Plasma Physics.- Tables on Electricity
• IV Thermodynamics: Equilibrium and State Variables.- Heat, Conversion of Energy, and Changes of State.- Phase Transitions, Reactions, and Equalizing of Heat.- Tables on Thermodynamics
• V Quantum Physics: Photons, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Light Quanta.
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The "Handbook of Physics" is a complete desktop reference for scientists, engineers, and students. A veritable toolbox for everyday use in problem solving, homework, examinations, and practical applications of physics, it provides quick and easy access to a wealth of information including not only the fundamental formulas of physics but also a wide variety of experimental methods used in practice. Compiled by professional scientists, engineers, and lecturers who are experts in the day-to-day use of physics, the "Handbook" covers topics from classical mechanics to elementary particles, electric circuits to error analysis. The previous editions in German are renowned for their clarity and completeness. Each chapter contains: - all the important concepts, formulas, rules and theorems - numerous examples and practical applications - suggestions for problem solving, hints, and cross references - measurement techniques and important sources of errors - numerous tables of standard values and material properties Access to information is direct and swift through the user-friendly layout, structured table of contents, and extensive index. Like the companion "Handbook of Mathematics and Computational Science" compiled by Harris and Stocker, the "Handbook of Physics" is an invaluable tool for college and graduate students and researchers and practitioners in all fields of engineering and natural science.
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Summary: "This site addresses three topics: fundamental physical constants, the International System of Units (SI), which is the modern metric system, and expressing the uncertainty of measurement results."

Concise Handbook of Mathematics and Physics presents a unified and coherent treatment of all the major aspects of modern elementary physics and mathematics. This complete text/reference includes definitions of fundamental notations and physical and mathematical quantities, formulas that express the laws of physics, axioms and theorems of mathematics, and more. The information is organized logically (instead of alphabetically) for better comprehension and quick, convenient access. The book contains extensive cross-referencing between the mathematical and physical sections. reflecting the considerable overlap between these two areas of study and increasing the usefulness of this handbook. Fundamental concepts, theorems, and laws are demonstrated through numerous practical examples and tasks to help build problem-solving skills.
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• Partial Contents: Units and Constants. Mathematical Methods. Angular Momentum Theory. Group Theory for Atomic Shells. Dynamical Groups. Computational Techniques. Hydrogenic Wave Functions. Atoms. Atomic Spectroscopy. High Precision Calculations for Helium. Atomic Multipoles. Atoms in Strong Fields. Ion Beam Spectroscopy. Thomas- Fermi and Other Density-Functional Theories. Many-Body Theory of Atomic Structure and Processes. Photoionization of Atoms. Quantum Electrodynamics. Tests of Fundamental Physics. Parity Nonconserving Effects in Atoms Molecules. Molecular Structure. Radiative Transition Probabilities. Molecular Photodissociation. Time-Resolved Molecular Dynamics. Gas Phase Ionic Reactions. Clusters. Infrared Spectroscopy. Laser Spectroscopy in the Submillimeter and Far-Infrared Region. Spectroscopic Techniques: Lasers. Spectroscopic Techniques: Ultraviolet. Scattering Theory. Elastic Scattering: Classical, Quantal and Semiclassical. Orientation and Alignment in Atomic and Molecular Collisions. Positron Collisions. Adiabatic and Diabatic Collision Processes at Low Energies. Ion Atom Charge Transfer Reactions at Low Energies. Continuum Distorted Wave and Wannier Methods. Dielectronic.
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This package summarizes the key ideas, techniques and research results in the field of atomic, molecular and optical physics. It is intended to be of interest to all physicians and engineers, as well as scientists from other disciplines. The CD-ROM duplicates the information in the book.
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Market: Graduate students and professionals in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as those in condensed matter and plasma physics, chemistry, and engineering. This indispensable new resource from AIP Press is the first single volume to bridge the many interrelated disciplines of atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. Along with a summary of key ideas, techniques, and results, many chapters offer you diagrams of apparatus, graphs, and table of data. From atomic spectroscopy to applications in comets, you'll find contributions from over 100 authors, all leaders in their respective disciplines. Available on CD- ROM.
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• Partial Contents:
• 1. Physical Quantities, Symbols, and Units. Physical Quantities. Symbols and Nomenclature. Systems of Units.
• 2. The International System of Units. Base Units. Realization of the Meter. Non-SI Systems of Units.
• 3. Precise Physical Constants. Standards and Conversion Factors. Unit Systems. Physical Constants.
• 4. Mathematical Formulas. Algebraic Equations. Progression and Series. Logarithmic Functions. Gamma Functions. Vector Algebra.
• 5. Probability and Statistics. Probability Distributions. Convolution of Distributions. Statistics.
• 6. Physics Formulary. Mechanics. Wave Propagation. Electricity and Magnetism.
• 7. Practical Physics. Friction. Engineering Physics. Electromagnetic Frequency Bands.
• 8. Properties of Materials. The Elements. Densities. Viscosity. Surface Tension. Solubility. Vapor Pressure. Nuclear Physics.
• 9. Recommended Symbols for Physical Quantities.
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This book consists of material in the first chapter of A Physicist's Desk Reference, updated and supplemented by additional new data. It's a self-contained, quick reference guide to the most commonly used mathematical formulas, tables of data, symbols, units, standard nomenclature, and fundamental constants in physics. A useful bibliography to more complete sources of data is also included.
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• Units of Physical Quantities, A.G. Chertov Periodic Table of Elements, K.A. Kikoin Mechanical Properties of Materials, N.V. Kadobnova and A.M. Bratkovski Compressibility, B.V. Vinogradov Density of Substances, A.P. Babichev Friction, I.I. Karasik Acoustics, L.K. Zarembo Thermometry, A.V. Inyushkin Heat Capacity, M.N. Khlopkin Temperature Coefficients of Expansion, E.B. Gel 'man Saturated Vapor Pressure, V.V. Ignatiev, V.A. Krivoruchko and A.I. Migachev Melting and Boiling, E.B. Gel 'man Equation of State and Critical Parameters of Substances, E.B. Gel 'man Surface Tension, B.D. Summ Heat Conduction, A.V. Inyushkin Viscosity, A.V. Eletskii Diffusion, A.V. Eletskii Elementary Processes in Gases and Plasma, A.V. Eletskii Ionization of Atoms and Molecules, A.A. Radzig and V.M. Shustryakov Transport Phenomena in Weakly Ionized Plasma, A.V. Eletskii Electric Characteristics of Metals and Alloys, V.S. Egorov and I.N. Khlyustikov Electrophysical Properties of Semiconductors, E.Z. Meilikhov, S.D. Lazarev, and B.A. Aronzon Insulators, A.P. Geppe Thermoelectric Phenomena, N.A. Babushkina Electron and Ion Emission, T.M. Lifshits and A.L. Musatov Magnetic Properties of DIA-and Paramagnetics, V.Yu. Ivanov and L.I. Vinokurova Magnetic Properties of Ferromagnetic Metals and Alloys, K.G. Gurtovoi Antiferromagnets, V.I. Ozhogin and V.G. Shapiro Ferrites and Other Magnetic Dielectrics, M.V. Bystrov, V.L. Ivashintseva, S.A. Mironov, and R.V. Pisarev Galvanomagnetic and Thermomagnetic Phenomena, N.A. Babushkina and V.S. Egorov Optical Properties of Substances, L.A. Novitskii Atomic and Molecular Spectra, A.A. Radzig Electro-, Magneto-, and Piezooptical and Nonlinear Optical Effects, A.A. Malyutin, M.E. Brodov, and V.P. Yanovskii Lasers, A.A. Malyutin , E. Brodov, and V.P. Yanovskii X-Ray Radiation, R.M. Imamov Fundamental Particles, V.A.P. Nikitin Nuclear Properties of Nuclides, V.M. Kulakov Mossbauer Nuclei, S.S. Yakimov and V.M. Cherepanov Nuclear Reactions, V.P. Rudakov Nuclear Fission, A.I. Obukhov and I.S. Grigoriev Neutron Penetration Through Matter, S.V. Marin Passage of Ionizing Radiation Through Matter, V.P. Rudakov Cosmic Rays, V.S. Ptuskin Geophysics, I.A. Maslov Astronomy and Astrophysics, Yu. E. Lyubarskii and R.A. Syunyaev.
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Reliable and quickly accessible information concerning the physical phenomena and properties of various media is in great demand by many scientists in their everyday work. This extensive reference provides such information, presenting basic physical parameters and properties of substances employed in modern science and industry. The material is divided into the following branches: Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Transport Phenomena; Electricity and Magnetism Optics and Lasers; Nuclear Physics; Astronomy; and, Geophysics.
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A well-focused reference answering the working technologist's requirement for reliable information in a single compact source. The Index is restricted to the data that is most needed, on the substances most often used. The authors have taken care to avoid the excess of detail that can unnecessarily slow the reader as well as mask critical properties. The book is logically organized for fast access, and minimal overlap. In addition to general properties of elements, molecules, and organic and inorganic compounds, the Index devotes separate sections to major property subcategories.
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This updated, expanded edition of the classic Physics Vade Mecum is a compact, comprehensive storehouse of the most useful information, formulas, numerical data, definitions, and references, designed for easy access with minimal searching. Saves you time and effort in solving a wide range of scientific and technical problems. A complete listing of physics data centers is included. The index has more than doubled in size from the first edition for even more efficient use. The perfect quick-reference tool. A Library of Science selection.
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• Preface - Introduction -
• PART 1 - Definitions and Conversions - Fundamental Physical Constants -
• PART 2 - Conversion Factors - Tables of Units - Appendix - References - Index.
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Converting units from one type of usage to another is a constant and regular problem that engineers and scientists have to solve. This book will therefore be invaluable as it provides a complete coverage of all the conversion factors required. Covering areas such as mechanical units, thermal units, units of physical chemistry, units of light, units of electricity and magnetism and also radiation. References are given throughout and there is a comprehensive index.
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"This handbook presents in one volume a concise summary of the major definitions, formulas, tables, and examples of elementary and intermediate technology physics ... prepared for practicing engineers, architects and technologists ... No mathematics beyond the elementary calculus is used and calculus as such is used only where absolutely necessary."--Pref. The content of the book is divided into four parts: Applications of technical physics, physical tables, systems of units and their relationships and an Index.