New books: January 2021

Categories:

• Astronomy and astrophysics
• Atomic and molecular physics
• Biological and medical physics
• Chemical physics
• Computers and computational physics
• Condensed-matter physics
• Cosmology and relativity
• Device physics
• Energy and environment
• Fluids
• History and philosophy
• Instrumentation and techniques
• Miscellaneous
• Nuclear physics
• Optics and photonics
• Particle physics
• Popularizations
• Quantum physics
• Society and government
• Space and planetary science
• Statistical physics and thermodynamics
• Texts and education
• Theory and mathematical methods

Astronomy and astrophysics

• Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics, E. F. van Dishoeck, R. C. Kennicutt, eds. (Annual Reviews, 2020) $118.00
• The Atlas of Mars: Mapping its Geography and Geology, K. S. Coles, K. L. Tanaka, P. R. Christensen (Cambridge U. Press, 2019) $49.99
• A Mathematically Coherent Quantum Gravity, J. Moffat (IOP Publishing, 2020) $190.00
• Star Formation, A. M. Bykov et al., eds. (Springer, 2021) $149.99

Atomic and molecular physics

• Direct Hydroxylation of Methane: Interplay Between Theory and Experiment, K. Yoshizawa, ed. (Springer, 2020) $139.99
• Introduction to the Physics of Matter: Basic Atomic, Molecular, and Solid-State Physics, N. Manini (Springer, 2020) $59.99

Biological and medical physics

• Advances in Dental Implantology using Nanomaterials and Allied Technology Applications, R. S. Chaughule, R. Dashaputra, eds. (Springer, 2021) $139.99
• Astrobiology on the International Space Station, J.-P. de Vera (Springer, 2020) $59.99

Chemical physics

• An Introduction to Cold and Ultracold Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules, Ions and Rydbergs, J. P. Ríos (Springer, 2020) $109.99

Computers and computational physics

• Illustrated Computational Intelligence: Examples and Applications, P. S. Sajja (Springer, 2021) $149.99
• New Frontiers in Cryptography: Quantum, Blockchain, Lightweight, Chaotic and DNA, K. S. Mohamed (Springer, 2020) $129.99
• TFET Integrated Circuits: From Perspective Towards Reality, N. Gupta et al. (Springer, 2021) $99.00

Condensed-matter physics

• Spectral Analysis of Nonlinear Elastic Shapes, J. F. Doyle (Springer, 2020) $139.99

Cosmology and relativity

• Foundations of Quantum Cosmology, M. Bojowald (IOP Publishing, 2020) $190.00

Device physics

• Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires, N. Fukata, R. Rurali, eds. (Springer, 2021) $149.99
• Wide Bandgap Semiconductor-Based Electronics, F. Ren, S. J. Pearton, eds. (IOP Publishing, 2020) $190.00

Energy and environment

• Annual Review of Environment and Resources, A. Gadgil, T. P. Tomich, eds. (Annual Reviews, 2020) $118.00
• Enhanced Power Grid Stability Using Doubly Fed Induction Generators, K. Okedu (AIP Publishing, 2020) $135.00
• Graph Theory Applications to Deregulated Power Systems, R. M. Chuquen, H. R. Chamorro (Springer, 2021) $59.99
• Nanotechnology and the Generation of Sustainable Hydrogen, S. Farrukh et al. (Springer, 2021) $139.99

Fluids

• Advancement of Shock Capturing Computational Fluid Dynamics Methods: Numerical Flux Functions in Finite Volume Method, K. Kitamura (Springer, 2020) $119.99

History and philosophy

• The Copenhagen Network: The Birth of Quantum Mechanics from a Postdoctoral Perspective, A. Kojevnikov (Springer, 2020) $59.99
• CRISPR People: The Science and Ethics of Editing Humans, H. T. Greely (The MIT Press, 2021) $27.95
• Immersive Systemic Knowing: Advancing Systems Thinking Beyond Rational Analysis, R. Rajagopalan (Springer, 2020) $139.99
• The Legacy of Tatjana Afanassjewa: Philosophical Insights from the Work of an Original Physicist and Mathematician, J. Uffink, G. Valente, C. Werndl, L. Zuchowski, eds. (Springer, 2021) $119.99
• One Hundred Years of Gauge Theory: Past, Present and Future Perspectives, S. De Bianchi, C. Kiefer, eds. (Springer, 2020) $119.99
• The Quantum Matrix: Henry Bar’s Perilous Struggle for Quantum Coherence, G. Kurizki, G. Gordon (Oxford U. Press, 2020) $32.95
• Ruggiero Boscovich’s Theory of Natural Philosophy: Points, Distances, Determinations, L. Guzzardi (Birkhäuser, 2020) $119.99

Instrumentation and techniques

• Laser Micro-Nano-Manufacturing and 3D Microprinting, A. Hu, ed. (Springer, 2020) $149.99
• Stereoscopic Image Quality Assessment, Y. Ding, G. Sun (Zhejiang U. Press and Springer, 2020) $149.99
• X-Ray Spectroscopy with Synchrotron Radiation: Fundamentals and Applications, S. P. Cramer (Springer, 2020) $149.99

Miscellaneous

• Hannah’s War: A Novel, J. Eliasberg (Back Bay Books, 2020) $16.99

Nuclear physics

• Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science, B. R. Holstein, W. C. Haxton, A. Jawahery, eds. (Annual Reviews, 2020) $118.00

Optics and photonics

• Pioneers of Color Science, R. Shamey, R. G. Kuehni (Springer, 2020) $139.99
• Stigmatic Optics, R. G. González-Acuña, H. A. Chaparro-Romo (IOP Publishing, 2020) $190.00

Particle physics

• Quarks and Leptons from Orbifolded Superstring, K.-S. Choi, J. E. Kim (Springer, 2020) $99.00

Popularizations

• The ABC’s of Science, G. Mussardo (Springer, 2020) $39.99
• Astronomy’s Quest for Sharp Images: From Blurred Pictures to the Very Large Telescope, P. Léna (Springer, 2020) $29.99
• Black Hole Survival Guide, J. Levin (Knopf, 2020) $20.95
• The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), K. Mack (Simon & Schuster, 2020) $26.00
• Extraterrestrial, A. Loeb (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021) $14.99
• The Genesis Quest: The Geniuses and Eccentrics on a Journey to Uncover the Origin of Life on Earth, M. Marshall (U. Chicago Press, 2020) $29.86
• Hidden Wonders: The Subtle Dialogue between Physics and Elegance, É. Guyon, J. Bico, É. Reyssat, B. Roman (The MIT Press, 2020) $29.95
• The Janus Point: A New Theory of Time, J. Barbour (Basic Books, 2020) $32.00
• Mind and the Cosmic Order: How the Mind Creates the Features and Structure of All Things, and Why This Insight Transforms Physics, C. Pinter (Springer, 2021) $29.99
• The Nation of Plants, S. Mancuso (Other Press, 2021) $21.99
• The Neutrino Story: One Tiny Particle’s Grand Role in the Cosmos, R. N. Mohapatra (Springer, 2021) $19.99
• Radio and Radar Astronomy Projects for Beginners, S. Arnold (Springer, 2021) $29.99
• Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth, T. Hiss (Knopf, 2021) $28.00
• Shaken, Not Stirred! James Bond in the Spotlight of Physics, M. Tolan, J. Stolze (Springer, 2020) $24.99

Quantum physics

• A First Course on Symmetry, Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: The Foundations of Physics, G. Kunstatter, S. Das (Springer, 2020) $79.99

Society and government

• The Economics of Big Science: Essays by Leading Scientists and Policymakers, H. P. Beck, P. Charitos, eds. (Springer, 2021) $59.99
• The Politics and Perils of Space Exploration: Who Will Compete, Who Will Dominate?, L. Dawson (Praxis/Springer, 2021) $34.99
• Social Media and the Armed Forces, E. Moehlecke de Baseggio, O. Schneider, T. S. Tresch, eds. (Springer, 2020) $109.99

Space and planetary science

• Moon First and Mars Second: A Practical Approach to Human Space Exploration, A. Reneau (Springer, 2021) $59.99
• The NASA Kepler Mission, S. B. Howell, ed. (IOP Publishing, 2020) $190.00
• Ocean Worlds: Habitability in the Outer Solar System and Beyond, A. Coustenis et al., eds. (Springer, 2021) $149.99
• Role of Sample Return in Addressing Major Questions in Planetary Sciences, M. Anand et al., eds. (Springer, 2021) $149.99

Statistical physics and thermodynamics

• Crowd Dynamics, Volume 2: Theory, Models, and Applications, L. Gibelli, ed. (Birkhäuser, 2020) $109.99

Texts and education

• Astrophotography is Easy!: Basics for Beginners, G. I. Redfern (Springer, 2020) $27.99
• Conceptual Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB, K. Kim (Springer, 2021) $59.99
• Exercises and Problems in Mathematical Methods of Physics, G. Cicogna (Springer, 2020) $59.99
• Fundamental Physics and Physics Education Research, B. G. Sidharth, J. Carnicer, M. Michelini, C. Perea, eds. (Springer, 2021) $149.99
• III-V Compound Semiconductors and Devices: An Introduction to Fundamentals, K. Y. Cheng (Springer, 2020) $109.99
• An Introduction to Quantum Optics: An open systems approach, P. Rice (IOP Publishing, 2020) $120.00
• Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement, T. L. Schmitz, K. S. Smith (Springer, 2021) $109.99
• Probability Theory: A Comprehensive Course, A. Klenke (Springer, 2020) $79.99
• Quantitative Fundamentals of Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering, K. D. Wittrup, B. Tidor, B. J. Hackel, C. A. Sarkar (The MIT Press, 2019) $75.00
• Teaching High School Physics: Interacting with Physics Students, C. J. Wenning, R. E. Vieyra (AIP Publishing, 2020) $135.00
• Teaching High School Physics: Managing the Physics Classroom, C. J. Wenning, R. E. Vieyra (AIP Publishing, 2020) $135.00
• Teaching High School Physics: The Nature of Physics Teaching, C. J. Wenning, R. E. Vieyra (AIP Publishing, 2020) $135.00
• Understanding Acoustics: An Experimentalist’s View of Sound and Vibration, S. L. Garrett (ASA Press and Springer, 2020) $59.99

Theory and mathematical methods

• Advances in the Theory of System Decoupling, R. Gonçalves Salsa Junior, F. Ma (Springer, 2021) $149.99
• Algebraic Structure of String Field Theory, M. Doubek, B. Jurčo, M. Markl, I. Sachs (Springer, 2020) $74.99
• Basic Insights in Vector Calculus: With a Supplement on Mathematical Understanding, T. J. Quinn, Z. Boudhraa, S. Rai (World Scientific, 2020) $98.00
• How to Derive a Formula: Volume 1: Basic Analytical Skills and Methods for Physical Scientists, A. A. Kornyshev, D. O’Lee (World Scientific, 2020) $158.00
• Mathematical Concepts of Quantum Mechanics, S. J. Gustafson, I. M. Sigal (Springer, 2020) $59.99
• Random Fields of Piezoelectricity and Piezomagnetism: Correlation Structures, A. Malyarenko, M. Ostoja-Starzewski, A. Amiri-Hezaveh (Springer, 2020) $59.99
• Real and Complex Numbers for Physicists, R. A. Pereyra (AIP Publishing, 2020) $135.00
• Self-rolled Micro- and Nanoarchitectures: Topological and Geometrical Effects, V. M. Fomin (De Gruyter, 2020) $119.99