Theory of Electromagnetics
This book details the fundamental principles and applications of electromagnetics. It discusses their theoretical aspects as well as practical applications to provide a comprehensive overview and understanding of the field. The subject matter of this book also covers: Fundamentals of Vector Theory Conductors, Dielectrics, and Capacitance Poisson's and Laplace's Equations and their Applications Reflection, Refraction, and Dispersion of Plane Waves Transmission Lines Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan)
Decoherence and Quantum Darwinism
The measurement problem has been a central puzzle of quantum theory since its inception, and understanding how the classical world emerges from our fundamentally quantum universe is key to its resolution. While the 'Copenhagen' and 'Many Worlds' interpretations have dominated discussion of this philosophically charged question, Zurek builds on the physics of decoherence and introduces the theory of 'Quantum Darwinism' to provide a novel account of the emergence of classical reality. Opening with a modern view of quantum theory, the book reconsiders the customary textbook account of quantum foundations, showing how the controversial axioms (including Born's rule) follow from the consistent core postulates. Part II discusses decoherence and explores its role in the quantum-to-classical transition. Part III introduces Quantum Darwinism, explaining how an information-theoretic perspective complements, elucidates, and reconciles the 'Copenhagen' and 'Many Worlds' interpretations. This insightful book is essential reading for any student or researcher interested in quantum physics.
Six Impossible Things
A concise and engaging investigation of six interpretations of quantum physics. Rules of the quantum world seem to say that a cat can be both alive and dead at the same time and a particle can be in two places at once. And that particle is also a wave; everything in the quantum world can described in terms of waves--or entirely in terms of particles. These interpretations were all established by the end of the 1920s, by Erwin Schr繹dinger, Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac, and others. But no one has yet come up with a common sense explanation of what is going on. In this concise and engaging book, astrophysicist John Gribbin offers an overview of six of the leading interpretations of quantum mechanics. Gribbin calls his account "agnostic," explaining that none of these interpretations is any better--or any worse--than any of the others.Gribbin presents the Copenhagen Interpretation, promoted by Niels Bohr and named by Heisenberg; the Pilot-Wave Interpretation, developed by Louis de Broglie; the Many Worlds Interpretation (termed "excess baggage" by Gribbin); the Decoherence Interpretation ("incoherent"); the Ensemble "Non-Interpretation"; and the Timeless Transactional Interpretation (which theorized waves going both forward and backward in time). All of these interpretations are crazy, Gribbin warns, and some are more crazy than others--but in the quantum world, being more crazy does not necessarily mean more wrong.
The One Thing You Need to Know
From gravity to black holes, special relativity to global warming, this authoritative and entertaining book from bestselling author Marcus Chown breaks down complex science into manageable chunks, explaining the one thing you really need to know to get to grips with the subject. Rather than trying to bend your mind around all the vast and confounding details of things like gravitational waves, electricity, and black holes, wouldn't it be easier to understand just one central concept from which everything else follows? If you've ever found yourself fascinated by the idea of quantum computing but feel a little overwhelmed by the mind-blowing subject of quantum mechanics, or concerned by climate change but haven't been able to get to grips with the details of global warming, this book is for you. Let's take gravitational waves, for example - they sound poetic, but why are they creating so much excitement? Think of them as the voice of space or vibrations on the drumskin of space-time, before delving into all their complexities. In 21 short and engaging chapters, Chown explains the one thing you need to know to understand some of the most important scientific ideas of our time. Packed full of astounding facts, scientific history, and the entertaining personalities at the heart of the most pivotal discoveries about the workings of our universe, this is an accessible guide to all the tricky stuff you've always wanted to understand more about.
The Art of Physics
Can physics change your life? It already has. "What does complex system theory teach us about getting fired? How does the study of subatomic particles help us predict elections? In his insightful and entertaining new book, Zahaan Bharmal applies lessons from physics to identify elegant explanations for our messy world."--Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work Drawing on insights from quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chaos theory, and more, The Art of Physics reveals the surprising and sometimes beautiful ways physics can help us understand the chaos and unpredictability of our universe, answering questions such as: Why are some relationships unstable, while others last a lifetime?Why do we make irrational decisions and how can they affect climate change?Why is polling for an election unreliable?Why does it matter when I ask my son if he ate his vegetables?Through a unique mix of personal stories, the exploration of global issues, science, and even humor, Bharmal uses physics to explain the social and political interactions that affect us all. From the physics of getting fired to using chaos theory to predict civilisation-level catastrophes, The Art of Physics helps answer some of the most important questions facing our lives and society today. In our constant need for reason, The Art of Physics shows how we can find solace and understanding in physics.
Wireless Communication Using Deep Learning Techniques for Neuromorphic VLSI Computing
This book describes Deep Learning-based architecture design for intelligent wireless communication systems and specifically for Deep Learning-based receiver design. Deep Learning-based architecture design utilizes Deep Learning (DL) techniques to reformulate the traditional block-based wireless communication architecture. Deep Learning-based algorithm design utilizes Deep Learning methods to speed up the processing at a guaranteed high accuracy performance. Automatic signal modulation classification in AI-based wireless communication can be done using deep learning techniques to improve dynamic spectrum allocation. Automatic signal modulation recognition in wireless communication is described using Deep Learning techniques to improve resource shortage and spectrum utilization efficiency. Moreover, using deep learning neural network circuit methods and doing parallel computations on hardware can reduce costs. Spiking neural network (SNN) provides a promising solution for low-power hardware for neuromorphic computing. Spiking Neural Networks circuit functions with a pre-trained network's weights consume less power. Spiking neural network is more promising than other neural networks that can pave a new way for low-power computing applications. Analog VLSI is utilized to design spiking neural networks circuits such as silicon synapse and CMOS neuron.
CAD-Based Optical Design with Quadoa
In CAD-Based Optical Design with Quadoa, we explore how optical design entails evaluating application requirements and creating optical systems specifically engineered to meet the exact needs of optical instruments. This extensive system may include optics, light sources, sensors, electronic boards, display devices, and other components. Primarily, optical design focuses on determining the shapes, positions, and materials of lenses and mirrors to ensure the optical system adheres to indicated criteria and specifications. To meet specific requirements, lens designers must use optical design software as an aid for their challenging task.Most of the mentioned optical design programs are based on the idea of a spreadsheet that contains the information on each surface, radius, thickness, materials, and position among other parameters. This paradigm has its positive aspects and negative aspects. But optical design is a field under constant evolution and new ways to design optical systems are emerging. In this book, we are going to construct, optimize, and analyze optical systems under the fresh paradigm of Computer-aided design (CAD) with the help of Quadoa Optical CAD, a novel optical design software. Within the chapters of the book, we are going to see why this paradigm can be very useful in designing optical systems in comparison with the one proposed by spreadsheets.The purpose of this book is to teach optical design with a fresh and reliable tool, Quadoa Optical CA. This book mixes the classical books in optical design and a manual of Quadoa Optical CAD. The purpose of this blend is to give readers enough knowledge to start a practical optical design, with solid theory and robust tools in Quadoa Optical CAD.
Integrated Photonics and Optoelectronics
The target of this Reprint is to collect the latest research output in the field of integrated photonics and optoelectronics, including simulation theory, experimental work, and the latest corresponding applications, to demonstrate developing trends in integrated photonic and optoelectronic technologies. Thus, in this Reprint, various technologies, such as the properties of advanced materials, the nanofabrication process, functional nanostructures, and applications for sensors, as well as modulators related to integrated devices, will be featured. This Reprint is suitable for researchers aiming to broaden their mindset and creative more competitive, highly integrated devices to pave the way for the development of modern micro- and nanotechnology.
Crossfield Theory
Crossfield Theory: A Unification of Science and Spirituality explores a framework aimed at bridging the divide between science and spirituality. It proposes ideas such as: A Fifth Fundamental Force: The theory reinterprets the cosmological constant as an active force, the inverse of energy and matter, fostering a dynamic equilibrium in the universe. Ten-Dimensional Spacetime: Moving beyond the familiar four dimensions, the theory describes six additional dimensions with unique properties like backward time flow and negative speed, which redefine motion, time, and quantum behavior. Absorption Model: This conceptualizes the universe as a self-perpetuating system, constantly recycling energy and matter, underlining interconnectedness from cosmic scales to biological processes. Quantum Entanglement Redefined: The phenomenon is explained as particles expressing a unified identity across multiple dimensions, challenging existing notions of causality and locality. Unified Consciousness: Speculating on a collective energy field existing beyond linear time, it opens new dialogues on the intersection of science, philosophy, and spirituality. A Mathematical Framework: The theory employs a tenth-degree equation reflecting the complex interplay of these dimensions, aiming to predict phenomena beyond the capacity of current models. Through its synthesis of cosmology, quantum physics, and metaphysical ideas, the book seeks to inspire a paradigm shift toward a more holistic understanding of reality. The vision includes reconciling empirical science with the intuitive realms of spirituality, offering a unified lens for exploring existence.
An Introduction to Lieb's Simplified Approach to the Bose Gas
This book explores Lieb's Simplified approach to the ground state of systems of interacting bosons. While extensive research has delved into the behavior of interacting bosons, persistent challenges, such as proving Bose-Einstein condensation, remain. Introduced by Lieb in 1963, the Simplified approach has been the object of renewed attention in recent years, revealing surprising and promising results. Notably, this approach provides ground state energy predictions that agree with many-body systems asymptotically at both low and high densities. It further predicts a condensate fraction and correlation function that agree with Bogolyubov theory at low densities, and numerical predictions match quantum Monte Carlo simulations across all densities. This suggests that Lieb's Simplified approach could serve as a potent tool for reimagining the study of interacting bosons. The book defines Lieb's Simplified approach, discusses its predictions, and presents known analytical and numerical results. It is designed for advanced students and young researchers working in the fields of mathematical physics, quantum many-body physics and Bose-Einstein condensates.
Quantum Computing and Information
Unlock the Potential of Quantum ComputingThis expertly crafted guide demystifies the complexities of quantum computing through a progressive teaching method, making it accessible to students and newcomers alike.FeaturesExplores quantum systems, gates and circuits, entanglement, algorithms, and more.Unique 'scaffolding approach' for easy understanding.Ideal for educators, students, and self-learners.AuthorsDr. Peter Y. Lee (Ph.D., Princeton University) - Expert in quantum nanostructures, extensive teaching experience.Dr. Huiwen Ji (Ph.D., Princeton University) - Solid background in quantum chemistry, award-winning researcher.Dr. Ran Cheng (Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin) - Specializes in condensed matter theory, award-winning physicist.
Basic Electrodynamics in 6 Lessons
This book explains why there are different variants of Maxwell's equations and the physical meaning of the quantities they contain. It also shows how the equations for static electric and magnetic potentials are derived from Maxwell's equations. Matter exposed to the field is an integral part of the discussion. Multipole developments are justified and derived. Furthermore, the potential for simplification in formulating dynamical theory as gauge field theory is explained. The laws of optics are derived from those of electrodynamics. Justifications are provided for quasi-stationary calculations, limits are formulated, and technical counterexamples are shown.
Contested Airwaves
Controversial American-led radio initiatives sparked a kaleidoscope of conflicts and rivalries from the medium's earliest days through the end of World War II. Michael A. Krysko explores how the medium engaged the knowledge, assumptions, and prejudices that fueled listeners' and policymakers' objections to foreign and unwelcome radio content. Krysko considers Americans' antagonism toward non-English language broadcasting; issues of identity, geography, and sovereignty that propelled opposition to Mexico's "border blaster" stations; how a project aimed at helping Cajun-speaking listeners became a French-only celebration of Acadian culture; a failed initiative to teach English to Latin Americans via shortwave broadcasting; enduring US-Panamanian conflicts over the control of radio in and around the Panama Canal; and how farmers from across the Southwest protested a radio treaty's perceived preferential treatment of Cuba. Paying particular attention to the act of listening, Krysko shows how these initiatives illuminated and solidified divisions rooted in identity, nationalism, and prejudice. Clear and wide-ranging, Contested Airwaves reveals early radio's place at the nexus of public programming, transnational relations, and its own evolution as a communication medium.
The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
A landmark book on the influential many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics In 1957, Hugh Everett proposed a novel interpretation of quantum mechanics--a view that eventually became known as the many-worlds interpretation. This book presents Everett's two landmark papers on the idea--"'Relative State' Formulation of Quantum Mechanics" and "The Theory of the Universal Wave Function"--as well as further discussion of the idea in papers from a number of other physicists: J. A. Wheeler, Bryce DeWitt, L. N. Cooper and D. Van Vechten, and Neill Graham. In his interpretation, Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector never collapses, reality as a whole is rigorously deterministic. This reality, which is described jointly by the dynamical variables and the state vector, isn't the reality customarily perceived; rather, it's a reality composed of many worlds. By virtue of the temporal development of the dynamical variables, the state vector decomposes naturally into orthogonal vectors, reflecting a continual splitting of the universe into a multitude of mutually unobservable but equally real worlds, in each of which every good measurement has yielded a definite result, and in most of which the familiar statistical quantum laws hold. Bryce S. DeWitt (1923-2004) was a prize-winning theoretical physicist and professor emeritus of physics at the University of Texas at Austin. Neill Graham (1941-2015) was a physicist and writer.
The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
A landmark book on the influential many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics In 1957, Hugh Everett proposed a novel interpretation of quantum mechanics--a view that eventually became known as the many-worlds interpretation. This book presents Everett's two landmark papers on the idea--"'Relative State' Formulation of Quantum Mechanics" and "The Theory of the Universal Wave Function"--as well as further discussion of the idea in papers from a number of other physicists: J. A. Wheeler, Bryce DeWitt, L. N. Cooper and D. Van Vechten, and Neill Graham. In his interpretation, Everett denies the existence of a separate classical realm and asserts the propriety of considering a state vector for the whole universe. Because this state vector never collapses, reality as a whole is rigorously deterministic. This reality, which is described jointly by the dynamical variables and the state vector, isn't the reality customarily perceived; rather, it's a reality composed of many worlds. By virtue of the temporal development of the dynamical variables, the state vector decomposes naturally into orthogonal vectors, reflecting a continual splitting of the universe into a multitude of mutually unobservable but equally real worlds, in each of which every good measurement has yielded a definite result, and in most of which the familiar statistical quantum laws hold. Bryce S. DeWitt (1923-2004) was a prize-winning theoretical physicist and professor emeritus of physics at the University of Texas at Austin. Neill Graham (1941-2015) was a physicist and writer.
The Quantum Revelation
Reveals quantum physics as a modern-day spiritual path for awakening and expanding consciousness - Shows how the revelations emerging from quantum physics can wake us up from the disempowering spell of the scientific materialist worldview and help dispel the collective madness that has befallen our species - Explains for readers with no physics background why quantum physics is, in the words of Albert Einstein, so "uncommonly important" that "it should be everyone's concern" - Shows how quantum physics can help us awaken to the malleable, dreamlike nature of reality, a realization that unlocks the creative spirit within us Explaining the world-transforming effects of quantum physics, Paul Levy shows how discoveries in this field--widely considered the greatest in the history of science--can wake us up from the disempowering spell of the reductionist, materialist worldview, thereby helping to dispel the collective madness that has befallen our species. He explains how quantum physics helps us to consciously realize our vast evolutionary potential and awaken us to the malleable, dreamlike nature of reality, a realization that unlocks the creative spirit hidden within our own minds. In a radical synthesis of quantum physics with spirituality, psychology, lucid dreaming, and alchemy, Levy contemplates the deeper philosophical and metaphysical underpinnings of quantum mechanics, exploring what it means that quantum physics has empirically proven that there is no such thing as "objective reality" and how we are active participants in creating our experience of reality, whether we realize it or not. Revealing the quantum nature of our world and ourselves, The Quantum Revelation shows how quantum physics has become a modern-day spiritual path for awakening and expanding consciousness with particular relevance for the challenging times we are living through.
The Beginner's Guide to Parallel Realities
The Beginner's Guide to Parallel Realities takes readers on a mind-expanding journey into the intriguing worlds of the multiverse, time travel, and alternate dimensions. Designed for those with no prior scientific background, this book simplifies complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts, making it the perfect starting point for anyone curious about the nature of reality.The book unpacks profound questions through clear language and engaging explanations: What if our universe is just one of many? Could we ever travel through time or between dimensions? How do concepts like parallel worlds reshape our understanding of existence? Blending scientific theories, thought experiments and real-world analogies opens the door to topics once thought too abstract or inaccessible.Key topics include the multiverse theory, the possibility of time travel, alternate realities, and how cutting-edge ideas in quantum physics may explain phenomena that seem straight out of science fiction. Readers will explore how these theories intersect with philosophy, technology, and our daily lives-challenging assumptions and inspiring new ways of thinking.Whether you're a curious thinker, a science enthusiast, or simply someone seeking fresh perspectives, The Beginner's Guide to Parallel Realities provides a fascinating framework for viewing the universe and your place. It's not just a guide to understanding science but an invitation to transform how you see reality.
Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible
An exceptionally accessible introduction to quantum field theory Quantum field theory is by far the most spectacularly successful theory in physics, but also one of the most mystifying. This venerable subject provides the crucial bridge between the long established quantum mechanics and the still hypothetical string theory. Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible provides an essential primer on the subject, giving readers the conceptual foundations they need to wrap their heads around one of the most important yet baffling subjects in physics. Quantum field theory grew out of quantum mechanics in the late 1930s and was developed by a generation of brilliant young theorists, including Julian Schwinger and Richard Feynman. Their predictions were experimentally verified to an astounding accuracy unmatched by the rest of physics. Quantum field theory unifies quantum mechanics and special relativity, thus providing the framework for understanding the quantum mysteries of the subatomic world. With his trademark blend of wit and physical insight, A. Zee guides readers from the classical notion of the field to the modern frontiers of quantum field theory, covering a host of topics along the way, including antimatter, Feynman diagrams, virtual particles, the path integral, quantum chromodynamics, electroweak unification, grand unification, and quantum gravity. A unique and valuable introduction for students and general readers alike, Quantum Field Theory, as Simply as Possible explains how quantum field theory informs our understanding of the universe, and how it can shed light on some of the deepest mysteries of physics.
Unified Field Theory (Academic Edition)
The Academic Edition of Unified Field Theory delves deeply into the profound concepts of Zhang XiangQian's groundbreaking work. Designed for scholars and intellectuals, this edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the theory's mathematical frameworks, scientific principles, and philosophical implications.With rigorous analysis and detailed commentary, this edition emphasizes accuracy and depth, making it an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and professionals seeking to understand the unifying forces of the universe. A must-read for anyone looking to engage with the frontiers of theoretical physics and the underpinnings of reality.
Portals to a New Reality
An Oxford physicist "seeks to shatter complacency" (David Deutsch) in modern physics and show why five revolutionary experiments in quantum physics promise to open the gates separating us from a true understanding of the universe For the last century, physics has been treading along the paths set by the same two theories--quantum theory and general relativity--and, let's face it, it's getting pretty boring. Most scientists are simply chasing decimal points in laboratories, unable to explore the theories at large scales, where serious discrepancies could emerge. The situation is a lot like the one physics was in in 1890, right before Planck, Einstein, and Bohr blew the roof off Newtonian physics. As Vlatko Vedral argues in Portals to a New Reality, that means we are on the brink of a revolution. Vedral shows how quantum information theory has opened radically new avenues for experiments that could upend physics. They can sound very strange--one essentially involves entangling a human with Schr繹dinger's cat--but they lay bare elements of our theories that are particularly problematic, such as the widespread belief that nothing truly exists unless it is observed. At present these experiments are thought experiments, albeit fascinating ones. But nothing, save inertia and a lack of ambition, stands in our way. Now is the time to rewrite the understanding of the universe.
Recent Advances in High-Power Electromagnetics
We live in a modern world powered by large, complex systems, including financial markets, communication networks, transportation networks, and security infrastructure. Sensitive electronics are omnipresent, making them increasingly vulnerable to high-power electromagnetic (HPEM) threats - an emerging risk capable of disrupting critical networks and the infrastructure they support. This book explores recent advances in HPEM sources, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), strategies for protecting against intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) and detection and mitigation of these threats. This book is an edited selection of invited papers that have been updated and expanded from the 2022 GlobalEM Conference. It offers an in-depth overview of the state of the art in high-power electromagnetics, including high-power microwave and ultrawideband sources, intentional electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility, and detection methods for IEMI threats. The book will help readers working in high-power electromagnetics and related fields to: Understand the capabilities of modern HPEM sources; Understand the threats represented by HPEM on modern critical infrastructures, systems, and equipment; Identify the coupling mechanisms of different HPEM sources in different scenarios; Identify the efficacy of shielding, filtering, hardening and other protection mechanisms.
Unified Field Theory (Academic Edition)
The Academic Edition of Unified Field Theory delves deeply into the profound concepts of Zhang XiangQian's groundbreaking work. Designed for scholars and intellectuals, this edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the theory's mathematical frameworks, scientific principles, and philosophical implications.With rigorous analysis and detailed commentary, this edition emphasizes accuracy and depth, making it an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and professionals seeking to understand the unifying forces of the universe. A must-read for anyone looking to engage with the frontiers of theoretical physics and the underpinnings of reality.
Unified Field Theory (Word-for-Word Translation)
Dive into the foundational work of Zhang XiangQian with this faithful, word-for-word translation of his groundbreaking Unified Field Theory. Preserving the original text in its entirety, this edition offers an unfiltered glimpse into Zhang's revolutionary ideas, including the Grand Unified Equation of the Universe and his theories on time, space, energy, and motion.This meticulous translation ensures accuracy and authenticity, providing readers with the rare opportunity to experience Zhang's insights exactly as he presented them. Ideal for those seeking a direct connection to the source, this edition is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the pursuit of universal truths.
Final Theory of Light
This book, revised and updated in December 2024, reveals a revolutionary method for finding extraterrestrial life. Based on new discoveries regarding the fundamental nature of light, a virtual video camera is set to show an exciting way to explore the Universe and change cosmology forever. Light is a well-studied subject, yet there are many misconceptions concerning light's fundamental nature. Some mysteries about light continue to puzzle scientists even today in the 21st Century. But now, in the Final Theory of Light, these puzzles are resolved and revealed for the first time. For example, what exactly makes the speed of light always constant; why light can never bend, bounce or reflect off anything; why all light-photons in the universe are identical; the spurious nature of the quantum theory of light; how to see exoplanets in full detail; how the famous double-slit experiments of light misled the world; exactly how objects convey their colours to our eyes, and much more. Particle physics has not seen progress since the 1970s when the standard model of particle physics was completed. Ever since then, the theories used to describe observations in physics have remained unchanged. Little by little the standard model of particle physics has become more and more outdated and inconsistent. As a result, millions of physics students are today going down blind alleys and rabbit holes full of misguided concepts. This in turn leads to blighted careers, and a falling out in the pursuit of science. As pointed out by Charlie Wood and many others (Fundamental physics is in a crisis, Quanta Magazine, 12 August 2024), scientists are increasingly saying that particle physics is facing a nightmare scenario with many researchers looking for a new direction in physics. A monumental shift in a new direction in particle physics is very overdue. This book provides that major shift, setting particle physics in a new direction and the prospect of many new exciting discoveries. The Final Theory of Light gives you a fundamental understanding of light as never before. It is written for a general audience to enjoy, regardless of background or expertise. Unlike other books on the subject it avoids taking you down scientific blind alleys and rabbit holes full of confusing misconceptions. Whether you're involved in science, cosmology, optics, astrophysics, technology or physics generally, this book is an absolute must read and may save years of fruitless study and research. It is available in English (Final Theory of Light & Finding Extraterrestrials) or in Spanish (Teor穩a Final de la Luz y B繳squeda de extraterrestres).
Introduction to Ray, Wave, and Beam Optics with Applications
This book introduces the fundamentals of optics, a field essential to both everyday life and advanced technologies, yet often overlooked in engineering education. Importantly, it includes chapters on complex light, as well as light-based applications. Designed for both students and industry professionals, it aims to make optics accessible while inspiring curiosity, using practical exercises with tools like OSLO, Zemax OpticStudio, and Matlab to deepen understanding.
Modern Physics
This textbook offers an introduction to statistical mechanics, special relativity, and quantum physics, developed from lecture notes for the "Quantum Physics" course at the University of Padua. Beginning with a brief review of classical statistical mechanics in the first chapter, the book explores special and general relativity in the second chapter. The third chapter delves into the historical analysis of light quantization, while the fourth chapter discusses Niels Bohr's quantization of energy levels and electromagnetic transitions. The Schr繹dinger equation is investigated in the fifth chapter. Chapter Six covers applications of quantum mechanics, including the quantum particle in a box, quantum particle in harmonic potential, quantum tunneling, stationary perturbation theory, and time-dependent perturbation theory. Chapter Seven outlines the basic axioms of quantum mechanics. Chapter Eight focuses on quantum atomic physics, emphasizing electron spin and utilizing the Dirac equation for theoretical justification. The ninth chapter explains quantum mechanics principles for identical particles at zero temperature, while Chapter Ten extends the discussion to quantum particles at finite temperature. Chapter Eleven provides insights into quantum information and entanglement, and the twelfth chapter explains the path integral approach to quantum mechanics.
Light Reflection and the Observer
One of our pervasive conditions is to be immersed in radiation, but what we see is constrained to the visual spectrum, to a sensitivity of about 1/10th of a second, and by our position. Rather than being limitations, these constraints provide a framework in which we can navigate, examine and think about the world. The author considers the taken-for-granted phenomena of moonlight on water and sunlight on snow to show that our position is crucial: when we move bright specular reflections follow us on top of the diffuse background.
The Standard Model of Particle Physics
The present book covers the complete formulation of the Standard Model of the Theory of Fields. The full theory comprehends the leap from relativistic theories up to the Higgs hunt. The text includes the discussion of second quantization, Feynman rules, and QED radiative corrections. Weak forces and the Electro-Weak Symmetry Breaking (EWSB) are then broached. QCD is eventually introduced with emphasis on the connection between QED and QCD provided by the Higgs boson. An exhaustive and comprehensive treatment of the asymptotic freedom is included. The text eventually treats the internal structure of hadrons with focus on the Drell-Yan process and the ultra-relativistic photon-quark interaction.
Quantum Mechanics II
Quantum Mechanics II: Advanced Topics offers a comprehensive exploration of the state-of-the-art in various advanced topics of current research interest. A follow-up to the authors' introductory book Quantum Mechanics I: The Fundamentals, this book expounds basic principles, theoretical treatment, case studies, worked-out examples and applications of advanced topics including quantum technologies.A thoroughly revised and updated this unique volume presents an in-depth and up-to-date progress on the growing topics including latest achievements on quantum technology. In the second edition six new chapters are included and the other ten chapters are extensively revised.Features Covers classical and quantum field theories, path integral formalism and supersymmetric quantum mechanics. Highlights coherent and squeezed states, Berry's phase, Aharonov--Bohm effect and Wigner function. Explores salient features of quantum entanglement and quantum cryptography. Presents basic concepts of quantum computers and the features of no-cloning theorem and quantum cloning machines. Describes the theory and techniques of quantum tomography, quantum simulation and quantum error correction. Introduces other novel topics including quantum versions of theory of gravity, cosmology, Zeno effect, teleportation, games, chaos and steering. Outlines the quantum technologies of ghost imaging, detection of weak amplitudes and displacements, lithography, metrology, teleportation of optical images, sensors, batteries and internet. Contains several worked-out problems and exercises in each chapter. Quantum Mechanics II: Advanced Topics addresses various currently emerging exciting topics of quantum mechanics. It emphasizes the fundamentals behind the latest cutting-edge developments to help explain the motivation for deeper exploration. The book is a valuable resource for graduate students in physics and engineering wishing to pursue research in quantum mechanics.
Energy and The Complete Universe. Part 4. Subtitle
The series "Energy and The Complete Universe. Part 4" synthesizes advanced ideas on consciousness, energy, gravity, and their interconnectedness, offering a comprehensive overview of the book's exploration into the nature of life, the Universe, and human existence. In the context of 'Gravity, ' this book provides a deeper understanding of gravity, which plays a crucial role on Earth and throughout the matured 2nd-energy-belt, from its molecular-level effects on biological systems to its broader cosmic functions. It discusses the technical aspects of gravity in physics, including gravitational fields, force fields, and orbital dynamics, and how these principles apply to energy fields and mass-energy frames. This book discusses the daily application of gravity, particularly in human intelligence and activities like football, where gravity impacts physical movements and even spectators. Everyone recognizes the significance of 0/Zero, a fundamental concept in mathematics. Furthermore, the standard concept '0' has grander implications for understanding how it functions at energy levels, like the 'Supreme - Universe, ' the actual Universe. Also, for the observable Universes and the energy - Universes, particularly in the 2nd-energy-belt. This zero /0 or 0-like (or like 'nothingness') sense plays a vital role in understanding the founding position before forming any energy structures (energy structures may mean 'mass-energy frame') and fields. One should not be confounded by the overall outcomes of classical objects or microparticles when attempting to analyze something at the most fundamental energy level. Remember, "energy" is Truly the complete essence of everything. Due to the extraordinarily prompt componential nature, comprising in-built energy elements and their integrated values or working essences, in any assumable unit-value mass energy, even the energies in the vast 'energy ocean' of the 2nd-energy-belt, play the most momentarily dynamic roles. As a result, primarily, energy becomes a self-dependent and self-regulating authority whenever and wherever it manifests as a classical object or microparticle of distinctive or indistinctive substance. This part of the book series explores the paradoxes of life and death from a quantum and energy perspective, challenging traditional definitions of being "alive" or "dead." It addresses common misinterpretations of terms like "dead" and "decay," demonstrating how these concepts may not fully apply in the context of energy. Furthermore, it discusses the idea of 'free will' and its limited application in bio-intelligent systems as a critical topic. It explores how beings make choices based on their physically evolving consciousness and the continuous influence of their internal and external energy levels' operations, whether resulting in good, flawed, or irritating decisions in various situations. From an energy perspective, it also analyzes how the concept of "life" and its significance extends beyond the traditional human-centric view, embracing other forms of existence. The standard belief in the binary nature of life and death does not fully capture the true meaning of these terms. Instead, from the standpoint of energy, a core principle emerges, 'life never truly ends, and death never actually occurs, ' only the transformation of physical forms into energy and back again. This part of the book series also explores the relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence (AI). While AI can demonstrate high-capacity performance based on its design and intended functions, it is limited when competing beyond the individual level, especially as part of a larger living species. In the broader context of a habitable planet, the naturally evolved human species remains more adaptive and versatile in many ways. = Thanks
Multifunctional Sensors
This book provides a detailed overview of multifunctional sensors, covering discussions on different types of multifunctional sensors developed in past years. As a case study, the development of admittance-type multifunctional sensors is provided, constituting its construction, working principles, measurements, and instrumentation used. It also explores a review of the research in the field from 1990 to 2022. It will be a useful resource for researchers of sensor technologies across physics, engineering, and other physical sciences.Key Features Presents a case study of a multifunctional sensor that measures temperature and level simultaneously Discusses latest trends in the area and can be understood by advanced students up to research level scholars Looks ahead to the future of these sensors for further research opportunities.
Quantum Mechanics I
Quantum Mechanics I: The Fundamentals provides a graduate-level account of the behavior of matter and energy at the molecular, atomic, nuclear, and sub-nuclear levels. It covers basic concepts, mathematical formalism, and applications to physically important systems.This fully updated new edition addresses many topics not typically found in books at this level, including: Bound state solutions of quantum pendulum Morse oscillator Solutions of classical counterpart of quantum mechanical systems A criterion for bound state Scattering from a locally periodic potential and reflection-less potential Modified Heisenberg relation Wave packet revival and its dynamics An asymptotic method for slowly varying potentials Klein paradox, Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) paradox, and Bell's theorem Delayed-choice experiments Fractional quantum mechanics Numerical methods for quantum systems A collection of problems at the end of each chapter develops students' understanding of both basic concepts and the application of theory to various physically important systems. This book, along with the authors' follow-up Quantum Mechanics II: Advanced Topics, provides students with a broad, up-to-date introduction to quantum mechanics. Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.
Techniques in Light Microscopy
This textbook provides an accessible and pedagogical explanation of the way microscopes magnify images and covers all techniques to date in transmitted and fluorescent light microscopy. The first section covers basic optics as it relates to microscopy. The second section describes all the major optical techniques of transmitted light microscopy, starting with brightfield, through darkfield, polarized light, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, and Hoffman modulation contrast microscopy. The final third of the book covers all the techniques of fluorescence microscopy. It begins with a simple explanation of fluorescence and is followed by Widefield epifluorescence, confocal, and 2-photon microscopy. This is followed by computational imaging including restoration ('deconvolution') microscopy, and all the present super-resolution techniques. The book concludes by discussing attainable resolution using transmitted light microscopy, including a thorough discussion of the Rayleigh, Sparrow, and other criteria of resolution, ending with a short discussion of the common pitfalls that result in decreased microscope resolution. The final chapter in the book is a short history of the microscope, beginning with the ancients, then discussing three seminal natural philosophers: Leeuwenhoek, Swammerdam, and Hooke. The remaining sections of the history chapter cover mechanical and optical advancements in the history of transmitted light microscopy. Finally, it includes a short history of fluorescence microscopy starting with K繹hler and Rohr's first use of fluorescence microscopy in 1905, and ending with a description of the Sarastro Phoibos 1000, the first commercial confocal microscope.
Radio Frequency Identification Engineering
Radio Frequency Identification Engineering Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become an undeniable aspect of modern living, being used from logistics, access control, and electronic payment systems to artificial intelligence, and as a key building block of the internet of things. Presenting a unique coverage of RFID reader design and engineering, this is a valuable resource for engineers and researchers, aiding in their mission of fulfilling current and future demands in the RFID space. Providing a cohesive compilation of technical resources for full-stack engineering of RFID readers, the book includes step-by-step techniques, algorithms, and source code that can be incorporated in custom designs. Readers are invited to explore the design of RFID interrogators based on software-defined radio for flexible, upgradeable solutions as well as low-complexity techniques for engineering low-cost RFID readers. Additionally, the authors provide insight into related topics such as waveform design optimization for improved reading range and novel quadrature backscatter modulation techniques.
Electrodynamics of Superconductors
Superconductivity is a remarkable, on the verge of miraculous, macroscopic quantum phenomenon with a boundless potential for a wide variety of applications. Over the last century the physics of superconductivity constitutes a major part of research in condensed matter and yet the electrodynamics of superconductors appears as only a minor part in textbooks on electrodynamics and superconductivity. The book offers a fresh look at electrodynamics of continuous media with detailed description of thermal and electromagnetic properties of superconductors, emphasising physical meaning of concepts and principles without excessive mathematics. To facilitate understanding, it is accompanied by problems and worked solutions. The book will be of interest to senior undergraduate and graduate students of physics and chemistry who have taken a calculus-based course in general physics. It is a valuable reference for researchers involved in studies of superconductivity, the physics of metals, and condensed matter physics.Key Features: The first book - in terms of semi-classical physics - addressing both equilibrium and nonequilibrium, thermal and transport properties of superconducting materials Presents an accessible overview without excessive mathematics Accompanied by problems with solutions to aid understanding
