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Mathematical Theory of Diffraction

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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Mathematical Theory of Diffraction

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

A. Sommerfeld's "Mathematische Theorie der Diffraction" marks a milestone in optical theory, full of insights that are still relevant today. In a stunning tour de force, Sommerfeld derives the first mathematically rigorous solution of an optical diffraction problem. Indeed, his diffraction analysis is a surprisingly rich and complex mix of pure and applied mathematics, and his often-cited diffraction solution is presented only as an application of a much more general set of mathematical results. This complete translation, reflecting substantial scholarship, is the first publication in English of Sommerfeld's original work. The extensive notes by the translators are rich in historical background and provide many technical details for the reader.

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0817681965

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9780817681968

Mathematical Theory of Diffraction

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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The Theory of the Top. Volume II

Development of the Theory in the Case of the Heavy Symmetric Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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The Theory of the Top. Volume II

Development of the Theory in the Case of the Heavy Symmetric Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

EMThe Theory of the Top. Volume II. Development of the Theory in the Case of the Heavy Symmetric TopEM is the second in a series of four self-contained English translations of the classic and definitive treatment of rigid body motion. Graduate students and researchers interested in theoretical and applied mechanics will find this a thorough and insightful account. Other works in this series include EMVolume I. Introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of the TopEM, EMVolume III. Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical ApplicationsEM, and EMVolume IV. Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top.EM

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0817648275

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Lectures on Theoretical Physics

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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Lectures on Theoretical Physics

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics deals with the method of thermodynamic potentials, the four Gibbsian potentials, and Boltzmann's statistics. The book reviews the general considerations of thermodynamics, such as the first and second laws of thermodynamics, the van der Waals equation, and Nernst's third law of thermodynamics. The text also discusses the application of thermodynamics to special systems, the theory of phase equilibria, the electromotive force of galvanic cells, and the thermodynamics of near-equilibrium processes. The book explains the equation of state of a perfect gas, the Maxwellian velocity distribution, and the statistical significance of the constants in van der Waal's equation. The text notes that the states of equilibrium can be treated in a simple manner compared to complex methods used in problems connected with irreversible processes. The book explains that the atoms in a molecule are capable of performing small vibrations about their position of equilibrium as they possess both kinetic and potential energy. The text also discusses the quantization of vibrational energy and rotational energy. The book can be helpful for students of physics, thermodynamics, and related subjects. It can also be used by instructors in advanced physics.

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0323137733

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Mechanics

Lectures on Theoretical Physics

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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Mechanics

Lectures on Theoretical Physics

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

Mechanics: Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Volume I covers a general course on theoretical physics. The book discusses the mechanics of a particle; the mechanics of systems; the principle of virtual work; and d'alembert's principle. The text also describes oscillation problems; the kinematics, statics, and dynamics of a rigid body; the theory of relative motion; and the integral variational principles of mechanics. Lagrange's equations for generalized coordinates and the theory of Hamilton are also considered. Physicists, mathematicians, and students taking Physics courses will find the book invaluable.

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The Theory of the Top Volume III

Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical Applications

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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The Theory of the Top Volume III

Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical Applications

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

The Theory of the Top was originally presented by Felix Klein as an 1895 lecture at Göttingen University that was broadened in scope and clarified as a result of collaboration with Arnold Sommerfeld. The Theory of the Top: Volume III. Perturbations: Astronomical and Geophysical Applications is the third installment in a series of four self-contained English translations that provide insights into kinetic theory and kinematics.

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The Theory of the Top. Volume I

Introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of the Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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The Theory of the Top. Volume I

Introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of the Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

The lecture series on the Theory of the Top was originally given as a dedication to Göttingen University by Felix Klein in 1895, but has since found broader appeal. The Theory of the Top: Volume I. Introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of the Top is the first of a series of four self-contained English translations that provide insights into kinetic theory and kinematics.

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The Theory of the Top. Volume IV

Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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The Theory of the Top. Volume IV

Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

The Theory of the Top was originally presented by Felix Klein as an 1895 lecture at Göttingen University that was broadened in scope and clarified as a result of collaboration with Arnold Sommerfeld. The Theory of the Top: Volume IV. Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top is the fourth and final installment in a series of self-contained English translations that provide insights into kinetic theory and kinematics.

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The Theory of the Top Volume III

Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical Applications

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical Applications

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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Gyrodynamics and Its Engineering Applications

By: Ronald N. Arnold,Leonard Maunder

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Gyrodynamics and Its Engineering Applications

By: Ronald N. Arnold,Leonard Maunder

Gyrodynamics and Its Engineering Applications deals with the engineering applications of gyrodynamics in a manner that stresses the physical concepts. Topics covered range from the kinematics of rigid bodies to frames of reference, along with moments and products of inertia. Gyro-verticals and the gyrodynamics of machines are also considered. Comprised of 16 chapters, this book begins with a historical background on gyroscopes and an introduction to vectors, the kinematics of a particle, and rotating systems. The emphasis is on certain fundamental ideas governing the movement of bodies in three dimensions. Motion with respect to moving axes is discussed in detail, with particular attention to the intangible Coriolis acceleration. Subsequent chapters focus on the inertial characteristics of bodies and certain dynamical theorems; the motion of a free body and of a symmetrical gyroscope under gravity; gyroscopic vibration absorbers and stabilizers; the gyro-compass; suspensions for gyroscopes; gyro-verticals; and rate and integrating gyroscopes. The book also discusses inertial navigation as well as the whirling of shafts and aircraft gyrodynamics. This monograph is intended primarily for engineers, but should also prove valuable to university teachers, research workers, and those who encounter gyroscopic problems.

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1483216144

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Arnold O. Beckman

One Hundred Years of Excellence

By: Arnold Thackray,Minor Myers

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Arnold O. Beckman

One Hundred Years of Excellence

By: Arnold Thackray,Minor Myers

Arnold O. Beckman was a legend in his time: the blacksmith's son who grew up to play a pivotal role in the instrumentation revolution that dramatically changed science, technology, and society. From his rural boyhood world of farming and woodworking, through his service in the U.S. Marines and his appointment to the Caltech faculty, to his path-breaking creation of the pH meter, the DU spectrophotometer, and the establishment of the Beckman Instruments company, this work portrays an individual whose ingenuity and integrity made him a scientific leader and industrial pioneer. It also discusses his role in California and national politics, and his career as a major philanthropist. Arnold Beckman's story is inseparable from that of the 20th century--a very inspiring read. Included with this biography is a video portrait of Arnold Beckman, in CD-ROM format for both PC and Mac. You will see and hear Dr. Beckman talk about his early life, his marriage to Mabel, and his philosophies of inventing, education, and philanthropy. The CD-ROM was produced by Jeffrey I. Seeman.

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Chemical Heritage Foundation

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0941901238

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Who Were the Babylonians?

By: Bill T. Arnold

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Who Were the Babylonians?

By: Bill T. Arnold

This engaging and informative introduction to the the Babylonians were important not only because of their many historical contacts with ancient Israel but because they and their predecessors, the Sumerians, established the philosophical and social infrastructure for most of Western Asia for nearly two millennia. Beginning and advanced students as well as biblical scholars and interested nonspecialists will read this introduction to the history and culture of the Babylonians with interest and profit.

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Mechanics

Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Vol. 1

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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Mechanics

Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Vol. 1

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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1483214303

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Quantum-Statistical Models of Hot Dense Matter

Methods for Computation Opacity and Equation of State

By: Arnold F. Nikiforov,Vladimir G. Novikov,Vasili B. Uvarov

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Quantum-Statistical Models of Hot Dense Matter

Methods for Computation Opacity and Equation of State

By: Arnold F. Nikiforov,Vladimir G. Novikov,Vasili B. Uvarov

This book studies the widely used theoretical models for calculating properties of hot dense matter. Calculations are illustrated by plots and tables, and they are compared with experimental results. The purpose is to help understanding of atomic physics in hot plasma and to aid in developing efficient and robust computer codes for calculating opacity and equations of state for arbitrary material in a wide range of temperatures and densities.

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3764373466

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Coherent Quantum Physics

A Reinterpretation of the Tradition

By: Arnold Neumaier

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Coherent Quantum Physics

A Reinterpretation of the Tradition

By: Arnold Neumaier

This book introduces mathematicians, physicists, and philosophers to a new, coherent approach to theory and interpretation of quantum physics, in which classical and quantum thinking live peacefully side by side and jointly fertilize the intuition. The formal, mathematical core of quantum physics is cleanly separated from the interpretation issues. The book demonstrates that the universe can be rationally and objectively understood from the smallest to the largest levels of modeling. The thermal interpretation featured in this book succeeds without any change in the theory. It involves one radical step, the reinterpretation of an assumption that was virtually never questioned before - the traditional eigenvalue link between theory and observation is replaced by a q-expectation link: Objective properties are given by q-expectations of products of quantum fields and what is computable from these. Averaging over macroscopic spacetime regions produces macroscopic quantities with negligible uncertainty, and leads to classical physics. - Reflects the actual practice of quantum physics. - Models the quantum-classical interface through coherent spaces. - Interprets both quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. - Eliminates probability and measurement from the foundations. - Proposes a novel solution of the measurement problem.

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3110667363

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The Theory of the Top Volume III

Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical Applications

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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Perturbations. Astronomical and Geophysical Applications

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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0817648259

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Electrodynamics

Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Vol. 3

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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Electrodynamics

Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Vol. 3

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

Electrodynamics: Lectures on Theoretical Physics Volume III covers topics related to electrodynamics. The book discusses the fundamentals and basic principles of Maxwell's electrodynamics; the derivation of the phenomena from the Maxwell equations; and the theory of relativity. The text also describes the electron theory; as well as Maxwell's theory for moving bodies and other addenda. Physicists and people involved in the study of electrodynamics will find the book invaluable.

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148321429X

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Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Lectures on Theoretical Physics

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

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Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Lectures on Theoretical Physics

By: Arnold Sommerfeld

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies: Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Volume II covers topics on the mechanics of deformable bodies. The book discusses the kinematics, statics, and dynamics of deformable bodies; the vortex theory; as well as the theory of waves. The text also describes the flow with given boundaries. Supplementary notes on selected hydrodynamic problems and supplements to the theory of elasticity are provided. Physicists, mathematicians, and students taking related courses will find the book useful.

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1483220273

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The Theory of the Top. Volume IV

Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

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Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top

By: Felix Klein,Arnold Sommerfeld

The Theory of the Top was originally presented by Felix Klein as an 1895 lecture at Göttingen University that was broadened in scope and clarified as a result of collaboration with Arnold Sommerfeld. The Theory of the Top: Volume IV. Technical Applications of the Theory of the Top is the fourth and final installment in a series of self-contained English translations that provide insights into kinetic theory and kinematics.

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0817648267

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Quantum Mechanics via Lie Algebras

By: Arnold Neumaier,Dennis Westra

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Quantum Mechanics via Lie Algebras

By: Arnold Neumaier,Dennis Westra

This monograph introduces mathematicians, physicists, and engineers to the ideas relating quantum mechanics and symmetries - both described in terms of Lie algebras and Lie groups. The exposition of quantum mechanics from this point of view reveals that classical mechanics and quantum mechanics are very much alike. Written by a mathematician and a physicist, this book is (like a math book) about precise concepts and exact results in classical mechanics and quantum mechanics, but motivated and discussed (like a physics book) in terms of their physical meaning. The reader can focus on the simplicity and beauty of theoretical physics, without getting lost in a jungle of techniques for estimating or calculating quantities of interest.

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3110406241

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The Science Class You Wish You Had (Revised Edition)

The Seven Greatest Scientific Discoveries in History and the People Who Made Them

By: David Eliot Brody,Arnold R. Brody

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The Science Class You Wish You Had (Revised Edition)

The Seven Greatest Scientific Discoveries in History and the People Who Made Them

By: David Eliot Brody,Arnold R. Brody

What does E=mc2 really mean? What is DNA? What was the big bang? These scientific concepts have changed our perception of the world…but for many of us they remain mysteries, bits and pieces of information retained from classroom lectures but never truly understood. Now we can finally grasp the grandeur and complexity of these ideas, and their significance in our lives. Revised and updated to include the latest discoveries that are changing the way we view the world and the universe, this new edition of The Science Class You Wish You Had will take you on a journey through space and time—from the subatomic to the universal. It explains in a lively, accessible way what these milestones of scientific discovery mean and what direct impact they have on our lives today and will have in the future. For everyone interested in science, history, and biographies of extraordinary people—or anyone who wants to understand the workings of the physical world—this thorough and authoritative book is a perfect introduction to science’s most profound discoveries, and a testament to the triumph of human knowledge. Newton: Gravity and the Basic Laws of Physics Rutherford and Bohr: The Structure of the Atom Einstein: The Principle of Relativity Hubble: The Big Bang and the Formation of the Universe Darwin: Evolution and the Principle of Natural Selection Flemming and Mendel: The Cell and Genetics Watson and Crick: The Structure of the DNA Molecule

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Penguin

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1101624981

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An Introduction to Soil Dynamics

By: Arnold Verruijt

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An Introduction to Soil Dynamics

By: Arnold Verruijt

to Soil Dynamics Arnold Verruijt Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands Arnold Verruijt Delft University of Technology 2628 CN Delft Netherlands a.verruijt@verruijt.net A CD-ROM accompanies this book containing programs for waves in piles, propagation of earthquakes in soils, waves in a half space generated by a line load, a point load, a strip load, or a moving load, and the propagation of a shock wave in a saturated elastic porous material. Computer programs are also available from the website http://geo.verruijt.net ISBN 978-90-481-3440-3 e-ISBN 978-90-481-3441-0 DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-3441-0 Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2009940507 © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2010 No part of this work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, micro?lming, recording or otherwise, without written permission from the Publisher, with the exception of any material supplied speci?cally for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com) Preface This book gives the material for an introductory course on Soil Dynamics, as given for about 10 years at the Delft University of Technology for students of civil en- neering, and updated continuously since 1994.

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9048134412

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Numerical Methods for Two-phase Incompressible Flows

By: Sven Gross,Arnold Reusken

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Numerical Methods for Two-phase Incompressible Flows

By: Sven Gross,Arnold Reusken

This book is the first monograph providing an introduction to and an overview of numerical methods for the simulation of two-phase incompressible flows. The Navier-Stokes equations describing the fluid dynamics are examined in combination with models for mass and surfactant transport. The book pursues a comprehensive approach: important modeling issues are treated, appropriate weak formulations are derived, level set and finite element discretization techniques are analyzed, efficient iterative solvers are investigated, implementational aspects are considered and the results of numerical experiments are presented. The book is aimed at M Sc and PhD students and other researchers in the fields of Numerical Analysis and Computational Engineering Science interested in the numerical treatment of two-phase incompressible flows.

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