First Collection

Real and Complex Numbers for Physicists

Summary
Real Numbers for Physicists presents a rigorous, in-depth introduction to natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. It addresses a gap in the mathematical library and offers a strong foundation in analytics and problem-solving to its readers.

Author

• Nicolas A. Pereyra, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, USA

Essential Electron Transport for Device Physics

Summary
Essential Electron Transport for Device Physics introduces key elements of electron transport most applicable to the study of semiconductor electron devices. It is a convenient reference and summary of fundamental knowledge to be understood before exploring more sophisticated electron device models and concepts.

Author

• A. F. J. Levi, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA

Future Distribution Networks
Planning, Operation, and Control

Summary
Future Distribution Networks: Planning, Operation, and Control presents a curated collection of leading information on the planning and operation of smart grids and next-generation distribution networks. It offers a look into the future of electricity networks that enable sustainable energy services and examines how these networks will link small- and medium-scale sources with consumer demand. It discusses how intelligent grid infrastructure provides flexibility for supply and demand.

Author

• Geev Mokryani, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom

The Physics of Radiation Dosimetry

Summary
The Physics of Radiation Dosimetry presents the fundamentals of radiation dosimetry through a logical sequencing of topics. This comprehensive treatment lays out basic concepts for the novice, then uses that foundation to introduce topics that all students will need to know—such as charged particle/matter interactions and photon/matter interactions.

Author

• Jerome A. Meli, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

Fundamentals of Recoupling and Decoupling Techniques in Solid State NMR

Summary
Provides broad coverage from the fundamentals through updated recoupling and decoupling techniques. It details step by step derivations and teaches readers how solid state NMR with Magic Angle Spinning exploits the interplay between mechanical rotation and radio frequency (RF) pulses to actively switch on (recoupling) and off (decoupling) desired interactions.

Author

• Bo Chen, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA

Enhanced Power Grid Stability Using Doubly Fed Induction Generators

Summary
Addresses the latest schemes, modeling, and control strategies for improving variable speed wind turbines. Throughout this book, simulations are carried out using modern software packages to model different types of symmetrical and asymmetrical faults for transient stability analysis and modeling techniques for wind turbine power systems.

Author

• Kenneth Okedu, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman

Analysis and Design of Membrane Processes
A Systems Approach

Summary
Analysis and Design of Membrane Process: A Systems Approach highlights the fundamentals and emerging technology in the field of industrial reverse osmosis desalination and membrane processes. It provides a unique, systems engineering perspective of membrane operation, focusing on analysis, design and optimization of membrane processes. An explanation of mathematical and optimization knowledge is introduced and then applied throughout the book.

Author

• Mingheng Li, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, USA

Soft-matter Thin Film Solar Cells
Physical Processes and Device Simulation

Summary
Soft-Matter Thin Film Solar Cells: Physical Processes and Device Simulation
provides a guide to modern innovations and developments in solar photovoltaic
cells. Edited and written by global authorities in their respective fields, this
book explores newly developed materials and incorporates numerical and
computational experiments in materials research. It provides a top-level look
into the research and utilization of a novel class of photovoltaic material.

Editors

• Jingzheng Ren, Hong Kong Polytechnic Institute, Hong Kong
• Zhipeng Kan, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Manual of Laser Safety

Summary
Provides a clear and concise guide for scientists in research and development who work with lasers. This book addresses several laser use techniques and laser safety approaches that will be of great value to laser users.

Authors

• Ken Barat, Laser Safety Solutions, Maricopa, AZ, USA

Multi-Scale Modeling of Electrochemical Reactions and Processes

Summary
A practical guide to multiscale computational methodologies. It offers a holistic understanding of the impact of reaction conditions on the overall performance of electrolyzers, fuel cells, and energy storage devices. This book covers reaction conditions such as electrolyte and applied bias potential and support type, as well as how these factors determine the overall performance of devices.

Editor

• Yun Wang, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, Australia

The American Association of Physics Teachers and AIP Publishing have partnered to launch books that focus on training and development resources for professionals and physics educators.

Teaching High School Physics
The Nature of Physics Teaching

Summary
Teaching High School Physics: The Nature of Physics Teaching explores the role of educational research, teaching philosophies, and scientific epistemology as a foundation for good teaching. It places a strong emphasis on learning by inquiry and prepares teachers with a solid philosophical and practical foundation focusing on the nature of physics teaching.

Authors

• Carl J. Wenning, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, USA
• Rebecca E. Vieyra, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA

Teaching High School Physics
Interacting with Physics Students

Summary
Teaching High School Physics: Interacting with Physics Students addresses practical techniques for supporting student learning in the day-to-day classroom. It details how to facilitate active engagement and cooperation in an equitable manner, manage learning difficulties and differentiations, and address other situations teachers face in the classroom.

Authors

• Carl J. Wenning, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, USA
• Rebecca E. Vieyra, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA

Teaching High School Physics
Managing the Physics Classroom

Summary
Teaching High School Physics: Managing the Physics Classroom prepares physics teachers with a solid philosophical and practical foundation on how to manage the classroom. It addresses the professional practice of teaching, from curriculum development to lesson planning to assessment and evaluation, and informs readers about how to engage in the physics education community as a leader.

Authors

• Carl J. Wenning, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, USA
• Rebecca E. Vieyra, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA

F=ma Contests: 2011–2019 Solutions Manual

Summary
F=ma Contests: 2011–2019 Solutions Manual presents clear and detailed
solutions to problems from the annual F=ma contest hosted by the American
Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) between 2011 and 2019. The
competition is the precursor to the USAPhO (United States National
Physics Olympiad) and the IPhO (International Physics Olympiad).

Authors

• Branislav Kisačanin, Nvidia Corporation, Holmdel, New Jersey, USA
• Eric K. Zhang, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Teaching About Geometric Optics

Summary
Teaching About Geometric Optics guides physics teachers to help students develop a foundational understanding of geometric optics. The cornerstone of photonics systems, geometric optics, have applications in a wide range of industries including technology, medical, and military sectors. This book covers the basics of light propagation, reflection, and refraction and the use of simple optical elements such as mirrors, prisms, lenses, and optical fibers.

Authors

• Jane Bray Nelson, The Rock School, Gainesville, Florida, USA
• Jim Nelson, The Rock School, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Synthetic Solar Irradiance
Modeling Solar Data

Summary
Synthetic Solar Irradiance: Modeling Solar Data is the first book to cover the
principles and methods of this emerging field. Filling a void in the industry, this
timely book is edited by one of the world’s premiere authorities on synthetic solar
irradiance with contributions from other leading experts. It covers key applications
of synthetic solar irradiance and established mathematical approaches for
synthetic time series production.

Editor

• Jamie M. Bright, Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore

Phase Transitions in Grey Matter
Brain Architecture and Mind Dynamics

Summary
Phase Transitions in Grey Matter: Brain Architecture and Mind Dynamics relates the complex systems that we know of as the ‘mind’ and the ‘brain’ to simple conceptsconcepts in physics such as ‘phase transition’ and ‘criticality’ and establishes a close mathematical link between them. A serious review of live issues in science – from interaction and correlation to emergence, scale invariance, attractors, noise and chaos—this book demonstrates their relevance to intelligence and consciousness. The result is a significant and useful portrait of what ‘mind’ currently means to science and aggregates widely dispersed and sometimes hard to find topics into one resource.

Authors

• Joaquin Marro, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
• Joaquin J. Torres, University of Granada, Granada, Spain