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Vitamins and Minerals in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

Vitamins and Minerals in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

This book provides researchers and practitioners with a unique collection of current research on the role of vitamins and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment. New theories are discussed including a hypothesis that dietary factors may protect against genetically predisposed cancers. Mechanisms by which different vitamins and minerals appear to inhibit carcinogenesis or cell transformation are described including vitamins A C E and selenium protection against oxidative stress by induction of enzymes as catalase and dismutase or inteference with free radical mechanisms; organosulfur compound inhibition of P450 activation enzymes or enhancement of detoxification enzymes; metal ion effects in the modulation of gene expression by site-specific binding of Zn-finger loop domains; B-carotene metabolite up-regulation of gap junctional communication between cells; and vitamin D3 elimination of amplified oncogenes or drug resistant genes. The book also reviews literature implicating a possible relationship between potassium and the control of cancer. Other information presented includes a discussion of contemporary technologies and data associating lipotrope deficiencies with alterations in xenobiotic metabolism nucleic acid methylation purine and pyrimidine synthesis signal transduction and chromosome anomalies. | Vitamins and Minerals in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

GBP 205.00
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Quarks Leptons and the Big Bang

Quarks Leptons and the Big Bang

Quarks Leptons and The Big Bang Third Edition is a clear readable and self-contained introduction to particle physics and related areas of cosmology. It bridges the gap between non-technical popular accounts and textbooks for advanced students. The book concentrates on presenting the subject from the modern perspective of quarks leptons and the forces between them. This book will appeal to students teachers and general science readers interested in fundamental ideas of modern physics. This edition brings the book completely up to date by including advances in particle physics and cosmology such as the discovery of the Higgs boson the LIGO gravitational wave discovery and the WMAP and PLANCK results.

GBP 180.00
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Microemulsions: Structure and Dynamics

Microemulsions: Structure and Dynamics

This book describes the microemulsion phenomenon in a systematic manner and not only provides an up-to-date introduction to this topic but aslo serves as the basis for further development in the area. The progress of microemulsion research has taken place in well-defined stages. The introduction period was founded on Schulman‘s original discovery and was as expected focused on the interfacial free energy. Because Schulman obtained his microemulsions from a macroemulsion by the addition of a cosurfactant. The present stage is characterized by an extensively enhanced knowledge about structure and dynamics in these systems. This has led to the realization that the structure of the microemulsions is related both to solutions with critical behaviour and long range order structures the lyotropic liquid crystals. These two aspects have been elucidated independently by the French groups and by the Lund Spectroscopy group. | Microemulsions: Structure and Dynamics

GBP 180.00
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The Handbook of Fatigue Management in Transportation Waking Up to the Challenge

The Handbook of Fatigue Management in Transportation Waking Up to the Challenge

In the world of transportation fatigue is a silent killer that can affect us all. Understanding fatigue including how to manage it to minimize safety risk is of great importance. However while it is one thing to recognize that fatigue is a critical safety issue it is quite another to set up a successful scientifically informed fatigue risk management programme. This book is here to help. It has been carefully designed as a comprehensive reference point bringing together international expertise from leaders in fatigue science and showcasing valuable insights from transportation industry practitioners. The 40 authored chapters are divided into six sections to better understand fatigue science the consequences of fatigue in transportation contributors to fatigue managing fatigue and promoting alertness real world case studies of fatigue management in practice and future perspectives. While it is possible to read each chapter in isolation most will be gained by reading the book as a whole. Each chapter starts with an abstract overview and concludes with summary bullet points creating a handy quick check for key points. This accessible text is for those who are interested in supporting alert and safe transportation operations. It is suitable for professionals transport managers government advisors policy makers students academics and anyone who wants to learn more. All transport modes (road rail maritime and aviation) are considered. For anyone waking up to the complex challenge of fatigue management this handbook is a must. | The Handbook of Fatigue Management in Transportation Waking Up to the Challenge

GBP 190.00
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Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Color Atlas and Text Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Volume 1

Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Color Atlas and Text Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Volume 1

Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Second Edition provides definitive information on every aspect of the anatomy pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of infectious diseases affecting reptiles. It features stunning high-quality color photos of normal anatomy and histology as well as gross light and electron microscopic images of infectious diseases of reptiles. Editor Elliott Jacobson draws on his own photography collection and his wealth of experience spanning over 40 years in the research of infectious diseases and veterinary care of reptiles. Already a comprehensive reference a new volume covering noninfectious diseases of reptiles has now been added to create a two-volume set Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles. Beginning with a thorough review of the biology anatomy and histology of reptiles Volume 1 covers all major systems and provides the most complete single source for color images of reptile histology hematology and cytology. Volume 1 addresses the mechanism of reptile immunology and the response to pathogens and explains how immunological response is key to differential diagnosis. It provides an overview of electron microscopy complete with electron micrographs of reptile pathogens and introduces the necessity of molecular methods for diagnosis. Finally this volume devotes several chapters to the viral bacterial fungal and parasitic diseases known to reptiles and methods for isolating these pathogens. With up-to-the-minute data an array of sharp and high-quality images and a panel of expert contributors this new edition of Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles is the definitive resource for veterinary pathologists zoo or wildlife veterinarians and the increasing number of private practice veterinarians seeing reptiles kept as exotic pets. It is also ideal reading for veterinary students specializing in exotics candidates for ACZM accreditation and private breeders and hobbyists. | Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Color Atlas and Text Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles Volume 1

GBP 200.00
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Black Holes Wormholes and Time Machines

Black Holes Wormholes and Time Machines

Bringing the material up to date Black Holes Wormholes and Time Machines Second Edition captures the new ideas and discoveries made in physics since the publication of the best-selling first edition. While retaining the popular format and style of its predecessor this edition explores the latest developments in high-energy astroparticle physics and Big Bang cosmology. The book continues to make the ideas and theories of modern physics easily understood by anyone from researchers to students to general science enthusiasts. Taking you on a journey through space and time author Jim Al-Khalili covers some of the most fascinating topics in physics today including: Black holes Space warps The Big Bang Time travel Wormholes Parallel universes Professor Al-Khalili explains often complex scientific concepts in simple nontechnical terms and imparts an appreciation of the cosmos helping you see how time traveling may not be so far-fetched after all.

GBP 180.00
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Chemical Warfare Agents Biomedical and Psychological Effects Medical Countermeasures and Emergency Response

Chemical Warfare Agents Biomedical and Psychological Effects Medical Countermeasures and Emergency Response

The first edition of this book Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001. The second edition titled Chemical Warfare Agents: Pharmacology Toxicology and Therapeutics included new epidemiological and clinical studies of exposed or potentially exposed populations; new treatment concepts and products; improved organization of the national response apparatus addressing the potential for CWA terrorism; and improved diagnostic tests that enable rapid diagnosis and treatment. Since the second edition the chemical warfare agent community has worked hard to advance research for protection and treatment and develop/improve response approaches for individuals and definitive care. Consequently in addition to updating previous chapters Chemical Warfare Agents: Biomedical and Psychological Effects Medical Countermeasures and Emergency Response Third Edition features several new chapters that address the Syrian War chemical destruction the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons biomarkers for chemical warfare agent exposure field sensors aircraft decontamination lung/human on a chip chemical warfare response decision making and other research advancements. Features: Describes the newest medical interventions and the latest technologies deployed in the field as well as developments in the international response to CW usage highlighting recent events in the Middle East Discusses the latest in organizational/interagency partitioning in terms of responsibilities for emergency response not just in the United States but at the international level—whether prevention mitigation medical care reclamation or medico-legal aspects of such response Contains the most current research from bench-level experts The third edition contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the question of chemical warfare agent employment on the battlefield or in terrorism. Edited by workers that have been in the field for 35+ years it remains faithful to the scientific constants while evaluating and crediting the advances by the industry that have made us safer. | Chemical Warfare Agents Biomedical and Psychological Effects Medical Countermeasures and Emergency Response

GBP 230.00
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Principles and Reactions of Protein Extraction Purification and Characterization

Principles and Reactions of Protein Extraction Purification and Characterization

Principles and Reactions of Protein Extraction Purification and Characterization provides the mechanisms and experimental procedures for classic to cutting-edge techniques used in protein extraction purification and characterization. The author presents the principles and reactions behind each procedure and uses tables to compare the different methods. The book also discusses the development of antibodies and immunochemical techniques as tools for characterizing proteins and modified proteins such as glycoproteins. Helpful illustrations diagrams and tables effectively transform theoretical concepts into practical knowledge. Along with methodical working procedures for most techniques the book also offers useful advice on which technique to use and when to apply a particular method. Presenting the advantages and disadvantages of the various protein techniques Principles and Reactions of Protein Extraction Purification and Characterization enables students and researchers to master the mechanisms behind the protocols and choose the best method for their purposes.

GBP 205.00
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Time and Space

Time and Space

The texts presented in Proportion Harmonies and Identities (PHI) Time and Space were compiled to establish a multidisciplinary platform for presenting interacting and disseminating research. It also aims to foster awareness and discussion on Time and Space focusing on different visions relevant to Architecture Arts and Humanities Design and Social Sciences and its importance and benefits for the sense of identity both individual and communal. The idea of Time and Space has been a powerful motor for development since the Western Early Modern Age. Its theoretical and practical foundations have become the working tools of scientists philosophers and artists who seek strategies and policies to accelerate the development process in different contexts.

GBP 180.00
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Handbook of Essential Oils Science Technology and Applications

Handbook of Essential Oils Science Technology and Applications

Handbook of Essential Oils: Science Technology and Applications presents the development use and marketing of essential oils. Exciting new topics include insecticidal applications but there is a continued focus on the chemistry pharmacology and biological activities of essential oils. The third edition unveils new chapters including the insect repellent and insecticidal activities of essential oils the synergistic activity with antibiotics against resistant microorganisms essential oil applications in agriculture plant-insect interactions and pheromones and contaminants in essential oils. Features Presents a wide range of topics including sources production analysis storage transport chemistry aromatherapy pharmacology toxicology metabolism technology biotransformation application utilization and trade Includes discussions of biological activity testing results of antimicrobial and antioxidant tests and penetration enhancing activities useful in drug delivery Covers up-to-date regulations and legislative procedures together with the use of essential oils in perfumes cosmetics feed food beverages and pharmaceutical industries Unveils new chapters including the insect repellent and insecticidal activities of essential oils the synergistic activity with antibiotics against resistant microorganisms essential oil applications in agriculture plant-insect interactions and pheromones and contaminants in essential oils The American Botanical Council (ABC) named the second edition as the recipient of the 2016 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award and recognized that essential oils are one of the fastest growing segments of the herbal product market | Handbook of Essential Oils Science Technology and Applications

GBP 205.00
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Ballistics Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition Third Edition

Ballistics Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition Third Edition

With new chapters homework problems case studies figures and examples Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition Third Edition encourages superior design and innovative applications in the field of ballistics. It examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure stress and velocity demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. New coverage in the Third Edition includes gas-powered guns and naval ordinance. With its thorough coverage of interior exterior and terminal ballistics this new edition continues to be the standard resource for those studying the technology of guns and ammunition. | Ballistics Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition Third Edition

GBP 180.00
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Synthetics Mineral Oils and Bio-Based Lubricants Chemistry and Technology

Synthetics Mineral Oils and Bio-Based Lubricants Chemistry and Technology

Highlighting the major economic and industrial changes in the lubrication industry since the first edition Synthetics Mineral Oils and Bio-Based Lubricants: Chemistry and Technology Third Edition highlights the major economic and industrial changes in the lubrication industry and outlines the state of the art in each major lubricant application area. Chapters cover the use of lubricant fluids growth or decline of market areas and applications potential new applications production capacities and regulatory issues including biodegradability toxicity and food production equipment lubrication. The highly-anticipated third edition features new and updated chapters including those on automatic and continuously variable transmission fluids fluids for food-grade applications oil-soluble polyalkylene glycols functional bio-based lubricant base stocks farnesene-derived polyolefins estolides bio-based lubricants from soybean oil and trends in construction equipment lubrication. Features include: Contains an index of terms acronyms and analytical testing methods. Presents the latest conventions for describing upgraded mineral oil base fluids. Considers all the major lubrication areas: engine oils industrial lubricants food-grade applications greases and space-age applications Includes individual chapters on lubricant applications—such as environmentally friendly disk drive and magnetizable fluids—for major market areas around the globe. In a single unique volume Synthetics Mineral Oils and Bio-Based Lubricants: Chemistry and Technology Third Edition offers property and performance information of fluids theoretical and practical background to their current applications and strong indicators for global market trends that will influence the industry for years to come. | Synthetics Mineral Oils and Bio-Based Lubricants Chemistry and Technology

GBP 300.00
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Snack Foods Processing Innovation and Nutritional Aspects

Snack Foods Processing Innovation and Nutritional Aspects

The diverse segments of the snack industries that generate close to $520 billion of annual sales are adapting to new consumer´s expectations especially in terms of convinience flavor shelf life and nutritional and health claims. Snack Foods: Processing Innovation and Nutritional Aspects was conceptualized to thoroughly cover practical and scientific aspects related to the chemistry technology processing functionality quality control analysis and nutrition and health implications of the wide array of snacks derived from grains fruits/vegetables milk and meat/poultry/seafood. This book focuses on novel topics influencing food product development like innovation new emerging technologies and the manufacturing of nutritious and health-promoting snacks with a high processing efficiency. The up-to-date chapters provide technical reviews emphasising flavored salty snacks commonly used as finger foods including popcorn wheat-based products (crispbreads pretzels crackers) lime-cooked maize snacks (tortilla chips and corn chips) extruded items (expanded and half products or pellets) potato chips peanuts almonds tree nuts and products derived from fruits/vegetables milk animal and marine sources. Key Features: Describes traditional and novel processes and unit operatios used for the industrial production of plant and animal-based snacks. Depicts major processes employed for the industrial production of raw materials oils flavorings and packaging materials used in snack food operations. Contains relevant and updated information about quality control and nutritional attributes and health implications of snack foods. Includes simple to understand flowcharts relevant information in tables and recent innovations and trends. Divided into four sections Snack Foods aims to understand the role of the major unit operations used to process snacks like thermal processes including deep-fat frying seasoning packaging and the emerging 3-D printing technology. Moreover the book covers the processing and characteristics of the most relevant raw materials used in snack operations like cereal-based refined grits starches and flours followed by chapters for oils seasoning formulations and packaging materials. The third and most extensive part of the book is comprised of several chapters which describe the manufacturing and quality control of snacks mentioned above. The fourth section is comprised of two chapters related to the nutritional and nutraceutical and health-promoting properties of all classes of snacks discussed herein. | Snack Foods Processing Innovation and Nutritional Aspects

GBP 190.00
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Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Human Factors and Ergonomics

Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Human Factors and Ergonomics

With an updated edition including new material in additional chapters this one-of-a-kind handbook covers not only current standardization efforts but also anthropometry and optimal working postures ergonomic human computer interactions legal protection occupational health and safety and military human factor principles. While delineating the crucial role that standards and guidelines play in facilitating the design of advantageous working conditions to enhance individual performance the handbook suggests ways to expand opportunities for global economic and ergonomic development. This book features: Guidance on the design of work systems including tasks equipment and workspaces as well as the work environment in relation to human capacities and limitations Emphasis on important human factors and ergonomic standards that can be utilized to improve product and process to ensure efficiency and safety A focus on quality control to ensure that standards are met throughout the worldwide market | Handbook of Standards and Guidelines in Human Factors and Ergonomics

GBP 205.00
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Vibrations and Waves

Vibrations and Waves

The M. I. T. Introductory Physics Series is the result of a program of careful study planning and development that began in 1960. The Education Research Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (formerly the Science Teaching Center) was established to study the process of instruction aids thereto and the learning process itself with special reference to science teaching at the university level. Generous support from a number of foundations provided the means for assembling and maintaining an experienced staff to co-operate with members of the Institute's Physics Department in the examination improvement and development of physics curriculum materials for students planning careers in the sciences. After careful analysis of objectives and the problems involved preliminary versions of textbooks were prepared tested through classroom use at M. I. T. and other institutions re-evaluated rewritten and tried again. Only then were the final manuscripts undertaken. | Vibrations and Waves

GBP 180.00
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Civil Engineering and Disaster Prevention Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Civil Architecture and Disaster Prevention and

Civil Engineering and Disaster Prevention Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Civil Architecture and Disaster Prevention and

Civil Engineering and Disaster Prevention focuses on the research of civil engineering architecture and disaster prevention and control. These proceedings gather the most cutting-edge research and achievements aiming to provide scholars and engineers with valuable research direction and engineering solutions. Subjects covered in the proceedings include: Civil Engineering Engineering Structure Architectural Materials Disaster Prevention and Control Building Electrical Engineering The works of these proceedings aim to promote the development of civil engineering and environment engineering. Thereby fostering scientific information interchange between scholars from the top universities research centers and high-tech enterprises working all around the world. | Civil Engineering and Disaster Prevention Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Civil Architecture and Disaster Prevention and

GBP 230.00
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Optimization for Energy Systems and Supply Chains Fundamentals and Applications

Optimization for Energy Systems and Supply Chains Fundamentals and Applications

To curb the impacts of rising CO2 emissions the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report states that a net zero target needs to be achieved by the year 2055. Experts argue that this is a critical time to make important and accurate decisions. Thus it is essential to have the right tools to efficiently plan and deploy future energy systems and supply chains. Mathematical models can provide decision-makers with the tools required to make well-informed decisions relating to development of energy systems and supply chains. This book provides an understanding of the various available energy systems the basics behind mathematical models the steps required to develop mathematical models and examples/case studies where such models are applied. Divided into two parts one covering basics for beginners and the other featuring contributed chapters offering illustrative examples this book: Shows how mathematical models are applied to solve problems in energy systems and supply chains Provides fundamentals of the working principles of various energy systems and their technologies Offers basics of how to formulate and best practices for developing mathematical models topics not covered in other titles Features a wide range of case studies Teaches readers to develop their own mathematical models to make decisions on energy systems This book is aimed at chemical process mechanical and energy engineers. | Optimization for Energy Systems and Supply Chains Fundamentals and Applications

GBP 180.00
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Hair and Scalp Disorders Medical Surgical and Cosmetic Treatments Second Edition

Hair and Scalp Disorders Medical Surgical and Cosmetic Treatments Second Edition

A succinct and comprehensive guide examining the treatment of hair and scalp disorders with a special emphasis on how hair type morphology and ethnicity can impact on hair disease and treatment. This updated and revised second edition builds on a successful first edition with additional chapters on dermoscopy on how technology can best be integrated into clinical practice and on aging hair. | Hair and Scalp Disorders Medical Surgical and Cosmetic Treatments Second Edition

GBP 180.00
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Effects Conservation Tillage On Ground Water Quality Nitrates and Pesticides

Effects Conservation Tillage On Ground Water Quality Nitrates and Pesticides

Nowadays the environmental sustainability of the cropping systems is increasingly requested by the consumers. Conventional tillage practices totally turning over the soil between the vineyard rows may cause erosion due to rain as well as structure destruction of the soil in the long term. Conservation tillage is a soil management technique poorly widespread in Sardinia allowing cover cropping between vineyard rows. Furthermore this technique makes the canopy development control of herbage possible by cutting it up during specific phenological phases. Conservation tillage usually involves direct benefits to farmers such as increasing soil fertility as well as reductionof tillage costs soil erosion and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the atmosphere. This long term trial during at least five years aims to assess the conservation tillage impact on chemical-physical soil characteristics in comparison with traditional tillage by evaluating the change of organic matter C. E. C. and availability of major plant nutrients in the soil and to estimate their probable rise. The field plots are located in a 35% slope condition vineyard showing massive erosion problem and organic matter low content. A split/plot design with four replications was set up with the comparison between conservation and traditional tillage apart as main plots. Moreover the effects of two different irrigation levels were evaluated in the subplots of each main plot. At the beginning of the trial (2011) a pedological survey was made. Three soil profiles were described and sampled along the field slope and soil sampling in each plot were made both to characterize the soil and to find the zero point. The soil chemical and physical characteristics were monitored through a second soil sampling made at the end of 2013. Conservation tillage caused increasing organic matter content and C. E. C. values. As for major plant nutrients in soil results were more uncertain. Grapevine yield and quality parameters did not show any negative effect when passing from conventional to conservation tillage techniques. The trial provided a preliminary positive evaluation of conservation tillage. However more years are required to confirm this trend. | Effects Conservation Tillage On Ground Water Quality Nitrates and Pesticides

GBP 180.00
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Climate Change and Estuaries

Climate Change and Estuaries

Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal estuarine and marine environments worldwide. This book provides state-of-the-art coverage of climate change effects on estuarine ecosystems from local regional and global perspectives. With editors among the most noted international scholars in coastal ecology and estuarine science and contributors who are world-class in their fields the chapters in this volume consist of comprehensive studies in coastal estuarine and marine sciences climate change and coastal management and provide an extensive international collection of data in tabular illustrated and narrative formats useful for coastal scientists planners and managers. Comprised of three sections: (1) physical-chemical aspects; (2) biological aspects; and (3) management aspects the book not only examines climatic and non-climatic drivers of change affecting coastal estuarine and marine environments but also their interactions and effects on populations of organisms communities habitats and ecosystem structure and function. Pulling together today’s most salient issues and key literature advances for those concerned with coastal management it allows the reader to see across direct and indirect interactions among disciplinary and ecosystem boundaries. Climate Change and Estuaries meets the research needs of climate scientists estuarine and marine biologists marine chemists marine geologists hydrologists and coastal engineers while students professors administrators and other professionals will also find it an exhaustive reference.

GBP 210.00
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Geometry Topology and Physics

Geometry Topology and Physics

Differential geometry and topology have become essential tools for many theoretical physicists. In particular they are indispensable in theoretical studies of condensed matter physics gravity and particle physics. Geometry Topology and Physics Second Edition introduces the ideas and techniques of differential geometry and topology at a level suitable for postgraduate students and researchers in these fields. The second edition of this popular and established text incorporates a number of changes designed to meet the needs of the reader and reflect the development of the subject. The book features a considerably expanded first chapter reviewing aspects of path integral quantization and gauge theories. Chapter 2 introduces the mathematical concepts of maps vector spaces and topology. The following chapters focus on more elaborate concepts in geometry and topology and discuss the application of these concepts to liquid crystals superfluid helium general relativity and bosonic string theory. Later chapters unify geometry and topology exploring fiber bundles characteristic classes and index theorems. New to this second edition is the proof of the index theorem in terms of supersymmetric quantum mechanics. The final two chapters are devoted to the most fascinating applications of geometry and topology in contemporary physics namely the study of anomalies in gauge field theories and the analysis of Polakov's bosonic string theory from the geometrical point of view. Geometry Topology and Physics Second Edition is an ideal introduction to differential geometry and topology for postgraduate students and researchers in theoretical and mathematical physics.

GBP 180.00
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