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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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Artificial Intelligence on Dark Matter and Dark Energy Reverse Engineering of the Big Bang

Artificial Intelligence on Dark Matter and Dark Energy Reverse Engineering of the Big Bang

As we prod the cosmos at very large scales basic tenets of physics seem to crumble under the weight of contradicting evidence. This book helps mitigate the crisis. It resorts to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers and describes the outcome of this quest in terms of an ur-universe a quintessential compact multiply connected space that incorporates a fifth dimension to encode space-time as a latent manifold. In some ways AI is bolder than humans because the huge corpus of knowledge starting with the prodigious Standard Model (SM) of particle physics poses almost no burden to its conjecture-framing processes. Why not feed AI with the SM enriched by the troubling cosmological phenomenology on dark matter and dark energy and see where AI takes us vis-à-vis reconciling the conflicting data with the laws of physics? This is precisely the intellectual adventure described in this book and – to the best of our knowledge – in no other book on the shelf. As the reader will discover many AI conjectures and validations ultimately make a lot of sense even if their boldness does not feel altogether human yet. This book is written for a broad readership. Prerequisites are minimal but a background in college math/physics/computer science is desirable. This book does not merely describe what is known about dark matter and dark energy but also provides readers with intellectual tools to engage in a quest for the deepest cosmological mystery. | Artificial Intelligence on Dark Matter and Dark Energy Reverse Engineering of the Big Bang

GBP 89.99
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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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Consciousness-Based Evolution

Consciousness-Based Evolution

Consciousness is the key to understanding human existence. Many have attempted to determine the fundamental nature of consciousness based on deductive reasoning. In contrast to that Consciousness-Based Evolution has exploited empiric evidence for the evolution of physiology from the unicell to man based on cell-cell communication as the origin of consciousness each intermediary step representing an innate effort to maintain homeostasis by harnessing the energy flow initiated by The Big Bang. By tracing vertebrate evolution as development and phylogeny focusing on specific emergent steps using a Bayesian approach individual traits can be seen as exaptations of earlier ways in which existential threats were resolved over the course of evolution. You the readers are the beneficiary of those insights.

GBP 120.00
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The Elements of Education for Teachers 50 Research-Based Principles Every Educator Should Know

The Elements of Education for Teachers 50 Research-Based Principles Every Educator Should Know

What makes some teachers more effective than others? What pedagogies and practices are fads and which are backed with quality evidence? Which teaching strategies give teachers the biggest learning bang for their buck? The authors have surveyed the research literature and carefully curated 50 elements of effective teaching—elements such as direct instruction executive functions metacognition motivation and scaffolding—to answer such questions and demystify the secrets of master teachers. Designed specifically for clarity and ease of use this book is perfect for both new and experienced educators. Each element uses a consistent architecture: a simple definition concise overview of the research practical Dos and Don’ts for the classroom and a select quote to inspire reflection. The Elements of Education for Teachers is an essential addition to any teacher’s library and important reading for teachers’ professional development. | The Elements of Education for Teachers 50 Research-Based Principles Every Educator Should Know

GBP 28.99
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Introduction to Nuclear Reactions

Introduction to Nuclear Reactions

Until the publication of the first edition of Introduction to Nuclear Reactions in 2004 an introductory reference on nuclear reactions had been unavailable. Now fully updated throughout this second edition continues to provide an authoritative overview of nuclear reactions. It discusses the main formalisms ranging from basic laws to the final formulae used in academic research to calculate measurable quantities. Well known in their fields the authors begin with a basic introduction to elements of scattering theory followed by a study of its applications to specific nuclear reactions. Early chapters give a framework of compound nucleus formation and its decay fusion fission and direct reactions that can be easily understood by the novice. These chapters also serve as prototypes for applications of the underlying physical ideas presented in previous chapters. The largest section of the book comprises the physical models that have been developed to account for the various aspects of nuclear reaction phenomena including reactions in stellar environments cosmic rays and during the big bang. The final chapters survey applications of the eikonal wavefunction and of nuclear transport equations to nuclear reactions at high energies. By combining a thorough theoretical approach with applications to recent experimental data Introduction to Nuclear Reactions helps you understand the results of experimental measurements rather than describe how they are made. A clear treatment of the topics and coherent organization make this information understandable to students and professionals with a solid foundation in physics as well as to those with a more general science and technology background. Features: Analyses in detail different models of the nucleus and discusses their interrelations. Fully updated throughout with new sections and additional discussions on stellar evolution big bang nucleosynthesis neutron stars and relativistic heavy ion collisions. Discusses the latest developments in nuclear reaction theory and experiments and explores both direct reaction theories and heavy ion reactions which are newly important to nuclear physics in reactions with rare nuclear isotopes.

GBP 44.99
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Gravitational Waves

Gravitational Waves

Gravitational waves (GWs) are a hot topic and promise to play a central role in astrophysics cosmology and theoretical physics. Technological developments have led us to the brink of their direct observation which could become a reality in the coming years. The direct observation of GWs will open an entirely new field: GW astronomy. This is expected to bring a revolution in our knowledge of the universe by allowing the observation of previously unseen phenomena such as the coalescence of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes) the fall of stars into supermassive black holes stellar core collapses big-bang relics and the new and unexpected. With a wide range of contributions by leading scientists in the field Gravitational Waves covers topics such as the basics of GWs various advanced topics GW detectors astrophysics of GW sources numerical applications and several recent theoretical developments. The material is written at a level suitable for postgraduate students entering the field.

GBP 59.99
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Cosmic Ray Physics An Introduction to The Cosmic Laboratory

Cosmic Ray Physics An Introduction to The Cosmic Laboratory

This book introduces you to the physics of cosmic rays charged particles which reach us from known – and maybe unknown – sources in the cosmos. Starting from a brief history of this fascinating field it reviews what we know about the creation of elements in the Big Bang and inside stars. It explains cosmic accelerators reaching fabulous energies. It follows the life cycle of cosmic rays all the way from their sources to detection near on or below Earth. The central three chapters cover what we know about them at the level of the solar system the Milky Way and the Universe at large. Up-to-date experimental results are presented in detail showing how they are obtained and interpreted. The book provides an accessible overview of this lively and diversified research field. It will be of interest to undergraduate physics students beginning their studies on astronomy cosmology and particle physics. It is also accessible to the general public by concentrating mathematical and technical detail into Focus Boxes. Key features: Complete introductory overview of cosmic ray physics Covers the origins acceleration transport mechanisms and detection of these particles Mathematical and technical detail is kept separate from the main text | Cosmic Ray Physics An Introduction to The Cosmic Laboratory

GBP 49.99
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Unifying the Universe The Physics of Heaven and Earth

Unifying the Universe The Physics of Heaven and Earth

Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and Earth presents a non-technical approach to physics for the lay-science enthusiast. This popular textbook which evolved from a conceptual course at Cornell University is intended for non-science undergraduate students taking their first physics module. This second edition maintains its unique approach in crossing boundaries between physics and humanities with connections to art poetry history and philosophy. It explores how the process of scientific thought is inextricably linked with cultural creative and aesthetic aspects of human endeavor opening the readers up to new ways of looking at the world. The text has been fully updated throughout to address current and exciting new topics in the field such as exo-planets the accelerating Universe dark matter dark energy gravitational waves super-symmetry string theory big bang cosmology and the Higgs boson. There is also an entirely new chapter on the Quantum World which connects the fascinating topics of quantum entanglement and quantum computing. Key Features:Provides a solid yet accessible background to basic physics without complex mathematics Uses a human interest approach to show how science is significant for more than its technological consequences Discusses the arts and philosophies of historical periods that are pertinent to the subject | Unifying the Universe The Physics of Heaven and Earth

GBP 44.99
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Designing for Longevity Expert Strategies for Creating Long-Lasting Products

Designing for Longevity Expert Strategies for Creating Long-Lasting Products

Product longevity is one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a more sustainable society and a key driver for the circular economy model. This book provides designers developers and creators with five distinctive expert strategies detailed case studies action guides and worksheets that support both beginning and advanced design practitioners in creating new product concepts with long-lasting strategic fits. Designing for Longevity shows how expert design teams create original and long-lasting product concepts from the early development phase. It focuses on integrating business knowledge market conditions company capabilities technical possibilities and user needs into product concepts to make better strategic decisions. It demonstrates how for products to be durable designers must create a long-lasting strategic fit for the customer company and market. Key case studies of products such as Bang & Olufsen’s A9 LEGO Ninjago and Friends and Coloplasts’ Sensura Mio among others offer readers inspiration guidance and real-world insights from design teams showing how the strategies can be applied in practice. Action guidelines and worksheets encourage broad analytical problem-solving to identify and think through challenges at the early concept stage. Beautifully designed and illustrated in full colour throughout this book combines original research and the hands-on tools and strategies that design practitioners need to create useful sustainable products. | Designing for Longevity Expert Strategies for Creating Long-Lasting Products

GBP 29.99
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Elementary Particles and the Early Universe A Synergy of Particle Physics and Cosmology in the Birth and Evolution of the Universe

Elementary Particles and the Early Universe A Synergy of Particle Physics and Cosmology in the Birth and Evolution of the Universe

The birth of the Universe and its subsequent evolution is an exciting blend of Cosmology Particle Physics and Thermodynamics. This book with its synoptic approach provides an accessible introduction to these fascinating topics. It begins in Part I with an overview of cosmology and is followed by a discussion on the present understanding about the birth of the universe detailing the Planck Era Inflation and the Big Bang. It speculates the possibility of multiple universes. Before moving on to explore the essentials of the Standard Model of Particle Physics in Part II with particular stress on the electroweak force the first example of acquisition of mass by gauge bosons via the Higgs mechanism. The book finishes in Part III with the thermal history of the Universe. This will also lead to understanding baryonic matter and baryogenesis as well as nucleosynthesis This book is suitable for those taking courses on particle physics general relativity and cosmology. Readers mathematically inclined who wish to enhance their basic knowledge about the early Universe will also find this book suitable to move up to the next level. Features: Authored by experienced lecturers in Particle Physics Quantum Field Theory Nuclear Physics and General Relativity Provides an accessible introduction to Particle Physics and Cosmology | Elementary Particles and the Early Universe A Synergy of Particle Physics and Cosmology in the Birth and Evolution of the Universe

GBP 44.99
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Understanding the Universe The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks

Understanding the Universe The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks

Understanding the Universe: The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks explores how all areas of physics from the very smallest scales to the very largest come together to form our current understanding of the Universe. It takes readers on a fascinating journey from the Big Bang and how the Universe has evolved to how it appears now and the possibilities for how it will continue to evolve in the future. It also explores the latest exciting developments in the area and how they impact our understanding of the Universe such as quantum chromodynamics black holes dark energy and gravitational waves. Equally importantly it explains how we have come to know all of this about the Universe and details the limitations of our current understanding. This book is accessible to all introductory undergraduate students interested in the physical sciences. It prioritises a non-mathematical approach so it can be understood by all students with only two algebraic equations in the book and any numerical calculations shown are limited to simple arithmetic. Key Features: Combines current understanding of quantum physics and cosmology and includes the latest exciting developments from the field. Provides an accessible introduction to the topic focusing on a non-mathematical presentation. Presents a comprehensive narrative on the subject and a coherent story. | Understanding the Universe The Physics of the Cosmos from Quasars to Quarks

GBP 44.99
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The War on Terrorism 21st-century Perspectives

The War on Terrorism 21st-century Perspectives

On September 11 2001 a small number of desperate men hoping to earn paradise attacked New York and Washington D. C. Their spectacular acts of destruction concluded America's nearly decade-long vacation from insecurity known as the post-Cold War era. As eras go this one was short and it certainly ended with a bang not a whimper. The United States still sole superpower was now challenged by a bleak new world. Americans do not care for the bleak and do not tolerate it for long. Predictably national shock soon became righteous anger coupled to international campaigns against groups and states held responsible for the scourge of terrorism. These were short-term measures that hurt our enemies but did not fix the problem. Not long after these events the Foreign Policy Research Institute organized a new Center on Terrorism Counterterrorism and Homeland Security. Its purpose was to take a longer term view of the terrorism problem and what might be done about it-not only academic research but also policy suggestions. This book contains a broad selection of the Center's output including essays on American strategy homeland security knowing the enemy and the military dimension. A notable feature is the discussion of the educational issue: what and how to teach our children about terrorism. | The War on Terrorism 21st-century Perspectives

GBP 130.00
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The Streetwise Subbie

The Streetwise Subbie

Very few books explore the problems which are particular to the relationship between Specialist Contractors and the Main Contractor or Clients with whom they are in contract. Fewer still provide solutions in such a down to earth no-nonsense way as The Streetwise Subbie does. The Streetwise Subbie is a highly regarded practical guide to contractual matters. Its original author Jack Russell was well known for his ‘contractual terrier’ column in Electrical Times. Now Barry Ashmore has updated and revised this work by drawing on his 46 years of construction experience and professional expertise gained at the sharp end resolving disputes and solving contractual problems for Specialist Contractors. Thousands of subbies have already benefited from the insights and the streetwise approach to avoiding or resolving contractual problems and the clarity of thought and advice the book provides. The fourth edition features all the old favourites such as payment delay and disruption extension of time and the all-important checklists and site records. But it has now been brought bang up to date to reflect the importance of the 2011 revisions to the Construction Act and the emergence of adjudication as the pre-eminent means of dispute resolution. It is an easy to read practical and essential guide aimed at Specialist Contractors of all sizes and specialisations be they sole traders company directors or any member of the subbie’s team that has to handle the commercial and contractual aspects of the projects they undertake. It’s the kind of book that you keep handy because it has so many answers that you can refer to it over and over again.

GBP 19.99
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Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities

Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities

The science of AI was born a little over 60 years ago but for most of that time its achievements were modest. In 2012 it experienced a big bang when a branch of statistics called Machine Learning (and a sub-branch called Deep Learning) was applied to it. Now machines have surpassed humans in image recognition and they are catching up with us at speech recognition and natural language processing. Every day the media reports the launch of a new service a new product and a new demonstration powered by AI. When will it end? The surprising truth is the AI revolution has only just begun. Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities argues that in the course of this century the exponential growth in the capability of AI is likely to bring about two singularities - points at which conditions are so extreme that the normal rules break down. The first is the economic singularity when machine skill reaches a level that renders many of us unemployable and requires an overhaul of our current economic and social systems. The second is the technological singularity when machine intelligence reaches and then surpasses the cognitive abilities of an adult human relegating us to the second smartest species on the planet. These singularities will present huge challenges but this book argues that we can meet these challenges and overcome them. If we do the rewards could be almost unimaginable. This book covers: • Recent developments in AI and its future potential • The economic singularity and the technological singularity in depth • The risks and opportunities presented by AI • What actions we should take Artificial intelligence can turn out to be the best thing ever to happen to humanity making our future wonderful almost beyond imagination. But only if we address head-on the challenges that it will raise. Calum Chace is a best-selling author of fiction and non-fiction books and articles focusing on the subject of artificial intelligence. He is a regular speaker on artificial intelligence and related technologies and runs a blog on the subject at www. pandoras-brain. com. Prior to becoming a full-time writer and speaker he spent 30 years in business as a marketer a strategy consultant and a CEO. He studied philosophy at Oxford University where he discovered that the science fiction he had been reading since boyhood was simply philosophy in fancy dress.

GBP 46.99
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