Applied Physics

Measurement Science for Modern Physics

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:30:50 GMT

Measurement Science for Modern Physics presents an engaging account of how advances in measurement and instrumentation have driven the major revolutions of modern physics. From early efforts to understand the motion of the planets and the nature of light, to today's ultra-precise atomic clocks, lasers and gravitational-wave detectors, measurement science has played an essential role in the development of modern physics.

Tracing the development of physics through the lens of measurement, this book shows how improved standards of time, length and mass underpinned the emergence of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, relativity and quantum theory. The book then moves to the experimental foundations of contemporary physics, exploring the principles and impact of key technologies such as atomic and optical clocks, lasers and frequency combs, interferometers, ion traps, and cryogenic systems. Tools which have enabled the detection of subtle relativistic effects, the observation of gravitational waves, the control of atoms and molecules at ultralow temperatures and the exploration of matter at extreme energies.

This book demonstrates that progress in physics is inseparable from the tools used to observe, quantify and test the world around us and how expanding observational reach and reducing measurement uncertainty have repeatedly transformed our understanding of nature. It is ideal for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in physics and engineering, as well as early-career researchers and professionals seeking a coherent overview of how precision measurement continues to shape the frontiers of modern science.

Transport in Condensed Matter

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:02:26 GMT

Transport in Condensed Matter offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles that govern how charge and spin move through condensed-matter systems. The book opens with linear response theory, Green's functions, and the Boltzmann transport equation, essential tools for understanding electronic behaviour in solids. It then develops perturbation theory and diagrammatic methods, followed by a detailed treatment of impurity scattering, a crucial but often neglected ingredient in realistic transport calculations.

A major strength of the book is its coverage of contemporary themes, including topological transport and the integer and anomalous quantum Hall effects, transport in non-Hermitian systems and magnon transport, spanning ferromagnets, antiferromagnets, noncollinear orders, and skyrmion-based phenomena. Additional chapters introduce the memory-function formalism and the emerging field of electron hydrodynamics using the Navier-Stokes equation.

Key features include:

A self-contained introduction to many-body transport methods.
Clear derivations of all major equations and results.
Coverage of modern research topics such as non-Hermitian transport, topological magnons, nonlinear Hall effects, and strange metals.
Connects traditional frameworks with emerging directions in modern condensed-matter physics.
Appendices, which review essential background concepts, making the text suitable for readers transitioning into the field.

Suitable for both researchers and graduate students, the book offers a unified overview of transport phenomena in electronic and magnetic systems, connecting many-body techniques with some of the most active areas in modern condensed matter physics and quantum materials.

The Physics and Technology of Semiconductor Devices

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:13:55 GMT

The Physics and Technology of Semiconductor Devices offers a comprehensive treatment of the physical principles underpinning today's semiconductor devices. Tracing the field from its origins and the evolution of Moore's Law, the book offers an integrated perspective on how device physics, materials science and design innovations have shaped and continue to shape the information age.

Beginning with the evolution of the MOSFET and the foundations of band theory, the book leads readers into the physics of state-of-the-art transistors including finFETs, nanowire FETs and nanosheet devices, alongside high-frequency components and solar-energy technologies. Emphasis is placed on charge transport, band structure methods, scaling behaviour and the physical limits of device performance. Specialised device classes such as tunnel FETs, spin-based concepts, high-electron-mobility transistors and hot-carrier solar cells are introduced with discussion of their opportunities and constraints.

Readers are guided through key themes including:

Modern MOSFET architectures and their departure from classical planar devices
Energy band theory in one, two and three dimensions, with real-space and momentum-space methods
p-n junction physics, current flow and structural variants
Scaling theory, velocity limits and ballistic considerations in advanced logic devices
Microwave and high-frequency devices, including III-V material systems and realistic cutoff frequencies
Photovoltaic device physics, efficiency limits, heterojunctions and emerging hot-carrier concepts

Combining a theoretical understanding with practical device engineering, this book is ideal for graduate students, researchers and practising engineers, serving both as a high-level textbook and an authoritative reference.

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces, 2nd Edition

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:10:25 GMT

This book provides an introduction to the world of metamaterials and metasurfaces; artificially engineered materials that can control electromagnetic waves in ways not found in nature. These materials exhibit unusual effects with applications ranging from miniaturised antennas to advanced sensors, energy harvesting, and even future communication systems.

Spanning microwave, terahertz, and optical frequency regimes, the book traces the evolution of the field from fundamental concepts to recent breakthroughs. It presents fundamental theory, modelling and characterisation techniques, while highlighting both emerging applications, such as superlensing, cloaking, and sub-wavelength imaging and established uses in absorbers, sensors, antennas, and active devices.

This second edition features major updates and new content including advances in reversed Čerenkov radiation-based vacuum tube research, hyperbolic metamaterials, graphene-enabled devices, biomedical applications, acoustic metamaterials and fabrication technologies for metasurfaces. Emerging directions such as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and ultra-massive MIMO for 6G communications are also explored.

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces, 2nd Edition: Foundations, trends and applications serves as both a postgraduate teaching resource and a reference for researchers seeking a solid foundation in the principles, applications and emerging trends shaping this dynamic field.