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Elementary Excitations in Solids

Based on an advanced course in the theory of solids at Illinois in 1961, this continues to fill the need to communicate the present view of a solid as a system of interacting particles that, under sui...

Conceptual Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

This volume offers a clear and comprehensive account of the fundamental physical implications of the quantum formalism, which deals with non-separability, hidden variable theories, measurement theorie...

Mathematical Methods of Physics

With supplementary material, such as graphs and equations, this text creates a strong, solid anchor for first-year students.

Theory of Superconductivity

This is considered to be one of the best introductory treatments of superconductivity and has been reprinted because of its enduring value.

Superconductivity of Metals and Alloys

From the author's introductory course at Orsay, this text explains the basic knowledge of superconductivity for both experimentalists and theoreticians.

Introduction to Superstrings and M-Theory (2nd edn)

This edition of Kaku's book, first published in 1988, ensures the continued availability of a valuable introduction to this field, already heralded in some quarters as the physics of the 21st century.

Accelerator Physics

Helmut Burkhardt reviews in 1999 Accelerator Physics.

A tale of three regions

The impact of CERN, particularly with regard to technology transfer and industrial spin-offs, shows an interesting three-fold pattern that reflects the very different geographical and political regi...

From Hiroshima to the Iceman

This is a fascinating account of a major particle accelerator application success by an enthusiastic scientist who played a major role in its development. Harry Gove contributed an article on AMS to ...