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Lattice Gauge Theories: An Introduction (World Scientific Lecture Notes in Physics) by Heinz J. Rothe
World Scientific | 3rd Edition | June 30, 2005 | Pages: 608 pages | ISBN: 9812560629 | 20.8Mb | PDF

This book provides a broad introduction to gauge field theories formulated on a space-time lattice, and in particular of QCD. It serves as a textbook for advanced graduate students, and also provides the reader with the necessary analytical and numerical techniques to carry out research on his own. Although the analytic calculations are sometimes quite demanding and go beyond an introduction, they are discussed in sufficient detail, so that the reader can fill in the missing steps. The book also introduces the reader to interesting problems which are currently under intensive investigation. Whenever possible, the main ideas are exemplified in simple models, before extending them to realistic theories. Special emphasis is placed on numerical results obtained from pioneering work. These are displayed in numerous figures.

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P. Steinmann, G. A. Maugin, "Mechanics of Material Forces (Advances in Mechanics and Mathematics)"
Springer | 1st edition | September 28, 2005 | Pages: 337 pages | ISBN: 0387262601 | 12.1Mb | PDF

This book covers new theoretical and numerical developments in the mechanics of material forces. Conceptually speaking, common continuum mechanics in the sense of Newton which gives rise to the notion of spatial (mechanical) forces considers the response to variations of spatial placements of “physical particles with respect to the ambient space, whereas continuum mechanics in the sense of Eshelby  which gives rise to the notion of material (configurational) forces is concerned with the response to variations of material placements of “physical particles with respect to the ambient material.

Well-known examples of material forces are driving forces on defects like the Peach-Koehler force, the J-Integral in fracture mechanics, and energy release. The consideration of material forces goes back to the works of Eshelby, who investigated forces on defects; therefore this area of continuum mechanics is sometimes denoted Eshelbian mechanics.
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Warren J. Smith, Inc. Genesee Optics Software, "Modern Lens Design: A Resource Manual"
McGraw-Hill Professional | 1st Edition | July 1, 1992 | Pages: 471 pages | ISBN: 0070591784 | 3.92Mb | Djvu

Published in 1964 and long out of print, copies of Cox’s A System of Optical Design are covered by experienced lens designers simply because a small section of the book features lens design examples. Such examples are notoriously difficult to find and the hundred-odd pages of Cox’s book that include them are widely photocopied and constantly referred to by designers in the know. Finally, lens designers have a better place to turn. The most complete and authoritative work of its kind ever published, Modern Lens Design includes over 400 pages of proven lens design examples for both commercial and military applications. A perfect complement to Smith’s best-selling Modern Optical Engineering, it features designs of everything from camera lenses to laser collimators.

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Roland Winston, Juan C. Minano, Pablo G. Benitez, "Nonimaging Optics"
Academic Press | December 22, 2004 | Pages: 512 pages | ISBN: 0127597514 | 6.83Mb | PDF

From its inception nearly 30 years ago, the optical subdiscipline now referred to as nonimaging optics, has experienced dramatic growth. The term nonimaging optics is concerned with applications where imaging formation is not important but where effective and efficient collection , concentration, transport and distribution of light energy is - i.e. solar energy conversion, signal detection, illumination optics, measurement and testing. This book will incorporate the substantial developments of the past decade in this field.

* Includes all substantial developments of the past decade in the rapidly moving field of nonimaging optics
* The only authoritative reference on nonimaging optics, from the leader in the field

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Problems and Solutions on Mechanics: Major American Universities Ph.D. by Yung-Kuo Lim
World Scientific Publishing Company | September 1994 | Pages: 510 pages | ISBN: 9810212984 | 1.92Mb | Djvu

The material for these volumes has been selected from the past twenty years’ examination questions for graduate students at the University of California (Berkeley), Columbia University, the University of Chicago, MIT, State University of New York at Buffalo, Princeton University and the University of Wisconsin.

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Radiation Protection: A Guide for Scientists, Regulators and Physicians by Jacob Shapiro
Harvard University Press | 4th Edition | June 15, 2002 | Pages: 688 pages | ISBN: 0674007409 | 2.83Mb | PDF

This highly successful manual has served for nearly three decades as the definitive guide to the safe use of radioactive materials. Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition presents a new dimension by adding coverage of nonionizing radiation, and is thus concerned with the entire field of radiation protection.

With its expanded coverage, including a broader focus on public health issues, this new volume will serve as an important training and reference resource, not only for research scientists, physicians, and engineers, but for regulatory officials, attorneys, engineers, and environmental health and safety professionals. The breadth of citations alone makes this resource invaluable.
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