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Renewable energy: a first course, 3rd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 M. Jamil
Published in Contemporary Physics (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Physics and chemistry of interfaces (fourth edition) Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Biosensors for virus detection Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Sukirno Sukirno, Elvian Indah Nilamsari, Aras Beauty
Published in Contemporary Physics (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Introduction to the mathematical physics of nonlinear waves, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 2, 2023)
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High school and undergraduate physics practicals with 3D simulations, 1st edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 M. Jamil
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 2, 2023)
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Bioelectromagnetism history, foundations and applications Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Aras Beauty, Fitri Natalia
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 2, 2023)
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Large-scale atom interferometry for fundamental physics Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Oliver Buchmueller, John Ellis, Ulrich Schneider
Atom interferometers measure quantum interference patterns in the wave functions of cold atoms that follow superpositions of different space-time trajectories. These can be sensitive to phase shift...
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On the origin of force sensitivity in tests of quantum gravity with delocalised mechanical systems Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Julen S. Pedernales, Martin B. Plenio
The detection of the quantum nature of gravity in the low-energy limit hinges on achieving an unprecedented degree of force sensitivity with mechanical systems. Against this background we explore t...
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Quantum spin liquids Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Tom Lancaster
A glance at recent research on magnetism turns up a curious set of articles discussing, or claiming evidence for, a state of matter called a quantum spin liquid (QSL). These articles are notable in...
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Non-collinear spin in electronic structure calculations Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 S. J. Clark, Z. Hawkhead
Non-collinear spin materials are an exciting class of materials that are of great interest from both a fundamental materials science point of view and also with their possible applications in energ...
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Physics behind music: an introduction Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Stephen H. Ashworth
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 2, 2023)
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The sky is for everyone: women astronomers in their own words Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Gautam Gangopadhyay
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 2, 2023)
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Statistical and thermal physics: with computer applications, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Thomas Peters
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 2, 2023)
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A student's guide to python for physical modeling, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Ezio Maina
Published in Contemporary Physics (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Wavefronts and rays as characteristics and asymptotics, 3rd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Thomas J. Bridges
Published in Contemporary Physics (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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The joy of science Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Gautam Gangopadhyay
Published in Contemporary Physics (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Quantum light microscopy Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 W. P. Bowen, Helen M. Chrzanowski, Dan Oron, Sven Ramelow, Dmitry Tabakaev, Alex Terrasson, Rob Thew
Much of our progress in understanding microscale biology has been powered by advances in microscopy. For instance, super-resolution microscopes allow the observation of biological structures at nea...
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Axions for amateurs Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 David J. E. Marsh
Axions are an increasingly popular topic in theoretical physics, and are sparking a global experimental effort. In the following I review the motivations for the existence of axions, the theories u...
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Superconductivity: the path of least resistance to the future Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 William J. Mercer, Yuri A. Pashkin
The accidental discovery of mercury's zero resistance at temperatures lower than 4.2 K which took place in 1911 by the Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes in his laboratory at the University of ...
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The Extremely Large Telescope Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Paolo Padovani, Michele Cirasuolo
Extremely large telescopes (ELTs) are considered worldwide to be one of the highest priorities in ground-based astronomy. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is developing an ELT that will have...
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Space astrometry Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Michael Perryman
Astrometry, the measurement of accurate star positions and motions, was first carried out from space by the European Space Agency's Hipparcos mission in the 1990s. Today, it is undergoing a particu...
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When things grow many. Complexity, universality and emergence in nature Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Miguel A. F. Sanjuán
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Life in the universe, 5th edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Aras Beauty, Bimo Bramantio
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Topological electronic bands in crystalline solids Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 A. T. Boothroyd
Topology is now securely established as a means to explore and classify electronic states in crystalline solids. This review provides a gentle but firm introduction to topological electronic band s...
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Precision spectroscopy of molecular hydrogen ions: an introduction Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 S. Schiller
The molecular hydrogen ions (MHI) are composed of only two nuclei and a single electron. These simplest molecules are fascinating systems at the interface of atomic and molecular physics. Compared ...
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Halide perovskite photovoltaics Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Samuel D. Stranks
Halide perovskites are a new class of materials that can be processed at low cost yet exhibit excellent optoelectronic properties – a combination rarely seen in semiconductors. This review highligh...
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Density functional theory: a practical introduction, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Stephen J. Blundell
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Elementary Introduction to Quantum Geometry Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-12 Stephen J. Blundell
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Invitation to quantum mechanics Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Michael Belsley
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Transition metal oxides for electrochemical energy storage Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Peter J. Dobson
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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So simple a beginning: how four physical principles shape our living world Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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An object-oriented python cookbook in quantum information theory and quantum computing Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Nicholas Zutt
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Offbeat physics: machines, meditations and misconceptions Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Commonly Asked Questions in thermodynamics, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Interstellar objects Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Darryl Z. Seligman, Amaya Moro-Martín
ABSTRACT Since 2017, two macroscopic interstellar objects have been discovered in the inner Solar System, both of which are distinct in nature. The first interstellar object, 1I/‘Oumuamua, passed within ∼63∼63 lunar distances of the Earth, appeared asteroidal lacking detectable levels of gas or dust loss, yet exhibited a nongravitational acceleration. 1I/‘Oumuamua's brief visit left open questions
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A journey into reciprocal space: a crystallographer's perspective, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Toni Shiroka
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Fundamentals and applications of magnetic materials Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Toni Shiroka
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Application-driven quantum and statistical physics: a short course for future scientists and engineers, Volume 3: Transitions Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Toni Shiroka
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 64, No. 1, 2023)
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Thermodynamics of complex systems: principles and applications Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Jack Reid
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Nanotechnology: trends and future applications Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Mario Bertolotti
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Printed and flexible sensor technology Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Francisco Falcone
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Quantum transport in nanostructures and molecules: an introduction to molecular electronics Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Mohit Sharma
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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The physics of phonons, 2nd edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Cartoon physics: a graphic novel guide to solving physics problems Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Wandi Wandi, Fani Mardianti
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Energy materials Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 A. H. Harker
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Discovering the nature of light: the science and the story Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Nicholas Zutt
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Set theory and its applications in physics and computing Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Miguel A.F. Sanjuán
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Organic solar cells: materials design, technology and commercialization Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Anla Fet Hardi, Erin Ficrah Huda
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Flexible supercapacitors: materials and applications Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Humaira, Erin Ficrah Huda
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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The quantum internet – the second quantum revolution Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Salvatore Esposito
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 4, 2022)
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Advice to a lecturer Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-21 Chris Quigg
ABSTRACT A public lecture is a performance, and it is also an invitation to conversation. A lively conversation – especially when one person does most of the talking – requires that the speaker have something to say. A memorable performance requires assiduous preparation. I touch on a number of important elements: preparing the scene and eliminating barriers between you and the audience … engaging
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Quantum enabled functional neuroimaging: the why and how of magnetoencephalography using optically pumped magnetometers Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Holly Schofield, Elena Boto, Vishal Shah, Ryan M. Hill, James Osborne, Molly Rea, Cody Doyle, Niall Holmes, Richard Bowtell, David Woolger, Matthew J. Brookes
ABSTRACT Non-invasive imaging has transformed neuroscientific discovery and clinical practice, providing a non-invasive window into the human brain. However, whilst techniques like MRI generate ever more precise images of brain structure, in many cases, it’s the function within neural networks that underlies disease. Here, we review the potential for quantum-enabled magnetic field sensors to shed light
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Venus, phosphine and the possibility of life Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 David L. Clements
ABSTRACT The search for life elsewhere in the universe is one of the central aims of science in the twent-first century. While most of this work is aimed at planets orbiting other stars, the search for life in our own Solar System is an important part of this endeavour. Venus is often thought to have too harsh an environment for life, but it may have been a more hospitable place in the distant past
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Quantum electronics for fundamental physics Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-03 S. Withington
The emerging field of quantum sensors and electronics for fundamental physics is introduced, emphasising the role of thin-film superconducting devices. Although the next generation of ground-based and space-based experiments requires the development of advanced technology across the whole of the electromagnetic spectrum, this article focuses on ultra-low-noise techniques for radio to far-infrared wavelengths
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Using atom interferometry to measure gravity Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Samuel Lellouch, Kai Bongs, Michael Holynski
The interference of matter waves is a direct consequence of wave-particle duality and lies at the heart of quantum mechanics. Today, with the validity of quantum theory being widely ascertained, we are beyond proof-of-principle demonstrations and are transforming this phenomenon into a measurement tool for practical applications via the development of quantum technologies. Atom interferometry is a
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Spinor Bose-Einstein condensates Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Masahito Ueda
Bose-Einstein (BE) condensation is a phenomenon in which a macroscopic number of particles occupy a single-particle state. Once a system undergoes BE condensation, a significant fraction of particles behave in lockstep, leading to a number of spectacular macroscopic quantum phenomena. This article delineates fundamental aspects of BE condensates with an emphasis on spin degrees of freedom. Here the
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Applications of MXene-based memristors in neuromorphic intelligence applications Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-24 Xiaojuan Lian, Yuelin Shi, Shiyu Li, Bingxin Ding, Chenfei Hua, Lei Wang
MXenes are materials with a few thick layers of transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides and have received considerable attention because of their widespread application in energy storage in photonic diodes. In addition, nanoscale devices that include either an MXene layer only or a combination of MXene and other functional layers were found to exhibit multiple non-volatile resistance
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Cosmic analogies: How natural systems emulate the universe Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-06 Nicholas Zutt
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 3, 2022)
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The physics of sound waves: music, instruments, and sound equipment, second edition Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Jack Reid
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 3, 2022)
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The brain–bladder axis in tissue growth and remodelling Contem. Phys. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-23 Aras Beauty, Afnan Taqiyarrahman
Published in Contemporary Physics (Vol. 63, No. 3, 2022)