The purpose of this book entitled “Engineering Physics-II (Theory & Experiments)” is to initiate the beginners into this fascinating subject. It caters to the need of B. Tech. II Sem. students in the subject of Physics. It aims at derivations of physical relations and solutions to problems through solved examples. Each topic has been presented in a concise and lucid manner, startin....     View More Details

The book “Nuclear Reactors” has been designed for the use of engineers engaged with the design, engineering and fabrication of nuclear reactors and their auxiliary systems and components. The book can also be adopted as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students undergoing courses in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering and applied courses in n....     View More Details

The purpose of this book entitled “Engineering Physics-I (Theory & Experiments)” is to initiate the beginners into this fascinating subject. It caters to the need of B. Tech. I Semester  students in the subject of Physics. It aims at derivations of physical relations and solutions to problems through solved example. Each topic has been presented in a concise and lucid mann....     View More Details

The last decade has seen considerable advances in the field of microwave engineering. There are new devices available for the generation of microwaves. Also, microwaves are now finding interesting applications in several non-communication areas like industrial control and measurement and dielectric heating at microwave frequencies. The present text is the result of the attempts to incorporate ....     View More Details

This treatise on Superconductivity provides a comprehensive introduction of the vast field. The content covers experimental as well as theoretical research in the field providing a clear interrelationship with experimental problems. The discovery of high-Tc cuprates, Iron-pnictide superconductors, Itinerant ferromagnetic superconductors, Nanostructured superconductors, etc. open....     View More Details

This book contains a comprehensive knowledge illustrated in simple language in an examination oriented approach for the medical students in physiology, who are aspiring not only to acquire the knowledge of the subject but also to excel in their examinations. Efforts have also been made to provide the concepts in all aspects of physiology including the basics, specially for the universities of ....     View More Details

Applied Solid State Physics is a text/reference book for students studying a course in engineering and M.Sc. (Solid State Physics). The text has been written with the aim of presenting the physical principles, by which the different physical properties of materials have to be understood, and highlighting the engineering applications of materials. The exposition of the structure-property....     View More Details

Engineering Electromagnetics has been written as a basic course in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering etc. for undergraduate students. Electromagnetic theory is a very important subject as it has wide variety of applications in wireless technology.

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Lasers have tremendous importance in the field of engineering and science because of their use in various technological applications and basic research. This book is an attempt to present basic physics behind the working of lasers alongwith some of their important applications. An attempt has been made to present, in a coherent fashion, the basic theory behind laser operation. Generally, all t....     View More Details

Today the attention of whole world is focussed on preservation of environment. Non-conventional Energy Sources can provide clean energy‚ preserving environment‚ reducing pollution and deforestation.This book discusses the developments in the field of Non-conventional Energy Resources and their applications. The topics are fully covered so that the students of B.Tech may use for....     View More Details

This book discusses the developments in the field of Non-conventional Energy Resources and their applications. The topics are fully covered so that the students of B. Tech. final year may use for their Elective courses such as Non-conventional Energy Resources, Renewable Energy and Solar Energy Engg. The topics are: Solar Radiation, Solar Energy Collectors, Energy Resources, Solar Cell, MHD Po....     View More Details

This book presents an extensive exposition of the various principles of fibre optic communication. A systematic approach is followed throughout the book. The various concepts and techniques are explained in simple and easy to understand manner. Measurement techniques and sensors have been highlighted. The revised version of the book contains an extra chapter describing the modern aspect of fi....     View More Details

This is the third edition of the book, first published in 1985. The first revision came out in 1993. The book is intended to serve as a textbook for Physics students at the M.Sc. and M.Phil. levels and a reference book to researchers in the field of Theoretical Physics.

Unlike most books on the subject, no detailed account of the historical development of quantum mechanics is included. ....     View More Details

Writing a comprehensive book on Materials Science for the benefit of undergraduate courses in Science and Engineering was a day dream of the first author, Dr. S.O. Pillai for a long period. However, the dream became true after a lapse of couple of years. Lucid and logical exposition of the subject matter is the special feature of this book. The principal topics covered are:

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This book gives a clear and logical exposition of the basic method of ensembles in Statistical Mechanics as developed by J.W. Gibbs. Beginning with the Liouville theorem, a brief but useful introduction to the classical statistical mechanics is provided. Then the quantum picture is outlined and basic postulate of quantum statistical mechanics are stated. The discussion of the symmetry of wave ....     View More Details

This textbook is a comprehensive up-to-date volume providing the concepts and applications of contemporary physics for the use of students pursuing undergraduate engineering degree courses in institutions affiliated to Indian Universities Located in different  zones. A modern description of interaction between atoms (and molecules) is given along with discussions of topics such as....     View More Details

This book describes topics in nuclear reactions at the level of postgraduate nuclear physics course and should also be useful to research workers both in theoretical and experimental areas of the subject. It also covers topics like electron induced reactions and computational methods in nuclear reactions which are often not included in the books on nuclear reactions. Low energy heavy ion react....     View More Details