Much of what we know about atoms, molecules, and the nature of matter has been obtained using spectroscopy. This book describes work at the cutting edge of molecular spectroscopy. It describes methodology and applications, instrumental developments, a ...

Almost 30 years after the first reports on surface-enhanced Raman signals, the phenomenon of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is now well established. SERS gained particular interest after single-molecule Raman spectroscopy had been demonstrated. This book summarizes and discusses present theoretical approaches that explain the phenomeno...

The expert contributors to "Nondestructive Testing of Food Quality" clearly explain present...

¿Cómo es posible que alguien que sueña con ser artista se convierta en el hombre para todo de tres gobiernos distintos? ¿Cómo se pasa de ser un mal imitador de Pedrito Rico a estar en todas las salsas del poder? Sólo una persona: Rogelio, que por avatares de la vida, se verá involucrado en una aventura que tiene como marco el Madrid de los prime...

For many physicists quantum theory contains strong conceptual difficulties, while for others the apparent conclusions about the reality of our physical world and the ways in which we discover that reality remain philosophically unacceptable. This book focuses on recent theoretical and experimental developments in the foundations of quantum physi...

This book is the first text of its kind that presents both the traditional and the modern aspects of dialysis modeling and control in a clear, insightful and highly comprehensive writing style. It provides an in-depth analysis of the mathematical models and algorithms, and demonstrates their applications in real world problems of significant com...

The increased complexity of spinal surgical procedures in recent years has required more...

Millions of pediatric patients receive anesthetics every year, but it has been established that...