IOP Concise Physics

From Astronomy to Quantum Computing, Concise Physics publishes short texts in over 30 distinct areas of physics. These books provide readers with a snapshot of current research, an introduction to key principles, a look back at historical events and people, and even delve into issues surrounding effective teaching methods. These books are aimed at researchers, students, teachers, and anyone interested in physics at all levels. The books are available for individuals in print and e-book format on this site.

Purchasing for libraries is available through the IOP at their web site: IOP Concise Physics.

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	Numerical Calculation for Physics Laboratory Projects Using Microsoft Excel® Shinil Cho This book covers essential Microsoft EXCEL®’s computational skills while analyzing introductory physics projects. Topics of numerical analysis include; multiple graphs on the same sheet, calculation of descriptive statistical parameters, a 3-point i… Publication Date: October, 2019 Read More
	Quantised Vortices Tapio Simula Vortices comprising swirling motion of matter are observable in classical systems at all scales ranging from atomic size to the scale of galaxies. In quantum mechanical systems, such vortices are robust entities whose behaviours are governed by the s… Publication Date: August, 2019 Read More
	Maple Bernard V. Liengme Maple is a comprehensive symbolic mathematics application which is well suited for demonstrating physical science topics and solving associated problems. Because Maple is such a rich application, it has a somewhat steep learning curve. Most existing … Publication Date: June, 2019 Read More
	Set Theory for Physicists Nicolas A. Pereyra This book gives a rigorous, physics focused, introduction to set theory that is geared towards natural science majors. We present the science major with a robust introduction to set theory, focusing on the specific knowledge and skills that will unav… Publication Date: May, 2019 Read More
	Nonlinear Dynamics Marc Roussel This book uses a hands-on approach to nonlinear dynamics using commonly available software, including the free dynamical systems software Xppaut, Matlab (or its free cousin, Octave) and the Maple symbolic algebra system.<… Publication Date: May, 2019 Read More
	Lectures on Selected Topics in Mathematical Physics William A. Schwalm This book is a sequel to Lectures on Selected Topics in Mathematical Physics: Introduction to Lie theory with applications. This volume is devoted mostly to Lie groups. Lie algebras and generating functions, both for standard special functions and fo… Publication Date: March, 2019 Read More
	The Statistical Eyeglasses Edoardo Milotti Science often deals with hard-to-see phenomena, and they only stand out and become real when viewed through the lens of complex statistical tools. This book is not a textbook about statistics applied to science – there are already many excellent book… Publication Date: November, 2018 Read More
	Fourier Transform and its Applications Using Microsoft Excel Shinil Cho This book demonstrates Microsoft EXCEL-based Fourier transform of selected physics examples. Spectral density of the auto-regression process is also described in relation to Fourier transform. Rather than offering rigorous mathematics, readers will “… Publication Date: October, 2018 Read More
	Disorder in Domain Theory Keye Martin Domain theory, a subject that arose as a response to natural concerns in the semantics of computation, studies ordered sets which possess an unusual amount of mathematical structure. This book explores its connection with quantum information science … Publication Date: September, 2018 Read More
	Numerical Solutions of Boundary Value Problems with Finite Difference Method Sujaul Chowdhury, Ponkog Kumar Das, Syed Badiuzzaman Faruque This book contains an extensive illustration of use of finite difference method in solving the boundary value problem numerically. A wide class of differential equations has been numerically solved in this book. Starting with differential equations o… Publication Date: September, 2018 Read More
	An Approach to Dark Matter Modelling Tanushree Basak In the field of particle and astrophysics, one of the major unresolved problems is to understand the nature and properties of dark matter, which constitutes almost 80% of the matter content of the universe. This book gives a pedagogical introduction … Publication Date: September, 2018 Read More
	From Complex to Simple Dan A. Mazilu, Irina Mazilu, H. Thomas Williams This book presents simple interdisciplinary stochastic models meant as a gentle introduction to the field of non-equilibrium statistical physics. It focuses on the analysis of two-state models with cooperative effects, which are versatile enough to b… Publication Date: August, 2018 Read More
	Adventures with Lissajous Figures Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr. Lissajous Figures are produced by combining two oscillations at right angles to each other. The figures, drawn by mechanical devices called Harmonographs, have scientific uses, but are also enjoyed for their own beauty. The author has been working wi… Publication Date: June, 2018 Read More
	Logic for Physicists Nicolas A. Pereyra This book gives a rigorous yet “Physics-Focused” introduction to Mathematical Logic that is geared towards natural science majors. We present the science major with a robust introduction to Logic, focusing on the specific knowledge and skills that wi… Publication Date: June, 2018 Read More
	Numerical Solutions of Initial Value Problems Using Mathematica Sujaul Chowdhury, Ponkog Kumar Das The book contains a detailed account of numerical solutions of differential equations of elementary problems of Physics using Euler and 2nd order Runge-Kutta methods and Mathematica 6.0. The problems are motion under constant force (free fall), motio… Publication Date: June, 2018 Read More
	Essential Mathematics for the Physical Sciences, Volume 1 Brett Borden, James Luscombe Physics is expressed in the language of mathematics; it is deeply ingrained in how physics is taught and how it’s practiced. A study of the mathematics used in science is thus a sound intellectual investment for training as scientists and engineers. … Publication Date: October, 2017 Read More
	Lectures on Selected Topics in Mathematical Physics William A. Schwalm This book provides an introduction to Lie Theory for first year graduate students and professional physicists who may not have come across the theory in their studies. In particular, it is a summary overview of the theory of finite groups, a brief de… Publication Date: May, 2017 Read More
	An Introduction to Quantum Monte Carlo Methods Tao Pang Monte Carlo methods have been very prominent in computer simulation of various systems in physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science. This book focuses on the discussion and path-integral quantum Monte Carlo methods in many-body physics and p… Publication Date: December, 2016 Read More
	A Handbook of Mathematical Methods and Problem-Solving Tools for Introductory Physics Joshua F. Whitney and Heather M. Whitney This is a companion textbook for an introductory course in physics. It thoroughly links the theories students learn in class with actual problem-solving techniques. In other words, it should address the common complaint that “I feel like I understa… Publication Date: November, 2016 Read More
	Physics of the Lorentz Group Sibel Baskal, Young S. Kim, Marilyn E. Noz This book explains the Lorentz mathematical group in a language familiar to physicists. While the three-dimensional rotation group is one of the standard mathematical tools in physics, the Lorentz group of the four-dimensional Minkowski space is stil… Publication Date: April, 2016 Read More

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