Singularities in Physics and Engineering (Second Edition) - Softcover

Senthilkumaran, Paramasivam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750349832 ISBN 13: 9780750349833

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Singularities are ubiquitous in nature and generate high levels of interest and activity among scientists. At a singularity, a parameter of interest becomes indeterminate, a single point at which a mathematical quantity is not defined or not 'well behaved'. In optics, a singularity refers to a point at which some parameter describing the electromagnetic field becomes indeterminate. Even though at the singular point, things are not well defined, the neighbourhood points of a singularity are characterized by very large gradients and hence there is significant scope for new discoveries. Recent advances have gathered pace, and interest continues to grow in this field, and with its applications.

Key Features:

• Simple presentation suitable for beginners.
• Extensive coverage of the field suitable for experts.
• Comprehensive literature survey.
• A key reference book for academics and industry experts working within the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750349832
• ISBN 13: 9780750349833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 318