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Cosmogenesis: An Unveiling of the Expanding Universe
Par Brian Swimme. 2022
From the host and cocreator of PBS&’s Journey of the Universe, a fresh look at how the rich collision between…
science and spirituality has influenced contemporary consciousness The understanding that the universe has been expanding since its fiery beginning 14 billion years ago and has developed into stars, galaxies, life, and human consciousness is one of the most significant in human history. It is taught throughout the world and has become our common creation story for nearly every culture. In terms of the universe&’s development, we humans are not only economic, religious, or political beings. At the most fundamental level, we are cosmological beings. Cosmogenesis is one of the greatest discoveries in human history, and it continues to have a profound impact on humanity. And yet most science books do not explore the effects it has had on our individual minds. In Cosmogenesis, Brian Thomas Swimme narrates the same cosmological events that we agree are fact but offers a feature unlike all other writings on this topic. He tells the story of the universe while simultaneously telling the story of the storyteller. Swimme describes how the impact of this new story deconstructed his mind then reassembled it, offering us a glimpse into how cosmogenesis has transformed our understanding of both the universe and the evolution of human consciousness itself.Light in the Darkness: Black Holes, the Universe, and Us
Par Heino Falcke, Jörg Römer. 2021
The International BestsellerOn April 10, 2019, award-winning astrophysicist Heino Falcke presented the first image ever captured of a black hole…
at an international press conference—a turning point in astronomy that Science magazine called the scientific breakthrough of the year. That photo was captured with the unthinkable commitment of an intercontinental team of astronomers who transformed the world into a global telescope. While this image achieved Falcke’s goal in making a black hole “visible” for the first time, he recognizes that the photo itself asks more questions for humanity than it answers. Light in the Darkness takes us on Falcke’s extraordinary journey to the darkest corners of the universe. From the first humans looking up at the night sky to modern astrophysics, from the study of black holes to the still-unsolved mysteries of the universe, Falcke asks, in even the greatest triumphs of science, is there room for doubts, faith, and a God? A plea for curiosity and humility, Light in the Darkness sees one of the great minds shaping the world today as he ponders the big, pressing questions that present themselves when we look up at the stars.&“A splendid, edifying report from the front lines of theorectical physics&” (San Francisco Chronicle). In this illuminating book, renowned…
physicist Lee Smolin argues that fundamental physics—the search for the laws of nature—is losing its way. Ambitious ideas about extra dimensions, exotic particles, multiple universes, and strings have captured the public&’s imagination—and the imagination of experts. But these ideas have not been tested experimentally, and some, like string theory, seem to offer no possibility of being tested. Even still, these speculations dominate the field, attracting the best talent and much of the funding, while creating a climate in which emerging physicists are often penalized for pursuing other avenues. The situation threatens to impede the very progress of science. With clarity, passion, and authority, Smolin offers an unblinking assessment of the troubles that face modern physics, and an encouraging view of where the search for the next big idea may lead. &“The best book about contemporary science written for the layman that I have ever read.&” —The Times (London)The Perfect Theory: A Century of Geniuses and the Battle over General Relativity
Par Pedro Ferreira. 2014
&“One of the best popular accounts of how Einstein and his followers have been trying to explain the universe for…
decades&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Physicists have been exploring, debating, and questioning the general theory of relativity ever since Albert Einstein first presented it in 1915. This has driven their work to unveil the universe&’s surprising secrets even further, and many believe more wonders remain hidden within the theory&’s tangle of equations, waiting to be exposed. In this sweeping narrative of science and culture, an astrophysicist brings general relativity to life through the story of the brilliant physicists, mathematicians, and astronomers who have taken up its challenge. For these scientists, the theory has been both a treasure trove and an enigma. Einstein&’s theory, which explains the relationships among gravity, space, and time, is possibly the most perfect intellectual achievement of modern physics—yet studying it has always been a controversial endeavor. Relativists were the target of persecution in Hitler&’s Germany, hounded in Stalin&’s Russia, and disdained in 1950s America. Even today, PhD students are warned that specializing in general relativity will make them unemployable. Still, general relativity has flourished, delivering key insights into our understanding of the origin of time and the evolution of all the stars and galaxies in the cosmos. Its adherents have revealed what lies at the farthest reaches of the universe, shed light on the smallest scales of existence, and explained how the fabric of reality emerges. Dark matter, dark energy, black holes, and string theory are all progeny of Einstein&’s theory. In the midst of a momentous transformation in modern physics, as scientists look farther and more clearly into space than ever before, The Perfect Theory exposes the greater relevance of general relativity, showing us where it started, where it has led—and where it can still take us.Beyond Star Trek: From Alien Invasions to the End of Time
Par Lawrence Krauss. 1997
In the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, the renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss took readers on an entertaining and…
eye-opening tour of the Star Trek universe to see how it stacked up against the real universe. Now, responding to requests for more as well as to a number of recent exciting discoveries in physics and astronomy, Krauss takes a provocative look at how the laws of physics relate to notions from our popular culture -- not only Star Trek, but other films, shows, and popular lore -- from Independence Day to Star Wars to The X-Files.What's the difference between a flying saucer and a flying pretzel?Why didn't the aliens in Independence Day have to bother invading Earth to destroy it?What's new with warp drives?What's the most likely scenario for doomsday?Are ESP and telekinesis impossible?What do clairvoyance and time travel have in common?How might quantum mechanics ultimately affect the fate of life in the universe?The Physics of Baseball: Third Edition, Revised, Updated, and Expanded
Par Robert Adair. 2002
Blending scientific fact and sports trivia, Robert Adair examines what a baseball or player in motion does-and why. How fast…
can a batted ball go? What effect do stitch patterns have on wind resistance? How far does a curve ball break? Who reaches first base faster after a bunt, a right- or left-handed batter? The answers are often surprising—and always illuminating.This newly revised third edition considers recent developments in the science of sport such as the neurophysiology of batting, bat vibration, and the character of the "sweet spot." Faster pitchers, longer hitters, and enclosed stadiums also get a good, hard scientific look to determine their effects on the game.Filled with anecdotes about famous players and incidents, The Physics of Baseball provides fans with fascinating insights into America's favorite pastime.The Truth About Tesla: The Myth of the Lone Genius in the History of Innovation
Par Christopher Cooper. 2015
A myth-busting biography of Nikola Tesla, the “enigmatic figure whose life and achievements appeal to historians, engineers, scientists, and many…
others” (Library Journal).Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest electrical inventors who ever lived, was rescued from obscurity in recent years, restored to his rightful place among historical luminaries. We’ve been told that his contributions to humanity were obscured by a number of nineteenth-century inventors and industrialists who took credit for his work or stole his patents outright. Most biographies repeat this familiar account of Tesla’s life, including his invention of alternating current, his falling out with Thomas Edison, how he lost billions in patent royalties to George Westinghouse, and his fight to prove that Guglielmo Marconi stole thirteen of his patents to “invent” radio. But what really happened?Newly uncovered information, however, proves that the popular account of Tesla’s life is itself very flawed. In The Truth About Tesla, Christopher Cooper sets out to prove that the conventional story not only oversimplifies history, it denies credit to some of the true inventors behind many of the groundbreaking technologies now attributed to Tesla, and perpetuates a misunderstanding about the process of innovation itself.Are you positive that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone? Are you sure the Wright Brothers were the first in flight? Think again! With a provocative foreword by Tesla biographer Marc J. Seifer, The Truth About Tesla is one of the first books to set the record straight, tracing the origin of some of the greatest electrical inventions to a coterie of colorful characters that conventional history has all but forgotten.Includes photographsJapan In Space: Past, Present and Future (Springer Praxis Books)
Par Brian Harvey. 2023
Guided by genius engineer Hideo Itokawa, Japan’s space program began with small scientific satellites more than 50 years ago. Since…
then, its space probes have travelled to the Moon, Venus, the asteroids and even a comet. The country launched weathersatellites to warn of typhoons, communications satellites to connect the Japanese archipelago and remote sensing technology to observe the Earth and warn of climate change. Engineering technology satellites became the basis of Japan’s electronic industry as Japanese astronauts flew into space, working on their Kibo module on the International Space Station.Now, Japan is one of Asia’s leading space powers, alongside China and India, vying for influence in the region. Its solid and liquid-fueled rockets are estimated to be among the most advanced and reliable in the world, its technology among the best. This bookexamines the history of Japan’s space program, the country’s current state of development and its future. It describes the extensive infrastructure that has gone into the forging of Japan’s picturesque oceanside launch sites, training centers, testing facilities and tracking stations. This book also outlines the politics of space in Japan, financial difficulties, its space industry, the symbiotic relationship with the United States and the recent sharp change-of-course to invest in military satellites.From the role of influential personalities, such as Hideo Shima and Shinichi Nakasuka, to political leaders, such as Yasuhiro Nakasone and Takeo Kawamura, you will read about how Japan has paved its own star-lit path to space. The future may expect tosend Japanese probes to Mercury and the moons of Mars, all while the first Japanese astronauts set foot on our own Moon and drive innovative rovers across its surface.The Eerie Silence: Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence
Par Paul Davies. 2010
One of the world’s leading scientists explains why—and how—the search for intelligent life beyond Earth should be expanded.Fifty years ago,…
a young astronomer named Frank Drake first pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). After a half-century of scanning the skies, however, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many scientists are convinced that the universe is teeming with life. Physicist and astrobiologist Paul Davies has been closely involved with SETI for three decades and chairs the SETI Post-Detection Taskgroup, charged with deciding what to do if we’re suddenly confronted with evidence of alien intelligence. He believes the search so far has fallen into an anthropocentric trap—assuming that an alien species will look, think, and behave much like us. In this provocative book Davies refocuses the search, challenging existing ideas of what form an alien intelligence might take, how it might try to communicate with us, and how we should respond if it does.Void: The Strange Physics of Nothing (Foundational Questions in Science)
Par James Weatherall. 2016
The New York Times bestselling author of The Physics of Wall Street &“deftly explains all you wanted to know about…
nothingness—a.k.a. the quantum vacuum&” (Priyamvada Natarajan, author of Mapping the Heavens). James Owen Weatherall&’s bestselling book, The Physics of Wall Street, was named one of Physics Today&’s five most intriguing books of 2013. In this work, he takes on a fundamental concept of modern physics: nothing. The physics of stuff—protons, neutrons, electrons, and even quarks and gluons—is at least somewhat familiar to most of us. But what about the physics of nothing? Isaac Newton thought of empty space as nothingness extended in all directions, a kind of theater in which physics could unfold. But both quantum theory and relativity tell us that Newton&’s picture can&’t be right. Nothing, it turns out, is an awful lot like something, with a structure and properties every bit as complex and mysterious as matter. In his signature lively prose, Weatherall explores the very nature of empty space—and solidifies his reputation as a science writer to watch. Included on the 2017 Best Book List by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) &“An engaging and interesting account.&”—The Economist &“Readers get a dose of biography while following such figures as Einstein, Dirac, and Newton to see how top theories about the void have been discovered, developed, and debunked. Weatherall&’s clear language and skillful organization adroitly combines history and physics to show readers just how much &‘nothing really matters.&’&”—Publishers WeeklyMetallogenic Theory and Exploration Technology of Multi-Arc-Basin-Terrane Collision Orogeny in “Sanjiang” Region, Southwest China (The China Geological Survey Series)
Par Wenchang Li, Guitang Pan, Zengqian Hou, Xuanxue Mo, Liquan Wang, Xiangfei Zhang. 2023
This open access book presents a new structural model of “multi-arc-basin-terrane system” based on the in-depth research of the Nujiang-Lancangjiang-Jinshajiang…
region, especially several Paleo-Tethys ophiolitic mélange belts and sets of arc-basin systems, and a new orogenic model of “The Hengduan shan Mountains” based on penetrated research on spatial-temporal framework and orogenic models of different orogenic belts under large-scale strike-slip-shear-nappe structures evolution. The authors paid special attention on the coupling relation between orogeny and metallogenesis. The metallogenesis and dynamic process are probed under the crust–mantle interaction and material-energy exchange-transmission background and the tectonic units evolution. The ore genesis and distribution of deposits have been thoroughly analyzed, and the metallogenic theories of "multi-arc-basin-terrane" and "intracontinental tectonic transformation" in the Nujiang-Lancangjiang-Jinshajiang region have been carried out. This book also illustrates how to explore metallic deposits in the Nujiang-Lancangjiang-Jinshajiang region by using the metallogenic regulations. Meanwhile, this book has high reference value for researchers working in the fields of basic geology, environmental geology, and energy geology.Evolutionaries: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science's Greatest Idea
Par Carter Phipps. 2012
“Carter Phipps brilliantly expands our understanding of evolution by showing us that a new science is emerging—one that will holistically…
integrate our understanding of consciousness, cosmology, and evolution.”—Deepak ChopraBlending cutting-edge ideas with incisive spiritual insights, Evolutionaries is the first popular presentation of an emerging school of thought called “evolutionary spirituality.” Carter Phipps, the former executive editor of EnlightenNext magazine, asserts that evolution is not only a scientific but also a spiritual idea in a book whose message has the power to bring new meaning and purpose to life as we know it. Readers will be fascinated and enlightened by Evolutionaries, a book which Deepak Chopra, the world-renowned author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes, Jesus, and Buddha, says “is going to help create a worldview that will influence our vision of the future direction of evolution and also our role in consciously participating in it.”Geschichte der Raumfahrt bis 1975: Vom Wettlauf ins All bis zur Mondlandung
Par André Hensel. 2023
Dieses Sachbuch bildet den 1. Band einer Trilogie zur Geschichte der Raumfahrt und befasst sich mit der Pionierzeit der Raumfahrt…
bis 1975. Schwerpunkte der Darstellung aus der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts sind die theoretische Begründung der Kosmonautik, die ersten praktischen Versuche in der Zwischenkriegszeit und das deutsche Raketenprogramm im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Im Zentrum der Darstellung zur Nachkriegszeit steht der Wettlauf ins All (Space Race) zwischen den beiden Supermächten USA und Sowjetunion.Detailliert und spannend werden die konkurrierenden Raumfahrtprogramme in Ost und West gegenübergestellt, die den Weltraum zum größten Kriegsschauplatz des Kalten Krieges werden ließen. Zunächst wird der Wettlauf um den ersten Satelliten und den ersten Menschen im All beschrieben, der anschließend seinen Höhepunkt im Wettlauf zum Mond fand. Darüber hinaus wird auch der Wettlauf um das erste Raumlabor beschrieben sowie der versöhnliche Abschluss des Space Race 1975 mit der Apollo-Sojus-Kopplung. Das letzte Kapitel befasst sich mit den Anfängen der westeuropäischen Raumfahrt bis zur Gründung der europäischen Raumfahrtagentur ESA im Jahr 1975.Die Trilogie richtet sich sowohl an Fachleute, als auch an interessierte Laien, die einen aufschlussreichen, detaillierten, tiefgründigen und spannenden Einblick in die Geschichte der Raumfahrt erhalten wollen. Die Fortsetzung bildet der 2. Band, welcher den Zeitraum von 1975 bis 2000 behandelt. Damit entwickelt sich die Trilogie zu einem neuen Standardwerk.Cameras and Display Systems Towards Photorealistic 3D Holography (Series in Display Science and Technology)
Par Jin Li, Yi Zhang, Jintao Hong, Xiaoxun Li, Zilong Liu, Yanyan Liu, Daping Chu. 2023
This book presents recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) imaging and display frameworks, encompassing three categories of 3D imaging and display…
technologies. The first category is nonphotorealistic 3D approaches based on conventional optical cameras to implement 3D stereoscopic observation of a scene. In the context of nonphotorealistic 3D imaging and reconstruction systems, the authors introduce general principles and also demonstrate camera calibration for 3D imaging, smart cameras, and full-link imaging methods using the optical modulation transfer function to improve imaging quality in conventional cameras. The second category is based on light-ray light field technology to achieve photorealistic 3D imaging and displays. In the context of light-ray light field systems, two approaches capable of light-ray light field 3D imaging by utilizing a camera array or a lens array are demonstrated. Accordingly, light-ray light field display approaches comprising head-mounted displays and integral displays are also introduced. The third category is also photorealistic 3D imaging and display technology, which is based on holography (i.e., diffraction or wavefront light field). In the corresponding holographic displays, the authors introduce 3D holographic displays from three elements: algorithms, devices, and systems, involving fast hologram generation algorithms, wide-viewing-angle display systems, and metasurface holography, etc. Including an investigative roadmap for future progress in optical imaging and 3D display systems, this book is essential reading for scientists and engineers in academia and industry who are interested in next-generation imaging and display concepts for 3D visual sensing systems.Phenomenology and QBism: New Approaches to Quantum Mechanics (Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Mathematics and Physics)
Par Harald Wiltsche, Philipp Berghofer. 2023
This volume brings together philosophers and physicists to explore the parallels between Quantum Bayesianism, or QBism, and the phenomenological tradition.…
It is the first book exclusively devoted to phenomenology and quantum mechanics. By emphasizing the role of the subject’s experiences and expectations, and by explicitly rejecting the idea that the notion of physical reality could ever be reduced to a purely third-personal perspective, QBism exhibits several interesting parallels with phenomenology. The central message of QBism is that quantum probabilities must be interpreted as the experiencing agent’s personal Bayesian degrees of belief—degrees of belief for the consequences of their actions on a quantum system. The chapters in this volume elaborate whether and specify how phenomenology could serve as the philosophical foundation of QBism. This objective is pursued from the perspective of QBists engaging with phenomenology as well as the perspective of phenomenologists engaging with QBism. These approaches enable us to realize a better understanding of quantum mechanics and the world we live in, achieve a better understanding of QBsim, and introduce the phenomenological foundations of quantum mechanics. Phenomenology and QBism is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students working in philosophy of physics, philosophy of science, quantum mechanics, and phenomenology.Weltall, Neutrinos, Sterne und Leben: Faszinierendes aus der Astroforschung
Par Dieter Frekers, Peter Biermann. 2023
Dieses Sachbuch nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise durch kosmische Epochen, beginnend mit dem Big Bang und der kosmischen Inflation.…
Es taucht dann ein ins Frühe Universum und die frühe Nukleosynthese und schildert, warum diese Phase bereits nach 10 Minuten wieder beendet war. Das Buch beschreibt, wie es zur kosmischen Mikrowellenstrahlung kam und welche erstaunlichen Informationen zur heutigen Zeit daraus extrahiert werden können. Es erklärt, wie die Elemente in Supernova-Explosionen entstehen und wie man mit solchen Ereignissen die Expansion des Universums bestimmt. Auch unsere Sonne und ihr voraussichtliches Schicksal werden im Detail beschrieben. Dabei werden komplexe Themen wie Relativität, Neutronensterne, Schwarze Löcher, Gravitationswellen, kosmische Strahlung und Dunkle Materie allgemeinverständlich erläutert. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt sich dieses Buch mit der Frage, wie Leben entstehen konnte, und was Neutrinos mit der Synthese von Lebensformen zu tun haben. Einige der behandelten Themen sind eingebunden in einen geschichtlichen, teilweise bis ins 18. Jh. zurückreichenden Zusammenhang, wobei die markantesten Einzelleistungen der beteiligten Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler in besonderer Weise herausgestellt sind. Das Buch entstand aus dem an der Universität Münster jährlich stattfindenden „Münsteraner Astroseminar“ und richtet sich an ein interessiertes Publikum ohne besondere Vorkenntnisse. Leserinnen und Leser mit Interesse an der Entstehung und Entwicklung des Kosmos werden in diesem Buch aktuelle und allgemeinverständliche Einblicke in die Forschung und die physikalischen Zusammenhänge finden.Spectral Measures and Dynamics: Typical Behaviors (Latin American Mathematics Series)
Par César De Oliveira, Moacir Aloisio, Silas Carvalho. 2023
This book convenes and deepens generic results about spectral measures, many of them available so far in scattered literature. It…
starts with classic topics such as Wiener lemma, Strichartz inequality, and the basics of fractal dimensions of measures, progressing to more advanced material, some of them developed by the own authors.A fundamental concept to the mathematical theory of quantum mechanics, the spectral measure relates to the components of the quantum state concerning the energy levels of the Hamiltonian operator and, on the other hand, to the dynamics of such state. However, these correspondences are not immediate, with many nuances and subtleties discovered in recent years.A valuable example of such subtleties is found in the so-called “Wonderland theorem” first published by B. Simon in 1995. It shows that, for some metric space of self-adjoint operators, the set of operators whose spectral measures are singular continuous is a generic set (which, for some, is exotic). Recent works have revealed that, on top of singular continuity, there are other generic properties of spectral measures. These properties are usually associated with a number of different notions of generalized dimensions, upper and lower dimensions, with dynamical implications in quantum mechanics, ergodicity of dynamical systems, and evolution semigroups. All this opens ways to new and instigating avenues of research.Graduate students with a specific interest in the spectral properties of spectral measure are the primary target audience for this work, while researchers benefit from a selection of important results, many of them presented in the book format for the first time.Das Quantenrätsel: Ein Science-Fiction-Roman zur Quantenmechanik
Par Martin Bäker. 2023
Zwei Außerirdische beobachten auf ihren jeweiligen Heimatplaneten die Landung eines Raumfahrzeugs und versuchen, es zu erforschen. Im Inneren entdecken sie…
rätselhafte Experimente, die ihnen zeigen, dass die Welt sich nicht so verhält, wie sie es angenommen haben, und die ihr gesamtes Verständnis der Realität in Frage stellen. Die Vorgeschichte der Raumfahrzeuge enthüllt schließlich eine Bedrohung von galaktischem Ausmaß, die nur mit Hilfe der Quantenmechanik überwunden werden kann.Dieses Sachbuch in Form eines Science-Fiction-Romans führt erzählerisch und spannend in die Konzepte der Quantenmechanik ein. Zentrale Begriffe wie Welle-Teilchen-Dualismus, Verschränkung und Schrödingers Katze werden an nachvollziehbaren (Gedanken-)Experimenten erläutert.New Trends in Lyapunov Exponents: NTLE, Lisbon, Portugal, February 7–11, 2022 (CIM Series in Mathematical Sciences)
Par Pedro Duarte, Silvius Klein, João Dias, José Gaivão, Telmo Peixe, Jaqueline Siqueira, Maria Torres. 2023
This volume presents peer-reviewed surveys on new developments in the study of Lyapunov exponents in dynamical systems and its applications…
to other areas, such as mathematical physics. Written by leading experts in their fields, the contributions are based upon the presentations given by invited speakers at the “New Trends in Lyapunov Exponents” workshop held in Lisbon, Portugal, February 7–11, 2022. The works focus on the concept of Lyapunov exponents in their various manifestations in dynamical systems along with their applications to mathematical physics and other areas of mathematics. The papers reflect the spirit of the conference of promoting new connections among different subjects in dynamical systems. This volume aims primarily at researchers and graduate students working in dynamical systems and related fields, serving as an introduction to active fields of research and as a review of recent results as well.Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Properties, and Devices
Par Yong Zhou, Zhigang Zang, Wensi Cai. 2024
Metal Oxide Semiconductors Up-to-date resource highlighting highlights emerging applications of metal oxide semiconductors in various areas and current challenges and…
directions in commercialization Metal Oxide Semiconductors provides a current understanding of oxide semiconductors, covering fundamentals, synthesizing methods, and applications in diodes, thin-film transistors, gas sensors, solar cells, and more. The text presents state-of-the-art information along with fundamental prerequisites for understanding and discusses the current challenges in pursuing commercialization and future directions of this field. Despite rapid advancements in the materials science and device physics of oxide semiconductors over the past decade, the understanding of science and technology in this field remains incomplete due to its relatively short research history; this book aims to bridge the gap between the rapidly advancing research progress in this field and the demand for relevant materials and devices by researchers, engineers, and students. Written by three highly qualified authors, Metal Oxide Semiconductors discusses sample topics such as: Fabrication techniques and principles, covering vacuum-based methods, including sputtering, atomic layer deposition and evaporation, and solution-based methods Fundamentals, progresses, and potentials of p–n heterojunction diodes, Schottky diodes, metal-insulator-semiconductor diodes, and self-switching diodes Applications in thin-film transistors, detailing the current progresses and challenges towards commercialization for n-type TFTs, p-type TFTs, and circuits Detailed discussions on the working mechanisms and representative devices of oxide-based gas sensors, pressure sensors, and PH sensors Applications in optoelectronics, both in solar cells and ultraviolet photodetectors, covering their parameters, materials, and performance Memory applications, including resistive random-access memory, transistor-structured memory devices, transistor-structured artificial synapse, and optical memory transistors A comprehensive monograph covering all aspects of oxide semiconductors, Metal Oxide Semiconductors is an essential resource for materials scientists, electronics engineers, semiconductor physicists, and professionals in the semiconductor and sensor industries who wish to understand all modern developments that have been made in the field.