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and brightness. Black body sources and other types of radiant sources are discussed and spectral irradiance curves are given for various sources. Chapters on the optical properties of materials and optical systems are useful for designing basic optical imaging systems.
Annual Reviews of Materials Science, Volume 28 Edited by 0. Auciello, R. Ramesh, E. N. Kaufmann, J. A. Giordmaine, and A. G. Evans Annual Reviews, Inc.
4139 El Camino Way Palo Alto, CA 94306 http://annualreviews.org 683 pages - $80 The keynote topic for the 1998 edition of the Annual Reviews of Materials Science is metal oxides, so approximately half of the articles deal with these materials. Most of these articles are about thin film oxides, including ferroelectrics used in high frequency capacitors and microelectromechanical systems. There are two articles on polymers: one on recent work on
processable high temperature polymers, primarily polyimides, and the other on metastable states in polymer phase transitions. Typical of this series, the papers in this volume are excellent review articles providing ample references to current work on the particular focus of the article. -K. F. Schoch, Jr.
Quick Finite Elements for ElectromagneticWaves G. Pelosi, R. Coccioli, and S. Selleri Artech House 685 Canton St. Norwood, MA 02062 (781) 769-6334 http://www.artech-house.com 219 pages - $83 (hardback), 1998 Those working in the area of microwave spectroscopy of dielectrics and microwave strip lines will find this a useful book for quickly characterizing electromagnetic waves. As stated by the authors, the main goal of this book is to shorten the learning curve of finite element methods and to cut down on the implementation time. The aim is to provide the reader with the essential theory behind FEM, limiting the analytical development to that strictly needed by the reader, and to provide application examples. Detailed worked-out examples include microstrip lines, rectangular waveguides, and antennas. A CDROM, included with the book, has the programs necessary to generate a mesh and perform post processing on the solved file. The examples in the book are also included on the disk. I
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Electronic Properties of Engineering Materials J.D. Livingston John Wiley & Sons 605 31d Ave 4th Floor New York, NY 10158 Telephone (800) 225-5945 http ://www.wiley.com 320 pages - $93.95 (hardcover), 1999 This textbook, used in a core course of the MIT undergraduate program in materials science and engineering, introduces the electrical, optical, magnetic, and elastic properties of materials. The first half of the book inIEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine
troduces properties using classical mechanics, where the second, more advanced half, uses quantum mechanics to complete the description of material properties and illustrate the limitations of classical mechanics. The chapters in the first half contain theory of conductivity of metals, optical properties of conductors, insulators, and capacitors, optical properties of insulators, inductors, and magnets, superconductors, and elasticity of materials. The chapters in the second half contain descriptions of fundamental quantum mechanics, atomic spectra, chemical bonding, band theory, electron waves in metals, bands, traps, holes in metals, metals and insulators, semiconductors, and engineering semiconductors. When describing properties of electrons in solids, the author uses two complementary approaches-one from the chemist’s point-of-view (atom molecule - solids) and the other from the physicist’s point-of- view (nearly free-electron approach). The text, written with chemists, physicists, and engineers in mind, concisely describes the physical nature of materials. The end of each chapter contains study problems for the students. Although this text was written for an undergraduate course in materials science, there are sufficient details to be a useful reference to graduate students and working professionals in materials science and engineering.
Stabilization of Polymeric Materials H. Zweifel Springer-Verlag, Inc. 333 Meadowlands Parkway Secaucus, N.J. 07094 Telephone (800) Springer http:JJwwwspringer-ny.com 219 pages - $129 (hardcover), 1998 Polymers undergo oxidative degradation in the course of processing and application. Depending on the type of polymer and the environmental conditions, material properties can degrade with time. Electrical applications utilizing polymers are especially critical to maintain the long life and integrity of the system. T o produce electrical prod-
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ucts with adequate stabilization against oxidative degradation the use of suitable stabilizers is necessary. This book provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the basic mechanisms of thermoplastic degradation processes caused by heat and light. There is a detailed description of the stabilization of different thermoplastic polymers (mainly polyolefins), including an explanation of stabilization mechanisms and the influence of commonly used additives such as fillers, flame retardants, and pigments on the stability of polymers. These are in addition to the various antioxidants and UV stabilizers detailed throughout the text and summarized in a convenient appendix listing chemical structure, trade names, and producer. This information can be applied to the stabilization of various types of thermoplastics used for electrical applications such as high voltage cable design. Polymer scientists, material engineers, or applications engineers involved with the design of insulation for electrical applications will benefit from this new overview.
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