Physics & astronomy

The goal of Physics & Astronomy is a complete description of everything and how all things work together.

Physical concepts are the basis not only for all natural sciences but they go far beyond – to economy, social sciences, and even human behavior Like the scientists, our unique eBook subject area Physics & Astronomy also goes beyond classical boundaries and embraces all aspects of this fundamental science.

The scientific applications are endless, but the methods are physics. These books have been created to meet the needs of students, early-career researchers and established leaders in the fields.

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The full subject collection can be licensed through the eBook Collections model, with continuing access to a comprehensive range of research content.

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About the editor

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Christoph Baumann, Editorial Director Physics and Astronomy books, graduated in physics from the University of Cologne and received his PhD in solid state physics from RWTH Aachen University in 2004. He continued his academic work as a postdoc at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden - IFW Dresden - before starting his career as a scientific publisher.

In 2005, he started as engineering editor at Springer and successfully continued his career path, now leading the editorial team for physics and astronomy books.

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