Books published by Imperial College Press

- Eminently readable and lavishly illustrated- Conveys the excitement of new discoveries and expectations in the whole field of medicine- Explains clearly the development of bio-acceptable materials for use in all surgical and medical applications- Written from the standpoint of the scientist and the engineer, it effectively tells how materials are used in medical application- Makes the reader want to even understand how new materials, especially plastics, can push back the barriers of modern surgery

This is a collection of 42 essays about the economics and management of information technology markets. The first part of the book focuses on events, notable birth dates and longstanding trends. The unifying theme revolves around the role of human economic behavior in the face of uncertainty and confusion. The contributors' intent is to explain, educate and entertain -- to go beyond the obvious. The next part contains writing about the Internet. It discusses the development of the online commercial world, and analyzes the macroeconomic side of the investment boom and bust related to Internet activities. It also focuses on the measurement of economic activity in the digital economy. In addition, the book deals with how computers get used in organizations and discusses the Microsoft antitrust case. Finally, there are two long essays about economic constraints on strategic behavior in markets where standards and platforms matter.

This book provides a summary of the various aspects of corneal transplantation - the clinical, experimental (including multimedia display of the surgical techniques), immunological, therapeutic and prosthetic components - in one volume.

In a brilliant flash about fourteen billion years ago, time and matter were born in a single instant of creation. An immensely hot and dense universe began its rapid expansion everywhere, creating space where there was no space and time where there was no time.

In this book, the issues regarding the theory of optics and quantum optics of spherical multilayered systems are studied. In such systems the spatial scale of layers becomes comparable with the wavelength of radiation, which complicates the analysis of important quantities such as reflectivity and transmission.

Examples are taken from the theory of high-Tc superconductivity, rare-earth compounds with strong magnetic anisotropy and quantum oscillations in strongly correlated systems.

Interdisciplinary knowledge is becoming increasingly important to the modern scientist. This invaluable textbook covers bioanalytical chemistry (mainly the analysis of proteins and DNA) and explains everything for the non-biologist.

An overview of recent, predominantly European, thinking on the issues and challenges for innovation management in the modern, knowledge-based economy. The topic is explored in four directions, and each direction is briefly introduced by the editor.

This work focuses on the mechanisms of formation of a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the electrode surfaces of lithium-ion batteries, carefully analyzing and discussing the most recent findings and advances on this topic.

A discussion of the search for geological evidence of meteorite impact structures in Britain. A constant theme is the importance of atmospheric break-up of small asteroids and comets. These fragmenting bodies produce shallow craters with low rims; three structures of this type are identified.

This volume traces the evolution of semiconductor laser amplifiers (SLAs). Focusing on the principle applications of SLAs, the author illustrates the growing importance of these functional components in the future of optical communications systems.

Ultrafiltration (UF) is a pressure-driven separation process in which membranes are used for a broad variety of applications, ranging from the processing of biological macromolecules to wastewater treatment. This text focuses primarily on protein fractionation.

A review of advances in the field of catalysis by ceria and related materials, focusing on fundamental and applied issues. It explores the structural and chemical properties of ceria and related materials, and evaluates the role of ceria in catalytic processes such as fluid catalytic cracking.