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A First Example of a Lyotropic Smectic C* Analog Phase

Design, Properties and Chirality Effects

by Johanna. R Bruckner ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this thesis Johanna Bruckner reports the discovery of the lyotropic counterpart of the thermotropic SmC* phase, which has become famous as the only spontaneously polarized, ferroelectric fluid in nature. By means of polarizing optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction and electro-optic experiments she firmly establishes aspects of the structure of the novel lyotropic liquid crystalline phase and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

In this thesis Johanna Bruckner reports the discovery of the lyotropic counterpart of the thermotropic SmC* phase, which has become famous as the only spontaneously polarized, ferroelectric fluid in nature. By means of polarizing optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction and electro-optic experiments she firmly establishes aspects of the structure of the novel lyotropic liquid crystalline phase and
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Quodons in Mica

Nonlinear Localized Travelling Excitations in Crystals

Edited by Juan F. R. Archilla, Noé Jiménez, Victor J. Sánchez-Morcillo, Luis M. García-Raffi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the current knowledge about nonlinear localized travelling excitations in crystals. Excitations can be vibrational, electronic, magnetic or of many other types, in many different types of crystals, as silicates, semiconductors and metals. The book is dedicated to the British scientist FM Russell, recently turned 80. He found 50 years ago that a mineral mica muscovite was able to ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book presents the current knowledge about nonlinear localized travelling excitations in crystals. Excitations can be vibrational, electronic, magnetic or of many other types, in many different types of crystals, as silicates, semiconductors and metals. The book is dedicated to the British scientist FM Russell, recently turned 80. He found 50 years ago that a mineral mica muscovite was able to
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Novel Compound Semiconductor Nanowires

Materials, Devices, and Applications

Edited by Fumitaro Ishikawa, Irina Buyanova ...

One dimensional electronic materials are expected to be key components owing to their potential applications in nanoscale electronics, optics, energy storage, and biology. Besides, compound semiconductors have been greatly developed as epitaxial growth crystal materials. Molecular beam and metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy approaches are representative techniques achieving 0D–2D quantum well, wire, ... Read more

$179.95 USD

One dimensional electronic materials are expected to be key components owing to their potential applications in nanoscale electronics, optics, energy storage, and biology. Besides, compound semiconductors have been greatly developed as epitaxial growth crystal materials. Molecular beam and metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy approaches are representative techniques achieving 0D–2D quantum well, wire,
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An Introduction to High-Pressure Science and Technology

Edited by Jose Manuel Recio, Jose Manuel Menendez, Alberto Otero de la Roza ...

An Introduction to High-Pressure Science and Technology provides you with an understanding of the connections between the different areas involved in the multidisciplinary science of high pressure. The book reflects the deep interdisciplinary nature of the field and its close relationship with industrial applications.Thirty-nine specialists in high ... Read more

$70.99 USD

An Introduction to High-Pressure Science and Technology provides you with an understanding of the connections between the different areas involved in the multidisciplinary science of high pressure. The book reflects the deep interdisciplinary nature of the field and its close relationship with industrial applications.Thirty-nine specialists in high
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Recent Advances in Microelectronics Reliability

Contributions from the European ECSEL JU project iRel40

Edited by Willem Dirk van Driel, Klaus Pressel, Mujdat Soyturk ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the latest progress in reliability analysis of microelectronic products. The content grows out of an EU project, named Intelligent Reliability 4.0 - iRel40 (see www.irel40.eu ). Different industrial sectors and topics are covered, such as electronics in automotive, rail transport, lighting and personal appliances. Several case studies and examples are discussed, which will ... Read more

$161.09 USD

This book describes the latest progress in reliability analysis of microelectronic products. The content grows out of an EU project, named Intelligent Reliability 4.0 - iRel40 (see www.irel40.eu ). Different industrial sectors and topics are covered, such as electronics in automotive, rail transport, lighting and personal appliances. Several case studies and examples are discussed, which will
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Bose–Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases

by C. J. Pethick, H. Smith ...

Since an atomic Bose-Einstein condensate, predicted by Einstein in 1925, was first produced in the laboratory in 1995, the study of ultracold Bose and Fermi gases has become one of the most active areas in contemporary physics. This book explains phenomena in ultracold gases from basic principles, without assuming a detailed knowledge of atomic, condensed matter, and nuclear physics. This new ... Read more

$106.59 USD

Since an atomic Bose-Einstein condensate, predicted by Einstein in 1925, was first produced in the laboratory in 1995, the study of ultracold Bose and Fermi gases has become one of the most active areas in contemporary physics. This book explains phenomena in ultracold gases from basic principles, without assuming a detailed knowledge of atomic, condensed matter, and nuclear physics. This new
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Order and Fluctuations in Collective Dynamics of Swimming Bacteria

Experimental Exploration of Active Matter Physics

by Daiki Nishiguchi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis focuses on experimental studies on collective motion using swimming bacteria as model active-matter systems. It offers comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art theories and experiments on collective motion from the viewpoint of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The author presents his experimental studies on two major classes of collective motion that had been well studied ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis focuses on experimental studies on collective motion using swimming bacteria as model active-matter systems. It offers comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art theories and experiments on collective motion from the viewpoint of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The author presents his experimental studies on two major classes of collective motion that had been well studied
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Gallium-Nitride (GaN) II

by R. K. Willardson, Eicke R. Weber, Theodore D. Moustakas, Jacques I. Pankove ...

Series Book 57 - Semiconductors and Semimetals
Since its inception in 1966, the series of numbered volumes known as Semiconductors and Semimetals has distinguished itself through the careful selection of well-known authors, editors, and contributors. The "Willardson and Beer" Series, as it is widely known, has succeeded in publishing numerous landmark volumes and chapters. Not only did many of these volumes make an impact at the time of their ... Read more

$224.99 USD

Since its inception in 1966, the series of numbered volumes known as Semiconductors and Semimetals has distinguished itself through the careful selection of well-known authors, editors, and contributors. The "Willardson and Beer" Series, as it is widely known, has succeeded in publishing numerous landmark volumes and chapters. Not only did many of these volumes make an impact at the time of their
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Hierarchical Macromolecular Structures: 60 Years after the Staudinger Nobel Prize I

Edited by Virgil Percec ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples,
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Statistical Mechanics and Applications in Condensed Matter

by Carlo Di Castro, Roberto Raimondi ...

This innovative and modular textbook combines classical topics in thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and many-body theory with the latest developments in condensed matter physics research. Written by internationally renowned experts and logically structured to cater for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers, it covers the underlying theoretical principles and includes numerous ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This innovative and modular textbook combines classical topics in thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and many-body theory with the latest developments in condensed matter physics research. Written by internationally renowned experts and logically structured to cater for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers, it covers the underlying theoretical principles and includes numerous
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Quantitative Mapping of Nanothermal Transport via Scanning Thermal Microscopy

by Jean Spièce ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The thesis tackles one of the most difficult problems of modern nanoscale science and technology - exploring what governs thermal phenomena at the nanoscale, how to measure the temperatures in devices just a few atoms across, and how to manage heat transport on these length scales. Nanoscale heat generated in microprocessor components of only a few tens of nanometres across cannot be effectively ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The thesis tackles one of the most difficult problems of modern nanoscale science and technology - exploring what governs thermal phenomena at the nanoscale, how to measure the temperatures in devices just a few atoms across, and how to manage heat transport on these length scales. Nanoscale heat generated in microprocessor components of only a few tens of nanometres across cannot be effectively
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X-ray Scattering From Semiconductors And Other Materials (3rd Edition)

by Paul F Fewster ...

This third edition has been extended considerably to incorporate more information on instrument influences on the interpretation of X-ray scattering profiles and reciprocal space maps. Another significant inclusion is on the scattering from powder samples, covering a new theoretical approach that explains features that conventional theory cannot. The new edition includes some of the latest ... Read more

$43.99 USD

This third edition has been extended considerably to incorporate more information on instrument influences on the interpretation of X-ray scattering profiles and reciprocal space maps. Another significant inclusion is on the scattering from powder samples, covering a new theoretical approach that explains features that conventional theory cannot. The new edition includes some of the latest
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Early Days of X-ray Crystallography

by André Authier ...

The year 2012 marked the centenary of one of the most significant discoveries of the early twentieth century, the discovery of X-ray diffraction (March 1912, by Laue, Friedrich and Knipping) and of Bragg's law (November 1912). The discovery of X-ray diffraction confirmed the wave nature of X-rays and the space-lattice hypothesis. It had two major consequences: the analysis of the structure of ... Read more

$34.99 USD

The year 2012 marked the centenary of one of the most significant discoveries of the early twentieth century, the discovery of X-ray diffraction (March 1912, by Laue, Friedrich and Knipping) and of Bragg's law (November 1912). The discovery of X-ray diffraction confirmed the wave nature of X-rays and the space-lattice hypothesis. It had two major consequences: the analysis of the structure of
... Read more
Quantum Foundations And Open Quantum Systems: Lecture Notes Of The Advanced School

by Theo M Nieuwenhuizen, Claudia Pombo, Claudio Furtado, Andrei Yu Khrennikov, Inacio A Pedrosa, Vaclav Spicka ...

The Advanced School on Quantum Foundations and Open Quantum Systems was an exceptional combination of lectures. These comprise lectures in standard physics and investigations on the foundations of quantum physics.On the one hand it included lectures on quantum information, quantum open systems, quantum transport and quantum solid state. On the other hand it included lectures on quantum measurement ... Read more

$41.99 USD

The Advanced School on Quantum Foundations and Open Quantum Systems was an exceptional combination of lectures. These comprise lectures in standard physics and investigations on the foundations of quantum physics.On the one hand it included lectures on quantum information, quantum open systems, quantum transport and quantum solid state. On the other hand it included lectures on quantum measurement
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Licht in der Welt der Nanotechnologie

Ein verständlicher Einstieg in die Grundlagen und Anwendungen

by Christian Schneider ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses essential gibt einen Überblick über die der Nanotechnologie zugrunde liegenden physikalischen Prinzipien, die es heute ermöglichen, mikroskopische Effekte technologisch zu nutzen. Es werden Methoden vorgestellt, welche die Herstellung von Nanostrukturen mit höchster Präzision erlauben. Im letzten Kapitel gibt der Autor einen Überblick über spannende technologische Anwendungen, angefangen ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Dieses essential gibt einen Überblick über die der Nanotechnologie zugrunde liegenden physikalischen Prinzipien, die es heute ermöglichen, mikroskopische Effekte technologisch zu nutzen. Es werden Methoden vorgestellt, welche die Herstellung von Nanostrukturen mit höchster Präzision erlauben. Im letzten Kapitel gibt der Autor einen Überblick über spannende technologische Anwendungen, angefangen
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Low-Dimensional Multifunctional Hybrid Nanostructured Materials

Energy and Environmental Applications

Edited by Rakesh Kumar Sonker, Kedar Singh, Rajendra Sonkawade ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents hybrid energy storage nanostructured materials and their diverse applications. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary study, this book highlights the importance of these low dimensional nanostructured materials in addressing critical challenges in these fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of low dimensional hybrid nanostructured materials and their impact on ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book presents hybrid energy storage nanostructured materials and their diverse applications. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary study, this book highlights the importance of these low dimensional nanostructured materials in addressing critical challenges in these fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of low dimensional hybrid nanostructured materials and their impact on
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Brillouin Scattering Part 2

by Benjamin J. Eggleton, Michael J. Steel, Christopher G. Poulton ...

Series Book 110 - Semiconductors and Semimetals
Brillouin Scattering, Part Two, Volume 110 in the Semiconductors and Semimetal series, marks the centenary of Leon Brillouin's seminal 1922 paper which provided a detailed theory on the effect that now bears his name. Sections in this new release include Optical Fiber Sensors Based on Stimulated Brillouin scattering, Brillouin-based RF frequency sources, SBS for Microwave Photonics (MWP), ... Read more

$220.99 USD

Brillouin Scattering, Part Two, Volume 110 in the Semiconductors and Semimetal series, marks the centenary of Leon Brillouin's seminal 1922 paper which provided a detailed theory on the effect that now bears his name. Sections in this new release include Optical Fiber Sensors Based on Stimulated Brillouin scattering, Brillouin-based RF frequency sources, SBS for Microwave Photonics (MWP),
... Read more
Monodisperse Highly Ordered and Polydisperse Biobased Solid Foams

by Sébastien Andrieux ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book discusses the synthesis of chitosan-based solid foams using foam templating. Solid foams with pore sizes between a few micrometres and a few millimetres are widely used in a range of established and emerging applications, including filtration, catalysis, sound and thermal insulation, human protection, and tissue engineering. They are lightweight with large surface-to-volume ratios, and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book discusses the synthesis of chitosan-based solid foams using foam templating. Solid foams with pore sizes between a few micrometres and a few millimetres are widely used in a range of established and emerging applications, including filtration, catalysis, sound and thermal insulation, human protection, and tissue engineering. They are lightweight with large surface-to-volume ratios, and
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Nanotechnology

Trends and Future Applications

Edited by Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Muhammad Rafique, Muhammad Sagir ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the basic and fundamental aspects of nanomaterials, its types, and classifications with respect to different factors. It contains methods of preparation and characterization of unique nanostructured materials. Consisting of six chapters, this book appeals to a wide readership from academia and industry professionals and is also useful to undergraduate and graduate students ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book presents the basic and fundamental aspects of nanomaterials, its types, and classifications with respect to different factors. It contains methods of preparation and characterization of unique nanostructured materials. Consisting of six chapters, this book appeals to a wide readership from academia and industry professionals and is also useful to undergraduate and graduate students
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Complex Fluid-Flows in Microfluidics

Edited by Francisco José Galindo-Rosales ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This monograph contains expert knowledge on complex fluid-flows in microfluidic devices. The topical spectrum includes, but is not limited to, aspects such as the analysis, experimental characterization, numerical simulations and numerical optimization. The target audience primarily comprises researchers who intend to embark on activities in microfluidics. The book can also be beneficial as ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This monograph contains expert knowledge on complex fluid-flows in microfluidic devices. The topical spectrum includes, but is not limited to, aspects such as the analysis, experimental characterization, numerical simulations and numerical optimization. The target audience primarily comprises researchers who intend to embark on activities in microfluidics. The book can also be beneficial as
... Read more
Topological Quantum Materials

Concepts, Models, and Phenomena

by Grigory Tkachov ...

In topological quantum materials, quantum effects emerge at macroscopic scales and are robust to continuous changes in a material’s state. This striking synergy between quantum and topological properties is of great interest for both fundamental research and emerging technologies, especially in the fields of electronics and quantum information. This edition of the book presents a wealth of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

In topological quantum materials, quantum effects emerge at macroscopic scales and are robust to continuous changes in a material’s state. This striking synergy between quantum and topological properties is of great interest for both fundamental research and emerging technologies, especially in the fields of electronics and quantum information. This edition of the book presents a wealth of
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2D Materials for Electrochemical Water Splitting

Edited by Om Prakash Pandey, Piyush Sharma, Shagun Kainth ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the advancement of 2D materials and their composites for electrochemical water splitting. It explores fundamental aspects such as the structure, synthesis, and chemical diversity of various 2D materials (TMDCs, TMTCs, MXenes, Borophenes, MBenes, Graphene and Graphdiyne) with a viewpoint for water splitting. The book also covers designing strategies to integrate an ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book highlights the advancement of 2D materials and their composites for electrochemical water splitting. It explores fundamental aspects such as the structure, synthesis, and chemical diversity of various 2D materials (TMDCs, TMTCs, MXenes, Borophenes, MBenes, Graphene and Graphdiyne) with a viewpoint for water splitting. The book also covers designing strategies to integrate an
... Read more
The Automated Design of Materials Far From Equilibrium

by Marc Z. Miskin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis conceptualizes and implements a new framework for designing materials that are far from equilibrium. Starting with state-of-the-art optimization engines, it describes an automated system that makes use of simulations and 3D printing to find the material that best performs a user-specified goal. Identifying which microscopic features produce a desired macroscopic behavior is a problem ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis conceptualizes and implements a new framework for designing materials that are far from equilibrium. Starting with state-of-the-art optimization engines, it describes an automated system that makes use of simulations and 3D printing to find the material that best performs a user-specified goal. Identifying which microscopic features produce a desired macroscopic behavior is a problem
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La Fisica Sincronica

by Paolo Silvestrini ...

Questo libro tratta della visione del mondo basata sugli ultimi sviluppi teorici e sperimentali della fisica quantistica e include anche la consapevolezza in un quadro unico e coerente. Il libro è unico perché integra la visione scientifica ortodossa di uno dei pionieri delle verifiche sperimentali dell’informazione quantistica con l'esperienza della meditazione Zen e dello sciamanesimo, in un ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Questo libro tratta della visione del mondo basata sugli ultimi sviluppi teorici e sperimentali della fisica quantistica e include anche la consapevolezza in un quadro unico e coerente. Il libro è unico perché integra la visione scientifica ortodossa di uno dei pionieri delle verifiche sperimentali dell’informazione quantistica con l'esperienza della meditazione Zen e dello sciamanesimo, in un
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