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A Tutorial on the WKB Approximation for Innovative Dirac Materials

Graphene and Beyond

by Andrii Iurov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook serves to supplement existing quantum mechanics courses with the WKB (Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin) theory for recently discovered Dirac materials, such as graphene, a dice lattice, and alpha-T3 materials. This includes finding the semiclassical wave function, coordinate-dependent momentum, semiclassical action, the complete set of transport equations, and applicability conditions for ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This textbook serves to supplement existing quantum mechanics courses with the WKB (Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin) theory for recently discovered Dirac materials, such as graphene, a dice lattice, and alpha-T3 materials. This includes finding the semiclassical wave function, coordinate-dependent momentum, semiclassical action, the complete set of transport equations, and applicability conditions for
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Emerging Nanostructured Materials for Energy and Environmental Science

Edited by Saravanan Rajendran, Mu. Naushad, Kumar Raju, Rabah Boukherroub ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book provides the fundamental aspects of the diverse ranges of nanostructured materials (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) for energy and environmental applications in a comprehensive manner written by specialists who are at the forefront of research in the field of energy and environmental science. Experimental studies of nanomaterials for aforementioned applications are discussed along with their design, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book provides the fundamental aspects of the diverse ranges of nanostructured materials (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) for energy and environmental applications in a comprehensive manner written by specialists who are at the forefront of research in the field of energy and environmental science. Experimental studies of nanomaterials for aforementioned applications are discussed along with their design,
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Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface

by Holly Alexandra Tetlow ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
One possible method of producing high-quality graphene is to grow it epitaxially; this thesis investigates the mechanisms involved in doing so. It describes how the initial stages of growth on the Ir(111) surface are modelled using both rate equations and kinetic Monte Carlo, based upon nudged elastic band (NEB) calculated reaction energy barriers. The results show that the decomposition mechanism ... Read more

$49.49 USD

One possible method of producing high-quality graphene is to grow it epitaxially; this thesis investigates the mechanisms involved in doing so. It describes how the initial stages of growth on the Ir(111) surface are modelled using both rate equations and kinetic Monte Carlo, based upon nudged elastic band (NEB) calculated reaction energy barriers. The results show that the decomposition mechanism
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Sustainable Lead-Free Perovskite Materials

Unique Potential of Applications in New Generation Devices

Edited by Vishnu Chauhan, Manish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an advanced-level exploration of lead-free perovskite materials, covering their synthesis, structural and electronic properties, and diverse applications. As the global scientific community seeks high-performance materials with reduced environmental impact, lead-free perovskites offer groundbreaking potential for enhancing device efficiency while ensuring sustainability.With the ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book provides an advanced-level exploration of lead-free perovskite materials, covering their synthesis, structural and electronic properties, and diverse applications. As the global scientific community seeks high-performance materials with reduced environmental impact, lead-free perovskites offer groundbreaking potential for enhancing device efficiency while ensuring sustainability.With the
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Oxoacidity: Reactions of Oxo-compounds in Ionic Solvents

by Victor L. Cherginets ...

Series Book 41 - Comprehensive Chemical Kinetics
The generally accepted definitions of acids and bases together with the generalized definition for the solvent system introduced by the author for the description of both molecular and ionic solvents are discussed. The oxobasicity index introduced as a measure of relative oxoacidic properties of ionic melts (pIL) and methods of its determination are presented. Moreover, the oxoacidity scales of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

The generally accepted definitions of acids and bases together with the generalized definition for the solvent system introduced by the author for the description of both molecular and ionic solvents are discussed. The oxobasicity index introduced as a measure of relative oxoacidic properties of ionic melts (pIL) and methods of its determination are presented. Moreover, the oxoacidity scales of
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Electron and Photon Impact Ionization and Related Topics 2004

Proceedings of the International Conference Louvain-la-Neuve, 1-3 July 2004

by B Piraux ...

Series series Institute of Physics Conference Series
This volume provides an overview of the latest advances in the field of ionization by electron and photon impact. The book contains 18 contributions of recent experimental, theoretical, and computational work on correlated processes that involve a wide range of targets, including atoms, molecules, clusters, and surfaces. It covers a broad range of current topics, such as multi-particle coincidence ... Read more

$580.00 USD

This volume provides an overview of the latest advances in the field of ionization by electron and photon impact. The book contains 18 contributions of recent experimental, theoretical, and computational work on correlated processes that involve a wide range of targets, including atoms, molecules, clusters, and surfaces. It covers a broad range of current topics, such as multi-particle coincidence
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Green Carbon Quantum Dots

Environmental Applications

Edited by Vijay Kumar, Pardeep Singh, Devendra Kumar Singh ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the environmental applications of plant-mediated carbon quantum dots, i.e., detection of heavy metals, sensing of toxic organic compounds, degradation of dyes and other toxic compounds, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, detection of drugs, etc. This book presents the chemistry and mechanism behind the synthesis and various environmental applications of QDs. This ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book highlights the environmental applications of plant-mediated carbon quantum dots, i.e., detection of heavy metals, sensing of toxic organic compounds, degradation of dyes and other toxic compounds, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity, detection of drugs, etc. This book presents the chemistry and mechanism behind the synthesis and various environmental applications of QDs. This
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Werkstoffkunde für Ingenieure

Grundlagen, Anwendung, Prüfung

by Eberhard Roos, Karl Maile, Michael Seidenfuß ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Die Werkstoffkunde bildet, zusammen mit der Werkstoffwissenschaft, die Grundlage für die werkstoffgerechte Konstruktion, sichere Dimensionierung und werkstoffangepasste Herstellung von Bauteilen. Nach der Einführung in die Grundlagen der Werkstoffwissenschaft werden in diesem gut eingeführten Lehrbuch die Anwendungsaspekte der Werkstoffe behandelt. Insbesondere die mechanischen Eigenschaften und ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Die Werkstoffkunde bildet, zusammen mit der Werkstoffwissenschaft, die Grundlage für die werkstoffgerechte Konstruktion, sichere Dimensionierung und werkstoffangepasste Herstellung von Bauteilen. Nach der Einführung in die Grundlagen der Werkstoffwissenschaft werden in diesem gut eingeführten Lehrbuch die Anwendungsaspekte der Werkstoffe behandelt. Insbesondere die mechanischen Eigenschaften und
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Solid State Theory, Volume 1

Basics: Phonons and Electrons in Crystals

by Gerd Czycholl ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The textbooks “Solid State Theory" give an introduction to the methods, contents and results of modern solid state physics in two volumes. This first volume has the basic courses in theoretical physics as prerequisites, i.e. knowledge of classical mechanics, electrodynamics and, in particular, quantum mechanics and statistical physics is assumed. The formalism of second quantization (occupation ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The textbooks “Solid State Theory" give an introduction to the methods, contents and results of modern solid state physics in two volumes. This first volume has the basic courses in theoretical physics as prerequisites, i.e. knowledge of classical mechanics, electrodynamics and, in particular, quantum mechanics and statistical physics is assumed. The formalism of second quantization (occupation
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Amphiphilic Polymer Co-networks

Synthesis, Properties, Modelling and Applications

Edited by Costas S Patrickios ...

Amphiphilic polymer co-networks (APCNs) are a type of polymeric hydrogel, their hydrophobic polymer segments and hydrophilic components produce less aqueous swelling, giving better mechanical properties than conventional hydrogels. This new class of polymers is attracting increasing attention, resulting in further basic research on the system, as well as new applications.This book focuses on new ... Read more

$224.99 USD

Amphiphilic polymer co-networks (APCNs) are a type of polymeric hydrogel, their hydrophobic polymer segments and hydrophilic components produce less aqueous swelling, giving better mechanical properties than conventional hydrogels. This new class of polymers is attracting increasing attention, resulting in further basic research on the system, as well as new applications.This book focuses on new
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Solid State Chemistry

An Introduction

by Elaine A. Moore, Lesley E. Smart ...

Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction 5th edition is a fully revised edition of one of our most successful textbooks with at least 20% new information.Solid-state chemistry is still a rapidly advancing field, contributing to areas such as batteries for transport and energy storage, nanostructured materials, porous materials for the capture of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.This edition aims, ... Read more

$55.99 USD

Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction 5th edition is a fully revised edition of one of our most successful textbooks with at least 20% new information.Solid-state chemistry is still a rapidly advancing field, contributing to areas such as batteries for transport and energy storage, nanostructured materials, porous materials for the capture of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.This edition aims,
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Graphene Functionalization Strategies

From Synthesis to Applications

Edited by Anish Khan, Mohammad Jawaid, Bernaurdshaw Neppolian, Abdullah M. Asiri ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book discusses various aspects of graphene fictionalization strategies from inorganic oxides and organic moieties including preparation, design, and characterization of functionalization material and its applications. Including illustrations and tables summarizing the latest research on manufacturing, design, characterization and applications of graphene functionalization, it describes ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book discusses various aspects of graphene fictionalization strategies from inorganic oxides and organic moieties including preparation, design, and characterization of functionalization material and its applications. Including illustrations and tables summarizing the latest research on manufacturing, design, characterization and applications of graphene functionalization, it describes
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Exploration of Quantum Transport Phenomena via Engineering Emergent Magnetic Fields in Topological Magnets

by Yukako Fujishiro ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses novel electronic and thermoelectronic properties arising from topological spin textures as well as topologically non-trivial electronic structures. In particular, it focuses on a unique topological spin texture, i.e., spin hedgehog lattice, emerging in a chiral magnet and explore its novel properties which are distinct from the conventional skyrmion lattice, and discusses the ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book addresses novel electronic and thermoelectronic properties arising from topological spin textures as well as topologically non-trivial electronic structures. In particular, it focuses on a unique topological spin texture, i.e., spin hedgehog lattice, emerging in a chiral magnet and explore its novel properties which are distinct from the conventional skyrmion lattice, and discusses the
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Disorder-Free Localization

by Adam Smith ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis is a contribution at the intersection of a number of active fields in theoretical and experimental condensed matter, particularly those concerned with disordered systems, integrable models, lattice gauge theories, and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics. It contributes an important new facet to our understanding of relaxation in isolated quantum systems by conclusively demonstrating ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis is a contribution at the intersection of a number of active fields in theoretical and experimental condensed matter, particularly those concerned with disordered systems, integrable models, lattice gauge theories, and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics. It contributes an important new facet to our understanding of relaxation in isolated quantum systems by conclusively demonstrating
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Commercialization of Nanotechnologies–A Case Study Approach

Edited by Dermot Brabazon, Eva Pellicer, Fatima Zivic, Jordi Sort, Maria Dolors Baró, Nenad Grujovic, Kwang-Leong Choy ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book covers diverse areas in which nanoscience and nanotechnology have led to significant technological advances and practical applications, with special emphasis on novel types of nanomaterials and their applicability into a new generation of nano- and micro-devices. Different nanomaterials are reviewed with a focus on several practical application areas and their commercial utilization. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book covers diverse areas in which nanoscience and nanotechnology have led to significant technological advances and practical applications, with special emphasis on novel types of nanomaterials and their applicability into a new generation of nano- and micro-devices. Different nanomaterials are reviewed with a focus on several practical application areas and their commercial utilization.
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Observation of Superconductivity in Epitaxially Grown Atomic Layers

In Situ Electrical Transport Measurements

by Satoru Ichinokura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents first observations of superconductivity in one- or two-atomic-scale thin layer materials. The thesis begins with a historical overview of superconductivity and the electronic structure of two-dimensional materials, and mentions that these key ingredients lead to the possibility of the two-dimensional superconductor with high phase-transition temperature and critical magnetic ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis presents first observations of superconductivity in one- or two-atomic-scale thin layer materials. The thesis begins with a historical overview of superconductivity and the electronic structure of two-dimensional materials, and mentions that these key ingredients lead to the possibility of the two-dimensional superconductor with high phase-transition temperature and critical magnetic
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Holographic Entanglement Entropy

by Mukund Rangamani, Tadashi Takayanagi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the field of holographic entanglement entropy. Within the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence, it is shown how quantum entanglement is computed by the area of certain extremal surfaces. The general lessons one can learn from this connection are drawn out for quantum field theories, many-body physics, and quantum gravity. An overview ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the field of holographic entanglement entropy. Within the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence, it is shown how quantum entanglement is computed by the area of certain extremal surfaces. The general lessons one can learn from this connection are drawn out for quantum field theories, many-body physics, and quantum gravity. An overview
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The Structure of Amorphous Materials using Molecular Dynamics

Methodology and applications

by Dr Carlo Massobrio ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This reference text demonstrates how molecular dynamics can be used in practice to achieve a precise understanding of structural properties for systems devoid of any order beyond the first interatomic distances. The reader will learn the basic principles underlying molecular dynamics with a special emphasis on first-principles methodology. A roadmap of correct and efficient use is also provided ... Read more

$114.49 USD

This reference text demonstrates how molecular dynamics can be used in practice to achieve a precise understanding of structural properties for systems devoid of any order beyond the first interatomic distances. The reader will learn the basic principles underlying molecular dynamics with a special emphasis on first-principles methodology. A roadmap of correct and efficient use is also provided
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Monte Carlo Methods for Particle Transport

by Alireza Haghighat ...

Fully updated with the latest developments in the eigenvalue Monte Carlo calculations and automatic variance reduction techniques and containing an entirely new chapter on fission matrix and alternative hybrid techniques. This second edition explores the uses of the Monte Carlo method for real-world applications, explaining its concepts and limitations. Featuring illustrative examples, ... Read more

$76.99 USD

Fully updated with the latest developments in the eigenvalue Monte Carlo calculations and automatic variance reduction techniques and containing an entirely new chapter on fission matrix and alternative hybrid techniques. This second edition explores the uses of the Monte Carlo method for real-world applications, explaining its concepts and limitations. Featuring illustrative examples,
... Read more
Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials

by A.R. Bunsell ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Fibre reinforced composite materials are showing sustained growth in an ever widening range of applications from food trays to spacecraft as well as contributing to resolving environmental problems, including enabling the forthcoming hydrogen economy to be realised. This second edition of Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials has been fully updated throughout, providing an ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Fibre reinforced composite materials are showing sustained growth in an ever widening range of applications from food trays to spacecraft as well as contributing to resolving environmental problems, including enabling the forthcoming hydrogen economy to be realised. This second edition of Fundamentals of Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials has been fully updated throughout, providing an
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Length-Scale Dependent Phonon Interactions

Edited by Subhash L. Shindé, Gyaneshwar P. Srivastava ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive description of phonons and their interactions in systems with different dimensions and length scales. Internationally-recognized leaders describe theories and measurements of phonon interactions in relation to the design of materials with exotic properties such as metamaterials, nano-mechanical systems, next-generation electronic, photonic, and acoustic devices, ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents a comprehensive description of phonons and their interactions in systems with different dimensions and length scales. Internationally-recognized leaders describe theories and measurements of phonon interactions in relation to the design of materials with exotic properties such as metamaterials, nano-mechanical systems, next-generation electronic, photonic, and acoustic devices,
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The Nature of the Hydrogen Bond

Outline of a Comprehensive Hydrogen Bond Theory

by Gastone Gilli, Paola Gilli ...

Series Book 23 - International Union of Crystallography Monographs on Crystallography
Hydrogen bond (H-bond) effects are known: it makes sea water liquid, joins cellulose microfibrils in trees, shapes DNA into genes and polypeptide chains into wool, hair, muscles or enzymes. Its true nature is less known and we may still wonder why O-H...O bond energies range from less than 1 to more than 30 kcal/mol without apparent reason. This H-bond puzzle is re-examined here from its very ... Read more

$60.29 USD

Hydrogen bond (H-bond) effects are known: it makes sea water liquid, joins cellulose microfibrils in trees, shapes DNA into genes and polypeptide chains into wool, hair, muscles or enzymes. Its true nature is less known and we may still wonder why O-H...O bond energies range from less than 1 to more than 30 kcal/mol without apparent reason. This H-bond puzzle is re-examined here from its very
... Read more
Statistical Physics of Non-Thermal Phase Transitions

From Foundations to Applications

by Sergey G. Abaimov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses the application of methods used in statistical physics to complex systems—from simple phenomenological analogies to more complex aspects, such as correlations, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, the concept of free energy, renormalization group approach and scaling. Statistical physics contains a well-developed formalism that describes phase transitions. It is useful to apply ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book addresses the application of methods used in statistical physics to complex systems—from simple phenomenological analogies to more complex aspects, such as correlations, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, the concept of free energy, renormalization group approach and scaling. Statistical physics contains a well-developed formalism that describes phase transitions. It is useful to apply
... Read more
Electronic Structure

by K. Horn, M. Scheffler ...

Series Book 2 - Handbook of Surface Science
This book is the second volume in the Handbook of Surface Science series and deals with aspects of the electronic structure of surfaces as investigated by means of the experimental and theoretical methods of physics. The importance of understanding surface phenomena stems from the fact that for many physical and chemical phenomena, the surface plays a key role: in electronic, magnetic, and optical ... Read more

$494.99 USD

This book is the second volume in the Handbook of Surface Science series and deals with aspects of the electronic structure of surfaces as investigated by means of the experimental and theoretical methods of physics. The importance of understanding surface phenomena stems from the fact that for many physical and chemical phenomena, the surface plays a key role: in electronic, magnetic, and optical
... Read more

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