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Understanding Solid State Physics

by Sharon Ann Holgate ...

Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics, Second Edition clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. This new edition has been fully updated throughout, with recent developments and literature in the field, including graphene and the use of quasicrystalline materials, in addition to ... Read more

$145.99 USD

Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics, Second Edition clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. This new edition has been fully updated throughout, with recent developments and literature in the field, including graphene and the use of quasicrystalline materials, in addition to
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Macro, Micro and Nanocomposites from Sustainable Sources

Shrinking Environmental Footprints

Edited by Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Akhila Babu, Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Miran Mozetič, Sabu Thomas ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book emphasizes the latest advancements in green composites, with a focus on incorporating micro and nano-sized particles into sustainable polymers. The escalating global energy demands and the depletion of fossil fuels are compelling scientists worldwide to explore “green materials” derived from natural resources. While synthetic materials cannot be entirely replaced, researchers are ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book emphasizes the latest advancements in green composites, with a focus on incorporating micro and nano-sized particles into sustainable polymers. The escalating global energy demands and the depletion of fossil fuels are compelling scientists worldwide to explore “green materials” derived from natural resources. While synthetic materials cannot be entirely replaced, researchers are
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Defects Engineering in Electroceramics for Energy Applications

Edited by Upendra Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the history of electroceramics starting from synthesis using different routes of the solid solution to hybrid nanocomposites and its applications in different renewable energy, thermistor, actuators, thermoelectric, thermo-optic, sensor, and much more applications in electronic industry. In ceramic materials, the properties are controlled by doping and composition, but the ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book highlights the history of electroceramics starting from synthesis using different routes of the solid solution to hybrid nanocomposites and its applications in different renewable energy, thermistor, actuators, thermoelectric, thermo-optic, sensor, and much more applications in electronic industry. In ceramic materials, the properties are controlled by doping and composition, but the
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Ternary Alloys Based on II-VI Semiconductor Compounds

by Vasyl Tomashyk, Petro Feychuk, Larysa Shcherbak ...

Doped by isovalent or heterovalent foreign impurities (F), II-VI semiconductor compounds enable control of optical and electronic properties, making them ideal in detectors, solar cells, and other precise device applications. For the reproducible manufacturing of the doped materials with predicted and desired properties, manufacturing technologists ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Doped by isovalent or heterovalent foreign impurities (F), II-VI semiconductor compounds enable control of optical and electronic properties, making them ideal in detectors, solar cells, and other precise device applications. For the reproducible manufacturing of the doped materials with predicted and desired properties, manufacturing technologists
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Radiation Synthesis of Materials and Compounds

Edited by Boris Ildusovich Kharisov, Oxana Vasilievna Kharissova, Ubaldo Ortiz Mendez ...

Researchers and engineers working in nuclear laboratories, nuclear electric plants, and elsewhere in the radiochemical industries need a comprehensive handbook describing all possible radiation-chemistry interactions between irradiation and materials, the preparation of materials under distinct radiation types, the possibility of damage of material ... Read more

$234.99 USD

Researchers and engineers working in nuclear laboratories, nuclear electric plants, and elsewhere in the radiochemical industries need a comprehensive handbook describing all possible radiation-chemistry interactions between irradiation and materials, the preparation of materials under distinct radiation types, the possibility of damage of material
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Fundamentals of Materials Science

The Microstructure–Property Relationship Using Metals as Model Systems

by Eric J. Mittemeijer ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This textbook offers a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science. It conveys the quintessence of this interdisciplinary field, distinguishing it from merely solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, using metals as model systems to elucidate the relation between microstructure and materials properties.Mittemeijer's Fundamentals of Materials Science provides a ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This textbook offers a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science. It conveys the quintessence of this interdisciplinary field, distinguishing it from merely solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, using metals as model systems to elucidate the relation between microstructure and materials properties.Mittemeijer's Fundamentals of Materials Science provides a
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Next Generation Smart Nano-Bio-Devices

Edited by Gorachand Dutta, Arindam Biswas ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book addresses challenges for the development of a point-of-care-test platform. The book describes printed chip-based assay (Lab-on-a-Chip, Lab-on-a-PCB) for rapid, inexpensive biomarkers detection in real samples. The main challenges of point-of-care testing require implementing complex analytical methods into low-cost technologies. This is particularly true for countries with less developed ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book addresses challenges for the development of a point-of-care-test platform. The book describes printed chip-based assay (Lab-on-a-Chip, Lab-on-a-PCB) for rapid, inexpensive biomarkers detection in real samples. The main challenges of point-of-care testing require implementing complex analytical methods into low-cost technologies. This is particularly true for countries with less developed
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Semiconductor Physics

by Karl W. Böer, Udo W. Pohl ...

Series series Reference Module Chemistry, Materials and Physics
This handbook gives a complete and detailed survey of the field of semiconductor physics. It addresses every fundamental principle, the most important research topics and results, as well as conventional and emerging new areas of application. Additionally it provides all essential reference material on crystalline bulk, low-dimensional, and amorphous semiconductors, including valuable data on ... Read more

$989.99 USD

This handbook gives a complete and detailed survey of the field of semiconductor physics. It addresses every fundamental principle, the most important research topics and results, as well as conventional and emerging new areas of application. Additionally it provides all essential reference material on crystalline bulk, low-dimensional, and amorphous semiconductors, including valuable data on
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Essentials of Soft Matter Science

by Francoise Brochard-Wyart, Pierre Nassoy, Pierre-Henri Puech ...

Authored by world-leading physicists, this introductory textbook explores the basic principles of polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, wetting, and foams. It is a practical ‘toolbox’ for readers to acquire basic knowledge in the field and facilitate further reading and advanced courses. Undergraduate students in physics, biology, and the medical sciences will learn the basics of soft matter ... Read more

$120.99 USD

Authored by world-leading physicists, this introductory textbook explores the basic principles of polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, wetting, and foams. It is a practical ‘toolbox’ for readers to acquire basic knowledge in the field and facilitate further reading and advanced courses. Undergraduate students in physics, biology, and the medical sciences will learn the basics of soft matter
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Scanning Probe Microscopy

The Lab on a Tip

by Ernst Meyer, Roland Bennewitz, Hans J. Hug ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Written by three leading experts in the field, this book describes and explains all essential aspects of scanning probe microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the experimental design and procedures required to optimize the performance of the various methods described. The book covers not only the physical principles behind this popular technique, but also tackles questions on instrument design, the ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Written by three leading experts in the field, this book describes and explains all essential aspects of scanning probe microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the experimental design and procedures required to optimize the performance of the various methods described. The book covers not only the physical principles behind this popular technique, but also tackles questions on instrument design, the
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Fundamentals of Bias Temperature Instability in MOS Transistors

Characterization Methods, Process and Materials Impact, DC and AC Modeling

Edited by Souvik Mahapatra ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book aims to cover different aspects of Bias Temperature Instability (BTI). BTI remains as an important reliability concern for CMOS transistors and circuits. Development of BTI resilient technology relies on utilizing artefact-free stress and measurement methods and suitable physics-based models for accurate determination of degradation at end-of-life and understanding the gate insulator ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book aims to cover different aspects of Bias Temperature Instability (BTI). BTI remains as an important reliability concern for CMOS transistors and circuits. Development of BTI resilient technology relies on utilizing artefact-free stress and measurement methods and suitable physics-based models for accurate determination of degradation at end-of-life and understanding the gate insulator
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Efficient Control and Spontaneous Transitions

by Miranda Louwerse ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis addresses deep questions that cut to the physical and informational essence of central chemical quantities such as transition paths and reaction mechanisms and proposes fundamental new connections between transition-path theory, linear-response theory, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, and information theory. The author investigates slow, energetically efficient driving protocols that ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This thesis addresses deep questions that cut to the physical and informational essence of central chemical quantities such as transition paths and reaction mechanisms and proposes fundamental new connections between transition-path theory, linear-response theory, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, and information theory. The author investigates slow, energetically efficient driving protocols that
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Flow Boiling of a Dilute Emulsion In Smooth and Rough Microgaps

by Brandon M. Shadakofsky, Francis A Kulacki ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book elucidates heat transfer behavior for boiling of dilute emulsions- mixtures of two immiscible fluids- which has received little attention to date. Of the work completed in this area, the majority has been focused on pool boiling where no mean flow is present, and this book is the first major work to be published regarding flow boiling of emulsions. The book includes a comprehensive ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book elucidates heat transfer behavior for boiling of dilute emulsions- mixtures of two immiscible fluids- which has received little attention to date. Of the work completed in this area, the majority has been focused on pool boiling where no mean flow is present, and this book is the first major work to be published regarding flow boiling of emulsions. The book includes a comprehensive
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Carbon Nanotubes as Nanodelivery Systems

An Insight Through Molecular Dynamics Simulations

by Melvin Choon Giap Lim, ZhaoWei Zhong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book showcases the application of carbon nanotubes as nanodelivery systems for copper atoms, using molecular dynamics simulations as a means of investigation. The nanodelivery system of the carbon nanotube presents the possible usage of the carbon structure in many areas in the future. This book is comprehensive and informative, and serves as a guide for any reader who wishes to perform a ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book showcases the application of carbon nanotubes as nanodelivery systems for copper atoms, using molecular dynamics simulations as a means of investigation. The nanodelivery system of the carbon nanotube presents the possible usage of the carbon structure in many areas in the future. This book is comprehensive and informative, and serves as a guide for any reader who wishes to perform a
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Emergenz

Strukturen der Selbstorganisation in Natur und Technik

by Klaus-Dieter Sedlacek ...

Das Universum erschien bis ins 19. Jahrhundert wie ein ablaufendes mechanisches Uhrwerk. Der Schock kam im frühen 20. Jahrhundert mit dem Aufkommen der Quantenmechanik. Die Anwendung der klassischen Gesetze auf Atome führte zu hoffnungslos falschen Ergebnissen. Atome verhalten sich überhaupt nicht wie Billardkugeln: Flüssigkeiten und Feststoffe sind ein Zusammenschluss von Quantenobjekten zu ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Das Universum erschien bis ins 19. Jahrhundert wie ein ablaufendes mechanisches Uhrwerk. Der Schock kam im frühen 20. Jahrhundert mit dem Aufkommen der Quantenmechanik. Die Anwendung der klassischen Gesetze auf Atome führte zu hoffnungslos falschen Ergebnissen. Atome verhalten sich überhaupt nicht wie Billardkugeln: Flüssigkeiten und Feststoffe sind ein Zusammenschluss von Quantenobjekten zu
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Solid-State Physics

Introduction to the Theory

by James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book teaches solid state physics in a comprehensive way, covering all areas. It begins with three broad topics: how and why atoms bind together to form solids, lattice vibrations and phonons, and electrons in solids. It then applies this knowledge to interactions, especially those between electrons and phonons, metals, the Fermi surface and alloys, semiconductors, magnetism, superconductivity ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book teaches solid state physics in a comprehensive way, covering all areas. It begins with three broad topics: how and why atoms bind together to form solids, lattice vibrations and phonons, and electrons in solids. It then applies this knowledge to interactions, especially those between electrons and phonons, metals, the Fermi surface and alloys, semiconductors, magnetism, superconductivity
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Electronic Structure

Basic Theory and Practical Methods

by Richard M. Martin ...

The study of electronic structure of materials is at a momentous stage, with new computational methods and advances in basic theory. Many properties of materials can be determined from the fundamental equations, and electronic structure theory is now an integral part of research in physics, chemistry, materials science and other fields. This book provides a unified exposition of the theory and ... Read more

$81.99 USD

The study of electronic structure of materials is at a momentous stage, with new computational methods and advances in basic theory. Many properties of materials can be determined from the fundamental equations, and electronic structure theory is now an integral part of research in physics, chemistry, materials science and other fields. This book provides a unified exposition of the theory and
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Topology And Physics

by Chen Ning Yang, Mo-lin Ge, Yang-hui He ...

'The book is an engaging and influential collection of significant contributions from an assembly of world expert leaders and pioneers from different fields, working at the interface between topology and physics or applications of topology to physical systems … The book explores many interesting and novel topics that lie at the intersection between gravity, quantum fields, condensed matter, ... Read more

$20.89 USD

'The book is an engaging and influential collection of significant contributions from an assembly of world expert leaders and pioneers from different fields, working at the interface between topology and physics or applications of topology to physical systems … The book explores many interesting and novel topics that lie at the intersection between gravity, quantum fields, condensed matter,
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Self-standing Substrates

Materials and Applications

Edited by Inamuddin, Rajender Boddula, Abdullah M. Asiri ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book systematically describes free-standing films and self-supporting nanoarrays growing on rigid and flexible substrates, and discusses the numerous applications in electronics, energy generation and storage in detail. The chapters present the various fabrication techniques used for growing self-supporting materials on flexible and rigid substrates, and free-standing films composed of ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book systematically describes free-standing films and self-supporting nanoarrays growing on rigid and flexible substrates, and discusses the numerous applications in electronics, energy generation and storage in detail. The chapters present the various fabrication techniques used for growing self-supporting materials on flexible and rigid substrates, and free-standing films composed of
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Points, Lines, and Surfaces at Criticality

by Edoardo Lauria ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis offers a fascinating journey through various non-perturbative aspects of Conformal Theories, in particular focusing on the Conformal Bootstrap Programme and its extensions to theories with various degrees of symmetry. Because of the preeminent role of Conformal Theories in Nature, as well as the great generality of the results here obtained, this analysis directly applies to many ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis offers a fascinating journey through various non-perturbative aspects of Conformal Theories, in particular focusing on the Conformal Bootstrap Programme and its extensions to theories with various degrees of symmetry. Because of the preeminent role of Conformal Theories in Nature, as well as the great generality of the results here obtained, this analysis directly applies to many
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Molecular Nanomagnets

Fundamental Understanding

by Heike C. Herper, Barbara Brena, Carla Puglia, Sumanta Bhandary, Heiko Wende, Olle Eriksson, Biplab Sanyal ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on 3d transition metal centered phthalocyanine molecules and their deposition on different substrates. Phthalocyanines are an ideal prototype since they can be grown flat on many surfaces. It highlights the molecule-substrate interaction and its influence on the magnetic and spectroscopic properties of the molecules as well as the influence of ligands — reviewing both ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book focuses on 3d transition metal centered phthalocyanine molecules and their deposition on different substrates. Phthalocyanines are an ideal prototype since they can be grown flat on many surfaces. It highlights the molecule-substrate interaction and its influence on the magnetic and spectroscopic properties of the molecules as well as the influence of ligands — reviewing both
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Nanomaterials in Biomedical Application and Biosensors (NAP-2019)

Edited by Alexander D. Pogrebnjak, Maksym Pogorielov, Roman Viter ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers novel and innovative technologies used in development, modeling, chemical/physical investigation and biomedical (in-vitro and in-vivo) trials of nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Novel methods for nanoparticle development and manufacturing are presented, as well as their safety and promising applications. In addition, the book highlights new frontiers in the use of metal / metal ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book covers novel and innovative technologies used in development, modeling, chemical/physical investigation and biomedical (in-vitro and in-vivo) trials of nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Novel methods for nanoparticle development and manufacturing are presented, as well as their safety and promising applications. In addition, the book highlights new frontiers in the use of metal / metal
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Nitric Oxide Sensing

Edited by Sagarika Bhattacharya, Subhra Samanta, Biswarup Chakraborty ...

Although nitric oxide (NO) is an important biological signaling molecule, its free-radical electronic configuration makes it a most reactive molecule and the scariest colorless gas causing immense environmental and health hazards. Detection of NO levels in biological samples and in the atmosphere is therefore crucial. In the past few years, extensive efforts have been devoted to developing many ... Read more

$149.95 USD

Although nitric oxide (NO) is an important biological signaling molecule, its free-radical electronic configuration makes it a most reactive molecule and the scariest colorless gas causing immense environmental and health hazards. Detection of NO levels in biological samples and in the atmosphere is therefore crucial. In the past few years, extensive efforts have been devoted to developing many
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Basic Macroscopic Principles of Applied Superconductivity

by V.R. Romanovskii ...

This book is on applied superconductivity, which is one of the topical issues of modern science and technology. At present, the prospects for the practical application of superconductivity are obvious from both economic and practical points of view. It can reduce heat losses and reduce the weight and size of equipment, improve the reliability of electrical devices and power systems, and create new ... Read more

$88.99 USD

This book is on applied superconductivity, which is one of the topical issues of modern science and technology. At present, the prospects for the practical application of superconductivity are obvious from both economic and practical points of view. It can reduce heat losses and reduce the weight and size of equipment, improve the reliability of electrical devices and power systems, and create new
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