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Materials Design and Applications III

Edited by Lucas F. M. da Silva ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book offers selected contributions to fundamental research and application in designing and engineering materials. It focuses on mechanical engineering applications such as automobile, railway, marine, aerospace, biomedical, pressure vessel technology, and turbine technology. This includes a wide range of material classes, like lightweight metallic materials, polymers, composites, and ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book offers selected contributions to fundamental research and application in designing and engineering materials. It focuses on mechanical engineering applications such as automobile, railway, marine, aerospace, biomedical, pressure vessel technology, and turbine technology. This includes a wide range of material classes, like lightweight metallic materials, polymers, composites, and
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Die Tieftemperaturphysik an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Vom Nernst-Effekt zum Quanten-Hall-Effekt hin zu den Topologischen Isolatoren

by Rudolf Herrmann ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses Werk betrachtet die Entwicklungen der Physik der Wärme, speziell der Tieftemperaturphysik, an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Dabei bettet der Autor die physikalischen Zusammenhänge und Erkenntnisse in den zeitgeschichtlichen Hintergrund und die politischen Gegebenheiten ein.Beginnend in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts werden die durch das Kaiserreich geförderten Entwicklungen ... Read more

$23.79 USD

Dieses Werk betrachtet die Entwicklungen der Physik der Wärme, speziell der Tieftemperaturphysik, an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Dabei bettet der Autor die physikalischen Zusammenhänge und Erkenntnisse in den zeitgeschichtlichen Hintergrund und die politischen Gegebenheiten ein.Beginnend in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts werden die durch das Kaiserreich geförderten Entwicklungen
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Wetting Experiments

by Eli Ruckenstein, Gersh Berim ...

Series series Wetting: Theory and Experiments, Two-Volume Set
Wetting Experiments contains experimental wetting studies related to biological problems, polymers, and catalysts. An understanding of wetting is important for numerous practical applications, such as preparing self-cleaning surfaces, manufacturing artificial blood vessels, and developing new lubricants and nonadhesive dishes. As part of Wetting: Theory and Experiments, Two-Volume Set, thisvolume ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Wetting Experiments contains experimental wetting studies related to biological problems, polymers, and catalysts. An understanding of wetting is important for numerous practical applications, such as preparing self-cleaning surfaces, manufacturing artificial blood vessels, and developing new lubricants and nonadhesive dishes. As part of Wetting: Theory and Experiments, Two-Volume Set, thisvolume
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The History of Research on Chemical Periodic Processes

by Alexander Pechenkin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a survey of the historic development of selected areas of chemistry and chemical physics, discussing in detail the European, American and Russian approaches to the development of chemistry. Other key topics include the kinetics and non-linear thermodynamics of chemical reactions and mathematical modeling, which have found new applications in the theory of dynamical systems. The ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book offers a survey of the historic development of selected areas of chemistry and chemical physics, discussing in detail the European, American and Russian approaches to the development of chemistry. Other key topics include the kinetics and non-linear thermodynamics of chemical reactions and mathematical modeling, which have found new applications in the theory of dynamical systems. The
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Crystallization Modalities in Polymer Melt Processing

by Hermann Janeschitz-Kriegl ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In addition to structure formation in crystallizing polymers and semicrystalline polymers, this second edition completes the topic of transport phenomena. It also reviews solidification by crystallization during cooling and under flow or pressure, which all play an enormous role in polymer melt processing.Generally, there is an intensive interaction between three transport phenomena: heat transfer ... Read more

$80.09 USD

In addition to structure formation in crystallizing polymers and semicrystalline polymers, this second edition completes the topic of transport phenomena. It also reviews solidification by crystallization during cooling and under flow or pressure, which all play an enormous role in polymer melt processing.Generally, there is an intensive interaction between three transport phenomena: heat transfer
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Einführung in die chemische Physik

by Simone Malacrida ...

Folgende Themen werden in diesem Buch behandelt:thermodynamische und Diffusionsprozesse auf physikalisch-chemischer EbeneOberflächen, Defekte und ihre physikalisch-chemischen Eigenschaftenphysikalisch-chemische Phänomenephysikalisch-chemische Nachweistechnologien ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Folgende Themen werden in diesem Buch behandelt:thermodynamische und Diffusionsprozesse auf physikalisch-chemischer EbeneOberflächen, Defekte und ihre physikalisch-chemischen Eigenschaftenphysikalisch-chemische Phänomenephysikalisch-chemische Nachweistechnologien
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The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices

Volume 1: Materials and Technologies

Edited by Ghenadii Korotcenkov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This collection on materials and technologies is the first of a four-volume handbook on all aspects of paper-based devices from synthesis of nanocellulose and paper fabrication to discussion of features of fabrication of various flexible sensors and electronic devices on paper substrates. Subsequent volumes address sensors, electronic, optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, and bio- and ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This collection on materials and technologies is the first of a four-volume handbook on all aspects of paper-based devices from synthesis of nanocellulose and paper fabrication to discussion of features of fabrication of various flexible sensors and electronic devices on paper substrates. Subsequent volumes address sensors, electronic, optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, and bio- and
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Wide Band-Gap Semiconductor Nuclear Radiation Detector

by Yuming Zhang, Hui Guo, Jinfeng Zhang, Chiwen Qian, Yapeng Liu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book’s purpose and characteristics are not only to introduce the fundamental theoretical knowledge of nuclear radiation detection principles, detector preparation, and detection signal generation, but also provides a comprehensive introduction of the design, optimization, and preparation of semiconductor nuclear radiation detection. Beginning with the current materials and device processes of ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book’s purpose and characteristics are not only to introduce the fundamental theoretical knowledge of nuclear radiation detection principles, detector preparation, and detection signal generation, but also provides a comprehensive introduction of the design, optimization, and preparation of semiconductor nuclear radiation detection. Beginning with the current materials and device processes of
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Fundamentals of Materials Science

From Basic Theories to Critical Properties

by Zhengming Sun, Peigen Zhang, Wei Liu, Wei He ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book introduces the fundamentals of materials science and is intended to be used by undergraduate students in materials-related majors mainly in China. The book focusses on the basic theories of the three primary types of solid state materials (metals, ceramics and polymers) and composites and emphasizes the relationships between the structures and properties of materials. In addition, it ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book introduces the fundamentals of materials science and is intended to be used by undergraduate students in materials-related majors mainly in China. The book focusses on the basic theories of the three primary types of solid state materials (metals, ceramics and polymers) and composites and emphasizes the relationships between the structures and properties of materials. In addition, it
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Density Functional Theory

Foundations and Applications in Material Science

Edited by Roshan Thotagamuge ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT) and its applications in materials science, with a particular focus on undergraduate students and early-stage researchers. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underpin DFT, followed by the theoretical development of the method and its practical implementation in ... Read more

$125.09 USD

This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT) and its applications in materials science, with a particular focus on undergraduate students and early-stage researchers. It introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underpin DFT, followed by the theoretical development of the method and its practical implementation in
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Metamaterial Inspired Multiband Broadband and Reconfigurable Absorbers and Polarization Converters

by Sukomal Dey, Mohammad Abdul Shukoor, Shiban Kishen Koul ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents different design strategies for Electromagnetic (EM) absorbers and polarization converters over microwave to millimeter-wave frequencies. Different topologies of EM absorbers and polarization converters have been discussed considering present state-of-the-art applications for defense and wireless communication. The book provides major design guidelines for the development of ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book presents different design strategies for Electromagnetic (EM) absorbers and polarization converters over microwave to millimeter-wave frequencies. Different topologies of EM absorbers and polarization converters have been discussed considering present state-of-the-art applications for defense and wireless communication. The book provides major design guidelines for the development of
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Growth Mechanisms and Novel Properties of Silicon Nanostructures from Quantum-Mechanical Calculations

by Rui-Qin Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this volume, Prof. Zhang reviews the systematic theoretical studies in his group on the growth mechanisms and properties of silicon quantum dots, nanotubes and nanowires, including: mechanisms of oxide-assisted growth of silicon nanowires, energetic stability of pristine silicon nanowires and nanotubes, thermal stability of hydrogen terminated silicon nanostructures, size-dependent oxidation of ... Read more

$49.49 USD

In this volume, Prof. Zhang reviews the systematic theoretical studies in his group on the growth mechanisms and properties of silicon quantum dots, nanotubes and nanowires, including: mechanisms of oxide-assisted growth of silicon nanowires, energetic stability of pristine silicon nanowires and nanotubes, thermal stability of hydrogen terminated silicon nanostructures, size-dependent oxidation of
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Physical Properties of Ceramic and Carbon Nanoscale Structures

The INFN Lectures, Vol. II

Edited by Stefano Bellucci ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This is the second volume in a series of books on selected topics in Nanoscale Science and Technology based on lectures given at the well-known INFN schools of the same name. The aim of this collection is to provide a reference corpus of suitable, introductory material to relevant subfields, as they mature over time, by gathering the significantly expanded and edited versions of tutorial lectures, ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This is the second volume in a series of books on selected topics in Nanoscale Science and Technology based on lectures given at the well-known INFN schools of the same name. The aim of this collection is to provide a reference corpus of suitable, introductory material to relevant subfields, as they mature over time, by gathering the significantly expanded and edited versions of tutorial lectures,
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Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

Imaging and Analysis

Edited by Peter D. Nellist, Stephen J. Pennycook ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Scanning transmission electron microscopy has become a mainstream technique for imaging and analysis at atomic resolution and sensitivity, and the authors of this book are widely credited with bringing the field to its present popularity. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy(STEM): Imaging and Analysis will provide a comprehensive explanation of the theory and practice of STEM from ... Read more

$251.09 USD

Scanning transmission electron microscopy has become a mainstream technique for imaging and analysis at atomic resolution and sensitivity, and the authors of this book are widely credited with bringing the field to its present popularity. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy(STEM): Imaging and Analysis will provide a comprehensive explanation of the theory and practice of STEM from
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Mechanics of Swelling

by Paola Nardinocchi, Luciano Teresi, Douglas P Holmes ...

Series Book 25 - Soft Matter Series
Soft materials are all around us: they naturally form biological tissues and plant matter, while rubbers and gels are used as sealants, contact lenses, energy absorbers, sensors, and actuators. Most soft materials swell as they absorb fluids – in some cases this swelling is a desirable feature of the material, while in others it can be detrimental to its ability to function. It is essential to ... Read more

$251.99 USD

Soft materials are all around us: they naturally form biological tissues and plant matter, while rubbers and gels are used as sealants, contact lenses, energy absorbers, sensors, and actuators. Most soft materials swell as they absorb fluids – in some cases this swelling is a desirable feature of the material, while in others it can be detrimental to its ability to function. It is essential to
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Non-self-adjoint Schrödinger Operator with a Periodic Potential

by Oktay Veliev ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a complete spectral analysis of the non-self-adjoint Schrödinger operator with a periodic complex-valued potential. Building from the investigation of the spectrum and spectral singularities and construction of the spectral expansion for the non-self-adjoint Schrödinger operator, the book features a complete spectral analysis of the Mathieu-Schrödinger operator and the Schrödinger ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book gives a complete spectral analysis of the non-self-adjoint Schrödinger operator with a periodic complex-valued potential. Building from the investigation of the spectrum and spectral singularities and construction of the spectral expansion for the non-self-adjoint Schrödinger operator, the book features a complete spectral analysis of the Mathieu-Schrödinger operator and the Schrödinger
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"Beyond Space-Time: A New Quantum Theory of Gravity"

by ROGELIO PEREZ CASADIEGO ...

What if gravity is neither a fundamental force nor a curvature of space-time, but an emergent phenomenon, born of quantum and thermodynamic principles? What if the mysterious "dark matter" is not composed of exotic particles, but is ordinary baryonic matter in extreme states of quantum cold?In An Effective Theory of Quantum Gravity, researcher Rogelio Pérez Casadiego presents a revolutionary ... Read more

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What if gravity is neither a fundamental force nor a curvature of space-time, but an emergent phenomenon, born of quantum and thermodynamic principles? What if the mysterious "dark matter" is not composed of exotic particles, but is ordinary baryonic matter in extreme states of quantum cold?In An Effective Theory of Quantum Gravity, researcher Rogelio Pérez Casadiego presents a revolutionary
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Dielectric Metamaterials

Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications

Edited by Igal Brener, Sheng Liu, Isabelle Staude, Jason Valentine, Christopher L. Holloway ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Dielectric Metamaterials: Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications links fundamental Mie scattering theory with the latest dielectric metamaterial research, providing a valuable reference for new and experienced researchers in the field. The book begins with a historical, evolving overview of Mie scattering theory. Next, the authors describe how to apply Mie theory to analytically solve the ... Read more

$193.49 USD

Dielectric Metamaterials: Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications links fundamental Mie scattering theory with the latest dielectric metamaterial research, providing a valuable reference for new and experienced researchers in the field. The book begins with a historical, evolving overview of Mie scattering theory. Next, the authors describe how to apply Mie theory to analytically solve the
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Experiments on the Absence of Mechanical Connexion between Ether and Matter

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Secrets of Ether: Scientific Experiments and Their Impact on 19th-Century Thought

by Oliver Joseph Lodge, Alicia Stevens ...

In "Experiments on the Absence of Mechanical Connexion between Ether and Matter," Oliver Joseph Lodge presents a groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between electromagnetic phenomena and the physical universe. Written in the early 20th century, Lodge employs a meticulous experimental approach, combining theoretical physics with practical experimentation to challenge the prevailing ... Read more

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In "Experiments on the Absence of Mechanical Connexion between Ether and Matter," Oliver Joseph Lodge presents a groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between electromagnetic phenomena and the physical universe. Written in the early 20th century, Lodge employs a meticulous experimental approach, combining theoretical physics with practical experimentation to challenge the prevailing
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Sound Topology, Duality, Coherence and Wave-Mixing

An Introduction to the Emerging New Science of Sound

by Pierre Deymier, Keith Runge ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers an essential introduction to the notions of sound wave topology, duality, coherence and wave-mixing, which constitute the emerging new science of sound. It includes general principles and specific examples that illuminate new non-conventional forms of sound (sound topology), unconventional quantum-like behavior of phonons (duality), radical linear and nonlinear phenomena ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book offers an essential introduction to the notions of sound wave topology, duality, coherence and wave-mixing, which constitute the emerging new science of sound. It includes general principles and specific examples that illuminate new non-conventional forms of sound (sound topology), unconventional quantum-like behavior of phonons (duality), radical linear and nonlinear phenomena
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Non-Centrosymmetric Superconductors

Introduction and Overview

Edited by Ernst Bauer, Manfred Sigrist ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Superconductivity in materials without inversion symmetry in the respective crystal structures occurs in the presence of antisymmetric spin-orbit coupling as a consequence of an emerging electric field gradient. The superconducting condensate is then a superposition of spin-singlet and spin-triplet Cooper pairs. This scenario accounts for various experimental findings such as nodes in the ... Read more

$80.09 USD

Superconductivity in materials without inversion symmetry in the respective crystal structures occurs in the presence of antisymmetric spin-orbit coupling as a consequence of an emerging electric field gradient. The superconducting condensate is then a superposition of spin-singlet and spin-triplet Cooper pairs. This scenario accounts for various experimental findings such as nodes in the
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Computational Materials Science

From Ab Initio to Monte Carlo Methods

by Kaoru Ohno, Keivan Esfarjani, Yoshiyuki Kawazoe ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This textbook introduces modern techniques based on computer simulation to study materials science. It starts from first principles calculations enabling to calculate the physical and chemical properties by solving a many-body Schroedinger equation with Coulomb forces. For the exchange-correlation term, the local density approximation is usually applied. After the introduction of the first ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This textbook introduces modern techniques based on computer simulation to study materials science. It starts from first principles calculations enabling to calculate the physical and chemical properties by solving a many-body Schroedinger equation with Coulomb forces. For the exchange-correlation term, the local density approximation is usually applied. After the introduction of the first
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Solid State Physics

by Robert L. Stamps, Robert E. Camley ...

Series Book 66 - Solid State Physics
Solid State Physics provides the latest information on the branch of physics that is primarily devoted to the study of matter in its solid phase, especially at the atomic level. This prestigious serial presents timely and state-of-the-art reviews pertaining to all aspects of solid state physics. - Contains contributions from leading authorities in the study of solid state physics, especially at ... Read more

$246.59 USD

Solid State Physics provides the latest information on the branch of physics that is primarily devoted to the study of matter in its solid phase, especially at the atomic level. This prestigious serial presents timely and state-of-the-art reviews pertaining to all aspects of solid state physics. - Contains contributions from leading authorities in the study of solid state physics, especially at
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Chitosan

Green Derivatization and Applications

by Khalid Mahmood Zia ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the latest advances and novel technologies for the preparation, functionalization, and green derivitization of chitosan nanoparticles. The modification, biomedical applications, regulatory status and clinical trials of chitosan and its derivatives are also presented. Effective and innovative strategies enable increased influence on final characteristics, stability, and ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book highlights the latest advances and novel technologies for the preparation, functionalization, and green derivitization of chitosan nanoparticles. The modification, biomedical applications, regulatory status and clinical trials of chitosan and its derivatives are also presented. Effective and innovative strategies enable increased influence on final characteristics, stability, and
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