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Order, Disorder and Criticality

Advanced Problems of Phase Transitions and Complex SystemsVolume 8

by Yurij Holovatch ...

This book is the eighth volume of review chapters on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena in complex systems. The aim of the book is to provide reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that attract currently much attention due to essential new contributions. The current volume consists of five chapters. They discuss various aspects of studies in the ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book is the eighth volume of review chapters on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena in complex systems. The aim of the book is to provide reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that attract currently much attention due to essential new contributions. The current volume consists of five chapters. They discuss various aspects of studies in the
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Rare Earth-Doped Metal Oxide Nanostructures

For Energy Harvesting and Environmental Sensing

Edited by Naveen Kumar, Virat Khanna, Nupur Aggarwal, Shalini Tripathi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book highlights the potential use of rare earth ions in enhancing the properties of metal oxides. This book explores the effects of rare earth substitution on the structure and microstructure of metal oxides, exploring their multifunctional applications in energy harvesting, environmental sensing, and remediation. It presents significant improvements in material properties due to rare earth ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The book highlights the potential use of rare earth ions in enhancing the properties of metal oxides. This book explores the effects of rare earth substitution on the structure and microstructure of metal oxides, exploring their multifunctional applications in energy harvesting, environmental sensing, and remediation. It presents significant improvements in material properties due to rare earth
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Scattering Theory

by Harald Friedrich ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a concise and modern coverage of scattering theory. It is motivated by the fact that experimental advances have shifted and broadened the scope of applications where concepts from scattering theory are used, e.g. to the field of ultracold atoms and molecules, which has been experiencing enormous growth in recent years, largely triggered by the successful realization of Bose ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book presents a concise and modern coverage of scattering theory. It is motivated by the fact that experimental advances have shifted and broadened the scope of applications where concepts from scattering theory are used, e.g. to the field of ultracold atoms and molecules, which has been experiencing enormous growth in recent years, largely triggered by the successful realization of Bose
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Complex Macromolecular Systems II

Edited by Axel H. E. Müller, Hans-Werner Schmidt ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
-Polyelectrolyte Stars and Cylindrical Brushes By Y. Xu, F. Plamper, M. Ballauff, and A. H. E. Müller -Various Aspects of the Interfacial Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles By N. Popp, S. Kutuzov, A. Böker -Holographic Gratings and Data Storage in Azobenzene-Containing Block Copolymers and Molecular Glasses By H. Audorff, K. Kreger, R. Walker, D. Haarer, L. Kador, and H.-W. Schmidt -Donor–Acceptor ... Read more

$188.99 USD

-Polyelectrolyte Stars and Cylindrical Brushes By Y. Xu, F. Plamper, M. Ballauff, and A. H. E. Müller -Various Aspects of the Interfacial Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles By N. Popp, S. Kutuzov, A. Böker -Holographic Gratings and Data Storage in Azobenzene-Containing Block Copolymers and Molecular Glasses By H. Audorff, K. Kreger, R. Walker, D. Haarer, L. Kador, and H.-W. Schmidt -Donor–Acceptor
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Introduction to the Theory of Soft Matter

From Ideal Gases to Liquid Crystals

by Jonathan V. Selinger ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the theory of soft matter to students at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. It provides a basic introduction to theoretical physics as applied to soft matter, explaining the concepts of symmetry, broken symmetry, and order parameters; phases and phase transitions; mean-field theory; and the mathematics of variational calculus and tensors. It is written in an ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book presents the theory of soft matter to students at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. It provides a basic introduction to theoretical physics as applied to soft matter, explaining the concepts of symmetry, broken symmetry, and order parameters; phases and phase transitions; mean-field theory; and the mathematics of variational calculus and tensors. It is written in an
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Particle Astrophysics with Gamma-Ray Telescopes

by Andrea Albert ...

Series series Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Gamma-ray astrophysics combines the exciting fields of Particle Physics and Astronomy. We get to study particle interactions in space! Using the Universe as our laboratory, we are able to study fundamental physics in extreme environments unavailable in labs on Earth.This book summarizes the history, theory, instruments, and current results in the field of particle astrophysics with cosmic gamma ... Read more

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Gamma-ray astrophysics combines the exciting fields of Particle Physics and Astronomy. We get to study particle interactions in space! Using the Universe as our laboratory, we are able to study fundamental physics in extreme environments unavailable in labs on Earth.This book summarizes the history, theory, instruments, and current results in the field of particle astrophysics with cosmic gamma
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Semiconductor Optics 1

Linear Optical Properties of Semiconductors

by Heinz Kalt, Claus F. Klingshirn ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This revised and updated edition of the well-received book by C. Klingshirn provides an introduction to and an overview of all aspects of semiconductor optics, from IR to visible and UV. It has been split into two volumes and rearranged to offer a clearer structure of the course content. Inserts on important experimental techniques as well as sections on topical research have been added to support ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This revised and updated edition of the well-received book by C. Klingshirn provides an introduction to and an overview of all aspects of semiconductor optics, from IR to visible and UV. It has been split into two volumes and rearranged to offer a clearer structure of the course content. Inserts on important experimental techniques as well as sections on topical research have been added to support
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Surfaces and Interfaces of Metal Oxide Thin Films, Multilayers, Nanoparticles and Nano-composites

In Memory of Prof. Dr. Hanns-Ulrich Habermeier

Edited by Alejandro G. Roca, Paolo Mele, Hanae Kijima-Aoki, Elvira Fantechi, Jana K. Vejpravova, Martin Kalbac, Satoru Kaneko, Tamio Endo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a general overview and current state of the art of different types of metal oxide nanomaterials, either in nanoparticles or thin film structure. It covers from the development and optimization of different nanofabrication/synthesis techniques for nanostructures which are currently the attention of the research community, the study of the structure and interactions by different ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book provides a general overview and current state of the art of different types of metal oxide nanomaterials, either in nanoparticles or thin film structure. It covers from the development and optimization of different nanofabrication/synthesis techniques for nanostructures which are currently the attention of the research community, the study of the structure and interactions by different
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An Introduction to Experimental Nuclear Reactions

by Chinmay Basu ...

An Introduction to Experimental Nuclear Reactions is a book with a concise and simple approach to the subject of experimental nuclear physics. The subject being very technical, it is dealt with in a lucid way so that the reader can grasp the concept and later gain hands-on experience while doing fieldwork. In this book, theoretical, experimental and instrumentation aspects are covered with an ... Read more

$68.99 USD

An Introduction to Experimental Nuclear Reactions is a book with a concise and simple approach to the subject of experimental nuclear physics. The subject being very technical, it is dealt with in a lucid way so that the reader can grasp the concept and later gain hands-on experience while doing fieldwork. In this book, theoretical, experimental and instrumentation aspects are covered with an
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2D Materials

Sensing Applications

Edited by Akash Katoch, Puneet Kaur, Rahul ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book summarizes various scalable and cost-effective techniques to fabricate different 2D materials beyond graphene including, but not limited to, transition metal dichalcognides (TMDs), MXenes, Transition Metal Oxides (TMOs), etc. This book focuses on recent advancements in the field of sensors based on these 2D materials and their heterostructures. These materials exhibit a wide range of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book summarizes various scalable and cost-effective techniques to fabricate different 2D materials beyond graphene including, but not limited to, transition metal dichalcognides (TMDs), MXenes, Transition Metal Oxides (TMOs), etc. This book focuses on recent advancements in the field of sensors based on these 2D materials and their heterostructures. These materials exhibit a wide range of
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Quantum Mechanics

Foundations and Applications

by Donald Gary Swanson ...

Progressing from the fundamentals of quantum mechanics (QM) to more complicated topics, Quantum Mechanics: Foundations and Applications provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive examination of many applications that pertain to modern physics and engineering. Based on courses taught by the author, this textboo ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Progressing from the fundamentals of quantum mechanics (QM) to more complicated topics, Quantum Mechanics: Foundations and Applications provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive examination of many applications that pertain to modern physics and engineering. Based on courses taught by the author, this textboo
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Introduction To Percolation Theory

Second Edition

by Dietrich Stauffer, Ammon Aharony ...

This work dealing with percolation theory clustering, criticallity, diffusion, fractals and phase transitions takes a broad approach to the subject, covering basic theory and also specialized fields like disordered systems and renormalization groups. ... Read more

$106.99 USD

This work dealing with percolation theory clustering, criticallity, diffusion, fractals and phase transitions takes a broad approach to the subject, covering basic theory and also specialized fields like disordered systems and renormalization groups.
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Advanced Optical and Optoelectronic Fibers

Edited by Lei Wei ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the recent scientific and technological innovations of various optical and optoelectronic fibers based on different functional structures and materials. Advanced optical and optoelectronic fibers locate at the intersection of many disciplines ranging from optical waveguides, optoelectronics, material engineering, micro/nanofabrication, and neural interfaces to wearable devices ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book highlights the recent scientific and technological innovations of various optical and optoelectronic fibers based on different functional structures and materials. Advanced optical and optoelectronic fibers locate at the intersection of many disciplines ranging from optical waveguides, optoelectronics, material engineering, micro/nanofabrication, and neural interfaces to wearable devices
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Urn Models and Their Applications in Finance

by Masato Hisakado ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This fascinating book begins with fundamental definitions and notations of urn models before moving on to stochastic processes and applications of urn models in the field of finance. The Pólya urn model is simple but has rich content and diverse applications because it includes correlations. Applications of Pólya models such as phase transitions in nonlinear Pólya models are studied here, and the ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This fascinating book begins with fundamental definitions and notations of urn models before moving on to stochastic processes and applications of urn models in the field of finance. The Pólya urn model is simple but has rich content and diverse applications because it includes correlations. Applications of Pólya models such as phase transitions in nonlinear Pólya models are studied here, and the
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More Adventures in Contemporary Electromagnetic Theory

Edited by Francesco Chiadini, Vincenzo Fiumara ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes some recent advances in electromagnetic theory, motivated and partly informed by developments in engineering science and nanotechnology. The collection of chapters provided in this edited book, authored by leading experts in the field, offers a bird’s eye view of recent progress in electromagnetic theory, spanning a wide range of topics of current interest, ranging from ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This book describes some recent advances in electromagnetic theory, motivated and partly informed by developments in engineering science and nanotechnology. The collection of chapters provided in this edited book, authored by leading experts in the field, offers a bird’s eye view of recent progress in electromagnetic theory, spanning a wide range of topics of current interest, ranging from
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Graphene

Fundamentals, Devices, and Applications

by Serhii Shafraniuk ...

Graphene, the first known example of a two-dimensional material, represents one of the most significant areas of contemporary research and serves as the foundation for emerging nanoelectronic applications. In field-effect structures, graphene exhibits remarkable physical properties. This book stems from the author’s research experience and collaborations with scientists at tertiary institutions, ... Read more

$249.99 USD

Graphene, the first known example of a two-dimensional material, represents one of the most significant areas of contemporary research and serves as the foundation for emerging nanoelectronic applications. In field-effect structures, graphene exhibits remarkable physical properties. This book stems from the author’s research experience and collaborations with scientists at tertiary institutions,
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Mechanics of Deformable Solids: An Introduction

by Keith D. Hjelmstad ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a fresh approach to learning how solid bodies respond to loads, emphasizing clear derivations of the basic concepts from first principles. A consistent problem-solving framework fosters understanding by building and reinforcing the mathematical tools best suited to the task.Theoretical developments are augmented by an extensive set of MATLAB codes that not only show how to ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book provides a fresh approach to learning how solid bodies respond to loads, emphasizing clear derivations of the basic concepts from first principles. A consistent problem-solving framework fosters understanding by building and reinforcing the mathematical tools best suited to the task.Theoretical developments are augmented by an extensive set of MATLAB codes that not only show how to
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Reshaping of Dirac Cones in Topological Insulators and Graphene

by Álvaro Díaz Fernández ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Dirac cones are ubiquitous to non-trivial quantum matter and are expected to boost and reshape the field of modern electronics. Particularly relevant examples where these cones arise are topological insulators and graphene. From a fundamental perspective, this thesis proposes schemes towards modifying basic properties of these cones in the aforementioned materials. The thesis begins with a brief ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Dirac cones are ubiquitous to non-trivial quantum matter and are expected to boost and reshape the field of modern electronics. Particularly relevant examples where these cones arise are topological insulators and graphene. From a fundamental perspective, this thesis proposes schemes towards modifying basic properties of these cones in the aforementioned materials. The thesis begins with a brief
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Dynamical Phase Transitions in Chaotic Systems

by Edson Denis Leonel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book discusses some scaling properties and characterizes two-phase transitions for chaotic dynamics in nonlinear systems described by mappings. The chaotic dynamics is determined by the unpredictability of the time evolution of two very close initial conditions in the phase space. It yields in an exponential divergence from each other as time passes. The chaotic diffusion is investigated, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book discusses some scaling properties and characterizes two-phase transitions for chaotic dynamics in nonlinear systems described by mappings. The chaotic dynamics is determined by the unpredictability of the time evolution of two very close initial conditions in the phase space. It yields in an exponential divergence from each other as time passes. The chaotic diffusion is investigated,
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Toward Inertial-Navigation-on-Chip

The Physics and Performance Scaling of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Resonant MEMS Gyroscopes

by Haoran Wen ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis develops next-generation multi-degree-of-freedom gyroscopes and inertial measurement units (IMU) using micro-electromechanical-systems (MEMS) technology. It covers both a comprehensive study of the physics of resonator gyroscopes and novel micro/nano-fabrication solutions to key performance limits in MEMS resonator gyroscopes. Firstly, theoretical and experimental studies of physical ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This thesis develops next-generation multi-degree-of-freedom gyroscopes and inertial measurement units (IMU) using micro-electromechanical-systems (MEMS) technology. It covers both a comprehensive study of the physics of resonator gyroscopes and novel micro/nano-fabrication solutions to key performance limits in MEMS resonator gyroscopes. Firstly, theoretical and experimental studies of physical
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Ternary and Multinary Compounds

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference, University of Salford, 8-12 September, 1997

Edited by R.D Tomlinson, A.E Hill, R.D Pilkington ...

Series series Institute of Physics Conference Series
Multinary compounds are now used in a wide range of devices, including photovoltaic solar cells, light emitters and detectors, and piezoelectric actuators. Ternary and Multinary Compounds provides an interdisciplinary forum for scientists and engineers working on fundamental and applied aspects of these materials. The volume focuses on optoelectronic properties, electronic band structure, charge ... Read more

$580.99 USD

Multinary compounds are now used in a wide range of devices, including photovoltaic solar cells, light emitters and detectors, and piezoelectric actuators. Ternary and Multinary Compounds provides an interdisciplinary forum for scientists and engineers working on fundamental and applied aspects of these materials. The volume focuses on optoelectronic properties, electronic band structure, charge
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Circuit Design Techniques for Non-Crystalline Semiconductors

by Sanjiv Sambandan ...

Written for students and professionals within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Applied Physics, this reference provides a systematic means to synthesize circuits with disordered semiconductor field effect transistors (DS-FETs) and explanation of the issues involved. It offers examples on how self-assembly, structural and functional, can be used as a ... Read more

$159.99 USD

Written for students and professionals within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Applied Physics, this reference provides a systematic means to synthesize circuits with disordered semiconductor field effect transistors (DS-FETs) and explanation of the issues involved. It offers examples on how self-assembly, structural and functional, can be used as a
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Handbook of Nanocelluloses

Classification, Properties, Fabrication, and Emerging Applications

Edited by Ahmed Barhoum ...

Series series Reference Module Chemistry, Materials and Physics
This Handbook covers the fundamental aspects, experimental setup, synthesis, properties, and characterization of different nanocelluloses. It also explores the technology challenges of nanocelluloses and the emerging applications and the global markets of nanocelluloses-based systems. In particular, this book:· Covers the history of nanocelluloses, types and classifications, fabrication techniques ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This Handbook covers the fundamental aspects, experimental setup, synthesis, properties, and characterization of different nanocelluloses. It also explores the technology challenges of nanocelluloses and the emerging applications and the global markets of nanocelluloses-based systems. In particular, this book:· Covers the history of nanocelluloses, types and classifications, fabrication techniques
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Emerging Materials

Design, Characterization and Applications

Edited by Laxman Raju Thoutam, Shubham Tayal, J. Ajayan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book serves as a quick guide on the latest material systems including their synthesis, fabrication and characterization techniques. It discusses recent developments in different material systems and discusses their novel applications in various branches of science and engineering. The book briefs latest computational tools and techniques that are used to discover new material systems. The ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book serves as a quick guide on the latest material systems including their synthesis, fabrication and characterization techniques. It discusses recent developments in different material systems and discusses their novel applications in various branches of science and engineering. The book briefs latest computational tools and techniques that are used to discover new material systems. The
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