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Structured Light Fields

Applications in Optical Trapping, Manipulation, and Organisation

by Mike Wördemann ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The optical trapping of colloidal matter is an unequalled field of technology for enabling precise handling of particles on microscopic scales, solely by the force of light. Although the basic concept of optical tweezers, which are based on a single laser beam, has matured and found a vast number of exciting applications, in particular in the life sciences, there are strong demands for more ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The optical trapping of colloidal matter is an unequalled field of technology for enabling precise handling of particles on microscopic scales, solely by the force of light. Although the basic concept of optical tweezers, which are based on a single laser beam, has matured and found a vast number of exciting applications, in particular in the life sciences, there are strong demands for more
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Nonlinear and Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Quantum-Dot Optoelectronic Devices

by Benjamin Lingnau ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis sheds light on the unique dynamics of optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor quantum-dots. The complex scattering processes involved in filling the optically active quantum-dot states and the presence of charge-carrier nonequilibrium conditions are identified as sources for the distinct dynamical behavior of quantum-dot based devices. Comprehensive theoretical models, which ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis sheds light on the unique dynamics of optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor quantum-dots. The complex scattering processes involved in filling the optically active quantum-dot states and the presence of charge-carrier nonequilibrium conditions are identified as sources for the distinct dynamical behavior of quantum-dot based devices. Comprehensive theoretical models, which
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Ab Initio Studies on Superconductivity in Alkali-Doped Fullerides

by Yusuke Nomura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers high-transition temperature (Tc) s-wave superconductivity and the neighboring Mott insulating phase in alkali-doped fullerides. The author presents (1) a unified theoretical description of the phase diagram and (2) a nonempirical calculation of Tc. For these purposes, the author employs an extension of the DFT+DMFT (density-functional theory + dynamical mean-field theory). He ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book covers high-transition temperature (Tc) s-wave superconductivity and the neighboring Mott insulating phase in alkali-doped fullerides. The author presents (1) a unified theoretical description of the phase diagram and (2) a nonempirical calculation of Tc. For these purposes, the author employs an extension of the DFT+DMFT (density-functional theory + dynamical mean-field theory). He
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Nonlinear Photonics in Mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers

by Louise Jumpertz ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents the first comprehensive analysis of quantum cascade laser nonlinear dynamics and includes the first observation of a temporal chaotic behavior in quantum cascade lasers. It also provides the first analysis of optical instabilities in the mid-infrared range.Mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers are unipolar semiconductor lasers, which have become widely used in applications such ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents the first comprehensive analysis of quantum cascade laser nonlinear dynamics and includes the first observation of a temporal chaotic behavior in quantum cascade lasers. It also provides the first analysis of optical instabilities in the mid-infrared range.Mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers are unipolar semiconductor lasers, which have become widely used in applications such
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Chemistry & Physics of Carbon

Volume 16

by Philip L. Walker ...

Series series Chemistry and Physics of Carbon
This book provides insights into the mechanisms of primary carbonization, discusses changes in the thermal-mechanical properties of carbon/carbon composites due to stress effects. It describes factors that result in the acceleration of the graphitization process. ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book provides insights into the mechanisms of primary carbonization, discusses changes in the thermal-mechanical properties of carbon/carbon composites due to stress effects. It describes factors that result in the acceleration of the graphitization process.
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History of Solid State Physics

by Joginder Singh Galsin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book describes systematically the historical aspects of the development of Solid State Physics. The book has been divided into two parts. In the first part, the early developments in science have been described starting from 600BC. Along with this the historical developments of subjects like Classical Mechanics, Optics and Quantum Mechanics, which form the basis for the understanding of Solid ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book describes systematically the historical aspects of the development of Solid State Physics. The book has been divided into two parts. In the first part, the early developments in science have been described starting from 600BC. Along with this the historical developments of subjects like Classical Mechanics, Optics and Quantum Mechanics, which form the basis for the understanding of Solid
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Introduction to Isotopic Materials Science

by Vladimir G. Plekhanov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book describes new trends in the nanoscience of isotopic materials science. Assuming a background in graduate condensed matter physics and covering the fundamental aspects of isotopic materials science from the very beginning, it equips readers to engage in high-level professional research in this area. The book´s main objective is to provide insight into the question of why solids are the ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book describes new trends in the nanoscience of isotopic materials science. Assuming a background in graduate condensed matter physics and covering the fundamental aspects of isotopic materials science from the very beginning, it equips readers to engage in high-level professional research in this area. The book´s main objective is to provide insight into the question of why solids are the
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Beyond the Desert 2002

Accelerator, Non-Accelerator and Space Approaches in the New Millennium

Edited by H. V. Klapdor-Kleingrothaus ...

Containing the Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Physics Beyond the Standard Model, this book reports the latest experimental and theoretical results and ideas in this exciting field, at the interface between particle physics, astrophysics, and nuclear physics. Taken as a whole, this book presents an overview of the current statu ... Read more

$440.99 USD

Containing the Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Physics Beyond the Standard Model, this book reports the latest experimental and theoretical results and ideas in this exciting field, at the interface between particle physics, astrophysics, and nuclear physics. Taken as a whole, this book presents an overview of the current statu
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Techniques in High Pressure Neutron Scattering

by Stefan Klotz ...

Drawing on the author's practical work from the last 20 years, Techniques in High Pressure Neutron Scattering is one of the first books to gather recent methods that allow neutron scattering well beyond 10 GPa. The author shows how neutron scattering has to be adapted to the pressure range and type of measurement.Suitable for both newcomers and exp ... Read more

$106.99 USD

Drawing on the author's practical work from the last 20 years, Techniques in High Pressure Neutron Scattering is one of the first books to gather recent methods that allow neutron scattering well beyond 10 GPa. The author shows how neutron scattering has to be adapted to the pressure range and type of measurement.Suitable for both newcomers and exp
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Fundamentals of ⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer Spectrometry

by R. Justin Joseyphus, Jean-Marc Greneche ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the fundamental concepts related to 57Fe Mössbauer spectrometry, useful for graduate students and researchers. The first three chapters present essential topics related to nuclear, quantum mechanics and magnetism. The final parts of the book focus on the fundamentals and applications of 57Fe Mössbauer spectrometry. As Mössbauer spectrometry is used by students and researchers ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book highlights the fundamental concepts related to 57Fe Mössbauer spectrometry, useful for graduate students and researchers. The first three chapters present essential topics related to nuclear, quantum mechanics and magnetism. The final parts of the book focus on the fundamentals and applications of 57Fe Mössbauer spectrometry. As Mössbauer spectrometry is used by students and researchers
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Uniaxial Pressure Study of Charge Density Waves in a High-T꜀ Cuprate Superconductor

by Hun-ho Kim ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents comprehensive studies of charge density waves (CDW) in a high-Tc cuprate superconductor using x-ray scattering techniques under uniaxial pressure. Specifically, the work addresses inelastic x-ray scattering studies under uniaxial pressure performed on the underdoped cuprate YBa2Cu3O6.67(p=0.12, Tc=65K) with incoming photon energy in the resonant (E=931.3 eV, Cu-L3 edge) and non ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents comprehensive studies of charge density waves (CDW) in a high-Tc cuprate superconductor using x-ray scattering techniques under uniaxial pressure. Specifically, the work addresses inelastic x-ray scattering studies under uniaxial pressure performed on the underdoped cuprate YBa2Cu3O6.67(p=0.12, Tc=65K) with incoming photon energy in the resonant (E=931.3 eV, Cu-L3 edge) and non
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Optical Nonlinearities in Nanostructured Systems

by Carlos Torres-Torres, Geselle García-Beltrán ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides readers with a detailed overview of second- and third-order nonlinearities in various nanostructures, as well as their potential applications. Interest in the field of nonlinear optics has grown exponentially in recent years and, as a result, there is increasing research on novel nonlinear phenomena and the development of nonlinear photonic devices. Thus, such a book serves as a ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book provides readers with a detailed overview of second- and third-order nonlinearities in various nanostructures, as well as their potential applications. Interest in the field of nonlinear optics has grown exponentially in recent years and, as a result, there is increasing research on novel nonlinear phenomena and the development of nonlinear photonic devices. Thus, such a book serves as a
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Electrical Conduction in Graphene and Nanotubes

by Shigeji Fujita, Akira Suzuki ...

Written in a self-contained manner, this textbook allows both advanced students and practicing applied physicists and engineers to learn the relevant aspects from the bottom up. All logical steps are laid out without omitting steps.The book covers electrical transport properties in carbon based materials by dealing with statistical mechanics of carbon nanotubes and graphene - presenting many fresh ... Read more

$69.00 USD

Written in a self-contained manner, this textbook allows both advanced students and practicing applied physicists and engineers to learn the relevant aspects from the bottom up. All logical steps are laid out without omitting steps.The book covers electrical transport properties in carbon based materials by dealing with statistical mechanics of carbon nanotubes and graphene - presenting many fresh
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Dynamics at Solid State Surfaces and Interfaces, Volume 2

Fundamentals

Edited by Uwe Bovensiepen, Hrvoje Petek, Martin Wolf ...

This two-volume work covers ultrafast structural and electronic dynamics of elementary processes at solid surfaces and interfaces, presenting the current status of photoinduced processes. Providing valuable introductory information for newcomers to this booming field of research, it investigates concepts and experiments, femtosecond and attosecond time-resolved methods, as well as frequency domain ... Read more

$100.00 USD

This two-volume work covers ultrafast structural and electronic dynamics of elementary processes at solid surfaces and interfaces, presenting the current status of photoinduced processes. Providing valuable introductory information for newcomers to this booming field of research, it investigates concepts and experiments, femtosecond and attosecond time-resolved methods, as well as frequency domain
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Statistical Physics of Fracture, Breakdown, and Earthquake

Effects of Disorder and Heterogeneity

by Soumyajyoti Biswas, Purusattam Ray, Bikas K. Chakrabarti ...

Series series Statistical Physics of Fracture and Breakdown
In this book, the authors bring together basic ideas from fracture mechanics and statistical physics, classical theories, simulation and experimental results to make the statistical physics aspects of fracture more accessible.They explain fracture-like phenomena, highlighting the role of disorder and heterogeneity from a statistical physical viewpoint. The role of defects is discussed in brittle ... Read more

$117.00 USD

In this book, the authors bring together basic ideas from fracture mechanics and statistical physics, classical theories, simulation and experimental results to make the statistical physics aspects of fracture more accessible.They explain fracture-like phenomena, highlighting the role of disorder and heterogeneity from a statistical physical viewpoint. The role of defects is discussed in brittle
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Solid State Physics

An Introduction

by Philip Hofmann ...

Filling a gap in the literature for a brief course in solid state physics, this is a clear and concise introduction that not only describes all the basic phenomena and concepts, but also discusses such advanced issues as magnetism and superconductivity. This textbookassumes only basic mathematical knowledge on the part of the reader and includes more than 100 discussion questions and some 70 ... Read more

$65.00 USD

Filling a gap in the literature for a brief course in solid state physics, this is a clear and concise introduction that not only describes all the basic phenomena and concepts, but also discusses such advanced issues as magnetism and superconductivity. This textbookassumes only basic mathematical knowledge on the part of the reader and includes more than 100 discussion questions and some 70
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Advanced Calculations for Defects in Materials

Electronic Structure Methods

Edited by Audrius Alkauskas, Alfredo Pasquarello, Chris G. Van de Walle, Jörg Neugebauer, Peter Deák ...

This book investigates the possible ways of improvement by applying more sophisticated electronic structure methods as well as corrections and alternatives to the supercell model. In particular, the merits of hybrid and screened functionals, as well as of the +U methods are assessed in comparison to various perturbative and Quantum Monte Carlo many body theories. The inclusion of excitonic effects ... Read more

$140.00 USD

This book investigates the possible ways of improvement by applying more sophisticated electronic structure methods as well as corrections and alternatives to the supercell model. In particular, the merits of hybrid and screened functionals, as well as of the +U methods are assessed in comparison to various perturbative and Quantum Monte Carlo many body theories. The inclusion of excitonic effects
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Crystallography and Surface Structure

An Introduction for Surface Scientists and Nanoscientists

by Klaus Hermann ...

A valuable learning tool as well as a reference, this book provides students and researchers in surface science and nanoscience with the theoretical crystallographic foundations, which are necessary to understand local structure and symmetry of bulk crystals, including ideal and real single crystal surfaces. The author deals with the subject at an introductory level, providing numerous graphic ... Read more

$122.00 USD

A valuable learning tool as well as a reference, this book provides students and researchers in surface science and nanoscience with the theoretical crystallographic foundations, which are necessary to understand local structure and symmetry of bulk crystals, including ideal and real single crystal surfaces. The author deals with the subject at an introductory level, providing numerous graphic
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Color Quality of Semiconductor and Conventional Light Sources

by Tran Quoc Khanh, Peter Bodrogi, Trinh Quang Vinh ...

Meeting the need for a reliable publication on the topic and reflecting recent breakthroughs in the field, this is a comprehensive overview of color quality of solid-state light sources (LED-OLED and laser) and conventional lamps, providing academic researchers with an in-depth review of the current state while supporting lighting professionals in understanding, evaluating and optimizing ... Read more

$151.00 USD

Meeting the need for a reliable publication on the topic and reflecting recent breakthroughs in the field, this is a comprehensive overview of color quality of solid-state light sources (LED-OLED and laser) and conventional lamps, providing academic researchers with an in-depth review of the current state while supporting lighting professionals in understanding, evaluating and optimizing
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Advances in Acoustic Microscopy and High Resolution Imaging

From Principles to Applications

Edited by Roman Gr. Maev ...

Novel physical solutions, including new results in the field of adaptive methods and inventive approaches to inverse problems, original concepts based on high harmonic imaging algorithms, intriguing vibro-acoustic imaging and vibro-modulation technique, etc. were successfully introduced and verified in numerous studies of industrial materials and biomaterials in the last few years. Together with ... Read more

$148.00 USD

Novel physical solutions, including new results in the field of adaptive methods and inventive approaches to inverse problems, original concepts based on high harmonic imaging algorithms, intriguing vibro-acoustic imaging and vibro-modulation technique, etc. were successfully introduced and verified in numerous studies of industrial materials and biomaterials in the last few years. Together with
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Soliton/Like Coherent Structures in Fluid Mechanics

Celebrating 30 Years of Discovery

Edited by Cun-Biao Lee ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This open access book commemorates the 30th anniversary of the discovery of Solitons/like Coherent Structures (SCS) under experimental conditions, presenting a curated collection of contributions on SCS, the most important physical structures in the origin and development of turbulent flows.Different from previous books that focus on theory and numerical simulation, this book offers a ... Read more

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This open access book commemorates the 30th anniversary of the discovery of Solitons/like Coherent Structures (SCS) under experimental conditions, presenting a curated collection of contributions on SCS, the most important physical structures in the origin and development of turbulent flows.Different from previous books that focus on theory and numerical simulation, this book offers a
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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

$152.99 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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Pioneering Women of Solid-State Physics

Breaking Boundaries

by Jill S. Tietjen, Mehmet C. Ozturk ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an intimate look into the lives and careers of five groundbreaking women in solid-state physics: Mildred Dresselhaus, Elsa Garmire, Myriam Sarachik, Gertrude Neumark, and Esther Conwell. Supplemented with material gained through candid interviews, the book reveals the personal and professional challenges they faced in a male-dominated field, from battling gender stereotypes to ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book provides an intimate look into the lives and careers of five groundbreaking women in solid-state physics: Mildred Dresselhaus, Elsa Garmire, Myriam Sarachik, Gertrude Neumark, and Esther Conwell. Supplemented with material gained through candid interviews, the book reveals the personal and professional challenges they faced in a male-dominated field, from battling gender stereotypes to
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Non-Deterministic Phase Dynamics in Nanoparticles Enabled by Surface Energy

by Masaya Sakakibara ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis describes the development of in-situ cinematographic recording techniques for investigating phase dynamics using nanoparticles (NPs) as model systems. The suitable experimental platform realized the simultaneous high spatial and temporal resolution for in-situ observations of phase transitions. The impact of increased surface energy on phase stability in NPs drives phase dynamics under ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This thesis describes the development of in-situ cinematographic recording techniques for investigating phase dynamics using nanoparticles (NPs) as model systems. The suitable experimental platform realized the simultaneous high spatial and temporal resolution for in-situ observations of phase transitions. The impact of increased surface energy on phase stability in NPs drives phase dynamics under
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