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Extreme States of Matter

High Energy Density Physics

by Vladimir E. Fortov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms and behaviour of matter under extremely high pressures and temperatures. These extreme states are generated, among other things, by strong shock, detonation and electric explosion waves, dense laser beams, electron and ion beams, hypersonic entry of spacecraft into dense atmospheres of planets and ... Read more

$215.99 USD

With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms and behaviour of matter under extremely high pressures and temperatures. These extreme states are generated, among other things, by strong shock, detonation and electric explosion waves, dense laser beams, electron and ion beams, hypersonic entry of spacecraft into dense atmospheres of planets and
... Read more
Transport Studies of the Electrical, Magnetic and Thermoelectric properties of Topological Insulator Thin Films

by Jinsong Zhang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the transport studies of topological insulator thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Through band structure engineering, the ideal topological insulators, (Bi1−xSbx)2Te3 ternary alloys, are successfully fabricated, which possess truly insulating bulk and tunable conducting surface states. Further transport measurements on these ternary alloys reveal a disentanglement ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents the transport studies of topological insulator thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Through band structure engineering, the ideal topological insulators, (Bi1−xSbx)2Te3 ternary alloys, are successfully fabricated, which possess truly insulating bulk and tunable conducting surface states. Further transport measurements on these ternary alloys reveal a disentanglement
... Read more
Quantum Physics of Light and Matter

Photons, Atoms, and Strongly Correlated Systems

by Luca Salasnich ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This compact but exhaustive textbook, now in its significantly revised and expanded second edition, provides an essential introduction to the field quantization of light and matter with applications to atomic physics and strongly correlated systems. Following an initial review of the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics, individual chapters are devoted to the second quantization of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This compact but exhaustive textbook, now in its significantly revised and expanded second edition, provides an essential introduction to the field quantization of light and matter with applications to atomic physics and strongly correlated systems. Following an initial review of the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics, individual chapters are devoted to the second quantization of
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Advanced Chromatic Monitoring

Edited by Gordon R. Jones, Joseph W. Spencer ...

Series series Series in Sensors
Advanced Chromatic Monitoring provides a major source of information about the novel approach of chromaticity with examples of how chromaticity may be deployed for various monitoring applications. It shows with examples what can be achieved with chromatic methods in producing relevant information with a variety of test techniques and in facilitating the interpretation of complex data about ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Advanced Chromatic Monitoring provides a major source of information about the novel approach of chromaticity with examples of how chromaticity may be deployed for various monitoring applications. It shows with examples what can be achieved with chromatic methods in producing relevant information with a variety of test techniques and in facilitating the interpretation of complex data about
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Nanostructured Materials for Magnetoelectronics

Edited by Bekir Aktas, Faik Mikailzade ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an up-to-date review of nanometer-scale magnetism and focuses on the investigation of the basic properties of magnetic nanostructures. It describes a wide range of physical aspects together with theoretical and experimental methods. A broad overview of the latest developments in this emerging and fascinating field of nanostructured materials is given with emphasis on the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book provides an up-to-date review of nanometer-scale magnetism and focuses on the investigation of the basic properties of magnetic nanostructures. It describes a wide range of physical aspects together with theoretical and experimental methods. A broad overview of the latest developments in this emerging and fascinating field of nanostructured materials is given with emphasis on the
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Low Dimensional Semiconductor Structures

Characterization, Modeling and Applications

Edited by Hilmi Ünlü, Norman J. M. Horing ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Starting with the first transistor in 1949, the world has experienced a technological revolution which has permeated most aspects of modern life, particularly over the last generation. Yet another such revolution looms up before us with the newly developed capability to control matter on the nanometer scale. A truly extraordinary research effort, by scientists, engineers, technologists of all ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Starting with the first transistor in 1949, the world has experienced a technological revolution which has permeated most aspects of modern life, particularly over the last generation. Yet another such revolution looms up before us with the newly developed capability to control matter on the nanometer scale. A truly extraordinary research effort, by scientists, engineers, technologists of all
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Ice Physics and the Natural Environment

Edited by John S. Wettlaufer, J.Gregory Dash, Norbert Untersteiner ...

Series Book 56 - Nato ASI Subseries I
The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations
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Kinetics in Materials Science and Engineering

by Dennis W. Readey ...

"A pedagogical gem…. Professor Readey replaces ‘black-box’ explanations with detailed, insightful derivations. A wealth of practical application examples and exercise problems complement the exhaustive coverage of kinetics for all material classes." –Prof. Rainer Hebert, University of Connecticut"Prof. Readey gives a grand tour of the kinetics of materials suitable for experimentalists and ... Read more

$76.99 USD

"A pedagogical gem…. Professor Readey replaces ‘black-box’ explanations with detailed, insightful derivations. A wealth of practical application examples and exercise problems complement the exhaustive coverage of kinetics for all material classes." –Prof. Rainer Hebert, University of Connecticut"Prof. Readey gives a grand tour of the kinetics of materials suitable for experimentalists and
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Going for Cold

A Biography of a Great Physicist, Kurt Mendelssohn

by J. G. Weisend II, G. Terence Meaden ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This short but revealing biography tells the story of Kurt Mendelssohn FRS, one of the founding figures in the field of cryogenics, from his beginnings in Berlin through his move to Oxford in the 1930s, and his groundbreaking work in low temperature and solid state physics. He set up the first helium liquefier in the United Kingdom, and did fundamental research that increased our understanding of ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This short but revealing biography tells the story of Kurt Mendelssohn FRS, one of the founding figures in the field of cryogenics, from his beginnings in Berlin through his move to Oxford in the 1930s, and his groundbreaking work in low temperature and solid state physics. He set up the first helium liquefier in the United Kingdom, and did fundamental research that increased our understanding of
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Gold Nanoparticles

Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications

by Arnold C. Alguno, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Gerard G. Dumancas, Arnold A. Lubguban, Roberto M. Malaluan, Rolen Brian P. Rivera ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights an in-depth exploration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), emphasizing sustainable, "green" synthesis methods that address both scientific and environmental challenges. This comprehensive guide is designed for researchers, students, and professionals in nanotechnology, detailing the synthesis, characterization, and versatile applications of AuNPs across fields such as biomedicine, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book highlights an in-depth exploration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), emphasizing sustainable, "green" synthesis methods that address both scientific and environmental challenges. This comprehensive guide is designed for researchers, students, and professionals in nanotechnology, detailing the synthesis, characterization, and versatile applications of AuNPs across fields such as biomedicine,
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Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials

ICPCM 2024, 5-7 December, NIT Rourkela, India

Edited by Anshuman Patra, Shashanka Rajendrachari ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 6th International Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials (ICPCM 2024) held on 5-7 Dec. at Rourkela in India. Topics included in this conference but not limited to are:Fabrication of MaterialsCompositesBulk metallic glassOxidation of MaterialsCorrosion of MaterialsNanomaterialsRefractory MaterialsSteelDefence MaterialsWaste ... Read more

$251.99 USD

This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 6th International Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials (ICPCM 2024) held on 5-7 Dec. at Rourkela in India. Topics included in this conference but not limited to are:Fabrication of MaterialsCompositesBulk metallic glassOxidation of MaterialsCorrosion of MaterialsNanomaterialsRefractory MaterialsSteelDefence MaterialsWaste
... Read more
At the Root of Things

The Subatomic World

by Palash Baran Pal ...

At the Root of Things: The Subatomic World is a journey into the world of elementary particles-the basic constituents of all matter in the universe-and the nature of the interactions among them. The book begins with a summary of pre-quantum physics and later tackles quantum physics, which is essential for the study of elementary particles.It is written in a non-technical way so that anyone ... Read more

$73.99 USD

At the Root of Things: The Subatomic World is a journey into the world of elementary particles-the basic constituents of all matter in the universe-and the nature of the interactions among them. The book begins with a summary of pre-quantum physics and later tackles quantum physics, which is essential for the study of elementary particles.It is written in a non-technical way so that anyone
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Electrode and Corrosion Physics

by Anthony T Paxton ...

The cost to the world's economy due to corrosion was said to be two and a half trillion dollars or 3.4% of global GDP in 2013. Electrochemistry as a discipline is of even greater relevance ten years on, in view of the world's desperate attempts to prevent catastrophic climate change by moving from fossil fuel to 'e-mobility' among other measures. This means that whereas electrochemistry in all its ... Read more

$41.99 USD

The cost to the world's economy due to corrosion was said to be two and a half trillion dollars or 3.4% of global GDP in 2013. Electrochemistry as a discipline is of even greater relevance ten years on, in view of the world's desperate attempts to prevent catastrophic climate change by moving from fossil fuel to 'e-mobility' among other measures. This means that whereas electrochemistry in all its
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Nanomaterials: The Building Blocks of Modern Technology

Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Edited by Tabrej Khan, Mohammad Jawaid, Kamarul Arifin Ahmad, Balbir Singh ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a general overview of different classes of nanomaterials, which includes the synthesis, fabrication, characterization, properties and technological applications of these materials. The book covers 4 main types of nanomaterials, namely: A) soft nanomaterials, B) biological nanomaterials, C) composite nanomaterials and D) green nanomaterials, where for each nanomaterials, a ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book provides a general overview of different classes of nanomaterials, which includes the synthesis, fabrication, characterization, properties and technological applications of these materials. The book covers 4 main types of nanomaterials, namely: A) soft nanomaterials, B) biological nanomaterials, C) composite nanomaterials and D) green nanomaterials, where for each nanomaterials, a
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Symmetry and Symmetry-Breaking in Semiconductors

Fine Structure of Exciton States

by Bernd Hönerlage, Ivan Pelant ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book discusses group theory investigations of zincblende and wurtzite semiconductors under symmetry-breaking conditions. The text presents the group theory elements required to develop a multitude of symmetry-breaking problems, giving scientists a fast track to bypass the need for recalculating electronic states. The text is not only a valuable resource for speeding up calculations but also ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book discusses group theory investigations of zincblende and wurtzite semiconductors under symmetry-breaking conditions. The text presents the group theory elements required to develop a multitude of symmetry-breaking problems, giving scientists a fast track to bypass the need for recalculating electronic states. The text is not only a valuable resource for speeding up calculations but also
... Read more
Oscillations and Waves

An Introduction, Second Edition

by Richard Fitzpatrick ...

Emphasizing physics over mathematics, this popular, classroom-tested text helps advanced undergraduates acquire a sound physical understanding of wave phenomena. This second edition of Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction contains new widgets, animations in Python, and exercises, as well as updated chapter content throughout; continuing to ease the difficult transition for students between ... Read more

$120.99 USD

Emphasizing physics over mathematics, this popular, classroom-tested text helps advanced undergraduates acquire a sound physical understanding of wave phenomena. This second edition of Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction contains new widgets, animations in Python, and exercises, as well as updated chapter content throughout; continuing to ease the difficult transition for students between
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Printing of Graphene and Related 2D Materials

Technology, Formulation and Applications

by Leonard W. T. Ng, Guohua Hu, Richard C. T. Howe, Xiaoxi Zhu, Zongyin Yang, Christopher G. Jones, Tawfique Hasan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book discusses the functional ink systems of graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) layered materials in the context of their formulation and potential for various applications, including in electronics, optoelectronics, energy, sensing, and composites using conventional graphics and 3D printing technologies. The authors explore the economic landscape of 2D materials and introduce readers ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book discusses the functional ink systems of graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) layered materials in the context of their formulation and potential for various applications, including in electronics, optoelectronics, energy, sensing, and composites using conventional graphics and 3D printing technologies. The authors explore the economic landscape of 2D materials and introduce readers
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Nanomaterials

Green Synthesis Routes and Their Catalytic, Biomedical Applications

Edited by Giriraj Tailor, Jyoti Chaudhary, Saurabh Singh ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights synthesis of nanoparticles via greener approaches, emphasizing its catalytic activities and industrial uses which helps to understand the technology of nanoparticles. The book presents simple, efficient and eco-friendly-benign organic transformation methods by the use of nanoparticles and its oxides as catalyst to overcome the traditional protocols. It presents applications of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book highlights synthesis of nanoparticles via greener approaches, emphasizing its catalytic activities and industrial uses which helps to understand the technology of nanoparticles. The book presents simple, efficient and eco-friendly-benign organic transformation methods by the use of nanoparticles and its oxides as catalyst to overcome the traditional protocols. It presents applications of
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Phononics

by El Houssaine El Boudouti, Abdellatif Akjouj, Yan Pennec, Housni Al-Wahsh, Gaetan Leveque, Bahram Djafari-Rouhani, Leonard Dobrzyński ...

Series series Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series
Phononics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides an investigation of modern systems that includes a discrete matrix description. Classical continuous systems relying on the use of differential equations are recalled, showing that they generally have a specific limit on their corresponding modern matrix formulation. A detailed description of the mathematical languages that enables ... Read more

$134.99 USD

Phononics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides an investigation of modern systems that includes a discrete matrix description. Classical continuous systems relying on the use of differential equations are recalled, showing that they generally have a specific limit on their corresponding modern matrix formulation. A detailed description of the mathematical languages that enables
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Solid State Physics

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

Series Book 73 - Solid State Physics
Solid State Physics, Volume 73, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters on a variety of current topics in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Solid State ... Read more

$246.59 USD

Solid State Physics, Volume 73, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters on a variety of current topics in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Solid State
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Semiconductors and Semimetals, Part 2

by Martin Hafermann, Sarah Walden ...

Series Book 117 - Semiconductors and Semimetals
This two-part book Volume on Semiconductor Metamaterials will survey the state-of-the-art in material platforms for optical metasurfaces. Part 1 will focus on materials for active metasurfaces, including tuning and sensing applications and will include chapters on Phase-Change Materials, Phase-Transition Materials and Soft Matter materials, as well as metasurface materials for polarization sensing ... Read more

$220.49 USD

This two-part book Volume on Semiconductor Metamaterials will survey the state-of-the-art in material platforms for optical metasurfaces. Part 1 will focus on materials for active metasurfaces, including tuning and sensing applications and will include chapters on Phase-Change Materials, Phase-Transition Materials and Soft Matter materials, as well as metasurface materials for polarization sensing
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Semiconductors and Semimetals

by Zetian Mi, Hark Hoe Tan ...

Series Book 116 - Semiconductors and Semimetals
Boron Nitride, Volume 115 in the Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters that are written and contributed to by an international board of authors. - Provides the latest information on boron nitride research - Offers outstanding and original reviews on a range of boron nitride research topics - Serves as an ... Read more

$220.49 USD

Boron Nitride, Volume 115 in the Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters that are written and contributed to by an international board of authors. - Provides the latest information on boron nitride research - Offers outstanding and original reviews on a range of boron nitride research topics - Serves as an
... Read more
Confocal Scanning Optical Microscopy and Related Imaging Systems

by Gordon S. Kino, Timothy R. Corle ...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning optical microscopy for scientists and engineers. The book concentrates mainly on two instruments: the Confocal Scanning Optical Microscope (CSOM), and the Optical Interference Microscope (OIM). A comprehensive discussion of the theory and design of the Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) is also given. The text ... Read more

$131.39 USD

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning optical microscopy for scientists and engineers. The book concentrates mainly on two instruments: the Confocal Scanning Optical Microscope (CSOM), and the Optical Interference Microscope (OIM). A comprehensive discussion of the theory and design of the Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) is also given. The text
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Tunable Lasers Handbook

Edited by Frank J. Duarte ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
Many laser applications depend on the ability of a particular laser to be frequency tunable. Among the many different types of frequency tunable lasers are: dye lasers, excimer lasers, and semiconductor lasers. Thisbook gives active researchers and engineers the practical information they need to choose an appropriate tunable laser for their particular applications. - Presents a unified and ... Read more

$139.49 USD

Many laser applications depend on the ability of a particular laser to be frequency tunable. Among the many different types of frequency tunable lasers are: dye lasers, excimer lasers, and semiconductor lasers. Thisbook gives active researchers and engineers the practical information they need to choose an appropriate tunable laser for their particular applications. - Presents a unified and
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