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Computational Methods in Surface and Colloid Science

Edited by Malgorzata Borowko ...

Series series Surfactant Science
This volume presents computer simulation methods and mathematical modelling of physical processes used in surface science research. It offers in-depth analysis of advanced theoretical approaches to behaviours of fluids in contact with porous, semiporous and nonporous solid surfaces. The book also explores interfacial systems for a wide variety of p ... Read more

$375.99 USD

This volume presents computer simulation methods and mathematical modelling of physical processes used in surface science research. It offers in-depth analysis of advanced theoretical approaches to behaviours of fluids in contact with porous, semiporous and nonporous solid surfaces. The book also explores interfacial systems for a wide variety of p
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Introduction to Effective Field Theory

Thinking Effectively about Hierarchies of Scale

by C. P. Burgess ...

Using examples from across the sub-disciplines of physics, this introduction shows why effective field theories are the language in which physical laws are written. The tools of effective field theory are demonstrated using worked examples from areas including particle, nuclear, atomic, condensed matter and gravitational physics. To bring the subject within reach of scientists with a wide variety ... Read more

$86.99 USD

Using examples from across the sub-disciplines of physics, this introduction shows why effective field theories are the language in which physical laws are written. The tools of effective field theory are demonstrated using worked examples from areas including particle, nuclear, atomic, condensed matter and gravitational physics. To bring the subject within reach of scientists with a wide variety
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Quantum Principles and Particles, Second Edition

by Walter Wilcox ...

Series series Textbook Series in Physical Sciences
This textbook offers a unique introduction to quantum mechanics progressing gradually from elementary quantum mechanics to aspects of particle physics. It presents the microscopic world by analysis of the simplest possible quantum mechanical system (spin 1/2). A special feature is the author’s use of visual aids known as process diagrams, which show how amplitudes for quantum mechanical processes ... Read more

$166.99 USD

This textbook offers a unique introduction to quantum mechanics progressing gradually from elementary quantum mechanics to aspects of particle physics. It presents the microscopic world by analysis of the simplest possible quantum mechanical system (spin 1/2). A special feature is the author’s use of visual aids known as process diagrams, which show how amplitudes for quantum mechanical processes
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Rational Design of Nanostructured Polymer Electrolytes and Solid–Liquid Interphases for Lithium Batteries

by Snehashis Choudhury ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis makes significant advances in the design of electrolytes and interfaces in electrochemical cells that utilize reactive metals as anodes. Such cells are of contemporary interest because they offer substantially higher charge storage capacity than state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery technology. Batteries based on metallic anodes are currently considered impractical and unsafe because ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This thesis makes significant advances in the design of electrolytes and interfaces in electrochemical cells that utilize reactive metals as anodes. Such cells are of contemporary interest because they offer substantially higher charge storage capacity than state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery technology. Batteries based on metallic anodes are currently considered impractical and unsafe because
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Manipulating Anisotropic Transport and Superconductivity by Focused Ion Beam Microstructuring

by Maja D. Bachmann ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis presents pioneering work in the relatively new field of focused ion beam (FIB) sculpting of single crystals to produce bespoke devices and enable the investigation of physics that cannot be studied in bulk samples. It begins with a comprehensive and didactic account of how to achieve this sculpting, revealing the ‘tricks of the trade’ of state-of-the-art FIB microstructuring. In ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This thesis presents pioneering work in the relatively new field of focused ion beam (FIB) sculpting of single crystals to produce bespoke devices and enable the investigation of physics that cannot be studied in bulk samples. It begins with a comprehensive and didactic account of how to achieve this sculpting, revealing the ‘tricks of the trade’ of state-of-the-art FIB microstructuring. In
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A New Generation of Ultrafast Oscillators for Mid-Infrared Applications

by Nathalie Nagl ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents the first successful realization of a compact, low-noise, and few-cycle light source in the mid-infrared wavelength region. By developing the technology of pumping femtosecond chromium-doped II-VI laser oscillators directly with the emission of broad-stripe single-emitter laser diodes, coherent light was generated with exceptionally low amplitude noise — crucial for numerous ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This thesis presents the first successful realization of a compact, low-noise, and few-cycle light source in the mid-infrared wavelength region. By developing the technology of pumping femtosecond chromium-doped II-VI laser oscillators directly with the emission of broad-stripe single-emitter laser diodes, coherent light was generated with exceptionally low amplitude noise — crucial for numerous
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Cryogenic Heat Management

Technology and Applications for Science and Industry

by Jonathan Demko, James E. Fesmire, Quan-Sheng Shu ...

Cryogenic engineering (cryogenics) is the production, preservation, and use or application of cold. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to designing systems to deal with heat – effective management of cold, exploring the directing (or redirecting), promoting, or inhibiting this flow of heat in a practical way. It provides a description of the necessary theory, design methodology, and ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Cryogenic engineering (cryogenics) is the production, preservation, and use or application of cold. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to designing systems to deal with heat – effective management of cold, exploring the directing (or redirecting), promoting, or inhibiting this flow of heat in a practical way. It provides a description of the necessary theory, design methodology, and
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Nanomaterials for Advanced Technologies

Edited by Jitendra Kumar Katiyar, Vinay Panwar, Neha Ahlawat ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents experimental as well as simulation methodologies for analysis and development of nanostructures for introducing the desirable effects through modifications in the basic structure of select nanomaterials. The initial chapters in this book focus on exploring the basic aspects of nanomaterials, e.g., distinguishing features, synthesis, processing, characterization, simulation and ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book presents experimental as well as simulation methodologies for analysis and development of nanostructures for introducing the desirable effects through modifications in the basic structure of select nanomaterials. The initial chapters in this book focus on exploring the basic aspects of nanomaterials, e.g., distinguishing features, synthesis, processing, characterization, simulation and
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Proceedings of the National Workshop on Recent Advances in Condensed Matter and High Energy Physics

CMHEP-2021

Edited by Kusum Lata Pandey, Pradip Kumar Priya, Umesh Kumar Yadav, Prashanta Kumar Khandai ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the National Workshop on Recent Advances in Condensed Matter and High Energy Physics-2021 (CMHEP-2021). This workshop was held in the Department of Physics, Ewing Christian College (ECC), Prayagraj, in collaboration with National Academic of Sciences (NASI), Prayagraj, India, in 2021. The book highlights recent theoretical and experimental ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the National Workshop on Recent Advances in Condensed Matter and High Energy Physics-2021 (CMHEP-2021). This workshop was held in the Department of Physics, Ewing Christian College (ECC), Prayagraj, in collaboration with National Academic of Sciences (NASI), Prayagraj, India, in 2021. The book highlights recent theoretical and experimental
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Nanodevices and Nanomaterials for Ecological Security

Edited by Yuri N. Shunin, Arnold E. Kiv ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is devoted to a wide range of problems concerning applications of nanomaterials and nanodevices as effective solutions to modern ecological problems. Leading experts in nanoscience and nanotechnology present the key theoretical, experimental and implementation issues related to the creation and utilization of novel nanoscale devices to help ensure ecological security. The authors discuss ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book is devoted to a wide range of problems concerning applications of nanomaterials and nanodevices as effective solutions to modern ecological problems. Leading experts in nanoscience and nanotechnology present the key theoretical, experimental and implementation issues related to the creation and utilization of novel nanoscale devices to help ensure ecological security. The authors discuss
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Manuel Cardona

Memories and Reminiscences

Edited by Klaus Ensslin, Luis Viña ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book pays tribute to an extraordinary researcher and personality, Manuel Cardona. He had significant influence in the development of science and inside the scientific community. The book consists of contributions by former collaborators and students of Prof. Manuel Cardona. The short contributions deal with personal encounters with Manuel Cardona describing his extraordinary personality. This ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book pays tribute to an extraordinary researcher and personality, Manuel Cardona. He had significant influence in the development of science and inside the scientific community. The book consists of contributions by former collaborators and students of Prof. Manuel Cardona. The short contributions deal with personal encounters with Manuel Cardona describing his extraordinary personality. This
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Quantum Theory Of Tunneling (2nd Edition)

by Mohsen Razavy ...

In this revised and expanded edition, in addition to a comprehensible introduction to the theoretical foundations of quantum tunneling based on different methods of formulating and solving tunneling problems, different semiclassical approximations for multidimensional systems are presented. Particular attention is given to the tunneling of composite systems, with examples taken from molecular ... Read more

$65.99 USD

In this revised and expanded edition, in addition to a comprehensible introduction to the theoretical foundations of quantum tunneling based on different methods of formulating and solving tunneling problems, different semiclassical approximations for multidimensional systems are presented. Particular attention is given to the tunneling of composite systems, with examples taken from molecular
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Applications Of Field Theory Methods In Statistical Physics Of Nonequilibrium Systems

by Bohdan I Lev, Anatoly G Zagorodny ...

This book formulates a unified approach to the description of many-particle systems combining the methods of statistical physics and quantum field theory. The benefits of such an approach are in the description of phase transitions during the formation of new spatially inhomogeneous phases, as well in describing quasi-equilibrium systems with spatially inhomogeneous particle distributions (for ... Read more

$84.99 USD

This book formulates a unified approach to the description of many-particle systems combining the methods of statistical physics and quantum field theory. The benefits of such an approach are in the description of phase transitions during the formation of new spatially inhomogeneous phases, as well in describing quasi-equilibrium systems with spatially inhomogeneous particle distributions (for
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Semiconducting Metal Oxides for Gas Sensing

by Yonghui Deng ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book focuses on the use of semiconducting metal oxides as gas sensing materials, including the sensing mechanism and sensing materials modification approach, while also providing a comprehensive introduction to semiconductor gas sensing devices. As an essential part of IoT (Internet of things), gas sensors have shown great significance and promising prospects. Therefore, studies on ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book focuses on the use of semiconducting metal oxides as gas sensing materials, including the sensing mechanism and sensing materials modification approach, while also providing a comprehensive introduction to semiconductor gas sensing devices. As an essential part of IoT (Internet of things), gas sensors have shown great significance and promising prospects. Therefore, studies on
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Noise Research in Semiconductor Physics

Edited by N Lukyanchikova, B Jones ...

This book demonstrates the role and abilities of fluctuation in semiconductor physics, and shows what kinds of physical information are involved in the noise characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices, how this information may be decoded and which advantages are inherent to the noise methods. The text provides a comprehensive account of current results, addressing problems which have ... Read more

$415.99 USD

This book demonstrates the role and abilities of fluctuation in semiconductor physics, and shows what kinds of physical information are involved in the noise characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices, how this information may be decoded and which advantages are inherent to the noise methods. The text provides a comprehensive account of current results, addressing problems which have
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Chemical Modifications of Graphene-Like Materials

by Nguyen Thanh Tien, Thi Dieu Hien Nguyen, Vo Khuong Dien, Wen-Dung Hsu, Shih-Yang Lin, Yu-Ming Wang, Ming-Fa Lin ...

Graphene-like materials have attracted considerable interest in the fields of condensed-matter physics, chemistry, and materials science due to their interesting properties as well as the promise of a broad range of applications in energy storage, electronic, optoelectronic, and photonic devices.The contents present the diverse phenomena under development in the grand quasiparticle framework ... Read more

$127.99 USD

Graphene-like materials have attracted considerable interest in the fields of condensed-matter physics, chemistry, and materials science due to their interesting properties as well as the promise of a broad range of applications in energy storage, electronic, optoelectronic, and photonic devices.The contents present the diverse phenomena under development in the grand quasiparticle framework
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Semiconductor Devices

Diodes, Transistors, Solar Cells, Charge Coupled Devices and Solid State Lasers

by Amal Banerjee ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book examines in detail how a semiconductor device is designed and fabricated to satisfy best the requirements of the target application. The author presents and explains both basic and state-of-art semiconductor industry standards used in large/small signal equivalent circuit models for semiconductor devices that electronics engineers routinely use in their design calculations. The ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book examines in detail how a semiconductor device is designed and fabricated to satisfy best the requirements of the target application. The author presents and explains both basic and state-of-art semiconductor industry standards used in large/small signal equivalent circuit models for semiconductor devices that electronics engineers routinely use in their design calculations. The
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Handbuch energiesparende Halbleiterbauelemente – Hochintegrierte Chips

Bedeutung · Fertigung und Produktion · Technischer Fortschritt

by Hartmut Frey, Engelbert Westkämper, Bernd Hintze ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Durch die Fähigkeit, nahezu jedes Gerät oder Produkt mit Sensoren oder Funketiketten zu verbinden, können Unternehmen intelligente Netzwerke betreiben. Daneben darf die Bedeutung der klassischen Märkte für die Möglichkeit der Umsetzung – wie schnelle Server, energiesparende Clouds usw. – nicht übersehen werden. Fast ein Fünftel des gesamten digitalen Energieverbrauchs benötigen Rechenzentren, ... Read more

$98.99 USD

Durch die Fähigkeit, nahezu jedes Gerät oder Produkt mit Sensoren oder Funketiketten zu verbinden, können Unternehmen intelligente Netzwerke betreiben. Daneben darf die Bedeutung der klassischen Märkte für die Möglichkeit der Umsetzung – wie schnelle Server, energiesparende Clouds usw. – nicht übersehen werden. Fast ein Fünftel des gesamten digitalen Energieverbrauchs benötigen Rechenzentren,
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The 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites

Proceedings of NAC 2022, July 15-17, Tokushima, Japan

Edited by Ri-ichi Murakami, Mikito Yasuzawa, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Pankaj Koinkar, Hairus Abdullah, Antonio Nakagaito ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents selected articles from the 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites (NAC 2022) held at Tokushima University in Japan. This event brought together leading researchers and professionals from academia and industry to present their latest findings and served as a platform for the exchange of ideas aiming for further collaborations.Participants from over ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book presents selected articles from the 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites (NAC 2022) held at Tokushima University in Japan. This event brought together leading researchers and professionals from academia and industry to present their latest findings and served as a platform for the exchange of ideas aiming for further collaborations.Participants from over
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Fundamentals and Principles of Electromagnetic Wave Absorbers

From Theory, Design, and Materials to Measurement

by Sung-Soo Kim ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book consists of three main parts: fundamental theory, design principles and methodology, and potential materials that can be applied to EM wave absorbers. In the theory part, this book provides the basics of electromagnetism, circuit and transmission line theory, EM wave propagation and reflection, and complex permittivity and permeability by electric polarization and magnetization of ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book consists of three main parts: fundamental theory, design principles and methodology, and potential materials that can be applied to EM wave absorbers. In the theory part, this book provides the basics of electromagnetism, circuit and transmission line theory, EM wave propagation and reflection, and complex permittivity and permeability by electric polarization and magnetization of
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Biomaterials as Green Flame Retardants

Edited by Teboho Clement Mokhena, Mokgaotsa Jonas Mochane, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Suprakas Sinha Ray ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the utilization of biomaterials as emerging suitable and effective flame retardants (FRs) to replace most of the conventional FRs (e.g., halogenated FRs). Biomaterials are considered to be sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable resources. They are abundantly available, which makes them affordable. Information and findings on the characteristics of biomaterials and their use ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book highlights the utilization of biomaterials as emerging suitable and effective flame retardants (FRs) to replace most of the conventional FRs (e.g., halogenated FRs). Biomaterials are considered to be sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable resources. They are abundantly available, which makes them affordable. Information and findings on the characteristics of biomaterials and their use
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Molecular Modeling for the Design of Novel Performance Chemicals and Materials

Edited by Beena Rai ...

Molecular modeling (MM) tools offer significant benefits in the design of industrial chemical plants and material processing operations. While the role of MM in biological fields is well established, in most cases MM works as an accessory in novel products/materials development rather than a tool for direct innovation. As a result, MM engineers and ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Molecular modeling (MM) tools offer significant benefits in the design of industrial chemical plants and material processing operations. While the role of MM in biological fields is well established, in most cases MM works as an accessory in novel products/materials development rather than a tool for direct innovation. As a result, MM engineers and
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The Nature of X-Rays and Their Interactions with Matter

by Joachim Stöhr ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a comprehensive account of modern x-ray science, based on the use of synchrotron radiation and x-ray-free electron lasers (XFELs). It emphasizes the new capabilities of XFELs which extend the study of matter to the intrinsic timescales associated with the motion of atoms and chemical transformations and give birth to the new field of non-linear x-ray science. Starting with the ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This book gives a comprehensive account of modern x-ray science, based on the use of synchrotron radiation and x-ray-free electron lasers (XFELs). It emphasizes the new capabilities of XFELs which extend the study of matter to the intrinsic timescales associated with the motion of atoms and chemical transformations and give birth to the new field of non-linear x-ray science. Starting with the
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Theory of Elastic Waves

by Peijun Wei ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights a systematic introduction to the basic theory of elastic wave propagation in complex media. The theory of elastic waves is widely used in fields such as geophysical exploration, seismic survey, medical ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing of materials and structures, phononic crystals, metamaterials and structure health monitoring. To help readers develop a systematic ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book highlights a systematic introduction to the basic theory of elastic wave propagation in complex media. The theory of elastic waves is widely used in fields such as geophysical exploration, seismic survey, medical ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing of materials and structures, phononic crystals, metamaterials and structure health monitoring. To help readers develop a systematic
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