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Quantum Theory of Materials

by Efthimios Kaxiras, John D. Joannopoulos ...

This accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate-level courses on the physics of materials in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. Topics covered range from fundamentals such as crystal periodicity and symmetry, and derivation of single-particle equations, to modern additions ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate-level courses on the physics of materials in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. Topics covered range from fundamentals such as crystal periodicity and symmetry, and derivation of single-particle equations, to modern additions
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Electronic Structure of Materials

by Rajendra Prasad ...

Most textbooks in the field are either too advanced for students or don't adequately cover current research topics. Bridging this gap, Electronic Structure of Materials helps advanced undergraduate and graduate students understand electronic structure methods and enables them to use these techniques in their work.Developed from the author's lecture ... Read more

$166.99 USD

Most textbooks in the field are either too advanced for students or don't adequately cover current research topics. Bridging this gap, Electronic Structure of Materials helps advanced undergraduate and graduate students understand electronic structure methods and enables them to use these techniques in their work.Developed from the author's lecture
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Silicon Solid State Devices And Radiation Detection

by Claude Leroy, Pier-giorgio Rancoita ...

This book addresses the fundamental principles of interaction between radiation and matter, the principles of working and the operation of particle detectors based on silicon solid state devices. It covers a broad scope in the fields of application of radiation detectors based on silicon solid state devices from low to high energy physics experiments, including in outer space and in the medical ... Read more

$48.99 USD

This book addresses the fundamental principles of interaction between radiation and matter, the principles of working and the operation of particle detectors based on silicon solid state devices. It covers a broad scope in the fields of application of radiation detectors based on silicon solid state devices from low to high energy physics experiments, including in outer space and in the medical
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Advanced Materials

Proceedings of the International Conference on “Physics and Mechanics of New Materials and Their Applications”, PHENMA 2019

Edited by Ivan A. Parinov, Shun-Hsyung Chang, Banh Tien Long ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents selected peer-reviewed contributions from the 2019 International Conference on “Physics and Mechanics of New Materials and Their Applications”, PHENMA 2019 (Hanoi, Vietnam, 7–10 November, 2019), divided into four scientific themes: processing techniques, physics, mechanics, and applications of advanced materials. The book describes a broad spectrum of promising nanostructures, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents selected peer-reviewed contributions from the 2019 International Conference on “Physics and Mechanics of New Materials and Their Applications”, PHENMA 2019 (Hanoi, Vietnam, 7–10 November, 2019), divided into four scientific themes: processing techniques, physics, mechanics, and applications of advanced materials. The book describes a broad spectrum of promising nanostructures,
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Solved Problems in Applied Mechanics of Solids

by Allan F. Bower ...

The best way to learn the physical sciences and mathematics is to dive in and start solving problems. With this in mind, Solved Problems in Applied Mechanics of Solids offers a large number of example problems that are designed to help students and practicing engineers learn to predict stresses and deformation in solids that are subjected to mechanical or thermal loading. The book will also be ... Read more

$73.99 USD

The best way to learn the physical sciences and mathematics is to dive in and start solving problems. With this in mind, Solved Problems in Applied Mechanics of Solids offers a large number of example problems that are designed to help students and practicing engineers learn to predict stresses and deformation in solids that are subjected to mechanical or thermal loading. The book will also be
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Cu-Interconnects, Glass, and AI-Assisted Simulation for Chiplets and Heterogeneous Integration

by John Lau, Kuo-Ning Chiang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, quality, reliability, fatigue, fracture, and artificial intelligence (AI) assisted in chiplets and heterogeneous integration. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more emphasis placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as Cu ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, quality, reliability, fatigue, fracture, and artificial intelligence (AI) assisted in chiplets and heterogeneous integration. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more emphasis placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as Cu
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Room Temperature Superconductivity

by Turing Editorial Team ...

This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About Superconductivity, the century-long quest to build a material where electricity flows with zero resistance.What would change if wires stopped wasting energy as heat?Superconductivity sounds almost magical: current that never fades, magnets strong enough to levitate trains, machines that could reshape medicine, fusion, transport, ... Read more

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This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About Superconductivity, the century-long quest to build a material where electricity flows with zero resistance.What would change if wires stopped wasting energy as heat?Superconductivity sounds almost magical: current that never fades, magnets strong enough to levitate trains, machines that could reshape medicine, fusion, transport,
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Offene Quantensysteme

Die Primas Lectures

by Anton Amann, Ulrich Müller-Herold ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Das Buch entspringt zwei Vorlesungen, die Hans Primas an der ETH Zürich gehalten hat. Es vermittelt die Grundlagen der allgemeinen Spektroskopie und erarbeitet die dazu erforderlichen theoretischen Hilfsmittel: Thermostatik, statistische Mechanik, Dichteoperatoren, Dynamik offener Quantensysteme, lineare Antworttheorie. In den Anwendungen finden sich die Blochschen Gleichungen der Kernresonanz, ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Das Buch entspringt zwei Vorlesungen, die Hans Primas an der ETH Zürich gehalten hat. Es vermittelt die Grundlagen der allgemeinen Spektroskopie und erarbeitet die dazu erforderlichen theoretischen Hilfsmittel: Thermostatik, statistische Mechanik, Dichteoperatoren, Dynamik offener Quantensysteme, lineare Antworttheorie. In den Anwendungen finden sich die Blochschen Gleichungen der Kernresonanz,
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Photon Counting Detectors for X-ray Imaging

Physics and Applications

by Hiroaki Hayashi, Natsumi Kimoto, Takashi Asahara, Takumi Asakawa, Cheonghae Lee, Akitoshi Katsumata ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book first provides readers with an introduction to the underlying physics and state-of-the-art application of photon counting detectors for X-ray imaging. The authors explain that a photon-counting imaging detector can realize quantitative analysis because the detector can derive X-ray attenuation information based on the analysis of intensity changes of individual X-ray. To realize this ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book first provides readers with an introduction to the underlying physics and state-of-the-art application of photon counting detectors for X-ray imaging. The authors explain that a photon-counting imaging detector can realize quantitative analysis because the detector can derive X-ray attenuation information based on the analysis of intensity changes of individual X-ray. To realize this
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Advances in Materials Processing and Manufacturing Applications

Proceedings of iCADMA 2020

Edited by Amar Patnaik, Ernst Kozeschnik, Vikas Kukshal ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents selected papers from the International Conference on Advances in Materials Processing and Manufacturing Applications (iCADMA 2020), held on November 5–6, 2020, at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India. iCADMA 2020 proceedings is divided into four topical tracks – Advanced Materials, Materials Manufacturing and Processing, Engineering Optimization and ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents selected papers from the International Conference on Advances in Materials Processing and Manufacturing Applications (iCADMA 2020), held on November 5–6, 2020, at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India. iCADMA 2020 proceedings is divided into four topical tracks – Advanced Materials, Materials Manufacturing and Processing, Engineering Optimization and
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Generation, Detection and Processing of Terahertz Signals

Edited by Aritra Acharyya, Arindam Biswas, Palash Das ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book contains detailed descriptions and associated discussions regarding different generation, detection and signal processing techniques for the electrical and optical signals within the THz frequency spectrum (0.3–10 THz). It includes detailed reviews of some recently developed electronic and photonic devices for generating and detecting THz waves, potential materials for implementing THz ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book contains detailed descriptions and associated discussions regarding different generation, detection and signal processing techniques for the electrical and optical signals within the THz frequency spectrum (0.3–10 THz). It includes detailed reviews of some recently developed electronic and photonic devices for generating and detecting THz waves, potential materials for implementing THz
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Solar Cells and Modules

Edited by Arvind Shah ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the field of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules. In thirteen chapters, it addresses a wide range of topics including the spectrum of light received by PV devices, the basic functioning of a solar cell, and the physical factors limiting the efficiency of solar cells. It places particular emphasis on crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the field of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules. In thirteen chapters, it addresses a wide range of topics including the spectrum of light received by PV devices, the basic functioning of a solar cell, and the physical factors limiting the efficiency of solar cells. It places particular emphasis on crystalline silicon solar cells and modules,
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Aircraft Cryogenics

by Ernst Wolfgang Stautner, Kiruba S. Haran, Phillip J. Ansell, Constantinos Minas ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a step-by-step approach to the design of a cryogenic infrastructure required for superconducting, all-electric aircraft systems which is also partially applicable to liquid hydrogen fueled subsonic and hypersonic aircraft, as well as hybrids. While there is no shortage of publications on hydrogen fueled aircraft, this book puts the past journal literature through a magnifying glass ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book gives a step-by-step approach to the design of a cryogenic infrastructure required for superconducting, all-electric aircraft systems which is also partially applicable to liquid hydrogen fueled subsonic and hypersonic aircraft, as well as hybrids. While there is no shortage of publications on hydrogen fueled aircraft, this book puts the past journal literature through a magnifying glass
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Nanooptics and Nanoelectronics, Nanobiotechnology, and Their Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2023), August 16-19, 2023, Bukovel, Ukraine

Edited by Olena Fesenko, Leonid Yatsenko ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features contributions from participants of the 11th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO-2023) in Bukovel, Ukraine on August 16-19, 2023 organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features contributions from participants of the 11th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO-2023) in Bukovel, Ukraine on August 16-19, 2023 organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine,
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Superconductivity Centennial

by Rushan Han ...

Series Book 6 - Peking University-world Scientific Advanced Physics Series
This book covers the important contributions of the Chinese during the development of high-temperature superconductors (HTS). The study of Y-based HTS, which was the first to be reported internationally at a liquid nitrogen temperature above 90 K, has retained the world record for superconducting transition temperatures. The book covers the study of superconducting energy gap, microscopic electron ... Read more

$84.99 USD

This book covers the important contributions of the Chinese during the development of high-temperature superconductors (HTS). The study of Y-based HTS, which was the first to be reported internationally at a liquid nitrogen temperature above 90 K, has retained the world record for superconducting transition temperatures. The book covers the study of superconducting energy gap, microscopic electron
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Monte Carlo Simulation in Statistical Physics

An Introduction

by Kurt Binder, Dieter W. Heermann ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The sixth edition of this highly successful textbook provides a detailed introduction to Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics, which deals with the computer simulation of many-body systems in condensed matter physics and related fields of physics and beyond (traffic flows, stock market fluctuations, etc.). Using random numbers generated by a computer, these powerful simulation methods ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The sixth edition of this highly successful textbook provides a detailed introduction to Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics, which deals with the computer simulation of many-body systems in condensed matter physics and related fields of physics and beyond (traffic flows, stock market fluctuations, etc.). Using random numbers generated by a computer, these powerful simulation methods
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The Art of Molecular Dynamics Simulation

by D. C. Rapaport ...

The extremely powerful technique of molecular dynamics simulation involves solving the classical many-body problem in contexts relevant to the study of matter at the atomistic level. Since there is no alternative approach capable of handling this extremely broad range of problems at the required level of detail, molecular dynamics methods have proved themselves indispensable in both pure and ... Read more

$138.99 USD

The extremely powerful technique of molecular dynamics simulation involves solving the classical many-body problem in contexts relevant to the study of matter at the atomistic level. Since there is no alternative approach capable of handling this extremely broad range of problems at the required level of detail, molecular dynamics methods have proved themselves indispensable in both pure and
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Critical Phenomena in Loop Models

by Adam Nahum ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
When close to a continuous phase transition, many physical systems can usefully be mapped to ensembles of fluctuating loops, which might represent for example polymer rings, or line defects in a lattice magnet, or worldlines of quantum particles.'Loop models' provide a unifying geometric language for problems of this kind.This thesis aims to extend this language in two directions. The first part ... Read more

$89.99 USD

When close to a continuous phase transition, many physical systems can usefully be mapped to ensembles of fluctuating loops, which might represent for example polymer rings, or line defects in a lattice magnet, or worldlines of quantum particles.'Loop models' provide a unifying geometric language for problems of this kind.This thesis aims to extend this language in two directions. The first part
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Phase Interaction in the Metal - Oxide Melts - Gas -System

The Modeling of Structure, Properties and Processes

by Vladislav Boronenkov, Michael Zinigrad, Leopold Leontiev, Edward Pastukhov, Mikhail Shalimov, Sergey Shanchurov ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This monograph describes mathematical models that enable prediction of phase compositions for various technological processes, as developed on the base of a complex physico-chemical analysis of reaction. It studies thermodynamics and kinetics of specific stages of complex pyrometallurgical processes involving boron, carbon, sulfur, tungsten, phosphorus, and many more, as well as their exposure to ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This monograph describes mathematical models that enable prediction of phase compositions for various technological processes, as developed on the base of a complex physico-chemical analysis of reaction. It studies thermodynamics and kinetics of specific stages of complex pyrometallurgical processes involving boron, carbon, sulfur, tungsten, phosphorus, and many more, as well as their exposure to
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Laser Metal Deposition Process of Metals, Alloys, and Composite Materials

by Rasheedat Modupe Mahamood ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book highlights the industrial potential and explains the physics behind laser metal deposition (LMD) technology. It describes the laser metal deposition (LMD) process with the help of numerous diagrams and photographs of real-world process situations, ranging from the fabrication of parts to the repair of existing products, and includes case studies from current research in this field. ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book highlights the industrial potential and explains the physics behind laser metal deposition (LMD) technology. It describes the laser metal deposition (LMD) process with the help of numerous diagrams and photographs of real-world process situations, ranging from the fabrication of parts to the repair of existing products, and includes case studies from current research in this field.
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Endohedral Lithium-containing Fullerenes

Preparation, Derivatization, and Application

by Yutaka Matsuo, Hiroshi Okada, Hiroshi Ueno ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book describes the emergent endohedral metallofullerene, lithium-containing fullerene Li@C60, with an overview from its history to recent application research. The book covers synthesis, preparation, purification, structure, physical and chemical properties, derivatization, computational theoretical studies, and device application of Li@C60. Readers can learn cutting-edge nanotechnology of ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book describes the emergent endohedral metallofullerene, lithium-containing fullerene Li@C60, with an overview from its history to recent application research. The book covers synthesis, preparation, purification, structure, physical and chemical properties, derivatization, computational theoretical studies, and device application of Li@C60. Readers can learn cutting-edge nanotechnology of
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Mapping of Parent Hamiltonians

From Abelian and non-Abelian Quantum Hall States to Exact Models of Critical Spin Chains

by Martin Greiter ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This monograph introduces an exact model for a critical spin chain with arbitrary spin S, which includes the Haldane--Shastry model as the special case S=1/2. While spinons in the Haldane-Shastry model obey abelian half-fermi statistics, the spinons in the general model introduced here obey non-abelian statistics. This manifests itself through topological choices for the fractional momentum ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This monograph introduces an exact model for a critical spin chain with arbitrary spin S, which includes the Haldane--Shastry model as the special case S=1/2. While spinons in the Haldane-Shastry model obey abelian half-fermi statistics, the spinons in the general model introduced here obey non-abelian statistics. This manifests itself through topological choices for the fractional momentum
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Three-Dimensional Integration of Semiconductors

Processing, Materials, and Applications

Edited by Kazuo Kondo, Morihiro Kada, Kenji Takahashi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book starts with background concerning three-dimensional integration - including their low energy consumption and high speed image processing - and then proceeds to how to construct them and which materials to use in particular situations. The book covers numerous applications, including next generation smart phones, driving assistance systems, capsule endoscopes, homing missiles, and many ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book starts with background concerning three-dimensional integration - including their low energy consumption and high speed image processing - and then proceeds to how to construct them and which materials to use in particular situations. The book covers numerous applications, including next generation smart phones, driving assistance systems, capsule endoscopes, homing missiles, and many
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Electronic Structure Methods for Complex Materials

The orthogonalized linear combination of atomic orbitals

by Prof Wai-Yim Ching, Dr Paul Rulis ...

Density functional theory (DFT) has blossomed in the past few decades into a powerful tool that is used by experimentalists and theoreticians alike. This book highlights the extensive contributions that the DFT-based OLCAO method has made to progress in this field, and it demonstrates its competitiveness for performing ab initio calculations on large and complex models of practical systems. A ... Read more

$131.99 USD

Density functional theory (DFT) has blossomed in the past few decades into a powerful tool that is used by experimentalists and theoreticians alike. This book highlights the extensive contributions that the DFT-based OLCAO method has made to progress in this field, and it demonstrates its competitiveness for performing ab initio calculations on large and complex models of practical systems. A
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