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Materials Science: Theory and Engineering

by Nestor Perez ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook presents a compilation of class-tested materials and the results of research on a range of topics in into one comprehensive volume for readers engaged in the materials science and engineering aspects of phase transformation in metals. Accordingly, this is a suitable textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This textbook presents a compilation of class-tested materials and the results of research on a range of topics in into one comprehensive volume for readers engaged in the materials science and engineering aspects of phase transformation in metals. Accordingly, this is a suitable textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials science,
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Hierarchical Macromolecular Structures: 60 Years after the Staudinger Nobel Prize I

Edited by Virgil Percec ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples,
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Polymer Crystallization I

From Chain Microstructure to Processing

Edited by Finizia Auriemma, Giovanni Carlo Alfonso, Claudio De Rosa ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important ... Read more

$287.99 USD

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important
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One-Dimensional Microwave Photonic Crystals

New Applications

by D.A. Usanov, S.A. Nikitov, A.V. Skripal, D.V. Ponomarev ...

Explores theoretical and experimental studies of the properties of one-dimensional photonic crystals. The authors also consider the possibilities of controlling the characteristics of microwave photonic crystals with the help of electric and magnetic fields and provide examples of new fields of application of microwave photonic crystals. They review measurements of the parameters of layered ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Explores theoretical and experimental studies of the properties of one-dimensional photonic crystals. The authors also consider the possibilities of controlling the characteristics of microwave photonic crystals with the help of electric and magnetic fields and provide examples of new fields of application of microwave photonic crystals. They review measurements of the parameters of layered
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Parameter-Centric Scaled FET Devices

Physics Based Perspectives and Attributes

by Nabil Shovon Ashraf ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
Parameters that determine the performance of silicon-based Field Effect Transistors (FET) devices in the presence of degenerate doping, often are not modeled properly and so require precise analysis to improve modeling accuracy. The book is focused on the extraction of parameters for silicon-based FET models that critically determine the FET performance at room temperature as well as at very low ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Parameters that determine the performance of silicon-based Field Effect Transistors (FET) devices in the presence of degenerate doping, often are not modeled properly and so require precise analysis to improve modeling accuracy. The book is focused on the extraction of parameters for silicon-based FET models that critically determine the FET performance at room temperature as well as at very low
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A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices

Three-Electrodes Amperometric Biosensor Approach

by Jordi Colomer-Farrarons, Pere MIRIBEL ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices presents the conception and prototype realization of a Self-Powered architecture for subcutaneous detector devices. The architecture is designed to work as a true/false (event detector) or threshold level alarm of some substances, ions, etc... that are detected through a three-electrodes amperometric BioSensor ... Read more

$89.99 USD

A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices presents the conception and prototype realization of a Self-Powered architecture for subcutaneous detector devices. The architecture is designed to work as a true/false (event detector) or threshold level alarm of some substances, ions, etc... that are detected through a three-electrodes amperometric BioSensor
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Tungsten Carbides

Structure, Properties and Application in Hardmetals

by Aleksandr I. Gusev, Alexey S. Kurlov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book embraces the entire range of problems associated with phase equilibria in “tungsten – carbon” binary system and related ternary systems, nonstoichiometry, disorder and order in different tungsten carbides, electronic and crystal structure of these carbides.The main application of tungsten carbides is constituent in hardmetals for cutting tools. In the last 20 years, the most active ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book embraces the entire range of problems associated with phase equilibria in “tungsten – carbon” binary system and related ternary systems, nonstoichiometry, disorder and order in different tungsten carbides, electronic and crystal structure of these carbides.The main application of tungsten carbides is constituent in hardmetals for cutting tools. In the last 20 years, the most active
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Handbook of the Physics of Thin-Film Solar Cells

by Karl W. Böer ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This handbook is a compendium giving a comprehensive description of the basics of semiconductor physics relevant to the design and analysis of thin film solar cell materials. It starts from the basics of material science, describing the material and its growth, defect and electrical properties, the basics of its interaction with photons and the involved statistics, proceeding to space charge ... Read more

$530.99 USD

This handbook is a compendium giving a comprehensive description of the basics of semiconductor physics relevant to the design and analysis of thin film solar cell materials. It starts from the basics of material science, describing the material and its growth, defect and electrical properties, the basics of its interaction with photons and the involved statistics, proceeding to space charge
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Introduction to Nano

Basics to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Edited by Chandan Kumar Sarkar, Amretashis Sengupta ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers the basics of nanotechnology and provides a solid understanding of the subject. Starting from a brush-up of the basic quantum mechanics and materials science, the book helps to gradually build up understanding of the various effects of quantum confinement, optical-electronic properties of nanoparticles and major nanomaterials. The book covers the various physical, chemical and ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book covers the basics of nanotechnology and provides a solid understanding of the subject. Starting from a brush-up of the basic quantum mechanics and materials science, the book helps to gradually build up understanding of the various effects of quantum confinement, optical-electronic properties of nanoparticles and major nanomaterials. The book covers the various physical, chemical and
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The Physics of Computing

by Luca Gammaitoni ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a self-contained introduction to the physics of computing, by addressing the fundamental underlying principles that involve the act of computing, regardless of the actual machine that is used to compute. Questions like “what is the minimum energy required to perform a computation?”, “what is the ultimate computational speed that a computer can achieve?” or “how long can a memory ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents a self-contained introduction to the physics of computing, by addressing the fundamental underlying principles that involve the act of computing, regardless of the actual machine that is used to compute. Questions like “what is the minimum energy required to perform a computation?”, “what is the ultimate computational speed that a computer can achieve?” or “how long can a memory
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Design Automation of Quantum Computers

Edited by Rasit O. Topaloglu ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides readers with a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference to the design automation aspects of quantum computers. Given roadmaps calling for quantum computers with 2000 qubits in a few years, readers will benefit from the practical implementation aspects covered in this book. The authors discuss real hardware to the extent possible.Provides an up-to-date, single-source reference ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book provides readers with a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference to the design automation aspects of quantum computers. Given roadmaps calling for quantum computers with 2000 qubits in a few years, readers will benefit from the practical implementation aspects covered in this book. The authors discuss real hardware to the extent possible.Provides an up-to-date, single-source reference
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Modern Semiconductor Physics and Device Applications

by Vitalii Dugaev, Vladimir Litvinov ...

This textbook provides a theoretical background for contemporary trends in solid-state theory and semiconductor device physics. It discusses advanced methods of quantum mechanics and field theory and is therefore primarily intended for graduate students in theoretical and experimental physics who have already studied electrodynamics, statistical physics, and quantum mechanics. It also relates ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This textbook provides a theoretical background for contemporary trends in solid-state theory and semiconductor device physics. It discusses advanced methods of quantum mechanics and field theory and is therefore primarily intended for graduate students in theoretical and experimental physics who have already studied electrodynamics, statistical physics, and quantum mechanics. It also relates
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Fundamentals of Inhomogeneous Fluids

Edited by Douglas Henderson ...

A monograph examining recent progress in the field of inhomogeneous fluids, focusing on the theoretical - as well as experimental - techniques used. It presents the comprehensive theory of first-order phase transitions, including melting, and contains numerous figures, tables and display equations.;The contributors treat such subjects as: exact sum rules for inhomogenous fluids, explaining density ... Read more

$415.99 USD

A monograph examining recent progress in the field of inhomogeneous fluids, focusing on the theoretical - as well as experimental - techniques used. It presents the comprehensive theory of first-order phase transitions, including melting, and contains numerous figures, tables and display equations.;The contributors treat such subjects as: exact sum rules for inhomogenous fluids, explaining density
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Electrospinning for High Performance Sensors

Edited by Antonella Macagnano, Emiliano Zampetti, Erich Kny ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book aims to present the different aspects of electrospinning for designing and fabricating high performing materials for sensors applied in gaseous and liquid environments. Since electrospinning is a versatile and inexpensive manufacturing technology, the book emphasizes the industrial applications perspective. The volume is an edited collection of the most recent and encouraging results ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book aims to present the different aspects of electrospinning for designing and fabricating high performing materials for sensors applied in gaseous and liquid environments. Since electrospinning is a versatile and inexpensive manufacturing technology, the book emphasizes the industrial applications perspective. The volume is an edited collection of the most recent and encouraging results
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From Single Molecules to Nanoscopically Structured Materials

Edited by Thomas Basché, Klaus Müllen, Manfred Schmidt ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Mechanical Properties of Single Molecules and Polymer Aggregates Rüdiger Berger, Kurt Binder, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Mark Helm, Katharina Landfester, Wolfgang Paul (Halle), Peter Virnau. Optical Properties of Individual Molecular Aggregates and Nano Particles Thomas Basché, Hans-Jürgen Butt, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Klaus Müllen, Harald Paulsen, Carsten Sönnichsen, Rudolf Zentel. ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Mechanical Properties of Single Molecules and Polymer Aggregates Rüdiger Berger, Kurt Binder, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Mark Helm, Katharina Landfester, Wolfgang Paul (Halle), Peter Virnau. Optical Properties of Individual Molecular Aggregates and Nano Particles Thomas Basché, Hans-Jürgen Butt, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Klaus Müllen, Harald Paulsen, Carsten Sönnichsen, Rudolf Zentel.
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A Computational Non-commutative Geometry Program for Disordered Topological Insulators

by Emil Prodan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work presents a computational program based on the principles of non-commutative geometry and showcases several applications to topological insulators. Noncommutative geometry has been originally proposed by Jean Bellissard as a theoretical framework for the investigation of homogeneous condensed matter systems. Recently, this approach has been successfully applied to topological insulators, ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This work presents a computational program based on the principles of non-commutative geometry and showcases several applications to topological insulators. Noncommutative geometry has been originally proposed by Jean Bellissard as a theoretical framework for the investigation of homogeneous condensed matter systems. Recently, this approach has been successfully applied to topological insulators,
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High-Entropy Alloys

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Michael C. Gao, Jien-Wei Yeh, Peter K. Liaw, Yong Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a systematic and comprehensive description of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). The authors summarize key properties of HEAs from the perspective of both fundamental understanding and applications, which are supported by in-depth analyses. The book also contains computational modeling in tackling HEAs, which help elucidate the formation mechanisms and properties of HEAs from various ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive description of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). The authors summarize key properties of HEAs from the perspective of both fundamental understanding and applications, which are supported by in-depth analyses. The book also contains computational modeling in tackling HEAs, which help elucidate the formation mechanisms and properties of HEAs from various
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Crystal Growth For Beginners: Fundamentals Of Nucleation, Crystal Growth And Epitaxy (Third Edition)

by Ivan Vesselinov Markov ...

'The book is well organized and is pedagogical. By discussing crystallization in pure systems, the author introduces and describes the important concepts, physical parameters and theoretical models pertaining to nucleation and growth of crystals … If you are a young investigator or a graduate student whose research involves understanding the fundamentals of crystallization including nucleation and ... Read more

$44.99 USD

'The book is well organized and is pedagogical. By discussing crystallization in pure systems, the author introduces and describes the important concepts, physical parameters and theoretical models pertaining to nucleation and growth of crystals … If you are a young investigator or a graduate student whose research involves understanding the fundamentals of crystallization including nucleation and
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Nanodroplets

Edited by Zhiming M. Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Nanodroplets, the basis of complex and advanced nanostructures such as quantum rings, quantum dots and quantum dot clusters for future electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, have attracted the interdisciplinary interest of chemists, physicists and engineers. This book combines experimental and theoretical analyses of nanosized droplets which reveal many attractive properties. ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Nanodroplets, the basis of complex and advanced nanostructures such as quantum rings, quantum dots and quantum dot clusters for future electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, have attracted the interdisciplinary interest of chemists, physicists and engineers. This book combines experimental and theoretical analyses of nanosized droplets which reveal many attractive properties.
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Dual-Mode Electro-photonic Silicon Biosensors

by José Juan Colás ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This highly interdisciplinary thesis reports on two innovative photonic biosensors that combine multiple simultaneous measurements to provide unique insights into the activity and structure of surface immobilized biological molecules. In addition, it presents a new silicon photonic biosensor that exploits two cascaded resonant sensors to provide two independent measurements of a biological layer ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This highly interdisciplinary thesis reports on two innovative photonic biosensors that combine multiple simultaneous measurements to provide unique insights into the activity and structure of surface immobilized biological molecules. In addition, it presents a new silicon photonic biosensor that exploits two cascaded resonant sensors to provide two independent measurements of a biological layer
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D(X) Centres and other Metastable Defects in Semiconductors, Proceedings of the INT Symposium, Mauterndorf, Austria, 18-22 February 1991

Edited by W. Jantsch, R.A. Stradling ...

Since the first reports on metastable defects in III-V and II-VI compound semiconductors appeared in the late 1960s, the number of reports on defects with metastable states has been growing at an ever increasing rate. D(X)-center and other metastability defects cause many technical problems that are exacerbated by the uncertainty and controversy surrounding the mechanisms that cause them. A lively ... Read more

$233.99 USD

Since the first reports on metastable defects in III-V and II-VI compound semiconductors appeared in the late 1960s, the number of reports on defects with metastable states has been growing at an ever increasing rate. D(X)-center and other metastability defects cause many technical problems that are exacerbated by the uncertainty and controversy surrounding the mechanisms that cause them. A lively
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Pushing the Boundaries

A Conversation with Freeman Dyson

by Howard Burton ...

Series series Ideas Roadshow Conversations
This book is based on an in-depth conversation with former mathematical physicist and writer Freeman Dyson (1923-2020), who was one of the most celebrated polymaths of our age. Freeman Dyson had his academic home for more than 60 years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He has reshaped thinking in fields from math to astrophysics to medicine, while pondering nuclear-propelled ... Read more

$2.99 USD

This book is based on an in-depth conversation with former mathematical physicist and writer Freeman Dyson (1923-2020), who was one of the most celebrated polymaths of our age. Freeman Dyson had his academic home for more than 60 years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He has reshaped thinking in fields from math to astrophysics to medicine, while pondering nuclear-propelled
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Theorie der Fermiflüssigkeit in Metallen

Ein kompakter Überblick als Einführung in die Theoretische Festkörperphysik

by Michael Kinza ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses essential bietet einen kompakten Einstieg in die Theorie der Fermiflüssigkeit für Physikstudierende im Hauptstudium. Sie bildet die Grundlage für ein Verständnis der Theoretischen Festkörperphysik und ist Bestandteil jeder Einführungsvorlesung zu diesem Thema. Nach einem kurzen Überblick über das Sommerfeld-Modell der Metalle wird das Konzept des Quasiteilchens eingeführt. In ausführlichen ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Dieses essential bietet einen kompakten Einstieg in die Theorie der Fermiflüssigkeit für Physikstudierende im Hauptstudium. Sie bildet die Grundlage für ein Verständnis der Theoretischen Festkörperphysik und ist Bestandteil jeder Einführungsvorlesung zu diesem Thema. Nach einem kurzen Überblick über das Sommerfeld-Modell der Metalle wird das Konzept des Quasiteilchens eingeführt. In ausführlichen
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Energy Generation and Storage with Soft Materials

Edited by Ayse Bedeloğlu, Yasin Altin ...

Series Book 24 - Soft Matter Series
In the pursuit of sustainable and innovative energy technologies, soft materials are emerging as a transformative paradigm. This comprehensive text examines the dynamic interplay between soft materials and energy science, revealing the immense potential of liquids, polymers, colloids, and biomaterials in shaping the future of energy generation and storage.From flexible solar cells and advanced ... Read more

$251.99 USD

In the pursuit of sustainable and innovative energy technologies, soft materials are emerging as a transformative paradigm. This comprehensive text examines the dynamic interplay between soft materials and energy science, revealing the immense potential of liquids, polymers, colloids, and biomaterials in shaping the future of energy generation and storage.From flexible solar cells and advanced
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