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Nanomaterials and Their Applications

Edited by Zishan Husain Khan ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book focuses on the latest advances in the field of nanomaterials and their applications, and provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of research in this rapidly developing field. The book comprises chapters exploring various aspects of nanomaterials. Given the depth and breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable guide for researchers and students working in the area of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book focuses on the latest advances in the field of nanomaterials and their applications, and provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of research in this rapidly developing field. The book comprises chapters exploring various aspects of nanomaterials. Given the depth and breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable guide for researchers and students working in the area of
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Holographic Entanglement Entropy

by Mukund Rangamani, Tadashi Takayanagi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the field of holographic entanglement entropy. Within the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence, it is shown how quantum entanglement is computed by the area of certain extremal surfaces. The general lessons one can learn from this connection are drawn out for quantum field theories, many-body physics, and quantum gravity. An overview ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the field of holographic entanglement entropy. Within the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence, it is shown how quantum entanglement is computed by the area of certain extremal surfaces. The general lessons one can learn from this connection are drawn out for quantum field theories, many-body physics, and quantum gravity. An overview
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Intermediate-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Materials and Applications

by Moses O. Tadé, Zongping Shao ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book discusses recent advances in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs), focusing on material development and design, mechanism study, reaction kinetics and practical applications. It consists of five chapters presenting different types of reactions and materials employed in electrolytes, cathodes, anodes, interconnects and sealants for IT-SOFCs. It also includes two ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book discusses recent advances in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs), focusing on material development and design, mechanism study, reaction kinetics and practical applications. It consists of five chapters presenting different types of reactions and materials employed in electrolytes, cathodes, anodes, interconnects and sealants for IT-SOFCs. It also includes two
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Self-healing Materials

Edited by Martin D. Hager, Sybrand van der Zwaag, Ulrich S. Schubert ...

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

$188.09 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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IUTAM Symposium on Recent Advances in Moving Boundary Problems in Mechanics

Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Moving Boundary Problems, Christchurch, New Zealand, February 12-15, 2018

Edited by Stefanie Gutschmidt, James N. Hewett, Mathieu Sellier ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Many problems in mechanics involve deformable domains with moving boundaries, including fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, flows over soft tissues and textiles, or flows involving accretion/erosion to name but a few. The presence of a moving boundary presents considerable challenges when it comes to modelling and understanding the underlying system dynamics. This proceedings volume ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Many problems in mechanics involve deformable domains with moving boundaries, including fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, flows over soft tissues and textiles, or flows involving accretion/erosion to name but a few. The presence of a moving boundary presents considerable challenges when it comes to modelling and understanding the underlying system dynamics. This proceedings volume
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Liquid Crystal Colloids

by Igor Muševič ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book brings together the many concepts and discoveries in liquid crystal colloids contributed over the last twenty years and scattered across numerous articles and book chapters. It provides both a historical overview of the development of the field and a clear perspective on the future applications in photonics.The book covers all phenomena observed in liquid crystal colloids with an ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book brings together the many concepts and discoveries in liquid crystal colloids contributed over the last twenty years and scattered across numerous articles and book chapters. It provides both a historical overview of the development of the field and a clear perspective on the future applications in photonics.The book covers all phenomena observed in liquid crystal colloids with an
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Theory of Strongly Correlated Systems

An Introduction to Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev Model

by Rishabh Jha ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an analytically tractable framework for exploring strongly correlated quantum systems beyond conventional paradigms such as Landau’s Fermi liquid theory. This book offers a pedagogical and self-contained introduction to SYK physics, emphasizing its role in describing strange metals—systems with linear-in-temperature resistivity, Planckian dissipation, and quasiparticle breakdown ... Read more

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This book provides an analytically tractable framework for exploring strongly correlated quantum systems beyond conventional paradigms such as Landau’s Fermi liquid theory. This book offers a pedagogical and self-contained introduction to SYK physics, emphasizing its role in describing strange metals—systems with linear-in-temperature resistivity, Planckian dissipation, and quasiparticle breakdown
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Mars, planète habitable

Entretien avec Alexandre Mangeot

by Étienne Tellier, Alexandre Mangeot ...

Series Book 2 - Conquest.Space
Fouler la « Planète Rouge », un rêve qui deviendra bientôt réalitéAlors qu’il était encore au collège, Alexandre Mangeot affirmait sans ciller à ses camarades de classe : « Un jour, j’irai sur Mars ! » Le jeune homme, qui n’a jamais dévié de sa route, finit aujourd’hui un post-doctorat en propulsion spatiale. En 2014, il a été sélectionné pour participer à une simulation de la Mars Society, une ... Read more

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Fouler la « Planète Rouge », un rêve qui deviendra bientôt réalitéAlors qu’il était encore au collège, Alexandre Mangeot affirmait sans ciller à ses camarades de classe : « Un jour, j’irai sur Mars ! » Le jeune homme, qui n’a jamais dévié de sa route, finit aujourd’hui un post-doctorat en propulsion spatiale. En 2014, il a été sélectionné pour participer à une simulation de la Mars Society, une
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High-Speed Steel After Tempering and Electron Beam Processing

Structure and Properties

by Aleksandr I. Potekaev, Victor E. Gromov, Yurii F. Ivanov, Sergey A. Nevskii, Sergey V. Konovalov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents modern concepts of the formation of structural-phase states, defect structure, and properties of high-speed steel 1.3355 after high-temperature tempering and electron-beam treatment (EBT). It employs methods of modern physical materials science, particularly transmission electron microscopy, to establish quantitative parameters of structure, phase composition, and fine ... Read more

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This book presents modern concepts of the formation of structural-phase states, defect structure, and properties of high-speed steel 1.3355 after high-temperature tempering and electron-beam treatment (EBT). It employs methods of modern physical materials science, particularly transmission electron microscopy, to establish quantitative parameters of structure, phase composition, and fine
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Sketches of Physics

The Celebration Collection

Edited by Roberta Citro, Maciej Lewenstein, Angel Rubio, Wolfgang P. Schleich, James D. Wells, Gary P. Zank ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a journey through the wonders of physics, the special thousandth volume of the renowned Lecture Notes in Physics book series. From quantum physics to solar physics, this volume showcases the beauty of physics in various fields. Written by series editors and colleagues, these essays are accessible to non-specialists and graduate-level students alike, making for an intriguing read for ... Read more

$80.09 USD

This book is a journey through the wonders of physics, the special thousandth volume of the renowned Lecture Notes in Physics book series. From quantum physics to solar physics, this volume showcases the beauty of physics in various fields. Written by series editors and colleagues, these essays are accessible to non-specialists and graduate-level students alike, making for an intriguing read for
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Advanced Functional Materials for Optical and Hazardous Sensing

Synthesis and Applications

Edited by Rakesh Kumar Sonker, Kedar Singh, Rajendra Sonkawade ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the significance and usefulness of nanomaterials for the development of sensing devices and their real-life applications. The book also addresses various means of synthesizing functional materials, e.g., hydrothermal deposition process, electrospinning, Ostwald ripening, sputtering heterogeneous deposition, liquid-phase preparation, the vapor deposition approach, and aerosol ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book highlights the significance and usefulness of nanomaterials for the development of sensing devices and their real-life applications. The book also addresses various means of synthesizing functional materials, e.g., hydrothermal deposition process, electrospinning, Ostwald ripening, sputtering heterogeneous deposition, liquid-phase preparation, the vapor deposition approach, and aerosol
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Beyond Classical Physics

by Mark A. Cunningham ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This undergraduate textbook discusses the nature of the microscopic universe from a modern perspective, based on Einstein's notions of relativity and Noether's proof of the emergence of conservation laws from symmetries of the equations of motion. These ideas drove the development of the Standard Model of particle physics and subsequent attempts to define a unified (string) theory. The second half ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This undergraduate textbook discusses the nature of the microscopic universe from a modern perspective, based on Einstein's notions of relativity and Noether's proof of the emergence of conservation laws from symmetries of the equations of motion. These ideas drove the development of the Standard Model of particle physics and subsequent attempts to define a unified (string) theory. The second half
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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

$170.09 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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A Concise Course on the Theory of Classical Liquids

Basics and Selected Topics

by Andrés Santos ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This short primer offers non-specialist readers a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the field of classical fluids – providing both fundamental information and a number of selected topics to bridge the gap between the basics and ongoing research.In particular, hard-sphere systems represent a favorite playground in statistical mechanics, both in and out of equilibrium, as they represent the ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This short primer offers non-specialist readers a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the field of classical fluids – providing both fundamental information and a number of selected topics to bridge the gap between the basics and ongoing research.In particular, hard-sphere systems represent a favorite playground in statistical mechanics, both in and out of equilibrium, as they represent the
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Mechanics of Soft Materials

by Konstantin Volokh ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a concise introduction to soft matter modelling, together with an up-to-date review of the continuum mechanical description of soft and biological materials, from the basics to the latest scientific materials. It also includes multi-physics descriptions, such as chemo-, thermo-, and electro-mechanical coupling.The new edition includes a new chapter on fractures as well as ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book provides a concise introduction to soft matter modelling, together with an up-to-date review of the continuum mechanical description of soft and biological materials, from the basics to the latest scientific materials. It also includes multi-physics descriptions, such as chemo-, thermo-, and electro-mechanical coupling.The new edition includes a new chapter on fractures as well as
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Silicon Semiconductor Technology

Processing and Integration of Microelectronic Devices

by Ulrich Hilleringmann ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The book presents the basic steps and the technical implementation of individual processes for microelectronic circuit integration in silicon. Interaction and influences of e. g. oxidation, etching, doping and thermal processes for integrating CMOS- and Bipolar circuits are discussed in detail, beginning with the purification of silicon up to the encapsulated integrated circuit. It includes modern ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The book presents the basic steps and the technical implementation of individual processes for microelectronic circuit integration in silicon. Interaction and influences of e. g. oxidation, etching, doping and thermal processes for integrating CMOS- and Bipolar circuits are discussed in detail, beginning with the purification of silicon up to the encapsulated integrated circuit. It includes modern
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Fractional Derivative Modeling in Mechanics and Engineering

by Wen Chen, HongGuang Sun, Xicheng Li ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This textbook highlights the theory of fractional calculus and its wide applications in mechanics and engineering. It describes in details the research findings in using fractional calculus methods for modeling and numerical simulation of complex mechanical behavior. It covers the mathematical basis of fractional calculus, the relationship between fractal and fractional calculus, unconventional ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This textbook highlights the theory of fractional calculus and its wide applications in mechanics and engineering. It describes in details the research findings in using fractional calculus methods for modeling and numerical simulation of complex mechanical behavior. It covers the mathematical basis of fractional calculus, the relationship between fractal and fractional calculus, unconventional
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Scanning Probe Microscopy

The Lab on a Tip

by Ernst Meyer, Roland Bennewitz, Hans J. Hug ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Written by three leading experts in the field, this book describes and explains all essential aspects of scanning probe microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the experimental design and procedures required to optimize the performance of the various methods described. The book covers not only the physical principles behind this popular technique, but also tackles questions on instrument design, the ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Written by three leading experts in the field, this book describes and explains all essential aspects of scanning probe microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the experimental design and procedures required to optimize the performance of the various methods described. The book covers not only the physical principles behind this popular technique, but also tackles questions on instrument design, the
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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics

ICRAFMN-2025; 29-31 Oct.; Bangkok, Thailand

Edited by Weerachai Chaiworapuek, Chawalit Kittichaikarn, Deepshikha Bhargav, Dharmendra Tripathi, Rajashekhar V. Choudhari, Jagrati Sahariya, Worapong Sawangsri, Chinnathan Areeprasert ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics—ICRAFMN-2025, held from 29th to 31st October at Bangkok in Thailand. It contains a curated collection of scholarly contributions that reflect the convergence of contemporary research and innovation in the fields of fluid mechanics, nanoelectronics, mathematics, ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics—ICRAFMN-2025, held from 29th to 31st October at Bangkok in Thailand. It contains a curated collection of scholarly contributions that reflect the convergence of contemporary research and innovation in the fields of fluid mechanics, nanoelectronics, mathematics,
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Quantum Theory of Many-Body Systems

Techniques and Applications

by Alexandre Zagoskin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This text presents a self-contained treatment of the physics of many-body systems from the point of view of condensed matter. The approach, quite traditionally, uses the mathematical formalism of quasiparticles and Green’s functions. In particular, it covers all the important diagram techniques for normal and superconducting systems, including the zero-temperature perturbation theory and the ... Read more

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This text presents a self-contained treatment of the physics of many-body systems from the point of view of condensed matter. The approach, quite traditionally, uses the mathematical formalism of quasiparticles and Green’s functions. In particular, it covers all the important diagram techniques for normal and superconducting systems, including the zero-temperature perturbation theory and the
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Observation of Superconductivity in Epitaxially Grown Atomic Layers

In Situ Electrical Transport Measurements

by Satoru Ichinokura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents first observations of superconductivity in one- or two-atomic-scale thin layer materials. The thesis begins with a historical overview of superconductivity and the electronic structure of two-dimensional materials, and mentions that these key ingredients lead to the possibility of the two-dimensional superconductor with high phase-transition temperature and critical magnetic ... Read more

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This thesis presents first observations of superconductivity in one- or two-atomic-scale thin layer materials. The thesis begins with a historical overview of superconductivity and the electronic structure of two-dimensional materials, and mentions that these key ingredients lead to the possibility of the two-dimensional superconductor with high phase-transition temperature and critical magnetic
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Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials

ICAMEM 2023, 15–18 December, Bangkok, Thailand

Edited by Laichang Zhang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 12th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM2023), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 15 to 18, 2023. ICAMEM has been a prominent platform for sharing current and emerging materials and devices research for over 11 years between researchers and professionals from industry, research laboratories, and ... Read more

$269.99 USD

This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 12th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM2023), held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 15 to 18, 2023. ICAMEM has been a prominent platform for sharing current and emerging materials and devices research for over 11 years between researchers and professionals from industry, research laboratories, and
... Read more
Handbook of Optical Constants of Solids

Volume 2

Edited by Edward D. Palik ...

This handbook--a sequel to the widely used Handbook of Optical Constants of Solids--contains critical reviews and tabulated values of indexes of refraction (n) and extinction coefficients (k) for almost 50 materials that were not covered in the original handbook. For each material, the best known n and k values have been carefully tabulated, from the x-ray to millimeter-wave region of the spectrum ... Read more

$84.99 USD

This handbook--a sequel to the widely used Handbook of Optical Constants of Solids--contains critical reviews and tabulated values of indexes of refraction (n) and extinction coefficients (k) for almost 50 materials that were not covered in the original handbook. For each material, the best known n and k values have been carefully tabulated, from the x-ray to millimeter-wave region of the spectrum
... Read more
Transport Properties of Concrete

Measurements and Applications

by Peter A. Claisse ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Transport Properties of Concrete covers how to measure the ability of ions and fluids to move through concrete material, and how to use the results to model performance. These transport properties largely determine the durability of concrete and of steel embedded within it, as well as the effectiveness of structures such as landfill containment barriers. The book begins by explaining in detail ... Read more

$211.99 USD

Transport Properties of Concrete covers how to measure the ability of ions and fluids to move through concrete material, and how to use the results to model performance. These transport properties largely determine the durability of concrete and of steel embedded within it, as well as the effectiveness of structures such as landfill containment barriers. The book begins by explaining in detail
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