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Mathematical Modeling in Mechanics of Granular Materials

by Oxana Sadovskaya, Vladimir Sadovskii, Holm Altenbach ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This monograph contains original results in the field of mathematical and numerical modeling of mechanical behavior of granular materials and materials with different strengths. It proposes new models helping to define zones of the strain localization. The book shows how to analyze processes of the propagation of elastic and elastic-plastic waves in loosened materials, and constructs models of ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This monograph contains original results in the field of mathematical and numerical modeling of mechanical behavior of granular materials and materials with different strengths. It proposes new models helping to define zones of the strain localization. The book shows how to analyze processes of the propagation of elastic and elastic-plastic waves in loosened materials, and constructs models of
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Physics of Quantum Rings

Edited by Vladimir M. Fomin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book represents quantum rings as special class of modern high-tech materials structures at the nanoscale. It deals, in particular, with their formation by molecular beam epitaxy and droplet epitaxy of semiconductors, their topology-driven electronic, optical and magnetic properties. Highly complex theoretical models are developed to adequately explain the specific features of quantum rings. ... Read more

$134.09 USD

The book represents quantum rings as special class of modern high-tech materials structures at the nanoscale. It deals, in particular, with their formation by molecular beam epitaxy and droplet epitaxy of semiconductors, their topology-driven electronic, optical and magnetic properties. Highly complex theoretical models are developed to adequately explain the specific features of quantum rings.
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Introduction to Photocatalysis

Fundamentals and Applications

by Tahir Iqbal Awan, Sumera Afsheen, Iqra Maryam ...

Explore the intriguing world of photocatalysis with Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications. This book explores the complexities of photocatalytic processes, investigating the contributing elements, nano-photocatalyst manufacturing methodologies, and their wide applications in the energy and environmental sectors.Additionally, sophisticated modification approaches that may be ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Explore the intriguing world of photocatalysis with Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications. This book explores the complexities of photocatalytic processes, investigating the contributing elements, nano-photocatalyst manufacturing methodologies, and their wide applications in the energy and environmental sectors.Additionally, sophisticated modification approaches that may be
... Read more
Fundamentals of Soft Matter Science

by Linda S. Hirst ...

This revised edition continues to provide the most approachable introduction to the structure, characteristics, and everyday applications of soft matter. It begins with a substantially revised overview of the underlying physics and chemistry common to soft materials. Subsequent chapters comprehensively address the different classes of soft materials, from liquid crystals to surfactants, polymers, ... Read more

$132.99 USD

This revised edition continues to provide the most approachable introduction to the structure, characteristics, and everyday applications of soft matter. It begins with a substantially revised overview of the underlying physics and chemistry common to soft materials. Subsequent chapters comprehensively address the different classes of soft materials, from liquid crystals to surfactants, polymers,
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Handbook of Superconductivity

Characterization and Applications, Volume Three

Edited by David A. Cardwell, David C. Larbalestier, Aleksander Braginski ...

This is the last of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity*.* The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world. Viable applications of ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This is the last of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity*.* The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world. Viable applications of
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Handbook of Superconductivity

Processing and Cryogenics, Volume Two

Edited by David A. Cardwell, David C. Larbalestier, Aleksander Braginski ...

This is the second of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity. The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world where a single, coherent ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This is the second of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity. The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world where a single, coherent
... Read more
Theory and Application of Secondary Electron Emission

Edited by Wanzhao Cui, Guobao Feng ...

Series series Space Science, Technology and Application Series
This book examines the physical mechanisms of secondary electrons and recent developments, focusing on the theory and applications of secondary electron emission and suppression technology.With the development of the modern information industry, space microwave technology, new materials, devices, and high-precision processing methods, secondary electron emission and its applications face new ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book examines the physical mechanisms of secondary electrons and recent developments, focusing on the theory and applications of secondary electron emission and suppression technology.With the development of the modern information industry, space microwave technology, new materials, devices, and high-precision processing methods, secondary electron emission and its applications face new
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Beyond the Standard Model of Particle Physics

by Shaaban Khalil ...

Series series Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation
Beyond the Standard Model: Advanced Theories in Particle Physics provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in the field, as well as the theories and models that are being developed to explain the unexplained phenomena in the universe. It also discusses the experiments and observations that are being conducted to test these theories, and the potential implications for our ... Read more

$159.99 USD

Beyond the Standard Model: Advanced Theories in Particle Physics provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in the field, as well as the theories and models that are being developed to explain the unexplained phenomena in the universe. It also discusses the experiments and observations that are being conducted to test these theories, and the potential implications for our
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Statistical Mechanics of Liquids and Solutions

Intermolecular Forces, Structure and Surface Interactions Volume I

by Roland Kjellander ...

The statistical mechanical theory of liquids and solutions is a fundamental area of physical sciences with important implications for many industrial applications. This book shows how you can start from basic laws for the interactions and motions of microscopic particles and calculate how macroscopic systems of these particles behave, thereby explaining properties of matter at the scale that we ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The statistical mechanical theory of liquids and solutions is a fundamental area of physical sciences with important implications for many industrial applications. This book shows how you can start from basic laws for the interactions and motions of microscopic particles and calculate how macroscopic systems of these particles behave, thereby explaining properties of matter at the scale that we
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Advances in 3D Bioprinting

Edited by Roger J. Narayan ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
"3D bioprinting" refers to processes in which an additive manufacturing approach is used to create devices for medical applications. This volume considers exciting applications for 3D bioprinting, including its use in manufacturing artificial tissues, surgical models, and orthopedic implants.The book includes chapters from leaders in the field on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, biomedical ... Read more

$68.99 USD

"3D bioprinting" refers to processes in which an additive manufacturing approach is used to create devices for medical applications. This volume considers exciting applications for 3D bioprinting, including its use in manufacturing artificial tissues, surgical models, and orthopedic implants.The book includes chapters from leaders in the field on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, biomedical
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Nuclear Theory in the Age of Multimessenger Astronomy

Edited by Omar Benhar, Alessandro Lovato, Andrea Maselli, Francesco Pannarale ...

Over the last decade, astrophysical observations of neutron stars — both as isolated and binary sources — have paved the way for a deeper understanding of the structure and dynamics of matter beyond nuclear saturation density. The mapping between astrophysical observations and models of dense matter based on microscopic dynamics has been poorly investigated so far. However, the increased accuracy ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Over the last decade, astrophysical observations of neutron stars — both as isolated and binary sources — have paved the way for a deeper understanding of the structure and dynamics of matter beyond nuclear saturation density. The mapping between astrophysical observations and models of dense matter based on microscopic dynamics has been poorly investigated so far. However, the increased accuracy
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Density Waves In Solids

by George Gruner ...

Series series Frontiers in Physics
?Density Waves in Solids is written for graduate students and scientists interested in solid-state sciences. It discusses the theoretical and experimental state of affairs of two novel types of broken symmetry ground states of metals, charge, and spin density waves. These states arise as the consequence of electron-phonon and electron-electron interactions in low-dimensional metals.Some ... Read more

$91.99 USD

?Density Waves in Solids is written for graduate students and scientists interested in solid-state sciences. It discusses the theoretical and experimental state of affairs of two novel types of broken symmetry ground states of metals, charge, and spin density waves. These states arise as the consequence of electron-phonon and electron-electron interactions in low-dimensional metals.Some
... Read more
Liquid Crystal Sensors

Edited by Albert Schenning, Gregory P. Crawford, Dirk J. Broer ...

Series series Liquid Crystals Book Series
Liquid Crystal Sensors discusses novel applications of liquid crystals that lie beyond electrically driven optical switches and displays. The main focus is on recent progress in the area of sensors based on low molar mass and polymer liquid crystals. This area of research became "hot" in recent years since the possibilities for applications of liquid crystal sensors are growing in many areas, ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Liquid Crystal Sensors discusses novel applications of liquid crystals that lie beyond electrically driven optical switches and displays. The main focus is on recent progress in the area of sensors based on low molar mass and polymer liquid crystals. This area of research became "hot" in recent years since the possibilities for applications of liquid crystal sensors are growing in many areas,
... Read more
Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics

by Greg Parker ...

Introduction to Semiconductor Device Physics is a popular and established text that offers a thorough introduction to the underlying physics of semiconductor devices. It begins with a review of basic solid state physics, then goes on to describe the properties of semiconductors including energy bands, the concept of effective mass, carrier concentr ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Introduction to Semiconductor Device Physics is a popular and established text that offers a thorough introduction to the underlying physics of semiconductor devices. It begins with a review of basic solid state physics, then goes on to describe the properties of semiconductors including energy bands, the concept of effective mass, carrier concentr
... Read more
The Cosmic Spacetime

by Fulvio Melia ...

The growth of cosmology into a precision science represents one of the most remarkable stories of the past century. Much has been written chronicling this development, but rarely has any of it focused on the most critical element of this work–the cosmic spacetime itself.Addressing this lacuna is the principal focus of this book, documenting the growing body of evidence compelling us–not only to ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The growth of cosmology into a precision science represents one of the most remarkable stories of the past century. Much has been written chronicling this development, but rarely has any of it focused on the most critical element of this work–the cosmic spacetime itself.Addressing this lacuna is the principal focus of this book, documenting the growing body of evidence compelling us–not only to
... Read more
Graphene in Wearable Sensors for Health Monitoring

by Sourabhi Debnath, Tanmoy Debnath, Mohammad Ali Moni, Manoranjan Paul ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the advancement of graphene-based non-invasive sensors for health monitoring. Graphene has been considered the strongest and thinnest known material to date. Unlike most semiconductor systems, its two-dimensional (2D) electronic state can be accessed directly by tunneling or other local probes. With their mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, graphene-based materials ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book highlights the advancement of graphene-based non-invasive sensors for health monitoring. Graphene has been considered the strongest and thinnest known material to date. Unlike most semiconductor systems, its two-dimensional (2D) electronic state can be accessed directly by tunneling or other local probes. With their mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, graphene-based materials
... Read more
Photon-hadron Interactions

by Richard P. Feynman ...

Series series Frontiers in Physics
In these classic lectures, Feynman analyses the theoretical questions related to electron and photon interactions at high energies. These lectures are based on a special topics course taught by Feynman at Caltech in 1971 and 1972. The material is dealt with on an advanced level and includes discussions of vector meson dominance and deep inelastic scattering. The possible consequences of the parton ... Read more

$84.99 USD

In these classic lectures, Feynman analyses the theoretical questions related to electron and photon interactions at high energies. These lectures are based on a special topics course taught by Feynman at Caltech in 1971 and 1972. The material is dealt with on an advanced level and includes discussions of vector meson dominance and deep inelastic scattering. The possible consequences of the parton
... Read more
Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD)

Advances, Technology and Applications

Edited by Kwang-Leong Choy ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
This book offers a timely and complete overview on chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and its variants for the processing of nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, nanocomposite coatings, thin and thick films, and composites. Chapters discuss key aspects, from processing, material structure and properties to practical use, cost considerations, versatility, and sustainability. The author presents a ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This book offers a timely and complete overview on chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and its variants for the processing of nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, nanocomposite coatings, thin and thick films, and composites. Chapters discuss key aspects, from processing, material structure and properties to practical use, cost considerations, versatility, and sustainability. The author presents a
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Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-Si Alloys

by Denis A. Romanov, Stanislav. V. Moskovskii, Viktor E. Gromov ...

Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-SI Alloys explores the hardening of material surfaces using concentrated energy flows resulting in the nanostructuring of surface layers. The authors demonstrate how these methods achieve a reduction in plastic deformation of the surface and a more uniform distribution of elastic stresses near the surface during operational use, significantly ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-SI Alloys explores the hardening of material surfaces using concentrated energy flows resulting in the nanostructuring of surface layers. The authors demonstrate how these methods achieve a reduction in plastic deformation of the surface and a more uniform distribution of elastic stresses near the surface during operational use, significantly
... Read more
The Liquid and Supercritical Fluid States of Matter

by John E. Proctor ...

This book addresses graduate students and researchers wishing to better understand the liquid and supercritical fluid states of matter, presenting a single cohesive treatment of the liquid and supercritical fluid states using the gas-like and solid-like approaches. Bringing this information together into one comprehensive text, this book outlines how our understanding of the liquid and ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This book addresses graduate students and researchers wishing to better understand the liquid and supercritical fluid states of matter, presenting a single cohesive treatment of the liquid and supercritical fluid states using the gas-like and solid-like approaches. Bringing this information together into one comprehensive text, this book outlines how our understanding of the liquid and
... Read more
The Critical Point

A Historical Introduction To The Modern Theory Of Critical Phenomena

by C Domb ...

The relationship between liquids and gases engaged the attention of a number of distinguished scientists in the mid 19th Century. In a definitive paper published in 1869, Thomas Andrews described experiments he performed on carbon dioxide and from which he concluded that a critical temperature exists below which liquids and gases are distinct phase ... Read more

$94.99 USD

The relationship between liquids and gases engaged the attention of a number of distinguished scientists in the mid 19th Century. In a definitive paper published in 1869, Thomas Andrews described experiments he performed on carbon dioxide and from which he concluded that a critical temperature exists below which liquids and gases are distinct phase
... Read more
An Introduction to Quantum Fluids

by Phuong Mai Dinh, Jesus Navarro, Eric Suraud ...

What do atomic nuclei, neutron stars, a domestic power supply, and the stunning colors of stained glass in cathedrals all have in common? The answer lies in the unifying concept of quantum fluids, which allows us to understand the behavior and properties of these different systems in simple terms. This book reveals how quantum mechanics, usually considered as restricted to the invisible ... Read more

$106.99 USD

What do atomic nuclei, neutron stars, a domestic power supply, and the stunning colors of stained glass in cathedrals all have in common? The answer lies in the unifying concept of quantum fluids, which allows us to understand the behavior and properties of these different systems in simple terms. This book reveals how quantum mechanics, usually considered as restricted to the invisible
... Read more
Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Fields

An Introduction

by Girish S. Setlur ...

Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Fields: An Introduction focuses on dynamical fields in non-relativistic physics. Written by a physicist for physicists, the book is designed to help readers develop analytical skills related to classical and quantum fields at the non-relativistic level, and think about the concepts and theory through numerous probl ... Read more

$166.99 USD

Dynamics of Classical and Quantum Fields: An Introduction focuses on dynamical fields in non-relativistic physics. Written by a physicist for physicists, the book is designed to help readers develop analytical skills related to classical and quantum fields at the non-relativistic level, and think about the concepts and theory through numerous probl
... Read more
Structure and Functional Properties of Colloidal Systems

Edited by Roque Hidalgo-Alvarez ...

Series series Surfactant Science
Integrating fundamental research with the technical applications of this rapidly evolving field, Structure and Functional Properties of Colloidal Systems clearly presents the connections between structure and functional aspects in colloid and interface science. It explores the physical fundamentals of colloid science, new developments of synthesis ... Read more

$110.99 USD

Integrating fundamental research with the technical applications of this rapidly evolving field, Structure and Functional Properties of Colloidal Systems clearly presents the connections between structure and functional aspects in colloid and interface science. It explores the physical fundamentals of colloid science, new developments of synthesis
... Read more

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