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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

$143.09 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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Optical Cooling Using the Dipole Force

by André Xuereb ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis unifies the dissipative dynamics of an atom, particle or structure within an optical field that is influenced by the position of the atom, particle or structure itself. This allows the identification and exploration of the fundamental ‘mirror-mediated’ mechanisms of cavity-mediated cooling leading to the proposal of a range of new techniques based upon the same underlying principles. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis unifies the dissipative dynamics of an atom, particle or structure within an optical field that is influenced by the position of the atom, particle or structure itself. This allows the identification and exploration of the fundamental ‘mirror-mediated’ mechanisms of cavity-mediated cooling leading to the proposal of a range of new techniques based upon the same underlying principles.
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Langevin Equation, The: With Applications To Stochastic Problems In Physics, Chemistry And Electrical Engineering (Fourth Edition)

by William T Coffey, Yuri P Kalmykov ...

Series Book 28 - World Scientific Series In Contemporary Chemical Physics
Our original objective in writing this book was to demonstrate how the concept of the equation of motion of a Brownian particle — the Langevin equation or Newtonian-like evolution equation of the random phase space variables describing the motion — first formulated by Langevin in 1908 — so making him inter alia the founder of the subject of stochastic differential equations, may be extended to ... Read more

$71.09 USD

Our original objective in writing this book was to demonstrate how the concept of the equation of motion of a Brownian particle — the Langevin equation or Newtonian-like evolution equation of the random phase space variables describing the motion — first formulated by Langevin in 1908 — so making him inter alia the founder of the subject of stochastic differential equations, may be extended to
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Optical and Molecular Physics

Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods

Edited by Miguel A. Esteso, Ana Cristina Faria Ribeiro, Soney C. George, Ann Rose Abraham, A. K. Haghi ...

Optical and Molecular Physics: Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods addresses many important applications and advances in the field. This book is divided into 5 sections:Plasmonics and carbon dots physics with applicationsOptical films, fibers, and materialsOptical properties of advanced materialsMolecular physics and diffusionMacromolecular physicsWeaving together science and ... Read more

$229.95 USD

Optical and Molecular Physics: Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods addresses many important applications and advances in the field. This book is divided into 5 sections:Plasmonics and carbon dots physics with applicationsOptical films, fibers, and materialsOptical properties of advanced materialsMolecular physics and diffusionMacromolecular physicsWeaving together science and
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Mathematical Theory of Elasticity and Generalized Dynamics of Quasicrystals and Its Applications

by Tian-You Fan, Xian-Fang Li, Xiao-Hong Sun, Ming-Jun Huang, Yu-Chu Liu ...

This book gives a detailed description on mathematical theory of elasticity and generalized dynamics of solid quasicrystals and its applications.The Chinese edition of the book Mathematical Theory of Elasticity of Quasicrystals and Its Applications was published by the Beijing Institute of Technology Press in 1999, written by Prof Tian-You Fan. In this English edition of the book, the phonon ... Read more

$120.59 USD

This book gives a detailed description on mathematical theory of elasticity and generalized dynamics of solid quasicrystals and its applications.The Chinese edition of the book Mathematical Theory of Elasticity of Quasicrystals and Its Applications was published by the Beijing Institute of Technology Press in 1999, written by Prof Tian-You Fan. In this English edition of the book, the phonon
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Nanomaterials in Extreme Environments

Fundamentals and Applications

by Rostislav Andrievski, Arsen Khatchoyan ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book focuses on the behaviour of nanomaterials under extreme conditions of high temperature, irradiation by electron/ions and neutrons as well as in mechanical and corrosion extremes. The theoretical approaches and modeling are presented with numerous results of experimental studies. Different processing methods of extreme-tolerant nanomaterials are described. Many application examples from ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book focuses on the behaviour of nanomaterials under extreme conditions of high temperature, irradiation by electron/ions and neutrons as well as in mechanical and corrosion extremes. The theoretical approaches and modeling are presented with numerous results of experimental studies. Different processing methods of extreme-tolerant nanomaterials are described. Many application examples from
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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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Physics of Semiconductor Devices

by Massimo Rudan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the basic physics of semiconductors, including the hierarchy of transport models, and connects the theory with the functioning of actual semiconductor devices. Details are worked out carefully and derived from the basic physics, while keeping the internal coherence of the concepts and explaining various levels of approximation. Examples are based on silicon due to its ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book describes the basic physics of semiconductors, including the hierarchy of transport models, and connects the theory with the functioning of actual semiconductor devices. Details are worked out carefully and derived from the basic physics, while keeping the internal coherence of the concepts and explaining various levels of approximation. Examples are based on silicon due to its
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In-situ Materials Characterization

Across Spatial and Temporal Scales

Edited by Heinz Graafsma, Joost W.M. Frenken, Xiao Feng Zhang, Alexander Ziegler ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The behavior of nanoscale materials can change rapidly with time either because the environment changes rapidly or because the influence of the environment propagates quickly across the intrinsically small dimensions of nanoscale materials. Extremely fast time resolution studies using X-rays, electrons and neutrons are of very high interest to many researchers and is a fast-evolving and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The behavior of nanoscale materials can change rapidly with time either because the environment changes rapidly or because the influence of the environment propagates quickly across the intrinsically small dimensions of nanoscale materials. Extremely fast time resolution studies using X-rays, electrons and neutrons are of very high interest to many researchers and is a fast-evolving and
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Carbon-Based Nanocomposites for Sustainable Applications, Volume III

Biomedicine, Electronics, and Catalysis

Edited by Virat Khanna ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents readers with a comprehensive discussion on carbon-based nanocomposites and their critical role in addressing global sustainability challenges. By bridging the gap between materials science and real-world applications, this book serves as an invaluable resource for academic researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and advanced students in fields such as materials science, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book presents readers with a comprehensive discussion on carbon-based nanocomposites and their critical role in addressing global sustainability challenges. By bridging the gap between materials science and real-world applications, this book serves as an invaluable resource for academic researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and advanced students in fields such as materials science,
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Full-Field Structural Imaging Studies of Neuromorphic Devices and their Environments

by Elliot Kisiel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis makes substantial progress on the understanding of memory in neuromorphic devices. Neuromorphic systems are a promising path to energy-efficient computers of the future with processing power comparable to that of a supercomputer while consuming the energy equivalent of a meagre light bulb, thanks to their ability to perform computation and store memory at the same site. Firstly, this ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This thesis makes substantial progress on the understanding of memory in neuromorphic devices. Neuromorphic systems are a promising path to energy-efficient computers of the future with processing power comparable to that of a supercomputer while consuming the energy equivalent of a meagre light bulb, thanks to their ability to perform computation and store memory at the same site. Firstly, this
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Elastic and Inelastic Scattering in Electron Diffraction and Imaging

by Zhong Lin Wang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the physics underlying electron diffraction and imaging, with a focus on their applications in materials characterization. Originally published in 1995, the first edition systematically summarized various dynamic theories associated with quantitative electron microscopy and their applications in simulations of electron diffraction patterns and images. ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the physics underlying electron diffraction and imaging, with a focus on their applications in materials characterization. Originally published in 1995, the first edition systematically summarized various dynamic theories associated with quantitative electron microscopy and their applications in simulations of electron diffraction patterns and images.
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Hunting the Faster than Light Tachyon, and Finding Three Unicorns and a Herd of Elephants

by Robert Ehrlich ...

In 1905, Albert Einstein declared speeds greater than light to be impossible. This book describes the author’s decades-long search for the hypothetical subatomic particles known as tachyons that violate this principle.This book is a scientific detective story. The crime is speeding—that is, the possible breaking of the cosmic speed limit, namely the speed of light, as stipulated by Einstein. This ... Read more

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In 1905, Albert Einstein declared speeds greater than light to be impossible. This book describes the author’s decades-long search for the hypothetical subatomic particles known as tachyons that violate this principle.This book is a scientific detective story. The crime is speeding—that is, the possible breaking of the cosmic speed limit, namely the speed of light, as stipulated by Einstein. This
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Fundamental and Applied Nano-Electromagnetics

Edited by Antonio Maffucci, Sergey A. Maksimenko ...

Series series NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics
This book presents the most relevant and recent results in the study of “Nanoelectromagnetics”, a recently born fascinating research discipline, whose popularity is fast arising with the intensive penetration of nanotechnology in the world of electronics applications.Studying nanoelectromagnetics means describing the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and quantum mechanical low ... Read more

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This book presents the most relevant and recent results in the study of “Nanoelectromagnetics”, a recently born fascinating research discipline, whose popularity is fast arising with the intensive penetration of nanotechnology in the world of electronics applications.Studying nanoelectromagnetics means describing the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and quantum mechanical low
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Deep Learning For Physics Research

by Martin Erdmann, Jonas Glombitza, Gregor Kasieczka, Uwe Klemradt ...

A core principle of physics is knowledge gained from data. Thus, deep learning has instantly entered physics and may become a new paradigm in basic and applied research.This textbook addresses physics students and physicists who want to understand what deep learning actually means, and what is the potential for their own scientific projects. Being familiar with linear algebra and parameter ... Read more

$35.09 USD

A core principle of physics is knowledge gained from data. Thus, deep learning has instantly entered physics and may become a new paradigm in basic and applied research.This textbook addresses physics students and physicists who want to understand what deep learning actually means, and what is the potential for their own scientific projects. Being familiar with linear algebra and parameter
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Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials

ICAMEM2024, 16–18 December, Dubai, UAE

Edited by Laichang Zhang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book contains the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM 2024), which was held in Dubai, UAE, from December 16 to 18, 2024. Over the past 12 years, ICAMEM has established itself as a leading platform for sharing current and emerging materials and devices research.The conference program for the year includes a diverse range of ... Read more

$260.09 USD

This book contains the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM 2024), which was held in Dubai, UAE, from December 16 to 18, 2024. Over the past 12 years, ICAMEM has established itself as a leading platform for sharing current and emerging materials and devices research.The conference program for the year includes a diverse range of
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Quantum Signatures in 0D Systems

by Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Jayita Pal ...

Series Book 20 - Series on the Foundations of Natural Science and Technology
This book presents a comprehensive study of zero-dimensional (0D) quantum systems — including Quantum Dots (QDs), magneto-quantum MOSFETs, quantum well field-effect transistors (QWFETs), magneto size-quantized systems, magneto quantum well superlattices (SLs), magneto negative-ion potential islands (NIPIs), and quantum dot superlattices (QDSLs) — which are central to low-dimensional electronics, ... Read more

$127.79 USD

This book presents a comprehensive study of zero-dimensional (0D) quantum systems — including Quantum Dots (QDs), magneto-quantum MOSFETs, quantum well field-effect transistors (QWFETs), magneto size-quantized systems, magneto quantum well superlattices (SLs), magneto negative-ion potential islands (NIPIs), and quantum dot superlattices (QDSLs) — which are central to low-dimensional electronics,
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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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Charge Quantization and Kondo Quantum Criticality in Few-Channel Mesoscopic Circuits

by Zubair Iftikhar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis explores several fundamental topics in mesoscopic circuitries that incorporate few electronic conduction channels. It reports a series of long-awaited experiments that establish a new state of the art.The first experiments address the quantized character of charge in circuits. We demonstrate the charge quantization criterion, observe the predicted charge quantization scaling and a ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis explores several fundamental topics in mesoscopic circuitries that incorporate few electronic conduction channels. It reports a series of long-awaited experiments that establish a new state of the art.The first experiments address the quantized character of charge in circuits. We demonstrate the charge quantization criterion, observe the predicted charge quantization scaling and a
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Extraction of Semiconductor Diode Parameters

A Comparative Review of Methods and Materials

by Richard Ocaya ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive treatise on the extraction of semiconductor diode parameters using various methods. Its focus is on metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, and p-n junction diodes, covering a wide range of metals and semiconductors, including elemental, compound, organic, and nanostructured materials. By bringing together these methods in one place, this book ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book presents a comprehensive treatise on the extraction of semiconductor diode parameters using various methods. Its focus is on metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, and p-n junction diodes, covering a wide range of metals and semiconductors, including elemental, compound, organic, and nanostructured materials. By bringing together these methods in one place, this book
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Barocaloric Effects in the Solid State

Materials and methods

Edited by Pol Lloveras ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This text covers the wealth of barocaloric materials science while presenting an array of advanced research methods, both standard and custom-built, lab-scale and large-scale, experimental, theoretical and modelling. Topics include barocaloric effects in polymers, magnetic materials, ferroelastic fluorides and oxyfluorides, spin crossover complexes, hybrid perovskites and plastic crystals. The ... Read more

$114.49 USD

This text covers the wealth of barocaloric materials science while presenting an array of advanced research methods, both standard and custom-built, lab-scale and large-scale, experimental, theoretical and modelling. Topics include barocaloric effects in polymers, magnetic materials, ferroelastic fluorides and oxyfluorides, spin crossover complexes, hybrid perovskites and plastic crystals. The
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Extreme States of Matter

High Energy Density Physics

by Vladimir E. Fortov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms and behaviour of matter under extremely high pressures and temperatures. These extreme states are generated, among other things, by strong shock, detonation and electric explosion waves, dense laser beams, electron and ion beams, hypersonic entry of spacecraft into dense atmospheres of planets and ... Read more

$215.09 USD

With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms and behaviour of matter under extremely high pressures and temperatures. These extreme states are generated, among other things, by strong shock, detonation and electric explosion waves, dense laser beams, electron and ion beams, hypersonic entry of spacecraft into dense atmospheres of planets and
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Quantum Dissipative Systems (Fifth Edition)

by Ulrich Weiss ...

This comprehensive textbook provides the fundamental concepts and methods of dissipative quantum mechanics and related issues in condensed matter physics starting from first principles. It deals with the phenomena and theory of decoherence, relaxation and dissipation in quantum mechanics that arise from the random exchange of energy with the environment. Major theoretical advances in combination ... Read more

$70.19 USD

This comprehensive textbook provides the fundamental concepts and methods of dissipative quantum mechanics and related issues in condensed matter physics starting from first principles. It deals with the phenomena and theory of decoherence, relaxation and dissipation in quantum mechanics that arise from the random exchange of energy with the environment. Major theoretical advances in combination
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Dynamics of Gas-Surface Interactions

Atomic-level Understanding of Scattering Processes at Surfaces

Edited by Ricardo Diez Muino, Heriberto Fabio Busnengo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book gives a representative survey of the state of the art of research on gas-surface interactions. It provides an overview of the current understanding of gas surface dynamics and, in particular, of the reactive and non-reactive processes of atoms and small molecules at surfaces. Leading scientists in the field, both from the theoretical and the experimental sides, write in this book about ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book gives a representative survey of the state of the art of research on gas-surface interactions. It provides an overview of the current understanding of gas surface dynamics and, in particular, of the reactive and non-reactive processes of atoms and small molecules at surfaces. Leading scientists in the field, both from the theoretical and the experimental sides, write in this book about
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