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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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Scale Invariance in Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

by Edson Denis Leonel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book aims to explore the scale invariance present in certain nonlinear dynamical systems. We will discuss both ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and discrete-time maps. The loss of predictability in the temporal evolution of nearby initial conditions, and the resulting exponential divergence of their trajectories in phase space, leads to the concept of chaos. Some observables studied in ... Read more

$161.09 USD

This book aims to explore the scale invariance present in certain nonlinear dynamical systems. We will discuss both ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and discrete-time maps. The loss of predictability in the temporal evolution of nearby initial conditions, and the resulting exponential divergence of their trajectories in phase space, leads to the concept of chaos. Some observables studied in
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Introduction to Soft Matter Neutron Scattering

by Mitsuhiro Shibayama ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is an introductory one developed from over 40 years of teaching experience in courses such as “Neutron Scattering,” “Small-Angle Scattering,” and “Materials Science” at both undergraduate and graduate levels. It also draws upon materials used in professional and industry-focused lectures.Designed to provide a coherent and accessible entry point into the field, the book emphasizes key ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book is an introductory one developed from over 40 years of teaching experience in courses such as “Neutron Scattering,” “Small-Angle Scattering,” and “Materials Science” at both undergraduate and graduate levels. It also draws upon materials used in professional and industry-focused lectures.Designed to provide a coherent and accessible entry point into the field, the book emphasizes key
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In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy Studies of Carbon Nanotube Nucleation Mechanism and Carbon Nanotube-Clamped Metal Atomic Chains

by Dai-Ming Tang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Using an in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) approach to investigate the growth mechanism of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as well as the fabrication and properties of CNT-clamped metal atomic chains (MACs) is the focus of the research summarized in this thesis. The application of an in situ TEM approach in the above-mentioned research provides not only real-time observation but also ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Using an in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) approach to investigate the growth mechanism of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as well as the fabrication and properties of CNT-clamped metal atomic chains (MACs) is the focus of the research summarized in this thesis. The application of an in situ TEM approach in the above-mentioned research provides not only real-time observation but also
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Transport in Nanostructures

by David K. Ferry, Stephen M. Goodnick, Jonathan Bird ...

The advent of semiconductor structures whose characteristic dimensions are smaller than the mean free path of carriers has led to the development of novel devices, and advances in theoretical understanding of mesoscopic systems or nanostructures. This book has been thoroughly revised and provides a much-needed update on the very latest experimental research into mesoscopic devices and develops a ... Read more

$107.49 USD

The advent of semiconductor structures whose characteristic dimensions are smaller than the mean free path of carriers has led to the development of novel devices, and advances in theoretical understanding of mesoscopic systems or nanostructures. This book has been thoroughly revised and provides a much-needed update on the very latest experimental research into mesoscopic devices and develops a
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Self-Assembly of Nanostructures

The INFN Lectures, Vol. III

Edited by Stefano Bellucci ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This is the third volume in a series of books on selected topics in Nanoscale Science and Technology based on lectures given at the well-known Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) schools of the same name. The present set of notes stems in particular from the participation and dedication of prestigious lecturers, such as Nunzio Motta, Fulvia Patella, Alexandr Toropov, and Anna Sgarlata. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This is the third volume in a series of books on selected topics in Nanoscale Science and Technology based on lectures given at the well-known Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) schools of the same name. The present set of notes stems in particular from the participation and dedication of prestigious lecturers, such as Nunzio Motta, Fulvia Patella, Alexandr Toropov, and Anna Sgarlata.
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Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials

Preparation, Properties and Applications

Edited by Zafar Said, Adarsh Kumar Pandey ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides information on thermal energy storage systems incorporating phase change materials (PCMs) which are widely preferred owing to their immense energy storage capacity. The thermal energy storage (TES) potential of PCMs has been deeply explored for a wide range of applications, including solar/electrothermal energy storage, waste heat storage, and utilization, building energy-saving ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book provides information on thermal energy storage systems incorporating phase change materials (PCMs) which are widely preferred owing to their immense energy storage capacity. The thermal energy storage (TES) potential of PCMs has been deeply explored for a wide range of applications, including solar/electrothermal energy storage, waste heat storage, and utilization, building energy-saving
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Nanostructures and Nanotechnology

by Douglas Natelson ...

Focusing on the fundamental principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology, this carefully developed textbook will equip students with a deep understanding of the nanoscale. • Each new topic is introduced with a concise summary of the relevant physical principles, emphasising universal commonalities between seemingly disparate areas, and encouraging students to develop an intuitive understanding of ... Read more

$73.79 USD

Focusing on the fundamental principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology, this carefully developed textbook will equip students with a deep understanding of the nanoscale. • Each new topic is introduced with a concise summary of the relevant physical principles, emphasising universal commonalities between seemingly disparate areas, and encouraging students to develop an intuitive understanding of
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Frustrated Spin Systems (Third Edition)

by Hung-the Diep ...

Frustrated spin systems have been first investigated five decades ago. Well-known examples include the Ising model on the antiferromagnetic triangular lattice studied by G H Wannier in 1950 and the Heisenberg helical structure discovered independently by A Yoshimori, J Villainn and T A Kaplan in 1959. However, extensive investigations on frustrated spin systems have really started with the concept ... Read more

$134.99 USD

Frustrated spin systems have been first investigated five decades ago. Well-known examples include the Ising model on the antiferromagnetic triangular lattice studied by G H Wannier in 1950 and the Heisenberg helical structure discovered independently by A Yoshimori, J Villainn and T A Kaplan in 1959. However, extensive investigations on frustrated spin systems have really started with the concept
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Springer Handbook of Glass

Edited by J. David Musgraves, Juejun Hu, Laurent Calvez ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This handbook provides comprehensive treatment of the current state of glass science from the leading experts in the field. Opening with an enlightening contribution on the history of glass, the volume is then divided into eight parts. The first part covers fundamental properties, from the current understanding of the thermodynamics of the amorphous state, kinetics, and linear and nonlinear ... Read more

$332.09 USD

This handbook provides comprehensive treatment of the current state of glass science from the leading experts in the field. Opening with an enlightening contribution on the history of glass, the volume is then divided into eight parts. The first part covers fundamental properties, from the current understanding of the thermodynamics of the amorphous state, kinetics, and linear and nonlinear
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Computational Methods for Nanoscale Applications

Particles, Plasmons and Waves

by Igor Tsukerman ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This second edition of a well-received book presents new perspectives on modern nanoscale problems, where fundamental science meets technology and computer modeling. Along with traditional computational techniques such as finite-difference schemes, finite element analysis and Ewald summation, the book describes a new finite-difference calculus of Flexible Local Approximation MEthods (FLAME), which ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This second edition of a well-received book presents new perspectives on modern nanoscale problems, where fundamental science meets technology and computer modeling. Along with traditional computational techniques such as finite-difference schemes, finite element analysis and Ewald summation, the book describes a new finite-difference calculus of Flexible Local Approximation MEthods (FLAME), which
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Transport and NMR Studies of Charge Glass in Organic Conductors with Quasi-triangular Lattices

by Takuro Sato ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis experimentally demonstrates the much discussed electronic charge-glass states in solids. It focuses on quasi-two-dimensional organic conductors of the θ-(BEDT-TTF)2X family, which form anisotropic triangular lattices, and examines their electronic properties using various measurements: resistivity, time-resolved electric transport, X-ray diffraction analysis, and nuclear magnetic ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis experimentally demonstrates the much discussed electronic charge-glass states in solids. It focuses on quasi-two-dimensional organic conductors of the θ-(BEDT-TTF)2X family, which form anisotropic triangular lattices, and examines their electronic properties using various measurements: resistivity, time-resolved electric transport, X-ray diffraction analysis, and nuclear magnetic
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Particles And Quantum Fields

by Hagen Kleinert ...

This is an introductory book on elementary particles and their interactions. It starts out with many-body Schrödinger theory and second quantization and leads, via its generalization, to relativistic fields of various spins and to gravity. The text begins with the best known quantum field theory so far, the quantum electrodynamics of photon and electrons (QED). It continues by developing the ... Read more

$43.19 USD

This is an introductory book on elementary particles and their interactions. It starts out with many-body Schrödinger theory and second quantization and leads, via its generalization, to relativistic fields of various spins and to gravity. The text begins with the best known quantum field theory so far, the quantum electrodynamics of photon and electrons (QED). It continues by developing the
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Fundamentals of Materials Science

The Microstructure–Property Relationship Using Metals as Model Systems

by Eric J. Mittemeijer ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This textbook offers a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science. It conveys the quintessence of this interdisciplinary field, distinguishing it from merely solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, using metals as model systems to elucidate the relation between microstructure and materials properties.Mittemeijer's Fundamentals of Materials Science provides a ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This textbook offers a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science. It conveys the quintessence of this interdisciplinary field, distinguishing it from merely solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, using metals as model systems to elucidate the relation between microstructure and materials properties.Mittemeijer's Fundamentals of Materials Science provides a
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Werkstoffkunde für Ingenieure

Grundlagen, Anwendung, Prüfung

by Eberhard Roos, Karl Maile, Michael Seidenfuß ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Die Werkstoffkunde bildet, zusammen mit der Werkstoffwissenschaft, die Grundlage für die werkstoffgerechte Konstruktion, sichere Dimensionierung und werkstoffangepasste Herstellung von Bauteilen. Nach der Einführung in die Grundlagen der Werkstoffwissenschaft werden in diesem gut eingeführten Lehrbuch die Anwendungsaspekte der Werkstoffe behandelt. Insbesondere die mechanischen Eigenschaften und ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Die Werkstoffkunde bildet, zusammen mit der Werkstoffwissenschaft, die Grundlage für die werkstoffgerechte Konstruktion, sichere Dimensionierung und werkstoffangepasste Herstellung von Bauteilen. Nach der Einführung in die Grundlagen der Werkstoffwissenschaft werden in diesem gut eingeführten Lehrbuch die Anwendungsaspekte der Werkstoffe behandelt. Insbesondere die mechanischen Eigenschaften und
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Many-body Physics, Topology And Geometry

by Siddhartha Sen, Kumar Sankar Gupta ...

The book explains concepts and ideas of mathematics and physics that are relevant for advanced students and researchers of condensed matter physics. With this aim, a brief intuitive introduction to many-body theory is given as a powerful qualitative tool for understanding complex systems. The important emergent concept of a quasiparticle is then introduced as a way to reduce a many-body problem to ... Read more

$26.59 USD

The book explains concepts and ideas of mathematics and physics that are relevant for advanced students and researchers of condensed matter physics. With this aim, a brief intuitive introduction to many-body theory is given as a powerful qualitative tool for understanding complex systems. The important emergent concept of a quasiparticle is then introduced as a way to reduce a many-body problem to
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Molecular Spintronics

From Organic Semiconductors to Self-Assembled Monolayers

by Marta Galbiati ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis targets molecular or organic spintronics and more particularly the spin polarization tailoring opportunities that arise from the ferromagnetic metal/molecule hybridization at interfaces: the new concept of spinterface. Molecular or organic spintronics is an emerging research field at the frontier between organic chemistry and spintronics.The manuscript is divided into three parts, the ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis targets molecular or organic spintronics and more particularly the spin polarization tailoring opportunities that arise from the ferromagnetic metal/molecule hybridization at interfaces: the new concept of spinterface. Molecular or organic spintronics is an emerging research field at the frontier between organic chemistry and spintronics.The manuscript is divided into three parts, the
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Curvilinear Micromagnetism

From Fundamentals to Applications

Edited by Denys Makarov, Denis D. Sheka ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This is the first book providing overview of magnetism in curved geometries, highlighting numerous peculiarities emerging from geometrically curved magnetic objects such as curved wires, shells, as well as complex three-dimensional structures. Extending planar two-dimensional structures into the three-dimensional space has become a general trend in multiple disciplines across electronics, ... Read more

$242.09 USD

This is the first book providing overview of magnetism in curved geometries, highlighting numerous peculiarities emerging from geometrically curved magnetic objects such as curved wires, shells, as well as complex three-dimensional structures. Extending planar two-dimensional structures into the three-dimensional space has become a general trend in multiple disciplines across electronics,
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Terahertz (THz), Mid Infrared (MIR) and Near Infrared (NIR) Technologies for Protection of Critical Infrastructures Against Explosives and CBRN

Edited by Mauro Fernandes Pereira, Apostolos Apostolakis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Critical infrastructures are targets for terrorism and deliver avaluable vector through which the proliferation of CBRN and explosiveprecursors can be detected. Recent technological breakthroughs,notably in the field of near infrared (NIR), mid infrared (MIR),Terahertz (THz) and Gigahertz (GHz) sources and detectors, have led torugged commercial devices, capable of standoff sensing a range ofthese ... Read more

$170.09 USD

Critical infrastructures are targets for terrorism and deliver avaluable vector through which the proliferation of CBRN and explosiveprecursors can be detected. Recent technological breakthroughs,notably in the field of near infrared (NIR), mid infrared (MIR),Terahertz (THz) and Gigahertz (GHz) sources and detectors, have led torugged commercial devices, capable of standoff sensing a range ofthese
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