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Modern Gas-Based Temperature and Pressure Measurements

by Franco Pavese, Gianfranco Molinar Min Beciet ...

Series series International Cryogenics Monograph Series
This 2nd edition volume of Modern Gas-Based Temperature and Pressure Measurements follows the first publication in 1992. It collects a much larger set of information, reference data, and bibliography in temperature and pressure metrology of gaseous substances, including the physical-chemical issues related to gaseous substances. The book provides solutions to practical applications where gases are ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This 2nd edition volume of Modern Gas-Based Temperature and Pressure Measurements follows the first publication in 1992. It collects a much larger set of information, reference data, and bibliography in temperature and pressure metrology of gaseous substances, including the physical-chemical issues related to gaseous substances. The book provides solutions to practical applications where gases are
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Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides

Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics

Edited by Chi Sin Tang, Xinmao Yin, Andrew T. S. Wee ...

Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal DichalcogenidesComprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applicationsTwo-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the ... Read more

$134.00 USD

Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal DichalcogenidesComprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applicationsTwo-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the
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Biomimetics

Bioinspired Hierarchical-Structured Surfaces for Green Science and Technology

by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This revised, updated and expanded new edition presents an overview of biomimetics and biologically inspired structured surfaces. It deals with various examples of biomimetics which include surfaces with roughness-induced superomniphobicity, self-cleaning, antifouling, and controlled adhesion. The focus in the book is on the Lotus Effect, Salvinia Effect, Rose Petal Effect, Oleophobic/philic ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This revised, updated and expanded new edition presents an overview of biomimetics and biologically inspired structured surfaces. It deals with various examples of biomimetics which include surfaces with roughness-induced superomniphobicity, self-cleaning, antifouling, and controlled adhesion. The focus in the book is on the Lotus Effect, Salvinia Effect, Rose Petal Effect, Oleophobic/philic
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Physics And Chemistry Of Molecular Assemblies

by Kazuchika Ohta ...

The JLCS Excellent Book Award 2021 by Japanese Liquid Crystal SocietyIn nature, a number of molecules self-assemble to form various aggregation states. In these aggregation states, numerous functions, which have never been observed in one molecule, are developed. Even for the same compound, the different aggregation states exhibit totally different physical properties in density, hardness, optical ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The JLCS Excellent Book Award 2021 by Japanese Liquid Crystal SocietyIn nature, a number of molecules self-assemble to form various aggregation states. In these aggregation states, numerous functions, which have never been observed in one molecule, are developed. Even for the same compound, the different aggregation states exhibit totally different physical properties in density, hardness, optical
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Fano Resonances in Optics and Microwaves

Physics and Applications

Edited by Eugene Kamenetskii, Almas Sadreev, Andrey Miroshnichenko ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book discusses the development of Fano-based techniques and reveals the characteristic properties of various wave processes by studying interference phenomena. It explains that the interaction of discrete (localized) states with a continuum of propagation modes leads to Fano interference effects in transmission, and explores novel coherent effects such as bound states in the continuum ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book discusses the development of Fano-based techniques and reveals the characteristic properties of various wave processes by studying interference phenomena. It explains that the interaction of discrete (localized) states with a continuum of propagation modes leads to Fano interference effects in transmission, and explores novel coherent effects such as bound states in the continuum
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Transport of Energetic Electrons in Solids

Computer Simulation with Applications to Materials Analysis and Characterization

by Maurizio Dapor ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book describes the computational methods most frequently used to deal with the interaction of charged particles, notably electrons, with condensed matter. Both elastic and inelastic scattering phenomena are discussed, and methods for calculating the relevant cross sections are explained in a rigorous but simple way. It provides readers with all the information they need in order to write ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book describes the computational methods most frequently used to deal with the interaction of charged particles, notably electrons, with condensed matter. Both elastic and inelastic scattering phenomena are discussed, and methods for calculating the relevant cross sections are explained in a rigorous but simple way. It provides readers with all the information they need in order to write
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Phase Field Theory in Materials Physics

The Hodograph Equation

by Peter Galenko ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book deals with the use of the hodograph equation in phase transformations in condensed matter, especially, for crystallization and solidification processes. The main focus of the book is the interpretation of the phase-field equations for isotropic and anisotropic interfaces based on the advanced Gibbs–Thomson and Herring conditions, respectively. Beginning with the basic ideas behind the ... Read more

$161.09 USD

This book deals with the use of the hodograph equation in phase transformations in condensed matter, especially, for crystallization and solidification processes. The main focus of the book is the interpretation of the phase-field equations for isotropic and anisotropic interfaces based on the advanced Gibbs–Thomson and Herring conditions, respectively. Beginning with the basic ideas behind the
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Group Theory in Physics

An Introduction with a Focus on Solid State Physics

by Jörg Bünemann ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook provides a didactic introduction to the topic of group theory in physics, with a special focus on solid state physics issues. The book is useful for students who encounter such problems in their first scientific work (in theory or experiment). In addition to the basic introduction to group theory and representation theory, the book deals with point groups, double point groups, and ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This textbook provides a didactic introduction to the topic of group theory in physics, with a special focus on solid state physics issues. The book is useful for students who encounter such problems in their first scientific work (in theory or experiment). In addition to the basic introduction to group theory and representation theory, the book deals with point groups, double point groups, and
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Rare Metal Technology 2023

Edited by Takanari Ouchi, Kerstin Forsberg, Gisele Azimi, Shafiq Alam, Neale R. Neelameggham, Hojong Kim, Alafara Abdullahi Baba, Hong Peng, Athanasios Karamalidis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This collection presents papers from a symposium on extraction of rare metals from primary and secondary materials and residues as well as rare metals extraction processing techniques used in metal production. The collection covers the extraction of less common or minor metals including elements such as antimony, bismuth, barium, beryllium, boron, calcium, chromium, gallium, germanium, hafnium, ... Read more

$242.09 USD

This collection presents papers from a symposium on extraction of rare metals from primary and secondary materials and residues as well as rare metals extraction processing techniques used in metal production. The collection covers the extraction of less common or minor metals including elements such as antimony, bismuth, barium, beryllium, boron, calcium, chromium, gallium, germanium, hafnium,
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Wideband Radar

by Teng Long, Yang Li, Weifeng Zhang, Quanhua Liu, Xinliang Chen, Weiming Tian, Xiaopeng Yang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Wideband Radar focuses on system theories and signal processing techniques for wideband radar systems. Author Professor Teng Long and his fellows present a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental theory, latest technology developments in signal processing and recent progresses in civil applications of wideband radar. Each chapter begins with an introduction describing what a reader will find ... Read more

$80.09 USD

Wideband Radar focuses on system theories and signal processing techniques for wideband radar systems. Author Professor Teng Long and his fellows present a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental theory, latest technology developments in signal processing and recent progresses in civil applications of wideband radar. Each chapter begins with an introduction describing what a reader will find
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Order, Disorder And Critically: Advanced Problems Of Phase Transition Theory - Volume 4

by Yurij Holovatch ...

This book is the fourth in the series of review papers on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena, the first three volumes appeared in 2004, 2007, and 2012. It presents reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that have currently attracted much attention due to new and essential contributions. The contents are divided into five chapters, and they include: ... Read more

$37.79 USD

This book is the fourth in the series of review papers on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena, the first three volumes appeared in 2004, 2007, and 2012. It presents reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that have currently attracted much attention due to new and essential contributions. The contents are divided into five chapters, and they include:
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Self-Organized Quantum Dots for Memories

Electronic Properties and Carrier Dynamics

by Tobias Nowozin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Today’s semiconductor memory market is divided between two types of memory: DRAM and Flash. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. While DRAM is fast but volatile, Flash is non-volatile but slow. A memory system based on self-organized quantum dots (QDs) as storage node could combine the advantages of modern DRAM and Flash, thus merging the latter’s non-volatility with very fast write ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Today’s semiconductor memory market is divided between two types of memory: DRAM and Flash. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. While DRAM is fast but volatile, Flash is non-volatile but slow. A memory system based on self-organized quantum dots (QDs) as storage node could combine the advantages of modern DRAM and Flash, thus merging the latter’s non-volatility with very fast write
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A New Generation of Ultrafast Oscillators for Mid-Infrared Applications

by Nathalie Nagl ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents the first successful realization of a compact, low-noise, and few-cycle light source in the mid-infrared wavelength region. By developing the technology of pumping femtosecond chromium-doped II-VI laser oscillators directly with the emission of broad-stripe single-emitter laser diodes, coherent light was generated with exceptionally low amplitude noise — crucial for numerous ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This thesis presents the first successful realization of a compact, low-noise, and few-cycle light source in the mid-infrared wavelength region. By developing the technology of pumping femtosecond chromium-doped II-VI laser oscillators directly with the emission of broad-stripe single-emitter laser diodes, coherent light was generated with exceptionally low amplitude noise — crucial for numerous
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Columnar Structures of Spheres

Fundamentals and Applications

by Jens Winkelmann, Ho-Kei Chan ...

Columnar structures, many of which are helical, refer to dense cylindrical packings of particles. They are ubiquitous, for example, they exist in the contexts of botany, foams, and nanoscience. There have been in-depth investigations of columnar structures of both hard spheres (e.g., ball bearings) and soft spheres (e.g., wet foams), through computer simulations, analytic derivations, or simple ... Read more

$149.95 USD

Columnar structures, many of which are helical, refer to dense cylindrical packings of particles. They are ubiquitous, for example, they exist in the contexts of botany, foams, and nanoscience. There have been in-depth investigations of columnar structures of both hard spheres (e.g., ball bearings) and soft spheres (e.g., wet foams), through computer simulations, analytic derivations, or simple
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Topological Structures in Ferroic Materials

Domain Walls, Vortices and Skyrmions

Edited by Jan Seidel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a state-of-the art overview of a highly interesting emerging research field in solid state physics/nanomaterials science, topological structures in ferroic materials. Topological structures in ferroic materials have received strongly increasing attention in the last few years. Such structures include domain walls, skyrmions and vortices, which can form in ferroelectric, magnetic ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book provides a state-of-the art overview of a highly interesting emerging research field in solid state physics/nanomaterials science, topological structures in ferroic materials. Topological structures in ferroic materials have received strongly increasing attention in the last few years. Such structures include domain walls, skyrmions and vortices, which can form in ferroelectric, magnetic
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Oxoacidity: Reactions of Oxo-compounds in Ionic Solvents

by Victor L. Cherginets ...

Series Book 41 - Comprehensive Chemical Kinetics
The generally accepted definitions of acids and bases together with the generalized definition for the solvent system introduced by the author for the description of both molecular and ionic solvents are discussed. The oxobasicity index introduced as a measure of relative oxoacidic properties of ionic melts (pIL) and methods of its determination are presented. Moreover, the oxoacidity scales of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

The generally accepted definitions of acids and bases together with the generalized definition for the solvent system introduced by the author for the description of both molecular and ionic solvents are discussed. The oxobasicity index introduced as a measure of relative oxoacidic properties of ionic melts (pIL) and methods of its determination are presented. Moreover, the oxoacidity scales of
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High Temperature Superconductivity

The Road to Higher Critical Temperature

by Shin-ichi Uchida ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an overview of material-specific factors that influence Tc and give rise to diverse Tc values for copper oxides and iron-based high- Tc superconductors on the basis of more than 25 years of experimental data, to most of which the author has made important contributions. The book then explains why both compounds are distinct from others with similar crystal structure and whether ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book presents an overview of material-specific factors that influence Tc and give rise to diverse Tc values for copper oxides and iron-based high- Tc superconductors on the basis of more than 25 years of experimental data, to most of which the author has made important contributions. The book then explains why both compounds are distinct from others with similar crystal structure and whether
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Nanomaterials in Biomedical Application and Biosensors (NAP-2019)

Edited by Alexander D. Pogrebnjak, Maksym Pogorielov, Roman Viter ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers novel and innovative technologies used in development, modeling, chemical/physical investigation and biomedical (in-vitro and in-vivo) trials of nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Novel methods for nanoparticle development and manufacturing are presented, as well as their safety and promising applications. In addition, the book highlights new frontiers in the use of metal / metal ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book covers novel and innovative technologies used in development, modeling, chemical/physical investigation and biomedical (in-vitro and in-vivo) trials of nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Novel methods for nanoparticle development and manufacturing are presented, as well as their safety and promising applications. In addition, the book highlights new frontiers in the use of metal / metal
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Life-Cycle Assessment of Semiconductors

by Sarah B. Boyd ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Life-Cycle Assessment of Semiconductors presents the first and thus far only available transparent and complete life cycle assessment of semiconductor devices. A lack of reliable semiconductor LCA data has been a major challenge to evaluation of the potential environmental benefits of information technologies (IT). The analysis and results presented in this book will allow a higher degree of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Life-Cycle Assessment of Semiconductors presents the first and thus far only available transparent and complete life cycle assessment of semiconductor devices. A lack of reliable semiconductor LCA data has been a major challenge to evaluation of the potential environmental benefits of information technologies (IT). The analysis and results presented in this book will allow a higher degree of
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Smart Materials for Energy Storage and Biomedical Applications

Edited by Amodini Mishra, Vinay Pathak ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book brings together a curated selection of research in the broad field of smart materials, emphasizing their properties, functionality, and transformative potential. Covering diverse applications, from energy systems to biomedical advancements, it offers a snapshot of current innovations across multiple disciplines.The chapters begin with an introduction to smart material properties and ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book brings together a curated selection of research in the broad field of smart materials, emphasizing their properties, functionality, and transformative potential. Covering diverse applications, from energy systems to biomedical advancements, it offers a snapshot of current innovations across multiple disciplines.The chapters begin with an introduction to smart material properties and
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The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices

Volume 2: Sensors

Edited by Ghenadii Korotcenkov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This collection on paper-based sensors is the second volume of a four-volume Handbook devoted to the consideration of all aspects of paper devices from the synthesis of nanocellulose and paper manufacturing to the discussion of the features of their fabrication and use. In particular, the second volume describes all types of sensors that can be fabricated based on paper and cellulose and presents ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This collection on paper-based sensors is the second volume of a four-volume Handbook devoted to the consideration of all aspects of paper devices from the synthesis of nanocellulose and paper manufacturing to the discussion of the features of their fabrication and use. In particular, the second volume describes all types of sensors that can be fabricated based on paper and cellulose and presents
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Pioneering Women of Solid-State Physics

Breaking Boundaries

by Jill S. Tietjen, Mehmet C. Ozturk ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an intimate look into the lives and careers of five groundbreaking women in solid-state physics: Mildred Dresselhaus, Elsa Garmire, Myriam Sarachik, Gertrude Neumark, and Esther Conwell. Supplemented with material gained through candid interviews, the book reveals the personal and professional challenges they faced in a male-dominated field, from battling gender stereotypes to ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book provides an intimate look into the lives and careers of five groundbreaking women in solid-state physics: Mildred Dresselhaus, Elsa Garmire, Myriam Sarachik, Gertrude Neumark, and Esther Conwell. Supplemented with material gained through candid interviews, the book reveals the personal and professional challenges they faced in a male-dominated field, from battling gender stereotypes to
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Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023); 04-05 Nov, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Innovative Approach and Recent Developments in Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology

Edited by Ching Yern Chee, Cong Wang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are
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Handbook of Gas Sensor Materials

Properties, Advantages and Shortcomings for Applications Volume 1: Conventional Approaches

by Ghenadii Korotcenkov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The two volumes of Handbook of Gas Sensor Materials provide a detailed and comprehensive account of materials for gas sensors, including the properties and relative advantages of various materials. Since these sensors can be applied for the automation of myriad industrial processes, as well as for everyday monitoring of such activities as public safety, engine performance, medical therapeutics, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The two volumes of Handbook of Gas Sensor Materials provide a detailed and comprehensive account of materials for gas sensors, including the properties and relative advantages of various materials. Since these sensors can be applied for the automation of myriad industrial processes, as well as for everyday monitoring of such activities as public safety, engine performance, medical therapeutics,
... Read more

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