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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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Advanced Materials and Nano Systems: Theory and Experiment (part-1)

by Dibya Prakash Rai ...

The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind. Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment cover several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters ... Read more

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The discovery of new materials and the manipulation of their exotic properties for device fabrication is crucial for advancing technology. Nanoscience and the creation of nanomaterials have taken materials science and electronics to new heights for the benefit of mankind. Advanced Materials and Nanosystems: Theory and Experiment cover several topics of nanoscience research. The compiled chapters
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Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Disordered Materials

From Network Glasses to Phase-Change Memory Alloys

Edited by Marco Bernasconi, Philip S. Salmon, Jincheng Du, Carlo Massobrio ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is a unique reference work in the area of atomic-scale simulation of glasses. For the first time, a highly selected panel of about 20 researchers provides, in a single book, their views, methodologies and applications on the use of molecular dynamics as a tool to describe glassy materials. The book covers a wide range of systems covering "traditional" network glasses, such as ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book is a unique reference work in the area of atomic-scale simulation of glasses. For the first time, a highly selected panel of about 20 researchers provides, in a single book, their views, methodologies and applications on the use of molecular dynamics as a tool to describe glassy materials. The book covers a wide range of systems covering "traditional" network glasses, such as
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Physics and Applications of Hydrogen Negative Ion Sources

Edited by Marthe Bacal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a comprehensive overview of hydrogen negative ion sources and their applications to particle acceleration and nuclear fusion. The book begins with fundamental aspects of negative ion production by volume and surface processes in hydrogen and its isotopes. It covers key topics, such as the need for separation of negative ion production and extraction regions, the need for lowering ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book gives a comprehensive overview of hydrogen negative ion sources and their applications to particle acceleration and nuclear fusion. The book begins with fundamental aspects of negative ion production by volume and surface processes in hydrogen and its isotopes. It covers key topics, such as the need for separation of negative ion production and extraction regions, the need for lowering
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Surfaces and Interfaces of Metal Oxide Thin Films, Multilayers, Nanoparticles and Nano-composites

In Memory of Prof. Dr. Hanns-Ulrich Habermeier

Edited by Alejandro G. Roca, Paolo Mele, Hanae Kijima-Aoki, Elvira Fantechi, Jana K. Vejpravova, Martin Kalbac, Satoru Kaneko, Tamio Endo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a general overview and current state of the art of different types of metal oxide nanomaterials, either in nanoparticles or thin film structure. It covers from the development and optimization of different nanofabrication/synthesis techniques for nanostructures which are currently the attention of the research community, the study of the structure and interactions by different ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book provides a general overview and current state of the art of different types of metal oxide nanomaterials, either in nanoparticles or thin film structure. It covers from the development and optimization of different nanofabrication/synthesis techniques for nanostructures which are currently the attention of the research community, the study of the structure and interactions by different
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Termodinámica clásica. Protocolos experimentales sobre primera y segunda leyes, y sobre potenciales selectos

by Rodolfo Acevedo Chávez ...

La termodinámica puede definirse como el tema de la Física que estudia los procesos en los que se transfiere energía como calor y como trabajo. Sabemos que se efectúa trabajo cuando la energía se transfiere de un cuerpo a otro por medios mecánicos. El calor es una transferencia de energía de un cuerpo a un segundo cuerpo que está a menor temperatura. O sea, el calor es muy semejante al trabajo. ... Read more

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La termodinámica puede definirse como el tema de la Física que estudia los procesos en los que se transfiere energía como calor y como trabajo. Sabemos que se efectúa trabajo cuando la energía se transfiere de un cuerpo a otro por medios mecánicos. El calor es una transferencia de energía de un cuerpo a un segundo cuerpo que está a menor temperatura. O sea, el calor es muy semejante al trabajo.
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Microwave Cavities and Detectors for Axion Research

Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop

Edited by Gianpaolo Carosi, Gray Rybka, Karl van Bibber ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The nature of dark matter remains one of the preeminent mysteries in physics and cosmology. It appears to require the existence of new particles whose interactions to ordinary matter are extraordinarily feeble. One well-motivated candidate is the axion, an extraordinarily light neutral particle that may possibly be detected by looking for their conversion to detectable microwaves in the presence ... Read more

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The nature of dark matter remains one of the preeminent mysteries in physics and cosmology. It appears to require the existence of new particles whose interactions to ordinary matter are extraordinarily feeble. One well-motivated candidate is the axion, an extraordinarily light neutral particle that may possibly be detected by looking for their conversion to detectable microwaves in the presence
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Introductory Matter Physics

by Francesco Simoni ...

This book aims to introduce the reader to basic concepts concerning matter physics, describing how fundamental properties of atoms, molecules and condensed matter are affected by properties of electrons and by their interaction with electromagnetic waves.As an introductory text on basic properties of matter, the contents are designed for undergraduate students in electrical engineering. It is ... Read more

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This book aims to introduce the reader to basic concepts concerning matter physics, describing how fundamental properties of atoms, molecules and condensed matter are affected by properties of electrons and by their interaction with electromagnetic waves.As an introductory text on basic properties of matter, the contents are designed for undergraduate students in electrical engineering. It is
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Ionic Liquids and Their Application in Green Chemistry

Edited by Jamal Akhter Siddique, Akil Ahmad, Mohammad Jawaid ...

Series series Advances in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Ionic liquids and Their Application in Green Chemistry covers the synthesis and characterization of a broad range of ionic liquids (ILs) and their polymers, along with their application in multiple areas for nanomaterials and environmental sustainability. The book provides reference material for future research in IL-based technologies for environmental and energy applications. It covers not only ... Read more

$202.49 USD

Ionic liquids and Their Application in Green Chemistry covers the synthesis and characterization of a broad range of ionic liquids (ILs) and their polymers, along with their application in multiple areas for nanomaterials and environmental sustainability. The book provides reference material for future research in IL-based technologies for environmental and energy applications. It covers not only
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It Does Matter!: Different States of Matter (For Kiddie Learners)

Physics for Kids - Molecular Theory

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Physics Books
Your child does not have to be a science geek to truly understand the different states of matter. This picture book will serve as an excellent introduction to the subject. With the concepts broken down and presented in cool graphics, young learners will be encouraged to study and love these fundamental scientific concepts. Grab a copy of this book today! ... Read more

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Your child does not have to be a science geek to truly understand the different states of matter. This picture book will serve as an excellent introduction to the subject. With the concepts broken down and presented in cool graphics, young learners will be encouraged to study and love these fundamental scientific concepts. Grab a copy of this book today!
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CMOS Plasma and Process Damage

by Kirk Prall ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book discusses the complex technology of building CMOS computer chips and covers some of the unusual problems that can occur during chip manufacturing. Readers will learn how plasma and process damage results from the high-energy processes that are used in chip manufacturing, causing harm to the chips, functional failure and reliability problems. ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book discusses the complex technology of building CMOS computer chips and covers some of the unusual problems that can occur during chip manufacturing. Readers will learn how plasma and process damage results from the high-energy processes that are used in chip manufacturing, causing harm to the chips, functional failure and reliability problems.
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Dielectric Metamaterials

Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications

Edited by Igal Brener, Sheng Liu, Isabelle Staude, Jason Valentine, Christopher L. Holloway ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Dielectric Metamaterials: Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications links fundamental Mie scattering theory with the latest dielectric metamaterial research, providing a valuable reference for new and experienced researchers in the field. The book begins with a historical, evolving overview of Mie scattering theory. Next, the authors describe how to apply Mie theory to analytically solve the ... Read more

$193.49 USD

Dielectric Metamaterials: Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications links fundamental Mie scattering theory with the latest dielectric metamaterial research, providing a valuable reference for new and experienced researchers in the field. The book begins with a historical, evolving overview of Mie scattering theory. Next, the authors describe how to apply Mie theory to analytically solve the
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Strongly Interacting Quantum Systems, Volume 1

Few-body physics

by Manuel Valiente, Nikolaj T Zinner ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This book presents a detailed account of the theory and methods to tackle systems of strongly interacting particles from a bottom-up approach, which has been largely developed in the past decade by the authors and other experts in the field. This begins with a full characterisation of strongly interacting few-particle systems, which can be dealt with accurately using a variety of analytical and ... Read more

$114.49 USD

This book presents a detailed account of the theory and methods to tackle systems of strongly interacting particles from a bottom-up approach, which has been largely developed in the past decade by the authors and other experts in the field. This begins with a full characterisation of strongly interacting few-particle systems, which can be dealt with accurately using a variety of analytical and
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Dynamical Properties in Nanostructured and Low-Dimensional Materials (Second Edition)

by Michael G Cottam ...

Series series IOP ebooks
The dramatic advances that started two decades ago in the growth, fabrication and characterisation of low-dimensional materials have continued, with important developments in the seven years since the first edition of this book. Examples of novel materials include two-dimensional graphene, van der Waals magnets and nanostructures. In parallel, there have been improvements in theoretical and ... Read more

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The dramatic advances that started two decades ago in the growth, fabrication and characterisation of low-dimensional materials have continued, with important developments in the seven years since the first edition of this book. Examples of novel materials include two-dimensional graphene, van der Waals magnets and nanostructures. In parallel, there have been improvements in theoretical and
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Amorphous-Nanocrystalline Alloys

by A.M. Glezer, N.A. Shurygina ...

Amorphous-nanocrystalline alloys are a relatively new class of materials born from the rapid development of new technologies and different methods of producing amorphous and nanocrystalline powders and films, compacting, melt quenching, megaplastic deformation, implantation, laser, plasma, and other high-energy methods. This book considers methods of producing these materials (melt quenching, ... Read more

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Amorphous-nanocrystalline alloys are a relatively new class of materials born from the rapid development of new technologies and different methods of producing amorphous and nanocrystalline powders and films, compacting, melt quenching, megaplastic deformation, implantation, laser, plasma, and other high-energy methods. This book considers methods of producing these materials (melt quenching,
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MoS2

Materials, Physics, and Devices

Edited by Zhiming M. Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book reviews the structure and electronic, magnetic, and other properties of various MoS2 (Molybdenum disulfide) nanostructures, with coverage of synthesis, Valley polarization, spin physics, and other topics. MoS2 is an important, graphene-like layered nano-material that substantially extends the range of possible nanostructures and devices for nanofabrication. These materials have been ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book reviews the structure and electronic, magnetic, and other properties of various MoS2 (Molybdenum disulfide) nanostructures, with coverage of synthesis, Valley polarization, spin physics, and other topics. MoS2 is an important, graphene-like layered nano-material that substantially extends the range of possible nanostructures and devices for nanofabrication. These materials have been
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X-ray Standing Wave Technique, The: Principles And Applications

by Jorg Zegenhagen, Alexander Kazimirov ...

Series Book 7 - Series On Synchrotron Radiation Techniques And Applications
The X-ray standing wave (XSW) technique is an X-ray interferometric method combining diffraction with a multitude of spectroscopic techniques. It is extremely powerful for obtaining information about virtually all properties of surfaces and interfaces on the atomic scale. However, as with any other technique, it has strengths and limitations. The proper use and necessary understanding of this ... Read more

$53.09 USD

The X-ray standing wave (XSW) technique is an X-ray interferometric method combining diffraction with a multitude of spectroscopic techniques. It is extremely powerful for obtaining information about virtually all properties of surfaces and interfaces on the atomic scale. However, as with any other technique, it has strengths and limitations. The proper use and necessary understanding of this
... Read more
Nuclear Fusion by Inertial Confinement

A Comprehensive Treatise

by Guillermo Velarde, Yigal Ronen, Jose M. Martinez-Val ...

Nuclear Fusion by Inertial Confinement provides a comprehensive analysis of directly driven inertial confinement fusion. All important aspects of the process are covered, including scientific considerations that support the concept, lasers and particle beams as drivers, target fabrication, analytical and numerical calculations, and materials and engineering considerations. Authors from Australia, ... Read more

$1,000.00 USD

Nuclear Fusion by Inertial Confinement provides a comprehensive analysis of directly driven inertial confinement fusion. All important aspects of the process are covered, including scientific considerations that support the concept, lasers and particle beams as drivers, target fabrication, analytical and numerical calculations, and materials and engineering considerations. Authors from Australia,
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The Application of Biofluid Mechanics

Boundary Effects on Phoretic Motions of Colloidal Spheres

by Po-Yuan Chen ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
"The Application of Biofluid Mechanics: Boundary Effects on Phoretic Motions of Colloidal Spheres" focuses on the phoretic motion behavior of various micron- to nanometer-size particles. The content of this book is divided into two parts: one on the concentration gradient-driven diffusiophoresis and osmophoresis, and one on thermocapillary motion and thermophoretic motion driven by temperature ... Read more

$49.49 USD

"The Application of Biofluid Mechanics: Boundary Effects on Phoretic Motions of Colloidal Spheres" focuses on the phoretic motion behavior of various micron- to nanometer-size particles. The content of this book is divided into two parts: one on the concentration gradient-driven diffusiophoresis and osmophoresis, and one on thermocapillary motion and thermophoretic motion driven by temperature
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Laboratory Micro-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Instrumentation and Applications

by Michael Haschke ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Micro-X-ray fluorescence offers the possibility for a position- sensitive and non-destructive analysis that can be used for the analysis of non-homogeneous materials and layer systems. This analytical technique has shown a dynamic development in the last 15 years and is used for the analysis of small particles, inclusions, of elemental distributions for a wide range of different applications both ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Micro-X-ray fluorescence offers the possibility for a position- sensitive and non-destructive analysis that can be used for the analysis of non-homogeneous materials and layer systems. This analytical technique has shown a dynamic development in the last 15 years and is used for the analysis of small particles, inclusions, of elemental distributions for a wide range of different applications both
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21st Century Nanoscience – A Handbook

Exotic Nanostructures and Quantum Systems (Volume Five)

Edited by Klaus D. Sattler ...

Series series 21st Century Nanoscience
This 21st Century Nanoscience Handbook will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics, by the same editor, published in the fall of 2010, embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up project has been conceived as a necessary expansion and full ... Read more

$67.99 USD

This 21st Century Nanoscience Handbook will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics, by the same editor, published in the fall of 2010, embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up project has been conceived as a necessary expansion and full
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Quantal Density Functional Theory

by Viraht Sahni ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is on quantal density functional theory (QDFT) which is a time-dependent local effective potential theory of the electronic structure of matter. The time-independent QDFT constitutes a special case. The 2nd edition describes the further development of the theory, and extends it to include the presence of an external magnetostatic field. The theory is based on the ‘quantal Newtonian’ ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book is on quantal density functional theory (QDFT) which is a time-dependent local effective potential theory of the electronic structure of matter. The time-independent QDFT constitutes a special case. The 2nd edition describes the further development of the theory, and extends it to include the presence of an external magnetostatic field. The theory is based on the ‘quantal Newtonian’
... Read more
Vortex Ring Models

by Ionut Danaila, Felix Kaplanski, Sergei S. Sazhin ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book offers a guide to understanding models of vortex rings, starting from classical ones (circular vortex filament, Hill and Norbury-Fraenkel inviscid models) to very recent models incorporating viscous effects and realistic shapes of the vortex core. Unconfined and confined viscous vortex rings are described by closed formulae for vorticity, stream function, translational velocity, energy, ... Read more

$116.09 USD

This book offers a guide to understanding models of vortex rings, starting from classical ones (circular vortex filament, Hill and Norbury-Fraenkel inviscid models) to very recent models incorporating viscous effects and realistic shapes of the vortex core. Unconfined and confined viscous vortex rings are described by closed formulae for vorticity, stream function, translational velocity, energy,
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Computational Statics and Dynamics

An Introduction Based on the Finite Element Method

by Andreas Öchsner ...

This book is the 2nd edition of an introduction to modern computational mechanics based on the finite element method. It includes more details on the theory, more exercises, and more consistent notation; in addition, all pictures have been revised. Featuring more than 100 pages of new material, the new edition will help students succeed in mechanics courses by showing them how to apply the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book is the 2nd edition of an introduction to modern computational mechanics based on the finite element method. It includes more details on the theory, more exercises, and more consistent notation; in addition, all pictures have been revised. Featuring more than 100 pages of new material, the new edition will help students succeed in mechanics courses by showing them how to apply the
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