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Electrochemistry of Metal Chalcogenides

by Mirtat Bouroushian ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The author provides a unified account of the electrochemical material science of metal chalcogenide (MCh) compounds and alloys with regard to their synthesis, processing and applications.Starting with the chemical fundamentals of the chalcogens and their major compounds, the initial part of the book includes a systematic description of the MCh solids on the basis of the Periodic Table in terms of ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The author provides a unified account of the electrochemical material science of metal chalcogenide (MCh) compounds and alloys with regard to their synthesis, processing and applications.Starting with the chemical fundamentals of the chalcogens and their major compounds, the initial part of the book includes a systematic description of the MCh solids on the basis of the Periodic Table in terms of
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Modeling of Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene and their Composites

Edited by Konstantinos I. Tserpes, Nuno Silvestre ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
A large part of the research currently being conducted in the fields of materials science and engineering mechanics is devoted to carbon nanotubes and their applications. In this process, modeling is a very attractive investigation tool due to the difficulties in manufacturing and testing of nanomaterials. Continuum modeling offers significant advantages over atomistic modeling. Furthermore, the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

A large part of the research currently being conducted in the fields of materials science and engineering mechanics is devoted to carbon nanotubes and their applications. In this process, modeling is a very attractive investigation tool due to the difficulties in manufacturing and testing of nanomaterials. Continuum modeling offers significant advantages over atomistic modeling. Furthermore, the
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Helium Ion Microscopy

Principles and Applications

by David C. Joy ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Helium Ion Microscopy: Principles and Applications describes the theory and discusses the practical details of why scanning microscopes using beams of light ions – such as the Helium Ion Microscope (HIM) – are destined to become the imaging tools of choice for the 21st century. Topics covered include the principles, operation, and performance of the Gaseous Field Ion Source (GFIS), and a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Helium Ion Microscopy: Principles and Applications describes the theory and discusses the practical details of why scanning microscopes using beams of light ions – such as the Helium Ion Microscope (HIM) – are destined to become the imaging tools of choice for the 21st century. Topics covered include the principles, operation, and performance of the Gaseous Field Ion Source (GFIS), and a
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Statistical Physics of Nanoparticles in the Gas Phase

by Klavs Hansen ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and ... Read more

$188.99 USD

The book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and
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Advances in Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles

Select Proceedings of AREEV 2022

Edited by Suryanarayana Kajampady, Shripad T. Revankar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2022). The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing, ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2022). The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid, and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing,
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Topics In Nanoscience - Part I: Basic Views, Complex Nanosystems: Typical Results And Future

by Wolfram Schommers ...

Series Book 15 - Series On The Foundations Of Natural Science And Technology
With the development of the scanning tunneling microscope, nanoscience became an important discipline. Single atoms could be manipulated in a controlled manner, and it became possible to change matter at its 'ultimate' level; it is the level on which the properties of matter emerge. This possibility enables to construct and to produce devices, materials, etc. with very small sizes and completely ... Read more

$91.99 USD

With the development of the scanning tunneling microscope, nanoscience became an important discipline. Single atoms could be manipulated in a controlled manner, and it became possible to change matter at its 'ultimate' level; it is the level on which the properties of matter emerge. This possibility enables to construct and to produce devices, materials, etc. with very small sizes and completely
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Die Geheimnisse der Kristalle

Die Metamorphose vom Heilstein zum Computerchip

by Rolf Heilmann ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Kristalle – von den Wurzeln der Heilkunst zur Spitze der TechnologieKristalle, jahrtausendelang verehrt für ihre Perfektion in Form und Farbe, erzählen eine Geschichte, die tief in der Vergangenheit beginnt und bis in die Gegenwart reicht. Im vorliegenden Sachbuch enthüllt Prof. Dr. Rolf Heilmann die bemerkenswerte Evolution der Bedeutung dieser faszinierenden Mineralien.Das Werk bietet eine ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Kristalle – von den Wurzeln der Heilkunst zur Spitze der TechnologieKristalle, jahrtausendelang verehrt für ihre Perfektion in Form und Farbe, erzählen eine Geschichte, die tief in der Vergangenheit beginnt und bis in die Gegenwart reicht. Im vorliegenden Sachbuch enthüllt Prof. Dr. Rolf Heilmann die bemerkenswerte Evolution der Bedeutung dieser faszinierenden Mineralien.Das Werk bietet eine
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Handbook of Functionalized Carbon Nanostructures

From Synthesis Methods to Applications

Edited by Ahmed Barhoum, Kalim Deshmukh ...

Series series Reference Module Chemistry, Materials and Physics
This book highlights all newly reported carbon nanostructures including graphene and its derivatives, carbon nanotubes, metal organic frameworks, fullerenes, nanorods, nanospheres, nano onions, porous nanoparticles, nanohorns, nanofibers and nanoribbons, nanodiamonds, graphitic carbon nitrides, carbon aerogels and hydrogels, graphdiyne and graphenylene. It presents the historical development of ... Read more

$764.99 USD

This book highlights all newly reported carbon nanostructures including graphene and its derivatives, carbon nanotubes, metal organic frameworks, fullerenes, nanorods, nanospheres, nano onions, porous nanoparticles, nanohorns, nanofibers and nanoribbons, nanodiamonds, graphitic carbon nitrides, carbon aerogels and hydrogels, graphdiyne and graphenylene. It presents the historical development of
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Experimental Innovations in Surface Science

A Guide to Practical Laboratory Methods and Instruments

by John T. Yates Jr. ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a new edition of a classic text on experimental methods and instruments in surface science. It offers practical insight useful to chemists, physicists, and materials scientists working in experimental surface science. This enlarged second edition contains almost 300 descriptions of experimental methods. The more than 50 active areas with individual scientific and measurement concepts ... Read more

$287.99 USD

This book is a new edition of a classic text on experimental methods and instruments in surface science. It offers practical insight useful to chemists, physicists, and materials scientists working in experimental surface science. This enlarged second edition contains almost 300 descriptions of experimental methods. The more than 50 active areas with individual scientific and measurement concepts
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Exciton Dynamics in Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals

Recombination, Dephasing and Diffusion

by Bernhard Johann Bohn ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Less than a decade ago, lead halide perovskite semiconductors caused a sensation: Solar cells exhibiting astonishingly high levels of efficiency. Recently, it became possible to synthesize nanocrystals of this material as well. Interestingly; simply by controlling the size and shape of these crystals, new aspects of this material literally came to light. These nanocrystals have proven to be ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Less than a decade ago, lead halide perovskite semiconductors caused a sensation: Solar cells exhibiting astonishingly high levels of efficiency. Recently, it became possible to synthesize nanocrystals of this material as well. Interestingly; simply by controlling the size and shape of these crystals, new aspects of this material literally came to light. These nanocrystals have proven to be
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Wide Band-Gap Semiconductor Nuclear Radiation Detector

by Yuming Zhang, Hui Guo, Jinfeng Zhang, Chiwen Qian, Yapeng Liu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book’s purpose and characteristics are not only to introduce the fundamental theoretical knowledge of nuclear radiation detection principles, detector preparation, and detection signal generation, but also provides a comprehensive introduction of the design, optimization, and preparation of semiconductor nuclear radiation detection. Beginning with the current materials and device processes of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book’s purpose and characteristics are not only to introduce the fundamental theoretical knowledge of nuclear radiation detection principles, detector preparation, and detection signal generation, but also provides a comprehensive introduction of the design, optimization, and preparation of semiconductor nuclear radiation detection. Beginning with the current materials and device processes of
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Liquid Crystalline Semiconductors

Materials, properties and applications

Edited by Richard J. Bushby, Stephen M. Kelly, Mary O'Neill ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This is an exciting stage in the development of organic electronics. It is no longer an area of purely academic interest as increasingly real applications are being developed, some of which are beginning to come on-stream. Areas that have already been commercially developed or which are under intensive development include organic light emitting diodes (for flat panel displays and solid state ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This is an exciting stage in the development of organic electronics. It is no longer an area of purely academic interest as increasingly real applications are being developed, some of which are beginning to come on-stream. Areas that have already been commercially developed or which are under intensive development include organic light emitting diodes (for flat panel displays and solid state
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Transport Theories for Strongly-Interacting Systems

Applications to Heavy-Ion Collisions

by Wolfgang Cassing ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an overview on transport theories, focusing on applications and the relativistic off-shell transport theory which are of particular interest for physicists working in the field of relativistic strong-interaction physics, e.g. relativistic or ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions or the evolution of the early universe. In this regard, a thorough derivation of the transport ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book provides an overview on transport theories, focusing on applications and the relativistic off-shell transport theory which are of particular interest for physicists working in the field of relativistic strong-interaction physics, e.g. relativistic or ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions or the evolution of the early universe. In this regard, a thorough derivation of the transport
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Brillouin Scattering Part 1

by Benjamin J. Eggleton, Michael J. Steel, Christopher G. Poulton ...

Series Book 109 - Semiconductors and Semimetals
Brillouin Scattering, Volume 109 in the Semiconductors and Semimetal series, marks the centenary of Leon Brillouin's seminal 1922 paper which provided a detailed theory of the effect that now bears his name. Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) is the strongest third order optical nonlinearity and plays an important role in contemporary science and applications, particularly lasers, ... Read more

$220.99 USD

Brillouin Scattering, Volume 109 in the Semiconductors and Semimetal series, marks the centenary of Leon Brillouin's seminal 1922 paper which provided a detailed theory of the effect that now bears his name. Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) is the strongest third order optical nonlinearity and plays an important role in contemporary science and applications, particularly lasers,
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Advanced Materials for Sustainable Energy and Engineering

Volume 1: Novel Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy

Edited by Mourad Boutahir, Elkhattabi El Mehdi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book delves into the realm of sustainable energy and presents a comprehensive analysis of novel nanomaterials with potential applications in this field. Each chapter offers a unique perspective, contributing to the understanding and development of advanced energy materials.From the infrared spectroscopy analysis of boron nitride nanotubes to the investigation of optical properties of ZnO thin ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book delves into the realm of sustainable energy and presents a comprehensive analysis of novel nanomaterials with potential applications in this field. Each chapter offers a unique perspective, contributing to the understanding and development of advanced energy materials.From the infrared spectroscopy analysis of boron nitride nanotubes to the investigation of optical properties of ZnO thin
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Integrated Hybrid Resonant DCDC Converters

by Peter Renz, Bernhard Wicht ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive, single-source on resonant switched-capacitor converters. It is written in the style of a handbook, with systematic guidelines, and includes implementation examples. The authors explore integrated hybrid resonant DCDC converters in order to achieve highly compact, energy efﬁcient and cost-effective power management solutions in the growing fields of wearables and ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive, single-source on resonant switched-capacitor converters. It is written in the style of a handbook, with systematic guidelines, and includes implementation examples. The authors explore integrated hybrid resonant DCDC converters in order to achieve highly compact, energy efﬁcient and cost-effective power management solutions in the growing fields of wearables and
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Advanced Composite Materials

by LOUIS A PILATO, Michael J. Michno ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Advanced composite materials or high performance polymer composites are an unusual class of materials that possess a combination of high strength and modulus and are substantially superior to structural metals and alloys on an equal weight basis. The book provides an overview of the key components that are considered in the design of a composite, of surface chemistry, of analyses/testing, of ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Advanced composite materials or high performance polymer composites are an unusual class of materials that possess a combination of high strength and modulus and are substantially superior to structural metals and alloys on an equal weight basis. The book provides an overview of the key components that are considered in the design of a composite, of surface chemistry, of analyses/testing, of
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Langevin And Fokker-planck Equations And Their Generalizations: Descriptions And Solutions

by Sau Fa Kwok ...

This invaluable book provides a broad introduction to a rapidly growing area of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The first part of the book complements the classical book on the Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations (H. Risken, The Fokker-Planck Equation: Methods of Solution and Applications (Springer, 1996)). Some topics and methods of solutions are presented and discussed in details which are ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This invaluable book provides a broad introduction to a rapidly growing area of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The first part of the book complements the classical book on the Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations (H. Risken, The Fokker-Planck Equation: Methods of Solution and Applications (Springer, 1996)). Some topics and methods of solutions are presented and discussed in details which are
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Second Harmonic and Sum-Frequency Spectroscopy

Basics and Applications

by Yuen-Ron Shen ...

Optical second harmonic and sum-frequency generation has evolved into a useful spectroscopic tool for material characterization, especially as a viable and powerful technique for probing surfaces and interfaces. This book serves as an introduction on the technique. It provides a comprehensible description on the basics of the technique and gives detailed accounts with illustrating examples on the ... Read more

$106.99 USD

Optical second harmonic and sum-frequency generation has evolved into a useful spectroscopic tool for material characterization, especially as a viable and powerful technique for probing surfaces and interfaces. This book serves as an introduction on the technique. It provides a comprehensible description on the basics of the technique and gives detailed accounts with illustrating examples on the
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The Nature of X-Rays and Their Interactions with Matter

by Joachim Stöhr ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a comprehensive account of modern x-ray science, based on the use of synchrotron radiation and x-ray-free electron lasers (XFELs). It emphasizes the new capabilities of XFELs which extend the study of matter to the intrinsic timescales associated with the motion of atoms and chemical transformations and give birth to the new field of non-linear x-ray science. Starting with the ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This book gives a comprehensive account of modern x-ray science, based on the use of synchrotron radiation and x-ray-free electron lasers (XFELs). It emphasizes the new capabilities of XFELs which extend the study of matter to the intrinsic timescales associated with the motion of atoms and chemical transformations and give birth to the new field of non-linear x-ray science. Starting with the
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Statistical Physics: Fundamentals And Application To Condensed Matter

by Hung-the Diep ...

The aim of this book is to provide the fundamentals of statistical physics and its application to condensed matter. The combination of statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics has provided an understanding of properties of matter leading to spectacular technological innovations and discoveries in condensed matter which have radically changed our daily life.The book gives the steps to follow to ... Read more

$55.99 USD

The aim of this book is to provide the fundamentals of statistical physics and its application to condensed matter. The combination of statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics has provided an understanding of properties of matter leading to spectacular technological innovations and discoveries in condensed matter which have radically changed our daily life.The book gives the steps to follow to
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A Course in Quantum Many-Body Theory

From Conventional Fermi Liquids to Strongly Correlated Systems

by Michele Fabrizio ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook presents various methods to deal with quantum many-body systems, mainly addressing interacting electrons. It focusses on basic tools to tackle quantum effects in macroscopic systems of interacting particles, and on fundamental concepts to interpret the behavior of such systems as revealed by experiments.The textbook starts from simple concepts like second quantization, which allows ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This textbook presents various methods to deal with quantum many-body systems, mainly addressing interacting electrons. It focusses on basic tools to tackle quantum effects in macroscopic systems of interacting particles, and on fundamental concepts to interpret the behavior of such systems as revealed by experiments.The textbook starts from simple concepts like second quantization, which allows
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3D TCAD Simulation for CMOS Nanoeletronic Devices

by Yung-Chun Wu, Yi-Ruei Jhan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book demonstrates how to use the Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD 2014 version for the design and simulation of 3D CMOS (complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor) semiconductor nanoelectronic devices, while also providing selected source codes (Technology Computer-Aided Design, TCAD). Instead of the built-in examples of Sentaurus TCAD 2014, the practical cases presented here, based on years of teaching ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book demonstrates how to use the Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD 2014 version for the design and simulation of 3D CMOS (complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor) semiconductor nanoelectronic devices, while also providing selected source codes (Technology Computer-Aided Design, TCAD). Instead of the built-in examples of Sentaurus TCAD 2014, the practical cases presented here, based on years of teaching
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Bio-inspired Asymmetric Design and Building of Biomimetic Smart Single Nanochannels

by Xu Hou ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this thesis, the author introduces various bio-inspired smart nanochannel systems. A strategy for design and preparation of novel artificial responsive symmetric/asymmetric single nanochannel systems under various symmetric/asymmetric stimuli is presented for the first time. The author’s research work utilizes ion track etching polymer nanochannels with different shapes as examples to ... Read more

$89.99 USD

In this thesis, the author introduces various bio-inspired smart nanochannel systems. A strategy for design and preparation of novel artificial responsive symmetric/asymmetric single nanochannel systems under various symmetric/asymmetric stimuli is presented for the first time. The author’s research work utilizes ion track etching polymer nanochannels with different shapes as examples to
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