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Solar Light Harvesting with Nanocrystalline Semiconductors

by Oleksandr Stroyuk ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book explains the use of nanocrystalline semiconductors in the harvesting of energy from solar light. It introduces promising methodology and technology which may help to increase the efficiency of light harvesting – one of the major challenges on the way toward sustainable energy generation.The book starts with a general introduction to the photochemistry of semiconductor nanocrystals. In ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book explains the use of nanocrystalline semiconductors in the harvesting of energy from solar light. It introduces promising methodology and technology which may help to increase the efficiency of light harvesting – one of the major challenges on the way toward sustainable energy generation.The book starts with a general introduction to the photochemistry of semiconductor nanocrystals. In
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Research, Fabrication And Applications Of Bi-2223 Hts Wires

by Kenichi Sato ...

Series Book 1 - World Scientific Series In Applications Of Superconductivity And Related Phenomena
The purpose of this book is to cover all aspects of Bi-2223 superconducting wires from fundamental research, fabrication process to applications. This book contains many chapters written by distinguished experts in the world. ... Read more

$81.39 CAD

The purpose of this book is to cover all aspects of Bi-2223 superconducting wires from fundamental research, fabrication process to applications. This book contains many chapters written by distinguished experts in the world.
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Physik für Ingenieure

by Ekbert Hering, Rolf Martin, Martin Stohrer, Hanno Käß, Günther Kurz, Wolfgang Schulz ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Lehrbuch zeichnet sich durch klare Strukturen, bewährte Didaktik und Übersichten zur Veranschaulichung komplexer Zusammenhänge aus. Zahlreiche Abbildungen aus der Technik und Berechnungsbeispiele aus dem Arbeitsumfeld des Ingenieurs vermitteln den Praxisbezug. Übungsaufgaben und deren ausführliche Lösungen ermöglichen es, physikalische Zusammenhänge rechnerisch zu erfassen und vertiefen ihr ... Read more

$56.29 CAD

Dieses Lehrbuch zeichnet sich durch klare Strukturen, bewährte Didaktik und Übersichten zur Veranschaulichung komplexer Zusammenhänge aus. Zahlreiche Abbildungen aus der Technik und Berechnungsbeispiele aus dem Arbeitsumfeld des Ingenieurs vermitteln den Praxisbezug. Übungsaufgaben und deren ausführliche Lösungen ermöglichen es, physikalische Zusammenhänge rechnerisch zu erfassen und vertiefen ihr
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On-Surface Synthesis

Proceedings of the International Workshop On-Surface Synthesis, École des Houches, Les Houches 25-30 May 2014

Edited by André Gourdon ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
With contributions by leading international experts, this book presents a detailed compilation of a new and very active field. It is the first book devoted to the covalent coupling of molecular precursors on surfaces that allows the preparation of 0D, 1D and 2D molecules that cannot be synthesized in solution. This book is aimed at students and researchers interested in nanochemistry and molecular ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

With contributions by leading international experts, this book presents a detailed compilation of a new and very active field. It is the first book devoted to the covalent coupling of molecular precursors on surfaces that allows the preparation of 0D, 1D and 2D molecules that cannot be synthesized in solution. This book is aimed at students and researchers interested in nanochemistry and molecular
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Hierarchical Macromolecular Structures: 60 Years after the Staudinger Nobel Prize II

Edited by Virgil Percec ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples,
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Mapping of Parent Hamiltonians

From Abelian and non-Abelian Quantum Hall States to Exact Models of Critical Spin Chains

by Martin Greiter ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This monograph introduces an exact model for a critical spin chain with arbitrary spin S, which includes the Haldane--Shastry model as the special case S=1/2. While spinons in the Haldane-Shastry model obey abelian half-fermi statistics, the spinons in the general model introduced here obey non-abelian statistics. This manifests itself through topological choices for the fractional momentum ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This monograph introduces an exact model for a critical spin chain with arbitrary spin S, which includes the Haldane--Shastry model as the special case S=1/2. While spinons in the Haldane-Shastry model obey abelian half-fermi statistics, the spinons in the general model introduced here obey non-abelian statistics. This manifests itself through topological choices for the fractional momentum
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Helium Ion Microscopy

Edited by Gregor Hlawacek, Armin Gölzhäuser ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers the fundamentals of Helium Ion Microscopy (HIM) including the Gas Field Ion Source (GFIS), column and contrast formation. It also provides first hand information on nanofabrication and high resolution imaging. Relevant theoretical models and the existing simulation approaches are discussed in an extra section. The structure of the book allows the novice to get acquainted with the ... Read more

$280.49 CAD

This book covers the fundamentals of Helium Ion Microscopy (HIM) including the Gas Field Ion Source (GFIS), column and contrast formation. It also provides first hand information on nanofabrication and high resolution imaging. Relevant theoretical models and the existing simulation approaches are discussed in an extra section. The structure of the book allows the novice to get acquainted with the
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Transport Phenomena in Multiphase Systems

by Hamid Arastoopour, Dimitri Gidaspow, Robert W. Lyczkowski ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This volume fills the need for a textbook presenting basic governing and constitutive equations, followed by several engineering problems on multiphase flow and transport that are not provided in current advanced texts, monographs, or handbooks. The unique emphasis of this book is on the sound formulation of the basic equations describing multiphase transport and how they can be used to design ... Read more

$102.49 CAD

This volume fills the need for a textbook presenting basic governing and constitutive equations, followed by several engineering problems on multiphase flow and transport that are not provided in current advanced texts, monographs, or handbooks. The unique emphasis of this book is on the sound formulation of the basic equations describing multiphase transport and how they can be used to design
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Fisica: fisica della materia

by Simone Malacrida ...

In questo libro sono presentati i seguenti argomenti di fisica di base:introduzione alla fisica della materiafisica dello stato solidofisica dei semiconduttorifisica dei plasmi ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

In questo libro sono presentati i seguenti argomenti di fisica di base:introduzione alla fisica della materiafisica dello stato solidofisica dei semiconduttorifisica dei plasmi
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Quantum Atom Optics

Theory and Applications to Quantum Technology

by Tim Byrnes, Ebubechukwu O. Ilo-Okeke ...

The rapid development of quantum technologies has driven a revolution in related research areas such as quantum computation and communication, and quantum materials. The first prototypes of functional quantum devices are beginning to appear, frequently created using ensembles of atoms, which allow the observation of sensitive, quantum effects, and have important applications in quantum simulation ... Read more

$61.59 CAD

The rapid development of quantum technologies has driven a revolution in related research areas such as quantum computation and communication, and quantum materials. The first prototypes of functional quantum devices are beginning to appear, frequently created using ensembles of atoms, which allow the observation of sensitive, quantum effects, and have important applications in quantum simulation
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Handbook of Superconductivity

Processing and Cryogenics, Volume Two

Edited by David A. Cardwell, David C. Larbalestier, Aleksander Braginski ...

This is the second of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity. The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world where a single, coherent ... Read more

$94.81 CAD

This is the second of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity. The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world where a single, coherent
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Theoretical Modeling of Organohalide Perovskites for Photovoltaic Applications

Edited by Giacomo Giorgi, Koichi Yamashita ...

Perovskites are a class of recently discovered crystals with a multitude of innovative applications. In particular, a lead role is played by organic-inorganic halide perovskites (OIHPs) in solar devices. In 2013 Science and Nature selected perovskite solar cells as one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of that year. This book provides the first comprehensive account of theoretical aspects of ... Read more

$97.55 CAD

Perovskites are a class of recently discovered crystals with a multitude of innovative applications. In particular, a lead role is played by organic-inorganic halide perovskites (OIHPs) in solar devices. In 2013 Science and Nature selected perovskite solar cells as one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of that year. This book provides the first comprehensive account of theoretical aspects of
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2D Nanoelectronics

Physics and Devices of Atomically Thin Materials

by Mircea Dragoman, Daniela Dragoman ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is dedicated to the new two-dimensional one-atomic-layer-thick materials such as graphene, metallic chalcogenides, silicene and other 2D materials. The book describes their main physical properties and applications in nanoelctronics, photonics, sensing and computing. A large part of the book deals with graphene and its amazing physical properties. Another important part of the book deals ... Read more

$128.09 CAD

This book is dedicated to the new two-dimensional one-atomic-layer-thick materials such as graphene, metallic chalcogenides, silicene and other 2D materials. The book describes their main physical properties and applications in nanoelctronics, photonics, sensing and computing. A large part of the book deals with graphene and its amazing physical properties. Another important part of the book deals
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Statistical Physics of Fracture, Breakdown, and Earthquake

Effects of Disorder and Heterogeneity

by Soumyajyoti Biswas, Purusattam Ray, Bikas K. Chakrabarti ...

Series series Statistical Physics of Fracture and Breakdown
In this book, the authors bring together basic ideas from fracture mechanics and statistical physics, classical theories, simulation and experimental results to make the statistical physics aspects of fracture more accessible.They explain fracture-like phenomena, highlighting the role of disorder and heterogeneity from a statistical physical viewpoint. The role of defects is discussed in brittle ... Read more

$157.99 CAD

In this book, the authors bring together basic ideas from fracture mechanics and statistical physics, classical theories, simulation and experimental results to make the statistical physics aspects of fracture more accessible.They explain fracture-like phenomena, highlighting the role of disorder and heterogeneity from a statistical physical viewpoint. The role of defects is discussed in brittle
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The Fiber Bundle Model

Modeling Failure in Materials

by Alex Hansen, Per Christian Hemmer, Srutarshi Pradhan ...

Series series Statistical Physics of Fracture and Breakdown
Gathering research from physics, mechanical engineering, and statistics in a single resource for the first time, this text presents the background to the model, its theoretical basis, and applications ranging from materials science to earth science.The authors start by explaining why disorder is important for fracture and then go on to introduce the fiber bundle model, backed by various different ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

Gathering research from physics, mechanical engineering, and statistics in a single resource for the first time, this text presents the background to the model, its theoretical basis, and applications ranging from materials science to earth science.The authors start by explaining why disorder is important for fracture and then go on to introduce the fiber bundle model, backed by various different
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Crystallography and Surface Structure

An Introduction for Surface Scientists and Nanoscientists

by Klaus Hermann ...

A valuable learning tool as well as a reference, this book provides students and researchers in surface science and nanoscience with the theoretical crystallographic foundations, which are necessary to understand local structure and symmetry of bulk crystals, including ideal and real single crystal surfaces. The author deals with the subject at an introductory level, providing numerous graphic ... Read more

$167.99 CAD

A valuable learning tool as well as a reference, this book provides students and researchers in surface science and nanoscience with the theoretical crystallographic foundations, which are necessary to understand local structure and symmetry of bulk crystals, including ideal and real single crystal surfaces. The author deals with the subject at an introductory level, providing numerous graphic
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Introduction to Magnetic Random-Access Memory

by Bernard Dieny, Ronald B. Goldfarb, Kyung-Jin Lee ...

Magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) is poised to replace traditional computer memory based on complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS). MRAM will surpass all other types of memory devices in terms of nonvolatility, low energy dissipation, fast switching speed, radiation hardness, and durability. Although toggle-MRAM is currently a commercial product, it is clear that future developments in ... Read more

$150.99 CAD

Magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) is poised to replace traditional computer memory based on complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS). MRAM will surpass all other types of memory devices in terms of nonvolatility, low energy dissipation, fast switching speed, radiation hardness, and durability. Although toggle-MRAM is currently a commercial product, it is clear that future developments in
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Photocatalytic Functional Materials for Environmental Remediation

Edited by Alagarsamy Pandikumar, Kandasamy Jothivenkatachalam ...

A comprehensive volume on photocatalytic functional materials for environmental remediationAs the need for removing large amounts of pollution and contamination in air, soil, and water grows, emerging technologies in the field of environmental remediation are of increasing importance. The use of photocatalysis—a green technology with enormous potential to resolve the issues related to ... Read more

$201.99 CAD

A comprehensive volume on photocatalytic functional materials for environmental remediationAs the need for removing large amounts of pollution and contamination in air, soil, and water grows, emerging technologies in the field of environmental remediation are of increasing importance. The use of photocatalysis—a green technology with enormous potential to resolve the issues related to
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Electronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of Materials

by Guo-Cong Guo, Xiao-Ming Jiang ...

Electronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of MaterialsDetailed resource on the method of electronic structure crystallography for revealing the experimental electronic structure and structure-property relationships of functional materialsElectronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of Materials describes electronic structure crystallography and functional motifs of ... Read more

$170.99 CAD

Electronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of MaterialsDetailed resource on the method of electronic structure crystallography for revealing the experimental electronic structure and structure-property relationships of functional materialsElectronic Structure Crystallography and Functional Motifs of Materials describes electronic structure crystallography and functional motifs of
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Electronics with Discrete Components

by Enrique J. Galvez ...

Comprehensive textbook on electronics for physicists, now with more examples, exercises, hands-on electronics labs, troubleshooting tips, and practical exercisesElectronics with Discrete Components delivers a comprehensive overview of electronics from the perspective of a physicist. In the first part on digital components, after an introduction to digital electronics, the text covers fundamentals ... Read more

$95.99 CAD

Comprehensive textbook on electronics for physicists, now with more examples, exercises, hands-on electronics labs, troubleshooting tips, and practical exercisesElectronics with Discrete Components delivers a comprehensive overview of electronics from the perspective of a physicist. In the first part on digital components, after an introduction to digital electronics, the text covers fundamentals
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A Journey from Nanotechnology to Picotechnology

Atomic and Molecular Scale Engineering

Edited by Shrikaant Kulkarni ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book charts the exciting transition from nanotechnology to picotechnology, moving from manipulating matter at the nanoscale to engineering structures at atomic and molecular levels. Beginning with the fundamentals of nanotechnology, it describes how materials and devices designed at the nanoscale (1 to 100 nanometers) have already revolutionized fields like electronics and medicine. It then ... Read more

$230.59 CAD

This book charts the exciting transition from nanotechnology to picotechnology, moving from manipulating matter at the nanoscale to engineering structures at atomic and molecular levels. Beginning with the fundamentals of nanotechnology, it describes how materials and devices designed at the nanoscale (1 to 100 nanometers) have already revolutionized fields like electronics and medicine. It then
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Exploration and Control of Versatile Nanometric Topological Spin Textures in Centrosymmetric Rare-Earth Magnets

by Haruto Yoshimochi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the comprehensive studies on topological spin textures from the experimental and theoretical perspectives. Based on various experiments such as electrical transport measurement, neutron scattering, and resonant X-ray scattering, it demonstrates the unique multistep topological spin textures among meron and skyrmion crystals in a centrosymmetric magnet. The detailed theoretical ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

This book presents the comprehensive studies on topological spin textures from the experimental and theoretical perspectives. Based on various experiments such as electrical transport measurement, neutron scattering, and resonant X-ray scattering, it demonstrates the unique multistep topological spin textures among meron and skyrmion crystals in a centrosymmetric magnet. The detailed theoretical
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Draw Resonance

by Mathias Bechert, Benoit Scheid ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This monograph presents many novel aspects of draw resonance, which remains an important field of research in the context of material processing. Draw resonance is used in film casting and fiber spinning at a large industrial scale for the production of polymer films, glass sheets and fibers.The book provides the most complete and coherent picture of draw resonance instability that is available so ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This monograph presents many novel aspects of draw resonance, which remains an important field of research in the context of material processing. Draw resonance is used in film casting and fiber spinning at a large industrial scale for the production of polymer films, glass sheets and fibers.The book provides the most complete and coherent picture of draw resonance instability that is available so
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Advanced Nanomaterials and Composites

Volume 1

Edited by Soney C. George, Benjamin Tawiah, Mohan Jacob, Józef Haponiuk ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in nanomaterials research and applications in energy and electronics. The book provides an overview on the fundamentals, synthesis, and characterization techniques for nanomaterials, providing readers with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the diverse range of materials available for energy and electronic ... Read more

$230.59 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in nanomaterials research and applications in energy and electronics. The book provides an overview on the fundamentals, synthesis, and characterization techniques for nanomaterials, providing readers with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the diverse range of materials available for energy and electronic
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