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Handbook of Superconductivity

Characterization and Applications, Volume Three

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

This is the last 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. Viable applications of ... Read more

$94.81 CAD

This is the last 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. Viable applications of
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Magnetic Solitons in Extended Ferromagnetic Nanosystems Based on Iron and Nickel: Quantum, Thermodynamic, and Structural Effects

by Andriy Shevchenko, Maksym Barabash, Anatolii Minitskyi, Andrii Kushko ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is based on a course of lectures aimed at undergraduate and graduate students studying materials science and welding at the E.O. Paton Institute of Materials Science and Welding National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute." The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on various aspects of magnetic solitons in ferromagnetic nanosystems.The ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book is based on a course of lectures aimed at undergraduate and graduate students studying materials science and welding at the E.O. Paton Institute of Materials Science and Welding National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute." The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on various aspects of magnetic solitons in ferromagnetic nanosystems.The
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Classical Dynamics of Linear and Nonlinear Systems

by Gyaneshwar P. Srivastava ...

Classical Dynamics of Linear and Nonlinear Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of dynamical systems from fundamental principles to advanced applications. This textbook presents a unified treatment of classical dynamics, bridging the gap between linear and nonlinear systems while providing both theoretical foundations and practical applications.Beginning with a thoughtful classification of ... Read more

$133.28 CAD

Classical Dynamics of Linear and Nonlinear Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of dynamical systems from fundamental principles to advanced applications. This textbook presents a unified treatment of classical dynamics, bridging the gap between linear and nonlinear systems while providing both theoretical foundations and practical applications.Beginning with a thoughtful classification of
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Computer Modelling of Heat and Fluid Flow in Materials Processing

by C.P. Hong ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
The understanding and control of transport phenomena in materials processing play an important role in the improvement of conventional processes and in the development of new techniques. Computer modeling of these phenomena can be used effectively for this purpose. Although there are several books in the literature covering the analysis of heat tra ... Read more

$182.75 CAD

The understanding and control of transport phenomena in materials processing play an important role in the improvement of conventional processes and in the development of new techniques. Computer modeling of these phenomena can be used effectively for this purpose. Although there are several books in the literature covering the analysis of heat tra
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Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires

Edited by Naoki Fukata, Riccardo Rurali ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers virtually all aspects of semiconductor nanowires, from growth to related applications, in detail. First, it addresses nanowires’ growth mechanism, one of the most important topics at the forefront of nanowire research. The focus then shifts to surface functionalization: nanowires have a high surface-to-volume ratio and thus are well-suited to surface modification, which ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book covers virtually all aspects of semiconductor nanowires, from growth to related applications, in detail. First, it addresses nanowires’ growth mechanism, one of the most important topics at the forefront of nanowire research. The focus then shifts to surface functionalization: nanowires have a high surface-to-volume ratio and thus are well-suited to surface modification, which
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International Youth Conference on Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technologies

Proceedings of the YETI 2020, St. Petersburg, Russia

Edited by Elena Velichko, Maksim Vinnichenko, Victoria Kapralova, Yevgeni Koucheryavy ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume presents peer reviewed and selected papers of the International Youth Conference on Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technologies (YETI-2020), held in Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg on July 10–11, 2020. It discusses current trends and major advances in electronics, telecommunications, optical and information technologies, focusing, ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This volume presents peer reviewed and selected papers of the International Youth Conference on Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technologies (YETI-2020), held in Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg on July 10–11, 2020. It discusses current trends and major advances in electronics, telecommunications, optical and information technologies, focusing,
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Optoelectronic Organic-Inorganic Semiconductor Heterojunctions

Edited by Ye Zhou ...

Optoelectronic Organic-Inorganic Semiconductor Heterojunctions summarizes advances in the development of organic-inorganic semiconductor heterojunctions, points out challenges and possible solutions for material/device design, and evaluates prospects for commercial applications.Introduces the concept and basic mechanism of semiconductor heterojunctionsDescribes a series of organic-inorganic ... Read more

$105.80 CAD

Optoelectronic Organic-Inorganic Semiconductor Heterojunctions summarizes advances in the development of organic-inorganic semiconductor heterojunctions, points out challenges and possible solutions for material/device design, and evaluates prospects for commercial applications.Introduces the concept and basic mechanism of semiconductor heterojunctionsDescribes a series of organic-inorganic
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High-Tc Superconducting Technology

Towards Sustainable Development Goals

Edited by Muralidhar Miryala ...

Mitigating climate change, clean environment, global peace, financial growth, and future development of the world require new materials that improve the quality of life. Superconductivity, in general, allows perfect current transmission without losses. This makes it a valuable resource for sustainability in several aspects. High-temperature superconducting (HTSC) materials will be crucial for ... Read more

$247.29 CAD

Mitigating climate change, clean environment, global peace, financial growth, and future development of the world require new materials that improve the quality of life. Superconductivity, in general, allows perfect current transmission without losses. This makes it a valuable resource for sustainability in several aspects. High-temperature superconducting (HTSC) materials will be crucial for
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Postmodern Fermi Liquids

by Umang Mehta ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis develops a new approach to Fermi liquids based on the mathematical formalism of coadjoint orbits, allowing Landau’s Fermi liquid theory to be recast in a simple and elegant way as a field theory. The theory of Fermi liquids is a cornerstone of condensed matter physics with many applications, but efforts to cast Landau’s Fermi liquid theory in the modern language of effective field ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This thesis develops a new approach to Fermi liquids based on the mathematical formalism of coadjoint orbits, allowing Landau’s Fermi liquid theory to be recast in a simple and elegant way as a field theory. The theory of Fermi liquids is a cornerstone of condensed matter physics with many applications, but efforts to cast Landau’s Fermi liquid theory in the modern language of effective field
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A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics

by Ian D. Lawrie ...

A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics invites its readers to a guided exploration of the theoretical ideas that shape our contemporary understanding of the physical world at the fundamental level. Its central themes, comprising space-time geometry and the general relativistic account of gravity, quantum field theory and the gauge theories of ... Read more

$174.51 CAD

A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics invites its readers to a guided exploration of the theoretical ideas that shape our contemporary understanding of the physical world at the fundamental level. Its central themes, comprising space-time geometry and the general relativistic account of gravity, quantum field theory and the gauge theories of
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Topological Matter

Lectures from the Topological Matter School 2017

Edited by Dario Bercioux, Jérôme Cayssol, Maia G. Vergniory, M. Reyes Calvo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers basic and advanced aspects in the field of Topological Matter. The chapters are based on the lectures presented during the Topological Matter School 2017. It provides graduate level content introducing the basic concepts of the field, including an introductory session on group theory and topological classification of matter. Different topological phases such as Weyls semi-metals, ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

This book covers basic and advanced aspects in the field of Topological Matter. The chapters are based on the lectures presented during the Topological Matter School 2017. It provides graduate level content introducing the basic concepts of the field, including an introductory session on group theory and topological classification of matter. Different topological phases such as Weyls semi-metals,
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Bent-Shaped Liquid Crystals

Structures and Physical Properties

by Hideo Takezoe, Alexey Eremin ...

Series series Liquid Crystals Book Series
Bent-Shaped Liquid Crystals: Structures and Physical Properties provides insight into the latest developments in the research on liquid crystals formed by bent-shaped mesogens. After a historical introduction, the expert authors discuss different kinds of mesophase structures formed by bent-shaped molecules. This book devotes the majority of its pages to physical properties such as polar switching ... Read more

$166.26 CAD

Bent-Shaped Liquid Crystals: Structures and Physical Properties provides insight into the latest developments in the research on liquid crystals formed by bent-shaped mesogens. After a historical introduction, the expert authors discuss different kinds of mesophase structures formed by bent-shaped molecules. This book devotes the majority of its pages to physical properties such as polar switching
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Density-Of-States Function and Related Applications in Quantized Structures

by Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Arindam Biswas ...

Series Book 18 - Series on the Foundations of Natural Science and Technology
In recent years there has been considerable interest in studying the DENSITY-OF-STATES (DOS) functions and Related Applications in Quantized Structures of different technologically important materials in low dimensional electronics. The concept of DOS function is of fundamental importance for not only the characterization of semiconductor nanostructures but also in the study of the carrier ... Read more

$173.69 CAD

In recent years there has been considerable interest in studying the DENSITY-OF-STATES (DOS) functions and Related Applications in Quantized Structures of different technologically important materials in low dimensional electronics. The concept of DOS function is of fundamental importance for not only the characterization of semiconductor nanostructures but also in the study of the carrier
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Non-equilibrium Phenomena in Confined Soft Matter

Irreversible Adsorption, Physical Aging and Glass Transition at the Nanoscale

Edited by Simone Napolitano ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book deals with those properties of non-equilibrium soft matter that deviate greatly from the bulk properties as a result of nanoscale confinement.The ultimate physical origin of these confinement effects is not yet fully understood. At the state of the art, the discussion on confinement effects focuses on equilibrium properties, finite size effects and interfacial interactions. However this ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book deals with those properties of non-equilibrium soft matter that deviate greatly from the bulk properties as a result of nanoscale confinement.The ultimate physical origin of these confinement effects is not yet fully understood. At the state of the art, the discussion on confinement effects focuses on equilibrium properties, finite size effects and interfacial interactions. However this
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Nanoscale Insights into Ion-Beam Cancer Therapy

Edited by Andrey V. Solov’yov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a unique and comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art understanding of the molecular and nano-scale processes that play significant roles in ion-beam cancer therapy. It covers experimental design and methodology, and reviews the theoretical understanding of the processes involved. It offers the reader an opportunity to learn from a coherent approach about the physics, ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book provides a unique and comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art understanding of the molecular and nano-scale processes that play significant roles in ion-beam cancer therapy. It covers experimental design and methodology, and reviews the theoretical understanding of the processes involved. It offers the reader an opportunity to learn from a coherent approach about the physics,
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Mathematical Analysis of Continuum Mechanics and Industrial Applications II

Proceedings of the International Conference CoMFoS16

Edited by Masato Kimura, Patrick van Meurs, Hirofumi Notsu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
As the sequel to the proceedings of the International Conference of Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities (CoMFoS15), the proceedings of CoMFoS16 present further advances and new topics in mathematical theory and numerical simulations related to various aspects of continuum mechanics. These include fracture mechanics, shape optimization, modeling of earthquakes, material structure, ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

As the sequel to the proceedings of the International Conference of Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities (CoMFoS15), the proceedings of CoMFoS16 present further advances and new topics in mathematical theory and numerical simulations related to various aspects of continuum mechanics. These include fracture mechanics, shape optimization, modeling of earthquakes, material structure,
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Amorphous Drugs

Benefits and Challenges

by Marzena Rams-Baron, Renata Jachowicz, Elena Boldyreva, Deliang Zhou, Witold Jamroz, Marian Paluch ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book explains theoretical and technological aspects of amorphous drug formulations. It is intended for all those wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of amorphous pharmaceuticals. Conversion of crystalline material into the amorphous state, as described in this book, is a way to overcome limited water solubility of drug formulations, in this way enhancing the chemical activity and ... Read more

$166.49 CAD

This book explains theoretical and technological aspects of amorphous drug formulations. It is intended for all those wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of amorphous pharmaceuticals. Conversion of crystalline material into the amorphous state, as described in this book, is a way to overcome limited water solubility of drug formulations, in this way enhancing the chemical activity and
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Quantum Field Theory, Volume 1

An introduction

by Michael Ogilvie ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This book covers quantum field theory at an introductory level appropriate for graduate students in physics. The first volume aims to allow students to begin their research in fields using quantum field theory, such as particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology and astrophysics and condensed matter physics. The key areas the book explores include free (noninteracting) fields, field quantization, ... Read more

$104.49 CAD

This book covers quantum field theory at an introductory level appropriate for graduate students in physics. The first volume aims to allow students to begin their research in fields using quantum field theory, such as particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology and astrophysics and condensed matter physics. The key areas the book explores include free (noninteracting) fields, field quantization,
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Optical Metamaterials by Block Copolymer Self-Assembly

by Stefano Salvatore ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Metamaterials are artificially designed materials engineered to acquire their properties by their specific structure rather than their composition. They are considered a major scientific breakthrough and have attracted enormous attention over the past decade. The major challenge in obtaining an optical metamaterial active at visible frequencies is the fabrication of complex continuous metallic ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Metamaterials are artificially designed materials engineered to acquire their properties by their specific structure rather than their composition. They are considered a major scientific breakthrough and have attracted enormous attention over the past decade. The major challenge in obtaining an optical metamaterial active at visible frequencies is the fabrication of complex continuous metallic
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Novel Optical Technologies for Nanofabrication

by Qian Liu, Xuanming Duan, Changsi Peng ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Novel Optical Technologies for Nanofabrication describes recent advances made in micro/nanofabrication with super-resolution laser technologies, which are based on the latest research findings in the authors’ groups. It focuses on new techniques and methods as well as applications and development trends in laser nanofabrication, including super-resolution laser direct writing, surface structures ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Novel Optical Technologies for Nanofabrication describes recent advances made in micro/nanofabrication with super-resolution laser technologies, which are based on the latest research findings in the authors’ groups. It focuses on new techniques and methods as well as applications and development trends in laser nanofabrication, including super-resolution laser direct writing, surface structures
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Amorphous Nanophotonics

Edited by Carsten Rockstuhl, Toralf Scharf ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book represents the first comprehensive overview over amorphous nano-optical and nano-photonic systems. Nanophotonics is a burgeoning branch of optics that enables many applications by steering the mould of light on length scales smaller than the wavelength with devoted nanostructures. Amorphous nanophotonics exploits self-organization mechanisms based on bottom-up approaches to fabricate ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book represents the first comprehensive overview over amorphous nano-optical and nano-photonic systems. Nanophotonics is a burgeoning branch of optics that enables many applications by steering the mould of light on length scales smaller than the wavelength with devoted nanostructures. Amorphous nanophotonics exploits self-organization mechanisms based on bottom-up approaches to fabricate
... Read more
Electrospinning for High Performance Sensors

Edited by Antonella Macagnano, Emiliano Zampetti, Erich Kny ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book aims to present the different aspects of electrospinning for designing and fabricating high performing materials for sensors applied in gaseous and liquid environments. Since electrospinning is a versatile and inexpensive manufacturing technology, the book emphasizes the industrial applications perspective. The volume is an edited collection of the most recent and encouraging results ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book aims to present the different aspects of electrospinning for designing and fabricating high performing materials for sensors applied in gaseous and liquid environments. Since electrospinning is a versatile and inexpensive manufacturing technology, the book emphasizes the industrial applications perspective. The volume is an edited collection of the most recent and encouraging results
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Transport Properties of Concrete

Measurements and Applications

by Peter A. Claisse ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Transport Properties of Concrete covers how to measure the ability of ions and fluids to move through concrete material, and how to use the results to model performance. These transport properties largely determine the durability of concrete and of steel embedded within it, as well as the effectiveness of structures such as landfill containment barriers. The book begins by explaining in detail ... Read more

$207.99 CAD

Transport Properties of Concrete covers how to measure the ability of ions and fluids to move through concrete material, and how to use the results to model performance. These transport properties largely determine the durability of concrete and of steel embedded within it, as well as the effectiveness of structures such as landfill containment barriers. The book begins by explaining in detail
... Read more
Elastic Constants In Heavily Doped Low Dimensional Materials

by Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Madhuchhanda Mitra ...

Series Book 14 - Series On The Foundations Of Natural Science And Technology
The elastic constant (EC) is a very important mechanical property of the these materials and its significance is already well known in literature. This first monograph solely deals with the quantum effects in EC of heavily doped (HD) low dimensional materials. The materials considered are HD quantum confined nonlinear optical, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI, GaP, Ge, PtSb₂, stressed materials, GaSb, Te, II-V ... Read more

$200.09 CAD

The elastic constant (EC) is a very important mechanical property of the these materials and its significance is already well known in literature. This first monograph solely deals with the quantum effects in EC of heavily doped (HD) low dimensional materials. The materials considered are HD quantum confined nonlinear optical, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI, GaP, Ge, PtSb₂, stressed materials, GaSb, Te, II-V
... Read more

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