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Controlling Collective Electronic States in Cuprates and Nickelates

A Resonant X-ray Scattering Study

by Martin Bluschke ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In this thesis chemical and epitaxial degrees of freedom are used to manipulate charge and spin ordering phenomena in two families of transition metal oxides, while taking advantage of state-of-the-art resonant x-ray scattering (RXS) methods to characterize their microscopic origin in a comprehensive manner. First, the relationship of charge density wave order to both magnetism and the "pseudogap" ... Read more

$116.99 USD

In this thesis chemical and epitaxial degrees of freedom are used to manipulate charge and spin ordering phenomena in two families of transition metal oxides, while taking advantage of state-of-the-art resonant x-ray scattering (RXS) methods to characterize their microscopic origin in a comprehensive manner. First, the relationship of charge density wave order to both magnetism and the "pseudogap"
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Dynamic Wetting by Nanofluids

by Gui Lu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This PhD thesis presents the latest research findings on nanofluid wetting kinetics, which has wide applications in nano/microscale processes and devices. It analyzes complex dynamic wetting by nanofluids using both experiments and multi-scale simulation methods, and presents multiscale (from nano to macroscale) mechanisms and tunable methods to elucidate and control nanofluid dynamic wetting. The ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This PhD thesis presents the latest research findings on nanofluid wetting kinetics, which has wide applications in nano/microscale processes and devices. It analyzes complex dynamic wetting by nanofluids using both experiments and multi-scale simulation methods, and presents multiscale (from nano to macroscale) mechanisms and tunable methods to elucidate and control nanofluid dynamic wetting. The
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Inside Solid State Drives (SSDs)

by Rino Micheloni, Alessia Marelli, Kam Eshghi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Solid State Drives (SSDs) are gaining momentum in enterprise and client applications, replacing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) by offering higher performance and lower power. In the enterprise, developers of data center server and storage systems have seen CPU performance growing exponentially for the past two decades, while HDD performance has improved linearly for the same period. Additionally, multi ... Read more

$170.99 USD

Solid State Drives (SSDs) are gaining momentum in enterprise and client applications, replacing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) by offering higher performance and lower power. In the enterprise, developers of data center server and storage systems have seen CPU performance growing exponentially for the past two decades, while HDD performance has improved linearly for the same period. Additionally, multi
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Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser Engineered Metal-Glass Nanocomposites

by Andrei Stalmashonak, Gerhard Seifert, Amin Abdolvand ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Glasses containing metallic nanoparticles exhibit very promising linear and nonlinear optical properties, mainly due to the surface plasmon resonances (SPRs) of the nanoparticles. The spectral position in the visible and near-infrared range and polarization dependence of the SPR are characteristically determined by the nanoparticles’ shapes.The focus of Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser Engineered Metal ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Glasses containing metallic nanoparticles exhibit very promising linear and nonlinear optical properties, mainly due to the surface plasmon resonances (SPRs) of the nanoparticles. The spectral position in the visible and near-infrared range and polarization dependence of the SPR are characteristically determined by the nanoparticles’ shapes.The focus of Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser Engineered Metal
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Nanotechnology

Agriculture, Environment and Health

Edited by Acharya Balkrishna, Naveen Thakur, Vedpriya Arya, Ashwani Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an update on the state of the art in nanobiology and various nanoparticle synthesis and characterization methods. Further, the application of nanomaterials in agriculture (nanobiofertilizers and nanobiopesticides), environmental remediation (bio-nanoaugmentation), and public health (diagnosis, treatment, and drug delivery) is also a key area of this book. This book serves as a ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents an update on the state of the art in nanobiology and various nanoparticle synthesis and characterization methods. Further, the application of nanomaterials in agriculture (nanobiofertilizers and nanobiopesticides), environmental remediation (bio-nanoaugmentation), and public health (diagnosis, treatment, and drug delivery) is also a key area of this book. This book serves as a
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Advanced Optical and Optoelectronic Fibers

Edited by Lei Wei ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the recent scientific and technological innovations of various optical and optoelectronic fibers based on different functional structures and materials. Advanced optical and optoelectronic fibers locate at the intersection of many disciplines ranging from optical waveguides, optoelectronics, material engineering, micro/nanofabrication, and neural interfaces to wearable devices ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book highlights the recent scientific and technological innovations of various optical and optoelectronic fibers based on different functional structures and materials. Advanced optical and optoelectronic fibers locate at the intersection of many disciplines ranging from optical waveguides, optoelectronics, material engineering, micro/nanofabrication, and neural interfaces to wearable devices
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Electronics Engineering

by O. N. Pandey ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is primarily designed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate students of electrical, electronics, and computer engineering, but can also be used for primer courses across other disciplines of engineering and related sciences. The first edition of this book was published in 2015. The book has been completely revised and a chapter on PSPICE has also been included. The book covers all the ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book is primarily designed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate students of electrical, electronics, and computer engineering, but can also be used for primer courses across other disciplines of engineering and related sciences. The first edition of this book was published in 2015. The book has been completely revised and a chapter on PSPICE has also been included. The book covers all the
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Solid State Physics

Essential Concepts

by David W. Snoke ...

By identifying unifying concepts across solid state physics, this text covers theory in an accessible way to provide graduate students with an intuitive understanding of effects and the basis for making quantitative calculations. Each chapter focuses on a different set of theoretical tools, using examples from specific systems and demonstrating practical applications to real experimental topics. ... Read more

$82.99 USD

By identifying unifying concepts across solid state physics, this text covers theory in an accessible way to provide graduate students with an intuitive understanding of effects and the basis for making quantitative calculations. Each chapter focuses on a different set of theoretical tools, using examples from specific systems and demonstrating practical applications to real experimental topics.
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Stress-Induced Local Phase Transformations Near Cracks and Dislocations

The Field-Theoretical Approach

by Alexei Boulbitch, Alexander Korzhenevskii ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book introduces a powerful new framework for describing the states and dynamics of heterophase solids subjected to inhomogeneous stress fields. It serves both as an accessible introduction to the underlying theory and as a specialized monograph that deepens understanding of crack and dislocation behavior related to phase transformation. It addresses the interaction between such ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book introduces a powerful new framework for describing the states and dynamics of heterophase solids subjected to inhomogeneous stress fields. It serves both as an accessible introduction to the underlying theory and as a specialized monograph that deepens understanding of crack and dislocation behavior related to phase transformation. It addresses the interaction between such
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Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells

Edited by Sining Yun, Anders Hagfeldt ...

A guide to one of the most important aspects for affordable and highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cellsDye-sensitized solar cells have the potential to be one of the most promising photovoltaic technologies for production of renewable and clean energy. Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells offers an introduction to the various types of counter electrode catalysts for ... Read more

$286.00 USD

A guide to one of the most important aspects for affordable and highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cellsDye-sensitized solar cells have the potential to be one of the most promising photovoltaic technologies for production of renewable and clean energy. Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells offers an introduction to the various types of counter electrode catalysts for
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Light-Emitting Diodes

Materials, Processes, Devices and Applications

Edited by Jinmin Li, G. Q. Zhang ...

Series Book 4 - Solid State Lighting Technology and Application Series
Comprehensive in scope, this book covers the latest progresses of theories, technologies and applications of LEDs based on III-V semiconductor materials, such as basic material physics, key device issues (homoepitaxy and heteroepitaxy of the materials on different substrates, quantum efficiency and novel structures, and more), packaging, and system integration. The authors describe the latest ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Comprehensive in scope, this book covers the latest progresses of theories, technologies and applications of LEDs based on III-V semiconductor materials, such as basic material physics, key device issues (homoepitaxy and heteroepitaxy of the materials on different substrates, quantum efficiency and novel structures, and more), packaging, and system integration. The authors describe the latest
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Recent Advances in PMOS Negative Bias Temperature Instability

Characterization and Modeling of Device Architecture, Material and Process Impact

Edited by Souvik Mahapatra ...

This book covers advances in Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) and will prove useful to researchers and professionals in the semiconductor devices areas. NBTI continues to remain as an important reliability issue for CMOS transistors and circuits. Development of NBTI resilient technology relies on utilizing suitable stress conditions, artifact free measurements and accurate physics ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book covers advances in Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) and will prove useful to researchers and professionals in the semiconductor devices areas. NBTI continues to remain as an important reliability issue for CMOS transistors and circuits. Development of NBTI resilient technology relies on utilizing suitable stress conditions, artifact free measurements and accurate physics
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Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020

Retrospective and Outlook

by Mihail C. Roco, Chad A. Mirkin, Mark C. Hersam ...

Series Book 1 - Science Policy Reports
This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opportunities and research directions in the next decade to 2020. The vision for the future of nanotechnology presented here draws on scientific insights from U.S. experts in the field, examinations of lessons learned, and international ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opportunities and research directions in the next decade to 2020. The vision for the future of nanotechnology presented here draws on scientific insights from U.S. experts in the field, examinations of lessons learned, and international
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Nanocomposite Sorbents for Multiple Applications

Edited by Yu. I. Aristov ...

This book presents the first ever comprehensive survey of a new family of nanocomposite sorbents “salt in porous matrix” (CSPMs). These composites have recently been developed for selective sorption of water, alcohols, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. They owe their origin to the catchy idea of target-oriented tailoring of materials with predetermined adsorption properties harmonized with a particular ... Read more

$149.99 USD

This book presents the first ever comprehensive survey of a new family of nanocomposite sorbents “salt in porous matrix” (CSPMs). These composites have recently been developed for selective sorption of water, alcohols, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. They owe their origin to the catchy idea of target-oriented tailoring of materials with predetermined adsorption properties harmonized with a particular
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Pulsed Laser Ablation of Solids

Basics, Theory and Applications

by Aurelian Marcu, Mihai Stafe, Niculae N. Puscas ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book introduces ‘the state of the art' of pulsed laser ablation and its applications. It is based on recent theoretical and experimental studies. The book reaches from the basics to advanced topics of pulsed laser ablation. Theoretical and experimental fundamental phenomena involved in pulsed laser ablation are discussed with respect to material properties, laser wavelength, fluence and ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The book introduces ‘the state of the art' of pulsed laser ablation and its applications. It is based on recent theoretical and experimental studies. The book reaches from the basics to advanced topics of pulsed laser ablation. Theoretical and experimental fundamental phenomena involved in pulsed laser ablation are discussed with respect to material properties, laser wavelength, fluence and
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Life-Cycle Assessment of Semiconductors

by Sarah B. Boyd ...

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

$89.99 USD

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

Monitoring the Effects of Compression and Shear-strain

by Corrado Rainone ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents a theoretical analysis of the behavior of glasses under external perturbations, i.e. compression and shear straining. Written in a pedagogical style, it explains every facet of the problem in detail, including many crucial steps that cannot be found in the existing literature—making it particularly useful for students and as an introduction to the subject of glassy physics.In ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents a theoretical analysis of the behavior of glasses under external perturbations, i.e. compression and shear straining. Written in a pedagogical style, it explains every facet of the problem in detail, including many crucial steps that cannot be found in the existing literature—making it particularly useful for students and as an introduction to the subject of glassy physics.In
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Variation-Aware Advanced CMOS Devices and SRAM

by Changhwan Shin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues in complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device design, describing how to overcome process-induced random variations such as line-edge-roughness, random-dopant-fluctuation, and work-function variation, and the applications of novel CMOS devices to cache memory (or Static Random Access Memory, SRAM). The author places ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues in complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device design, describing how to overcome process-induced random variations such as line-edge-roughness, random-dopant-fluctuation, and work-function variation, and the applications of novel CMOS devices to cache memory (or Static Random Access Memory, SRAM). The author places
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Bcs: 50 Years

by Leon N Cooper, Dmitri Feldman ...

Named a Top Five Book of 2011 by Physics Today, USA.'... the editors deserve praise for the selection of topics and for enlisting a distinguished set of authors. BCS: 50 Years is a successful attempt to capture the history of the development of superconductivity theory and its continuing impact. Any person curious about superconductivity will find something in this book to enjoy.'Physics TodayThe ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Named a Top Five Book of 2011 by Physics Today, USA.'... the editors deserve praise for the selection of topics and for enlisting a distinguished set of authors. BCS: 50 Years is a successful attempt to capture the history of the development of superconductivity theory and its continuing impact. Any person curious about superconductivity will find something in this book to enjoy.'Physics TodayThe
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Pneumatic Conveying of Solids

A theoretical and practical approach

by G.E. Klinzing, F. Rizk, R. Marcus, L.S. Leung ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Pneumatic conveying is one of the most popular methods of handling bulk powdered and granular materials in mining, chemical and agricultural industries. This 3rd edition of this successful book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. It is unique in its blending of academic materials and good industrial design techniques. Each topic is covered in depth, with emphasis placed ... Read more

$215.99 USD

Pneumatic conveying is one of the most popular methods of handling bulk powdered and granular materials in mining, chemical and agricultural industries. This 3rd edition of this successful book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. It is unique in its blending of academic materials and good industrial design techniques. Each topic is covered in depth, with emphasis placed
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Manuale di fisica dello stato solido

by Giampiero Amato ...

Dare una definizione univoca della fisica dello stato solido non è semplice, perché i confini della materia sono spesso indefiniti e si intrecciano con numerose altre discipline, come la termodinamica, l’ottica, l’elettronica, l’ingegneria, la chimica… La stessa numerosità si ritrova per le applicazioni: se da un lato l’elettronica a stato solido è nota a tutti perché ormai accompagna nelle ... Read more

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Dare una definizione univoca della fisica dello stato solido non è semplice, perché i confini della materia sono spesso indefiniti e si intrecciano con numerose altre discipline, come la termodinamica, l’ottica, l’elettronica, l’ingegneria, la chimica… La stessa numerosità si ritrova per le applicazioni: se da un lato l’elettronica a stato solido è nota a tutti perché ormai accompagna nelle
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Discontinuous Phase Transitions in Condensed Matter

Symmetry Breaking in Bulk Martensite, Quasiperiodic and Low-Dimensional Nanostructures

by Vladimir Dmitriev ...

Discontinuous (first-order) phase transitions constitute the most fundamental and widespread type of structural transitions existing in Nature, forming a large majority of the transitions found in elemental crystals, alloys, inorganic compounds, minerals and complex fluids. Nevertheless, only a small part of them, namely, weakly discontinuous transformations, were considered by phenomenological ... Read more

$113.99 USD

Discontinuous (first-order) phase transitions constitute the most fundamental and widespread type of structural transitions existing in Nature, forming a large majority of the transitions found in elemental crystals, alloys, inorganic compounds, minerals and complex fluids. Nevertheless, only a small part of them, namely, weakly discontinuous transformations, were considered by phenomenological
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Nanoscale Lab-on-a-Chip Sensors

Healthcare Applications

by Surachate Kalasin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights recent developments in lab-on-a-chip technologies and wearable sensors for smart healthcare, integrating several sophisticated multidisciplinary domains. The developed structures presented here are all categorized based on features that are particularly relevant to applications in biotechnology, biosensing, electrochemistry, molecular simulation for sensing applications, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book highlights recent developments in lab-on-a-chip technologies and wearable sensors for smart healthcare, integrating several sophisticated multidisciplinary domains. The developed structures presented here are all categorized based on features that are particularly relevant to applications in biotechnology, biosensing, electrochemistry, molecular simulation for sensing applications,
... Read more
Recent Evolutions in Energy, Drives and e-Vehicles

Proceedings of REEDeV-2022

Edited by Nitin K. Dhote, Mohan Lal Kolhe, Minhaj Rehman ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume comprises the select peer reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Evolutions in Energy, Drives and e-Vehicles (REED-EV 2022). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research and development in the area of power and energy systems, grid integration, convertor topology, electrification for transport industries, battery ... Read more

$251.99 USD

This volume comprises the select peer reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Evolutions in Energy, Drives and e-Vehicles (REED-EV 2022). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research and development in the area of power and energy systems, grid integration, convertor topology, electrification for transport industries, battery
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