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Group Theory

Finite Discrete Groups and Applications

by John Demetrius Vergados, Vasiliki-Ioanna Vergadou-Remediaki ...

This book deals with the role played by symmetry in the understanding of the physical world, beginning with the notion of geometric symmetries of the ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians. The recognition of the existence of symmetries led to the notion of transformations, which led from one state of the system to another. It was then realized that such transformations, under the operation ... Read more

$42.99 USD

This book deals with the role played by symmetry in the understanding of the physical world, beginning with the notion of geometric symmetries of the ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians. The recognition of the existence of symmetries led to the notion of transformations, which led from one state of the system to another. It was then realized that such transformations, under the operation
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Hybrid-Nanomaterials

Fabrication, Characterization and Applications

Edited by Subash C. B. Gopinath, Muhammad Mahyiddin Ramli ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the importance of surface nanomaterials for analytical applications and diagnostics. As widely been stated, surface is the base for all downstream analyticalapplications and the incorporation of additional material to form a hybrid makes a drastic improvement in the performance of the surfaces. Even though, metallic hybrid materials play a pivotal role, non-metallic and ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book highlights the importance of surface nanomaterials for analytical applications and diagnostics. As widely been stated, surface is the base for all downstream analyticalapplications and the incorporation of additional material to form a hybrid makes a drastic improvement in the performance of the surfaces. Even though, metallic hybrid materials play a pivotal role, non-metallic and
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Physics of Josephson Diodes Formed from 1T-Transition Metal Dichalcogenides

by Pranava Keerthi Sivakumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a clear and lucid introduction to the field of non-reciprocal supercurrent transport in Josephson junctions, particularly the Josephson diode effect in junctions fabricated from mechanically exfoliated transition metal dichalcogenides and its microscopic mechanism. Superconducting materials that display a non-reciprocity in their critical current, namely a supercurrent diode ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book provides a clear and lucid introduction to the field of non-reciprocal supercurrent transport in Josephson junctions, particularly the Josephson diode effect in junctions fabricated from mechanically exfoliated transition metal dichalcogenides and its microscopic mechanism. Superconducting materials that display a non-reciprocity in their critical current, namely a supercurrent diode
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Nanomaterials for Healthcare, Energy and Environment

Edited by Aamir Hussain Bhat, Imran Khan, Mohammad Jawaid, Fakhreldin O. Suliman, Haider Al-Lawati, Salma Muhamed Al-Kindy ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the various types of nanomaterials currently available and their applications in three major sectors: energy, health, and the environment. It addresses a range of aspects based on the fact that these materials’ structure can be tailored at extremely small scales to achieve specific properties, thus greatly expanding the materials science toolkit.Further, the book pursues a ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book highlights the various types of nanomaterials currently available and their applications in three major sectors: energy, health, and the environment. It addresses a range of aspects based on the fact that these materials’ structure can be tailored at extremely small scales to achieve specific properties, thus greatly expanding the materials science toolkit.Further, the book pursues a
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Smart Soft-Matter Nanotubes

Preparation, Functions, and Applications

by Toshimi Shimizu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses the manufacturing methods, characteristic tubular morphologies, diverse functions, and potent applications of organic tubular architectures prepared or self-assembled from rationally designed molecular building blocks. The hollow cylindrical structures with high-aspect ratios are capable of creating unique functions that can be differentiated from well-known self-assembled ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book addresses the manufacturing methods, characteristic tubular morphologies, diverse functions, and potent applications of organic tubular architectures prepared or self-assembled from rationally designed molecular building blocks. The hollow cylindrical structures with high-aspect ratios are capable of creating unique functions that can be differentiated from well-known self-assembled
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The Physics of Semiconductors

by Enke Liu, Bingsheng Zhu, Jinsheng Luo, Li Geng, Gaoming Li ...

This book comprehensively discusses the basic knowledge of semiconductor physics. It consists of 13 chapters. The main contents include: lattice structure and electronic states of semiconductors; impurity and defect energy levels; statistical distribution of carriers; scattering of carriers and conduction issues; generation, recombination, and motion laws of non-equilibrium carriers; pn junctions; ... Read more

$142.99 USD

This book comprehensively discusses the basic knowledge of semiconductor physics. It consists of 13 chapters. The main contents include: lattice structure and electronic states of semiconductors; impurity and defect energy levels; statistical distribution of carriers; scattering of carriers and conduction issues; generation, recombination, and motion laws of non-equilibrium carriers; pn junctions;
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Mechanical Self-Assembly

Science and Applications

Edited by Xi Chen ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications introduces a novel category of self-assembly driven by mechanical forces. This book discusses self-assembly in various types of small material structures including thin films, surfaces, and micro- and nano-wires, as well as the practice's potential application in micro and nanoelectronics, MEMS/NEMS, and biomedical engineering. The mechanical self ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applications introduces a novel category of self-assembly driven by mechanical forces. This book discusses self-assembly in various types of small material structures including thin films, surfaces, and micro- and nano-wires, as well as the practice's potential application in micro and nanoelectronics, MEMS/NEMS, and biomedical engineering. The mechanical self
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Scanning Probe Microscopy

The Lab on a Tip

by Ernst Meyer, Roland Bennewitz, Hans J. Hug ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Written by three leading experts in the field, this book describes and explains all essential aspects of scanning probe microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the experimental design and procedures required to optimize the performance of the various methods described. The book covers not only the physical principles behind this popular technique, but also tackles questions on instrument design, the ... Read more

$58.99 USD

Written by three leading experts in the field, this book describes and explains all essential aspects of scanning probe microscopy. Emphasis is placed on the experimental design and procedures required to optimize the performance of the various methods described. The book covers not only the physical principles behind this popular technique, but also tackles questions on instrument design, the
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The MOS System

by Olof Engström ...

This detailed and up-to-date guide to modern MOS structures describes important tools, cutting-edge models, novel phenomena and current challenges in measuring and improving the control of future MOS systems for transistor channels. Building up from basic electrostatics, it introduces the ideal MOS system, physical and electrical properties of high-k oxides, their dielectric constants, and energy ... Read more

$81.99 USD

This detailed and up-to-date guide to modern MOS structures describes important tools, cutting-edge models, novel phenomena and current challenges in measuring and improving the control of future MOS systems for transistor channels. Building up from basic electrostatics, it introduces the ideal MOS system, physical and electrical properties of high-k oxides, their dielectric constants, and energy
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Advanced Nanomaterials for Detection of CBRN

Edited by Janez Bonča, Sergei Kruchinin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is devoted to advanced materials and perspective sensors, which is one of the most important problems in nanotechnology and security. This book is useful for researchers, scientist and graduate students in the fields of solid state physics, nanotechnology and security. ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book is devoted to advanced materials and perspective sensors, which is one of the most important problems in nanotechnology and security. This book is useful for researchers, scientist and graduate students in the fields of solid state physics, nanotechnology and security.
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Flexible Supercapacitors

Materials and Applications

by Guozhen Shen, Zheng Lou, Di Chen ...

FLEXIBLE SUPERCAPACITORSComprehensive coverage of the latest advancements in flexible supercapacitorsIn Flexible Supercapacitors: Materials and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the foundational principles and real-world applications of flexible supercapacitors. This edited volume includes contributions from leading scientists ... Read more

$174.00 USD

FLEXIBLE SUPERCAPACITORSComprehensive coverage of the latest advancements in flexible supercapacitorsIn Flexible Supercapacitors: Materials and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the foundational principles and real-world applications of flexible supercapacitors. This edited volume includes contributions from leading scientists
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Langevin Equation, The: With Applications To Stochastic Problems In Physics, Chemistry And Electrical Engineering (3rd Edition)

by William T Coffey, Yuri P Kalmykov ...

Series Book 27 - World Scientific Series In Contemporary Chemical Physics
This volume is the third edition of the first-ever elementary book on the Langevin equation method for the solution of problems involving the translational and rotational Brownian motion of particles and spins in a potential highlighting modern applications in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and so on. In order to improve the presentation, to accommodate all the new developments, and ... Read more

$48.99 USD

This volume is the third edition of the first-ever elementary book on the Langevin equation method for the solution of problems involving the translational and rotational Brownian motion of particles and spins in a potential highlighting modern applications in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and so on. In order to improve the presentation, to accommodate all the new developments, and
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Optical and Molecular Physics

Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods

Edited by Miguel A. Esteso, Ana Cristina Faria Ribeiro, Soney C. George, Ann Rose Abraham, A. K. Haghi ...

Optical and Molecular Physics: Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods addresses many important applications and advances in the field. This book is divided into 5 sections:Plasmonics and carbon dots physics with applicationsOptical films, fibers, and materialsOptical properties of advanced materialsMolecular physics and diffusionMacromolecular physicsWeaving together science and ... Read more

$229.99 USD

Optical and Molecular Physics: Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods addresses many important applications and advances in the field. This book is divided into 5 sections:Plasmonics and carbon dots physics with applicationsOptical films, fibers, and materialsOptical properties of advanced materialsMolecular physics and diffusionMacromolecular physicsWeaving together science and
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Nanodroplets

Edited by Zhiming M. Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Nanodroplets, the basis of complex and advanced nanostructures such as quantum rings, quantum dots and quantum dot clusters for future electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, have attracted the interdisciplinary interest of chemists, physicists and engineers. This book combines experimental and theoretical analyses of nanosized droplets which reveal many attractive properties. ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Nanodroplets, the basis of complex and advanced nanostructures such as quantum rings, quantum dots and quantum dot clusters for future electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, have attracted the interdisciplinary interest of chemists, physicists and engineers. This book combines experimental and theoretical analyses of nanosized droplets which reveal many attractive properties.
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Statistical and Condensed Matter Physics

by Serguei N. Burmistrov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book outlines the fundamentals of statistical and condensed matter physics. The statistical physics is the basis of condensed matter physics and the tool for studying a variety of condensed media in the thermodynamic (heat) conditions. The statistical physics is presented within the framework of canonical Gibbs distribution entailing the relations known from the classical (heat) thermodynamics ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The book outlines the fundamentals of statistical and condensed matter physics. The statistical physics is the basis of condensed matter physics and the tool for studying a variety of condensed media in the thermodynamic (heat) conditions. The statistical physics is presented within the framework of canonical Gibbs distribution entailing the relations known from the classical (heat) thermodynamics
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Controlled Atmosphere Transmission Electron Microscopy

Principles and Practice

Edited by Thomas Willum Hansen, Jakob Birkedal Wagner ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book illustrates the practical workings of environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) from history and instrument design through to solving practical problems. Aspects of instrument design, performance, and operating procedures are covered, together with common problems and pitfalls of the technique. Not only will a properly operated instrument and a carefully set up experiment ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book illustrates the practical workings of environmental transmission electron microscopy (ETEM) from history and instrument design through to solving practical problems. Aspects of instrument design, performance, and operating procedures are covered, together with common problems and pitfalls of the technique. Not only will a properly operated instrument and a carefully set up experiment
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Tunable Lasers Handbook

Edited by Frank J. Duarte ...

Series series Optics and Photonics
Many laser applications depend on the ability of a particular laser to be frequency tunable. Among the many different types of frequency tunable lasers are: dye lasers, excimer lasers, and semiconductor lasers. Thisbook gives active researchers and engineers the practical information they need to choose an appropriate tunable laser for their particular applications. - Presents a unified and ... Read more

$139.99 USD

Many laser applications depend on the ability of a particular laser to be frequency tunable. Among the many different types of frequency tunable lasers are: dye lasers, excimer lasers, and semiconductor lasers. Thisbook gives active researchers and engineers the practical information they need to choose an appropriate tunable laser for their particular applications. - Presents a unified and
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The Nanoscale Optical Properties of Complex Nanostructures

by Jordan A. Hachtel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents studies of complex nanostructures with unique optical responses from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. The theory approaches the optical response of a complex structure from both quantum-mechanical and semiclassical frameworks, and is used to understand experimental results at a fundamental level as well as to form a quantitative model to allow the design of custom ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents studies of complex nanostructures with unique optical responses from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. The theory approaches the optical response of a complex structure from both quantum-mechanical and semiclassical frameworks, and is used to understand experimental results at a fundamental level as well as to form a quantitative model to allow the design of custom
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Resonant Dynamical X-ray Diffraction

Theory and Experiments

by Tomoe Fukamachi, Takaaki Kawamura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book has three keywords: X-ray resonant scattering, diffraction, and multiple scattering. X-ray resonant scattering occurs due to the excitation of the inner shell electrons of atoms. Now that it is possible to obtain high-intensity X-rays with a continuous spectrum using synchrotron radiation, the use of resonant scattering becomes easier. Recent advances in crystal growth technology enables ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book has three keywords: X-ray resonant scattering, diffraction, and multiple scattering. X-ray resonant scattering occurs due to the excitation of the inner shell electrons of atoms. Now that it is possible to obtain high-intensity X-rays with a continuous spectrum using synchrotron radiation, the use of resonant scattering becomes easier. Recent advances in crystal growth technology enables
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Excitonic and Photonic Processes in Materials

Edited by Jai Singh, Richard T. Williams ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is expected to present state-of-the-art understanding of a selection of excitonic and photonic processes in useful materials from semiconductors to insulators to metal/insulator nanocomposites, both inorganic and organic. Among the featured applications are components of solar cells, detectors, light-emitting devices, scintillators and materials with novel optical properties. Excitonic ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book is expected to present state-of-the-art understanding of a selection of excitonic and photonic processes in useful materials from semiconductors to insulators to metal/insulator nanocomposites, both inorganic and organic. Among the featured applications are components of solar cells, detectors, light-emitting devices, scintillators and materials with novel optical properties. Excitonic
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From Atom Optics to Quantum Simulation

Interacting Bosons and Fermions in Three-Dimensional Optical Lattice Potentials

by Sebastian Will ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis explores ultracold quantum gases of bosonic and fermionic atoms in optical lattices. The highly controllable experimental setting discussed in this work, has opened the door to new insights into static and dynamical properties of ultracold quantum matter. One of the highlights reported here is the development and application of a novel time-resolved spectroscopy technique for quantum ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis explores ultracold quantum gases of bosonic and fermionic atoms in optical lattices. The highly controllable experimental setting discussed in this work, has opened the door to new insights into static and dynamical properties of ultracold quantum matter. One of the highlights reported here is the development and application of a novel time-resolved spectroscopy technique for quantum
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Modified Au-Based Nanomaterials Studied by Surface Plasmon Resonance Spectroscopy

by Aída Serrano Rubio ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work pursues a novel route to functionalizing large surfaces with hybrid nanoparticles. It also casts new light on the combined use of surface plasmon resonance and X-rays. SPR spectroscopy is employed to study Au-based plasmonic nanostructures fabricated by novel methods, and a new experimental device is developed combining SPR with X-ray absorption spectroscopy at a synchrotron beamline. ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This work pursues a novel route to functionalizing large surfaces with hybrid nanoparticles. It also casts new light on the combined use of surface plasmon resonance and X-rays. SPR spectroscopy is employed to study Au-based plasmonic nanostructures fabricated by novel methods, and a new experimental device is developed combining SPR with X-ray absorption spectroscopy at a synchrotron beamline.
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The Physics and Chemistry of Inorganic Clathrates

Edited by George S. Nolas ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The chemistry and physics of group 14 elements such as silicon and germanium have been extensively studied, largely due to their fundamental importance in the development of semiconductor electronics. In addition, crystalline open-framework and nano-porous materials are attracting increasing attention for their potential technological applications. Inorganic open-framework materials comprised of ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The chemistry and physics of group 14 elements such as silicon and germanium have been extensively studied, largely due to their fundamental importance in the development of semiconductor electronics. In addition, crystalline open-framework and nano-porous materials are attracting increasing attention for their potential technological applications. Inorganic open-framework materials comprised of
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Mathematical Modeling in Mechanics of Granular Materials

by Oxana Sadovskaya, Vladimir Sadovskii, Holm Altenbach ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This monograph contains original results in the field of mathematical and numerical modeling of mechanical behavior of granular materials and materials with different strengths. It proposes new models helping to define zones of the strain localization. The book shows how to analyze processes of the propagation of elastic and elastic-plastic waves in loosened materials, and constructs models of ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This monograph contains original results in the field of mathematical and numerical modeling of mechanical behavior of granular materials and materials with different strengths. It proposes new models helping to define zones of the strain localization. The book shows how to analyze processes of the propagation of elastic and elastic-plastic waves in loosened materials, and constructs models of
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