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Properties of Materials

by P.F. Kelly ...

The second volume in the author's three-part series, Properties of Materials uses the principles of classical mechanics to qualitatively and quantitatively model specific features of matter.The text develops linear models of elasticity to correlate and quantify the changes in an object's shape induced by the application of a constant force. It desc ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The second volume in the author's three-part series, Properties of Materials uses the principles of classical mechanics to qualitatively and quantitatively model specific features of matter.The text develops linear models of elasticity to correlate and quantify the changes in an object's shape induced by the application of a constant force. It desc
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Flow Batteries

Fundamentals, Technological Advancement and Challenges

Edited by Ram K. Gupta ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Flow Batteries presents a comprehensive examination of this critical energy storage technology at the forefront of renewable energy integration.Compiling all the major topics in one book, chapters are authored by experts in energy areas, providing state-of-the-art information about flow batteries, their challenges, and applications. Detailed coverage is given to the chemistry and electrochemical ... Read more

$224.99 USD

Flow Batteries presents a comprehensive examination of this critical energy storage technology at the forefront of renewable energy integration.Compiling all the major topics in one book, chapters are authored by experts in energy areas, providing state-of-the-art information about flow batteries, their challenges, and applications. Detailed coverage is given to the chemistry and electrochemical
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Physics of Nuclear Radiations

Concepts, Techniques and Applications

by Chary Rangacharyulu ...

This text makes the physics of nuclear radiations accessible to students with a basic background in physics and mathematics. Rather than convince students one way or the other about the hazards of nuclear radiations, the text empowers them with tools to calculate and assess nuclear radiations and their impact. It discusses the meaning behind mathematical formulae as well as the areas in which the ... Read more

$171.99 USD

This text makes the physics of nuclear radiations accessible to students with a basic background in physics and mathematics. Rather than convince students one way or the other about the hazards of nuclear radiations, the text empowers them with tools to calculate and assess nuclear radiations and their impact. It discusses the meaning behind mathematical formulae as well as the areas in which the
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Data Driven Guide to the Analysis of X-ray Photoelectron Spectra using RxpsG

by Giorgio Speranza ...

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of
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Density Waves In Solids

by George Gruner ...

Series series Frontiers in Physics
?Density Waves in Solids is written for graduate students and scientists interested in solid-state sciences. It discusses the theoretical and experimental state of affairs of two novel types of broken symmetry ground states of metals, charge, and spin density waves. These states arise as the consequence of electron-phonon and electron-electron interactions in low-dimensional metals.Some ... Read more

$91.99 USD

?Density Waves in Solids is written for graduate students and scientists interested in solid-state sciences. It discusses the theoretical and experimental state of affairs of two novel types of broken symmetry ground states of metals, charge, and spin density waves. These states arise as the consequence of electron-phonon and electron-electron interactions in low-dimensional metals.Some
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Fundamentals of Charged Particle Transport in Gases and Condensed Matter

by Robert Robson, Ronald White, Malte Hildebrandt ...

Series series Monograph Series in Physical Sciences
This book offers a comprehensive and cohesive overview of transport processes associated with all kinds of charged particles, including electrons, ions, positrons, and muons, in both gases and condensed matter. The emphasis is on fundamental physics, linking experiment, theory and applications. In particular, the authors discuss:The kinetic theory of gases, from the traditional Boltzmann equation ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This book offers a comprehensive and cohesive overview of transport processes associated with all kinds of charged particles, including electrons, ions, positrons, and muons, in both gases and condensed matter. The emphasis is on fundamental physics, linking experiment, theory and applications. In particular, the authors discuss:The kinetic theory of gases, from the traditional Boltzmann equation
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Diverse Quasiparticle Properties of Emerging Materials

First-Principles Simulations

Edited by Tran Thi Thu Hanh, Vo Khuong Dien, Ngoc Thanh Thuy Tran, Ching-Hong Ho, Thi Dieu Hien Nguyen, Ming-Fa Lin ...

Diverse Quasiparticle Properties of Emerging Materials: First-Principles Simulations thoroughly explores the rich and unique quasiparticle properties of emergent materials through a VASP-based theoretical framework. Evaluations and analyses are conducted on the crystal symmetries, electronic energy spectra/wave functions, spatial charge densities, van Hove singularities, magnetic moments, spin ... Read more

$82.99 USD

Diverse Quasiparticle Properties of Emerging Materials: First-Principles Simulations thoroughly explores the rich and unique quasiparticle properties of emergent materials through a VASP-based theoretical framework. Evaluations and analyses are conducted on the crystal symmetries, electronic energy spectra/wave functions, spatial charge densities, van Hove singularities, magnetic moments, spin
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Physics of Liquid Matter: Modern Problems

Proceedings, Kyiv, Ukraine, 23-27 May 2014

Edited by Nikolai Lebovka, Leonid Bulavin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
These proceedings comprise invited and contributed papers presented at PLMMP-2014, addressing modern problems in the fields of liquids, solutions and confined systems, critical phenomena, as well as colloidal and biological systems. The book focuses on state-of-the-art developments in contemporary physics of liquid matter. The papers presented here are organized into four parts: (i) structure of ... Read more

$143.09 USD

These proceedings comprise invited and contributed papers presented at PLMMP-2014, addressing modern problems in the fields of liquids, solutions and confined systems, critical phenomena, as well as colloidal and biological systems. The book focuses on state-of-the-art developments in contemporary physics of liquid matter. The papers presented here are organized into four parts: (i) structure of
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The Augmented Spherical Wave Method

A Comprehensive Treatment

by Volker Eyert ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The Augmented Spherical Wave (ASW) method is one of the most powerful approaches to handle the requirements of finite basis sets in DFT calculations. It is particularly suited for the calculation of the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of solid-state materials. Recent developments allow application, in addition, to the elastic properties and phonon spectra. Due to the localized nature ... Read more

$49.49 USD

The Augmented Spherical Wave (ASW) method is one of the most powerful approaches to handle the requirements of finite basis sets in DFT calculations. It is particularly suited for the calculation of the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of solid-state materials. Recent developments allow application, in addition, to the elastic properties and phonon spectra. Due to the localized nature
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Electronic Properties of Materials

by Rolf E. Hummel ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This text on the electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials stresses concepts rather than mathematical formalism. Suitable for advanced undergraduates, it is intended for materials and electrical engineers who want to gain a fundamental understanding of alloys, semiconductor devices, lasers, magnetic materials, and so forth. The book is organized to be used in a one ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This text on the electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials stresses concepts rather than mathematical formalism. Suitable for advanced undergraduates, it is intended for materials and electrical engineers who want to gain a fundamental understanding of alloys, semiconductor devices, lasers, magnetic materials, and so forth. The book is organized to be used in a one
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High-k Materials in Multi-Gate FET Devices

Edited by Shubham Tayal, Parveen Singla, J. Paulo Davim ...

Series series Science, Technology, and Management
High-k Materials in Multi-Gate FET Devices focuses on high-k materials for advanced FET devices. It discusses emerging challenges in the engineering and applications and considers issues with associated technologies. It covers the various way of utilizing high-k dielectrics in multi-gate FETs for enhancing their performance at the device as well as circuit level.Provides basic knowledge about FET ... Read more

$105.99 USD

High-k Materials in Multi-Gate FET Devices focuses on high-k materials for advanced FET devices. It discusses emerging challenges in the engineering and applications and considers issues with associated technologies. It covers the various way of utilizing high-k dielectrics in multi-gate FETs for enhancing their performance at the device as well as circuit level.Provides basic knowledge about FET
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Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes for Advanced Lithium Ion Batteries

by Stelbin Peter Figerez, Raghavan Prasanth ...

This title covers the fundamentals of carbon nanomaterials in a logical and clear manner to make concepts accessible to researchers from different disciplines. It summarizes in a comprehensive manner recent technological and scientific accomplishments in the area of carbon nanomaterials and their application in lithium ion batteries The book also addresses all the components anodes, cathodes and ... Read more

$34.99 USD

This title covers the fundamentals of carbon nanomaterials in a logical and clear manner to make concepts accessible to researchers from different disciplines. It summarizes in a comprehensive manner recent technological and scientific accomplishments in the area of carbon nanomaterials and their application in lithium ion batteries The book also addresses all the components anodes, cathodes and
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21st Century Nanoscience – A Handbook

Nanopharmaceuticals, Nanomedicine, and Food Nanoscience (Volume Eight)

Edited by Klaus D. Sattler ...

Series series 21st Century Nanoscience
This 21st Century Nanoscience Handbook will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics by the same editor published in the fall of 2010 and was embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up project has been conceived as a necessary expansion and full ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This 21st Century Nanoscience Handbook will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics by the same editor published in the fall of 2010 and was embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up project has been conceived as a necessary expansion and full
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Electronic and Optical Properties of Graphite-Related Systems

by Chiun-Yan Lin, Rong-Bin Chen, Yen-Hung Ho, Ming-Fa Lin ...

This book provides an overview of electronic and optical properties of graphite-related systems. It presents a well-developed and up-to-date theoretical model and addresses important advances in essential properties and diverse quantization phenomena. Key features include various Hamiltonian models, dimension-enriched carbon-related systems, complete and unusual results, detailed comparisons with ... Read more

$73.99 USD

This book provides an overview of electronic and optical properties of graphite-related systems. It presents a well-developed and up-to-date theoretical model and addresses important advances in essential properties and diverse quantization phenomena. Key features include various Hamiltonian models, dimension-enriched carbon-related systems, complete and unusual results, detailed comparisons with
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Electron and Photon Impact Ionization and Related Topics 2004

Proceedings of the International Conference Louvain-la-Neuve, 1-3 July 2004

by B Piraux ...

Series series Institute of Physics Conference Series
This volume provides an overview of the latest advances in the field of ionization by electron and photon impact. The book contains 18 contributions of recent experimental, theoretical, and computational work on correlated processes that involve a wide range of targets, including atoms, molecules, clusters, and surfaces. It covers a broad range of current topics, such as multi-particle coincidence ... Read more

$580.00 USD

This volume provides an overview of the latest advances in the field of ionization by electron and photon impact. The book contains 18 contributions of recent experimental, theoretical, and computational work on correlated processes that involve a wide range of targets, including atoms, molecules, clusters, and surfaces. It covers a broad range of current topics, such as multi-particle coincidence
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Mathematical Theory of Elasticity of Quasicrystals and Its Applications

by Tian-You Fan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This interdisciplinary work on condensed matter physics, the continuum mechanics of novel materials, and partial differential equations, discusses the mathematical theory of elasticity and hydrodynamics of quasicrystals, as well as its applications. By establishing new partial differential equations of higher order and their solutions under complicated boundary value and initial value conditions, ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This interdisciplinary work on condensed matter physics, the continuum mechanics of novel materials, and partial differential equations, discusses the mathematical theory of elasticity and hydrodynamics of quasicrystals, as well as its applications. By establishing new partial differential equations of higher order and their solutions under complicated boundary value and initial value conditions,
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Crystallization Modalities in Polymer Melt Processing

by Hermann Janeschitz-Kriegl ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In addition to structure formation in crystallizing polymers and semicrystalline polymers, this second edition completes the topic of transport phenomena. It also reviews solidification by crystallization during cooling and under flow or pressure, which all play an enormous role in polymer melt processing.Generally, there is an intensive interaction between three transport phenomena: heat transfer ... Read more

$80.09 USD

In addition to structure formation in crystallizing polymers and semicrystalline polymers, this second edition completes the topic of transport phenomena. It also reviews solidification by crystallization during cooling and under flow or pressure, which all play an enormous role in polymer melt processing.Generally, there is an intensive interaction between three transport phenomena: heat transfer
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First Order Phase Transitions of Magnetic Materials

Broad and Interrupted Transitions

by Praveen Chaddah ...

This book introduces new concepts in the phenomenon of 1st order phase transitions. It discusses the concept of kinetic arrest at a certain temperature, with this temperature being dependent on the second control variable (magnetic field, or pressure). It discusses interesting manifestations of this phenomenon when the 1st order transition is broadened, i.e. occurs over a finite range of ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This book introduces new concepts in the phenomenon of 1st order phase transitions. It discusses the concept of kinetic arrest at a certain temperature, with this temperature being dependent on the second control variable (magnetic field, or pressure). It discusses interesting manifestations of this phenomenon when the 1st order transition is broadened, i.e. occurs over a finite range of
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Field Theoretic Method in Phase Transformations

by Alexander Umantsev ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The main subject of the book is the continuum, field theoretic method of study of phase transformations in material systems. The method, also known as "phase field", allows one to analyze different stages of transformations on the unified platform. It has received significant attention in the materials science community recently due to many successes in solving or illuminating important problems. ... Read more

$40.49 USD

The main subject of the book is the continuum, field theoretic method of study of phase transformations in material systems. The method, also known as "phase field", allows one to analyze different stages of transformations on the unified platform. It has received significant attention in the materials science community recently due to many successes in solving or illuminating important problems.
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Tribology for Scientists and Engineers

From Basics to Advanced Concepts

Edited by Michael Nosonovsky, Sudeep P. Ingole, Satish V. Kailas, Michael R. Lovell, Pradeep L. Menezes ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book describes available tribology technologies and introdces a comprehensive overview of tribology. General, up-to-date knowledge on how tribology is approached in various related areas of research, both experimental and computational is provided. ... Read more

$368.09 USD

This book describes available tribology technologies and introdces a comprehensive overview of tribology. General, up-to-date knowledge on how tribology is approached in various related areas of research, both experimental and computational is provided.
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Nanotechnology in Construction for Circular Economy

Proceedings of NICOM7, 31 October–02 November, 2022, Melbourne, Australia

Edited by Wenhui Duan, Lihai Zhang, Surendra P. Shah ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This open access book covers emerging opportunities and future use of nanotechnology in construction, including deep advances in cement chemistry, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, concrete technology, and extreme engineering (blast, impact and fire). The proceedings also presents sectorial interactions within the traditional construction industry supply chain, enabled by the ... Read more

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This open access book covers emerging opportunities and future use of nanotechnology in construction, including deep advances in cement chemistry, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, concrete technology, and extreme engineering (blast, impact and fire). The proceedings also presents sectorial interactions within the traditional construction industry supply chain, enabled by the
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Carbon Nanotubes as Platforms for Biosensors with Electrochemical and Electronic Transduction

by Mercè Pacios Pujadó ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The thesis by Mercè Pacios exploits properties of carbon nanotubes to design novel nanodevices. The prominent electrochemical properties of carbon nanotubes are used to design diverse electrode configurations. In combination with the chemical properties and (bio)functionalization versatility, these materials prove to be very appropriate for the development of electrochemical biosensors. ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The thesis by Mercè Pacios exploits properties of carbon nanotubes to design novel nanodevices. The prominent electrochemical properties of carbon nanotubes are used to design diverse electrode configurations. In combination with the chemical properties and (bio)functionalization versatility, these materials prove to be very appropriate for the development of electrochemical biosensors.
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Multiscale Materials Modeling for Nanomechanics

Edited by Garritt J. Tucker, Christopher R. Weinberger ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents a unique combination of chapters that together provide a practical introduction to multiscale modeling applied to nanoscale materials mechanics. The goal of this book is to present a balanced treatment of both the theory of the methodology, as well as some practical aspects of conducting the simulations and models. The first half of the book covers some fundamental modeling and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents a unique combination of chapters that together provide a practical introduction to multiscale modeling applied to nanoscale materials mechanics. The goal of this book is to present a balanced treatment of both the theory of the methodology, as well as some practical aspects of conducting the simulations and models. The first half of the book covers some fundamental modeling and
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Nanotribology and Nanomechanics II

Nanotribology, Biomimetics, and Industrial Applications

Edited by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The comprehensive reference and textbook serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics. Assuming some familiarity with macroscopic tribology, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their ... Read more

$116.99 USD

The comprehensive reference and textbook serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics. Assuming some familiarity with macroscopic tribology, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their
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