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Physics

A Non-Calculus Based Course for STEM Students

by Richard C. Powell ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers all of the fundamentals of first-year undergraduate physics, as well as introducing condensed matter, quantum mechanics, relativity, particle physics, and astrophysics. It takes a methodical, visual approach to problem-solving: throughout, the reader is encouraged to draw a picture of the problem, write down the knowns and unknowns, and find the equations that connect them. Each ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book covers all of the fundamentals of first-year undergraduate physics, as well as introducing condensed matter, quantum mechanics, relativity, particle physics, and astrophysics. It takes a methodical, visual approach to problem-solving: throughout, the reader is encouraged to draw a picture of the problem, write down the knowns and unknowns, and find the equations that connect them. Each
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Quantum Fluids, Solitons, and Vortices

A Primer with Worked Problems

by Carlo F. Barenghi, Thomas Bland, Nick G. Parker ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a clear introduction to the key theoretical concepts needed to explore modern research topics in quantum fluids, with a particular focus on solitons and vortices. It is designed for graduate students and junior researchers, who want to build the foundation required to engage with current work in the field.The text begins with a brief historical overview before moving on to ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book offers a clear introduction to the key theoretical concepts needed to explore modern research topics in quantum fluids, with a particular focus on solitons and vortices. It is designed for graduate students and junior researchers, who want to build the foundation required to engage with current work in the field.The text begins with a brief historical overview before moving on to
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Quantum Signatures in 0D Systems

by Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Jayita Pal ...

Series Book 20 - Series on the Foundations of Natural Science and Technology
This book presents a comprehensive study of zero-dimensional (0D) quantum systems — including Quantum Dots (QDs), magneto-quantum MOSFETs, quantum well field-effect transistors (QWFETs), magneto size-quantized systems, magneto quantum well superlattices (SLs), magneto negative-ion potential islands (NIPIs), and quantum dot superlattices (QDSLs) — which are central to low-dimensional electronics, ... Read more

$127.99 USD

This book presents a comprehensive study of zero-dimensional (0D) quantum systems — including Quantum Dots (QDs), magneto-quantum MOSFETs, quantum well field-effect transistors (QWFETs), magneto size-quantized systems, magneto quantum well superlattices (SLs), magneto negative-ion potential islands (NIPIs), and quantum dot superlattices (QDSLs) — which are central to low-dimensional electronics,
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Proceedings of ICDMC 2019

Design, Materials, Cryogenics, and Constructions

Edited by Lung-Jieh Yang, A. Noorul Haq, Lenin Nagarajan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Design, Materials, Cryogenics and Constructions (ICDMC 2019). The chapters cover latest research in different areas of mechanical engineering such as additive manufacturing, automation in industry and agriculture, combustion and emission control, CFD, finite element analysis, and engineering design. The book also focuses on ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Design, Materials, Cryogenics and Constructions (ICDMC 2019). The chapters cover latest research in different areas of mechanical engineering such as additive manufacturing, automation in industry and agriculture, combustion and emission control, CFD, finite element analysis, and engineering design. The book also focuses on
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Molecular Beam Epitaxy

From Research to Mass Production

Edited by Mohamed Henini ...

This multi-contributor handbook discusses Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), an epitaxial deposition technique which involves laying down layers of materials with atomic thicknesses on to substrates. It summarizes MBE research and application in epitaxial growth with close discussion and a 'how to' on processing molecular or atomic beams that occur on a surface of a heated crystalline substrate in a ... Read more

$176.99 USD

This multi-contributor handbook discusses Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), an epitaxial deposition technique which involves laying down layers of materials with atomic thicknesses on to substrates. It summarizes MBE research and application in epitaxial growth with close discussion and a 'how to' on processing molecular or atomic beams that occur on a surface of a heated crystalline substrate in a
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Geometric Control of Fracture and Topological Metamaterials

by Noah Mitchell ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis reports a rare combination of experiment and theory on the role of geometry in materials science. It is built on two significant findings: that curvature can be used to guide crack paths in a predictive way, and that protected topological order can exist in amorphous materials. In each, the underlying geometry controls the elastic behavior of quasi-2D materials, enabling the control of ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis reports a rare combination of experiment and theory on the role of geometry in materials science. It is built on two significant findings: that curvature can be used to guide crack paths in a predictive way, and that protected topological order can exist in amorphous materials. In each, the underlying geometry controls the elastic behavior of quasi-2D materials, enabling the control of
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Structural Mineralogy

An Introduction

by J. Lima-de-Faria ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
$188.99 USD
Dressed Photons

Concepts of Light–Matter Fusion Technology

by Motoichi Ohtsu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Authored by the developer of dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics, this book outlines concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. It provides a quantum theoretical description of optical near fields and related problems that puts matter excitation such as electronic and vibrational ones on an equal footing with ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Authored by the developer of dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics, this book outlines concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. It provides a quantum theoretical description of optical near fields and related problems that puts matter excitation such as electronic and vibrational ones on an equal footing with
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Electrical Properties of Graphite Nanoparticles in Silicone

Flexible Oscillators and Electromechanical Sensing

by Samuel David Littlejohn ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis examines a novel class of flexible electronic material with great potential for use in the construction of stretchable amplifiers and memory elements. Most remarkably the composite material produces spontaneous oscillations that increase in frequency when pressure is applied to it. In this way, the material mimics the excitatory response of pressure-sensing neurons in the human skin. ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis examines a novel class of flexible electronic material with great potential for use in the construction of stretchable amplifiers and memory elements. Most remarkably the composite material produces spontaneous oscillations that increase in frequency when pressure is applied to it. In this way, the material mimics the excitatory response of pressure-sensing neurons in the human skin.
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An Overview of High-energy Ball Milled Nanocrystalline Aluminum Alloys

by Rajeev Kumar Gupta, B. S. Murty, Nick Birbilis ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the nanocrystalline Al based alloys as prepared using high-energy ball milling (HEBM). It discusses the influence of HEBM parameters on grain refinement and examines methods for the consolidation of nanocrystalline Al powders; further, it reviews the effects of various processing parameters on the final microstructure and the impact of microstructure ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the nanocrystalline Al based alloys as prepared using high-energy ball milling (HEBM). It discusses the influence of HEBM parameters on grain refinement and examines methods for the consolidation of nanocrystalline Al powders; further, it reviews the effects of various processing parameters on the final microstructure and the impact of microstructure
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Xviith International Congress On Mathematical Physics

by Arne Jensen ...

The International Congress on Mathematical Physics is a major conference in its field that attracts a very wide spectrum of researchers. Held every three years, it provides an overview of recent developments and achievements in mathematical physics. This volume presents the plenary lectures and invited topical session lectures from the XVIIth ICMP, which was held in Aalborg, Denmark, August 2012. ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The International Congress on Mathematical Physics is a major conference in its field that attracts a very wide spectrum of researchers. Held every three years, it provides an overview of recent developments and achievements in mathematical physics. This volume presents the plenary lectures and invited topical session lectures from the XVIIth ICMP, which was held in Aalborg, Denmark, August 2012.
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Handbook Of Carbon Nano Materials (Volumes 7-8)

by Karl M Kadish, Francis D'souza ...

Series Book 7 - World Scientific Series On Carbon Nanoscience
The seventh and eighth volumes of Handbook of Carbon Nano Materials focus on novel properties and applications of nanocarbons, viz., graphene, nanotube and fullerene. The books provide a comprehensive overview of the author's work, and significant discoveries and pioneering contributions from other groups. Specific applications cover latest developments in graphene synthesis, CVD of carbon ... Read more

$230.99 USD

The seventh and eighth volumes of Handbook of Carbon Nano Materials focus on novel properties and applications of nanocarbons, viz., graphene, nanotube and fullerene. The books provide a comprehensive overview of the author's work, and significant discoveries and pioneering contributions from other groups. Specific applications cover latest developments in graphene synthesis, CVD of carbon
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The History of Multiphase Science and Computational Fluid Dynamics

A Personal Memoir

by Robert W. Lyczkowski ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book tells the story of how the science of computational multiphase flow began in an effort to better analyze hypothetical light water power reactor accidents, including the “loss of coolant” accident. Written in the style of a memoir by an author with 40 years’ engineering research experience in computer modeling of fluidized beds and slurries, multiphase computational fluid dynamics, and ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book tells the story of how the science of computational multiphase flow began in an effort to better analyze hypothetical light water power reactor accidents, including the “loss of coolant” accident. Written in the style of a memoir by an author with 40 years’ engineering research experience in computer modeling of fluidized beds and slurries, multiphase computational fluid dynamics, and
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Metallization of Polymers 2

Edited by Edward Sacher ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
As the demands put on the polymer/metal interface, particularly by the microelectronics industry, become more and more severe, the necessity for understanding this interface, its properties and its limitations, becomes more and more essential. This requires a broad knowledge of, and a familiarity with, the latest findings in this rapidly advancing field. At the very least, such familiarity ... Read more

$89.99 USD

As the demands put on the polymer/metal interface, particularly by the microelectronics industry, become more and more severe, the necessity for understanding this interface, its properties and its limitations, becomes more and more essential. This requires a broad knowledge of, and a familiarity with, the latest findings in this rapidly advancing field. At the very least, such familiarity
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Electronic Structure of Metal Phthalocyanines on Ag(100)

by Cornelius Krull ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The application of molecules in technological devices hinges on the proper understanding of their behavior on metallic electrodes or substrates. The intrinsic molecular electronic and magnetic properties are modified at a metallic interface, and greatly depend on the atomic configuration of the molecule-metal bond. This poses certain problems, such as the lack of reproducibility in the transport ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The application of molecules in technological devices hinges on the proper understanding of their behavior on metallic electrodes or substrates. The intrinsic molecular electronic and magnetic properties are modified at a metallic interface, and greatly depend on the atomic configuration of the molecule-metal bond. This poses certain problems, such as the lack of reproducibility in the transport
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Photonic Materials for Sensing, Biosensing and Display Devices

Edited by Michael J. Serpe, Youngjong Kang, Qiang Matthew Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the basics and applications of photonic materials. It focuses on the utility of these devices for sensing, biosensing, and displays.The book includes fundamental aspects with a particular focus on the application of photonic materials.The field of photonic materials is both a burgeoning, and mature field. There are new advances being made on a daily basis, all based on the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents the basics and applications of photonic materials. It focuses on the utility of these devices for sensing, biosensing, and displays.The book includes fundamental aspects with a particular focus on the application of photonic materials.The field of photonic materials is both a burgeoning, and mature field. There are new advances being made on a daily basis, all based on the
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Nanomaterials and Photocatalysis in Chemistry

Mechanistic and Experimental Approaches

by Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Khalid Nadeem Riaz ...

Series series Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials
This book demonstrates the basic and fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and potential application as a photocatalysis in multiple application especially in environment and energy harvesting. This book also contains methods of preparation and characterization of unique nanostructured photocatalysts, and details about their catalytic action. The book consists of seven chapters, including the ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book demonstrates the basic and fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and potential application as a photocatalysis in multiple application especially in environment and energy harvesting. This book also contains methods of preparation and characterization of unique nanostructured photocatalysts, and details about their catalytic action. The book consists of seven chapters, including the
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Bulk and Surface Acoustic Waves

Fundamentals, Devices, and Applications

by Guigen Zhang ...

This book introduces acoustic wave theories using a reader-friendly matrix-based linear algebra approach. It will enable the reader to take advantage of software tools such as MATLAB (commercial codes) and OCTAVE (open-source codes) to gain better and deeper understanding of the underlying physics quickly. In this aspect, this text can be regarded as a practical introduction of the acoustic wave ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book introduces acoustic wave theories using a reader-friendly matrix-based linear algebra approach. It will enable the reader to take advantage of software tools such as MATLAB (commercial codes) and OCTAVE (open-source codes) to gain better and deeper understanding of the underlying physics quickly. In this aspect, this text can be regarded as a practical introduction of the acoustic wave
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A Dynamical Perspective on the ɸ4 Model

Past, Present and Future

Edited by Panayotis G. Kevrekidis, Jesús Cuevas-Maraver ...

Series Book 26 - Nonlinear Systems and Complexity
This book presents a careful selection of the most important developments of the \phi^4 model, offering a judicious summary of this model with a view to future prospects and the challenges ahead.Over the past four decades, the \phi^4 model has been the basis for a broad array of developments in the physics and mathematics of nonlinear waves. From kinks to breathers, from continuum media to ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book presents a careful selection of the most important developments of the \phi^4 model, offering a judicious summary of this model with a view to future prospects and the challenges ahead.Over the past four decades, the \phi^4 model has been the basis for a broad array of developments in the physics and mathematics of nonlinear waves. From kinks to breathers, from continuum media to
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Advances in Laser Performance and New Principles of Precision Measuring Instruments

by Shulian Zhang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights a comprehensive introduction to double-beam laser and its application to a series of innovative instruments for precision measurement. The first two chapters introduce the structures and properties of double-beam laser, which become the foundation of more than a dozen innovative instruments in the second half of the book. The book covers two types of lasers: the frequency ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book highlights a comprehensive introduction to double-beam laser and its application to a series of innovative instruments for precision measurement. The first two chapters introduce the structures and properties of double-beam laser, which become the foundation of more than a dozen innovative instruments in the second half of the book. The book covers two types of lasers: the frequency
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Tribological Technology in Sheet Metal Forming

by Akira Azushima ...

Series series Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology
This state-of-the-art book highlights recent advances and discussions in tribological technologies in sheet metal forming. The contents focus on the fundamentals to the more complex topics such as micro contact and lubricant behaviors, FEM analysis in deep drawing process, usage of tribo-simulators, friction behavior in flat sliding, tribological numerical modeling, and simulation of seizure. This ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This state-of-the-art book highlights recent advances and discussions in tribological technologies in sheet metal forming. The contents focus on the fundamentals to the more complex topics such as micro contact and lubricant behaviors, FEM analysis in deep drawing process, usage of tribo-simulators, friction behavior in flat sliding, tribological numerical modeling, and simulation of seizure. This
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Nanotribology and Nanomechanics

An Introduction

Edited by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook and comprehensive reference source and serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics.This 4th edition has been completely revised and updated, concentrating on the key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modeling of interfaces. It provides condensed knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This textbook and comprehensive reference source and serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics.This 4th edition has been completely revised and updated, concentrating on the key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modeling of interfaces. It provides condensed knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials
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Order and Fluctuations in Collective Dynamics of Swimming Bacteria

Experimental Exploration of Active Matter Physics

by Daiki Nishiguchi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis focuses on experimental studies on collective motion using swimming bacteria as model active-matter systems. It offers comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art theories and experiments on collective motion from the viewpoint of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The author presents his experimental studies on two major classes of collective motion that had been well studied ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis focuses on experimental studies on collective motion using swimming bacteria as model active-matter systems. It offers comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art theories and experiments on collective motion from the viewpoint of nonequilibrium statistical physics. The author presents his experimental studies on two major classes of collective motion that had been well studied
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Next Generation Smart Nano-Bio-Devices

Edited by Gorachand Dutta, Arindam Biswas ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book addresses challenges for the development of a point-of-care-test platform. The book describes printed chip-based assay (Lab-on-a-Chip, Lab-on-a-PCB) for rapid, inexpensive biomarkers detection in real samples. The main challenges of point-of-care testing require implementing complex analytical methods into low-cost technologies. This is particularly true for countries with less developed ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book addresses challenges for the development of a point-of-care-test platform. The book describes printed chip-based assay (Lab-on-a-Chip, Lab-on-a-PCB) for rapid, inexpensive biomarkers detection in real samples. The main challenges of point-of-care testing require implementing complex analytical methods into low-cost technologies. This is particularly true for countries with less developed
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