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Dynamical Analysis of Non-Fourier Heat Conduction and Its Application in Nanosystems

by Yuan Dong ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis studies the general heat conduction law, irreversible thermodynamics and the size effect of thermal conductivity exhibited in nanosystems from the perspective of recently developed thermomass theory. The derivation bridges the microscopic phonon Boltzmann equation and macroscopic continuum mechanics. Key concepts such as entropy production, temperature and the Onsager reciprocal ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis studies the general heat conduction law, irreversible thermodynamics and the size effect of thermal conductivity exhibited in nanosystems from the perspective of recently developed thermomass theory. The derivation bridges the microscopic phonon Boltzmann equation and macroscopic continuum mechanics. Key concepts such as entropy production, temperature and the Onsager reciprocal
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The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers

by Laurence W. McKeen ...

Series series Plastics Design Library
This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data is supported by explanations of how to make use of the data in real-world engineering contexts. High heat environments are common in automotive, oil and gas, household ... Read more

$265.99 USD

This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data is supported by explanations of how to make use of the data in real-world engineering contexts. High heat environments are common in automotive, oil and gas, household
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Adsorption, Aggregation and Structure Formation in Systems of Charged Particles

From Colloidal to Supracolloidal Assembly

by Bhuvnesh Bharti ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis presents studies on the interaction of soft materials like surfactants and proteins with hard silica nanomaterials. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it combines concepts from the fields of physical chemistry, nanoscience and materials science, yielding to fundamental insights into the structure-directing forces operating at the nano-scale. It is shown that the morphology of ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents studies on the interaction of soft materials like surfactants and proteins with hard silica nanomaterials. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it combines concepts from the fields of physical chemistry, nanoscience and materials science, yielding to fundamental insights into the structure-directing forces operating at the nano-scale. It is shown that the morphology of
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Carbon Nanotubes

Fabrication Using the Arc Discharge Process

by Suzairi Daud ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights a comprehensive understanding of the fabrication and growth of carbon nanostructures via the arc discharge process. Its content is designed to benefit academicians, students, researchers, scientists, and readers who are interested in gaining knowledge in this area. The book presents findings on the arc discharge process and provide detailed information on the optimal state and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book highlights a comprehensive understanding of the fabrication and growth of carbon nanostructures via the arc discharge process. Its content is designed to benefit academicians, students, researchers, scientists, and readers who are interested in gaining knowledge in this area. The book presents findings on the arc discharge process and provide detailed information on the optimal state and
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Green Photocatalytic Semiconductors

Recent Advances and Applications

Edited by Seema Garg, Amrish Chandra ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book comprises a detailed overview on the role of photocatalysts for environmental remediation, hydrogen production and carbon dioxide reduction. Effective ways to enhance the photocatalytic activity of the material via doping, hybrid material, laser light and nanocomposites have been discussed in this book. The book also further elaborates the role of metal nanoparticles, rare earth doping, ... Read more

$251.99 USD

This book comprises a detailed overview on the role of photocatalysts for environmental remediation, hydrogen production and carbon dioxide reduction. Effective ways to enhance the photocatalytic activity of the material via doping, hybrid material, laser light and nanocomposites have been discussed in this book. The book also further elaborates the role of metal nanoparticles, rare earth doping,
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Micro Process and Quality Control of Plasma Spraying

by Guozheng Ma, Shuying Chen, Haidou Wang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on the basic physical process and chemical reaction of plasma spraying particle melting, flight and deposition. It introduces the basic scientific contents such as the basic characteristics and spraying principle of plasma arc, the interaction between spraying particles in flight section and plasma jet, the spreading and solidification behavior of single droplet and the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book focuses on the basic physical process and chemical reaction of plasma spraying particle melting, flight and deposition. It introduces the basic scientific contents such as the basic characteristics and spraying principle of plasma arc, the interaction between spraying particles in flight section and plasma jet, the spreading and solidification behavior of single droplet and the
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Heat and Mass Transfer in the Melting of Frost

by William F. Mohs, Francis A. Kulacki ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This Brief is aimed at engineers and researchers involved in the refrigeration industry: specifically, those interested in energy utilization and system efficiency. The book presents what the authors believe is the first comprehensive frost melting study involving all aspects of heat and mass transfer. The volume’s description of in-plane and normal digital images of frost growth and melting is ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This Brief is aimed at engineers and researchers involved in the refrigeration industry: specifically, those interested in energy utilization and system efficiency. The book presents what the authors believe is the first comprehensive frost melting study involving all aspects of heat and mass transfer. The volume’s description of in-plane and normal digital images of frost growth and melting is
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Statistical Mechanics And The Physics Of Many-particle Model Systems

by Alexander Leonidovich Kuzemsky ...

The book is devoted to the study of the correlation effects in many-particle systems. It presents the advanced methods of quantum statistical mechanics (equilibrium and nonequilibrium), and shows their effectiveness and operational ability in applications to problems of quantum solid-state theory, quantum theory of magnetism and the kinetic theory. The book includes description of the fundamental ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The book is devoted to the study of the correlation effects in many-particle systems. It presents the advanced methods of quantum statistical mechanics (equilibrium and nonequilibrium), and shows their effectiveness and operational ability in applications to problems of quantum solid-state theory, quantum theory of magnetism and the kinetic theory. The book includes description of the fundamental
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Indiana Steinhardt and the Quest for Quasicrystals

A Conversation with Paul Steinhardt

by Howard Burton ...

Series series Ideas Roadshow Conversations
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Paul Steinhardt, the Albert Einstein Professor of Science and Director of the Center for Theoretical Science at Princeton University. This extensive conversation provides a comprehensive account of a marvellous scientific adventure story in the quest for a natural quasicrystal. You will be taken on a fascinating ride through ... Read more

$2.99 USD

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Paul Steinhardt, the Albert Einstein Professor of Science and Director of the Center for Theoretical Science at Princeton University. This extensive conversation provides a comprehensive account of a marvellous scientific adventure story in the quest for a natural quasicrystal. You will be taken on a fascinating ride through
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The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices

Volume 2: Sensors

Edited by Ghenadii Korotcenkov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This collection on paper-based sensors is the second volume of a four-volume Handbook devoted to the consideration of all aspects of paper devices from the synthesis of nanocellulose and paper manufacturing to the discussion of the features of their fabrication and use. In particular, the second volume describes all types of sensors that can be fabricated based on paper and cellulose and presents ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This collection on paper-based sensors is the second volume of a four-volume Handbook devoted to the consideration of all aspects of paper devices from the synthesis of nanocellulose and paper manufacturing to the discussion of the features of their fabrication and use. In particular, the second volume describes all types of sensors that can be fabricated based on paper and cellulose and presents
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Recent Trends in Materials and Devices

Proceedings ICRTMD 2015

Edited by Vinod Kumar Jain, Sunita Rattan, Abhishek Verma ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices, which was conceived as a major contribution to large-scale efforts to foster Indian research and development in the field in close collaboration with the community of non-resident Indian researchers from all over the world.The research articles collected in this volume - selected from ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices, which was conceived as a major contribution to large-scale efforts to foster Indian research and development in the field in close collaboration with the community of non-resident Indian researchers from all over the world.The research articles collected in this volume - selected from
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Introductory Matter Physics

by Francesco Simoni ...

This book aims to introduce the reader to basic concepts concerning matter physics, describing how fundamental properties of atoms, molecules and condensed matter are affected by properties of electrons and by their interaction with electromagnetic waves.As an introductory text on basic properties of matter, the contents are designed for undergraduate students in electrical engineering. It is ... Read more

$35.99 USD

This book aims to introduce the reader to basic concepts concerning matter physics, describing how fundamental properties of atoms, molecules and condensed matter are affected by properties of electrons and by their interaction with electromagnetic waves.As an introductory text on basic properties of matter, the contents are designed for undergraduate students in electrical engineering. It is
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Recent Advances in Magnetic Insulators - From Spintronics to Microwave Applications

by Mingzhong Wu, Axel Hoffmann ...

Series Book 64 - Solid State Physics
This volume of Solid State Physics provides a broad review on recent advances in the field of magnetic insulators, ranging from new spin effects to thin film growth and high-frequency applications. It covers both theoretical and experimental progress. The topics include the use of magnetic insulators to produce and transfer spin currents, the excitation of spin waves in magnetic insulators by spin ... Read more

$246.99 USD

This volume of Solid State Physics provides a broad review on recent advances in the field of magnetic insulators, ranging from new spin effects to thin film growth and high-frequency applications. It covers both theoretical and experimental progress. The topics include the use of magnetic insulators to produce and transfer spin currents, the excitation of spin waves in magnetic insulators by spin
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Proceedings of Gravity, Strings and Fields

A Conference in Honour of Gordon Semenoff

Edited by Manu Paranjape, Daniel Carney, Bum-Hoon Lee, Taejin Lee ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is a treasured documentation of the talks given at the meeting authors have organized. Gordon Semenoff has left a legacy of influence in the theoretical physics community in Canada and globally. His contributions to the field are far-reaching and significant. He is held in the highest esteem by world-renowned. Authors are celebrating his 70th birthday with this conference. All of the ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book is a treasured documentation of the talks given at the meeting authors have organized. Gordon Semenoff has left a legacy of influence in the theoretical physics community in Canada and globally. His contributions to the field are far-reaching and significant. He is held in the highest esteem by world-renowned. Authors are celebrating his 70th birthday with this conference. All of the
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Analysis and Suppression of Low-Frequency Oscillation Between EMUs and Traction Networks in High-speed Railways

by Zhigang Liu, Siqi Wu, Xiangyu Meng ...

Series series Mechanical Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on the low-frequency oscillation between EMUs and traction networks in high-speed Railways. As the power source of high-speed trains, the traction network's power performance directly affects the safe and stable operation of the train. However, the low-frequency oscillation between EMUs and traction networks will fluctuate voltage or current, resulting in poor power quality, ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book focuses on the low-frequency oscillation between EMUs and traction networks in high-speed Railways. As the power source of high-speed trains, the traction network's power performance directly affects the safe and stable operation of the train. However, the low-frequency oscillation between EMUs and traction networks will fluctuate voltage or current, resulting in poor power quality,
... Read more
Advanced Semiconductors

Edited by Shadia Ikhmayies ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents comprehensive reviews on the synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of advanced semiconducting materials. It explores modern inorganic, organic, and hybrid semiconductors, and semiconductor physics through density functional theory. Topics include morphology-dependent properties in inorganic semiconductors, and methods for tuning the electron transport ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book presents comprehensive reviews on the synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of advanced semiconducting materials. It explores modern inorganic, organic, and hybrid semiconductors, and semiconductor physics through density functional theory. Topics include morphology-dependent properties in inorganic semiconductors, and methods for tuning the electron transport
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Physics of Wurtzite Nitrides and Oxides

Passport to Devices

by Bernard Gil ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a survey of the current state of the art of a special class of nitrides semiconductors, Wurtzite Nitride and Oxide Semiconductors. It includes properties, growth and applications. Research in the area of nitrides semiconductors is still booming although some basic materials sciences issues were solved already about 20 years ago. With the advent of modern technologies and the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book gives a survey of the current state of the art of a special class of nitrides semiconductors, Wurtzite Nitride and Oxide Semiconductors. It includes properties, growth and applications. Research in the area of nitrides semiconductors is still booming although some basic materials sciences issues were solved already about 20 years ago. With the advent of modern technologies and the
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Resonant Scattering and Generation of Waves

Cubically Polarizable Layers

by Lutz Angermann, Vasyl V. Yatsyk ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This monograph deals with theoretical aspects and numerical simulations of the interaction of electromagnetic fields with nonlinear materials. It focuses in particular on media with nonlinear polarization properties. It addresses the direct problem of nonlinear Electrodynamics, that is to understand the nonlinear behavior in the induced polarization and to analyze or even to control its impact on ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This monograph deals with theoretical aspects and numerical simulations of the interaction of electromagnetic fields with nonlinear materials. It focuses in particular on media with nonlinear polarization properties. It addresses the direct problem of nonlinear Electrodynamics, that is to understand the nonlinear behavior in the induced polarization and to analyze or even to control its impact on
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Amorphous Nanophotonics

Edited by Carsten Rockstuhl, Toralf Scharf ...

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

$143.99 USD

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

Volume 3

Edited by Seizo Morita, Franz J. Giessibl, Ernst Meyer, Roland Wiesendanger ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the latest developments in noncontact atomic force microscopy. It deals with the following outstanding functions and applications that have been obtained with atomic resolution after the publication of volume 2: (1) Pauli repulsive force imaging of molecular structure, (2) Applications of force spectroscopy and force mapping with atomic resolution, (3) Applications of tuning ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents the latest developments in noncontact atomic force microscopy. It deals with the following outstanding functions and applications that have been obtained with atomic resolution after the publication of volume 2: (1) Pauli repulsive force imaging of molecular structure, (2) Applications of force spectroscopy and force mapping with atomic resolution, (3) Applications of tuning
... Read more
Fundamentals of Friction and Wear on the Nanoscale

Edited by Enrico Gnecco, Ernst Meyer ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides an updated review on the development of scanning probe microscopy and related techniques, and the availability of computational techniques not even imaginable a few decades ago. The 36 chapters cover instrumental aspects, theoretical models and selected experimental results, thus offering a broad panoramic view on fundamental issues in nanotribology which are currently being ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This book provides an updated review on the development of scanning probe microscopy and related techniques, and the availability of computational techniques not even imaginable a few decades ago. The 36 chapters cover instrumental aspects, theoretical models and selected experimental results, thus offering a broad panoramic view on fundamental issues in nanotribology which are currently being
... Read more
Solar Cells and Modules

Edited by Arvind Shah ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the field of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules. In thirteen chapters, it addresses a wide range of topics including the spectrum of light received by PV devices, the basic functioning of a solar cell, and the physical factors limiting the efficiency of solar cells. It places particular emphasis on crystalline silicon solar cells and modules, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the field of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules. In thirteen chapters, it addresses a wide range of topics including the spectrum of light received by PV devices, the basic functioning of a solar cell, and the physical factors limiting the efficiency of solar cells. It places particular emphasis on crystalline silicon solar cells and modules,
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Mesoscopic Theories of Heat Transport in Nanosystems

by Antonio Sellitto, Vito Antonio Cimmelli, David Jou ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This book presents generalized heat-conduction laws which, from a mesoscopic perspective, are relevant to new applications (especially in nanoscale heat transfer, nanoscale thermoelectric phenomena, and in diffusive-to-ballistic regime) and at the same time keep up with the pace of current microscopic research. The equations presented in the book are compatible with generalized formulations of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book presents generalized heat-conduction laws which, from a mesoscopic perspective, are relevant to new applications (especially in nanoscale heat transfer, nanoscale thermoelectric phenomena, and in diffusive-to-ballistic regime) and at the same time keep up with the pace of current microscopic research. The equations presented in the book are compatible with generalized formulations of
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Order, Disorder And Criticality - Advanced Problems Of Phase Transition Theory - Volume 5

by Yurij Holovatch ...

This book is the fifth volume of papers on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena, the first four volumes appeared in 2004, 2007, 2012, and 2015. It aims to compile reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that are of current interest. The seven chapters discuss criticality of complex systems, where the new, emergent properties appear via collective ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book is the fifth volume of papers on advanced problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena, the first four volumes appeared in 2004, 2007, 2012, and 2015. It aims to compile reviews in those aspects of criticality and related subjects that are of current interest. The seven chapters discuss criticality of complex systems, where the new, emergent properties appear via collective
... Read more

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