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Molecular Theory of Nematic (and Other) Liquid Crystals

An Introduction

by Paul van der Schoot ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a didactic derivation of the main theories of thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals, revealing the common molecular-theoretic framework that underpins both theories. This unified context will help young researchers in coming to grips with the basics of the simplest of liquid crystals, being uniaxial nematic liquid crystals, easing them into the intricacies of more complex ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book provides a didactic derivation of the main theories of thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals, revealing the common molecular-theoretic framework that underpins both theories. This unified context will help young researchers in coming to grips with the basics of the simplest of liquid crystals, being uniaxial nematic liquid crystals, easing them into the intricacies of more complex
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Magnetic Resonance and Its Applications

by Vladimir I. Chizhik, Yuri S. Chernyshev, Alexey V. Donets, Marina G. Shelyapina, Vyacheslav V. Frolov, Andrei V. Komolkin ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book is devoted to the description of the fundamentals in the area of magnetic resonance. The book covers two domains: radiospectroscopy and quantum radioelectronics. Radiospectroscopy comprises nuclear magnetic resonance , electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear quadrupolar resonance, and some other phenomena. The radiospectroscopic methods are widely used for obtaining the information on ... Read more

$188.09 USD

The book is devoted to the description of the fundamentals in the area of magnetic resonance. The book covers two domains: radiospectroscopy and quantum radioelectronics. Radiospectroscopy comprises nuclear magnetic resonance , electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear quadrupolar resonance, and some other phenomena. The radiospectroscopic methods are widely used for obtaining the information on
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Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy

Applications to Nanomaterials

Edited by Francis Leonard Deepak, Alvaro Mayoral, Raul Arenal ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights the current understanding of materials in the context of new and continuously emerging techniques in the field of electron microscopy. The authors present applications of electron microscopic techniques in characterizing various well-known & new nanomaterials. The applications described include both inorganic nanomaterials as well as organic nanomaterials. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book highlights the current understanding of materials in the context of new and continuously emerging techniques in the field of electron microscopy. The authors present applications of electron microscopic techniques in characterizing various well-known & new nanomaterials. The applications described include both inorganic nanomaterials as well as organic nanomaterials.
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Semiconducting Metal Oxides for Gas Sensing

by Yonghui Deng ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The second edition of this book focuses on the synthesis, design, and application of semiconducting metal oxides as gas sensing materials, including the gas sensing mechanism, and modification methods for sensing materials, while also providing a comprehensive introduction to semiconductor gas sensing devices. As an essential part of IoT (Internet of things), gas sensors have shown great ... Read more

$224.09 USD

The second edition of this book focuses on the synthesis, design, and application of semiconducting metal oxides as gas sensing materials, including the gas sensing mechanism, and modification methods for sensing materials, while also providing a comprehensive introduction to semiconductor gas sensing devices. As an essential part of IoT (Internet of things), gas sensors have shown great
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Emerging Non-volatile Memory Technologies

Physics, Engineering, and Applications

Edited by Wen Siang Lew, Gerard Joseph Lim, Putu Andhita Dananjaya ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a balanced and comprehensive guide to the core principles, fundamental properties, experimental approaches, and state-of-the-art applications of two major groups of emerging non-volatile memory technologies, i.e. spintronics-based devices as well as resistive switching devices, also known as Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM). The first section presents different types of ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book offers a balanced and comprehensive guide to the core principles, fundamental properties, experimental approaches, and state-of-the-art applications of two major groups of emerging non-volatile memory technologies, i.e. spintronics-based devices as well as resistive switching devices, also known as Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM). The first section presents different types of
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection against CBRN Threats

Edited by Plamen Petkov, Mohammed Essaid Achour, Cyril Popov ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is based on the lectures and contributions of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection Against CBRN Threats” held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, September 2019. It gives a broad overview on this topic as it combines articles addressing the preparation and characterization of different nanoscaled materials (metals, oxides, glasses, polymers, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book is based on the lectures and contributions of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection Against CBRN Threats” held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, September 2019. It gives a broad overview on this topic as it combines articles addressing the preparation and characterization of different nanoscaled materials (metals, oxides, glasses, polymers,
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Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials

Preparation, Properties and Applications

Edited by Zafar Said, Adarsh Kumar Pandey ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides information on thermal energy storage systems incorporating phase change materials (PCMs) which are widely preferred owing to their immense energy storage capacity. The thermal energy storage (TES) potential of PCMs has been deeply explored for a wide range of applications, including solar/electrothermal energy storage, waste heat storage, and utilization, building energy-saving ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book provides information on thermal energy storage systems incorporating phase change materials (PCMs) which are widely preferred owing to their immense energy storage capacity. The thermal energy storage (TES) potential of PCMs has been deeply explored for a wide range of applications, including solar/electrothermal energy storage, waste heat storage, and utilization, building energy-saving
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Metal Organic Framework (MOFs)

Catalytic Degradation of Pollutants

Edited by Pawan Kumar, Naresh Kumar, Deepak Kumar Aneja ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the fundamental chemistry, synthesis, and classification of Metal Organic Framework (MOFs) for/in catalysis applications. As an introduction, the role of theoretical catalytic degradation studies on MOFs is also covered. The book includes all types of pollutants, i.e., pesticides, plastics, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon compounds (PAHs), nitroaromatic compounds, and emerging ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book presents the fundamental chemistry, synthesis, and classification of Metal Organic Framework (MOFs) for/in catalysis applications. As an introduction, the role of theoretical catalytic degradation studies on MOFs is also covered. The book includes all types of pollutants, i.e., pesticides, plastics, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon compounds (PAHs), nitroaromatic compounds, and emerging
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Superconducting Materials

Fundamentals, Synthesis and Applications

Edited by Yassine Slimani, Essia Hannachi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an overview of the science of superconducting materials. It covers the fundamentals and theories of superconductivity. Subjects of special interest involving mechanisms of high temperature superconductors, tunneling, transport properties, magnetic properties, critical states, vortex dynamics, etc. are present in the book. It assists as a fundamental resource on the developed ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book presents an overview of the science of superconducting materials. It covers the fundamentals and theories of superconductivity. Subjects of special interest involving mechanisms of high temperature superconductors, tunneling, transport properties, magnetic properties, critical states, vortex dynamics, etc. are present in the book. It assists as a fundamental resource on the developed
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Proceedings of the 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2022

ICEC28-ICMC 2022, Hangzhou, China

Edited by Limin Qiu, Kai Wang, Yanwei Ma ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers from the 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2022 (ICEC28-ICMC 2022), held virtually in Hangzhou, China on 25-29 April 2022, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the latest findings on cryogenic engineering and cryogenic materials, it covers topics including: large-scale cryogenic components, ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book gathers selected papers from the 28th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2022 (ICEC28-ICMC 2022), held virtually in Hangzhou, China on 25-29 April 2022, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the latest findings on cryogenic engineering and cryogenic materials, it covers topics including: large-scale cryogenic components,
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Proceedings of the 3rd Malaysian International Tribology Conference

Edited by Syahrullail Samion, Mimi Azlina Abu Bakar, Shahira Liza Kamis, Mohd Hafis Sulaiman, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Zulkifli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the 3rd Malaysian International Tribology Conference (MITC 2020) held in Langkawi, Malaysia, September 28–30, 2020. The book presents the advancement in the field of tribology and is divided into main topics such as bearing design, biotribology, dry friction and wear, green tribology, green lubricant, lubricant and fuel, surface ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the 3rd Malaysian International Tribology Conference (MITC 2020) held in Langkawi, Malaysia, September 28–30, 2020. The book presents the advancement in the field of tribology and is divided into main topics such as bearing design, biotribology, dry friction and wear, green tribology, green lubricant, lubricant and fuel, surface
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Atom-Probe Tomography

The Local Electrode Atom Probe

by Michael K. Miller, Richard G. Forbes ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Nanocharacterization by Atom Probe Tomography is a practical guide for researchers interested atomic level characterization of materials with atom probe tomography.Readers will find descriptions of the atom probe instrument and atom probe tomography technique, field ionization, field evaporation and field ion microscopy. The fundamental underlying physics principles are examined, in addition to ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Nanocharacterization by Atom Probe Tomography is a practical guide for researchers interested atomic level characterization of materials with atom probe tomography.Readers will find descriptions of the atom probe instrument and atom probe tomography technique, field ionization, field evaporation and field ion microscopy. The fundamental underlying physics principles are examined, in addition to
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Off-Diagonal Bethe Ansatz for Exactly Solvable Models

by Yupeng Wang, Wen-Li Yang, Junpeng Cao, Kangjie Shi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book serves as an introduction of the off-diagonal Bethe Ansatz method, an analytic theory for the eigenvalue problem of quantum integrable models. It also presents some fundamental knowledge about quantum integrability and the algebraic Bethe Ansatz method. Based on the intrinsic properties of R-matrix and K-matrices, the book introduces a systematic method to construct operator identities ... Read more

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This book serves as an introduction of the off-diagonal Bethe Ansatz method, an analytic theory for the eigenvalue problem of quantum integrable models. It also presents some fundamental knowledge about quantum integrability and the algebraic Bethe Ansatz method. Based on the intrinsic properties of R-matrix and K-matrices, the book introduces a systematic method to construct operator identities
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Herbert Fröhlich

A Physicist Ahead of His Time

by G. J. Hyland ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This biography provides a stimulating and coherent blend of scientific and personal narratives describing the many achievements of the theoretical physicist Herbert Fröhlich. For more than half a century, Fröhlich was an internationally renowned and much respected figure who exerted a decisive influence, often as a ‘man ahead of his time’, in fields as diverse as meson theory and biology. Although ... Read more

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This biography provides a stimulating and coherent blend of scientific and personal narratives describing the many achievements of the theoretical physicist Herbert Fröhlich. For more than half a century, Fröhlich was an internationally renowned and much respected figure who exerted a decisive influence, often as a ‘man ahead of his time’, in fields as diverse as meson theory and biology. Although
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Transport Spectroscopy of Confined Fractional Quantum Hall Systems

by Stephan Baer, Klaus Ensslin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an overview of recent developments in experiments probing the fractional quantum Hall (FQH) states of the second Landau level, especially the \nu=5/2 state. It summarizes the state-of-the-art understanding of these FQH states. It furthermore describes how the properties of the FQH states can be probed experimentally, by investigating tunneling and confinement properties. The ... Read more

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This book provides an overview of recent developments in experiments probing the fractional quantum Hall (FQH) states of the second Landau level, especially the \nu=5/2 state. It summarizes the state-of-the-art understanding of these FQH states. It furthermore describes how the properties of the FQH states can be probed experimentally, by investigating tunneling and confinement properties. The
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Advanced Nanomaterials and Composites

Volume 3

Edited by Soney C. George, Benjamin Tawiah, Mohan Jacob, Józef Haponiuk ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements showcasing how nanotechnology is reshaping the healthcare landscape. This book provides a comprehensive overview of various nanomaterials used in healthcare, including metal nanoparticles, carbon-based materials, liposomes, and dendrimers, their synthesis and characterization techniques for healing applications. A significant ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements showcasing how nanotechnology is reshaping the healthcare landscape. This book provides a comprehensive overview of various nanomaterials used in healthcare, including metal nanoparticles, carbon-based materials, liposomes, and dendrimers, their synthesis and characterization techniques for healing applications. A significant
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Transport Phenomena in Multiphase Systems

by Hamid Arastoopour, Dimitri Gidaspow, Robert W. Lyczkowski ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This volume fills the need for a textbook presenting basic governing and constitutive equations, followed by several engineering problems on multiphase flow and transport that are not provided in current advanced texts, monographs, or handbooks. The unique emphasis of this book is on the sound formulation of the basic equations describing multiphase transport and how they can be used to design ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This volume fills the need for a textbook presenting basic governing and constitutive equations, followed by several engineering problems on multiphase flow and transport that are not provided in current advanced texts, monographs, or handbooks. The unique emphasis of this book is on the sound formulation of the basic equations describing multiphase transport and how they can be used to design
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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

$98.09 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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Suspensions of Colloidal Particles and Aggregates

by Frank Babick ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book addresses the properties of particles in colloidal suspensions. It has a focus on particle aggregates and the dependency of their physical behaviour on morphological parameters. For this purpose, relevant theories and methodological tools are reviewed and applied to selected examples. The book is divided into four main chapters. The first of them introduces important measurement ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book addresses the properties of particles in colloidal suspensions. It has a focus on particle aggregates and the dependency of their physical behaviour on morphological parameters. For this purpose, relevant theories and methodological tools are reviewed and applied to selected examples. The book is divided into four main chapters. The first of them introduces important measurement
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Einführung in die elektronische Schaltungstechnik

Dioden, Transistoren und Grundschaltungen

by Martin Alles ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses Lehrbuch führt in die Funktionsweise und die Schaltungstechnik elektronischer Bauteile ein. Es beginnt bei den erforderlichen Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik. Anschließend werden Dioden und deren Eigenschaften behandelt. Zwei weitere Kapitel widmen sich der Funktionsweise und der Anwendung von Bipolar- und Feldeffekttransistoren. Im letzten Kapitel wird das Temperaturverhalten von ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Dieses Lehrbuch führt in die Funktionsweise und die Schaltungstechnik elektronischer Bauteile ein. Es beginnt bei den erforderlichen Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik. Anschließend werden Dioden und deren Eigenschaften behandelt. Zwei weitere Kapitel widmen sich der Funktionsweise und der Anwendung von Bipolar- und Feldeffekttransistoren. Im letzten Kapitel wird das Temperaturverhalten von
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Computational Design of Battery Materials

Edited by Dorian A. H. Hanaor ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an essential survey of the state of the art in the application of diverse computational methods to the interpretation, prediction, and design of high-performance battery materials. Rechargeable batteries have become one of the most important technologies supporting the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Aided by the growth of high-performance ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book presents an essential survey of the state of the art in the application of diverse computational methods to the interpretation, prediction, and design of high-performance battery materials. Rechargeable batteries have become one of the most important technologies supporting the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Aided by the growth of high-performance
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Miniature Fluidic Devices for Rapid Biological Detection

Edited by Sang-Hyun Oh, Alexandre G. Brolo, Carlos Escobedo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents an overview of fundamental aspects of surface-based biosensors and techniques for enhancing their detection sensitivity and speed. It focuses on rapid detection using miniaturized sensors and describes the physical principles of nanoscale transducers, surface modifications, microfluidics and reaction engineering, diffusion and kinetics.A key challenge in the field of ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book presents an overview of fundamental aspects of surface-based biosensors and techniques for enhancing their detection sensitivity and speed. It focuses on rapid detection using miniaturized sensors and describes the physical principles of nanoscale transducers, surface modifications, microfluidics and reaction engineering, diffusion and kinetics.A key challenge in the field of
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Artificial Gauge Fields with Ultracold Atoms in Optical Lattices

by Monika Aidelsburger ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work reports on the generation of artificial magnetic fields with ultracold atoms in optical lattices using laser-assisted tunneling, as well as on the first Chern-number measurement in a non-electronic system.It starts with an introduction to the Hofstadter model, which describes the dynamics of charged particles on a square lattice subjected to strong magnetic fields. This model exhibits ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This work reports on the generation of artificial magnetic fields with ultracold atoms in optical lattices using laser-assisted tunneling, as well as on the first Chern-number measurement in a non-electronic system.It starts with an introduction to the Hofstadter model, which describes the dynamics of charged particles on a square lattice subjected to strong magnetic fields. This model exhibits
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On-Surface Synthesis

Proceedings of the International Workshop On-Surface Synthesis, École des Houches, Les Houches 25-30 May 2014

Edited by André Gourdon ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
With contributions by leading international experts, this book presents a detailed compilation of a new and very active field. It is the first book devoted to the covalent coupling of molecular precursors on surfaces that allows the preparation of 0D, 1D and 2D molecules that cannot be synthesized in solution. This book is aimed at students and researchers interested in nanochemistry and molecular ... Read more

$188.09 USD

With contributions by leading international experts, this book presents a detailed compilation of a new and very active field. It is the first book devoted to the covalent coupling of molecular precursors on surfaces that allows the preparation of 0D, 1D and 2D molecules that cannot be synthesized in solution. This book is aimed at students and researchers interested in nanochemistry and molecular
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