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Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications

ICIMA 2023

Edited by V. Bindhu, João Manuel R. S. Tavares, Stefan Talu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications (ICIMA 2023) organized by PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, during May 11–12, 2023. The book includes original research by material science researchers toward developing a compact and efficient functional elements and structures for micro- ... Read more

$215.99 USD

The book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications (ICIMA 2023) organized by PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, during May 11–12, 2023. The book includes original research by material science researchers toward developing a compact and efficient functional elements and structures for micro-
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Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

Biomedical, Environmental, and Industrial Applications

Edited by Ronaldo Ferreira do Nascimento, Vicente de Oliveira Sousa Neto, Pierre Basílio Almeida Fechine, Paulo de Tarso Cavalcante Freire ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a complete overview of a wide range of nanomaterials from their synthesis and characterization to current and potential applications with special focus on the use of such nano-based products as functional agents in biomedical, environmental and industrial applications. It addresses the intrinsic relationship between aspects involving the synthesis of nanocompounds, their bio ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book provides a complete overview of a wide range of nanomaterials from their synthesis and characterization to current and potential applications with special focus on the use of such nano-based products as functional agents in biomedical, environmental and industrial applications. It addresses the intrinsic relationship between aspects involving the synthesis of nanocompounds, their bio
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Nanomechanics in van der Waals Heterostructures

by Matthew Holwill ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Micro/nano-mechanical systems are a crucial part of the modern world providing a plethora of sensing and actuation functionalities used in everything from the largest cargo ships to the smallest hand-held electronics; from the most advanced scientific and medical equipment to the simplest household items. Over the past few decades, the processes used to produce these devices have improved, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Micro/nano-mechanical systems are a crucial part of the modern world providing a plethora of sensing and actuation functionalities used in everything from the largest cargo ships to the smallest hand-held electronics; from the most advanced scientific and medical equipment to the simplest household items. Over the past few decades, the processes used to produce these devices have improved,
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Transport and Turbulence in Quasi-Uniform and Versatile Bose-Einstein Condensates

by Gauthier Guillaume ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Advancing the experimental study of superfluids relies on increasingly sophisticated techniques. We develop and demonstrate the loading of Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) into nearly arbitrary trapping potentials, with a resolution improved by a factor of seven when compared to reported systems. These advanced control techniques have since been adopted by several cold atoms labs around the world ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Advancing the experimental study of superfluids relies on increasingly sophisticated techniques. We develop and demonstrate the loading of Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) into nearly arbitrary trapping potentials, with a resolution improved by a factor of seven when compared to reported systems. These advanced control techniques have since been adopted by several cold atoms labs around the world
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Applications of Ionic Liquids in Polymer Science and Technology

Edited by David Mecerreyes ...

This book summarizes the latest knowledge in the science and technology of ionic liquids and polymers in different areas. Ionic liquids (IL) are actively being investigated in polymer science and technology for a number of different applications. In the first part of the book the authors present the particular properties of ionic liquids as speciality solvents. The state-of-the art in the use of ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book summarizes the latest knowledge in the science and technology of ionic liquids and polymers in different areas. Ionic liquids (IL) are actively being investigated in polymer science and technology for a number of different applications. In the first part of the book the authors present the particular properties of ionic liquids as speciality solvents. The state-of-the art in the use of
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Tungsten Carbides

Structure, Properties and Application in Hardmetals

by Aleksandr I. Gusev, Alexey S. Kurlov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book embraces the entire range of problems associated with phase equilibria in “tungsten – carbon” binary system and related ternary systems, nonstoichiometry, disorder and order in different tungsten carbides, electronic and crystal structure of these carbides.The main application of tungsten carbides is constituent in hardmetals for cutting tools. In the last 20 years, the most active ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book embraces the entire range of problems associated with phase equilibria in “tungsten – carbon” binary system and related ternary systems, nonstoichiometry, disorder and order in different tungsten carbides, electronic and crystal structure of these carbides.The main application of tungsten carbides is constituent in hardmetals for cutting tools. In the last 20 years, the most active
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Structural Properties of Porous Materials and Powders Used in Different Fields of Science and Technology

by Yury Mironovich Volfkovich, Anatoly Nikolaevich Filippov, Vladimir Sergeevich Bagotsky ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive and concise description of most important aspects of experimental and theoretical investigations of porous materials and powders, with the use and application of these materials in different fields of science, technology, national economy and environment. It allows the reader to understand the basic regularities of heat and mass transfer and adsorption occurring ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive and concise description of most important aspects of experimental and theoretical investigations of porous materials and powders, with the use and application of these materials in different fields of science, technology, national economy and environment. It allows the reader to understand the basic regularities of heat and mass transfer and adsorption occurring
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Physics of Quantum Rings

Edited by Vladimir M. Fomin ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book, now in its second edition, introduces readers to quantum rings as a special class of modern high-tech material structures at the nanoscale. It deals, in particular, with their formation by means of molecular beam epitaxy and droplet epitaxy of semiconductors, and their topology-driven electronic, optical and magnetic properties. A highly complex theoretical model is developed to ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book, now in its second edition, introduces readers to quantum rings as a special class of modern high-tech material structures at the nanoscale. It deals, in particular, with their formation by means of molecular beam epitaxy and droplet epitaxy of semiconductors, and their topology-driven electronic, optical and magnetic properties. A highly complex theoretical model is developed to
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Theory of Bilayer Graphene Spectroscopy

by Marcin Mucha-Kruczyński ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents the theory of three key elements of optical spectroscopy of the electronic excitations in bilayer graphene: angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), visible range Raman spectroscopy, and far-infrared (FIR) magneto-spectroscopy. Bilayer graphene (BLG) is an atomic two-dimensional crystal consisting of two honeycomb monolayers of carbon, arranged according to Bernal ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents the theory of three key elements of optical spectroscopy of the electronic excitations in bilayer graphene: angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), visible range Raman spectroscopy, and far-infrared (FIR) magneto-spectroscopy. Bilayer graphene (BLG) is an atomic two-dimensional crystal consisting of two honeycomb monolayers of carbon, arranged according to Bernal
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Deep Learning For Physics Research

by Martin Erdmann, Jonas Glombitza, Gregor Kasieczka, Uwe Klemradt ...

A core principle of physics is knowledge gained from data. Thus, deep learning has instantly entered physics and may become a new paradigm in basic and applied research.This textbook addresses physics students and physicists who want to understand what deep learning actually means, and what is the potential for their own scientific projects. Being familiar with linear algebra and parameter ... Read more

$35.99 USD

A core principle of physics is knowledge gained from data. Thus, deep learning has instantly entered physics and may become a new paradigm in basic and applied research.This textbook addresses physics students and physicists who want to understand what deep learning actually means, and what is the potential for their own scientific projects. Being familiar with linear algebra and parameter
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Soft Matter Physics

by Masao Doi ...

Soft matter (polymers, colloids, surfactants and liquid crystals) are an important class of materials in modern technology. They also form the basis of many future technologies, for example in medical and environmental applications. Soft matter shows complex behaviour between fluids and solids, and used to be a synonym of complex materials. Due to the developments of the past two decades, soft ... Read more

$67.99 USD

Soft matter (polymers, colloids, surfactants and liquid crystals) are an important class of materials in modern technology. They also form the basis of many future technologies, for example in medical and environmental applications. Soft matter shows complex behaviour between fluids and solids, and used to be a synonym of complex materials. Due to the developments of the past two decades, soft
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Protein-based Engineered Nanostructures

Edited by Tijana Z. Grove, Aitziber L. Cortajarena ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book is devoted to the engineering of protein-based nanostructures and nanomaterials. One key challenge in nanobiotechnology is to be able to exploit the natural repertoire of protein structures and functions to build materials with defined properties at the nanoscale using “bottom-up” strategies. This book addresses in an integrated manner all the critical aspects that need to be understood ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book is devoted to the engineering of protein-based nanostructures and nanomaterials. One key challenge in nanobiotechnology is to be able to exploit the natural repertoire of protein structures and functions to build materials with defined properties at the nanoscale using “bottom-up” strategies. This book addresses in an integrated manner all the critical aspects that need to be understood
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Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials

ICAMEM2024, 16–18 December, Dubai, UAE

Edited by Laichang Zhang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book contains the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM 2024), which was held in Dubai, UAE, from December 16 to 18, 2024. Over the past 12 years, ICAMEM has established itself as a leading platform for sharing current and emerging materials and devices research.The conference program for the year includes a diverse range of ... Read more

$260.99 USD

This book contains the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM 2024), which was held in Dubai, UAE, from December 16 to 18, 2024. Over the past 12 years, ICAMEM has established itself as a leading platform for sharing current and emerging materials and devices research.The conference program for the year includes a diverse range of
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Dynamics Near Quantum Criticality in Two Space Dimensions

by Snir Gazit ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work addresses dynamical aspects of quantum criticality in two space dimensions. It probes two energy scales: the amplitude (Higgs) mode, which describes fluctuations of the order parameter amplitude in the broken symmetry phase and the dual vortex superfluid stiffness. The results demonstrate that the amplitude mode can be probed arbitrarily close to criticality in the universal line shape ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This work addresses dynamical aspects of quantum criticality in two space dimensions. It probes two energy scales: the amplitude (Higgs) mode, which describes fluctuations of the order parameter amplitude in the broken symmetry phase and the dual vortex superfluid stiffness. The results demonstrate that the amplitude mode can be probed arbitrarily close to criticality in the universal line shape
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Jamming and Glass Transitions

In Mean-Field Theories and Beyond

by Ada Altieri ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The work described in this book originates from a major effort to develop a fundamental theory of the glass and the jamming transitions.The first chapters guide the reader through the phenomenology of supercooled liquids and structural glasses and provide the tools to analyze the most frequently used models able to predict the complex behavior of such systems. A fundamental outcome is a detailed ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The work described in this book originates from a major effort to develop a fundamental theory of the glass and the jamming transitions.The first chapters guide the reader through the phenomenology of supercooled liquids and structural glasses and provide the tools to analyze the most frequently used models able to predict the complex behavior of such systems. A fundamental outcome is a detailed
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Cosserat Continuum Mechanics

With Applications to Granular Media

by Ioannis Vardoulakis (Deceased) ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook explores the theory of Cosserat continuum mechanics, and covers fundamental tools, general laws and major models, as well as applications to the mechanics of granular media. While classical continuum mechanics is based on the axiom that the stress tensor is symmetric, theories such as that expressed in the seminal work of the brothers Eugène and François Cosserat are characterized by ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This textbook explores the theory of Cosserat continuum mechanics, and covers fundamental tools, general laws and major models, as well as applications to the mechanics of granular media. While classical continuum mechanics is based on the axiom that the stress tensor is symmetric, theories such as that expressed in the seminal work of the brothers Eugène and François Cosserat are characterized by
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Application of Quantum Dots in Biology and Medicine

Recent Advances

Edited by Puspendu Barik, Samiran Mondal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book illustrates various applications of quantum dots (QDs) in the biomedical field and future perspectives. It first introduces the synthesis procedures and fundamental properties of QDs. In addition, the optical detection techniques and toxicologic reviews of QDs are presented. A focus of the book is also on the applications of QDs in cancer therapy, drug delivery, bio-sensing, and targeted ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book illustrates various applications of quantum dots (QDs) in the biomedical field and future perspectives. It first introduces the synthesis procedures and fundamental properties of QDs. In addition, the optical detection techniques and toxicologic reviews of QDs are presented. A focus of the book is also on the applications of QDs in cancer therapy, drug delivery, bio-sensing, and targeted
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Continuum Thermodynamics and Constitutive Theory

by Christina Papenfuß ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents different thermodynamic approaches in the area of constitutive theory: thermodynamics of irreversible processes, rational thermodynamics, and extended thermodynamics. These different approaches are analyzed with respect to their presuppositions, as well as to their results, and each method is applied to several important examples. In many cases these examples are archetypes for ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book presents different thermodynamic approaches in the area of constitutive theory: thermodynamics of irreversible processes, rational thermodynamics, and extended thermodynamics. These different approaches are analyzed with respect to their presuppositions, as well as to their results, and each method is applied to several important examples. In many cases these examples are archetypes for
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Theory of Disordered Solids

From Atomistic Dynamics to Mechanical, Vibrational, and Thermal Properties

by Alessio Zaccone ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a consistent mathematical theory of the non-electronic physical properties of disordered and amorphous solids, starting from the atomic-level dynamics and leading to experimentally verifiable descriptions of macroscopic properties such as elastic and viscoelastic moduli, plasticity, phonons and vibrational spectra, and thermal properties. This theory begins with the assumption ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This book presents a consistent mathematical theory of the non-electronic physical properties of disordered and amorphous solids, starting from the atomic-level dynamics and leading to experimentally verifiable descriptions of macroscopic properties such as elastic and viscoelastic moduli, plasticity, phonons and vibrational spectra, and thermal properties. This theory begins with the assumption
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Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensors

A Materials Guide to Design and Optimization

by Leiva Casemiro Oliveira, Antonio Marcus Nogueira Lima, Carsten Thirstrup, Helmut Franz Neff ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses the important physical phenomenon of Surface Plasmon Resonance or Surface Plasmon Polaritons in thin metal films, a phenomenon which is exploited in the design of a large variety of physico-chemical optical sensors. In this treatment, crucial materials aspects for design and optimization of SPR sensors are investigated and outlined in detail. The text covers the selection of ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book addresses the important physical phenomenon of Surface Plasmon Resonance or Surface Plasmon Polaritons in thin metal films, a phenomenon which is exploited in the design of a large variety of physico-chemical optical sensors. In this treatment, crucial materials aspects for design and optimization of SPR sensors are investigated and outlined in detail. The text covers the selection of
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Laser Metal Deposition Process of Metals, Alloys, and Composite Materials

by Rasheedat Modupe Mahamood ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book highlights the industrial potential and explains the physics behind laser metal deposition (LMD) technology. It describes the laser metal deposition (LMD) process with the help of numerous diagrams and photographs of real-world process situations, ranging from the fabrication of parts to the repair of existing products, and includes case studies from current research in this field. ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book highlights the industrial potential and explains the physics behind laser metal deposition (LMD) technology. It describes the laser metal deposition (LMD) process with the help of numerous diagrams and photographs of real-world process situations, ranging from the fabrication of parts to the repair of existing products, and includes case studies from current research in this field.
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Convection in Porous Media

by Donald A. Nield, Adrian Bejan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Convection in Porous Media, 4th Edition, provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, covering a wide range of topics, such as fibrous insulation, geological strata, and catalytic reactors. The presentation is self-contained, requiring only routine mathematics and the basic elements of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The book will be of use not only to researchers and practicing ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Convection in Porous Media, 4th Edition, provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, covering a wide range of topics, such as fibrous insulation, geological strata, and catalytic reactors. The presentation is self-contained, requiring only routine mathematics and the basic elements of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The book will be of use not only to researchers and practicing
... Read more
Polymer Surfaces in Motion

Unconventional Patterning Methods

Edited by Juan Rodríguez-Hernández, Carlos Drummond ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Pattern formation is a fascinating and challenging aspect in polymer science. This book describes a number of unconventional approaches developed to control the morphology of polymer surfaces and materials, from random or simple patterns to complex structures. Specialists provide an up-to-date and complete overview of each technique in their respective field. ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Pattern formation is a fascinating and challenging aspect in polymer science. This book describes a number of unconventional approaches developed to control the morphology of polymer surfaces and materials, from random or simple patterns to complex structures. Specialists provide an up-to-date and complete overview of each technique in their respective field.
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Turbulence in Rotating, Stratified and Electrically Conducting Fluids

by P. A. Davidson ...

There are two recurring themes in astrophysical and geophysical fluid mechanics: waves and turbulence. This book investigates how turbulence responds to rotation, stratification or magnetic fields, identifying common themes, where they exist, as well as the essential differences which inevitably arise between different classes of flow. The discussion is developed from first principles, making the ... Read more

$90.99 USD

There are two recurring themes in astrophysical and geophysical fluid mechanics: waves and turbulence. This book investigates how turbulence responds to rotation, stratification or magnetic fields, identifying common themes, where they exist, as well as the essential differences which inevitably arise between different classes of flow. The discussion is developed from first principles, making the
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