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Statistical Thermodynamics

Understanding the Properties of Macroscopic Systems

by Lukong Cornelius Fai, Gary Matthew Wysin ...

Presenting a look at the modern evolution of statistical thermodynamics, this book provides a detailed overview of the statistical principles used to obtain the physical and thermodynamic properties of macroscopic systems. Going further than many advanced textbooks, it includes Bose-Einstein, Fermi-Dirac statistics, and lattice dynamics as well as applications in polaron theory, electronic gas in ... Read more

$91.99 USD

Presenting a look at the modern evolution of statistical thermodynamics, this book provides a detailed overview of the statistical principles used to obtain the physical and thermodynamic properties of macroscopic systems. Going further than many advanced textbooks, it includes Bose-Einstein, Fermi-Dirac statistics, and lattice dynamics as well as applications in polaron theory, electronic gas in
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Proceedings of The International Conference on Material Science

MatZone-2024, 17–19 December, Kerala, India

Edited by Reshmy Rajasekharan, Sindhu Raveendran, Libin P. Oommen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The proceedings of MatZone 2024 encompasses cutting-edge research in nanomaterials and biomaterials, highlighting their interdisciplinary applications in sciences, engineering, biomedical, packaging, environmental, and health sectors. Topics include biocomposites for advanced electronic and optical devices, tissue engineering scaffolds, and environmental solutions like dye and heavy metal removal. ... Read more

$188.09 USD

The proceedings of MatZone 2024 encompasses cutting-edge research in nanomaterials and biomaterials, highlighting their interdisciplinary applications in sciences, engineering, biomedical, packaging, environmental, and health sectors. Topics include biocomposites for advanced electronic and optical devices, tissue engineering scaffolds, and environmental solutions like dye and heavy metal removal.
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Polymer Phasing

Self-Organization of Order/Disorder under Flow Fields

by Takeji Hashimoto ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides insight into underlying basic theories, concepts, and methodologies in polymer phasing under the applied flow field. Polymer phasing covers the self-organization of phase structures of polymer mixtures and solutions through phase transitions. The phase transitions include liquid-liquid (phase separation) and liquid-solid (crystallization) transitions. This book describes the ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book provides insight into underlying basic theories, concepts, and methodologies in polymer phasing under the applied flow field. Polymer phasing covers the self-organization of phase structures of polymer mixtures and solutions through phase transitions. The phase transitions include liquid-liquid (phase separation) and liquid-solid (crystallization) transitions. This book describes the
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Design, Synthesis and Applications of One-Dimensional Chalcogenide Hetero-Nanostructures

Novel Metal Sulfide Hetero-Nanorods for Enhancing Solar Energy Conversion

by Tao-Tao Zhuang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis focuses on the design and synthesis of novel one-dimensional colloidal chalcogenide hetero-nanostructures for enhancing solar energy conversion applications. Semiconducting nanomaterials are particular attractive for energy conversion due to the quantum confinement effects dictating their unique optical and electronic properties. Steering the photo-induced charge-flow based on unique ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis focuses on the design and synthesis of novel one-dimensional colloidal chalcogenide hetero-nanostructures for enhancing solar energy conversion applications. Semiconducting nanomaterials are particular attractive for energy conversion due to the quantum confinement effects dictating their unique optical and electronic properties. Steering the photo-induced charge-flow based on unique
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Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology

From Surface Analysis to Applications

Edited by Marc R. Knecht, Tiffany R. Walsh ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials. This includes studies concerning the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures, structure/function relationships of the final materials and extensive discussions on the final applications of such biomimetic materials in unique applications including ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials. This includes studies concerning the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures, structure/function relationships of the final materials and extensive discussions on the final applications of such biomimetic materials in unique applications including
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Applied Spectroscopy and the Science of Nanomaterials

Edited by Prabhakar Misra ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on several areas of intense topical interest related to applied spectroscopy and the science of nanomaterials. The eleven chapters in the book cover the following areas of interest relating to applied spectroscopy and nanoscience:· Raman spectroscopic characterization, modeling and simulation studies of carbon nanotubes,· Characterization of plasma discharges using laser ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book focuses on several areas of intense topical interest related to applied spectroscopy and the science of nanomaterials. The eleven chapters in the book cover the following areas of interest relating to applied spectroscopy and nanoscience:· Raman spectroscopic characterization, modeling and simulation studies of carbon nanotubes,· Characterization of plasma discharges using laser
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Ab initio Theory of Magnetic Ordering

Electronic Origin of Pair- and Multi-Spin Interactions

by Eduardo Mendive Tapia ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Many technological applications exploit a variety of magnetic structures, or magnetic phases, to produce and optimise solid-state functionality. However, most research advances are restricted to a reduced number of phases owing to computational and resource constraints. This thesis presents an ab-initio theory to efficiently describe complex magnetic phases and their temperature-dependent ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Many technological applications exploit a variety of magnetic structures, or magnetic phases, to produce and optimise solid-state functionality. However, most research advances are restricted to a reduced number of phases owing to computational and resource constraints. This thesis presents an ab-initio theory to efficiently describe complex magnetic phases and their temperature-dependent
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Ferroelectric Domain Walls

Statics, Dynamics, and Functionalities Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy

by Jill Guyonnet ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Using the nano metric resolution of atomic force microscopy techniques, this work explores the rich fundamental physics and novel functionalities of domain walls in ferroelectric materials, the nano scale interfaces separating regions of differently oriented spontaneous polarization. Due to the local symmetry-breaking caused by the change in polarization, domain walls are found to possess an ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Using the nano metric resolution of atomic force microscopy techniques, this work explores the rich fundamental physics and novel functionalities of domain walls in ferroelectric materials, the nano scale interfaces separating regions of differently oriented spontaneous polarization. Due to the local symmetry-breaking caused by the change in polarization, domain walls are found to possess an
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Phase Equilibria Diagrams of High Temperature Non-oxide Ceramics

by Zhenkun Huang, Laner Wu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book explores new experimental phase diagrams of non-oxide ceramics, with a particular focus on the silicon nitride, silicon carbide and aluminum nitride, as well as the ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) systems. It features more than 80 experimental phase diagrams of these non-oxide ceramics, including three phase diagrams of UHTC systems, constructed by the authors. Physical chemistry ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book explores new experimental phase diagrams of non-oxide ceramics, with a particular focus on the silicon nitride, silicon carbide and aluminum nitride, as well as the ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) systems. It features more than 80 experimental phase diagrams of these non-oxide ceramics, including three phase diagrams of UHTC systems, constructed by the authors. Physical chemistry
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Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Applications

ICAIAA 2022

Edited by Garima Mathur, Mahesh Bundele, Ashish Tripathi, Marcin Paprzycki ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers outstanding research papers presented in the 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Application (ICAIAA 2022), held in Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, India, during April 23–24, 2022. This book covers research works carried out by various students such as bachelor, master and doctoral scholars, faculty and industry persons in the area of ... Read more

$269.99 USD

This book gathers outstanding research papers presented in the 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Application (ICAIAA 2022), held in Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, India, during April 23–24, 2022. This book covers research works carried out by various students such as bachelor, master and doctoral scholars, faculty and industry persons in the area of
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Macro, Micro and Nanocomposites from Sustainable Sources

Shrinking Environmental Footprints

Edited by Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Akhila Babu, Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Miran Mozetič, Sabu Thomas ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book emphasizes the latest advancements in green composites, with a focus on incorporating micro and nano-sized particles into sustainable polymers. The escalating global energy demands and the depletion of fossil fuels are compelling scientists worldwide to explore “green materials” derived from natural resources. While synthetic materials cannot be entirely replaced, researchers are ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book emphasizes the latest advancements in green composites, with a focus on incorporating micro and nano-sized particles into sustainable polymers. The escalating global energy demands and the depletion of fossil fuels are compelling scientists worldwide to explore “green materials” derived from natural resources. While synthetic materials cannot be entirely replaced, researchers are
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Contemporary Trends in Semiconductor Devices

Theory, Experiment and Applications

Edited by Rupam Goswami, Rajesh Saha ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book covers evolution, concept and applications of modern semiconductor devices such as tunnel field effect transistors (TFETs), vertical super-thin body MOSFETs, ion sensing FETs (ISFETs), non-conventional solar cells, opto-electro mechanical devices and thin film transistors (TFTs). Comprising of theory, experimentation and applications of devices, the chapters describe state-of-art methods ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book covers evolution, concept and applications of modern semiconductor devices such as tunnel field effect transistors (TFETs), vertical super-thin body MOSFETs, ion sensing FETs (ISFETs), non-conventional solar cells, opto-electro mechanical devices and thin film transistors (TFTs). Comprising of theory, experimentation and applications of devices, the chapters describe state-of-art methods
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Soft Materials for Functional Applications

Edited by Vijay Kumar, Yogendra Kumar Mishra ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the fundamental and applied properties of different soft functional materials in pure and engineered forms. It presents recent developments in soft materials, such as material synthesis, properties, multicomponent materials engineering, device fabrication, experimental techniques, computational calculations, theoretical outcomes, state-of-the-art characterizations, new ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book highlights the fundamental and applied properties of different soft functional materials in pure and engineered forms. It presents recent developments in soft materials, such as material synthesis, properties, multicomponent materials engineering, device fabrication, experimental techniques, computational calculations, theoretical outcomes, state-of-the-art characterizations, new
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Modern Gas-Based Temperature and Pressure Measurements

by Franco Pavese, Gianfranco Molinar Min Beciet ...

Series series International Cryogenics Monograph Series
This 2nd edition volume of Modern Gas-Based Temperature and Pressure Measurements follows the first publication in 1992. It collects a much larger set of information, reference data, and bibliography in temperature and pressure metrology of gaseous substances, including the physical-chemical issues related to gaseous substances. The book provides solutions to practical applications where gases are ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This 2nd edition volume of Modern Gas-Based Temperature and Pressure Measurements follows the first publication in 1992. It collects a much larger set of information, reference data, and bibliography in temperature and pressure metrology of gaseous substances, including the physical-chemical issues related to gaseous substances. The book provides solutions to practical applications where gases are
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From Strange Simplicity to Complex Familiarity

A Treatise on Matter, Information, Life and Thought

by Manfred Eigen ...

This book presents a vivid argument for the almost lost idea of a unity of all natural sciences. It starts with the "strange" physics of matter, including particle physics, atomic physics and quantum mechanics, cosmology, relativity and their consequences (Chapter I), and it continues by describing the properties of material systems that are best understood by statistical and phase-space concepts ... Read more

$202.99 USD

This book presents a vivid argument for the almost lost idea of a unity of all natural sciences. It starts with the "strange" physics of matter, including particle physics, atomic physics and quantum mechanics, cosmology, relativity and their consequences (Chapter I), and it continues by describing the properties of material systems that are best understood by statistical and phase-space concepts
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Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides

Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics

Edited by Chi Sin Tang, Xinmao Yin, Andrew T. S. Wee ...

Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal DichalcogenidesComprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applicationsTwo-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the ... Read more

$134.00 USD

Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal DichalcogenidesComprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applicationsTwo-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the
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Physics And Chemistry Of Molecular Assemblies

by Kazuchika Ohta ...

The JLCS Excellent Book Award 2021 by Japanese Liquid Crystal SocietyIn nature, a number of molecules self-assemble to form various aggregation states. In these aggregation states, numerous functions, which have never been observed in one molecule, are developed. Even for the same compound, the different aggregation states exhibit totally different physical properties in density, hardness, optical ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The JLCS Excellent Book Award 2021 by Japanese Liquid Crystal SocietyIn nature, a number of molecules self-assemble to form various aggregation states. In these aggregation states, numerous functions, which have never been observed in one molecule, are developed. Even for the same compound, the different aggregation states exhibit totally different physical properties in density, hardness, optical
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Handbook of Spintronic Semiconductors

Edited by Weimin Chen, Irina Buyanova ...

This book provides an in-depth review of the rapidly developing field of spintronic semiconductors. It covers a broad range of topics, including growth and basic physical properties of diluted magnetic semiconductors based on II-VI, III-V and IV semiconductors, recent developments in theory and experimental techniques and potential device applications; its aim is to provide postgraduate students, ... Read more

$190.99 USD

This book provides an in-depth review of the rapidly developing field of spintronic semiconductors. It covers a broad range of topics, including growth and basic physical properties of diluted magnetic semiconductors based on II-VI, III-V and IV semiconductors, recent developments in theory and experimental techniques and potential device applications; its aim is to provide postgraduate students,
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Probing Unconventional Transport Regimes in Delafossite Metals

by Philippa H. McGuinness ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis describes in-depth studies of the remarkable electronic transport within the ultrahigh conductivity delafossite metals PtCoO_2 and PdCoO_2 using the tool of focused ion beam (FIB) microstucturing. Despite being first synthesised over 50 years ago, important questions remain regarding both the origin of the unusually high conductivity of these compounds and the consequences of their ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis describes in-depth studies of the remarkable electronic transport within the ultrahigh conductivity delafossite metals PtCoO_2 and PdCoO_2 using the tool of focused ion beam (FIB) microstucturing. Despite being first synthesised over 50 years ago, important questions remain regarding both the origin of the unusually high conductivity of these compounds and the consequences of their
... Read more
Advanced Energy Materials for Flexible Batteries

by Colin Tong ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the cutting-edge science and engineering behind the development of flexible batteries. These innovative devices, capable of bending, twisting, and stretching, hold immense potential for applications ranging from wearable electronics to large-scale energy storage systems. The book presents a thorough overview of the essential materials and design ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the cutting-edge science and engineering behind the development of flexible batteries. These innovative devices, capable of bending, twisting, and stretching, hold immense potential for applications ranging from wearable electronics to large-scale energy storage systems. The book presents a thorough overview of the essential materials and design
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Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy Studies of 2D Material Heterostructures

by Eryin Wang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book focuses on angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy studies on novel interfacial phenomena in three typical two-dimensional material heterostructures: graphene/h-BN, twisted bilayer graphene, and topological insulator/high-temperature superconductors. Since the discovery of graphene, two-dimensional materials have proven to be quite a large “family”. As an alternative to searching for ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book focuses on angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy studies on novel interfacial phenomena in three typical two-dimensional material heterostructures: graphene/h-BN, twisted bilayer graphene, and topological insulator/high-temperature superconductors. Since the discovery of graphene, two-dimensional materials have proven to be quite a large “family”. As an alternative to searching for
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Cu-Interconnects, Glass, and AI-Assisted Simulation for Chiplets and Heterogeneous Integration

by John Lau, Kuo-Ning Chiang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, quality, reliability, fatigue, fracture, and artificial intelligence (AI) assisted in chiplets and heterogeneous integration. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more emphasis placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as Cu ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, quality, reliability, fatigue, fracture, and artificial intelligence (AI) assisted in chiplets and heterogeneous integration. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more emphasis placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as Cu
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Elements of Plasma Technology

by Rattachat Mongkolnavin, Chiow San Wong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents some fundamental aspects of plasma technology that are important for beginners interested to start research in the area of plasma technology. These include the properties of plasma, methods of plasma generation and basic plasma diagnostic techniques. It also discusses several low cost plasma devices, including pulsed plasma sources such as plasma focus, pulsed capillary ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book presents some fundamental aspects of plasma technology that are important for beginners interested to start research in the area of plasma technology. These include the properties of plasma, methods of plasma generation and basic plasma diagnostic techniques. It also discusses several low cost plasma devices, including pulsed plasma sources such as plasma focus, pulsed capillary
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Electrical Fluctuations in Polyelectrolytes

by José Antonio Fornés ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This brief is the result of the research the author has performed in recent years covering electrical fluctuations in numerous systems, including molecular electrical fluctuations, ionic fluctuations, ionic dielectric relaxation, spherical and cylindrical polyelectrolytes, ionic polarizability in polyelectrolytes, pH fluctuation in vesicles and electrical fluctuations in proteins.The importance of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This brief is the result of the research the author has performed in recent years covering electrical fluctuations in numerous systems, including molecular electrical fluctuations, ionic fluctuations, ionic dielectric relaxation, spherical and cylindrical polyelectrolytes, ionic polarizability in polyelectrolytes, pH fluctuation in vesicles and electrical fluctuations in proteins.The importance of
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