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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 41

Nanotechnology for Plant Growth and Development

Edited by Shamsul Hayat, John Pichtel, Mohammad Faizan, Qazi Fariduddin ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book presents recent developments involving the role of nanoparticles on plant physiology and growth. Nanotechnology applications include improvement of agricultural production using bio-conjugated NPs (encapsulation), transfer of DNA in plants for development of insect pest-resistant varieties, nanoformulations of agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers for crop improvement, and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents recent developments involving the role of nanoparticles on plant physiology and growth. Nanotechnology applications include improvement of agricultural production using bio-conjugated NPs (encapsulation), transfer of DNA in plants for development of insect pest-resistant varieties, nanoformulations of agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers for crop improvement, and
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New Itinerant Electron Models of Magnetic Materials

by Gui-De Tang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights a series of new itinerant electron models proposed based on the experimental results of electron spectra obtained since 1970. Although conventional magnetic ordering models were established before 1960, many problems remain to be solved. The new models in this book include an O 2p itinerant electron model for magnetic oxides, a new itinerant electron model for magnetic metals, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book highlights a series of new itinerant electron models proposed based on the experimental results of electron spectra obtained since 1970. Although conventional magnetic ordering models were established before 1960, many problems remain to be solved. The new models in this book include an O 2p itinerant electron model for magnetic oxides, a new itinerant electron model for magnetic metals,
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Advanced Analytical Methods in Tribology

Edited by Martin Dienwiebel, Maria-Isabel De Barros Bouchet ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the basics and methods of nanoscale analytical techniques for tribology field. It gives guidance to the application of mechanical, microstructural, chemical characterization methods and topography analysis of materials. It provides an overview of the of state-of-the-art for researchers and practitioners in the field of tribology. It shows different examples to the application of ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book presents the basics and methods of nanoscale analytical techniques for tribology field. It gives guidance to the application of mechanical, microstructural, chemical characterization methods and topography analysis of materials. It provides an overview of the of state-of-the-art for researchers and practitioners in the field of tribology. It shows different examples to the application of
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Label-Free Super-Resolution Microscopy

Edited by Vasily Astratov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the advances in super-resolution microscopy in physics and biomedical optics for nanoscale imaging. In the last decade, super-resolved fluorescence imaging has opened new horizons in improving the resolution of optical microscopes far beyond the classical diffraction limit, leading to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014. This book represents the first comprehensive review of a ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book presents the advances in super-resolution microscopy in physics and biomedical optics for nanoscale imaging. In the last decade, super-resolved fluorescence imaging has opened new horizons in improving the resolution of optical microscopes far beyond the classical diffraction limit, leading to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014. This book represents the first comprehensive review of a
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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics

ICRAFMN-2025; 29-31 Oct.; Bangkok, Thailand

Edited by Weerachai Chaiworapuek, Chawalit Kittichaikarn, Deepshikha Bhargav, Dharmendra Tripathi, Rajashekhar V. Choudhari, Jagrati Sahariya, Worapong Sawangsri, Chinnathan Areeprasert ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics—ICRAFMN-2025, held from 29th to 31st October at Bangkok in Thailand. It contains a curated collection of scholarly contributions that reflect the convergence of contemporary research and innovation in the fields of fluid mechanics, nanoelectronics, mathematics, ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book presents peer reviewed articles from the 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics—ICRAFMN-2025, held from 29th to 31st October at Bangkok in Thailand. It contains a curated collection of scholarly contributions that reflect the convergence of contemporary research and innovation in the fields of fluid mechanics, nanoelectronics, mathematics,
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New Advances in Maxwell’s Equations and Applications

by Er-Ping Li, Zhong Lin Wang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a comprehensive examination of ongoing advancements in theoretical and experimental approaches to Maxwell's equations. It focuses on three key aspects: quantum effects, scale effects, and kinetic effects, which exert subtle influences at microscopic levels. Addressing pressing challenges for future progress, the text explores the interplay of these phenomena within classical ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This book offers a comprehensive examination of ongoing advancements in theoretical and experimental approaches to Maxwell's equations. It focuses on three key aspects: quantum effects, scale effects, and kinetic effects, which exert subtle influences at microscopic levels. Addressing pressing challenges for future progress, the text explores the interplay of these phenomena within classical
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Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites

Models and Applications

by Andriy Nadtochiy, Alla M. Gorb, Borys M. Gorelov, Oleksiy Polovina, Oleg Korotchenkov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the properties of nanocomposite material, especially with inputs from the interphase effects, which are crucial fortheir diverse applications. It comprises chapters on graphene as a revolutionary material with exceptional electronic, optical, mechanical and thermal properties, and extraordinary properties of graphene based polymer composite materials, especially emphasizing on ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book highlights the properties of nanocomposite material, especially with inputs from the interphase effects, which are crucial fortheir diverse applications. It comprises chapters on graphene as a revolutionary material with exceptional electronic, optical, mechanical and thermal properties, and extraordinary properties of graphene based polymer composite materials, especially emphasizing on
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Studying Complex Surface Dynamical Systems Using Helium-3 Spin-Echo Spectroscopy

by Barbara A. J. Lechner ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Chemical reactions and growth processes on surfaces depend on the diffusion and re-orientation of the adsorbate molecules. A fundamental understanding of the forces guiding surface motion is thus of utmost importance for the advancement of many fields of science and technology. To date, our understanding of the principles underlying surface dynamics remains extremely limited, due to the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Chemical reactions and growth processes on surfaces depend on the diffusion and re-orientation of the adsorbate molecules. A fundamental understanding of the forces guiding surface motion is thus of utmost importance for the advancement of many fields of science and technology. To date, our understanding of the principles underlying surface dynamics remains extremely limited, due to the
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History and Theory of Superconductors

A Compact Introduction

by Rudolf P Huebener ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Rudolf P. Huebener presents the field of superconductivity research in a clear and compact way. He vividly describes how this area has developed in many directions since the discovery of superconductivity more than 100 years ago. This concerns materials, experiments on the physical principles, theoretical understanding and technical applications. Among other things, the essential deals with the ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Rudolf P. Huebener presents the field of superconductivity research in a clear and compact way. He vividly describes how this area has developed in many directions since the discovery of superconductivity more than 100 years ago. This concerns materials, experiments on the physical principles, theoretical understanding and technical applications. Among other things, the essential deals with the
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Conductors, Semiconductors, Superconductors

An Introduction to Solid-State Physics

by Rudolf P. Huebener ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This compact undergraduate textbook provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics, while also briefly discussing the historical context surrounding key scholars in the field. The vivid explanations and unique didactic approach adopted in the book aim to generate interest in these subjects while also serving as a motivating primer and supporting companion ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This compact undergraduate textbook provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics, while also briefly discussing the historical context surrounding key scholars in the field. The vivid explanations and unique didactic approach adopted in the book aim to generate interest in these subjects while also serving as a motivating primer and supporting companion
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Ion Irradiation of Dielectrics for Photonic Applications

by Feng Chen, Hiroshi Amekura, Yuechen Jia ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book focuses on the fundamentals, technologies and properties of ion irradiation of dielectric materials (e.g. glasses, crystals) with regard to various photonic applications. It introduces readers to diverse ion-beam techniques for the fabrication and modification of micron- or nanoscale photonic structures, including optical waveguides, photonic crystals, and nanoparticle (nano-spheres and ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book focuses on the fundamentals, technologies and properties of ion irradiation of dielectric materials (e.g. glasses, crystals) with regard to various photonic applications. It introduces readers to diverse ion-beam techniques for the fabrication and modification of micron- or nanoscale photonic structures, including optical waveguides, photonic crystals, and nanoparticle (nano-spheres and
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CMOS and Beyond

Logic Switches for Terascale Integrated Circuits

Edited by Tsu-Jae King Liu, Kelin Kuhn ...

Get up to speed with the future of logic switch design with this indispensable overview of the most promising successors to modern CMOS transistors. Learn how to overcome existing design challenges using novel device concepts, presented using an in-depth, accessible, tutorial-style approach. Drawing on the expertise of leading researchers from both industry and academia, and including insightful ... Read more

$81.99 USD

Get up to speed with the future of logic switch design with this indispensable overview of the most promising successors to modern CMOS transistors. Learn how to overcome existing design challenges using novel device concepts, presented using an in-depth, accessible, tutorial-style approach. Drawing on the expertise of leading researchers from both industry and academia, and including insightful
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Flexible OLEDs

Fundamental and Novel Practical Technologies

by Mitsuhiro Koden ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book offers a wealth of knowledge and information about the fundamental and practical aspects of flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) devices. The book provides an overview of these devices by considering their merits and business potential, the history of their research and development, the fundamental technology, and required properties for materials, devices, processes, and future ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book offers a wealth of knowledge and information about the fundamental and practical aspects of flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) devices. The book provides an overview of these devices by considering their merits and business potential, the history of their research and development, the fundamental technology, and required properties for materials, devices, processes, and future
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Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis

Edited by Carola S. Koenig, Michael W. Collins ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis addresses the latest developments in biomedical engineering at very small scales. It shows how organic systems require multi-scale understanding in the broadest sensewhether the approach is experimental or mathematical, and whether the physiological state is healthy or diseased. Micro-and nano-fluidics represent key areas of translational research in ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis addresses the latest developments in biomedical engineering at very small scales. It shows how organic systems require multi-scale understanding in the broadest sensewhether the approach is experimental or mathematical, and whether the physiological state is healthy or diseased. Micro-and nano-fluidics represent key areas of translational research in
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Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 Based Thin Film Solar Cells

by Subba Ramaiah Kodigala ...

Series Book 35 - Thin Films and Nanostructures
Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 Based Thin Film Solar Cells provides valuable contents about the fabrication and characterization of chalcopyrite Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 based thin film solar cells and modules. The growth of chalcopyrite Cu(In1-xGax)(S1-ySey)2 absorbers, buffers, window layers, antireflection coatings, and finally metallic grids, which are the sole components of solar cells, is clearly illustrated. The ... Read more

$184.99 USD

Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 Based Thin Film Solar Cells provides valuable contents about the fabrication and characterization of chalcopyrite Cu(In1-xGax)Se2 based thin film solar cells and modules. The growth of chalcopyrite Cu(In1-xGax)(S1-ySey)2 absorbers, buffers, window layers, antireflection coatings, and finally metallic grids, which are the sole components of solar cells, is clearly illustrated. The
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Quantum Systems at the Nanoscale

Fundamentals, Characterization, Properties, and Emerging Applications

Edited by Radouane En-nadir ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses one of the most compelling frontiers of contemporary science: the behavior of quantum systems at the nanoscale. In these regimes, where dimensions approach the de Broglie wavelength of charge carriers, matter reveals phenomena unattainable in bulk form, and entirely new avenues for technology emerge.Particular attention is devoted to low-dimensional structures—quantum wells, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book addresses one of the most compelling frontiers of contemporary science: the behavior of quantum systems at the nanoscale. In these regimes, where dimensions approach the de Broglie wavelength of charge carriers, matter reveals phenomena unattainable in bulk form, and entirely new avenues for technology emerge.Particular attention is devoted to low-dimensional structures—quantum wells,
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History of Industrial Gases

by Ebbe Almqvist ...

Starting at the dawn of science, History of Industrial Gases traces the development of gas theory from its Aristotelian roots to its modern achievements as a global industry. Dr. Almqvist explores how environmental protection, geographical areas, and the drive for higher purity and efficiency affected development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and how they will influence the future of ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Starting at the dawn of science, History of Industrial Gases traces the development of gas theory from its Aristotelian roots to its modern achievements as a global industry. Dr. Almqvist explores how environmental protection, geographical areas, and the drive for higher purity and efficiency affected development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and how they will influence the future of
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Synchrotron Radiation

Sources and Applications to the Structural and Electronic Properties of Materials

by D. Phil Woodruff ...

Learn about the properties of synchrotron radiation and its wide range of applications in physics, materials science and chemistry with this invaluable reference. This thorough text describes the physical principles of the subject, its source and methods of delivery to the sample, as well as the different techniques that use synchrotron radiation to analyse the electronic properties and structure ... Read more

$91.99 USD

Learn about the properties of synchrotron radiation and its wide range of applications in physics, materials science and chemistry with this invaluable reference. This thorough text describes the physical principles of the subject, its source and methods of delivery to the sample, as well as the different techniques that use synchrotron radiation to analyse the electronic properties and structure
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Ferroelectric Crystals for Photonic Applications

Including Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization Techniques

Edited by Pietro Ferraro, Simonetta Grilli, Paolo De Natale ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book deals with the latest achievements in the field of ferroelectric domain engineering and characterization at micro- and nano-scale dimensions and periods. The book collects the results obtained in the last years by world scientific leaders in the field, thus providing a valid and unique overview of the state-of-the-art and also a view to future applications of those engineered and used ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book deals with the latest achievements in the field of ferroelectric domain engineering and characterization at micro- and nano-scale dimensions and periods. The book collects the results obtained in the last years by world scientific leaders in the field, thus providing a valid and unique overview of the state-of-the-art and also a view to future applications of those engineered and used
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Rheology of Biological Soft Matter

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Isamu Kaneda ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this book, a wide range subjects in biorheology are dealt with, from fundamentals to applications. The inclusion of quite substantial chapters concerned with application aspects such as the latest studies on foods, cosmetics, personal care products, and biological tissues, related regenerative medicine, is one of the features of the book. For the fundamental aspects, studies on the ... Read more

$107.99 USD

In this book, a wide range subjects in biorheology are dealt with, from fundamentals to applications. The inclusion of quite substantial chapters concerned with application aspects such as the latest studies on foods, cosmetics, personal care products, and biological tissues, related regenerative medicine, is one of the features of the book. For the fundamental aspects, studies on the
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Lecture Notes On Field Theory In Condensed Matter Physics

by Christopher Mudry ...

The aim of this book is to introduce a graduate student to selected concepts in condensed matter physics for which the language of field theory is ideally suited. The examples considered in this book are those of superfluidity for weakly interacting bosons, collinear magnetism, and superconductivity. Quantum phase transitions are also treated in the context of quantum dissipative junctions and ... Read more

$53.99 USD

The aim of this book is to introduce a graduate student to selected concepts in condensed matter physics for which the language of field theory is ideally suited. The examples considered in this book are those of superfluidity for weakly interacting bosons, collinear magnetism, and superconductivity. Quantum phase transitions are also treated in the context of quantum dissipative junctions and
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Inside Solid State Drives (SSDs)

Edited by Rino Micheloni, Alessia Marelli, Kam Eshghi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The revised second edition of this respected text provides a state-of-the-art overview of the main topics relating to solid state drives (SSDs), covering NAND flash memories, memory controllers (including booth hardware and software), I/O interfaces (PCIe/SAS/SATA), reliability, error correction codes (BCH and LDPC), encryption, flash signal processing and hybrid storage.Updated throughout to ... Read more

$188.99 USD

The revised second edition of this respected text provides a state-of-the-art overview of the main topics relating to solid state drives (SSDs), covering NAND flash memories, memory controllers (including booth hardware and software), I/O interfaces (PCIe/SAS/SATA), reliability, error correction codes (BCH and LDPC), encryption, flash signal processing and hybrid storage.Updated throughout to
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Enhanced Optical and Electric Manipulation of a Quantum Gas of KRb Molecules

by Jacob P. Covey ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis describes significant advances in experimental capabilities using ultracold polar molecules. While ultracold polar molecules are an idyllic platform for quantum chemistry and quantum many-body physics, molecular samples prior to this work failed to be quantum degenerate, were plagued by chemical reactions, and lacked any evidence of many-body physics. These limitations were overcome by ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis describes significant advances in experimental capabilities using ultracold polar molecules. While ultracold polar molecules are an idyllic platform for quantum chemistry and quantum many-body physics, molecular samples prior to this work failed to be quantum degenerate, were plagued by chemical reactions, and lacked any evidence of many-body physics. These limitations were overcome by
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Quantum Mechanics and Electrodynamics

by Jaroslav Zamastil, Jakub Benda ...

Translated by Tereza Uhlířová ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the power and elegance of algebraic methods of solving problems in quantum mechanics. It shows that symmetries not only provide elegant solutions to problems that can be solved exactly, but also substantially simplify problems that must be solved approximately.Furthermore, the book provides an elementary exposition of quantum electrodynamics and its application to low-energy ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book highlights the power and elegance of algebraic methods of solving problems in quantum mechanics. It shows that symmetries not only provide elegant solutions to problems that can be solved exactly, but also substantially simplify problems that must be solved approximately.Furthermore, the book provides an elementary exposition of quantum electrodynamics and its application to low-energy
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