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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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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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Wet Granular Matter

A Truly Complex Fluid

by Stephan Herminghaus ...

Series Book 8 - Series in Soft Condensed Matter
This is a monograph written for the young and advanced researcher who is entering the field of wet granular matter, keen to understand the basic physical principles governing this state of soft matter. It treats wet granulates as a ternary system consisting of the grains, a primary, and a secondary fluid. After generally addressing wetting phenomena and outlining the basic facts on dry granular ... Read more

$91.99 USD

This is a monograph written for the young and advanced researcher who is entering the field of wet granular matter, keen to understand the basic physical principles governing this state of soft matter. It treats wet granulates as a ternary system consisting of the grains, a primary, and a secondary fluid. After generally addressing wetting phenomena and outlining the basic facts on dry granular
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A Short Course on Topological Insulators

Band Structure and Edge States in One and Two Dimensions

by János K. Asbóth, László Oroszlány, András Pályi Pályi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This course-based primer provides newcomers to the field with a concise introduction to some of the core topics in the emerging field of topological insulators.The aim is to provide a basic understanding of edge states, bulk topological invariants, and of the bulk--boundary correspondence with as simple mathematical tools as possible.The present approach uses noninteracting lattice models of ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This course-based primer provides newcomers to the field with a concise introduction to some of the core topics in the emerging field of topological insulators.The aim is to provide a basic understanding of edge states, bulk topological invariants, and of the bulk--boundary correspondence with as simple mathematical tools as possible.The present approach uses noninteracting lattice models of
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Design and Implementation of Fully-Integrated Inductive DC-DC Converters in Standard CMOS

by Mike Wens, Michiel Steyaert ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
CMOS DC-DC Converters aims to provide a comprehensive dissertation on the matter of monolithic inductive Direct-Current to Direct-Current (DC-DC) converters. For this purpose seven chapters are defined which will allow the designer to gain specific knowledge on the design and implementation of monolithic inductive DC-DC converters, starting from the very basics. ... Read more

$170.99 USD

CMOS DC-DC Converters aims to provide a comprehensive dissertation on the matter of monolithic inductive Direct-Current to Direct-Current (DC-DC) converters. For this purpose seven chapters are defined which will allow the designer to gain specific knowledge on the design and implementation of monolithic inductive DC-DC converters, starting from the very basics.
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Colloid Process Engineering

Edited by Heike P. Schuchmann, Wolfgang Peukert, Heinz Rehage, Matthias Kind ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book deals with colloidal systems in technical processes and the influence of colloidal systems by technical processes. It explores how new measurement capabilities can offer the potential for a dynamic development of scientific and engineering, and examines the origin of colloidal systems and its use for new products.The future challenges to colloidal process engineering are the development ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book deals with colloidal systems in technical processes and the influence of colloidal systems by technical processes. It explores how new measurement capabilities can offer the potential for a dynamic development of scientific and engineering, and examines the origin of colloidal systems and its use for new products.The future challenges to colloidal process engineering are the development
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Nanostructured Lead, Cadmium, and Silver Sulfides

Structure, Nonstoichiometry and Properties

by Stanislav I. Sadovnikov, Andrey A. Rempel, Aleksandr I. Gusev ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents and analyzes the influence of small size particles of lead, cadmium and silver sulfide on the properties of nonstoichiometric semiconductors. Important nonstoichiometry aspects in nanostructures are discussed, such as the distribution of sulfur atoms in nanofilms, a non-periodic distribution of the atomic planes in nanoparticles, interdependent changes in crystal structure of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book presents and analyzes the influence of small size particles of lead, cadmium and silver sulfide on the properties of nonstoichiometric semiconductors. Important nonstoichiometry aspects in nanostructures are discussed, such as the distribution of sulfur atoms in nanofilms, a non-periodic distribution of the atomic planes in nanoparticles, interdependent changes in crystal structure of
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Using Imperfect Semiconductor Systems for Unique Identification

by Jonathan Roberts ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis describes novel devices for the secure identification of objects or electronic systems. The identification relies on the the atomic-scale uniqueness of semiconductor devices by measuring a macroscopic quantum property of the system in question. Traditionally, objects and electronic systems have been securely identified by measuring specific characteristics: common examples include ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis describes novel devices for the secure identification of objects or electronic systems. The identification relies on the the atomic-scale uniqueness of semiconductor devices by measuring a macroscopic quantum property of the system in question. Traditionally, objects and electronic systems have been securely identified by measuring specific characteristics: common examples include
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Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers for Wireless Applications

Efficiency Enhancement and Frequency-Tunable Capability

by Paulo Augusto Dal Fabbro, Maher Kayal ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Advances in electronics have pushed mankind to create devices, ranging from - credible gadgets to medical equipment to spacecraft instruments. More than that, modern society is getting used to—if not dependent on—the comfort, solutions, and astonishing amount of information brought by these devices. One ?eld that has continuously bene?tted from those advances is the radio frequency integrated c- ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Advances in electronics have pushed mankind to create devices, ranging from - credible gadgets to medical equipment to spacecraft instruments. More than that, modern society is getting used to—if not dependent on—the comfort, solutions, and astonishing amount of information brought by these devices. One ?eld that has continuously bene?tted from those advances is the radio frequency integrated c-
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Optimised Projections for the Ab Initio Simulation of Large and Strongly Correlated Systems

by David D. O'Regan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Density functional theory (DFT) has become the standard workhorse for quantum mechanical simulations as it offers a good compromise between accuracy and computational cost.However, there are many important systems for which DFT performs very poorly, most notably strongly-correlated materials, resulting in a significant recent growth in interest in 'beyond DFT' methods. The widely used DFT+U ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Density functional theory (DFT) has become the standard workhorse for quantum mechanical simulations as it offers a good compromise between accuracy and computational cost.However, there are many important systems for which DFT performs very poorly, most notably strongly-correlated materials, resulting in a significant recent growth in interest in 'beyond DFT' methods. The widely used DFT+U
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Advanced Materials

Physics, Mechanics and Applications

Edited by Shun-Hsyung Chang, Vitaly Yu. Topolov, Ivan A. Parinov ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Advanced materials are the basis of modern science and technology. This proceedings volume presents a broad spectrum of studies of novel materials covering their processing techniques, physics, mechanics, and applications. The book is concentrated on nanostructures, ferroelectric crystals, materials and composites, materials for solar cells and also polymeric composites. Nanotechnology approaches, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Advanced materials are the basis of modern science and technology. This proceedings volume presents a broad spectrum of studies of novel materials covering their processing techniques, physics, mechanics, and applications. The book is concentrated on nanostructures, ferroelectric crystals, materials and composites, materials for solar cells and also polymeric composites. Nanotechnology approaches,
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Dielectric Properties of Ionic Liquids

Edited by Marian Paluch ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book discusses the mechanisms of electric conductivity in various ionic liquid systems (protic, aprotic as well as polymerized ionic liquids). It hence covers the electric properties of ionic liquids and their macromolecular counterpanes, some of the most promising materials for the development of safe electrolytes in modern electrochemical energy devices such as batteries, super-capacitors, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book discusses the mechanisms of electric conductivity in various ionic liquid systems (protic, aprotic as well as polymerized ionic liquids). It hence covers the electric properties of ionic liquids and their macromolecular counterpanes, some of the most promising materials for the development of safe electrolytes in modern electrochemical energy devices such as batteries, super-capacitors,
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Nanostructures and Mesoscopic systems

Edited by Wiley Kirk ...

Nanostructures and Mesoscopic Systems presents the proceedings of the International Symposium held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 20-24, 1991. The book discusses nanostructure physics; nanostructures in motion; and advances in nanostructure fabrication. The text also describes ballistic transport and coherence; low-dimensional tunneling; and electron correlation and coulomb blockade. Banostructure ... Read more

$65.99 USD

Nanostructures and Mesoscopic Systems presents the proceedings of the International Symposium held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 20-24, 1991. The book discusses nanostructure physics; nanostructures in motion; and advances in nanostructure fabrication. The text also describes ballistic transport and coherence; low-dimensional tunneling; and electron correlation and coulomb blockade. Banostructure
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L’Évolution de l’espace et du temps

by Paul Langevin ...

L’attention des physiciens s’est trouvée récemment ramenée vers les notions fondamentales de l’espace et du temps que de nouveaux faits expérimentaux les obligent à remanier ; rien ne peut mieux montrer l’origine empirique de ces notions que leur adaptation progressive, non terminée encore, aux données de plus en plus subtiles de l’expérience humaine.Je voudrais montrer que la forme, ... Read more

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L’attention des physiciens s’est trouvée récemment ramenée vers les notions fondamentales de l’espace et du temps que de nouveaux faits expérimentaux les obligent à remanier ; rien ne peut mieux montrer l’origine empirique de ces notions que leur adaptation progressive, non terminée encore, aux données de plus en plus subtiles de l’expérience humaine.Je voudrais montrer que la forme,
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Studies on Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications

by Je Min Yoo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis presents various applications of graphene-based nanomaterials, especially in biomedicine. Graphene and its derivatives have gained enormous attention from scientists in all fields of study due to many unprecedented properties. The initial scientific attention was focused on the development of transparent flexible electrodes by exploiting two-dimensional graphene film’s extraordinary ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents various applications of graphene-based nanomaterials, especially in biomedicine. Graphene and its derivatives have gained enormous attention from scientists in all fields of study due to many unprecedented properties. The initial scientific attention was focused on the development of transparent flexible electrodes by exploiting two-dimensional graphene film’s extraordinary
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2D Materials

Properties and Devices

Edited by Phaedon Avouris, Tony F. Heinz, Tony Low ...

Learn about the most recent advances in 2D materials with this comprehensive and accessible text. Providing all the necessary materials science and physics background, leading experts discuss the fundamental properties of a wide range of 2D materials, and their potential applications in electronic, optoelectronic and photonic devices. Several important classes of materials are covered, from more ... Read more

$113.99 USD

Learn about the most recent advances in 2D materials with this comprehensive and accessible text. Providing all the necessary materials science and physics background, leading experts discuss the fundamental properties of a wide range of 2D materials, and their potential applications in electronic, optoelectronic and photonic devices. Several important classes of materials are covered, from more
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The Handbook of Paper-Based Sensors and Devices

Volume 1: Materials and Technologies

Edited by Ghenadii Korotcenkov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This collection on materials and technologies is the first of a four-volume handbook on all aspects of paper-based devices from synthesis of nanocellulose and paper fabrication to discussion of features of fabrication of various flexible sensors and electronic devices on paper substrates. Subsequent volumes address sensors, electronic, optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, and bio- and ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This collection on materials and technologies is the first of a four-volume handbook on all aspects of paper-based devices from synthesis of nanocellulose and paper fabrication to discussion of features of fabrication of various flexible sensors and electronic devices on paper substrates. Subsequent volumes address sensors, electronic, optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, and bio- and
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Defect Evolution in Cosmology and Condensed Matter

Quantitative Analysis with the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model

by C.J.A.P. Martins ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book sheds new light on topological defects in widely differing systems, using the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model to better understand their evolution. Topological defects – cosmic strings, monopoles, domain walls or others - necessarily form at cosmological (and condensed matter) phase transitions. If they are stable and long-lived they will be fossil relics of higher-energy physics. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book sheds new light on topological defects in widely differing systems, using the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model to better understand their evolution. Topological defects – cosmic strings, monopoles, domain walls or others - necessarily form at cosmological (and condensed matter) phase transitions. If they are stable and long-lived they will be fossil relics of higher-energy physics.
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High Resolution Imaging, Spectroscopy and Nuclear Quantum Effects of Interfacial Water

by Jing Guo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents a series of experimental techniques based on scanning probe microscopy, which make it possible access the degree of freedom of protons both in real and energy space. These novel techniques and methods allow direct visualization of the concerted quantum tunneling of protons within the hydrogen-bonded network and quantification of the quantum component of a single hydrogen bond ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents a series of experimental techniques based on scanning probe microscopy, which make it possible access the degree of freedom of protons both in real and energy space. These novel techniques and methods allow direct visualization of the concerted quantum tunneling of protons within the hydrogen-bonded network and quantification of the quantum component of a single hydrogen bond
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Organogels

Thermodynamics, Structure, Solvent Role, and Properties

by Jean-Michel Guenet ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a physics-oriented introduction to organogels with a comparison to polymer thermoreversible gels whenever relevant. The past decade has seen the development of a wide variety of newly-synthesized molecules that can spontaneously self-assemble or crystallize from their organic or aqueous solutions to produce fibrillar networks, namely organogels, with potential applications in ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides a physics-oriented introduction to organogels with a comparison to polymer thermoreversible gels whenever relevant. The past decade has seen the development of a wide variety of newly-synthesized molecules that can spontaneously self-assemble or crystallize from their organic or aqueous solutions to produce fibrillar networks, namely organogels, with potential applications in
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Electronic Structure

by K. Horn, M. Scheffler ...

Series Book 2 - Handbook of Surface Science
This book is the second volume in the Handbook of Surface Science series and deals with aspects of the electronic structure of surfaces as investigated by means of the experimental and theoretical methods of physics. The importance of understanding surface phenomena stems from the fact that for many physical and chemical phenomena, the surface plays a key role: in electronic, magnetic, and optical ... Read more

$494.99 USD

This book is the second volume in the Handbook of Surface Science series and deals with aspects of the electronic structure of surfaces as investigated by means of the experimental and theoretical methods of physics. The importance of understanding surface phenomena stems from the fact that for many physical and chemical phenomena, the surface plays a key role: in electronic, magnetic, and optical
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Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis of Size-Dependent Structural Members in Temperature Fields

Regular and Chaotic Dynamics of Micro/Nano Beams, and Cylindrical Panels

by Jan Awrejcewicz, Anton V. Krysko, Maxim V. Zhigalov, Vadim A. Krysko ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is devoted to researchers and teachers, as well as graduate students, undergraduates and bachelors in engineering mechanics, nano-mechanics, nanomaterials, nanostructures and applied mathematics. It presents a collection of the latest developments in the field of nonlinear (chaotic) dynamics of mass distributed-parameter nanomechanical structures, providing a rigorous and comprehensive ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book is devoted to researchers and teachers, as well as graduate students, undergraduates and bachelors in engineering mechanics, nano-mechanics, nanomaterials, nanostructures and applied mathematics. It presents a collection of the latest developments in the field of nonlinear (chaotic) dynamics of mass distributed-parameter nanomechanical structures, providing a rigorous and comprehensive
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Topological Orders with Spins and Fermions

Quantum Phases and Computation

by Laura Ortiz Martín ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis deals with topological orders from two different perspectives: from a condensed matter point of view, where topological orders are considered as breakthrough phases of matter; and from the emerging realm of quantum computation, where topological quantum codes are considered the most appealing platform against decoherence.The thesis reports remarkable studies from both sides. It ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis deals with topological orders from two different perspectives: from a condensed matter point of view, where topological orders are considered as breakthrough phases of matter; and from the emerging realm of quantum computation, where topological quantum codes are considered the most appealing platform against decoherence.The thesis reports remarkable studies from both sides. It
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Controlled Synthesis and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Study of Graphene and Graphene-Based Heterostructures

by Mengxi Liu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis focuses on the energy band engineering of graphene. It presents pioneering findings on the controlled growth of graphene and graphene-based heterostructures, as well as scanning tunneling microscopy/scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STM/STS) studies on their electronic structures. The thesis primarily investigates two classes of graphene-based systems: (i) twisted bilayer graphene, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis focuses on the energy band engineering of graphene. It presents pioneering findings on the controlled growth of graphene and graphene-based heterostructures, as well as scanning tunneling microscopy/scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STM/STS) studies on their electronic structures. The thesis primarily investigates two classes of graphene-based systems: (i) twisted bilayer graphene,
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