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The State of the Quantum Vacuum

Casimir Physics in the 2020s

by Kimball A Milton ...

This review volume is intended to survey the field of quantum fluctuational phenomena induced by material bodies, which is commonly encompassed under the name of Casimir physics. H B G Casimir first discovered that zero-point fluctuations in the electromagnetic field caused an attractive force between closely separated metallic plates. Now — 75 years later — the field is burgeoning, with numerous ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This review volume is intended to survey the field of quantum fluctuational phenomena induced by material bodies, which is commonly encompassed under the name of Casimir physics. H B G Casimir first discovered that zero-point fluctuations in the electromagnetic field caused an attractive force between closely separated metallic plates. Now — 75 years later — the field is burgeoning, with numerous
... Read more
The Sol-to-Gel Transition

by Plinio Innocenzi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides an in-depth introduction to the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic systems, one of the most important chemical-physical transitions and the basis of the sol-gel process. Familiarity with the fundamental chemistry and physics of this transition is essential for students in chemistry and materials science through academic and industry researchers ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides an in-depth introduction to the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic systems, one of the most important chemical-physical transitions and the basis of the sol-gel process. Familiarity with the fundamental chemistry and physics of this transition is essential for students in chemistry and materials science through academic and industry researchers
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Extraction of Semiconductor Diode Parameters

A Comparative Review of Methods and Materials

by Richard Ocaya ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive treatise on the extraction of semiconductor diode parameters using various methods. Its focus is on metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, and p-n junction diodes, covering a wide range of metals and semiconductors, including elemental, compound, organic, and nanostructured materials. By bringing together these methods in one place, this book ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book presents a comprehensive treatise on the extraction of semiconductor diode parameters using various methods. Its focus is on metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, and p-n junction diodes, covering a wide range of metals and semiconductors, including elemental, compound, organic, and nanostructured materials. By bringing together these methods in one place, this book
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High Voltage Vacuum Insulation

Basic Concepts and Technological Practice

by Rod V. Latham ...

The past decade has witnessed dramatic growth in the diversity and complexity of device applications where vacuum is required to support either high voltages or high electric fields. This is particularly true in thespace industry, specifically for the development of space-based pulse power systems. This book presents an overview of the technological advances that have occurred since the ... Read more

$65.99 USD

The past decade has witnessed dramatic growth in the diversity and complexity of device applications where vacuum is required to support either high voltages or high electric fields. This is particularly true in thespace industry, specifically for the development of space-based pulse power systems. This book presents an overview of the technological advances that have occurred since the
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The Chemical Bond in Inorganic Chemistry

The Bond Valence Model

by I. David Brown ...

Series Book 27 - International Union of Crystallography Monographs on Crystallography
The bond valence model, a description of acid-base bonding, is widely used for analysing and modelling the structures and properties of solids and liquids. Unlike other models of inorganic chemical bonding, the bond valence model is simple, intuitive, and predictive, and is accessible to anyone with a pocket calculator and a secondary school command of chemistry and physics. This new edition of ... Read more

$112.99 USD

The bond valence model, a description of acid-base bonding, is widely used for analysing and modelling the structures and properties of solids and liquids. Unlike other models of inorganic chemical bonding, the bond valence model is simple, intuitive, and predictive, and is accessible to anyone with a pocket calculator and a secondary school command of chemistry and physics. This new edition of
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Delta-Sigma A/D-Converters

Practical Design for Communication Systems

by Richard Gaggl ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The emphasis of this book is on practical design aspects for broadband A/D converters for communication systems. The embedded designs are employed for transceivers in the field of ADSL solutions and WLAN applications. An area- and power-efficient realization of a converter is mandatory to remain competitive in the market. The right choice for the converter topology and architecture needs to be ... Read more

$98.99 USD

The emphasis of this book is on practical design aspects for broadband A/D converters for communication systems. The embedded designs are employed for transceivers in the field of ADSL solutions and WLAN applications. An area- and power-efficient realization of a converter is mandatory to remain competitive in the market. The right choice for the converter topology and architecture needs to be
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Optical Properties of Semiconductors

Edited by N. G. Basov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
$49.99 USD
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Fuel Generation

Designing Highly Efficient Semiconductor Materials

Edited by Hairus Abdullah ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights crucial parameters and strategies in photocatalytic water splitting. The process utilizes light energy to drive the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of a photocatalyst. The efficiency and performance of catalytic activities are determined by various parameters supported by material characterizations. Commonly, the catalytic performances in visible ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This book highlights crucial parameters and strategies in photocatalytic water splitting. The process utilizes light energy to drive the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of a photocatalyst. The efficiency and performance of catalytic activities are determined by various parameters supported by material characterizations. Commonly, the catalytic performances in visible
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Supermaterials

Edited by M. Ausloos, Rudi Cloots, Marek Pekala, Gilbert Vacquier, Alan J. Hurd ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
What is a supermaterial? A concise definition is by no means obvious, but a clue can be obtained from the topics discussed here..In addition to superconductors, the reader will encounter magnetic effects of many kinds, including giant and even colossal ones, organic conductors, photoconductors, and even 400-year-old Japanese ceramics. Processing is a prominent pursuit in supermaterials research, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

What is a supermaterial? A concise definition is by no means obvious, but a clue can be obtained from the topics discussed here..In addition to superconductors, the reader will encounter magnetic effects of many kinds, including giant and even colossal ones, organic conductors, photoconductors, and even 400-year-old Japanese ceramics. Processing is a prominent pursuit in supermaterials research,
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Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials

Application on Health, Energy and Environment

Edited by Jai Prakash, Junghyun Cho, Bruno Campos Janegitz, Shuhui Sun ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book delves into the world of hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their diverse applications. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, this book highlights the importance of these materials in addressing critical challenges in various fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of multifunctional hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their potential impact on ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book delves into the world of hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their diverse applications. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, this book highlights the importance of these materials in addressing critical challenges in various fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of multifunctional hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their potential impact on
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Experiments and Numerical Simulations of Diluted Spray Turbulent Combustion

Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion

Edited by Bart Merci, Dirk Roekaerts, AMSINI SADIKI ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reflects the outcome of the 1st International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion held in 2009 in Corsica (France). The focus is on reporting the progress of experimental and numerical techniques in two-phase flows, with emphasis on spray combustion. The motivation for studies in this area is that knowledge of the dominant phenomena and their interactions in such flow systems is ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book reflects the outcome of the 1st International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion held in 2009 in Corsica (France). The focus is on reporting the progress of experimental and numerical techniques in two-phase flows, with emphasis on spray combustion. The motivation for studies in this area is that knowledge of the dominant phenomena and their interactions in such flow systems is
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Elementary Course On The Continuum Theory For Nematic Liquid Crystals, An

by Giovanni Barbero, Luiz Roberto Evangelista ...

Series Book 3 - Series On Liquid Crystals
This book was written to enable physicists and engineers to learn, within a single course, some topics in variational calculus, theory of elasticity, molecular models, and surface properties of nematic materials. It prepares graduate students for studies that require a simple knowledge in the physics of nematic liquid crystals.With this consideration in mind, the authors have formulated the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

This book was written to enable physicists and engineers to learn, within a single course, some topics in variational calculus, theory of elasticity, molecular models, and surface properties of nematic materials. It prepares graduate students for studies that require a simple knowledge in the physics of nematic liquid crystals.With this consideration in mind, the authors have formulated the
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Critical Phenomena in Loop Models

by Adam Nahum ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
When close to a continuous phase transition, many physical systems can usefully be mapped to ensembles of fluctuating loops, which might represent for example polymer rings, or line defects in a lattice magnet, or worldlines of quantum particles.'Loop models' provide a unifying geometric language for problems of this kind.This thesis aims to extend this language in two directions. The first part ... Read more

$89.99 USD

When close to a continuous phase transition, many physical systems can usefully be mapped to ensembles of fluctuating loops, which might represent for example polymer rings, or line defects in a lattice magnet, or worldlines of quantum particles.'Loop models' provide a unifying geometric language for problems of this kind.This thesis aims to extend this language in two directions. The first part
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Anomalous Relaxation in Colloidal Systems

by Avinash Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The thesis presents a systematic study of the Mpemba effect in a colloidal system with a micron-sized particle diffusing in a water bath. While the Mpemba effect, where a system’s thermal relaxation time is a non-monotonic function of the initial temperature, has been observed in water since Aristotle’s era, the underlying mechanism of the effect is still unknown. Recent studies indicate that the ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The thesis presents a systematic study of the Mpemba effect in a colloidal system with a micron-sized particle diffusing in a water bath. While the Mpemba effect, where a system’s thermal relaxation time is a non-monotonic function of the initial temperature, has been observed in water since Aristotle’s era, the underlying mechanism of the effect is still unknown. Recent studies indicate that the
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Draw Resonance

by Mathias Bechert, Benoit Scheid ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This monograph presents many novel aspects of draw resonance, which remains an important field of research in the context of material processing. Draw resonance is used in film casting and fiber spinning at a large industrial scale for the production of polymer films, glass sheets and fibers.The book provides the most complete and coherent picture of draw resonance instability that is available so ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This monograph presents many novel aspects of draw resonance, which remains an important field of research in the context of material processing. Draw resonance is used in film casting and fiber spinning at a large industrial scale for the production of polymer films, glass sheets and fibers.The book provides the most complete and coherent picture of draw resonance instability that is available so
... Read more
Symmetry and Symmetry-Breaking in Semiconductors

Fine Structure of Exciton States

by Bernd Hönerlage, Ivan Pelant ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book discusses group theory investigations of zincblende and wurtzite semiconductors under symmetry-breaking conditions. The text presents the group theory elements required to develop a multitude of symmetry-breaking problems, giving scientists a fast track to bypass the need for recalculating electronic states. The text is not only a valuable resource for speeding up calculations but also ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book discusses group theory investigations of zincblende and wurtzite semiconductors under symmetry-breaking conditions. The text presents the group theory elements required to develop a multitude of symmetry-breaking problems, giving scientists a fast track to bypass the need for recalculating electronic states. The text is not only a valuable resource for speeding up calculations but also
... Read more
Lectures On Phase Transitions And The Renormalization Group

by Nigel Goldenfeld ...

Covering the elementary aspects of the physics of phases transitions and the renormalization group, this popular book is widely used both for core graduate statistical mechanics courses as well as for more specialized courses. Emphasizing understanding and clarity rather than technical manipulation, these lectures de-mystify the subject and show precisely "how things work." Goldenfeld keeps in ... Read more

$110.99 USD

Covering the elementary aspects of the physics of phases transitions and the renormalization group, this popular book is widely used both for core graduate statistical mechanics courses as well as for more specialized courses. Emphasizing understanding and clarity rather than technical manipulation, these lectures de-mystify the subject and show precisely "how things work." Goldenfeld keeps in
... Read more
Non-Deterministic Phase Dynamics in Nanoparticles Enabled by Surface Energy

by Masaya Sakakibara ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis describes the development of in-situ cinematographic recording techniques for investigating phase dynamics using nanoparticles (NPs) as model systems. The suitable experimental platform realized the simultaneous high spatial and temporal resolution for in-situ observations of phase transitions. The impact of increased surface energy on phase stability in NPs drives phase dynamics under ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This thesis describes the development of in-situ cinematographic recording techniques for investigating phase dynamics using nanoparticles (NPs) as model systems. The suitable experimental platform realized the simultaneous high spatial and temporal resolution for in-situ observations of phase transitions. The impact of increased surface energy on phase stability in NPs drives phase dynamics under
... Read more
Gauge Theories in Particle Physics, 40th Anniversary Edition: A Practical Introduction, Volume 2

Non-Abelian Gauge Theories: QCD and The Electroweak Theory, Fifth Edition

by Ian J R Aitchison, Anthony J.G. Hey ...

The fifth edition of this well-established, highly regarded two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results, especially in the areas of Higgs and top sector physics, as well as CP violation and neutrino oscillations. It offers an accessible and practical introduction to the three gauge theories ... Read more

$84.99 USD

The fifth edition of this well-established, highly regarded two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results, especially in the areas of Higgs and top sector physics, as well as CP violation and neutrino oscillations. It offers an accessible and practical introduction to the three gauge theories
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The Vitreous State

Thermodynamics, Structure, Rheology, and Crystallization

by Ivan S. Gutzow, Jürn W.P. Schmelzer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book summarizes the experimental evidence and modern classical and theoretical approaches in understanding the vitreous state, from structural problems, over equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, to statistical physics. Glasses, and especially silicate glasses, are only the best known representatives of this particular physical state of matter. Other typical representatives include ... Read more

$242.99 USD

This book summarizes the experimental evidence and modern classical and theoretical approaches in understanding the vitreous state, from structural problems, over equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, to statistical physics. Glasses, and especially silicate glasses, are only the best known representatives of this particular physical state of matter. Other typical representatives include
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Cryocoolers

Theory and Applications

Edited by Milind D. Atrey ...

Series series International Cryogenics Monograph Series
This book serves as an introduction to cryocooler technology and describes the principle applications of cryocoolers across a broad range of fields. It covers the specific requirements of these applications, and describes how the advantages and disadvantages of different cryocooler systems are taken into consideration. For example, Stirling coolers tend to be used only in space applications ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book serves as an introduction to cryocooler technology and describes the principle applications of cryocoolers across a broad range of fields. It covers the specific requirements of these applications, and describes how the advantages and disadvantages of different cryocooler systems are taken into consideration. For example, Stirling coolers tend to be used only in space applications
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60-GHz CMOS Phase-Locked Loops

by Hammad M. Cheema, Reza Mahmoudi, Arthur H.M. van Roermund ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Abstract This chapter lays the foundation for the work presented in latter chapters. The potential of 60 GHz frequency bands for high data rate wireless transfer is discussed and promising applications are enlisted. Furthermore, the challenges related to 60 GHz IC design are presented and the chapter concludes with an outline of the book. Keywords Wireless communication 60 GHz Millimeter wave ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Abstract This chapter lays the foundation for the work presented in latter chapters. The potential of 60 GHz frequency bands for high data rate wireless transfer is discussed and promising applications are enlisted. Furthermore, the challenges related to 60 GHz IC design are presented and the chapter concludes with an outline of the book. Keywords Wireless communication 60 GHz Millimeter wave
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Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research

Edited by Cai Shen ...

Series series Emerging Materials and Technologies
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar ... Read more

$84.99 USD

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar
... Read more
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Technologies

Theory and Applications

Edited by Reenu Elizabeth John, Steffy Sara Varghese, Anoop Chandran, N. V. Unnikrishnan ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Technologies: Theory and Applications offers a comprehensive evaluation of recent advancements in materials and technologies utilised for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.This book provides a substantial theoretical foundation. In addition to discussing the synthesis and characterisation of different EMI shielding materials, it offers a ... Read more

$285.99 USD

Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Technologies: Theory and Applications offers a comprehensive evaluation of recent advancements in materials and technologies utilised for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.This book provides a substantial theoretical foundation. In addition to discussing the synthesis and characterisation of different EMI shielding materials, it offers a
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