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Smart Materials for Energy Storage and Biomedical Applications

Edited by Amodini Mishra, Vinay Pathak ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book brings together a curated selection of research in the broad field of smart materials, emphasizing their properties, functionality, and transformative potential. Covering diverse applications, from energy systems to biomedical advancements, it offers a snapshot of current innovations across multiple disciplines.The chapters begin with an introduction to smart material properties and ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book brings together a curated selection of research in the broad field of smart materials, emphasizing their properties, functionality, and transformative potential. Covering diverse applications, from energy systems to biomedical advancements, it offers a snapshot of current innovations across multiple disciplines.The chapters begin with an introduction to smart material properties and
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Fundamentals of Electron Emission Physics

by Kevin L. Jensen ...

An authoritative and accurate guide to the physics of research- and technology-relevant phenomena of electron emissionIn Fundamentals of Electron Emission Physics, distinguished research physicist, Dr. Kevin Jensen, delivers a practice-oriented introduction to the physics of electron emission. The book uses a physical intuition approach based on many years of research instead of heavy-handed ... Read more

$105.00 USD

An authoritative and accurate guide to the physics of research- and technology-relevant phenomena of electron emissionIn Fundamentals of Electron Emission Physics, distinguished research physicist, Dr. Kevin Jensen, delivers a practice-oriented introduction to the physics of electron emission. The book uses a physical intuition approach based on many years of research instead of heavy-handed
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Methods of the Alignment-Relay Technique for Nanosystems

Optimization and Innovation

by Monika Snowdon ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis addresses the problem of improving the alignment of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in transistor applications, taking a unique approach using iptycenes acting as molecular tweezers in combination with a liquid crystal solvent. As part of a project to test the effectiveness of a multi-step method, the so-called Alignment Relay Technique (ART), this work contributed evidence for the selectivity ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This thesis addresses the problem of improving the alignment of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in transistor applications, taking a unique approach using iptycenes acting as molecular tweezers in combination with a liquid crystal solvent. As part of a project to test the effectiveness of a multi-step method, the so-called Alignment Relay Technique (ART), this work contributed evidence for the selectivity
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Scattering Theory

by Harald Friedrich ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This corrected and updated second edition of "Scattering Theory" presents a concise and modern coverage of the subject. In the present treatment, special attention is given to the role played by the long-range behaviour of the projectile-target interaction, and a theory is developed, which is well suited to describe near-threshold bound and continuum states in realistic binary systems such as ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This corrected and updated second edition of "Scattering Theory" presents a concise and modern coverage of the subject. In the present treatment, special attention is given to the role played by the long-range behaviour of the projectile-target interaction, and a theory is developed, which is well suited to describe near-threshold bound and continuum states in realistic binary systems such as
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Nanomechanics of Graphene and Design of Graphene Composites

by Xiaoyi Liu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses several important issues concerning the nanomechanics of graphene, an area that is vital to a fundamental understanding of graphene deformation, and to the design of graphene-related materials. The content chiefly focuses on the out-of-plane mechanical behaviors of graphene, and their effects on the mechanical properties of graphene composites. In addition, the book puts ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book addresses several important issues concerning the nanomechanics of graphene, an area that is vital to a fundamental understanding of graphene deformation, and to the design of graphene-related materials. The content chiefly focuses on the out-of-plane mechanical behaviors of graphene, and their effects on the mechanical properties of graphene composites. In addition, the book puts
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Selected Progresses in Modern Physics

Proceedings of TiMP 2021

Edited by Soumitra Sengupta, Samrat Dey, Saurya Das, Dhruba J. Saikia, Sudhakar Panda, Ramakrishna Podila ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on Trends in Modern Physics (TiMP 2021) held at Assam Don Bosco University in Guwahati, India, between February 26 and 27, 2021. This conference was the 3rd in a series of annual conferences of the Department of Physics, ADBU, with the 1st and 2nd being national conferences. The conference was jointly organized by the ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on Trends in Modern Physics (TiMP 2021) held at Assam Don Bosco University in Guwahati, India, between February 26 and 27, 2021. This conference was the 3rd in a series of annual conferences of the Department of Physics, ADBU, with the 1st and 2nd being national conferences. The conference was jointly organized by the
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Mathematical Modeling of Emission in Small-Size Cathode

by Vladimir Danilov, Roman Gaydukov, Vadim Kretov ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book deals with mathematical modeling, namely, it describes the mathematical model of heat transfer in a silicon cathode of small (nano) dimensions with the possibility of partial melting taken into account. This mathematical model is based on the phase field system, i.e., on a contemporary generalization of Stefan-type free boundary problems. The approach used is not purely mathematical but ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book deals with mathematical modeling, namely, it describes the mathematical model of heat transfer in a silicon cathode of small (nano) dimensions with the possibility of partial melting taken into account. This mathematical model is based on the phase field system, i.e., on a contemporary generalization of Stefan-type free boundary problems. The approach used is not purely mathematical but
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Morphology and Dynamics of Bottlebrush Polymers

by Karin J. Bichler ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis makes significant advances to the understanding of bottlebrush polymers. While bottlebrushes have received much attention due to the recent discovery of their unprecedented properties, including supersoftness, ultra-low viscosity, and hyperelasticity, this thesis is the first fundamental investigation at the molecular level that comprises structure and dynamics. Neutron scattering ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This thesis makes significant advances to the understanding of bottlebrush polymers. While bottlebrushes have received much attention due to the recent discovery of their unprecedented properties, including supersoftness, ultra-low viscosity, and hyperelasticity, this thesis is the first fundamental investigation at the molecular level that comprises structure and dynamics. Neutron scattering
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Heavily-Doped 2D-Quantized Structures and the Einstein Relation

by Sitangshu Bhattacharya, Kamakhya P. Ghatak ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the Einstein Relation(ER) in two-dimensional (2-D) Heavily Doped (HD) Quantized Structures. The materials considered are quantized structures of HD non-linear optical, III-V, II-VI, Ge, Te, Platinum Antimonide, stressed materials, GaP, Gallium Antimonide, II-V, Bismuth Telluride together with various types of HD superlattices and their Quantized counterparts respectively. The ER ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents the Einstein Relation(ER) in two-dimensional (2-D) Heavily Doped (HD) Quantized Structures. The materials considered are quantized structures of HD non-linear optical, III-V, II-VI, Ge, Te, Platinum Antimonide, stressed materials, GaP, Gallium Antimonide, II-V, Bismuth Telluride together with various types of HD superlattices and their Quantized counterparts respectively. The ER
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Metamaterial Inspired Multiband Broadband and Reconfigurable Absorbers and Polarization Converters

by Sukomal Dey, Mohammad Abdul Shukoor, Shiban Kishen Koul ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents different design strategies for Electromagnetic (EM) absorbers and polarization converters over microwave to millimeter-wave frequencies. Different topologies of EM absorbers and polarization converters have been discussed considering present state-of-the-art applications for defense and wireless communication. The book provides major design guidelines for the development of ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents different design strategies for Electromagnetic (EM) absorbers and polarization converters over microwave to millimeter-wave frequencies. Different topologies of EM absorbers and polarization converters have been discussed considering present state-of-the-art applications for defense and wireless communication. The book provides major design guidelines for the development of
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Carbon-Based Nanosensor Technology

Edited by Christine Kranz ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Carbon nanomaterials have gained relevance in chem/bio sensing applications owing to their unique chemical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics. Written by leading experts in the field, this book discusses selected, state-of-the art carbon-based nanomaterials, including nanodiamonds, graphene nanodots, carbon nanopores, and nanocellulose. It presents examples of chem/bio sensing ... Read more

$395.99 USD

Carbon nanomaterials have gained relevance in chem/bio sensing applications owing to their unique chemical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics. Written by leading experts in the field, this book discusses selected, state-of-the art carbon-based nanomaterials, including nanodiamonds, graphene nanodots, carbon nanopores, and nanocellulose. It presents examples of chem/bio sensing
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Wave Dynamics, Mechanics and Physics of Microstructured Metamaterials

Theoretical and Experimental Methods

Edited by Mezhlum A. Sumbatyan ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses theoretical and experimental methods for exploring microstructured metamaterials, with a special focus on wave dynamics, mechanics, and related physical properties. The authors use various mathematical and physical approaches to examine the mechanical properties inherent to particular types of metamaterials. These include:• Boundary value problems in reduced strain gradient ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book addresses theoretical and experimental methods for exploring microstructured metamaterials, with a special focus on wave dynamics, mechanics, and related physical properties. The authors use various mathematical and physical approaches to examine the mechanical properties inherent to particular types of metamaterials. These include:• Boundary value problems in reduced strain gradient
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Nucleation Theory and Growth of Nanostructures

by Vladimir G. Dubrovskii ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Semiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires are promising building blocks of future nanoelectronic, nanophotonic and nanosensing devices. Their physical properties are primarily determined by the epitaxy process which is rather different from the conventional thin film growth. This book shows how the advanced nucleation theory can be used in modeling of growth properties, morphology and crystal ... Read more

$170.99 USD

Semiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires are promising building blocks of future nanoelectronic, nanophotonic and nanosensing devices. Their physical properties are primarily determined by the epitaxy process which is rather different from the conventional thin film growth. This book shows how the advanced nucleation theory can be used in modeling of growth properties, morphology and crystal
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Investigating the Nucleation, Growth, and Energy Levels of Organic Semiconductors for High Performance Plastic Electronics

by Ajay Virkar ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis details the significant progress made in improving the performance of organic transistors and the network conductivity of carbon nanotubes. The first section investigates organic semiconductor nucleation and growth on the most common dielectric surface used to fabricate organic thin film transistors. The nucleation and growth of the semiconductor was determined to be a critical factor ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This thesis details the significant progress made in improving the performance of organic transistors and the network conductivity of carbon nanotubes. The first section investigates organic semiconductor nucleation and growth on the most common dielectric surface used to fabricate organic thin film transistors. The nucleation and growth of the semiconductor was determined to be a critical factor
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Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023); 04-05 Nov, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Innovative Approach and Recent Developments in Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology

Edited by Ching Yern Chee, Cong Wang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are
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Electron Holography for Electromagnetic Materials

by Daisuke Shindo, Zentaro Akase ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book discusses the direct imaging of electric and magnetic fields of various functional materials using electron holography, providing indispensable information for understanding their electromagnetic properties. In order to clearly demonstrate the principles of this cutting-edge technology, easy-to-understand explanations are accompanied by numerous illustrations and figures throughout the ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book discusses the direct imaging of electric and magnetic fields of various functional materials using electron holography, providing indispensable information for understanding their electromagnetic properties. In order to clearly demonstrate the principles of this cutting-edge technology, easy-to-understand explanations are accompanied by numerous illustrations and figures throughout the
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Structures and Dynamics of Interfacial Water

by Duanyun Cao ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis highlights the study into the structures and dynamics of interfacial water, which is a cutting edge issue in condensed matter physics. Using the first principles calculation, classical molecular dynamics simulation and the simulation of atomic force microscopy (AFM), combined with the experimental results of AFM, the book systematically studies interfacial water at the atomic scale, ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This thesis highlights the study into the structures and dynamics of interfacial water, which is a cutting edge issue in condensed matter physics. Using the first principles calculation, classical molecular dynamics simulation and the simulation of atomic force microscopy (AFM), combined with the experimental results of AFM, the book systematically studies interfacial water at the atomic scale,
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Physics and Applications of Hydrogen Negative Ion Sources

Edited by Marthe Bacal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book gives a comprehensive overview of hydrogen negative ion sources and their applications to particle acceleration and nuclear fusion. The book begins with fundamental aspects of negative ion production by volume and surface processes in hydrogen and its isotopes. It covers key topics, such as the need for separation of negative ion production and extraction regions, the need for lowering ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book gives a comprehensive overview of hydrogen negative ion sources and their applications to particle acceleration and nuclear fusion. The book begins with fundamental aspects of negative ion production by volume and surface processes in hydrogen and its isotopes. It covers key topics, such as the need for separation of negative ion production and extraction regions, the need for lowering
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Professor Richard K Chang

A Lifelong Teacher and Friend

by Ali Serpengüzel, Sung-Wen (Sunny) Chang, Grace Metcalfe, PY Nicole Chang, Hui Cao, PM Natasha Chang, PH Kevin Chang, KK Phua ...

This book is a memorial for Professor Richard K Chang of Yale University with contributions from students, colleagues, friends, and family. The book covers the academic and personal interactions between a professor and his students and colleagues in addition to observations by friends and family.Readership: Academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, university professors, research engineers, ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book is a memorial for Professor Richard K Chang of Yale University with contributions from students, colleagues, friends, and family. The book covers the academic and personal interactions between a professor and his students and colleagues in addition to observations by friends and family.Readership: Academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, university professors, research engineers,
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III-Nitride LEDs

From UV to Green

by Shengjun Zhou, Sheng Liu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights state-of-the-art in III-nitrides-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Motivated by the application prospects in lighting, high-resolution display, and health & medicine, the book systematically introduces the physical fundamentals, epitaxial growth, and device fabrications of III-nitride-based LEDs. Important topics including the structures of chips, device reliability and ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book highlights state-of-the-art in III-nitrides-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Motivated by the application prospects in lighting, high-resolution display, and health & medicine, the book systematically introduces the physical fundamentals, epitaxial growth, and device fabrications of III-nitride-based LEDs. Important topics including the structures of chips, device reliability and
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Ferrites and Multiferroics

Fundamentals to Applications

Edited by Gagan Kumar Bhargava, Sumit Bhardwaj, Mahavir Singh, Khalid Mujasam Batoo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the fundamentals of ferrites and multiferroic materials with special attention to their structure, types, and properties. It presents a comprehensive survey about ferrite and multiferroic materials, in areas significant to research and development in academia as well as in industry. The book discusses various types of methods applied for their synthesis and characterizations ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book highlights the fundamentals of ferrites and multiferroic materials with special attention to their structure, types, and properties. It presents a comprehensive survey about ferrite and multiferroic materials, in areas significant to research and development in academia as well as in industry. The book discusses various types of methods applied for their synthesis and characterizations
... Read more
Topological Interactions in Ring Polymers

by Davide Michieletto ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Ring polymers are one of the last big mysteries in polymer physics, and this thesis tackles the problem of describing their behaviour when interacting in dense solutions and with complex environments and reports key findings that help shed light on these complex issues. The systems investigated are not restricted to artificial polymer systems, but also cover biologically inspired ensembles, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Ring polymers are one of the last big mysteries in polymer physics, and this thesis tackles the problem of describing their behaviour when interacting in dense solutions and with complex environments and reports key findings that help shed light on these complex issues. The systems investigated are not restricted to artificial polymer systems, but also cover biologically inspired ensembles,
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On-Surface Synthesis II

Proceedings of the International Workshop On-Surface Synthesis, San Sebastián, 27-30 June 2016

Edited by Dimas G. de Oteyza, Celia Rogero ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
On-surface synthesis is appearing as an extremely promising strategy to create organic nanoarchitectures with atomic precision. Molecular building blocks holding adequate functional groups are dosed onto surfaces that support or even drive their covalent linkage. The surface confinement and the frequent lack of solvents (most commonly being performed under vacuum conditions) create a completely ... Read more

$143.99 USD

On-surface synthesis is appearing as an extremely promising strategy to create organic nanoarchitectures with atomic precision. Molecular building blocks holding adequate functional groups are dosed onto surfaces that support or even drive their covalent linkage. The surface confinement and the frequent lack of solvents (most commonly being performed under vacuum conditions) create a completely
... Read more
Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics of Superfluid Helium and Quantum Turbulence

The Richness of Non-Fourier Heat Transport

by Maria Stella Mongiovì, David Jou, Michele Sciacca ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book puts together non-equilibrium thermodynamics, heat transport properties of superfluid He II, and thermodynamic and dynamic aspects of quantum turbulence. A one-fluid extended model of superfluid helium, with heat flux as an additional independent variable, is presented and compared with the two-fluid model, to explore how both models complement each other. Important features arise in ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book puts together non-equilibrium thermodynamics, heat transport properties of superfluid He II, and thermodynamic and dynamic aspects of quantum turbulence. A one-fluid extended model of superfluid helium, with heat flux as an additional independent variable, is presented and compared with the two-fluid model, to explore how both models complement each other. Important features arise in
... Read more

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