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Quantum Atom Optics

Theory and Applications to Quantum Technology

by Tim Byrnes, Ebubechukwu O. Ilo-Okeke ...

The rapid development of quantum technologies has driven a revolution in related research areas such as quantum computation and communication, and quantum materials. The first prototypes of functional quantum devices are beginning to appear, frequently created using ensembles of atoms, which allow the observation of sensitive, quantum effects, and have important applications in quantum simulation ... Read more

$54.99 USD

The rapid development of quantum technologies has driven a revolution in related research areas such as quantum computation and communication, and quantum materials. The first prototypes of functional quantum devices are beginning to appear, frequently created using ensembles of atoms, which allow the observation of sensitive, quantum effects, and have important applications in quantum simulation
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Non-perturbative Renormalization Group Approach to Some Out-of-Equilibrium Systems

Diffusive Epidemic Process and Fully Developed Turbulence

by Malo Tarpin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents the application of non-perturbative, or functional, renormalization group to study the physics of critical stationary states in systems out-of-equilibrium. Two different systems are thereby studied. The first system is the diffusive epidemic process, a stochastic process which models the propagation of an epidemic within a population. This model exhibits a phase transition ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents the application of non-perturbative, or functional, renormalization group to study the physics of critical stationary states in systems out-of-equilibrium. Two different systems are thereby studied. The first system is the diffusive epidemic process, a stochastic process which models the propagation of an epidemic within a population. This model exhibits a phase transition
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Superconducting Materials and Their Applications

An interdisciplinary approach

by Professor Dr Jatinder Vir Yakhmi ...

Series series IOP ebooks
The applications of superconducting materials have the potential to change our world, but descriptions of superconductivity in literature tend to be complex for non-physicists. This text provides an accessible account of superconductivity and its applications for an interdisciplinary readership.This book covers the characteristics of superconducting materials, particularly those with commercial ... Read more

$114.99 USD

The applications of superconducting materials have the potential to change our world, but descriptions of superconductivity in literature tend to be complex for non-physicists. This text provides an accessible account of superconductivity and its applications for an interdisciplinary readership.This book covers the characteristics of superconducting materials, particularly those with commercial
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Cellular Nanoscale Sensory Wave Computing

Edited by Chagaan Baatar, Wolfgang Porod, Tamas Roska ...

This book is loosely based on a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) project and a few supplemental projects sponsored by the Of?ce of Naval Research (ONR) during the time frame of 2004–2009. The initial technical scope and vision of the MURI project was formulated by Drs. Larry Cooper and Joel Davis, both program of?cers at ONR at the time. The unifying theme of this MURI ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book is loosely based on a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) project and a few supplemental projects sponsored by the Of?ce of Naval Research (ONR) during the time frame of 2004–2009. The initial technical scope and vision of the MURI project was formulated by Drs. Larry Cooper and Joel Davis, both program of?cers at ONR at the time. The unifying theme of this MURI
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Surface Effects in Solid Mechanics

Models, Simulations and Applications

Edited by Holm Altenbach, Nikita F Morozov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book summarizes the actual state of the art and future trends of surface effects in solid mechanics. Surface effects are more and more important in the precise description of the behavior of advanced materials. One of the reasons for this is the well-known from the experiments fact that the mechanical properties are significantly influenced if the structural size is very small like, for ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book summarizes the actual state of the art and future trends of surface effects in solid mechanics. Surface effects are more and more important in the precise description of the behavior of advanced materials. One of the reasons for this is the well-known from the experiments fact that the mechanical properties are significantly influenced if the structural size is very small like, for
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Phase Transitions: Modern Applications (2nd Edition)

by Moshe Gitterman ...

This book provides a comprehensive review of the theory of phase transitions and its modern applications, based on the five pillars of the modern theory of phase transitions: the Ising model, mean field, scaling, renormalization group and universality. This expanded second edition includes, along with a description of vortices and high temperature superconductivity, a discussion of phase ... Read more

$18.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive review of the theory of phase transitions and its modern applications, based on the five pillars of the modern theory of phase transitions: the Ising model, mean field, scaling, renormalization group and universality. This expanded second edition includes, along with a description of vortices and high temperature superconductivity, a discussion of phase
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Cavity Optomechanics

Nano- and Micromechanical Resonators Interacting with Light

Edited by Markus Aspelmeyer, Tobias J. Kippenberg, Florian Marquardt ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
During the last few years cavity-optomechanics has emerged as a new field of research. This highly interdisciplinary field studies the interaction between micro and nano mechanical systems and light. Possible applications range from novel high-bandwidth mechanical sensing devices through the generation of squeezed optical or mechanical states to even tests of quantum theory itself. This is one of ... Read more

$188.99 USD

During the last few years cavity-optomechanics has emerged as a new field of research. This highly interdisciplinary field studies the interaction between micro and nano mechanical systems and light. Possible applications range from novel high-bandwidth mechanical sensing devices through the generation of squeezed optical or mechanical states to even tests of quantum theory itself. This is one of
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Transmission Electron Microscopy

Diffraction, Imaging, and Spectrometry

Edited by C. Barry Carter, David B. Williams ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This text is a companion volume to Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Textbook for Materials Science by Williams and Carter. The aim is to extend the discussion of certain topics that are either rapidly changing at this time or that would benefit from more detailed discussion than space allowed in the primary text. World-renowned researchers have contributed chapters in their area of expertise, ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This text is a companion volume to Transmission Electron Microscopy: A Textbook for Materials Science by Williams and Carter. The aim is to extend the discussion of certain topics that are either rapidly changing at this time or that would benefit from more detailed discussion than space allowed in the primary text. World-renowned researchers have contributed chapters in their area of expertise,
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Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications

ICIMA 2022

Edited by V. Bindhu, João Manuel R. S. Tavares, Joy Iong-Zong Chen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications (ICIMA 2022) organized by PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, during May 6–7, 2022. The book includes original research by material science researchers toward developing a compact and efficient functional elements and structures for micro-, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

The book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications (ICIMA 2022) organized by PPG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, during May 6–7, 2022. The book includes original research by material science researchers toward developing a compact and efficient functional elements and structures for micro-,
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Thermodynamics, Solubility and Environmental Issues

Edited by Trevor Letcher ...

Environmental problems are becoming an important aspect of our lives as industries grow apace with populations throughout the world. Thermodynamics, Solubility and Environmental Issues highlights some of the problems and shows how chemistry can help to reduce these them. The unifying theme is Solubility – the most basic and important of thermodynamic properties. This informative book looks at the ... Read more

$123.99 USD

Environmental problems are becoming an important aspect of our lives as industries grow apace with populations throughout the world. Thermodynamics, Solubility and Environmental Issues highlights some of the problems and shows how chemistry can help to reduce these them. The unifying theme is Solubility – the most basic and important of thermodynamic properties. This informative book looks at the
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Linear Electrodynamic Response of Topological Semimetals

Experimental Results Versus Theoretical Predicitons

by Artem V. Pronin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a model description for the electromagnetic response of topological nodal semimetals and summarizes recent experimental findings in these systems. Specifically, it discusses various types of topological semimetals – Dirac, Weyl, nodal-line, triple-point, and multifold semimetals – and provides description for the characteristic features of the linear electrodynamic response for ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book provides a model description for the electromagnetic response of topological nodal semimetals and summarizes recent experimental findings in these systems. Specifically, it discusses various types of topological semimetals – Dirac, Weyl, nodal-line, triple-point, and multifold semimetals – and provides description for the characteristic features of the linear electrodynamic response for
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Molecular Modelling and Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Applications in Carbon- and Boron-based Nanotechnology

by Ihsan Boustani ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents nanomaterials as predicted by computational modelling and numerical simulation tools, and confirmed by modern experimental techniques. It begins by summarizing basic theoretical methods, then giving both a theoretical and experimental treatment of how alkali metal clusters develop into nanostructures, as influenced by the cluster's "magic number" of atoms. The book continues ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents nanomaterials as predicted by computational modelling and numerical simulation tools, and confirmed by modern experimental techniques. It begins by summarizing basic theoretical methods, then giving both a theoretical and experimental treatment of how alkali metal clusters develop into nanostructures, as influenced by the cluster's "magic number" of atoms. The book continues
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Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion

by Gottfried H. Bauer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This concise primer on photovoltaic solar energy conversion invites readers to reflect on the conversion of solar light into energy at the most fundamental level and encourages newcomers to the field to help find meaningful answers on how photovoltaic solar energy conversion can work (better), eventually contributing to its ongoing advancement.The book is based on lectures given to graduate ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This concise primer on photovoltaic solar energy conversion invites readers to reflect on the conversion of solar light into energy at the most fundamental level and encourages newcomers to the field to help find meaningful answers on how photovoltaic solar energy conversion can work (better), eventually contributing to its ongoing advancement.The book is based on lectures given to graduate
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Astromineralogy

Edited by Thomas Henning ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Astromineralogy deals with the science of gathering mineralogical information from the astronomical spectroscopy of asteroids, comets and dust in the circumstellar environments in general. This field has received a tremendous boost with the reliable identification of minerals by the Infrared Space Observatory. The first edition of this book, published in 2003, was the first comprehensive and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Astromineralogy deals with the science of gathering mineralogical information from the astronomical spectroscopy of asteroids, comets and dust in the circumstellar environments in general. This field has received a tremendous boost with the reliable identification of minerals by the Infrared Space Observatory. The first edition of this book, published in 2003, was the first comprehensive and
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Micromachines as Tools for Nanotechnology

Edited by Hiroyuki Fujita ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses the use of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and micromachined devices for the investigation of nanoscience and technology, as well as biotechnology. Such micromachined tools for nanotechnology can enhance the sensitivity, spatial resolution, dexterity, selectivity, and parallel processing capability in measuring and manipulating nano-objects. The book covers state-of-the ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book addresses the use of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and micromachined devices for the investigation of nanoscience and technology, as well as biotechnology. Such micromachined tools for nanotechnology can enhance the sensitivity, spatial resolution, dexterity, selectivity, and parallel processing capability in measuring and manipulating nano-objects. The book covers state-of-the
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Handbook of Theoretical Atomic Physics

Data for Photon Absorption, Electron Scattering, and Vacancies Decay

by Larissa Chernysheva, Victor Yarzhemsky, Miron Amusia ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The aim of this book is to present highly accurate and extensive theoretical Atomic data and to give a survey of selected calculational methods for atomic physics, used to obtain these data. The book presents the results of calculations of cross sections and probabilities of a broad variety of atomic processes with participation of photons and electrons, namely on photoabsorption, electron ... Read more

$188.99 USD

The aim of this book is to present highly accurate and extensive theoretical Atomic data and to give a survey of selected calculational methods for atomic physics, used to obtain these data. The book presents the results of calculations of cross sections and probabilities of a broad variety of atomic processes with participation of photons and electrons, namely on photoabsorption, electron
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Gyroid Optical Metamaterials

Solvent Vapour Annealing, Confined Crystallisation, and Optical Anisotropy

by James A. Dolan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis explores the fabrication of gyroid-forming block copolymer templates and the optical properties of the resulting gyroid optical metamaterials, significantly contributing to our understanding of both. It demonstrates solvent vapour annealing to improve the long-range order of the templates, and investigates the unique crystallisation behaviour of their semicrystalline block. Furthermore ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis explores the fabrication of gyroid-forming block copolymer templates and the optical properties of the resulting gyroid optical metamaterials, significantly contributing to our understanding of both. It demonstrates solvent vapour annealing to improve the long-range order of the templates, and investigates the unique crystallisation behaviour of their semicrystalline block. Furthermore
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Angle-Resolved Photoemission Study of Kagome Superconductors AV3Sb5 (A = K, Rb, Cs)

by Takemi Kato ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) experiments on kagome superconductors KV3Sb5, RbV3Sb5, and CsV3Sb5—an ideal material family for studying rich physical phenomena originating from the geometric structure of kagome lattice—with the aim of elucidating the electronic structure and the origin of charge density wave (CDW) and superconductivity. The ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book presents high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) experiments on kagome superconductors KV3Sb5, RbV3Sb5, and CsV3Sb5—an ideal material family for studying rich physical phenomena originating from the geometric structure of kagome lattice—with the aim of elucidating the electronic structure and the origin of charge density wave (CDW) and superconductivity. The
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Organic Solar Cells

Theory, Experiment, and Device Simulation

by Wolfgang Tress ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers in a textbook-like fashion the basics or organic solar cells, addressing the limits of photovoltaic energy conversion and giving a well-illustrated introduction to molecular electronics with focus on the working principle and characterization of organic solar cells. Further chapters based on the author’s dissertation focus on the electrical processes in organic solar cells by ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book covers in a textbook-like fashion the basics or organic solar cells, addressing the limits of photovoltaic energy conversion and giving a well-illustrated introduction to molecular electronics with focus on the working principle and characterization of organic solar cells. Further chapters based on the author’s dissertation focus on the electrical processes in organic solar cells by
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Metalle

Struktur und Eigenschaften der Metalle und Legierungen

by Erhard Hornbogen, Hans Warlimont ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Dieses ausgezeichnete Standardwerk bietet eine Darstellung der Struktur und Eigenschaften der Metalle und ihrer Anwendungen als Werkstoffe. Die Autoren beschreiben im ersten, wissenschaftlichen Teil den atomaren und mikroskopischen Aufbau, die thermodynamischen und die grundlegenden physikalischen und mechanischen Eigenschaften der Metalle sowie die Grundlagen der thermisch aktivierten Reaktionen ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Dieses ausgezeichnete Standardwerk bietet eine Darstellung der Struktur und Eigenschaften der Metalle und ihrer Anwendungen als Werkstoffe. Die Autoren beschreiben im ersten, wissenschaftlichen Teil den atomaren und mikroskopischen Aufbau, die thermodynamischen und die grundlegenden physikalischen und mechanischen Eigenschaften der Metalle sowie die Grundlagen der thermisch aktivierten Reaktionen
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Silicon Solid State Devices And Radiation Detection

by Claude Leroy, Pier-giorgio Rancoita ...

This book addresses the fundamental principles of interaction between radiation and matter, the principles of working and the operation of particle detectors based on silicon solid state devices. It covers a broad scope in the fields of application of radiation detectors based on silicon solid state devices from low to high energy physics experiments, including in outer space and in the medical ... Read more

$48.99 USD

This book addresses the fundamental principles of interaction between radiation and matter, the principles of working and the operation of particle detectors based on silicon solid state devices. It covers a broad scope in the fields of application of radiation detectors based on silicon solid state devices from low to high energy physics experiments, including in outer space and in the medical
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Application of Polarization Modulation Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy in Electrochemistry

by Izabella Brand ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book describes the physical basis of polarization modulation infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy and its application in electrochemical studies. It provides a concise yet comprehensive review of the research done in this field in the last 20 years. Electrochemical methods are used to determine the rate and mechanism of charge transfer reactions between an electrode and species ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book describes the physical basis of polarization modulation infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy and its application in electrochemical studies. It provides a concise yet comprehensive review of the research done in this field in the last 20 years. Electrochemical methods are used to determine the rate and mechanism of charge transfer reactions between an electrode and species
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Grain Boundary Migration in Metals

Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Applications, Second Edition

by Gunter Gottstein, Lasar S. Shvindlerman ...

Series series Materials Science & Technology
A major goal of materials science is to create new engineering materials and optimize their cost and performance. Understanding how adjacent materials behave at their borders is an essential part of this process. Grain boundaries are the longest-known crystal defects, but although they were discovered in the mid-eighteenth century, until quite rece ... Read more

$280.99 USD

A major goal of materials science is to create new engineering materials and optimize their cost and performance. Understanding how adjacent materials behave at their borders is an essential part of this process. Grain boundaries are the longest-known crystal defects, but although they were discovered in the mid-eighteenth century, until quite rece
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NanoRevolution

Unveiling the Future of Energy through Advanced Materials and Digital Technologies

Edited by Abderrahman Abbassi ...

Series series Advances in Digital Technologies for Smart Applications
As the global push toward energy accelerates, NanoRevolution: Unveiling the Future of Energy through Advanced Materials and Digital Technologies brings forward a powerful vision of how advanced materials and digital technologies are redefining energy solutions. This comprehensive resource navigates the frontiers of nanotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT applications within the ... Read more

$77.99 USD

As the global push toward energy accelerates, NanoRevolution: Unveiling the Future of Energy through Advanced Materials and Digital Technologies brings forward a powerful vision of how advanced materials and digital technologies are redefining energy solutions. This comprehensive resource navigates the frontiers of nanotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT applications within the
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