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Hybrid and Hierarchical Composite Materials

Edited by Chang-Soo Kim, Charles Randow, Tomoko Sano ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses a broad spectrum of areas in both hybrid materials and hierarchical composites, including recent development of processing technologies, structural designs, modern computer simulation techniques, and the relationships between the processing-structure-property-performance. Each topic is introduced at length with numerous and detailed examples and over 150 illustrations. In ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book addresses a broad spectrum of areas in both hybrid materials and hierarchical composites, including recent development of processing technologies, structural designs, modern computer simulation techniques, and the relationships between the processing-structure-property-performance. Each topic is introduced at length with numerous and detailed examples and over 150 illustrations. In
... Read more
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Disordered Materials

From Network Glasses to Phase-Change Memory Alloys

Edited by Marco Bernasconi, Philip S. Salmon, Jincheng Du, Carlo Massobrio ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is a unique reference work in the area of atomic-scale simulation of glasses. For the first time, a highly selected panel of about 20 researchers provides, in a single book, their views, methodologies and applications on the use of molecular dynamics as a tool to describe glassy materials. The book covers a wide range of systems covering "traditional" network glasses, such as ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book is a unique reference work in the area of atomic-scale simulation of glasses. For the first time, a highly selected panel of about 20 researchers provides, in a single book, their views, methodologies and applications on the use of molecular dynamics as a tool to describe glassy materials. The book covers a wide range of systems covering "traditional" network glasses, such as
... Read more
Qu’est-ce que la matière noire ?

by ROGELIO PEREZ CASADIEGO ...

EXPLICATION DU LIVRELa matière noire est l'un des phénomènes les plus étudiés et débattus de notre époque. Mais qu'est-ce que la matière noire ? Dans ce livre, l'auteur remet en question les théories conventionnelles sur les idées sur la matière noire et propose une nouvelle vision.Grâce à une analyse minutieuse, il montre que le plasma cristallisé répond à la plupart des questions sur les ... Read more

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EXPLICATION DU LIVRELa matière noire est l'un des phénomènes les plus étudiés et débattus de notre époque. Mais qu'est-ce que la matière noire ? Dans ce livre, l'auteur remet en question les théories conventionnelles sur les idées sur la matière noire et propose une nouvelle vision.Grâce à une analyse minutieuse, il montre que le plasma cristallisé répond à la plupart des questions sur les
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Elements of Friction Theory and Nanotribology

by Enrico Gnecco, Ernst Meyer ...

Combining the classical theories of contact mechanics and lubrication with the study of friction on the nanometer range, this multi-scale book for researchers and students alike guides the reader deftly through the mechanisms governing friction processes, based on state-of-the-art models and experimental results. The first book in the field to incorporate recent research on nanotribology with ... Read more

$137.99 USD

Combining the classical theories of contact mechanics and lubrication with the study of friction on the nanometer range, this multi-scale book for researchers and students alike guides the reader deftly through the mechanisms governing friction processes, based on state-of-the-art models and experimental results. The first book in the field to incorporate recent research on nanotribology with
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Physical Properties of Ceramic and Carbon Nanoscale Structures

The INFN Lectures, Vol. II

Edited by Stefano Bellucci ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This is the second volume in a series of books on selected topics in Nanoscale Science and Technology based on lectures given at the well-known INFN schools of the same name. The aim of this collection is to provide a reference corpus of suitable, introductory material to relevant subfields, as they mature over time, by gathering the significantly expanded and edited versions of tutorial lectures, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This is the second volume in a series of books on selected topics in Nanoscale Science and Technology based on lectures given at the well-known INFN schools of the same name. The aim of this collection is to provide a reference corpus of suitable, introductory material to relevant subfields, as they mature over time, by gathering the significantly expanded and edited versions of tutorial lectures,
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Monotonic and Cyclic Performance of Sand from Natural Alluvial Deposits

by Julijana Bojadjieva ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive experimental investigation, consisting of element scale—triaxial and simple shear tests and model scale—shaking table tests, to examine the monotonic and cyclic behavior of Skopje sand. Skopje sand is silica sand from natural alluvial river deposits collected from the river terraces of Vardar river in the city of Skopje, Macedonia. Numerical simulation of the ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents a comprehensive experimental investigation, consisting of element scale—triaxial and simple shear tests and model scale—shaking table tests, to examine the monotonic and cyclic behavior of Skopje sand. Skopje sand is silica sand from natural alluvial river deposits collected from the river terraces of Vardar river in the city of Skopje, Macedonia. Numerical simulation of the
... Read more
Solid State Physics

An Introduction to Theory

by Joginder Singh Galsin ...

Solid State Physics: An Introduction to Theory presents an intermediate quantum approach to the properties of solids. Through this lens, the text explores different properties, such as lattice, electronic, elastic, thermal, dielectric, magnetic, semiconducting, superconducting and optical and transport properties, along with the structure of crystalline solids. The work presents the general theory ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Solid State Physics: An Introduction to Theory presents an intermediate quantum approach to the properties of solids. Through this lens, the text explores different properties, such as lattice, electronic, elastic, thermal, dielectric, magnetic, semiconducting, superconducting and optical and transport properties, along with the structure of crystalline solids. The work presents the general theory
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Electrical and Geometrical Properties of Organic Monolayers

by Mitsumasa Iwamoto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Zhong-Can Ou-Yang ...

This book addresses the physical mechanisms involved in the characteristic electrical properties and the geometrical structures that are observed from dipolar monolayers composed of organic molecules by using dielectric physics, electrostatics, the physics of liquid crystal, and soft matter physics. The orientational order parameters, introduced to quantify the orientational structures of ... Read more

$70.99 USD

This book addresses the physical mechanisms involved in the characteristic electrical properties and the geometrical structures that are observed from dipolar monolayers composed of organic molecules by using dielectric physics, electrostatics, the physics of liquid crystal, and soft matter physics. The orientational order parameters, introduced to quantify the orientational structures of
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Epitaxial Graphene on Silicon Carbide

Modeling, Characterization, and Applications

Edited by Gemma Rius, Philippe Godignon ...

This is the first book dedicated exclusively to epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide (EG-SiC). It comprehensively addresses all fundamental aspects relevant for the study and technology development of EG materials and their applications, using quantum Hall effect studies and probe techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy and atomic resolution imaging based on transmission electron ... Read more

$149.99 USD

This is the first book dedicated exclusively to epitaxial graphene on silicon carbide (EG-SiC). It comprehensively addresses all fundamental aspects relevant for the study and technology development of EG materials and their applications, using quantum Hall effect studies and probe techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy and atomic resolution imaging based on transmission electron
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Hydrogels

Recent Advances

Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur ...

Series series Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials
This book discusses recent advances in hydrogels, including their generation and applications and presents a compendium of fundamental concepts. It highlights the most important hydrogel materials, including physical hydrogels, chemical hydrogels, and nanohydrogels and explores the development of hydrogel-based novel materials that respond to external stimuli, such as temperature, pressure, pH, ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book discusses recent advances in hydrogels, including their generation and applications and presents a compendium of fundamental concepts. It highlights the most important hydrogel materials, including physical hydrogels, chemical hydrogels, and nanohydrogels and explores the development of hydrogel-based novel materials that respond to external stimuli, such as temperature, pressure, pH,
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Traffic and Granular Flow '17

Edited by Samer H. Hamdar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents 57 peer-reviewed papers from the 12th Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow (TGF) held in Washington, DC, in July 2017. It offers a unique synthesis of the latest scientific findings made by researchers from different countries, institutions and disciplines.The research fields covered range from physics, computer science and engineering and they may be all grouped under the ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents 57 peer-reviewed papers from the 12th Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow (TGF) held in Washington, DC, in July 2017. It offers a unique synthesis of the latest scientific findings made by researchers from different countries, institutions and disciplines.The research fields covered range from physics, computer science and engineering and they may be all grouped under the
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Recent Advances in Microelectronics Reliability

Contributions from the European ECSEL JU project iRel40

Edited by Willem Dirk van Driel, Klaus Pressel, Mujdat Soyturk ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the latest progress in reliability analysis of microelectronic products. The content grows out of an EU project, named Intelligent Reliability 4.0 - iRel40 (see www.irel40.eu ). Different industrial sectors and topics are covered, such as electronics in automotive, rail transport, lighting and personal appliances. Several case studies and examples are discussed, which will ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This book describes the latest progress in reliability analysis of microelectronic products. The content grows out of an EU project, named Intelligent Reliability 4.0 - iRel40 (see www.irel40.eu ). Different industrial sectors and topics are covered, such as electronics in automotive, rail transport, lighting and personal appliances. Several case studies and examples are discussed, which will
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Phase Transitions in Materials

by Brent Fultz ...

The new edition of this popular textbook provides a fundamental approach to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials. Explanations are emphasised at the level of atoms and electrons, and it comprehensively covers the classical topics from classical metallurgy to nanoscience and magnetic phase transitions. The book has three parts, covering the fundamentals of phase transformations, ... Read more

$86.99 USD

The new edition of this popular textbook provides a fundamental approach to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials. Explanations are emphasised at the level of atoms and electrons, and it comprehensively covers the classical topics from classical metallurgy to nanoscience and magnetic phase transitions. The book has three parts, covering the fundamentals of phase transformations,
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Analysis of Electrical Circuits with Variable Load Regime Parameters

Projective Geometry Method

by A. Penin ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book introduces readers to electric circuits with variable loads and voltage regulators. It defines invariant relationships for numerous parameters, and proves the concepts characterizing these circuits. Moreover, the book presents the fundamentals of electric circuits and develops circuit theorems, while also familiarizing readers with generalized equivalent circuits and using projective ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book introduces readers to electric circuits with variable loads and voltage regulators. It defines invariant relationships for numerous parameters, and proves the concepts characterizing these circuits. Moreover, the book presents the fundamentals of electric circuits and develops circuit theorems, while also familiarizing readers with generalized equivalent circuits and using projective
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Point-of-Care Diagnostics on a Chip

Edited by David Issadore, Robert M. Westervelt ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The topic of this book is the development of automated and inexpensive tools that transfer medical tests from a specialized clinical laboratory directly to the point of care, using biochip technology. Immediate access to medically relevant biochemical information for doctors and nurses promises to revolutionize patient care and dramatically lower costs. The miniaturization and automation of ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The topic of this book is the development of automated and inexpensive tools that transfer medical tests from a specialized clinical laboratory directly to the point of care, using biochip technology. Immediate access to medically relevant biochemical information for doctors and nurses promises to revolutionize patient care and dramatically lower costs. The miniaturization and automation of
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Superinsulators, Bose Metals and High-Tc Superconductors

The Quantum Physics of Emergent Magnetic Monopoles

by Carlo A Trugenberger ...

In 1931 Dirac showed that topologically quantized single magnetic charges, magnetic monopoles, while classically forbidden in a gauge theory, are allowed alongside electric charges in a quantum theory of electromagnetism. Such topological magnetic excitations are indeed admitted in the spectrum of most grand unified field theories of elementary interactions. Despite 40 years of dedicated search ... Read more

$62.99 USD

In 1931 Dirac showed that topologically quantized single magnetic charges, magnetic monopoles, while classically forbidden in a gauge theory, are allowed alongside electric charges in a quantum theory of electromagnetism. Such topological magnetic excitations are indeed admitted in the spectrum of most grand unified field theories of elementary interactions. Despite 40 years of dedicated search
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Nanostructured Polymers

Synthesis and Performance

Edited by Bhasha Sharma, Vijay Chaudhary, Shashank Shekhar, Amit Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the development of new/novel class of materials—nano polymers and nano polymer advanced composites for future studies in this emerging and attractive field. It discusses the translation of technology from research to practice, considering aspects related to industrialization of preparation and aspects of regulatory development thus becoming an essential read for polymer and ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents the development of new/novel class of materials—nano polymers and nano polymer advanced composites for future studies in this emerging and attractive field. It discusses the translation of technology from research to practice, considering aspects related to industrialization of preparation and aspects of regulatory development thus becoming an essential read for polymer and
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Field Theory of Condensed Matter and Ultracold Gases

Volume 1

by Nicolas Dupuis ...

This book provides a pedagogical introduction to the concepts and methods of quantum field theory necessary for the study of condensed matter and ultracold atomic gases. After a thorough discussion of the basic methods of field theory and many-body physics (functional integrals, perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, correlation functions and linear response theory, symmetries and their ... Read more

$127.99 USD

This book provides a pedagogical introduction to the concepts and methods of quantum field theory necessary for the study of condensed matter and ultracold atomic gases. After a thorough discussion of the basic methods of field theory and many-body physics (functional integrals, perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, correlation functions and linear response theory, symmetries and their
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Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives

Edited by Vikas Mittal ...

Series Book 68 - Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials
Bio-nanocomposites combine the enhanced properties of commercial polymer nanocomposites with the low environmental impact of biodegradable material, making them a topic of great current interest. Because of their tremendous role in reducing dependency on commercial non-biodegradable polymers, and their environmentally-friendly nature, bio-nanocomposites need to be studied in greater detail. In ... Read more

$131.99 USD

Bio-nanocomposites combine the enhanced properties of commercial polymer nanocomposites with the low environmental impact of biodegradable material, making them a topic of great current interest. Because of their tremendous role in reducing dependency on commercial non-biodegradable polymers, and their environmentally-friendly nature, bio-nanocomposites need to be studied in greater detail. In
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Elastic Constants In Heavily Doped Low Dimensional Materials

by Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Madhuchhanda Mitra ...

Series Book 14 - Series On The Foundations Of Natural Science And Technology
The elastic constant (EC) is a very important mechanical property of the these materials and its significance is already well known in literature. This first monograph solely deals with the quantum effects in EC of heavily doped (HD) low dimensional materials. The materials considered are HD quantum confined nonlinear optical, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI, GaP, Ge, PtSb₂, stressed materials, GaSb, Te, II-V ... Read more

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The elastic constant (EC) is a very important mechanical property of the these materials and its significance is already well known in literature. This first monograph solely deals with the quantum effects in EC of heavily doped (HD) low dimensional materials. The materials considered are HD quantum confined nonlinear optical, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI, GaP, Ge, PtSb₂, stressed materials, GaSb, Te, II-V
... Read more
Advances in Thin-Film Solar Cells

by I. M. Dharmadasa ...

Solar energy conversion plays a very important role in the rapid introduction of renewable energy, which is essential to meet future energy demands without further polluting the environment, but current solar panels based on silicon are expensive due to the cost of raw materials and high energy consumption during production. The way forward is to move towards thin-film solar cells using ... Read more

$149.99 USD

Solar energy conversion plays a very important role in the rapid introduction of renewable energy, which is essential to meet future energy demands without further polluting the environment, but current solar panels based on silicon are expensive due to the cost of raw materials and high energy consumption during production. The way forward is to move towards thin-film solar cells using
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Spin Physics in Semiconductors

Edited by Mikhail I. Dyakonov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers an extensive introduction to the extremely rich and intriguing field of spin-related phenomena in semiconductors. In this second edition, all chapters have been updated to include the latest experimental and theoretical research. Furthermore, it covers the entire field: bulk semiconductors, two-dimensional semiconductor structures, quantum dots, optical and electric effects, spin ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This book offers an extensive introduction to the extremely rich and intriguing field of spin-related phenomena in semiconductors. In this second edition, all chapters have been updated to include the latest experimental and theoretical research. Furthermore, it covers the entire field: bulk semiconductors, two-dimensional semiconductor structures, quantum dots, optical and electric effects, spin
... Read more
Oxide Spintronics

by Tamalika Banerjee ...

Oxide materials have been used in mainstream semiconductor technology for several decades and have served as important components, such as gate insulators or capacitors, in integrated circuits. However, in recent decades, this material class has emerged in its own right as a potential contender for alternative technologies, generally designated as ‘beyond Moore’. The 2004 discovery by Ohtomo and ... Read more

$149.99 USD

Oxide materials have been used in mainstream semiconductor technology for several decades and have served as important components, such as gate insulators or capacitors, in integrated circuits. However, in recent decades, this material class has emerged in its own right as a potential contender for alternative technologies, generally designated as ‘beyond Moore’. The 2004 discovery by Ohtomo and
... Read more
Glasses and Glass Ceramics for Medical Applications

by Emad El-Meliegy, Richard van Noort ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Glass ceramics are a special group of materials in which a base glass can be crystallized under carefully controlled conditions, which in turn determine the properties of the material. These materials offer a wide range of physical and mechanical properties combining the distinctive characteristics of sintered ceramics and glasses. This book provides readers with an interest in medical ceramics ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Glass ceramics are a special group of materials in which a base glass can be crystallized under carefully controlled conditions, which in turn determine the properties of the material. These materials offer a wide range of physical and mechanical properties combining the distinctive characteristics of sintered ceramics and glasses. This book provides readers with an interest in medical ceramics
... Read more

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