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Excitons in Semiconductors

by Subhabrata Dhar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book explores fundamental and experimental aspects of excitons in semiconductors. It begins with an introduction to crystal lattice, band structure of solids, effective mass theory, and holes. It then explores the binding energy of various excitons and their complexes (such as trions and biexcitons) in different dimensions within the framework of effective mass approximation, discusses the ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book explores fundamental and experimental aspects of excitons in semiconductors. It begins with an introduction to crystal lattice, band structure of solids, effective mass theory, and holes. It then explores the binding energy of various excitons and their complexes (such as trions and biexcitons) in different dimensions within the framework of effective mass approximation, discusses the
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High Precision Optical Spectroscopy and Quantum State Selected Photodissociation of Ultracold 88Sr2 Molecules in an Optical Lattice

by Mickey McDonald ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis unites the fields of optical atomic clocks and ultracold molecular science, laying the foundation for optical molecular measurements of unprecedented precision. Building upon optical manipulation techniques developed by the atomic clock community, this work delves into attaining surgical control of molecular quantum states. The thesis develops two experimental observables that one can ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis unites the fields of optical atomic clocks and ultracold molecular science, laying the foundation for optical molecular measurements of unprecedented precision. Building upon optical manipulation techniques developed by the atomic clock community, this work delves into attaining surgical control of molecular quantum states. The thesis develops two experimental observables that one can
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Heat Transport Driven by Surface Electromagnetic Waves

by Sebastian Volz, Jose Ordonez-Miranda ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book leads the reader from the well-established wave description of polaritons to their particle description to quantify the polariton contribution to the heat transport along polar and metallic nanofilms, nanowires, and cavities. Over the last few decades, the surface electromagnetic waves propagating along the interface of metals (plasmon polaritons) and polar dielectrics (phonon polaritons ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book leads the reader from the well-established wave description of polaritons to their particle description to quantify the polariton contribution to the heat transport along polar and metallic nanofilms, nanowires, and cavities. Over the last few decades, the surface electromagnetic waves propagating along the interface of metals (plasmon polaritons) and polar dielectrics (phonon polaritons
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An Algebraic Approach to the Many-Electron Problem

by Jaroslav Zamastil, Tereza Uhlířová ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an algebraic approach to the coupled cluster method for many-electron systems, pioneered by Josef Paldus. Using field methods along with an algebraic, rather than diagrammatic, approach facilitates a way of deriving the coupled cluster method which is readily understandable at the graduate level. The book begins with the notion of the quantized electron field and shows how the N ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book presents an algebraic approach to the coupled cluster method for many-electron systems, pioneered by Josef Paldus. Using field methods along with an algebraic, rather than diagrammatic, approach facilitates a way of deriving the coupled cluster method which is readily understandable at the graduate level. The book begins with the notion of the quantized electron field and shows how the N
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection against CBRN Threats

Edited by Plamen Petkov, Mohammed Essaid Achour, Cyril Popov ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is based on the lectures and contributions of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection Against CBRN Threats” held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, September 2019. It gives a broad overview on this topic as it combines articles addressing the preparation and characterization of different nanoscaled materials (metals, oxides, glasses, polymers, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book is based on the lectures and contributions of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Security and Protection Against CBRN Threats” held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, September 2019. It gives a broad overview on this topic as it combines articles addressing the preparation and characterization of different nanoscaled materials (metals, oxides, glasses, polymers,
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Quantum Theory of Materials

by Efthimios Kaxiras, John D. Joannopoulos ...

This accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate-level courses on the physics of materials in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. Topics covered range from fundamentals such as crystal periodicity and symmetry, and derivation of single-particle equations, to modern additions ... Read more

$68.89 USD

This accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate-level courses on the physics of materials in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. Topics covered range from fundamentals such as crystal periodicity and symmetry, and derivation of single-particle equations, to modern additions
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Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

Biomedical, Environmental, and Industrial Applications

Edited by Ronaldo Ferreira do Nascimento, Vicente de Oliveira Sousa Neto, Pierre Basílio Almeida Fechine, Paulo de Tarso Cavalcante Freire ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a complete overview of a wide range of nanomaterials from their synthesis and characterization to current and potential applications with special focus on the use of such nano-based products as functional agents in biomedical, environmental and industrial applications. It addresses the intrinsic relationship between aspects involving the synthesis of nanocompounds, their bio ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book provides a complete overview of a wide range of nanomaterials from their synthesis and characterization to current and potential applications with special focus on the use of such nano-based products as functional agents in biomedical, environmental and industrial applications. It addresses the intrinsic relationship between aspects involving the synthesis of nanocompounds, their bio
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Introductory Solid State Physics

by H.P. Myers ...

Assuming an elementary knowledge of quantum and statistical physics, this book provides a comprehensive guide to principal physical properties of condensed matter, as well as the underlying theory necessary for a proper understanding of their origins. The subject matter covers the principal features of condensed matter physics, but with particular accent on the properties of metal alloys. ... Read more

$120.99 USD

Assuming an elementary knowledge of quantum and statistical physics, this book provides a comprehensive guide to principal physical properties of condensed matter, as well as the underlying theory necessary for a proper understanding of their origins. The subject matter covers the principal features of condensed matter physics, but with particular accent on the properties of metal alloys.
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Photon Counting Computed Tomography

Clinical Applications, Image Reconstruction and Material Discrimination

Edited by Scott Hsieh, Krzysztof (Kris) Iniewski ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book will provide readers with a good overview of some of most recent advances in the field of Photon Counting CT technology for X-ray medical imaging, especially as it pertains to new detectors. There will be a good mixture of general chapters in both technology and applications in CT medical imaging. The book will have an in-depth review of the research topics from world-leading specialists ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book will provide readers with a good overview of some of most recent advances in the field of Photon Counting CT technology for X-ray medical imaging, especially as it pertains to new detectors. There will be a good mixture of general chapters in both technology and applications in CT medical imaging. The book will have an in-depth review of the research topics from world-leading specialists
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Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation

by David C. Jiles ...

Choosing the proper material testing technique is important not just for economic reasons; in many circumstances, it can save lives. Building on the common links among all types of material evaluation methods, Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation presents a thorough examination of all types of destructive and nondestructive ... Read more

$224.99 USD

Choosing the proper material testing technique is important not just for economic reasons; in many circumstances, it can save lives. Building on the common links among all types of material evaluation methods, Introduction to the Principles of Materials Evaluation presents a thorough examination of all types of destructive and nondestructive
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Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

Edited by F.J.P. Soler, Colin D. Froggatt, Franz Muheim ...

Up to date and comprehensive in its coverage, Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology reviews the whole landscape of neutrino physics, from state-of-the-art experiments to the latest phenomenological and theoretical developments to future advances.With contributions from internationally recognized leaders in the field, the book co ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Up to date and comprehensive in its coverage, Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology reviews the whole landscape of neutrino physics, from state-of-the-art experiments to the latest phenomenological and theoretical developments to future advances.With contributions from internationally recognized leaders in the field, the book co
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Beyond the Desert 99

Accelerator, Non-accelerator and Space Approaches into the Next Millennium, Second International Conference on Particle Physics Beyond the Standard Model, Castle Ringberg, Germany, 6-12 June 1999

Edited by H. V. Klapdor-Kleingrothaus ...

Addressing the need for an up-to-date reference on silicon devices and heterostructures, Beyond the Desert 99 reviews the technology used to grow and characterize Goup IV alloy films. It covers the theory, device design, and simulation of heterojunction transistors, emphasizing their relevance in developing the technologies involving strained layer ... Read more

$985.00 USD

Addressing the need for an up-to-date reference on silicon devices and heterostructures, Beyond the Desert 99 reviews the technology used to grow and characterize Goup IV alloy films. It covers the theory, device design, and simulation of heterojunction transistors, emphasizing their relevance in developing the technologies involving strained layer
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Fermiology

Quantum Oscillations and Angle Dependent Magnetoresistance Oscillations

by Shinya Uji ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive introduction to fermiology, with a focus on quantum oscillations and angle-dependent magnetoresistance oscillations. By exploring the intricate structure of Fermi surfaces in conductors, it offers a detailed understanding of the electronic states that govern their electronic properties in a material.Core concepts such as Landau quantization, the Lifshitz–Kosevich ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book presents a comprehensive introduction to fermiology, with a focus on quantum oscillations and angle-dependent magnetoresistance oscillations. By exploring the intricate structure of Fermi surfaces in conductors, it offers a detailed understanding of the electronic states that govern their electronic properties in a material.Core concepts such as Landau quantization, the Lifshitz–Kosevich
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Electrical Materials

Performance Improvement, Recent Advances and Engineering Applications

by Peng Wang, Jun Xie, Yiyi Zhang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the latest advances in advanced insulating materials. Energy crisis and environmental pollution are two major themes currently faced by the human society. It is of unprecedented strategic importance to construct a strong smart grid with super/ultra-high voltage network as the backbone and clean energy transmission as the leading force. However, the performance of electrical ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book highlights the latest advances in advanced insulating materials. Energy crisis and environmental pollution are two major themes currently faced by the human society. It is of unprecedented strategic importance to construct a strong smart grid with super/ultra-high voltage network as the backbone and clean energy transmission as the leading force. However, the performance of electrical
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Effective Field Theory for Spontaneously Broken Symmetry

by Tomáš Brauner ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This open access book is about spontaneous symmetry breaking, which is a classic area of theoretical physics that lies at the core of many fascinating phenomena such as ferromagnetism, superfluidity, superconductivity, or the Higgs mechanism. The book brings an up-to-date overview of spontaneous symmetry breaking and of modern effective field theory description thereof. The topics covered include ... Read more

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This open access book is about spontaneous symmetry breaking, which is a classic area of theoretical physics that lies at the core of many fascinating phenomena such as ferromagnetism, superfluidity, superconductivity, or the Higgs mechanism. The book brings an up-to-date overview of spontaneous symmetry breaking and of modern effective field theory description thereof. The topics covered include
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Polymer Composites

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Srikanta Moharana, Bibhuti B. Sahu, Arpan Kumar Nayak, Santosh K. Tiwari ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the fundamentals and recent advances for developing novel polymer composites for various applications, including 3D printing, automotive, textiles, agriculture, nanogenerators, energy storage and biomedical engineering. It presents various facile processing techniques to prepare polymeric composites with attractive properties like mechanical strength, flexibility, thermal & ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book highlights the fundamentals and recent advances for developing novel polymer composites for various applications, including 3D printing, automotive, textiles, agriculture, nanogenerators, energy storage and biomedical engineering. It presents various facile processing techniques to prepare polymeric composites with attractive properties like mechanical strength, flexibility, thermal &
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From Atom Optics to Quantum Simulation

Interacting Bosons and Fermions in Three-Dimensional Optical Lattice Potentials

by Sebastian Will ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis explores ultracold quantum gases of bosonic and fermionic atoms in optical lattices. The highly controllable experimental setting discussed in this work, has opened the door to new insights into static and dynamical properties of ultracold quantum matter. One of the highlights reported here is the development and application of a novel time-resolved spectroscopy technique for quantum ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis explores ultracold quantum gases of bosonic and fermionic atoms in optical lattices. The highly controllable experimental setting discussed in this work, has opened the door to new insights into static and dynamical properties of ultracold quantum matter. One of the highlights reported here is the development and application of a novel time-resolved spectroscopy technique for quantum
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Nuclear Radiation Interactions

by Sidney Yip ...

This book is a treatment on the foundational knowledge of Nuclear Science and Engineering. It is an outgrowth of a first-year graduate-level course which the author has taught over the years in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT. The emphasis of the book is on concepts in nuclear science and engineering in contrast to the traditional nuclear physics in a nuclear engineering ... Read more

$41.39 USD

This book is a treatment on the foundational knowledge of Nuclear Science and Engineering. It is an outgrowth of a first-year graduate-level course which the author has taught over the years in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT. The emphasis of the book is on concepts in nuclear science and engineering in contrast to the traditional nuclear physics in a nuclear engineering
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Operationsverstärker

Schaltungstechnik in Theorie und Praxis

by Martin Alles ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Das Buch behandelt Operationsverstärker als analoge Grundelemente. Insbesondere mit der Verbreitung neuronaler Netze gewinnen analoge Techniken wieder an Bedeutung. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Grundlagen werden die Schaltungsblöcke von Operationsverstärkern behandelt. Anschließend werden etliche Grundschaltungen mit Operationsverstärkern vorgestellt. Die Funktionsweise wird neben ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Das Buch behandelt Operationsverstärker als analoge Grundelemente. Insbesondere mit der Verbreitung neuronaler Netze gewinnen analoge Techniken wieder an Bedeutung. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Grundlagen werden die Schaltungsblöcke von Operationsverstärkern behandelt. Anschließend werden etliche Grundschaltungen mit Operationsverstärkern vorgestellt. Die Funktionsweise wird neben
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Physical Methods for Materials Characterisation

by Peter E. J. Flewitt, Robert K. Wild ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
This completely revised and expanded new edition covers the full range of techniques now available for the investigation of materials structure and accurate quantitative determination of microstructural features within materials. It continues to provide the best introductory resource for understanding the interrelationship between microstructure and physical, mechanical, and chemical properties, ... Read more

$171.99 USD

This completely revised and expanded new edition covers the full range of techniques now available for the investigation of materials structure and accurate quantitative determination of microstructural features within materials. It continues to provide the best introductory resource for understanding the interrelationship between microstructure and physical, mechanical, and chemical properties,
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New Trends in the Physics and Mechanics of Biological Systems

Lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School: Volume 92, July 2009

Edited by Martine Ben Amar, Alain Goriely, Martin Michael Müller, Leticia Cugliandolo ...

Series series Lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School
In July 2009, many experts in the mathematical modelling of biological sciences gathered in Les Houches for a 4-week summer school on the mechanics and physics of biological systems. The goal of the school was to present to students and researchers an integrated view of new trends and challenges in physical and mathematical aspects of biomechanics. While the scope for such a topic is very wide, we ... Read more

$85.49 USD

In July 2009, many experts in the mathematical modelling of biological sciences gathered in Les Houches for a 4-week summer school on the mechanics and physics of biological systems. The goal of the school was to present to students and researchers an integrated view of new trends and challenges in physical and mathematical aspects of biomechanics. While the scope for such a topic is very wide, we
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Water

Basic Science

by Sheng Meng, Enge Wang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the fundamentals for understanding the essential problems and latest progresses in basic water science. Water is the most abundant, fundamental and important matter in nature. Arguably it is also the material that human beings study the most but misunderstand the most. Compared with the environmental science and engineering research activities on water resources, water ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book highlights the fundamentals for understanding the essential problems and latest progresses in basic water science. Water is the most abundant, fundamental and important matter in nature. Arguably it is also the material that human beings study the most but misunderstand the most. Compared with the environmental science and engineering research activities on water resources, water
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Experimental Studies Of Boson Fields In Solids

by Andreas Hoser, Ulrich Kobler ...

This book provides a new understanding of the large amount of experimental results gained in solid state physics during the last seven decades. For more than 160 different materials, data analyses shown in terms of atomistic models (Hamiltonians) have not provided a quantitatively satisfactory description of either excitation spectra or dynamic properties. Instead, the experimental evidences have ... Read more

$142.19 USD

This book provides a new understanding of the large amount of experimental results gained in solid state physics during the last seven decades. For more than 160 different materials, data analyses shown in terms of atomistic models (Hamiltonians) have not provided a quantitatively satisfactory description of either excitation spectra or dynamic properties. Instead, the experimental evidences have
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Chemistry & Physics of Carbon

Volume 16

by Philip L. Walker ...

Series series Chemistry and Physics of Carbon
This book provides insights into the mechanisms of primary carbonization, discusses changes in the thermal-mechanical properties of carbon/carbon composites due to stress effects. It describes factors that result in the acceleration of the graphitization process. ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book provides insights into the mechanisms of primary carbonization, discusses changes in the thermal-mechanical properties of carbon/carbon composites due to stress effects. It describes factors that result in the acceleration of the graphitization process.
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