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Solid State Physics

An Introduction

by Philip Hofmann ...

Filling a gap in the literature for a brief course in solid state physics, this is a clear and concise introduction that not only describes all the basic phenomena and concepts, but also discusses such advanced issues as magnetism and superconductivity. This textbookassumes only basic mathematical knowledge on the part of the reader and includes more than 100 discussion questions and some 70 ... Read more

$65.00 USD

Filling a gap in the literature for a brief course in solid state physics, this is a clear and concise introduction that not only describes all the basic phenomena and concepts, but also discusses such advanced issues as magnetism and superconductivity. This textbookassumes only basic mathematical knowledge on the part of the reader and includes more than 100 discussion questions and some 70
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Membrane Biophysics

by Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman, Jack A. Tuszynski ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Physics, mathematics and chemistry all play a vital role in understanding the true nature and functioning of biological membranes, key elements of living processes. Besides simple spectroscopic observations and electrical measurements of membranes we address in this book the phenomena of coexistence and independent existence of different membrane components using various theoretical approaches. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Physics, mathematics and chemistry all play a vital role in understanding the true nature and functioning of biological membranes, key elements of living processes. Besides simple spectroscopic observations and electrical measurements of membranes we address in this book the phenomena of coexistence and independent existence of different membrane components using various theoretical approaches.
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The Modelling of Radiation Damage in Metals Using Ehrenfest Dynamics

by Christopher Race ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Atomistic simulations of metals under irradiation are indispensable for understanding damage processes at time- and length-scales beyond the reach of experiment. Previously, such simulations have largely ignored the effect of electronic excitations on the atomic dynamics, even though energy exchange between atoms and electrons can have significant effects on the extent and nature of radiation ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Atomistic simulations of metals under irradiation are indispensable for understanding damage processes at time- and length-scales beyond the reach of experiment. Previously, such simulations have largely ignored the effect of electronic excitations on the atomic dynamics, even though energy exchange between atoms and electrons can have significant effects on the extent and nature of radiation
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Dynamic Wetting by Nanofluids

by Gui Lu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This PhD thesis presents the latest research findings on nanofluid wetting kinetics, which has wide applications in nano/microscale processes and devices. It analyzes complex dynamic wetting by nanofluids using both experiments and multi-scale simulation methods, and presents multiscale (from nano to macroscale) mechanisms and tunable methods to elucidate and control nanofluid dynamic wetting. The ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This PhD thesis presents the latest research findings on nanofluid wetting kinetics, which has wide applications in nano/microscale processes and devices. It analyzes complex dynamic wetting by nanofluids using both experiments and multi-scale simulation methods, and presents multiscale (from nano to macroscale) mechanisms and tunable methods to elucidate and control nanofluid dynamic wetting. The
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Thermodynamics And Equations Of State For Matter: From Ideal Gas To Quark-gluon Plasma

by Vladimr E Fortov ...

The monograph presents a comparative analysis of different thermodynamic models of the equations of state. The basic ideological premises of the theoretical methods and the experiment are considered. The principal attention is on the description of states that are of greatest interest for the physics of high energy concentrations which are either already attained or can be reached in the near ... Read more

$66.59 USD

The monograph presents a comparative analysis of different thermodynamic models of the equations of state. The basic ideological premises of the theoretical methods and the experiment are considered. The principal attention is on the description of states that are of greatest interest for the physics of high energy concentrations which are either already attained or can be reached in the near
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Many-body Physics, Topology And Geometry

by Siddhartha Sen, Kumar Sankar Gupta ...

The book explains concepts and ideas of mathematics and physics that are relevant for advanced students and researchers of condensed matter physics. With this aim, a brief intuitive introduction to many-body theory is given as a powerful qualitative tool for understanding complex systems. The important emergent concept of a quasiparticle is then introduced as a way to reduce a many-body problem to ... Read more

$26.59 USD

The book explains concepts and ideas of mathematics and physics that are relevant for advanced students and researchers of condensed matter physics. With this aim, a brief intuitive introduction to many-body theory is given as a powerful qualitative tool for understanding complex systems. The important emergent concept of a quasiparticle is then introduced as a way to reduce a many-body problem to
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Liquid Crystals in Biotribology

Synovial Joint Treatment

by Sergey Ermakov, Alexandr Beletskii, Oleg Eismont, Vladimir Nikolaev ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book summarizes the theoretical and experimental studies confirming the concept of the liquid-crystalline nature of boundary lubrication in synovial joints. It is shown that cholesteric liquid crystals in the synovial liquid play a significant role in the mechanism of intra-articular friction reduction. The results of structural, rheological and tribological research of the creation of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book summarizes the theoretical and experimental studies confirming the concept of the liquid-crystalline nature of boundary lubrication in synovial joints. It is shown that cholesteric liquid crystals in the synovial liquid play a significant role in the mechanism of intra-articular friction reduction. The results of structural, rheological and tribological research of the creation of
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A Tutorial for Watch Designers

by Gerd Plange ...

Series series Mechanical Engineering (R0)
This book helps readers develop the knowledge and skills needed to create their own wristwatch designs. Combining practical guidance with professional insights, it offers a clear introduction to the world of watch design and the methods used by experienced designers. The opening section introduces the fundamentals of wristwatches, including their main components, functions, and design principles. ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book helps readers develop the knowledge and skills needed to create their own wristwatch designs. Combining practical guidance with professional insights, it offers a clear introduction to the world of watch design and the methods used by experienced designers. The opening section introduces the fundamentals of wristwatches, including their main components, functions, and design principles.
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Nanotechtonics

Design, Synthesis, and Applications

Edited by Kaushik Pal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Nanotechtonics (or Nanotechtronics) refers to the synthesis, design and construction of novel materials and morphological analysis at the nanoscale range. This book covers three major domains related to applications of nanoarchitectonics in multidisciplinary sciences. Nanotechtonics, nanostructures and hybrid composites are being explored. The book presents a critical analysis of challenges and ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Nanotechtonics (or Nanotechtronics) refers to the synthesis, design and construction of novel materials and morphological analysis at the nanoscale range. This book covers three major domains related to applications of nanoarchitectonics in multidisciplinary sciences. Nanotechtonics, nanostructures and hybrid composites are being explored. The book presents a critical analysis of challenges and
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Polymer Synthesis: Theory and Practice

Fundamentals, Methods, Experiments

by Dietrich Braun, Harald Cherdron, Matthias Rehahn, Helmut Ritter, Brigitte Voit ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Emphasis is on a broad description of the general methods and processes for the synthesis, modification and characterization of macromolecules. These more fundamental chapters will be supplemented by selected and detailed experiments. In addition to the preparative aspects, the book also gives the reader an impression on the relation of chemical constitution and morphology of Polymers to their ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Emphasis is on a broad description of the general methods and processes for the synthesis, modification and characterization of macromolecules. These more fundamental chapters will be supplemented by selected and detailed experiments. In addition to the preparative aspects, the book also gives the reader an impression on the relation of chemical constitution and morphology of Polymers to their
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Ferromagnetic Resonance in Orientational Transition Conditions

by V.G. Shavrov, V.I. Shcheglov ...

The unique properties of ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) in magnetodielectric solids are widely used to create highly efficient analog information processing devices in the microwave range. Such devices include filters, delay lines, phase shifters, non-reciprocal and non-linear devices, and others.This book examines magnetic resonance and ferromagnetic resonance under a wide variety of conditions to ... Read more

$110.99 USD

The unique properties of ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) in magnetodielectric solids are widely used to create highly efficient analog information processing devices in the microwave range. Such devices include filters, delay lines, phase shifters, non-reciprocal and non-linear devices, and others.This book examines magnetic resonance and ferromagnetic resonance under a wide variety of conditions to
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Nanotechnology for Water Treatment and Purification

Edited by Anming Hu, Allen Apblett ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the latest progress in the application of nanotechnology for water treatment and purification. Leaders in the field present both the fundamental science and a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of tools and technologies that have been developed in this critical area. Expert chapters present the unique physicochemical and surface properties of nanoparticles and the ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book describes the latest progress in the application of nanotechnology for water treatment and purification. Leaders in the field present both the fundamental science and a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of tools and technologies that have been developed in this critical area. Expert chapters present the unique physicochemical and surface properties of nanoparticles and the
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Accelerator Radiation Physics for Personnel and Environmental Protection

by J. Donald Cossairt, Matthew Quinn ...

Choice Recommended Title, January 2020Providing a vital resource in tune with the massive advancements in accelerator technologies that have taken place over the past 50 years, Accelerator Radiation Physics for Personnel and Environmental Protection is a comprehensive reference for accelerator designers, operators, managers, health and safety staff, and governmental regulators.Up-to-date with the ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Choice Recommended Title, January 2020Providing a vital resource in tune with the massive advancements in accelerator technologies that have taken place over the past 50 years, Accelerator Radiation Physics for Personnel and Environmental Protection is a comprehensive reference for accelerator designers, operators, managers, health and safety staff, and governmental regulators.Up-to-date with the
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Lasers in Materials Science

Edited by Marta Castillejo, Paolo M. Ossi, Leonid Zhigilei ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers various aspects of lasers in materials science, including a comprehensive overview on basic principles of laser-materials interactions and applications enabled by pulsed laser systems. The material is organized in a coherent way, providing the reader with a harmonic architecture.While systematically covering the major current and emerging areas of lasers processing applications, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book covers various aspects of lasers in materials science, including a comprehensive overview on basic principles of laser-materials interactions and applications enabled by pulsed laser systems. The material is organized in a coherent way, providing the reader with a harmonic architecture.While systematically covering the major current and emerging areas of lasers processing applications,
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Diverse Quasiparticle Properties of Emerging Materials

First-Principles Simulations

Edited by Tran Thi Thu Hanh, Vo Khuong Dien, Ngoc Thanh Thuy Tran, Ching-Hong Ho, Thi Dieu Hien Nguyen, Ming-Fa Lin ...

Diverse Quasiparticle Properties of Emerging Materials: First-Principles Simulations thoroughly explores the rich and unique quasiparticle properties of emergent materials through a VASP-based theoretical framework. Evaluations and analyses are conducted on the crystal symmetries, electronic energy spectra/wave functions, spatial charge densities, van Hove singularities, magnetic moments, spin ... Read more

$82.99 USD

Diverse Quasiparticle Properties of Emerging Materials: First-Principles Simulations thoroughly explores the rich and unique quasiparticle properties of emergent materials through a VASP-based theoretical framework. Evaluations and analyses are conducted on the crystal symmetries, electronic energy spectra/wave functions, spatial charge densities, van Hove singularities, magnetic moments, spin
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Towards Autonomous Soft Matter Systems

Experiments on Membranes and Active Emulsions

by Shashi Thutupalli ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book focuses on the assembly, organization and resultant collective dynamics of soft matter systems maintained away from equilibrium by an energy flux. Living matter is the ultimate example of such systems, which are comprised of different constituents on very different scales (ions, nucleic acids, proteins, cells). The result of their diverse interactions, maintained using the energy from ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book focuses on the assembly, organization and resultant collective dynamics of soft matter systems maintained away from equilibrium by an energy flux. Living matter is the ultimate example of such systems, which are comprised of different constituents on very different scales (ions, nucleic acids, proteins, cells). The result of their diverse interactions, maintained using the energy from
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Phase Transformations of Elements Under High Pressure

by E. Yu Tonkov, E.G. Ponyatovsky ...

Series series Advances in Metallic Alloys
As laboratories replace heavy hydraulic presses and bulky high-pressure chambers with miniature diamond anvils, traditional heaters with laser heating, and continue to improve methods of shock compression, there has been considerable new data obtained from the high-pressure, high-temperature modification of pure elements. The dense metallic modification of elements shows the potential for ... Read more

$385.00 USD

As laboratories replace heavy hydraulic presses and bulky high-pressure chambers with miniature diamond anvils, traditional heaters with laser heating, and continue to improve methods of shock compression, there has been considerable new data obtained from the high-pressure, high-temperature modification of pure elements. The dense metallic modification of elements shows the potential for
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Thermal Spray Coatings

Fundamentals and Applications

by Swarn Singh, Santosh Kumar, Chander Prakash, Virat Khanna ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive review of the effects of key factors ranging from powder characteristics to process parameters, substrate preparation, and post-treatment methods on the coated substrate surface by different thermal spray techniques. Thermal spray techniques have gained significant attention in various industries due to their ability to deposit protective coatings on substrates. ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book provides a comprehensive review of the effects of key factors ranging from powder characteristics to process parameters, substrate preparation, and post-treatment methods on the coated substrate surface by different thermal spray techniques. Thermal spray techniques have gained significant attention in various industries due to their ability to deposit protective coatings on substrates.
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Kinetics, Transport, and Structure in Hard and Soft Materials

by Peter F. Green ...

Kinetics, Transport, and Structure in Hard and Soft Materials is the only single reference that discusses the connection between structure and mechanisms of atomic or molecular transport in different classes of materials, from metals and semiconductors to network glasses, polymers and supercooled liquids.Divided into four parts, Part ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Kinetics, Transport, and Structure in Hard and Soft Materials is the only single reference that discusses the connection between structure and mechanisms of atomic or molecular transport in different classes of materials, from metals and semiconductors to network glasses, polymers and supercooled liquids.Divided into four parts, Part
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Topics in the Theory of Solid Materials

by J.M. Vail ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Topics in the Theory of Solid Materials provides a clear and rigorous introduction to a wide selection of topics in solid materials, overlapping traditional courses in both condensed matter physics and materials science and engineering. It introduces both the continuum properties of matter, traditionally the realm of materials science courses, and the quantum mechanical properties that are usually ... Read more

$103.99 USD

Topics in the Theory of Solid Materials provides a clear and rigorous introduction to a wide selection of topics in solid materials, overlapping traditional courses in both condensed matter physics and materials science and engineering. It introduces both the continuum properties of matter, traditionally the realm of materials science courses, and the quantum mechanical properties that are usually
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Optical Sensors and Distributed Sensing

Innovations, Techniques, and Applications

Edited by Jose Anand A., Shilpa Mehta, Anita Mohanty, Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, Subrat Kumar Mohanty, Ambarish Mohapatra ...

This edited book distinguishes itself by providing an in-depth exploration of recent keywords such as photonic crystals, quantum key distribution, and heterogeneous integration. By bridging the gap left by existing literature, the book offers a holistic perspective on optical sensing technologies and distributed sensing networks. It delves into challenges and future directions, particularly ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This edited book distinguishes itself by providing an in-depth exploration of recent keywords such as photonic crystals, quantum key distribution, and heterogeneous integration. By bridging the gap left by existing literature, the book offers a holistic perspective on optical sensing technologies and distributed sensing networks. It delves into challenges and future directions, particularly
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Environmentally Friendly Smart Materials with Special Electrical and Magnetic Properties

by Ilya A. Verbenko, Ivan A. Parinov, Ekaterina V. Glazunova, Svetlana I. Dudkina, Konstantin P. Andryushin, Dmitry V. Volkov, Larisa A. Reznichenko ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the research and development of modern lead-free ferroelectric piezoceramic materials (FPCMs). Authored by Russian scientists from the Rostov Scientific School on Ferro-piezoelectricity, the book looks at the theoretical and experimental challenges associated with these environmentally friendly materials. It highlights the transition from ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the research and development of modern lead-free ferroelectric piezoceramic materials (FPCMs). Authored by Russian scientists from the Rostov Scientific School on Ferro-piezoelectricity, the book looks at the theoretical and experimental challenges associated with these environmentally friendly materials. It highlights the transition from
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High Power Microwaves

by James Benford, Edl Schamiloglu, Jacob Coty Stephens, John A. Swegle, Peng Zhang ...

Series series Series in Plasma Physics
Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessors, High Power Microwaves, Fourth Edition continues to provide a wide-angle, integrated view of the field of high power microwaves (HPMs). This fourth edition includes significant updates in every chapter as well as a new chapter on High Power Amplifiers. Written by a range of experimentalists, theorists, and applied theorists, the book offers ... Read more

$189.99 USD

Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessors, High Power Microwaves, Fourth Edition continues to provide a wide-angle, integrated view of the field of high power microwaves (HPMs). This fourth edition includes significant updates in every chapter as well as a new chapter on High Power Amplifiers. Written by a range of experimentalists, theorists, and applied theorists, the book offers
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Statistical Mechanics Of Magnetic Excitations: From Spin Waves To Stripes And Checkerboards

by Enrico Rastelli ...

Series Book 18 - Series On Advances In Statistical Mechanics
The aim of this advanced textbook is to provide the reader with a comprehensive explanation of the ground state configurations, the spin wave excitations and the equilibrium properties of spin lattices described by the Ising-Heisenberg Hamiltonians in the presence of short (exchange) and long range (dipole) interactions.The arguments are presented in such detail so as to enable advanced ... Read more

$42.29 USD

The aim of this advanced textbook is to provide the reader with a comprehensive explanation of the ground state configurations, the spin wave excitations and the equilibrium properties of spin lattices described by the Ising-Heisenberg Hamiltonians in the presence of short (exchange) and long range (dipole) interactions.The arguments are presented in such detail so as to enable advanced
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