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Bioepoxy/Clay Nanocomposites

Fabrication Optimisation, Properties and Modelling

by Haipan Salam, Yu Dong ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights current advanced developments in bioepoxy and bioepoxy/clay nanocomposites and an optimisation of material formulation and processing parameters on fabrication of bioepoxy/clay nanocomposites in order to achieve the highest mechanical properties in relation to their morphological structures, thermal properties, as well as biodegradability and water absorption, which is based ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book highlights current advanced developments in bioepoxy and bioepoxy/clay nanocomposites and an optimisation of material formulation and processing parameters on fabrication of bioepoxy/clay nanocomposites in order to achieve the highest mechanical properties in relation to their morphological structures, thermal properties, as well as biodegradability and water absorption, which is based
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Translational Dynamics and Magnetic Resonance

Principles of Pulsed Gradient Spin Echo NMR

by Paul T. Callaghan ...

Taking the reader through the underlying principles of molecular translational dynamics, this book outlines the ways in which magnetic resonance, through the use of magnetic field gradients, can reveal those dynamics. The measurement of diffusion and flow, over different length and time scales, provides unique insight regarding fluid interactions with porous materials, as well as molecular ... Read more

$66.99 USD

Taking the reader through the underlying principles of molecular translational dynamics, this book outlines the ways in which magnetic resonance, through the use of magnetic field gradients, can reveal those dynamics. The measurement of diffusion and flow, over different length and time scales, provides unique insight regarding fluid interactions with porous materials, as well as molecular
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Photon Counting Detectors for X-ray Imaging

Physics and Applications

by Hiroaki Hayashi, Natsumi Kimoto, Takashi Asahara, Takumi Asakawa, Cheonghae Lee, Akitoshi Katsumata ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book first provides readers with an introduction to the underlying physics and state-of-the-art application of photon counting detectors for X-ray imaging. The authors explain that a photon-counting imaging detector can realize quantitative analysis because the detector can derive X-ray attenuation information based on the analysis of intensity changes of individual X-ray. To realize this ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book first provides readers with an introduction to the underlying physics and state-of-the-art application of photon counting detectors for X-ray imaging. The authors explain that a photon-counting imaging detector can realize quantitative analysis because the detector can derive X-ray attenuation information based on the analysis of intensity changes of individual X-ray. To realize this
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Thermodynamics of Information Processing in Small Systems

by Takahiro Sagawa ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents a general theory of nonequilibrium thermodynamics for information processing. Ever since Maxwell's demon was proposed in the nineteenth century, the relationship between thermodynamics and information has attracted much attention because it concerns the foundation of the second law of thermodynamics. From the modern point of view, Maxwell's demon is formulated as an ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This thesis presents a general theory of nonequilibrium thermodynamics for information processing. Ever since Maxwell's demon was proposed in the nineteenth century, the relationship between thermodynamics and information has attracted much attention because it concerns the foundation of the second law of thermodynamics. From the modern point of view, Maxwell's demon is formulated as an
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Functionalization of Molecular Architectures

Advances and Applications on Low-Dimensional Compounds

Edited by Kazuhiro Shikinaka ...

Low-dimensional compounds are molecules that correspond to various shapes, such as rod, ladder (one-dimensional compounds), and sheet (two-dimensional compounds). They are ordinarily found in electromagnetic fields. Recently, versatile low-dimensional compounds were proposed for use as components of various functional materials. These new-class low-dimensional compounds contribute significantly to ... Read more

$149.99 USD

Low-dimensional compounds are molecules that correspond to various shapes, such as rod, ladder (one-dimensional compounds), and sheet (two-dimensional compounds). They are ordinarily found in electromagnetic fields. Recently, versatile low-dimensional compounds were proposed for use as components of various functional materials. These new-class low-dimensional compounds contribute significantly to
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Thermoplasmonics

Heating Metal Nanoparticles Using Light

by Guillaume Baffou ...

Plasmonics is an important branch of optics concerned with the interaction of metals with light. Under appropriate illumination, metal nanoparticles can exhibit enhanced light absorption, becoming nanosources of heat that can be precisely controlled. This book provides an overview of the exciting new field of thermoplasmonics and a detailed discussion of its theoretical underpinning in ... Read more

$81.99 USD

Plasmonics is an important branch of optics concerned with the interaction of metals with light. Under appropriate illumination, metal nanoparticles can exhibit enhanced light absorption, becoming nanosources of heat that can be precisely controlled. This book provides an overview of the exciting new field of thermoplasmonics and a detailed discussion of its theoretical underpinning in
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Theoretical Physics 5

Thermodynamics

by Wolfgang Nolting ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This concise textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to thermodynamics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, defining macroscopic variables, such as internal energy, entropy and pressure, together with thermodynamic principles. The first part of the book introduces the laws of thermodynamics ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This concise textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to thermodynamics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, defining macroscopic variables, such as internal energy, entropy and pressure, together with thermodynamic principles. The first part of the book introduces the laws of thermodynamics
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Nanotechnology in the Security Systems

Edited by Sergei Kruchinin, Janez Bonča ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The topics discussed at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop “Nanotechnology in the Security Systems" included nanophysics, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, sensors, biosensors security systems, explosive detection. There have been many significant advances in the past two years and some entirely new directions of research are just opening up. Recent advances in nano science have demonstrated that ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The topics discussed at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop “Nanotechnology in the Security Systems" included nanophysics, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, sensors, biosensors security systems, explosive detection. There have been many significant advances in the past two years and some entirely new directions of research are just opening up. Recent advances in nano science have demonstrated that
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Europium Monoxide

Semiconductor and Ferromagnet for Spintronics

by Arnold S. Borukhovich, Alexey V. Troshin ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the physical characteristics and possible device applications of europium monoxide as well as materials based on it. It reveals the suitability of this material for device applications in super- and semiconductor spin electronics. Ferromagnetic semiconductors like europium monoxide have contributed to a fascinating research field in condensed matter physics. In the book are ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book presents the physical characteristics and possible device applications of europium monoxide as well as materials based on it. It reveals the suitability of this material for device applications in super- and semiconductor spin electronics. Ferromagnetic semiconductors like europium monoxide have contributed to a fascinating research field in condensed matter physics. In the book are
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Handbook of Smart Materials, Technologies, and Devices

Applications of Industry 4.0

Edited by Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Paolo Di Sia ...

Series series Reference Module Computer Science and Engineering
This handbook brings together technical expertise, conceptual background, applications, and societal aspects of Industry 4.0: the evolution of automation and data exchange in fabrication technologies, materials processing, and device manufacturing at both experimental and theoretical model scales. The book assembles all the aspects of Industry 4.0, starting from the emergence of the concept to the ... Read more

$1,439.99 USD

This handbook brings together technical expertise, conceptual background, applications, and societal aspects of Industry 4.0: the evolution of automation and data exchange in fabrication technologies, materials processing, and device manufacturing at both experimental and theoretical model scales. The book assembles all the aspects of Industry 4.0, starting from the emergence of the concept to the
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Handbook of Semiconductors

Fundamentals to Emerging Applications

Edited by Ram K. Gupta ...

This book provides readers with state-of-the-art knowledge of established and emerging semiconducting materials, their processing, and the fabrication of chips and microprocessors. In addition to covering the fundamentals of these materials, it details the basics and workings of many semiconducting devices and their role in modern electronics and explores emerging semiconductors and their ... Read more

$73.99 USD

This book provides readers with state-of-the-art knowledge of established and emerging semiconducting materials, their processing, and the fabrication of chips and microprocessors. In addition to covering the fundamentals of these materials, it details the basics and workings of many semiconducting devices and their role in modern electronics and explores emerging semiconductors and their
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Computational Electronics

Semiclassical and Quantum Device Modeling and Simulation

by Dragica Vasileska, Stephen M. Goodnick, Gerhard Klimeck ...

Starting with the simplest semiclassical approaches and ending with the description of complex fully quantum-mechanical methods for quantum transport analysis of state-of-the-art devices, Computational Electronics: Semiclassical and Quantum Device Modeling and Simulation provides a comprehensive overview of the essential techniques and methods for effectively analyzing transport in semiconductor ... Read more

$234.99 USD

Starting with the simplest semiclassical approaches and ending with the description of complex fully quantum-mechanical methods for quantum transport analysis of state-of-the-art devices, Computational Electronics: Semiclassical and Quantum Device Modeling and Simulation provides a comprehensive overview of the essential techniques and methods for effectively analyzing transport in semiconductor
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Introduction to Liquid Crystals

Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition

by Peter J. Collings, John W. Goodby ...

Introduction to Liquid Crystals: Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition relies on only introductory level chemistry and physics as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science. Liquid crystals combine the material properties of solids with the flow properties of fluids. As such they have provided the foundation for a revolution in low-power, flat-panel display technology (LCDs). In this ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Introduction to Liquid Crystals: Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition relies on only introductory level chemistry and physics as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science. Liquid crystals combine the material properties of solids with the flow properties of fluids. As such they have provided the foundation for a revolution in low-power, flat-panel display technology (LCDs). In this
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Statistical Physics

by Nicolas Sator, Nicolas Pavloff, Lenaic Couedel ...

This book presents an introduction to the main concepts of statistical physics, followed by applications to specific problems and more advanced concepts, selected for their pedagogical or practical interest. Particular attention has been devoted to the presentation of the fundamental aspects, including the foundations of statistical physics, as well as to the discussion of important physical ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This book presents an introduction to the main concepts of statistical physics, followed by applications to specific problems and more advanced concepts, selected for their pedagogical or practical interest. Particular attention has been devoted to the presentation of the fundamental aspects, including the foundations of statistical physics, as well as to the discussion of important physical
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Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

by Robert J. Naumann ...

Discusses the Structure and Properties of Materials and How These Materials Are Used in Diverse ApplicationsBuilding on undergraduate students' backgrounds in mathematics, science, and engineering, Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials provides the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science. Ideal for a two-semes ... Read more

$254.99 USD

Discusses the Structure and Properties of Materials and How These Materials Are Used in Diverse ApplicationsBuilding on undergraduate students' backgrounds in mathematics, science, and engineering, Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials provides the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science. Ideal for a two-semes
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Materials Processing by Cluster Ion Beams

History, Technology, and Applications

by Isao Yamada ...

Materials Processing by Cluster Ion Beams: History, Technology, and Applications discusses the contemporary physics, materials science, surface engineering issues, and nanotechnology capabilities of cluster beam processing.Written by the originator of the gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) concept, this book:Offers an overview of ion beam technologies, from the discovery of monomer ions to the ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Materials Processing by Cluster Ion Beams: History, Technology, and Applications discusses the contemporary physics, materials science, surface engineering issues, and nanotechnology capabilities of cluster beam processing.Written by the originator of the gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) concept, this book:Offers an overview of ion beam technologies, from the discovery of monomer ions to the
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Anisotropic 2D Materials and Devices

Edited by Yuerui Lu ...

Presenting recent progress in anisotropic 2D materials research, reader is introduced to phosphorene and its arsenic alloys, monochalcogenides of group IV elements in the form of MX (M = Ge, Sn and X = S, Se, Te), low-symmetry transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials such as rhenium disulphide (ReS2) and rhenium diselenide (ReSe2), and organic 2D materials. Providing detailed synthesis ... Read more

$184.99 USD

Presenting recent progress in anisotropic 2D materials research, reader is introduced to phosphorene and its arsenic alloys, monochalcogenides of group IV elements in the form of MX (M = Ge, Sn and X = S, Se, Te), low-symmetry transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials such as rhenium disulphide (ReS2) and rhenium diselenide (ReSe2), and organic 2D materials. Providing detailed synthesis
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An Introduction to Experimental Nuclear Reactions

by Chinmay Basu ...

An Introduction to Experimental Nuclear Reactions is a book with a concise and simple approach to the subject of experimental nuclear physics. The subject being very technical, it is dealt with in a lucid way so that the reader can grasp the concept and later gain hands-on experience while doing fieldwork. In this book, theoretical, experimental and instrumentation aspects are covered with an ... Read more

$68.99 USD

An Introduction to Experimental Nuclear Reactions is a book with a concise and simple approach to the subject of experimental nuclear physics. The subject being very technical, it is dealt with in a lucid way so that the reader can grasp the concept and later gain hands-on experience while doing fieldwork. In this book, theoretical, experimental and instrumentation aspects are covered with an
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Soft Materials

Structure and Dynamics

Edited by John R. Dutcher, Alejandro G. Marangoni ...

Representing the wide breadth academic disciplines involved in this ever-expanding area of research, this reference provides a comprehensive overview of current scientific and technological advancements in soft materials analysis and application. Documenting new and emerging challenges in this burgeoning field, Soft Materials is a unique and outsta ... Read more

$415.99 USD

Representing the wide breadth academic disciplines involved in this ever-expanding area of research, this reference provides a comprehensive overview of current scientific and technological advancements in soft materials analysis and application. Documenting new and emerging challenges in this burgeoning field, Soft Materials is a unique and outsta
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Software Defined Radios

From Smart(er) to Cognitive

by Sofie Pollin, Michael Timmers, Liesbet Van der Perre ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Many and ever more mobile users wish to enjoy a variety of multimedia services, in very diverse geographical environments. The growing number of communication options within and across wireless standards is accommodating the growing volume and heterogeneity in wireless wishes. On the other hand, advancement in radio technologies opening much more flexibility, a.o. through Software Defined Radios, ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Many and ever more mobile users wish to enjoy a variety of multimedia services, in very diverse geographical environments. The growing number of communication options within and across wireless standards is accommodating the growing volume and heterogeneity in wireless wishes. On the other hand, advancement in radio technologies opening much more flexibility, a.o. through Software Defined Radios,
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Advanced Chromatic Monitoring

Edited by Gordon R. Jones, Joseph W. Spencer ...

Series series Series in Sensors
Advanced Chromatic Monitoring provides a major source of information about the novel approach of chromaticity with examples of how chromaticity may be deployed for various monitoring applications. It shows with examples what can be achieved with chromatic methods in producing relevant information with a variety of test techniques and in facilitating the interpretation of complex data about ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Advanced Chromatic Monitoring provides a major source of information about the novel approach of chromaticity with examples of how chromaticity may be deployed for various monitoring applications. It shows with examples what can be achieved with chromatic methods in producing relevant information with a variety of test techniques and in facilitating the interpretation of complex data about
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Chemical Physics of Nanostructured Semiconductors

by Alexander I. Kokorin, Detlef Bahnemann ...

Deep and detailed discussions on chemistry, chemical physics, photoelectrochemistry, photophysics, photocatalysis and possible applications of nanostructured semiconductor materials have shown increasing interest in the matter by scientists representing various research areas as well as industrial enterprises. Indeed, solar energy conversion and ch ... Read more

$470.99 USD

Deep and detailed discussions on chemistry, chemical physics, photoelectrochemistry, photophysics, photocatalysis and possible applications of nanostructured semiconductor materials have shown increasing interest in the matter by scientists representing various research areas as well as industrial enterprises. Indeed, solar energy conversion and ch
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Advanced Nanomaterials and Composites

Volume 1

Edited by Soney C. George, Benjamin Tawiah, Mohan Jacob, Józef Haponiuk ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in nanomaterials research and applications in energy and electronics. The book provides an overview on the fundamentals, synthesis, and characterization techniques for nanomaterials, providing readers with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the diverse range of materials available for energy and electronic ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in nanomaterials research and applications in energy and electronics. The book provides an overview on the fundamentals, synthesis, and characterization techniques for nanomaterials, providing readers with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the diverse range of materials available for energy and electronic
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Werkstoffwissenschaften und Fertigungstechnik

Eigenschaften, Vorgänge, Technologien

by Bernhard Ilschner, Robert F. Singer ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Die Autoren geben einen Überblick über nahezu alle Materialien, die dem Ingenieur zur Verfügung stehen, seien es metallische, nichtmetallische, Naturstoffe oder Kunststoffe. Beschrieben werden integrierende physikalische Phänomene, wie z. B. atomare Bindung und Struktur, Diffusion und Phasenumwandlung, Vorgänge an Grenzflächen, Korrosion, Festigkeit und Verformung, elektrische und magnetische ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Die Autoren geben einen Überblick über nahezu alle Materialien, die dem Ingenieur zur Verfügung stehen, seien es metallische, nichtmetallische, Naturstoffe oder Kunststoffe. Beschrieben werden integrierende physikalische Phänomene, wie z. B. atomare Bindung und Struktur, Diffusion und Phasenumwandlung, Vorgänge an Grenzflächen, Korrosion, Festigkeit und Verformung, elektrische und magnetische
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