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Heteronuclear Efimov Scenario in Ultracold Quantum Gases

Universality in Systems with Large Mass Imbalance

by Juris Ulmanis ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis represents a decisive breakthrough in our understanding of the physics of universal quantum-mechanical three-body systems.The Efimov scenario is a prime example of how fundamental few-body physics features universally across seemingly disparate fields of modern quantum physics. Initially postulated for nuclear physics more than 40 years ago, the Efimov effect has now become a new ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This thesis represents a decisive breakthrough in our understanding of the physics of universal quantum-mechanical three-body systems.The Efimov scenario is a prime example of how fundamental few-body physics features universally across seemingly disparate fields of modern quantum physics. Initially postulated for nuclear physics more than 40 years ago, the Efimov effect has now become a new
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Raman Spectroscopy for Nanomaterials Characterization

Edited by Challa S.S.R. Kumar ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
First volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of nanomaterials. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume essential reading for research scientists in academia and industry. ... Read more

$188.99 USD

First volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of nanomaterials. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume essential reading for research scientists in academia and industry.
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Novel Group Theoretical Methods for Electron Structure Theory

by Victor G. Yarzhemsky ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the induced representation method, a powerful technique in quantum mechanics with applications in condensed matter physics. After introducing the key concepts in group theory and representation theory necessary to understate the technique, the author goes on to explore applications in electron structure theory, namely: basis sets in clusters, normal vibrations, selection rules, ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book presents the induced representation method, a powerful technique in quantum mechanics with applications in condensed matter physics. After introducing the key concepts in group theory and representation theory necessary to understate the technique, the author goes on to explore applications in electron structure theory, namely: basis sets in clusters, normal vibrations, selection rules,
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Basic Chemical Thermodynamics (6th Edition)

by E Brian Smith ...

This widely acclaimed text, now in its sixth edition and translated into many languages, continues to present a clear, simple and concise introduction to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides a starting point for an accessible account of the factors that determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward approach ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This widely acclaimed text, now in its sixth edition and translated into many languages, continues to present a clear, simple and concise introduction to chemical thermodynamics. An examination of equilibrium in the everyday world of mechanical objects provides a starting point for an accessible account of the factors that determine equilibrium in chemical systems. This straightforward approach
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Nanoparticle Delivery in Cancer Care

Edited by Nirav J. Joshi, Gautam Patel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book delves into the forefront of cancer treatment, exploring the revolutionary potential of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Authored by leading experts, it provides a comprehensive examination of the latest advancements in nanotechnology and their role in transforming cancer therapy. Covering a broad spectrum of topics—including targeted drug delivery, advanced imaging techniques, ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book delves into the forefront of cancer treatment, exploring the revolutionary potential of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Authored by leading experts, it provides a comprehensive examination of the latest advancements in nanotechnology and their role in transforming cancer therapy. Covering a broad spectrum of topics—including targeted drug delivery, advanced imaging techniques,
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Physics Of Electrons In Solids

by Jean-claude Toledano ...

Series series Advanced Textbooks In Physics
Primarily aiming to give undergraduate students an introduction to solid state physics, Physics of Electrons in Solids explains the properties of solids through the study of non-interacting electrons in solids. While each chapter contains a qualitative introduction to the main ideas behind solid state physics, it also provides detailed calculations of utmost importance to graduate students.The ... Read more

$91.99 USD

Primarily aiming to give undergraduate students an introduction to solid state physics, Physics of Electrons in Solids explains the properties of solids through the study of non-interacting electrons in solids. While each chapter contains a qualitative introduction to the main ideas behind solid state physics, it also provides detailed calculations of utmost importance to graduate students.The
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Stochastic Dynamics of Crystal Defects

by Thomas D Swinburne ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis is concerned with establishing a rigorous, modern theory of the stochastic and dissipative forces on crystal defects, which remain poorly understood despite their importance in any temperature dependent micro-structural process such as the ductile to brittle transition or irradiation damage.The author first uses novel molecular dynamics simulations to parameterise an efficient, ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis is concerned with establishing a rigorous, modern theory of the stochastic and dissipative forces on crystal defects, which remain poorly understood despite their importance in any temperature dependent micro-structural process such as the ductile to brittle transition or irradiation damage.The author first uses novel molecular dynamics simulations to parameterise an efficient,
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Kinetics in Materials Science and Engineering

by Dennis W. Readey ...

"A pedagogical gem…. Professor Readey replaces ‘black-box’ explanations with detailed, insightful derivations. A wealth of practical application examples and exercise problems complement the exhaustive coverage of kinetics for all material classes." –Prof. Rainer Hebert, University of Connecticut"Prof. Readey gives a grand tour of the kinetics of materials suitable for experimentalists and ... Read more

$72.99 USD

"A pedagogical gem…. Professor Readey replaces ‘black-box’ explanations with detailed, insightful derivations. A wealth of practical application examples and exercise problems complement the exhaustive coverage of kinetics for all material classes." –Prof. Rainer Hebert, University of Connecticut"Prof. Readey gives a grand tour of the kinetics of materials suitable for experimentalists and
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Protein-Nanoparticle Interactions

The Bio-Nano Interface

by Sophie Laurent, Morteza Mahmoudi, Masoud Rahman, L'Hocine Yahia, Nancy Tawil ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In recent years, the fabrication of nanomaterials and exploration of their properties have attracted the attention of various scientific disciplines such as biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Although nanoparticulate systems are of significant interest in various scientific and technological areas, there is little known about the safety of these nanoscale objects. It has now been ... Read more

$89.99 USD

In recent years, the fabrication of nanomaterials and exploration of their properties have attracted the attention of various scientific disciplines such as biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Although nanoparticulate systems are of significant interest in various scientific and technological areas, there is little known about the safety of these nanoscale objects. It has now been
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Theoretical Chemistry for Advanced Nanomaterials

Functional Analysis by Computation and Experiment

Edited by Taku Onishi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book collects recent topics of theoretical chemistry for advanced nanomaterials from the points of view of both computational and experimental chemistry. It is written for computational and experimental chemists, including undergraduate students, who are working with advanced nanomaterials, where collaboration and interplay between computation and experiment are essential.After the general ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book collects recent topics of theoretical chemistry for advanced nanomaterials from the points of view of both computational and experimental chemistry. It is written for computational and experimental chemists, including undergraduate students, who are working with advanced nanomaterials, where collaboration and interplay between computation and experiment are essential.After the general
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Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfaces

by Nouamane Laanait ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfaces presents an investigation that combines experiments, theory, and computer simulations to demonstrate that the interdependency between ion correlations and other ion interactions in solution can explain the distribution of ions near an electrified liquid/liquid interface. The properties of this interface are exploited to vary the coupling ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfaces presents an investigation that combines experiments, theory, and computer simulations to demonstrate that the interdependency between ion correlations and other ion interactions in solution can explain the distribution of ions near an electrified liquid/liquid interface. The properties of this interface are exploited to vary the coupling
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Fundamentals of Electronic Materials and Devices

A Gentle Introduction to the Quantum-Classical World

by Avik Ghosh ...

Series Book 8 - Lessons from Nanoscience: A Lecture Notes Series
The Romans built enduring bridges well before Newton came along, armed simply with a working knowledge of mechanics and materials. In contrast, today's bridge building is an elaborate enterprise involving CAD tools, composite materials and acoustic imaging. When technology is pushed to its limits, a working knowledge proves inadequate, and an in-depth understanding of core physical principles, ... Read more

$26.99 USD

The Romans built enduring bridges well before Newton came along, armed simply with a working knowledge of mechanics and materials. In contrast, today's bridge building is an elaborate enterprise involving CAD tools, composite materials and acoustic imaging. When technology is pushed to its limits, a working knowledge proves inadequate, and an in-depth understanding of core physical principles,
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Studying Atomic Dynamics with Coherent X-rays

by Michael Leitner ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Diffusion in solids at moderate temperatures is a well-known phenomenon. However, direct experimental evidence about the responsible atomic-scale mechanisms has been scarce, due to difficulties in probing the relevant length- and time-scales. The present thesis deals with the application of X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS) for answering such questions. This is an established method for ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Diffusion in solids at moderate temperatures is a well-known phenomenon. However, direct experimental evidence about the responsible atomic-scale mechanisms has been scarce, due to difficulties in probing the relevant length- and time-scales. The present thesis deals with the application of X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS) for answering such questions. This is an established method for
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Introduction To Solid State Physics

by Amnon Aharony, Ora Entin-wohlman ...

'Written by two professors emeriti with a long and distinguished career both in research and teaching, the book clearly shows the wide experience of its authors … This is a good book, carefully prepared, full of details and appropriate for its scope. Those who will profit the most from it are the students who are obliged (or prefer) to study independently. They will appreciate the clarity of ... Read more

$53.99 USD

'Written by two professors emeriti with a long and distinguished career both in research and teaching, the book clearly shows the wide experience of its authors … This is a good book, carefully prepared, full of details and appropriate for its scope. Those who will profit the most from it are the students who are obliged (or prefer) to study independently. They will appreciate the clarity of
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Interacting Electrons

Theory and Computational Approaches

by Richard M. Martin, Lucia Reining, David M. Ceperley ...

Recent progress in the theory and computation of electronic structure is bringing an unprecedented level of capability for research. Many-body methods are becoming essential tools vital for quantitative calculations and understanding materials phenomena in physics, chemistry, materials science and other fields. This book provides a unified exposition of the most-used tools: many-body perturbation ... Read more

$86.99 USD

Recent progress in the theory and computation of electronic structure is bringing an unprecedented level of capability for research. Many-body methods are becoming essential tools vital for quantitative calculations and understanding materials phenomena in physics, chemistry, materials science and other fields. This book provides a unified exposition of the most-used tools: many-body perturbation
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Nanophysics, Nanomaterials, Interface Studies, and Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 4th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2016), August 24-27, 2016, Lviv, Ukraine

Edited by Olena Fesenko, Leonid Yatsenko ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents some of the latest achievements in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features selected peer-reviewed contributions from participants in the 4th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2016) held in Lviv, Ukraine on August 24-27, 2016. The International Conference was organized ... Read more

$278.99 USD

This book presents some of the latest achievements in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe, and beyond. It features selected peer-reviewed contributions from participants in the 4th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2016) held in Lviv, Ukraine on August 24-27, 2016. The International Conference was organized
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Theory of Semiconductor Lasers

From Basis of Quantum Electronics to Analyses of the Mode Competition Phenomena and Noise

by Minoru Yamada ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a unified and complete theory for semiconductor lasers, covering topics ranging from the principles of classical and quantum mechanics to highly advanced levels for readers who need to analyze the complicated operating characteristics generated in the real application of semiconductor lasers.The author conducts a theoretical analysis especially on the instabilities involved in ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book provides a unified and complete theory for semiconductor lasers, covering topics ranging from the principles of classical and quantum mechanics to highly advanced levels for readers who need to analyze the complicated operating characteristics generated in the real application of semiconductor lasers.The author conducts a theoretical analysis especially on the instabilities involved in
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Classical Pendulum Feels Quantum Back-Action

by Nobuyuki Matsumoto ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In this thesis, ultimate sensitive measurement for weak force imposed on a suspended mirror is performed with the help of a laser and an optical cavity for the development of gravitational-wave detectors. According to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, such measurements are subject to a fundamental noise called quantum noise, which arises from the quantum nature of a probe (light) and a ... Read more

$89.99 USD

In this thesis, ultimate sensitive measurement for weak force imposed on a suspended mirror is performed with the help of a laser and an optical cavity for the development of gravitational-wave detectors. According to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, such measurements are subject to a fundamental noise called quantum noise, which arises from the quantum nature of a probe (light) and a
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Black Phosphorus

Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Edited by Inamuddin, Rajender Boddula, Abdullah M. Asiri ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book exhibits novel semiconductor black phosphorous (BP) materials that are developed beyond other 2D materials (graphene and TMDs). It accurately reviews their manufacture strategies, properties, characterization techniques and different utilizations of BP-based materials. It clarifies all perspectives alongside down to earth applications which present a future direction in the biomedical, ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book exhibits novel semiconductor black phosphorous (BP) materials that are developed beyond other 2D materials (graphene and TMDs). It accurately reviews their manufacture strategies, properties, characterization techniques and different utilizations of BP-based materials. It clarifies all perspectives alongside down to earth applications which present a future direction in the biomedical,
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Transport Processes in Macroscopically Disordered Media

From Mean Field Theory to Percolation

by Andrei A. Snarskii, Igor V. Bezsudnov, Vladimir A. Sevryukov, Alexander Morozovskiy, Joseph Malinsky ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book reflects on recent advances in the understanding of percolation systems to present a wide range of transport phenomena in inhomogeneous disordered systems. Further developments in the theory of macroscopically inhomogeneous media are also addressed. These developments include galvano-electric, thermoelectric, elastic properties, 1/f noise and higher current momenta, Anderson localization ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book reflects on recent advances in the understanding of percolation systems to present a wide range of transport phenomena in inhomogeneous disordered systems. Further developments in the theory of macroscopically inhomogeneous media are also addressed. These developments include galvano-electric, thermoelectric, elastic properties, 1/f noise and higher current momenta, Anderson localization
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Electrodynamics of Conducting Dispersive Media

by Babak Shokri, Anri A. Rukhadze ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a sequential representation of the electrodynamics of conducting media with dispersion. In addition to the general electrodynamic formalism, specific media such as classical nondegenerate plasma, degenerate metal plasma, magnetoactive anisotropic plasma, atomic hydrogen gas, semiconductors, and molecular crystals are considered.The book draws on such classics as Electrodynamics ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents a sequential representation of the electrodynamics of conducting media with dispersion. In addition to the general electrodynamic formalism, specific media such as classical nondegenerate plasma, degenerate metal plasma, magnetoactive anisotropic plasma, atomic hydrogen gas, semiconductors, and molecular crystals are considered.The book draws on such classics as Electrodynamics
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Physical Gels from Biological and Synthetic Polymers

by Madeleine Djabourov, Katsuyoshi Nishinari, Simon B. Ross-Murphy ...

Presenting a unique perspective on state-of-the-art physical gels, this interdisciplinary guide provides a complete, critical analysis of the field and highlights recent developments. It shows the interconnections between the key aspects of gels, from molecules and structure through to rheological and functional properties, with each chapter focusing on a different class of gel. There is also a ... Read more

$173.99 USD

Presenting a unique perspective on state-of-the-art physical gels, this interdisciplinary guide provides a complete, critical analysis of the field and highlights recent developments. It shows the interconnections between the key aspects of gels, from molecules and structure through to rheological and functional properties, with each chapter focusing on a different class of gel. There is also a
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Soft Matter

Fundamentals and Applications

by Ashim Kumar Dutta ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents (1) a tour through the complex and mesmerizing world of molecular interactions without recourse to complicated theoretical derivations and (2) an attempt to close the existing academia—industry knowledge and expertise gap by providing a pathway to convert complex theories into real products that would be of use to industry and also enhance the quality of life. Various daily use ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book presents (1) a tour through the complex and mesmerizing world of molecular interactions without recourse to complicated theoretical derivations and (2) an attempt to close the existing academia—industry knowledge and expertise gap by providing a pathway to convert complex theories into real products that would be of use to industry and also enhance the quality of life. Various daily use
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Physics of Graphene

Edited by Hideo Aoki, Mildred S. Dresselhaus ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a state of the art report of the knowledge accumulated in graphene research. The fascination with graphene has been growing very rapidly in recent years and the physics of graphene is now becoming one of the most interesting as well as the most fast-moving topics in condensed-matter physics. The Nobel prize in physics awarded in 2010 has given a tremendous impetus to this topic. ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book provides a state of the art report of the knowledge accumulated in graphene research. The fascination with graphene has been growing very rapidly in recent years and the physics of graphene is now becoming one of the most interesting as well as the most fast-moving topics in condensed-matter physics. The Nobel prize in physics awarded in 2010 has given a tremendous impetus to this topic.
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