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Computing the Optical Properties of Large Systems

by Tim Joachim Zuehlsdorff ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work addresses the computation of excited-state properties of systems containing thousands of atoms. To achieve this, the author combines the linear response formulation of time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) with linear-scaling techniques known from ground-state density-functional theory. This extends the range of TDDFT, which on its own cannot tackle many of the large and ... Read more

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This work addresses the computation of excited-state properties of systems containing thousands of atoms. To achieve this, the author combines the linear response formulation of time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) with linear-scaling techniques known from ground-state density-functional theory. This extends the range of TDDFT, which on its own cannot tackle many of the large and
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Hall Effect Devices

by R.S. Popovic ...

Series series Series in Sensors
This is the second edition of a very popular 1991 book describing the physics and technology of semiconductor electronic devices exploiting the Hall effect. These are magnetic field sensitive devices such as Hall elements, magnetoresistors, and magnetotransistors. Hall effect devices are commonly used as magnetic field sensors and as means for char ... Read more

$385.00 USD

This is the second edition of a very popular 1991 book describing the physics and technology of semiconductor electronic devices exploiting the Hall effect. These are magnetic field sensitive devices such as Hall elements, magnetoresistors, and magnetotransistors. Hall effect devices are commonly used as magnetic field sensors and as means for char
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Spintronics Handbook, Second Edition: Spin Transport and Magnetism

Volume Three: Nanoscale Spintronics and Applications

Edited by Evgeny Y. Tsymbal, Igor Žutić ...

Spintronics Handbook, Second Edition offers an update on the single most comprehensive survey of the two intertwined fields of spintronics and magnetism, covering the diverse array of materials and structures, including silicon, organic semiconductors, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and engineered nanostructures. It focuses on seminal pioneering work, together with the latest in cutting-edge advances ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Spintronics Handbook, Second Edition offers an update on the single most comprehensive survey of the two intertwined fields of spintronics and magnetism, covering the diverse array of materials and structures, including silicon, organic semiconductors, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and engineered nanostructures. It focuses on seminal pioneering work, together with the latest in cutting-edge advances
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Quantum Mechanics of Charged Particle Beam Optics

Understanding Devices from Electron Microscopes to Particle Accelerators

by Ramaswamy Jagannathan, Sameen Ahmed Khan ...

Series series Multidisciplinary and Applied Optics
Classical Charged Particle Beam Optics used in the design and operation of all present-day charged particle beam devices, from low energy electron microscopes to high energy particle accelerators, is entirely based on classical mechanics. A question of curiosity is: How is classical charged particle beam optics so successful in practice though the particles of the beam, like electrons, are quantum ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Classical Charged Particle Beam Optics used in the design and operation of all present-day charged particle beam devices, from low energy electron microscopes to high energy particle accelerators, is entirely based on classical mechanics. A question of curiosity is: How is classical charged particle beam optics so successful in practice though the particles of the beam, like electrons, are quantum
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Smectic and Columnar Liquid Crystals

Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by Experiments

by Patrick Oswald, Pawel Pieranski ...

Series series Liquid Crystals Book Series
Based on graduate lectures given by the authors, Smectic and Columnar Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by Experiments examines lamellar (smectic) and columnar liquid crystals, which, in addition to orientational order, possess 1D, 2D or 3D positional order. Topics include rheology and plasticity, ferroelectricity, analogies with superconductors, hexatic order and 2D ... Read more

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Based on graduate lectures given by the authors, Smectic and Columnar Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by Experiments examines lamellar (smectic) and columnar liquid crystals, which, in addition to orientational order, possess 1D, 2D or 3D positional order. Topics include rheology and plasticity, ferroelectricity, analogies with superconductors, hexatic order and 2D
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Structure and Properties of Intermetallics in Pre-Transitional Low-Stability States

by A.I. Potekaev, A.M. Glezer, V.V. Kulagin, M.D. Starostenkov, A.A. Klopot ...

This book is dedicated to the fundamental physical aspects of stability, the influence of structural defects on the properties and structural phase transformations of BCC alloys. The authors present patterns that occur in the structural-phase states of functional alloys with low stability or instability under thermal cycling effects. Structural-phase transformations and the physical laws governing ... Read more

$110.99 USD

This book is dedicated to the fundamental physical aspects of stability, the influence of structural defects on the properties and structural phase transformations of BCC alloys. The authors present patterns that occur in the structural-phase states of functional alloys with low stability or instability under thermal cycling effects. Structural-phase transformations and the physical laws governing
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Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-Si Alloys

by Denis A. Romanov, Stanislav. V. Moskovskii, Viktor E. Gromov ...

Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-SI Alloys explores the hardening of material surfaces using concentrated energy flows resulting in the nanostructuring of surface layers. The authors demonstrate how these methods achieve a reduction in plastic deformation of the surface and a more uniform distribution of elastic stresses near the surface during operational use, significantly ... Read more

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Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-SI Alloys explores the hardening of material surfaces using concentrated energy flows resulting in the nanostructuring of surface layers. The authors demonstrate how these methods achieve a reduction in plastic deformation of the surface and a more uniform distribution of elastic stresses near the surface during operational use, significantly
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Nanotribology and Nanomechanics

An Introduction

Edited by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook and comprehensive reference source and serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics.This 4th edition has been completely revised and updated, concentrating on the key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modeling of interfaces. It provides condensed knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials ... Read more

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This textbook and comprehensive reference source and serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics.This 4th edition has been completely revised and updated, concentrating on the key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modeling of interfaces. It provides condensed knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials
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Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications

Nanomaterials, Crystal Growth, Thin films, Quantum Dots, & Spectroscopy (Proceedings ICRTMSA 2016)

Edited by Jeyasingh Ebenezar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers the proceedings of the plenary sessions, invited lectures, and papers presented at the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications (ICRTMSA-2016). It also features revealing presentations on various aspects of Materials Science, such as nanomaterials, photonic crystal fibers, quantum dots, thin film techniques, crystal growth, spectroscopic ... Read more

$287.09 USD

This book gathers the proceedings of the plenary sessions, invited lectures, and papers presented at the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications (ICRTMSA-2016). It also features revealing presentations on various aspects of Materials Science, such as nanomaterials, photonic crystal fibers, quantum dots, thin film techniques, crystal growth, spectroscopic
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The Structure of Ionic Liquids

Edited by Ruggero Caminiti, Lorenzo Gontrani ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This volume describes the most recent findings on the structure of ILs interpreted through cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. Research in the field of ionic liquids (ILs) keeps a fast and steady pace. Since these new-generation molten salts first appeared in the chemistry and physics landscape, a large number of new compounds has been synthesized. Most of them display unexpected ... Read more

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This volume describes the most recent findings on the structure of ILs interpreted through cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. Research in the field of ionic liquids (ILs) keeps a fast and steady pace. Since these new-generation molten salts first appeared in the chemistry and physics landscape, a large number of new compounds has been synthesized. Most of them display unexpected
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Carbon Nanostructured Materials

Synthesis, Characterization, and Industrial Applications

by Alexander Khovavko, Eugene Strativnov, Andrii Nebesnyi, Denis Filonenko, Olexiy Sviatenko, Angela Piatova, Maksym Barabash ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at carbon nanostructured materials, focusing on synthesis methodologies, applications, and fundamental principles. Based on extensive research conducted at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, it offers a thorough examination of recent advancements in the field.The book describes various synthesis techniques, ... Read more

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This book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at carbon nanostructured materials, focusing on synthesis methodologies, applications, and fundamental principles. Based on extensive research conducted at the Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, it offers a thorough examination of recent advancements in the field.The book describes various synthesis techniques,
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2D Materials

Sensing Applications

Edited by Akash Katoch, Puneet Kaur, Rahul ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book summarizes various scalable and cost-effective techniques to fabricate different 2D materials beyond graphene including, but not limited to, transition metal dichalcognides (TMDs), MXenes, Transition Metal Oxides (TMOs), etc. This book focuses on recent advancements in the field of sensors based on these 2D materials and their heterostructures. These materials exhibit a wide range of ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book summarizes various scalable and cost-effective techniques to fabricate different 2D materials beyond graphene including, but not limited to, transition metal dichalcognides (TMDs), MXenes, Transition Metal Oxides (TMOs), etc. This book focuses on recent advancements in the field of sensors based on these 2D materials and their heterostructures. These materials exhibit a wide range of
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IoT and Analytics for Sensor Networks

Proceedings of ICWSNUCA 2021

Edited by Padmalaya Nayak, Souvik Pal, Sheng-Lung Peng ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks, Ubiquitous Computing and Applications (ICWSNUCA, 2021), which is held at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 26–27 February, 2021. This volume focuses on the applications, use-cases, architectures, deployments, and recent ... Read more

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This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks, Ubiquitous Computing and Applications (ICWSNUCA, 2021), which is held at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 26–27 February, 2021. This volume focuses on the applications, use-cases, architectures, deployments, and recent
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One-Dimensional nanostructures

Electrospinning Technique and Unique Nanofibers

by Zhenyu Li, Ce Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Electrospinning Technique and Unique Nanofibers is a comprehensive book depicting the electrospinning technique and related 1D unique electrospun nanofibers. The first part of the book focuses on electrospinning technique, with chapters describing Electrospinning setup, electrospinning theories, and related working parameter. The second part of the book describes in ... Read more

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One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Electrospinning Technique and Unique Nanofibers is a comprehensive book depicting the electrospinning technique and related 1D unique electrospun nanofibers. The first part of the book focuses on electrospinning technique, with chapters describing Electrospinning setup, electrospinning theories, and related working parameter. The second part of the book describes in
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Advanced Semiconducting Materials and Devices

by K.M. Gupta, Nishu Gupta ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the latest developments in semiconducting materials and devices, providing up-to-date information on the science, processes, and applications in the field. A wide range of topics are covered, including optoelectronic devices, metal–semiconductor junctions, heterojunctions, MISFETs, LEDs, semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, switching diodes, tunnel diodes, Gunn diodes, solar cells ... Read more

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This book presents the latest developments in semiconducting materials and devices, providing up-to-date information on the science, processes, and applications in the field. A wide range of topics are covered, including optoelectronic devices, metal–semiconductor junctions, heterojunctions, MISFETs, LEDs, semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, switching diodes, tunnel diodes, Gunn diodes, solar cells
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Reduced Graphene Oxide for Supercapacitor Applications

by Jia Li, Nor Azmira Salleh, Norariza Ahmad, Adil Alshoaibi, Soorathep Kheawhom, Ahmad Azmin Mohamad ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), a material at the forefront of energy storage technology, particularly in supercapacitors. Focused on researchers, engineers, and students in materials science and energy storage fields, this book systematically covers the synthesis, properties, and applications of rGO, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize ... Read more

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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), a material at the forefront of energy storage technology, particularly in supercapacitors. Focused on researchers, engineers, and students in materials science and energy storage fields, this book systematically covers the synthesis, properties, and applications of rGO, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize
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Single Element Semiconductors

Properties and Devices

by Yi Shi, Shancheng Yan ...

Comprehensive reference on the use of single-element semiconductor materials, such as carbon, silicon, and others, in modern electronic devicesSingle Element Semiconductors discusses the preparation, properties, and applications of single-element semiconductor materials in modern electronic devices. Special attention is paid to the nanostructures which show great potential in the fields of energy, ... Read more

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Comprehensive reference on the use of single-element semiconductor materials, such as carbon, silicon, and others, in modern electronic devicesSingle Element Semiconductors discusses the preparation, properties, and applications of single-element semiconductor materials in modern electronic devices. Special attention is paid to the nanostructures which show great potential in the fields of energy,
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Cerium Oxide Nanocrystals (CeO₂₋ₓ)

Defects, Luminescence and Redox Activity

by Vladyslav Seminko, Pavel Maksimchuk ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, optical behavior, and redox properties of cerium oxide nanocrystals (CeO₂₋ₓ), with a particular emphasis on their defect chemistry and interactions with reactive oxygen species (ROS). It explores both stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric forms of CeO₂, offering a detailed discussion of how oxygen vacancies, Ce³⁺/Ce⁴⁺ ions, and defect ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, optical behavior, and redox properties of cerium oxide nanocrystals (CeO₂₋ₓ), with a particular emphasis on their defect chemistry and interactions with reactive oxygen species (ROS). It explores both stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric forms of CeO₂, offering a detailed discussion of how oxygen vacancies, Ce³⁺/Ce⁴⁺ ions, and defect
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Colloid Process Engineering

Edited by Heike P. Schuchmann, Wolfgang Peukert, Heinz Rehage, Matthias Kind ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book deals with colloidal systems in technical processes and the influence of colloidal systems by technical processes. It explores how new measurement capabilities can offer the potential for a dynamic development of scientific and engineering, and examines the origin of colloidal systems and its use for new products.The future challenges to colloidal process engineering are the development ... Read more

$80.09 USD

This book deals with colloidal systems in technical processes and the influence of colloidal systems by technical processes. It explores how new measurement capabilities can offer the potential for a dynamic development of scientific and engineering, and examines the origin of colloidal systems and its use for new products.The future challenges to colloidal process engineering are the development
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Low Voltage Power MOSFETs

Design, Performance and Applications

by Jacek Korec ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Low Voltage Power MOSFETs focuses on the design of low voltage power MOSFETs and the relation between the device structure and the performance of a power MOSFET used as a switch in power management applications. This SpringerBriefs close the gap between detailed engineering reference books and the numerous technical papers on the subject of power MOSFETs. The material presented covers low voltage ... Read more

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Low Voltage Power MOSFETs focuses on the design of low voltage power MOSFETs and the relation between the device structure and the performance of a power MOSFET used as a switch in power management applications. This SpringerBriefs close the gap between detailed engineering reference books and the numerous technical papers on the subject of power MOSFETs. The material presented covers low voltage
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Einführung in die Festkörperphysik

by Philip Hofmann ...

Solch eine kurze, und knappe Einführung in die Festkörperphysik gab es noch nicht: In kompakter und leicht verständlicher Form führt der Autor den Leser and Phänomene und Konzepte heran, wobei trotz der Kürze mit Kapiteln zu Magnetismus, Halbleitern, Supraleitern, Dielektrischen Materialien und Nanostrukturen alle wichtigen Gebiete abgedeckt werden.Die gelungene didaktische Aufbereitung ermöglicht ... Read more

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Solch eine kurze, und knappe Einführung in die Festkörperphysik gab es noch nicht: In kompakter und leicht verständlicher Form führt der Autor den Leser and Phänomene und Konzepte heran, wobei trotz der Kürze mit Kapiteln zu Magnetismus, Halbleitern, Supraleitern, Dielektrischen Materialien und Nanostrukturen alle wichtigen Gebiete abgedeckt werden.Die gelungene didaktische Aufbereitung ermöglicht
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Theoretical Modeling of Inorganic Nanostructures

Symmetry and ab-initio Calculations of Nanolayers, Nanotubes and Nanowires

by R.A. Evarestov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book deals with the theoretical and computational simulation of monoperiodic nanostructures for different classes of inorganic substances. These simulations are related to their synthesis and experimental studies. A theoretical formalism is developed to describe 1D nanostructures with symmetric shapes and morphologies. Three types of models are considered for this aim: (i) nanotubes (rolled ... Read more

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This book deals with the theoretical and computational simulation of monoperiodic nanostructures for different classes of inorganic substances. These simulations are related to their synthesis and experimental studies. A theoretical formalism is developed to describe 1D nanostructures with symmetric shapes and morphologies. Three types of models are considered for this aim: (i) nanotubes (rolled
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Emergent States in Photoinduced Charge-Density-Wave Transitions

by Alfred Zong ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book advances understanding of light-induced phase transitions and nonequilibrium orders that occur in a broken-symmetry system. Upon excitation with an intense laser pulse, materials can undergo a nonthermal transition through pathways different from those in equilibrium. The mechanism underlying these photoinduced phase transitions has long been researched, but many details in this ... Read more

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This book advances understanding of light-induced phase transitions and nonequilibrium orders that occur in a broken-symmetry system. Upon excitation with an intense laser pulse, materials can undergo a nonthermal transition through pathways different from those in equilibrium. The mechanism underlying these photoinduced phase transitions has long been researched, but many details in this
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Light Localisation and Lasing

Random and Quasi-random Photonic Structures

Edited by Mher Ghulinyan, Lorenzo Pavesi ...

The properties of quasi-random and random photonic systems have been extensively studied over the last two decades, but recent technological advances have opened new horizons in the field, providing better samples and devices. New optical characterization techniques have enhanced understanding of the novel and fundamental properties of these systems. This book examines the full hierarchy of these ... Read more

$63.99 USD

The properties of quasi-random and random photonic systems have been extensively studied over the last two decades, but recent technological advances have opened new horizons in the field, providing better samples and devices. New optical characterization techniques have enhanced understanding of the novel and fundamental properties of these systems. This book examines the full hierarchy of these
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