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The Fundamentals of Radiation Thermometers

by Peter Coates, David Lowe ...

Authored by two highly respected experts in this specialist area, The Fundamentals of Radiation Thermometers is an essential resource for anyone intending to measure the temperature of an object using the radiated energy from that object. This readable, user-friendly book gives important background knowledge for anyone working in the field of non-contact thermometry.The book begins with an ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Authored by two highly respected experts in this specialist area, The Fundamentals of Radiation Thermometers is an essential resource for anyone intending to measure the temperature of an object using the radiated energy from that object. This readable, user-friendly book gives important background knowledge for anyone working in the field of non-contact thermometry.The book begins with an
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Exchange Bias

From Thin Film to Nanogranular and Bulk Systems

Edited by Surender Kumar Sharma ...

Series series Monograph Series in Physical Sciences
This timely book covers basic mechanisms, characterization, theoretical simulations, and applications for exchange bias in granular nanosystems, thin films, and bulk systems. After an overview of the field and key principles, the next section covers nanogranular (core-shell) systems, followed by chapters on thin films, bilayers/multilayers nanostructures, dilute magnetic semiconductors, and ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This timely book covers basic mechanisms, characterization, theoretical simulations, and applications for exchange bias in granular nanosystems, thin films, and bulk systems. After an overview of the field and key principles, the next section covers nanogranular (core-shell) systems, followed by chapters on thin films, bilayers/multilayers nanostructures, dilute magnetic semiconductors, and
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Minimal Surfaces and Topology of Martensitic Phase Transformations

by Mengdi Yin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book brings together two areas which are regarded as separate disciplines: topology and martensitic transformations. Topology is the mathematical study of continuity, particularly through the transformation of surfaces, in this case, between what are called triply-periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS). Martensitic transformations are solid state structural transformations without significant ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book brings together two areas which are regarded as separate disciplines: topology and martensitic transformations. Topology is the mathematical study of continuity, particularly through the transformation of surfaces, in this case, between what are called triply-periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS). Martensitic transformations are solid state structural transformations without significant
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Nanohybrids in Environmental & Biomedical Applications

Edited by Surender Kumar Sharma ...

Series series Monograph Series in Physical Sciences
Heterostructured nanoparticles have the capability for a broad range of novel and enhanced properties, which leads to appealing biomedical and environmental applications. This timely new book addresses the design and preparation of multiphase nanomaterials with desired size, shape, phase composition, and crystallinity, as well as their current applications. It emphasizes key examples to motivate ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Heterostructured nanoparticles have the capability for a broad range of novel and enhanced properties, which leads to appealing biomedical and environmental applications. This timely new book addresses the design and preparation of multiphase nanomaterials with desired size, shape, phase composition, and crystallinity, as well as their current applications. It emphasizes key examples to motivate
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Particle and Astroparticle Physics

by Utpal Sarkar ...

From superstring theory to models with extra dimensions to dark matter and dark energy, a range of theoretically stimulating ideas have evolved for physics beyond the standard model. These developments have spawned a new area of physics that centers on the interplay between particle physics and cosmology-astroparticle physics. Providing the necessa ... Read more

$94.99 USD

From superstring theory to models with extra dimensions to dark matter and dark energy, a range of theoretically stimulating ideas have evolved for physics beyond the standard model. These developments have spawned a new area of physics that centers on the interplay between particle physics and cosmology-astroparticle physics. Providing the necessa
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Structural and Morphological Evolution in Metal-Organic Films and Multilayers

by Alokmay Datta, Smita Mukherjee ...

Structural and Morphological Evolution in Metal-Organic Films and Multilayers presents major results of the authors' work carried out on Langmuir monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers. The authors address two important questions:Are metal-organic monolayer systems more like solids or more like liquids?Does a two-dimensional system have diffe ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Structural and Morphological Evolution in Metal-Organic Films and Multilayers presents major results of the authors' work carried out on Langmuir monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers. The authors address two important questions:Are metal-organic monolayer systems more like solids or more like liquids?Does a two-dimensional system have diffe
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Polymer Glasses

Edited by Connie B. Roth ...

"the present book will be of great value for both newcomers to the field and mature active researchers by serving as a coherent and timely introduction to some of the modern approaches, ideas, results, emerging understanding, and many open questions in this fascinating field of polymer glasses, supercooled liquids, and thin films"–Kenneth S. Schweizer, Morris Professor of Materials Science & ... Read more

$70.99 USD

"the present book will be of great value for both newcomers to the field and mature active researchers by serving as a coherent and timely introduction to some of the modern approaches, ideas, results, emerging understanding, and many open questions in this fascinating field of polymer glasses, supercooled liquids, and thin films"–Kenneth S. Schweizer, Morris Professor of Materials Science &
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Soft Matter in Plants

From Biophysics to Biomimetics

Edited by Yoël Forterre, Kaare H Jensen ...

Series Book 15 - Soft Matter Series
Plants offer some of the most elegant applications of soft matter principles in Nature. Understanding the interplay between chemistry, physics, biology, and fluid mechanics is critical to forecast plant behaviour, which is necessary for agriculture and disease management. It also provides inspiration for novel engineering applications.Starting with fundamental concepts around plant biology, ... Read more

$197.99 USD

Plants offer some of the most elegant applications of soft matter principles in Nature. Understanding the interplay between chemistry, physics, biology, and fluid mechanics is critical to forecast plant behaviour, which is necessary for agriculture and disease management. It also provides inspiration for novel engineering applications.Starting with fundamental concepts around plant biology,
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Theoretical Modelling of Dynamically Crosslinked Polymer Networks

Edited by Fanlong Meng, Eugene Terentjev ...

Series Book 23 - Soft Matter Series
Dynamically crosslinked polymer networks, including vitrimers, are an exciting new class of soft materials with tuneable properties. This comprehensive book establishes the theoretical foundations for understanding and predicting the unique behaviour of these dynamic networks and their applications.Beginning with the latest developments around the Tanaka–Edwards model, chapters from leading ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Dynamically crosslinked polymer networks, including vitrimers, are an exciting new class of soft materials with tuneable properties. This comprehensive book establishes the theoretical foundations for understanding and predicting the unique behaviour of these dynamic networks and their applications.Beginning with the latest developments around the Tanaka–Edwards model, chapters from leading
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Physics of Ultra-Cold Matter

Atomic Clouds, Bose-Einstein Condensates and Rydberg Plasmas

by J.T. Mendonça, Hugo Terças ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The advent of laser cooling of atoms led to the discovery of ultra-cold matter, with temperatures below liquid Helium, which displays a variety of new physical phenomena. Physics of Ultra-Cold Matter gives an overview of this recent area of science, with a discussion of its main results and a description of its theoretical concepts and methods.Ultra-cold matter can be considered in three distinct ... Read more

$152.09 USD

The advent of laser cooling of atoms led to the discovery of ultra-cold matter, with temperatures below liquid Helium, which displays a variety of new physical phenomena. Physics of Ultra-Cold Matter gives an overview of this recent area of science, with a discussion of its main results and a description of its theoretical concepts and methods.Ultra-cold matter can be considered in three distinct
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Orbital Approach to the Electronic Structure of Solids

by Enric Canadell, Marie-Liesse Doublet, Christophe Iung ...

This book provides an intuitive yet sound understanding of how structure and properties of solids may be related. The natural link is provided by the band theory approach to the electronic structure of solids. The chemically insightful concept of orbital interaction and the essential machinery of band theory are used throughout the book to build links between the crystal and electronic structure ... Read more

$42.29 USD

This book provides an intuitive yet sound understanding of how structure and properties of solids may be related. The natural link is provided by the band theory approach to the electronic structure of solids. The chemically insightful concept of orbital interaction and the essential machinery of band theory are used throughout the book to build links between the crystal and electronic structure
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Monte Carlo Simulation in Statistical Physics

An Introduction

by Kurt Binder, Dieter W. Heermann ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The sixth edition of this highly successful textbook provides a detailed introduction to Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics, which deals with the computer simulation of many-body systems in condensed matter physics and related fields of physics and beyond (traffic flows, stock market fluctuations, etc.). Using random numbers generated by a computer, these powerful simulation methods ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The sixth edition of this highly successful textbook provides a detailed introduction to Monte Carlo simulation in statistical physics, which deals with the computer simulation of many-body systems in condensed matter physics and related fields of physics and beyond (traffic flows, stock market fluctuations, etc.). Using random numbers generated by a computer, these powerful simulation methods
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Nanowire Transistors

Physics of Devices and Materials in One Dimension

by Jean-Pierre Colinge, James C. Greer ...

From quantum mechanical concepts to practical circuit applications, this book presents a self-contained and up-to-date account of the physics and technology of nanowire semiconductor devices. It includes a unified account of the critical ideas central to low-dimensional physics and transistor physics which equips readers with a common framework and language to accelerate scientific and ... Read more

$100.89 USD

From quantum mechanical concepts to practical circuit applications, this book presents a self-contained and up-to-date account of the physics and technology of nanowire semiconductor devices. It includes a unified account of the critical ideas central to low-dimensional physics and transistor physics which equips readers with a common framework and language to accelerate scientific and
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Intelligente Nano-Bio-Geräte der nächsten Generation

Edited by Gorachand Dutta, Arindam Biswas ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses Buch befasst sich mit den Herausforderungen bei der Entwicklung einer Point-of-Care-Testplattform. Das Buch beschreibt Assays auf Basis gedruckter Chips (Lab-on-a-Chip, Lab-on-a-PCB) für den schnellen, kostengünstigen Nachweis von Biomarkern in realen Proben. Die größten Herausforderungen bei Point-of-Care-Tests sind die Implementierung komplexer Analysemethoden in kostengünstige ... Read more

$107.09 USD

Dieses Buch befasst sich mit den Herausforderungen bei der Entwicklung einer Point-of-Care-Testplattform. Das Buch beschreibt Assays auf Basis gedruckter Chips (Lab-on-a-Chip, Lab-on-a-PCB) für den schnellen, kostengünstigen Nachweis von Biomarkern in realen Proben. Die größten Herausforderungen bei Point-of-Care-Tests sind die Implementierung komplexer Analysemethoden in kostengünstige
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Basic Electronic Circuits

Problems and Solutions

by K. Vasudevan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book contains entirely numerical problems and fully worked solutions in the topic of basic electronic circuits and it is designed for entry-level undergraduate courses as a supplement to standard textbooks and references. Each chapter contains interesting numerical problems with fully worked solutions to illustrate the approach of problem solving techniques for electronic circuits. The book ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book contains entirely numerical problems and fully worked solutions in the topic of basic electronic circuits and it is designed for entry-level undergraduate courses as a supplement to standard textbooks and references. Each chapter contains interesting numerical problems with fully worked solutions to illustrate the approach of problem solving techniques for electronic circuits. The book
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Nanostructured Surfaces, Nanocomposites and Nanomaterials, and Their Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials (NANO2022), 25—27 August 2022, Ukraine

Edited by Olena Fesenko, Leonid Yatsenko ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe and beyond. It features contributions presented at the 10th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2022), which was held in hybrid format on August 25-27, 2022 at Lviv House of Scientists, and was jointly organized by the ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe and beyond. It features contributions presented at the 10th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2022), which was held in hybrid format on August 25-27, 2022 at Lviv House of Scientists, and was jointly organized by the
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Physics of Nanostructured Solid State Devices

by Supriyo Bandyopadhyay ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Physics of Nanostructured Solid State Devices introduces readers to theories and concepts such as semi-classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of electron transport, methods for calculations of band structures in solids with applications in calculation of optical constants, and other advanced concepts. The information presented here will equip readers with the necessary tools to carry out ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Physics of Nanostructured Solid State Devices introduces readers to theories and concepts such as semi-classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of electron transport, methods for calculations of band structures in solids with applications in calculation of optical constants, and other advanced concepts. The information presented here will equip readers with the necessary tools to carry out
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Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas

Preparation, Properties and Applications

by Chang-Sik Ha, Sung Soo Park ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental properties, preparation routes and applications of a novel class of organic–inorganic nanocomposites known as periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs).Mesoporous silicas are amorphous inorganic materials which have silicon and oxygen atoms in their framework with pore size ranging from 2 to 50 nm. They can be synthesized from ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental properties, preparation routes and applications of a novel class of organic–inorganic nanocomposites known as periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs).Mesoporous silicas are amorphous inorganic materials which have silicon and oxygen atoms in their framework with pore size ranging from 2 to 50 nm. They can be synthesized from
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Nanotribology and Nanomechanics II

Nanotribology, Biomimetics, and Industrial Applications

Edited by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The comprehensive reference and textbook serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics. Assuming some familiarity with macroscopic tribology, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their ... Read more

$116.09 USD

The comprehensive reference and textbook serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and nanomechanics. Assuming some familiarity with macroscopic tribology, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspectives. They cover key measurement techniques, their
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Understanding Viscoelasticity

An Introduction to Rheology

by Nhan Phan-Thien, Nam Mai-Duy ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an introduction to viscoelasticity, in particular, to the theories of dilute polymer solutions and dilute suspensions of rigid particles in viscous and incompressible fluids. These theories are important, not just because they apply to practical problems of industrial interest, but because they form a solid theoretical base upon which mathematical techniques can be built, from ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book presents an introduction to viscoelasticity, in particular, to the theories of dilute polymer solutions and dilute suspensions of rigid particles in viscous and incompressible fluids. These theories are important, not just because they apply to practical problems of industrial interest, but because they form a solid theoretical base upon which mathematical techniques can be built, from
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Beyond Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Nanoelectronics

Diversified Approaches to Transcending Physical Scaling Limits

by Vinod Kumar Khanna ...

Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) nanoelectronics are approaching their physical limits, leading to issues such as excessive leakage and increased power consumption. New materials, computing methods, and state variables are being investigated to solve these issues. These emerging technologies embrace a wide range of cutting-edge developments aimed at surpassing the physical ... Read more

$189.99 USD

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Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) nanoelectronics are approaching their physical limits, leading to issues such as excessive leakage and increased power consumption. New materials, computing methods, and state variables are being investigated to solve these issues. These emerging technologies embrace a wide range of cutting-edge developments aimed at surpassing the physical
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Controlled Description Of Non-Fermi Liquids Using Field-Theoretic Methods

by Ipsita Mandal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a concise introduction to non-Fermi liquid (NFL) states—metallic systems that lie beyond the scope of Landau Fermi liquid theory. NFLs emerge in strongly interacting quantum many-body systems, where conventional quasiparticle descriptions fail due to coupling between soft Fermi surface fluctuations and gapless bosonic modes. These systems are governed by strongly coupled quantum ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book offers a concise introduction to non-Fermi liquid (NFL) states—metallic systems that lie beyond the scope of Landau Fermi liquid theory. NFLs emerge in strongly interacting quantum many-body systems, where conventional quasiparticle descriptions fail due to coupling between soft Fermi surface fluctuations and gapless bosonic modes. These systems are governed by strongly coupled quantum
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Conductors, Semiconductors, Superconductors

An Introduction to Solid State Physics

by Rudolf P. Huebener ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In the second half of the last century solid state physics and materials science experienced a great advance and established itself as an important and independent new field.This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of solid state physics, including a description of the key people in the field and the historic context. The book concentrates on the electric and magnetic properties of ... Read more

$53.99 USD

In the second half of the last century solid state physics and materials science experienced a great advance and established itself as an important and independent new field.This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of solid state physics, including a description of the key people in the field and the historic context. The book concentrates on the electric and magnetic properties of
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Materials Design for Energy Harvesting and Sensor Applications

Edited by Hiroki Kurita, Tianzhuo Zhan, Yu Shi ...

Design and fabricate devices that operate without external powerEnergy harvesting converts ambient thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic energy into electrical power for autonomous wireless devices and wearable electronics. Materials Design for Energy Harvesting and Sensor Applications reviews the properties and potential of materials central to this rapidly growing field. Edited by an ... Read more

$145.00 USD

Design and fabricate devices that operate without external powerEnergy harvesting converts ambient thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic energy into electrical power for autonomous wireless devices and wearable electronics. Materials Design for Energy Harvesting and Sensor Applications reviews the properties and potential of materials central to this rapidly growing field. Edited by an
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