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Lyotropic Chromonic Liquid Crystals

From Viscoelastic Properties to Living Liquid Crystals

by Shuang Zhou ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis describes lyotropic chromonic liquid crystals (LCLCs) with exotic elastic and viscous properties. The first part of the thesis presents a thorough analysis of the elastic and viscous properties of LCLCs as functions of concentration, temperature and ionic contents, while the second part explores an active nematic system: living liquid crystals, which represent a combination of LCLC and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis describes lyotropic chromonic liquid crystals (LCLCs) with exotic elastic and viscous properties. The first part of the thesis presents a thorough analysis of the elastic and viscous properties of LCLCs as functions of concentration, temperature and ionic contents, while the second part explores an active nematic system: living liquid crystals, which represent a combination of LCLC and
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Dressed Photons

Concepts of Light–Matter Fusion Technology

by Motoichi Ohtsu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Authored by the developer of dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics, this book outlines concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. It provides a quantum theoretical description of optical near fields and related problems that puts matter excitation such as electronic and vibrational ones on an equal footing with ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Authored by the developer of dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics, this book outlines concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. It provides a quantum theoretical description of optical near fields and related problems that puts matter excitation such as electronic and vibrational ones on an equal footing with
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Transparent Semiconducting Oxides

Bulk Crystal Growth and Fundamental Properties

by Zbigniew Galazka ...

This book discusses various aspects of different bulk TSO single crystals in terms of thermodynamics; bulk crystal growth using diverse techniques involving gas phase, solution, and melt; and the resulting crystal size, appearance, and structural quality as well as the fundamental properties that were gathered from bulk single crystals. It presents experimental results accompanied by theoretical ... Read more

$220.00 USD

This book discusses various aspects of different bulk TSO single crystals in terms of thermodynamics; bulk crystal growth using diverse techniques involving gas phase, solution, and melt; and the resulting crystal size, appearance, and structural quality as well as the fundamental properties that were gathered from bulk single crystals. It presents experimental results accompanied by theoretical
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Density Functionals for Many-Particle Systems

Mathematical Theory and Physical Applications of Effective Equations

by Berthold-Georg Englert, Heinz Siedentop, Martin-Isbjörn Trappe ...

Series Book 41 - Lecture Notes Series, Institute for Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore
Density Functional Theory (DFT) first established it's theoretical footing in the 1960s from the framework of Hohenberg-Kohn theorems. DFT has since seen much development in evaluation techniques as well as application in solving problems in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.This review volume, part of the IMS Lecture Notes Series, is a collection of contributions from the September 2019 Workshop ... Read more

$98.99 USD

Density Functional Theory (DFT) first established it's theoretical footing in the 1960s from the framework of Hohenberg-Kohn theorems. DFT has since seen much development in evaluation techniques as well as application in solving problems in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.This review volume, part of the IMS Lecture Notes Series, is a collection of contributions from the September 2019 Workshop
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Dynamics of Composite Materials

Edited by Andreas Schönhals, Paulina Szymoniak ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The book presents recent developments in the field of composites, investigated by Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS) and sheds a special focus on nanocomposites. This volume compares the results obtained by BDS with data from other methods like hyphenated calorimetry, dynamical-mechanical spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy and neutron scattering. The addressed systems range from all kinds of ... Read more

$170.09 USD

The book presents recent developments in the field of composites, investigated by Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS) and sheds a special focus on nanocomposites. This volume compares the results obtained by BDS with data from other methods like hyphenated calorimetry, dynamical-mechanical spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy and neutron scattering. The addressed systems range from all kinds of
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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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Solid State Physics

by Giuseppe Grosso, Giuseppe Pastori Parravicini ...

Solid State Physics is a textbook for students of physics, material science, chemistry, and engineering. It is the state-of-the-art presentation of the theoretical foundations and application of the quantum structure of matter and materials. This second edition provides timely coverage of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the last decade (especially in low-dimensional systems and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Solid State Physics is a textbook for students of physics, material science, chemistry, and engineering. It is the state-of-the-art presentation of the theoretical foundations and application of the quantum structure of matter and materials. This second edition provides timely coverage of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the last decade (especially in low-dimensional systems and
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Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis

Edited by Carola S. Koenig, Michael W. Collins ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis addresses the latest developments in biomedical engineering at very small scales. It shows how organic systems require multi-scale understanding in the broadest sensewhether the approach is experimental or mathematical, and whether the physiological state is healthy or diseased. Micro-and nano-fluidics represent key areas of translational research in ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis addresses the latest developments in biomedical engineering at very small scales. It shows how organic systems require multi-scale understanding in the broadest sensewhether the approach is experimental or mathematical, and whether the physiological state is healthy or diseased. Micro-and nano-fluidics represent key areas of translational research in
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Statistical Physics of Nanoparticles in the Gas Phase

by Klavs Hansen ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and ... Read more

$188.09 USD

The book develops the tools to describe equilibrium thermal properties and near-equilibrium processes of finite size particles, with the emphasis on gas phase particles. Numerous examples illustrate the theory. The text offers recipes for solving commonly encountered problems arising in the description of nanophase gas particles. Each chapter contains exercises spanning from easy to advance and
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Multifragmentation in Heavy-Ion Reactions

Theory and Experiments

by Rajeev K. Puri, Arun Sharma, Yu-Gang Ma ...

This book provides a collection of reviews of some of the recent developments in nuclear physics research at intermediate energies from across the globe. It especially focuses on the most essential aspects, such as multifragmentation and associated phenomena in nuclear collisions, with the incident energy region between a few MeV and several hundreds of MeV/nucleon. The topic of the book ... Read more

$64.95 USD

This book provides a collection of reviews of some of the recent developments in nuclear physics research at intermediate energies from across the globe. It especially focuses on the most essential aspects, such as multifragmentation and associated phenomena in nuclear collisions, with the incident energy region between a few MeV and several hundreds of MeV/nucleon. The topic of the book
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Proceedings of the 1st National Conference on Climate Resilience and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies

NITK-CREST 2025, 27 Febuary - 01 March, Surathkal, India

Edited by Hari Prasad Dasari, Chinta Sankar Rao, Vaishakh Nair ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer reviewed articles from The 1st National Conference on Climate Resilience and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies (NITK-CREST 2025) held on 27 February-01 March at Surathkal in India. The Conference themes include sustainable materials and waste management (advanced nanomaterials), sustainable water management and conversion (wastewater treatment), renewable energy and ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book presents peer reviewed articles from The 1st National Conference on Climate Resilience and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies (NITK-CREST 2025) held on 27 February-01 March at Surathkal in India. The Conference themes include sustainable materials and waste management (advanced nanomaterials), sustainable water management and conversion (wastewater treatment), renewable energy and
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Mesoporous Ordered Silica Films

From Self-Assembly to Order

by Plinio Innocenzi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book introduces the fascinating world of self-assembly in mesoporous ordered silica films. Beginning from a single droplet, it guides the reader, in a step-by-step learning process, how to obtain and control ordered porous mesophases in thin films by varying only the precursor chemistry and the process. It explains, in great detail, how order control is achieved through chemical design and ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book introduces the fascinating world of self-assembly in mesoporous ordered silica films. Beginning from a single droplet, it guides the reader, in a step-by-step learning process, how to obtain and control ordered porous mesophases in thin films by varying only the precursor chemistry and the process. It explains, in great detail, how order control is achieved through chemical design and
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Exploration of Quantum Transport Phenomena via Engineering Emergent Magnetic Fields in Topological Magnets

by Yukako Fujishiro ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses novel electronic and thermoelectronic properties arising from topological spin textures as well as topologically non-trivial electronic structures. In particular, it focuses on a unique topological spin texture, i.e., spin hedgehog lattice, emerging in a chiral magnet and explore its novel properties which are distinct from the conventional skyrmion lattice, and discusses the ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book addresses novel electronic and thermoelectronic properties arising from topological spin textures as well as topologically non-trivial electronic structures. In particular, it focuses on a unique topological spin texture, i.e., spin hedgehog lattice, emerging in a chiral magnet and explore its novel properties which are distinct from the conventional skyrmion lattice, and discusses the
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Surface Modifications and Growth of Titanium Dioxide for Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting

by John Alexander ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This outstanding thesis provides a wide-ranging overview of the growth of titanium dioxide thin films and its use in photo-electrochemicals such as water splitting. The context for water splitting is introduced with the theory of semiconductor-liquid junctions, which are dealt with in detail. In particular plasmonic enhancement of TiO2 by the addition of gold nanoparticles is considered in depth, ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This outstanding thesis provides a wide-ranging overview of the growth of titanium dioxide thin films and its use in photo-electrochemicals such as water splitting. The context for water splitting is introduced with the theory of semiconductor-liquid junctions, which are dealt with in detail. In particular plasmonic enhancement of TiO2 by the addition of gold nanoparticles is considered in depth,
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Analysis of Piezoelectric Semiconductor Structures

by Jiashi Yang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the mechanics of piezoelectric semiconductor structures where the main electromechanical coupling of interest is the interaction between mechanical fields and semiconduction. This volume stands as the first full book treatment of this multi-physical subject from the mechanics angle. The analysis of piezoelectric semiconductor structures and devices is an emerging and rapidly ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book presents the mechanics of piezoelectric semiconductor structures where the main electromechanical coupling of interest is the interaction between mechanical fields and semiconduction. This volume stands as the first full book treatment of this multi-physical subject from the mechanics angle. The analysis of piezoelectric semiconductor structures and devices is an emerging and rapidly
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Semiconductor Advanced Packaging

by John H. Lau ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, and reliability of advanced semiconductor packaging components and systems. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more weight placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as system-in-package, fan-in wafer/panel-level chip-scale packages, ... Read more

$116.09 USD

The book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, and reliability of advanced semiconductor packaging components and systems. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more weight placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as system-in-package, fan-in wafer/panel-level chip-scale packages,
... Read more
Growth Mechanisms and Novel Properties of Silicon Nanostructures from Quantum-Mechanical Calculations

by Rui-Qin Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this volume, Prof. Zhang reviews the systematic theoretical studies in his group on the growth mechanisms and properties of silicon quantum dots, nanotubes and nanowires, including: mechanisms of oxide-assisted growth of silicon nanowires, energetic stability of pristine silicon nanowires and nanotubes, thermal stability of hydrogen terminated silicon nanostructures, size-dependent oxidation of ... Read more

$49.49 USD

In this volume, Prof. Zhang reviews the systematic theoretical studies in his group on the growth mechanisms and properties of silicon quantum dots, nanotubes and nanowires, including: mechanisms of oxide-assisted growth of silicon nanowires, energetic stability of pristine silicon nanowires and nanotubes, thermal stability of hydrogen terminated silicon nanostructures, size-dependent oxidation of
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Black Liquor Gasification

by Pratima Bajpai ...

Black Liquor Gasification (BLG) is a first of its kind to guide chemical engineers, students, operators of paper plants, technocrats, and entrepreneurs on practical guidelines and a holistic techno-enviro-economic perspective applicable to their future or existing projects based on the treatment of black liquor for energy production. BLG describes the gasification process as a more efficient ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Black Liquor Gasification (BLG) is a first of its kind to guide chemical engineers, students, operators of paper plants, technocrats, and entrepreneurs on practical guidelines and a holistic techno-enviro-economic perspective applicable to their future or existing projects based on the treatment of black liquor for energy production. BLG describes the gasification process as a more efficient
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Solid State Physics

by Robert L. Stamps, Robert E. Camley, Rair Macedo ...

Series Book 73 - Solid State Physics
Solid State Physics, Volume 73, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters on a variety of current topics in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Solid State ... Read more

$246.59 USD

Solid State Physics, Volume 73, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters on a variety of current topics in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Solid State
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A Concise Introduction to Polymer Physics

Theoretical Concepts and Applications

by Reinhard Hentschke ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook provides a concise and transparently structured one-semester course in polymer physics - the science, in addition to polymer chemistry, behind a class of ubiquitous materials. It covers all major theoretical concepts and their applications in six chapters, including the conformations of chains, the thermodynamics of mixtures, solutions and networks, and the dynamics of polymers. ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This textbook provides a concise and transparently structured one-semester course in polymer physics - the science, in addition to polymer chemistry, behind a class of ubiquitous materials. It covers all major theoretical concepts and their applications in six chapters, including the conformations of chains, the thermodynamics of mixtures, solutions and networks, and the dynamics of polymers.
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Die Tieftemperaturphysik an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Vom Nernst-Effekt zum Quanten-Hall-Effekt hin zu den Topologischen Isolatoren

by Rudolf Herrmann ...

Dieses Werk betrachtet die Entwicklungen der Physik der Wärme, speziell der Tieftemperaturphysik, an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Dabei bettet der Autor die physikalischen Zusammenhänge und Erkenntnisse in den zeitgeschichtlichen Hintergrund und die politischen Gegebenheiten ein.Beginnend in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts werden die durch das Kaiserreich geförderten Entwicklungen ... Read more

$23.79 USD

Dieses Werk betrachtet die Entwicklungen der Physik der Wärme, speziell der Tieftemperaturphysik, an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Dabei bettet der Autor die physikalischen Zusammenhänge und Erkenntnisse in den zeitgeschichtlichen Hintergrund und die politischen Gegebenheiten ein.Beginnend in der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts werden die durch das Kaiserreich geförderten Entwicklungen
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Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Nanostructures, and Their Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO-2023), August 16-19, 2023, Bukovel, 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 11th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials, and was jointly organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, University of Tartu (Estonia), University of ... Read more

$224.99 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 11th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials, and was jointly organized by the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, University of Tartu (Estonia), University of
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Superconductivity Begins With H: Both Properly Understood, And Misunderstood: Superconductivity Basics Rethought

by Jorge E Hirsch ...

This iconoclastic book proposes that superconductivity is misunderstood in contemporary science and that this hampers scientific and technological development. Superconductivity is the ability of some metals to carry electric current without resistance at very low temperatures. Properly understanding superconductivity would facilitate finding materials that superconduct at room temperature, ... Read more

$28.49 USD

This iconoclastic book proposes that superconductivity is misunderstood in contemporary science and that this hampers scientific and technological development. Superconductivity is the ability of some metals to carry electric current without resistance at very low temperatures. Properly understanding superconductivity would facilitate finding materials that superconduct at room temperature,
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Second Harmonic and Sum-Frequency Spectroscopy

Basics and Applications

by Yuen-Ron Shen ...

Optical second harmonic and sum-frequency generation has evolved into a useful spectroscopic tool for material characterization, especially as a viable and powerful technique for probing surfaces and interfaces. This book serves as an introduction on the technique. It provides a comprehensible description on the basics of the technique and gives detailed accounts with illustrating examples on the ... Read more

$106.19 USD

Optical second harmonic and sum-frequency generation has evolved into a useful spectroscopic tool for material characterization, especially as a viable and powerful technique for probing surfaces and interfaces. This book serves as an introduction on the technique. It provides a comprehensible description on the basics of the technique and gives detailed accounts with illustrating examples on the
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