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Phases of Matter and their Transitions

Concepts and Principles for Chemists, Physicists, Engineers, and Materials Scientists

by Gijsbertus de With ...

Phases of Matter and their TransitionsAn all-in-one, comprehensive take on matter and its phase propertiesIn Phases of Matter and their Transitions, accomplished materials scientist Dr. Gijsbertus de With delivers an accessible textbook for advanced students in the molecular sciences. It offers a balanced and self-contained treatment of the thermodynamic and structural aspects of phases and the ... Read more

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Phases of Matter and their TransitionsAn all-in-one, comprehensive take on matter and its phase propertiesIn Phases of Matter and their Transitions, accomplished materials scientist Dr. Gijsbertus de With delivers an accessible textbook for advanced students in the molecular sciences. It offers a balanced and self-contained treatment of the thermodynamic and structural aspects of phases and the
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Topological Quantum Matter

A Field Theoretical Perspective

by Thomas Klein Kvorning ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a theoretical description of topological matter in terms of effective field theories, and in particular topological field theories, focusing on two main topics: topological superconductors and topological insulators.Even though there is vast literature on these subjects, the book fills an important gap by providing a concise introduction to both topological order and symmetry ... Read more

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This book offers a theoretical description of topological matter in terms of effective field theories, and in particular topological field theories, focusing on two main topics: topological superconductors and topological insulators.Even though there is vast literature on these subjects, the book fills an important gap by providing a concise introduction to both topological order and symmetry
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Ultrafast Strong Field Dynamics in Dielectrics

by Annkatrin Madlen Sommer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents a systematic discussion of experimental approaches to investigating the nonlinear interaction of ultrashort visible strong fields with dielectrics directly in the time domain. The key finding is the distinctly different peak-intensity dependence of the light-matter energy transfer dynamics on the one hand, and the observed transient optical and electronic modifications on the ... Read more

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This thesis presents a systematic discussion of experimental approaches to investigating the nonlinear interaction of ultrashort visible strong fields with dielectrics directly in the time domain. The key finding is the distinctly different peak-intensity dependence of the light-matter energy transfer dynamics on the one hand, and the observed transient optical and electronic modifications on the
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Applications of the Gauge/Gravity Duality

by Jonas Probst ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Many open questions in Theoretical Physics pertain to strongly interacting quantum systems such as the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) produced in heavy-ion collisions or the strange-metal phase observed in many high-temperature superconductors. These systems are notoriously difficult to study using traditional methods such as perturbation theory, but the gauge/gravity duality offers a successful ... Read more

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Many open questions in Theoretical Physics pertain to strongly interacting quantum systems such as the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) produced in heavy-ion collisions or the strange-metal phase observed in many high-temperature superconductors. These systems are notoriously difficult to study using traditional methods such as perturbation theory, but the gauge/gravity duality offers a successful
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Stochastic Dynamics and Energetics of Biomolecular Systems

by Artem Ryabov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis both broadens and deepens our understanding of the Brownian world. It addresses new problems in diffusion theory that have recently attracted considerable attention, both from the side of nanotechnology and from the viewpoint of pure academic research. The author focusses on the difussion of interacting particles in restricted geometries and under externally controlled forces. These ... Read more

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This thesis both broadens and deepens our understanding of the Brownian world. It addresses new problems in diffusion theory that have recently attracted considerable attention, both from the side of nanotechnology and from the viewpoint of pure academic research. The author focusses on the difussion of interacting particles in restricted geometries and under externally controlled forces. These
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Gold Nanostars

Synthesis, Properties and Biomedical Application

by Giuseppe Chirico, Mykola Borzenkov, Piersandro Pallavicini ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This Brief focuses on the synthesis, functionalization techniques, optical properties and biomedical application of gold nanostars (GNS). Various facilities of gold nanostars synthesis as well as functionalization of GNS with PEG, organic dyes, bioactive compounds are discussed. The authors discuss physical origin of the Localized Surface Plasmon Resonances and the way the nano-environment affects ... Read more

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This Brief focuses on the synthesis, functionalization techniques, optical properties and biomedical application of gold nanostars (GNS). Various facilities of gold nanostars synthesis as well as functionalization of GNS with PEG, organic dyes, bioactive compounds are discussed. The authors discuss physical origin of the Localized Surface Plasmon Resonances and the way the nano-environment affects
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Energy-Level Control at Hybrid Inorganic/Organic Semiconductor Interfaces

by Raphael Schlesinger ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This work investigates the energy-level alignment of hybrid inorganic/organic systems (HIOS) comprising ZnO as the major inorganic semiconductor. In addition to offering essential insights, the thesis demonstrates HIOS energy-level alignment tuning within an unprecedented energy range. (Sub)monolayers of organic molecular donors and acceptors are introduced as an interlayer to modify HIOS ... Read more

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This work investigates the energy-level alignment of hybrid inorganic/organic systems (HIOS) comprising ZnO as the major inorganic semiconductor. In addition to offering essential insights, the thesis demonstrates HIOS energy-level alignment tuning within an unprecedented energy range. (Sub)monolayers of organic molecular donors and acceptors are introduced as an interlayer to modify HIOS
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Density Functionals

Thermochemistry

Edited by Erin R. Johnson ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The series Topics in Current Chemistry presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in modern chemical research. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive ... Read more

$188.09 USD

The series Topics in Current Chemistry presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in modern chemical research. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive
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Porous Carbons – Hyperbranched Polymers – Polymer Solvation

Edited by Timothy E. Long, Brigitte Voit, Oguz Okay ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important ... Read more

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The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important
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Transport Properties in Non-Equilibrium and Anomalous Systems

by Dario Villamaina ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The study of fluctuations in statistical physics has a long history, and a general theory is well established, connecting fluctuations to response properties of equilibrium systems. Remarkably, this framework fails as soon as some current is flowing across the system, driving it out of equilibrium.The presence of currents is quite common in nature and produces rich phenomena which are far from ... Read more

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The study of fluctuations in statistical physics has a long history, and a general theory is well established, connecting fluctuations to response properties of equilibrium systems. Remarkably, this framework fails as soon as some current is flowing across the system, driving it out of equilibrium.The presence of currents is quite common in nature and produces rich phenomena which are far from
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Introduction to Multiphase Flow

Basic Concepts, Applications and Modelling

Edited by George Yadigaroglu, Geoffrey F. Hewitt ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is the maiden volume in a new series devoted to lectures delivered through the annual seminars “Short Courses on Multiphase Flow,” held primarily at ETH Zurich continuously since 1984. The Zurich short courses, presented by prominent specialists in the various topics covered, have attracted a very large number of participants. This series presents fully updated and when necessary re ... Read more

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This book is the maiden volume in a new series devoted to lectures delivered through the annual seminars “Short Courses on Multiphase Flow,” held primarily at ETH Zurich continuously since 1984. The Zurich short courses, presented by prominent specialists in the various topics covered, have attracted a very large number of participants. This series presents fully updated and when necessary re
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From Single Molecules to Nanoscopically Structured Materials

Edited by Thomas Basché, Klaus Müllen, Manfred Schmidt ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Mechanical Properties of Single Molecules and Polymer Aggregates Rüdiger Berger, Kurt Binder, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Mark Helm, Katharina Landfester, Wolfgang Paul (Halle), Peter Virnau. Optical Properties of Individual Molecular Aggregates and Nano Particles Thomas Basché, Hans-Jürgen Butt, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Klaus Müllen, Harald Paulsen, Carsten Sönnichsen, Rudolf Zentel. ... Read more

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Mechanical Properties of Single Molecules and Polymer Aggregates Rüdiger Berger, Kurt Binder, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Mark Helm, Katharina Landfester, Wolfgang Paul (Halle), Peter Virnau. Optical Properties of Individual Molecular Aggregates and Nano Particles Thomas Basché, Hans-Jürgen Butt, Gregor Diezemann, Jürgen Gauß, Klaus Müllen, Harald Paulsen, Carsten Sönnichsen, Rudolf Zentel.
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Polymer Crystallization I

From Chain Microstructure to Processing

Edited by Finizia Auriemma, Giovanni Carlo Alfonso, Claudio De Rosa ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important ... Read more

$287.09 USD

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important
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Protein-based Engineered Nanostructures

Edited by Tijana Z. Grove, Aitziber L. Cortajarena ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book is devoted to the engineering of protein-based nanostructures and nanomaterials. One key challenge in nanobiotechnology is to be able to exploit the natural repertoire of protein structures and functions to build materials with defined properties at the nanoscale using “bottom-up” strategies. This book addresses in an integrated manner all the critical aspects that need to be understood ... Read more

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This book is devoted to the engineering of protein-based nanostructures and nanomaterials. One key challenge in nanobiotechnology is to be able to exploit the natural repertoire of protein structures and functions to build materials with defined properties at the nanoscale using “bottom-up” strategies. This book addresses in an integrated manner all the critical aspects that need to be understood
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Nonlinear Photonics in Mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers

by Louise Jumpertz ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents the first comprehensive analysis of quantum cascade laser nonlinear dynamics and includes the first observation of a temporal chaotic behavior in quantum cascade lasers. It also provides the first analysis of optical instabilities in the mid-infrared range.Mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers are unipolar semiconductor lasers, which have become widely used in applications such ... Read more

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This thesis presents the first comprehensive analysis of quantum cascade laser nonlinear dynamics and includes the first observation of a temporal chaotic behavior in quantum cascade lasers. It also provides the first analysis of optical instabilities in the mid-infrared range.Mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers are unipolar semiconductor lasers, which have become widely used in applications such
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The Nanoscale Optical Properties of Complex Nanostructures

by Jordan A. Hachtel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents studies of complex nanostructures with unique optical responses from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. The theory approaches the optical response of a complex structure from both quantum-mechanical and semiclassical frameworks, and is used to understand experimental results at a fundamental level as well as to form a quantitative model to allow the design of custom ... Read more

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This book presents studies of complex nanostructures with unique optical responses from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. The theory approaches the optical response of a complex structure from both quantum-mechanical and semiclassical frameworks, and is used to understand experimental results at a fundamental level as well as to form a quantitative model to allow the design of custom
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Cold Plasma in Nano-Matter Synthesis

Basic Principles and Practices

by A. Subrahmanyam ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book describes the basic principles and techniques of cold plasma to synthesize nanomaterials, emphasizing the fundamentals.Nanotechnology has matured enough to make inroads into the industry. “Quantum size effects” is the basis of the exotic properties of nanomaterials. The shapes and the size distribution dictate the properties of the nano-matter. The demands of the synthesis technique are ... Read more

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This book describes the basic principles and techniques of cold plasma to synthesize nanomaterials, emphasizing the fundamentals.Nanotechnology has matured enough to make inroads into the industry. “Quantum size effects” is the basis of the exotic properties of nanomaterials. The shapes and the size distribution dictate the properties of the nano-matter. The demands of the synthesis technique are
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Printed Electronics for Smart Packaging

by Wei Wu ...

Cutting-edge information about materials, technologies, and mechanisms of printed electronics, and their applications for the smart packagingPrinted Electronics for Smart Packaging describes how and why to use printed electronic devices for application in smart packaging.Written by a highly qualified academic, Printed Electronics for Smart Packaging covers sample topics such as:Applications of ... Read more

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Cutting-edge information about materials, technologies, and mechanisms of printed electronics, and their applications for the smart packagingPrinted Electronics for Smart Packaging describes how and why to use printed electronic devices for application in smart packaging.Written by a highly qualified academic, Printed Electronics for Smart Packaging covers sample topics such as:Applications of
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Nanoscience Advances in CBRN Agents Detection, Information and Energy Security

Edited by Plamen Petkov, Dumitru Tsiulyanu, Wilhelm Kulisch, Cyril Popov ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The preparation and characterization of various nano-scaled materials and their applications in diverse security and safety- related fields. Readers are provided with a broad overview on the topic as it combines articles addressing the preparation and characterization of different nano-scaled materials (metals, oxides, glasses, polymers, carbon-based, etc.). The contributions derive from the ... Read more

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The preparation and characterization of various nano-scaled materials and their applications in diverse security and safety- related fields. Readers are provided with a broad overview on the topic as it combines articles addressing the preparation and characterization of different nano-scaled materials (metals, oxides, glasses, polymers, carbon-based, etc.). The contributions derive from the
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Quantum Nano-Photonics

Edited by Baldassare Di Bartolo, Luciano Silvestri, Maura Cesaria, John Collins ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book brings together more closely researchers working in the two fields of quantum optics and nano-optics and provides a general overview of the main topics of interest in applied and fundamental research. The contributions cover, for example, single-photon emitters and emitters of entangled photon pairs based on epitaxially grown semiconductor quantum dots, nitrogen vacancy centers in ... Read more

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This book brings together more closely researchers working in the two fields of quantum optics and nano-optics and provides a general overview of the main topics of interest in applied and fundamental research. The contributions cover, for example, single-photon emitters and emitters of entangled photon pairs based on epitaxially grown semiconductor quantum dots, nitrogen vacancy centers in
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Nuclear Radiation Nanosensors and Nanosensory Systems

Edited by Paata J. Kervalishvili, Panayotis H. Yannakopoulos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This collection of selected review papers focuses on topics such as digital radiation sensors and nanosensory systems for nanotechnology applications and integrated X-ray/PET/CT detectors; nanophosphors and nanocrystal quantum dots as X-ray radiation sensors; the luminescence efficiency of CdSe/ZnS QD and UV-induced luminescence efficiency distribution; investigations devoted to the quantum and ... Read more

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This collection of selected review papers focuses on topics such as digital radiation sensors and nanosensory systems for nanotechnology applications and integrated X-ray/PET/CT detectors; nanophosphors and nanocrystal quantum dots as X-ray radiation sensors; the luminescence efficiency of CdSe/ZnS QD and UV-induced luminescence efficiency distribution; investigations devoted to the quantum and
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Nano-Optics: Principles Enabling Basic Research and Applications

Edited by Baldassare Di Bartolo, John Collins, Luciano Silvestri ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides a comprehensive overview of nano-optics, including basic theory, experiment and applications, particularly in nanofabrication and optical characterization. The contributions clearly demonstrate how advances in nano-optics and photonics have stimulated progress in nanoscience and -fabrication, and vice versa. Their expert authors address topics such as three-dimensional optical ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of nano-optics, including basic theory, experiment and applications, particularly in nanofabrication and optical characterization. The contributions clearly demonstrate how advances in nano-optics and photonics have stimulated progress in nanoscience and -fabrication, and vice versa. Their expert authors address topics such as three-dimensional optical
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Statistical and Condensed Matter Physics

by Serguei N. Burmistrov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book outlines the fundamentals of statistical and condensed matter physics. The statistical physics is the basis of condensed matter physics and the tool for studying a variety of condensed media in the thermodynamic (heat) conditions. The statistical physics is presented within the framework of canonical Gibbs distribution entailing the relations known from the classical (heat) thermodynamics ... Read more

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The book outlines the fundamentals of statistical and condensed matter physics. The statistical physics is the basis of condensed matter physics and the tool for studying a variety of condensed media in the thermodynamic (heat) conditions. The statistical physics is presented within the framework of canonical Gibbs distribution entailing the relations known from the classical (heat) thermodynamics
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Atomic Layer Deposition for Semiconductors

Edited by Cheol Seong Hwang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This edited volume discusses atomic layer deposition (ALD) for all modern semiconductor devices, moving from the basic chemistry of ALD and modeling of ALD processes to sections on ALD for memories, logic devices, and machines. The section on ALD for memories covers both mass-produced memories, such as DRAM and Flash, and emerging memories, such as PCRAM and FeRAM. The section on ALD for logic ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This edited volume discusses atomic layer deposition (ALD) for all modern semiconductor devices, moving from the basic chemistry of ALD and modeling of ALD processes to sections on ALD for memories, logic devices, and machines. The section on ALD for memories covers both mass-produced memories, such as DRAM and Flash, and emerging memories, such as PCRAM and FeRAM. The section on ALD for logic
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