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Traffic and Granular Flow '15

Edited by Winnie Daamen, Victor L. Knoop ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow brings together international researchers from different fields ranging from physics to computer science and engineering to discuss the latest developments in traffic-related systems. Originally conceived to facilitate new ideas by considering the similarities of traffic and granular flow, TGF'15, organised by Delft University of Technology, now covers a ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow brings together international researchers from different fields ranging from physics to computer science and engineering to discuss the latest developments in traffic-related systems. Originally conceived to facilitate new ideas by considering the similarities of traffic and granular flow, TGF'15, organised by Delft University of Technology, now covers a
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Growth and Transport in Nanostructured Materials

Reactive Transport in PVD, CVD, and ALD

by Angel Yanguas-Gil ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book will address the application of gas phase thin film methods, including techniques such as evaporation, sputtering, CVD, and ALD to the synthesis of materials on nanostructured and high aspect-ratio high surface area materials. We have chosen to introduce these topics and the different application fields from a chronological perspective: we start with the early concepts of step coverage ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book will address the application of gas phase thin film methods, including techniques such as evaporation, sputtering, CVD, and ALD to the synthesis of materials on nanostructured and high aspect-ratio high surface area materials. We have chosen to introduce these topics and the different application fields from a chronological perspective: we start with the early concepts of step coverage
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Recent Trends in Materials and Devices

Proceedings ICRTMD 2015

Edited by Vinod Kumar Jain, Sunita Rattan, Abhishek Verma ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices, which was conceived as a major contribution to large-scale efforts to foster Indian research and development in the field in close collaboration with the community of non-resident Indian researchers from all over the world.The research articles collected in this volume - selected from ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices, which was conceived as a major contribution to large-scale efforts to foster Indian research and development in the field in close collaboration with the community of non-resident Indian researchers from all over the world.The research articles collected in this volume - selected from
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Chalcogenide

Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene Composites

by Abhay Kumar Singh, Tien-Chien Jen ...

This is introductory book for researchers, scientists and students in the area of organic and inorganic composite materials. This book has addressed timely the innovative topic "chalcogenide-multiwalled carbon nanotubes and chalcogenide-bilayer graphene" composite materials under a glassy regime. This book will give a clear idea on the concepts of the newly established composite materials area, by ... Read more

$99.99 USD

This is introductory book for researchers, scientists and students in the area of organic and inorganic composite materials. This book has addressed timely the innovative topic "chalcogenide-multiwalled carbon nanotubes and chalcogenide-bilayer graphene" composite materials under a glassy regime. This book will give a clear idea on the concepts of the newly established composite materials area, by
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Harvesting Solar Energy

Using CO₂ and H₂O as Energy Storage Materials

by Ibram Ganesh ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book presents artificial photosynthesis (AP) that facilitates the capture and storage of solar energy in order to meet our energy needs. Furthermore, renewable carbon-neutral high-energy-density liquid fuels used in the present existing energy distribution infrastructure can also be synthesized by following the AP process using carbon dioxide, water, and electricity derived from sunlight. The ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book presents artificial photosynthesis (AP) that facilitates the capture and storage of solar energy in order to meet our energy needs. Furthermore, renewable carbon-neutral high-energy-density liquid fuels used in the present existing energy distribution infrastructure can also be synthesized by following the AP process using carbon dioxide, water, and electricity derived from sunlight. The
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The Magnetocaloric Effect and its Applications

by A.M. Tishin, Y.I. Spichkin ...

Series series Condensed Matter Physics
The magnetocaloric effect describes the change in temperature of a magnetic material under adiabatic conditions through the application or removal of an external magnetic field. This effect is particularly pronounced at temperatures and fields corresponding to magnetic phase transitions, and it is a powerful and widely used tool for investigating t ... Read more

$400.00 USD

The magnetocaloric effect describes the change in temperature of a magnetic material under adiabatic conditions through the application or removal of an external magnetic field. This effect is particularly pronounced at temperatures and fields corresponding to magnetic phase transitions, and it is a powerful and widely used tool for investigating t
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Soil Physics with HYDRUS

Modeling and Applications

by David E. Radcliffe, Jiri Simunek ...

Numerical models have become much more efficient, making their application to problems increasingly widespread. User-friendly interfaces make the setup of a model much easier and more intuitive while increased computer speed can solve difficult problems in a matter of minutes. Co-authored by the software’s creator, Dr. Jirka Šimůnek, Soil Physics with HYDRUS: Modeling and Applications demonstrates ... Read more

$187.99 USD

Numerical models have become much more efficient, making their application to problems increasingly widespread. User-friendly interfaces make the setup of a model much easier and more intuitive while increased computer speed can solve difficult problems in a matter of minutes. Co-authored by the software’s creator, Dr. Jirka Šimůnek, Soil Physics with HYDRUS: Modeling and Applications demonstrates
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Hybrid Bonding, Advanced Substrates, Failure Mechanisms, and Thermal Management for Chiplets and Heterogeneous Integration

by John Lau, Xuejun Fan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, failure mechanism, reliability, modeling, and thermal management of chiplets and heterogeneous integration. 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 hybrid bonding, advanced substrates ... Read more

$170.09 USD

The book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, failure mechanism, reliability, modeling, and thermal management of chiplets and heterogeneous integration. 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 hybrid bonding, advanced substrates
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Deep Centers in Semiconductors

by Sokrates T. Pantelides ...

Examines several key semiconductor deep centers, all carefully chosen to illustrate a variety of essential concepts. A deep center is a lattice defect or impurity that causes very localized bound states and energies deep in the band gap. For each deep center chosen, a scientist instrumental in its development discusses the theoretical and experimental techniques used to understand that center. The ... Read more

$610.00 USD

Examines several key semiconductor deep centers, all carefully chosen to illustrate a variety of essential concepts. A deep center is a lattice defect or impurity that causes very localized bound states and energies deep in the band gap. For each deep center chosen, a scientist instrumental in its development discusses the theoretical and experimental techniques used to understand that center. The
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Gas Sensors

Principles, Physics, and Technology

by Cesare Malagù, Giulia Zonta ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the physics underlying semiconductor materials used in gas sensing applications.Beginning with the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, the text systematically explores the physical principles and operational mechanisms of chemoresistive sensors. Through an innovative approach and a depth of coverage not found in ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This textbook presents a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the physics underlying semiconductor materials used in gas sensing applications.Beginning with the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, the text systematically explores the physical principles and operational mechanisms of chemoresistive sensors. Through an innovative approach and a depth of coverage not found in
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Theory of Quantum Bose Liquids Beyond Bogoliubov Approximation

by Abdulla Rakhimov, Shukhrat Mardonov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive account of Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC), a fundamental phenomenon in quantum physics that reveals the collective behavior of bosonic systems at ultracold temperatures. Bridging theoretical models with experimental developments and applied perspectives, the book is structured to guide readers from foundational principles to advanced topics in the physics of ... Read more

$76.49 USD

This book presents a comprehensive account of Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC), a fundamental phenomenon in quantum physics that reveals the collective behavior of bosonic systems at ultracold temperatures. Bridging theoretical models with experimental developments and applied perspectives, the book is structured to guide readers from foundational principles to advanced topics in the physics of
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Understanding and Modeling Förster-type Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)

FRET from Single Donor to Single Acceptor and Assemblies of Acceptors, Vol. 2

by Alexander Govorov, Pedro Ludwig Hernández Martínez, Hilmi Volkan Demir ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This Brief presents a complete study of the generalized theory of Förster-type energy transfer in nanostructures with mixed dimensionality. Here the aim is to obtain a generalized theory of FRET including a comprehensive set of analytical equations for all combinations and configurations of nanostructures and deriving generic expressions for the dimensionality involved. In this brief, the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This Brief presents a complete study of the generalized theory of Förster-type energy transfer in nanostructures with mixed dimensionality. Here the aim is to obtain a generalized theory of FRET including a comprehensive set of analytical equations for all combinations and configurations of nanostructures and deriving generic expressions for the dimensionality involved. In this brief, the
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In-situ Structure Characterization of Elastomers during Deformation and Fracture

by Karsten Brüning ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis offers novel insights into the time-dependent structural evolution of polymers under deformation. In-situ tensile experiments at high-brilliance synchrotron sources allowed to characterize the material with unrivaled resolution in time and space. The strain-induced crystallization in natural rubber was studied by wide-angle X-ray diffraction. Special emphasis was put on the ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis offers novel insights into the time-dependent structural evolution of polymers under deformation. In-situ tensile experiments at high-brilliance synchrotron sources allowed to characterize the material with unrivaled resolution in time and space. The strain-induced crystallization in natural rubber was studied by wide-angle X-ray diffraction. Special emphasis was put on the
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Interacting Electrons

Theory and Computational Approaches

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

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

$86.99 USD

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

by Sergio C. de la Barrera ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis demonstrates that layered heterostructures of two-dimensional crystals graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, and transition metal dichalcogenides provide new and interesting interlayer transport phenomena. Low-energy electron microscopy is employed to study the surface of atomically thin WSe2 prepared by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition on epitaxial graphene substrates, and a ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis demonstrates that layered heterostructures of two-dimensional crystals graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, and transition metal dichalcogenides provide new and interesting interlayer transport phenomena. Low-energy electron microscopy is employed to study the surface of atomically thin WSe2 prepared by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition on epitaxial graphene substrates, and a
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Transport In Multilayered Nanostructures: The Dynamical Mean-field Theory Approach (Second Edition)

by James K Freericks ...

Over the last 25 years, dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT) has emerged as one of the most powerful new developments in many-body physics. Written by one of the key researchers in the field, this book presents the first comprehensive treatment of this ever-developing topic. Transport in Mutlilayered Nanostructures is varied and modern in its scope, and:A series of over 50 problems help develop the ... Read more

$42.29 USD

Over the last 25 years, dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT) has emerged as one of the most powerful new developments in many-body physics. Written by one of the key researchers in the field, this book presents the first comprehensive treatment of this ever-developing topic. Transport in Mutlilayered Nanostructures is varied and modern in its scope, and:A series of over 50 problems help develop the
... Read more
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

$89.09 USD

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
The Mystery of Carbon

An introduction to carbon materials

by Manijeh Razeghi ...

Series series IOP ebooks
Designed specifically for students of solid-state physics or engineering, this book introduces recent discoveries in carbon materials and demonstrates how these breakthroughs are useful to students’ studies. The abundance of carbon coupled with its remarkable chemistry make the element unique and essential to life and the universe. This book offers a succinct introduction to the synthesis of ... Read more

$114.49 USD

Designed specifically for students of solid-state physics or engineering, this book introduces recent discoveries in carbon materials and demonstrates how these breakthroughs are useful to students’ studies. The abundance of carbon coupled with its remarkable chemistry make the element unique and essential to life and the universe. This book offers a succinct introduction to the synthesis of
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Helical Wormlike Chains in Polymer Solutions

by Hiromi Yamakawa, Takenao Yoshizaki ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the "helical wormlike chain" model – a general model for both flexible and semiflexible polymer chains. It explains how statistical-mechanical, hydrodynamic, and dynamic theories of their solution properties can be developed on the basis of this model. This new second edition has been carefully updated and thoroughly revised. It includes a new chapter covering "Simulation and ... Read more

$161.09 USD

This book presents the "helical wormlike chain" model – a general model for both flexible and semiflexible polymer chains. It explains how statistical-mechanical, hydrodynamic, and dynamic theories of their solution properties can be developed on the basis of this model. This new second edition has been carefully updated and thoroughly revised. It includes a new chapter covering "Simulation and
... Read more
Atomic-Scale Electronics Beyond CMOS

by Mircea Dragoman, Daniela Dragoman ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book explores emerging topics in atomic- and nano-scale electronics after the era of Moore’s Law, covering both the physical principles behind, and technological implementations for many devices that are now expected to become key elements of the future of nanoelectronics beyond traditional complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS). Moore’s law is not a physical law itself, but rather a ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book explores emerging topics in atomic- and nano-scale electronics after the era of Moore’s Law, covering both the physical principles behind, and technological implementations for many devices that are now expected to become key elements of the future of nanoelectronics beyond traditional complementary metal-oxide semiconductors (CMOS). Moore’s law is not a physical law itself, but rather a
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40 Years Of Berezinskiiâ€“kosterlitzâ€“thouless Theory

by Jorge V Jose, David Thouless ...

On the 40th anniversary of the Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless Theory (BKT), this informative volume looks back at some of the developments and achievements and varied physics applications which ensued from the beautiful BKT vortex-unbinding seminal idea.During the last four decades, BKT theory, which is undeniably one of the most important developments in condensed matter and theoretical physics ... Read more

$26.99 USD

On the 40th anniversary of the Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless Theory (BKT), this informative volume looks back at some of the developments and achievements and varied physics applications which ensued from the beautiful BKT vortex-unbinding seminal idea.During the last four decades, BKT theory, which is undeniably one of the most important developments in condensed matter and theoretical physics
... Read more
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

$188.09 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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Classical Pendulum Feels Quantum Back-Action

by Nobuyuki Matsumoto ...

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

$89.09 USD

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

by Paulo Andre Dias Goncalves, Nuno Miguel Machado Reis Peres ...

This book is meant as an introduction to graphene plasmonics and aims at the advanced undergraduate and graduate students entering the field of plasmonics in graphene. In it different theoretical methods are introduced, starting with an elementary description of graphene plasmonics and evolving towards more advanced topics. This book is essentially self-contained and brings together a number of ... Read more

$46.79 USD

This book is meant as an introduction to graphene plasmonics and aims at the advanced undergraduate and graduate students entering the field of plasmonics in graphene. In it different theoretical methods are introduced, starting with an elementary description of graphene plasmonics and evolving towards more advanced topics. This book is essentially self-contained and brings together a number of
... Read more

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