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Structural Properties of Porous Materials and Powders Used in Different Fields of Science and Technology

by Yury Mironovich Volfkovich, Anatoly Nikolaevich Filippov, Vladimir Sergeevich Bagotsky ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive and concise description of most important aspects of experimental and theoretical investigations of porous materials and powders, with the use and application of these materials in different fields of science, technology, national economy and environment. It allows the reader to understand the basic regularities of heat and mass transfer and adsorption occurring ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive and concise description of most important aspects of experimental and theoretical investigations of porous materials and powders, with the use and application of these materials in different fields of science, technology, national economy and environment. It allows the reader to understand the basic regularities of heat and mass transfer and adsorption occurring
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Skyrmions

Topological Structures, Properties, and Applications

Edited by J. Ping Liu, Zhidong Zhang, Guoping Zhao ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
"The book reviews all the aspects of recent developments in research on skyrmions, from the presentation of the observation and characterization techniques to the description of physical properties and expected applications. It will be of great use for all scientists working in this field." – Albert Fert, 2007 Nobel Laureate in Physics (from the Foreword)A skyrmion is a tiny region of reversed ... Read more

$70.99 USD

"The book reviews all the aspects of recent developments in research on skyrmions, from the presentation of the observation and characterization techniques to the description of physical properties and expected applications. It will be of great use for all scientists working in this field." – Albert Fert, 2007 Nobel Laureate in Physics (from the Foreword)A skyrmion is a tiny region of reversed
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50 Years of the Renormalization Group

Dedicated to the Memory of Michael E Fisher

by Amnon Aharony, Ora Entin-Wohlman, David A Huse ...

The contributions in the book are devoted to the memory of Michael E Fisher, and hence include many personal memories from people whose work was influenced by him. Also, the book is a collection of articles from leaders in the field of phase transitions and critical phenomena, to celebrate 50 years of the renormalization group and the 1972 paper by Wilson and Fisher. Many of the articles review, ... Read more

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The contributions in the book are devoted to the memory of Michael E Fisher, and hence include many personal memories from people whose work was influenced by him. Also, the book is a collection of articles from leaders in the field of phase transitions and critical phenomena, to celebrate 50 years of the renormalization group and the 1972 paper by Wilson and Fisher. Many of the articles review,
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Materials Processing by Cluster Ion Beams

History, Technology, and Applications

by Isao Yamada ...

Materials Processing by Cluster Ion Beams: History, Technology, and Applications discusses the contemporary physics, materials science, surface engineering issues, and nanotechnology capabilities of cluster beam processing.Written by the originator of the gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) concept, this book:Offers an overview of ion beam technologies, from the discovery of monomer ions to the ... Read more

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Materials Processing by Cluster Ion Beams: History, Technology, and Applications discusses the contemporary physics, materials science, surface engineering issues, and nanotechnology capabilities of cluster beam processing.Written by the originator of the gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) concept, this book:Offers an overview of ion beam technologies, from the discovery of monomer ions to the
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Introduction to Muon Spin Spectroscopy

Applications to Solid State and Material Sciences

by Alex Amato, Elvezio Morenzoni ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook serves as a comprehensive introduction to muon spin spectroscopy (µSR), offering a detailed exploration of how polarized positive muons can be employed as local probes to investigate material properties at the microscopic level. It provides a self-contained tutorial that begins by explaining the extraction of physical information from a µSR experiment and then proceeds to present ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This textbook serves as a comprehensive introduction to muon spin spectroscopy (µSR), offering a detailed exploration of how polarized positive muons can be employed as local probes to investigate material properties at the microscopic level. It provides a self-contained tutorial that begins by explaining the extraction of physical information from a µSR experiment and then proceeds to present
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Science and Technology of 2D MoS2

Edited by Dattatray J. Late, Chandra Sekhar Rout ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in 2D MoS2 materials synthesis, properties, and mimics of various applications. It covers a brief history of MoS2, its origin, properties, and applications in various fields such as optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, catalysis, energy storage and generation, nano-lubricants, etc. The book focuses on novel synthesis ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in 2D MoS2 materials synthesis, properties, and mimics of various applications. It covers a brief history of MoS2, its origin, properties, and applications in various fields such as optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, catalysis, energy storage and generation, nano-lubricants, etc. The book focuses on novel synthesis
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Ice Physics and the Natural Environment

Edited by John S. Wettlaufer, J.Gregory Dash, Norbert Untersteiner ...

Series Book 56 - Nato ASI Subseries I
The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations ... Read more

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The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations
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Ab Initio Studies on Superconductivity in Alkali-Doped Fullerides

by Yusuke Nomura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers high-transition temperature (Tc) s-wave superconductivity and the neighboring Mott insulating phase in alkali-doped fullerides. The author presents (1) a unified theoretical description of the phase diagram and (2) a nonempirical calculation of Tc. For these purposes, the author employs an extension of the DFT+DMFT (density-functional theory + dynamical mean-field theory). He ... Read more

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This book covers high-transition temperature (Tc) s-wave superconductivity and the neighboring Mott insulating phase in alkali-doped fullerides. The author presents (1) a unified theoretical description of the phase diagram and (2) a nonempirical calculation of Tc. For these purposes, the author employs an extension of the DFT+DMFT (density-functional theory + dynamical mean-field theory). He
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Magnetic Excitations and Geometric Confinement

Theory and simulations

by Gary Matthew Wysin ...

Series series IOP Expanding Physics
In this book, author Gary Wysin provides an overview of model systems and their behaviour and effects, and is intended for advanced students and researchers in physics, chemistry and engineering interested in confined magnetics. It is also suitable as an auxiliary text in a class on magnetism or solid state physics. Previous physics knowledge is expected, along with some basic knowledge of ... Read more

$107.99 USD

In this book, author Gary Wysin provides an overview of model systems and their behaviour and effects, and is intended for advanced students and researchers in physics, chemistry and engineering interested in confined magnetics. It is also suitable as an auxiliary text in a class on magnetism or solid state physics. Previous physics knowledge is expected, along with some basic knowledge of
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Neutron Imaging and Applications

A Reference for the Imaging Community

Edited by Ian S. Anderson, Hassina Z. Bilheux, Robert McGreevy ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the basics of neutron beam production in addition to the wide scope of techniques that enhance imaging application capabilities. An instructional overview of neutron sources, detectors, optics and spin-filters allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography and prospective applications available in ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the basics of neutron beam production in addition to the wide scope of techniques that enhance imaging application capabilities. An instructional overview of neutron sources, detectors, optics and spin-filters allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography and prospective applications available in
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Vortex, Molecular Spin and Nanovorticity

An Introduction

by Percival McCormack ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The subject of this book is the physics of vortices. A detailed analysis of the dynamics of vortices will be presented. The important topics of vorticity and molecular spin will be dealt with, including the electromagnetic analogy and quantization in superfluids. The effect of molecular spin on the dynamics of molecular nano-confined fluids using the extended Navier-Stokes equations will also be ... Read more

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The subject of this book is the physics of vortices. A detailed analysis of the dynamics of vortices will be presented. The important topics of vorticity and molecular spin will be dealt with, including the electromagnetic analogy and quantization in superfluids. The effect of molecular spin on the dynamics of molecular nano-confined fluids using the extended Navier-Stokes equations will also be
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Antenna Designs Using High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS)

by Shiban K. Koul, Karthikeya G. S. ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book introduces the design process using HFSS to realize practical antennas. An overview of the commercial software to solve antenna design problems is introduced. Choice of solver for the specific antenna type is also explored in this book. Insights about the applications of HFSS are also presented. Design flow with detailed reasoning for a generic antenna simulation is discussed, which ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book introduces the design process using HFSS to realize practical antennas. An overview of the commercial software to solve antenna design problems is introduced. Choice of solver for the specific antenna type is also explored in this book. Insights about the applications of HFSS are also presented. Design flow with detailed reasoning for a generic antenna simulation is discussed, which
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Nonlinear Sound Waves in Solids

by Xiaozhou Liu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the fundamental principles and analytical methods of nonlinear acoustics in solids, with a focus on the theories and applications of nonlinear acoustics in ultrasonic non-destructive testing and metamaterials. The text is designed to provide readers with a deep understanding of how nonlinear acoustic phenomena manifest in various material contexts, from crystalline structures ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book highlights the fundamental principles and analytical methods of nonlinear acoustics in solids, with a focus on the theories and applications of nonlinear acoustics in ultrasonic non-destructive testing and metamaterials. The text is designed to provide readers with a deep understanding of how nonlinear acoustic phenomena manifest in various material contexts, from crystalline structures
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"Más Allá del Espacio-Tiempo: Una Nueva Teoría Cuántica de la Gravedad"

by ROGELIO PEREZ CASADIEGO ...

¿Y si la gravedad no es una fuerza fundamental ni una curvatura del espacio-tiempo, sino un fenómeno emergente, nacido de principios cuánticos y termodinámicos? ¿Y si la misteriosa "materia oscura" no está compuesta por partículas exóticas, sino que es materia bariónica común en estados extremos de frío cuántico?En Una Teoría Efectiva de Gravedad Cuántica , el investigador Rogelio Pérez Casadiego ... Read more

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¿Y si la gravedad no es una fuerza fundamental ni una curvatura del espacio-tiempo, sino un fenómeno emergente, nacido de principios cuánticos y termodinámicos? ¿Y si la misteriosa "materia oscura" no está compuesta por partículas exóticas, sino que es materia bariónica común en estados extremos de frío cuántico?En Una Teoría Efectiva de Gravedad Cuántica , el investigador Rogelio Pérez Casadiego
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Polar Electronic Materials

by Yuriy Poplavko, Victor Kazmirenko ...

Polar Electronic Materials examines the complex and diverse manifestations of polar properties in electronic materials, presenting key concepts about their electrical, mechanical, and thermal effects. It explores the fundamental physics of polar materials through accessible models that explain unusual features of heat transfer, thermal expansion, and the interaction between polarization and ... Read more

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Polar Electronic Materials examines the complex and diverse manifestations of polar properties in electronic materials, presenting key concepts about their electrical, mechanical, and thermal effects. It explores the fundamental physics of polar materials through accessible models that explain unusual features of heat transfer, thermal expansion, and the interaction between polarization and
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Bismuth-Containing Compounds

Edited by Handong Li, Zhiming M. Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Bismuth-containing compounds comprise a relatively unexplored materials system that is expected to offer many unique and desirable optoelectronic, thermoelectric, and electronic properties for innovative device applications. This book serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and dissemination of the latest advances in novel areas of bismuth-containing compounds for materials and devices, and ... Read more

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Bismuth-containing compounds comprise a relatively unexplored materials system that is expected to offer many unique and desirable optoelectronic, thermoelectric, and electronic properties for innovative device applications. This book serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and dissemination of the latest advances in novel areas of bismuth-containing compounds for materials and devices, and
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Test Methods for Explosives

by Muhamed Suceska ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
It seems that there is no book that treats the measurement of the physical pa rameters of explosives as its only subject, although limited information is avail able in a number of books. Therefore, I have tried to bridge this gap in the lit erature with this book. A large number of various physical parameters have to be determined ex perimentally in order to test or characterise an explosive. ... Read more

$269.09 USD

It seems that there is no book that treats the measurement of the physical pa rameters of explosives as its only subject, although limited information is avail able in a number of books. Therefore, I have tried to bridge this gap in the lit erature with this book. A large number of various physical parameters have to be determined ex perimentally in order to test or characterise an explosive.
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The Physics of Deformation and Fracture of Polymers

by A. S. Argon ...

Demonstrating through examples, this book presents a mechanism-based perspective on the broad range of deformation and fracture response of solid polymers. It draws on the results of probing experiments and considers the similar mechanical responses of amorphous metals and inorganic compounds to develop advanced methodology for generating more precise forms of modelling. This, in turn, provides a ... Read more

$195.99 USD

Demonstrating through examples, this book presents a mechanism-based perspective on the broad range of deformation and fracture response of solid polymers. It draws on the results of probing experiments and considers the similar mechanical responses of amorphous metals and inorganic compounds to develop advanced methodology for generating more precise forms of modelling. This, in turn, provides a
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Clean Electricity From Photovoltaics (2nd Edition)

by Mary D Archer, Martin Andrew Green ...

Series Book 4 - Series On Photoconversion Of Solar Energy
The second edition of Clean Electricity from Photovoltaics, first published in 2001, provides an updated account of the underlying science, technology and market prospects for photovoltaics. All areas have advanced considerably in the decade since the first edition was published, which include: multi-crystalline silicon cell efficiencies having made impressive advances, thin-film CdTe cells having ... Read more

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The second edition of Clean Electricity from Photovoltaics, first published in 2001, provides an updated account of the underlying science, technology and market prospects for photovoltaics. All areas have advanced considerably in the decade since the first edition was published, which include: multi-crystalline silicon cell efficiencies having made impressive advances, thin-film CdTe cells having
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Advanced Power Rectifier Concepts

by B. Jayant Baliga ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
During the last decade, many new concepts have been proposed for improving the performance of power rectifiers and transistors. The results of this research are dispersed in the technical literature among journal articles and abstracts of conferences. Consequently, the information is not readily available to researchers and practicing engineers in the power device community. There is no cohesive ... Read more

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During the last decade, many new concepts have been proposed for improving the performance of power rectifiers and transistors. The results of this research are dispersed in the technical literature among journal articles and abstracts of conferences. Consequently, the information is not readily available to researchers and practicing engineers in the power device community. There is no cohesive
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Liquid-Crystal Nanomaterials

Tribology and Applications

by Sergey F. Ermakov, Nikolai K. Myshkin ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book discusses the tribological, rheological and optical properties of liquid-crystal nanomaterials as well as lubricant media. It also describes the formation of liquid-crystal materials and the application of cholesteric liquid-crystal compounds in technical friction units and in human and animal joints. Further, it shows the connection between the tribological and other physical properties ... Read more

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This book discusses the tribological, rheological and optical properties of liquid-crystal nanomaterials as well as lubricant media. It also describes the formation of liquid-crystal materials and the application of cholesteric liquid-crystal compounds in technical friction units and in human and animal joints. Further, it shows the connection between the tribological and other physical properties
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Nanotribology and Nanomechanics

An Introduction

Edited by Bharat Bhushan ...

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

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

by Gyaneshwar P. Srivastava ...

This fully updated second edition of The Physics of Phonons remains the most comprehensive theoretical discussion devoted to the study of phonons, a major area of condensed matter physics.It contains exciting new sections on phonon-related properties of solid surfaces, atomically thin materials (such as graphene and monolayer transition metal chalcogenides), in addition to nano- structures and ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This fully updated second edition of The Physics of Phonons remains the most comprehensive theoretical discussion devoted to the study of phonons, a major area of condensed matter physics.It contains exciting new sections on phonon-related properties of solid surfaces, atomically thin materials (such as graphene and monolayer transition metal chalcogenides), in addition to nano- structures and
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Nanoinformatics

Edited by Isao Tanaka ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This open access book brings out the state of the art on how informatics-based tools are used and expected to be used in nanomaterials research. There has been great progress in the area in which “big-data” generated by experiments or computations are fully utilized to accelerate discovery of new materials, key factors, and design rules. Data-intensive approaches play indispensable roles in ... Read more

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This open access book brings out the state of the art on how informatics-based tools are used and expected to be used in nanomaterials research. There has been great progress in the area in which “big-data” generated by experiments or computations are fully utilized to accelerate discovery of new materials, key factors, and design rules. Data-intensive approaches play indispensable roles in
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