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Non-Deterministic Phase Dynamics in Nanoparticles Enabled by Surface Energy

by Masaya Sakakibara ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis describes the development of in-situ cinematographic recording techniques for investigating phase dynamics using nanoparticles (NPs) as model systems. The suitable experimental platform realized the simultaneous high spatial and temporal resolution for in-situ observations of phase transitions. The impact of increased surface energy on phase stability in NPs drives phase dynamics under ... Read more

$230.99 CAD

This thesis describes the development of in-situ cinematographic recording techniques for investigating phase dynamics using nanoparticles (NPs) as model systems. The suitable experimental platform realized the simultaneous high spatial and temporal resolution for in-situ observations of phase transitions. The impact of increased surface energy on phase stability in NPs drives phase dynamics under
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Gauge Theories in Particle Physics, 40th Anniversary Edition: A Practical Introduction, Volume 2

Non-Abelian Gauge Theories: QCD and The Electroweak Theory, Fifth Edition

by Ian J R Aitchison, Anthony J.G. Hey ...

The fifth edition of this well-established, highly regarded two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results, especially in the areas of Higgs and top sector physics, as well as CP violation and neutrino oscillations. It offers an accessible and practical introduction to the three gauge theories ... Read more

$116.99 CAD

The fifth edition of this well-established, highly regarded two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results, especially in the areas of Higgs and top sector physics, as well as CP violation and neutrino oscillations. It offers an accessible and practical introduction to the three gauge theories
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The Vitreous State

Thermodynamics, Structure, Rheology, and Crystallization

by Ivan S. Gutzow, Jürn W.P. Schmelzer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book summarizes the experimental evidence and modern classical and theoretical approaches in understanding the vitreous state, from structural problems, over equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, to statistical physics. Glasses, and especially silicate glasses, are only the best known representatives of this particular physical state of matter. Other typical representatives include ... Read more

$306.99 CAD

This book summarizes the experimental evidence and modern classical and theoretical approaches in understanding the vitreous state, from structural problems, over equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, to statistical physics. Glasses, and especially silicate glasses, are only the best known representatives of this particular physical state of matter. Other typical representatives include
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Cryocoolers

Theory and Applications

Edited by Milind D. Atrey ...

Series series International Cryogenics Monograph Series
This book serves as an introduction to cryocooler technology and describes the principle applications of cryocoolers across a broad range of fields. It covers the specific requirements of these applications, and describes how the advantages and disadvantages of different cryocooler systems are taken into consideration. For example, Stirling coolers tend to be used only in space applications ... Read more

$217.99 CAD

This book serves as an introduction to cryocooler technology and describes the principle applications of cryocoolers across a broad range of fields. It covers the specific requirements of these applications, and describes how the advantages and disadvantages of different cryocooler systems are taken into consideration. For example, Stirling coolers tend to be used only in space applications
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60-GHz CMOS Phase-Locked Loops

by Hammad M. Cheema, Reza Mahmoudi, Arthur H.M. van Roermund ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Abstract This chapter lays the foundation for the work presented in latter chapters. The potential of 60 GHz frequency bands for high data rate wireless transfer is discussed and promising applications are enlisted. Furthermore, the challenges related to 60 GHz IC design are presented and the chapter concludes with an outline of the book. Keywords Wireless communication 60 GHz Millimeter wave ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Abstract This chapter lays the foundation for the work presented in latter chapters. The potential of 60 GHz frequency bands for high data rate wireless transfer is discussed and promising applications are enlisted. Furthermore, the challenges related to 60 GHz IC design are presented and the chapter concludes with an outline of the book. Keywords Wireless communication 60 GHz Millimeter wave
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Atomic Force Microscopy for Energy Research

Edited by Cai Shen ...

Series series Emerging Materials and Technologies
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar ... Read more

$116.99 CAD

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be used to analyze and measure the physical properties of all kinds of materials at nanoscale in the atmosphere, liquid phase, and ultra-high vacuum environment. It has become an important tool for nanoscience research. In this book, the basic principles of functional AFM techniques and their applications in energy materials—such as lithium-ion batteries, solar
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Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Technologies

Theory and Applications

Edited by Reenu Elizabeth John, Steffy Sara Varghese, Anoop Chandran, N. V. Unnikrishnan ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Technologies: Theory and Applications offers a comprehensive evaluation of recent advancements in materials and technologies utilised for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.This book provides a substantial theoretical foundation. In addition to discussing the synthesis and characterisation of different EMI shielding materials, it offers a ... Read more

$391.99 CAD

Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Technologies: Theory and Applications offers a comprehensive evaluation of recent advancements in materials and technologies utilised for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.This book provides a substantial theoretical foundation. In addition to discussing the synthesis and characterisation of different EMI shielding materials, it offers a
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Ternary Alloys Based on IV-VI and IV-VI2 Semiconductors

by Vasyl Tomashyk ...

IV-VI and IV-VI2 semiconductors are among the most interesting materials in semiconductor physics. The electrical properties of these semiconductors can also be tuned by adding impurity atoms. These semiconductors either have already found use or are promising materials for infrared sensors and sources, thermoelectric elements, solar cells, memory elements, etc. The basic characteristics of these ... Read more

$94.99 CAD

IV-VI and IV-VI2 semiconductors are among the most interesting materials in semiconductor physics. The electrical properties of these semiconductors can also be tuned by adding impurity atoms. These semiconductors either have already found use or are promising materials for infrared sensors and sources, thermoelectric elements, solar cells, memory elements, etc. The basic characteristics of these
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Gravitation

From the Hubble Length to the Planck Length

Edited by I. Ciufolini, E. Coccia, V. Gorini, N. Vittorio, R. Peron ...

Series series Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation
Although gravity is the dominant force of nature at large distances (from intermediate scales to the Hubble length), it is the weakest of forces in particle physics, though it is believed to become important again at very short scales (the Planck length). The conditions created in particle accelerators are similar to those at the time of the early ... Read more

$474.99 CAD

Although gravity is the dominant force of nature at large distances (from intermediate scales to the Hubble length), it is the weakest of forces in particle physics, though it is believed to become important again at very short scales (the Planck length). The conditions created in particle accelerators are similar to those at the time of the early
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Novel Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Materials

by Carlos P. Bergmann, Felipe Amorim Berutti, Annelise Kopp Alves ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Nanostructured materials have been largely studied in the last few years. They have great potential of applications in different fields such as materials science, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanic and medicine. Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials is a subject of great interest involving science, market, politicians, government and society. Based on results obtained by ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Nanostructured materials have been largely studied in the last few years. They have great potential of applications in different fields such as materials science, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanic and medicine. Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials is a subject of great interest involving science, market, politicians, government and society. Based on results obtained by
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One-Dimensional nanostructures

Electrospinning Technique and Unique Nanofibers

by Zhenyu Li, Ce Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Electrospinning Technique and Unique Nanofibers is a comprehensive book depicting the electrospinning technique and related 1D unique electrospun nanofibers. The first part of the book focuses on electrospinning technique, with chapters describing Electrospinning setup, electrospinning theories, and related working parameter. The second part of the book describes in ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Electrospinning Technique and Unique Nanofibers is a comprehensive book depicting the electrospinning technique and related 1D unique electrospun nanofibers. The first part of the book focuses on electrospinning technique, with chapters describing Electrospinning setup, electrospinning theories, and related working parameter. The second part of the book describes in
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Superplasticity

Common Basis for a Near-Ubiquitous Phenomenon

by K. A. Padmanabhan, S. Balasivanandha Prabu, R. R. Mulyukov, Ayrat Nazarov, R. M. Imayev, S. Ghosh Chowdhury ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book combines the perspectives of materials science of Superplasticity, on the one hand, and those of design and mechanics, on the other, in order to provide a holistic view of materials, design, mechanics and performance which will lead to useful solutions of societal benefits, in addition to providing great intellectual challenges. After considering the experimental evidence for ... Read more

$217.79 CAD

This book combines the perspectives of materials science of Superplasticity, on the one hand, and those of design and mechanics, on the other, in order to provide a holistic view of materials, design, mechanics and performance which will lead to useful solutions of societal benefits, in addition to providing great intellectual challenges. After considering the experimental evidence for
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Theory of Charge Transport in Carbon Electronic Materials

by Chenchen Song, Zhigang Shuai, Linjun Wang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Mechanism of charge transport in organic solids has been an issue of intensive interests and debates for over 50 years, not only because of the applications in printing electronics, but also because of the great challenges in understanding the electronic processes in complex systems. With the fast developments of both electronic structure theory and the computational technology, the dream of ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

Mechanism of charge transport in organic solids has been an issue of intensive interests and debates for over 50 years, not only because of the applications in printing electronics, but also because of the great challenges in understanding the electronic processes in complex systems. With the fast developments of both electronic structure theory and the computational technology, the dream of
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The BCS-BEC Crossover and the Unitary Fermi Gas

Edited by Wilhelm Zwerger ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Recent experimental and theoretical progress has elucidated the tunable crossover, in ultracold Fermi gases, from BCS-type superconductors to BEC-type superfluids.The BCS-BEC Crossover and the Unitary Fermi Gas is a collaborative effort by leading international experts to provide an up-to-date introduction and a comprehensive overview of current research in this fast-moving field.It is now ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

Recent experimental and theoretical progress has elucidated the tunable crossover, in ultracold Fermi gases, from BCS-type superconductors to BEC-type superfluids.The BCS-BEC Crossover and the Unitary Fermi Gas is a collaborative effort by leading international experts to provide an up-to-date introduction and a comprehensive overview of current research in this fast-moving field.It is now
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Computational Methods in Surface and Colloid Science

Edited by Malgorzata Borowko ...

Series series Surfactant Science
This volume presents computer simulation methods and mathematical modelling of physical processes used in surface science research. It offers in-depth analysis of advanced theoretical approaches to behaviours of fluids in contact with porous, semiporous and nonporous solid surfaces. The book also explores interfacial systems for a wide variety of p ... Read more

$515.32 CAD

This volume presents computer simulation methods and mathematical modelling of physical processes used in surface science research. It offers in-depth analysis of advanced theoretical approaches to behaviours of fluids in contact with porous, semiporous and nonporous solid surfaces. The book also explores interfacial systems for a wide variety of p
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Dynamical Heterogeneities in Glasses, Colloids, and Granular Media

Edited by Ludovic Berthier, Giulio Biroli, Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Luca Cipelletti, Wim van Saarloos ...

Series Book 150 - International Series of Monographs on Physics
Most of the solid materials we use in everyday life, from plastics to cosmetic gels exist under a non-crystalline, amorphous form: they are glasses. Yet, we are still seeking a fundamental explanation as to what glasses really are and to why they form. In this book, we survey the most recent theoretical and experimental research dealing with glassy physics, from molecular to colloidal glasses and ... Read more

$108.79 CAD

Most of the solid materials we use in everyday life, from plastics to cosmetic gels exist under a non-crystalline, amorphous form: they are glasses. Yet, we are still seeking a fundamental explanation as to what glasses really are and to why they form. In this book, we survey the most recent theoretical and experimental research dealing with glassy physics, from molecular to colloidal glasses and
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Gold Nanoparticles

Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications

by Arnold C. Alguno, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Gerard G. Dumancas, Arnold A. Lubguban, Roberto M. Malaluan, Rolen Brian P. Rivera ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights an in-depth exploration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), emphasizing sustainable, "green" synthesis methods that address both scientific and environmental challenges. This comprehensive guide is designed for researchers, students, and professionals in nanotechnology, detailing the synthesis, characterization, and versatile applications of AuNPs across fields such as biomedicine, ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book highlights an in-depth exploration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), emphasizing sustainable, "green" synthesis methods that address both scientific and environmental challenges. This comprehensive guide is designed for researchers, students, and professionals in nanotechnology, detailing the synthesis, characterization, and versatile applications of AuNPs across fields such as biomedicine,
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Biomimetics

Bioinspired Hierarchical-Structured Surfaces for Green Science and Technology

by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an overview of the general field of biomimetics - lessons from nature. It presents various examples of biomimetics, including roughness-induced superomniphobic surfaces which provide functionality of commercial interest. The major focus in the book is on lotus effect, rose petal effect, shark skin effect, and gecko adhesion. For each example, the book first presents ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

This book presents an overview of the general field of biomimetics - lessons from nature. It presents various examples of biomimetics, including roughness-induced superomniphobic surfaces which provide functionality of commercial interest. The major focus in the book is on lotus effect, rose petal effect, shark skin effect, and gecko adhesion. For each example, the book first presents
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Dynamics of Josephson Junctions and Circuits

by Konstantin K. Likharev ...

This monograph offers a detailed description of the statistics, dynamics and statics of Josephson junctions. Particular emphasis is placed on the dynamics of new circuits and analog and digital devices using single quanta of magnetic flux. ... Read more

$1,442.90 CAD

This monograph offers a detailed description of the statistics, dynamics and statics of Josephson junctions. Particular emphasis is placed on the dynamics of new circuits and analog and digital devices using single quanta of magnetic flux.
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Compound Semiconductors 2001

Edited by Y Arakawa, Y. Hirayama, K Kishino, H Yamaguchi ...

Series series Institute of Physics Conference Series
An international perspective on recent research, Compound Semiconductors 2001 provides an overview of important developments in III-V compound semiconductors, such as GaAs, InP, and GaN; II-VI compounds, such as ZnSe and CdTe; and IV-IV compounds, such as SiC and SiGe. The book contains 139 papers arranged in chapters on electronic devices, optical ... Read more

$1,003.16 CAD

An international perspective on recent research, Compound Semiconductors 2001 provides an overview of important developments in III-V compound semiconductors, such as GaAs, InP, and GaN; II-VI compounds, such as ZnSe and CdTe; and IV-IV compounds, such as SiC and SiGe. The book contains 139 papers arranged in chapters on electronic devices, optical
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Lepton and Baryon Number Violation in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Lepton and Baryon Number Violation (Lepton-Baryon 98), European Centre for Theoretical Studies (ECT), Trento, Italy, 2

Edited by H. V. Klapdor-Kleingrothaus, I.V Krivosheina ...

Bringing together leading researchers from particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, Lepton and Baryon Number Violation in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology presents reviews of current theoretical ideas, experimental results, and future perspectives in this topical field. The book covers areas related to baryon number (B) and lepton ... Read more

$1,099.35 CAD

Bringing together leading researchers from particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, Lepton and Baryon Number Violation in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology presents reviews of current theoretical ideas, experimental results, and future perspectives in this topical field. The book covers areas related to baryon number (B) and lepton
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Dislocations in Solids

Edited by Hiroshi Suzuki, Koji Sumino, Shin Takeuchi, Toshiyuki Ninomiya ...

This volume comprises the Proceedings of the Yamada Conference IX on Dislocations in Solids, held in August 1984 in Tokyo. The purpose of the conference was two-fold: firstly to evaluate the increasing data on basic properties of dislocations and their interaction with other types of defects in solids and, secondly, to increase understanding of the material properties brought about by dislocation ... Read more

$322.92 CAD

This volume comprises the Proceedings of the Yamada Conference IX on Dislocations in Solids, held in August 1984 in Tokyo. The purpose of the conference was two-fold: firstly to evaluate the increasing data on basic properties of dislocations and their interaction with other types of defects in solids and, secondly, to increase understanding of the material properties brought about by dislocation
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Laser Physics

From Principles to Practical Work in the Lab

by Marc Eichhorn ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook originates from a lecture course in laser physics at the Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). A main goal in the conception of this textbook was to describe the fundamentals of lasers in a uniform and especially lab-oriented notation and formulation as well as many currently well-known laser types, becoming more and more important ... Read more

$83.29 CAD

This textbook originates from a lecture course in laser physics at the Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). A main goal in the conception of this textbook was to describe the fundamentals of lasers in a uniform and especially lab-oriented notation and formulation as well as many currently well-known laser types, becoming more and more important
... Read more
Physics of Semiconductor Devices

by Massimo Rudan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the basic physics of semiconductors, including the hierarchy of transport models, and connects the theory with the functioning of actual semiconductor devices. Details are worked out carefully and derived from the basic physics, while keeping the internal coherence of the concepts and explaining various levels of approximation. Examples are based on silicon due to its ... Read more

$93.49 CAD

This book describes the basic physics of semiconductors, including the hierarchy of transport models, and connects the theory with the functioning of actual semiconductor devices. Details are worked out carefully and derived from the basic physics, while keeping the internal coherence of the concepts and explaining various levels of approximation. Examples are based on silicon due to its
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