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Points, Lines, and Surfaces at Criticality

by Edoardo Lauria ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis offers a fascinating journey through various non-perturbative aspects of Conformal Theories, in particular focusing on the Conformal Bootstrap Programme and its extensions to theories with various degrees of symmetry. Because of the preeminent role of Conformal Theories in Nature, as well as the great generality of the results here obtained, this analysis directly applies to many ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis offers a fascinating journey through various non-perturbative aspects of Conformal Theories, in particular focusing on the Conformal Bootstrap Programme and its extensions to theories with various degrees of symmetry. Because of the preeminent role of Conformal Theories in Nature, as well as the great generality of the results here obtained, this analysis directly applies to many
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Hands-On Accelerator Physics Using MATLAB®

by Volker Ziemann ...

Awarded one of BookAuthority's best new Particle Physics books in 2019!Hands-On Accelerator Physics Using MATLAB® provides an introduction into the design and operational issues of a wide range of particle accelerators, from ion-implanters to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Many aspects from the design of beam optical systems and magnets, to the subsystems for acceleration, beam diagnostics, ... Read more

$66.99 USD

Awarded one of BookAuthority's best new Particle Physics books in 2019!Hands-On Accelerator Physics Using MATLAB® provides an introduction into the design and operational issues of a wide range of particle accelerators, from ion-implanters to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Many aspects from the design of beam optical systems and magnets, to the subsystems for acceleration, beam diagnostics,
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Dynamics in Geometrical Confinement

Edited by Friedrich Kremer ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book describes the dynamics of low molecular weight and polymeric molecules when they are constrained under conditions of geometrical confinement. It covers geometrical confinement in different dimensionalities:(i) in nanometer thin layers or self supporting films (1-dimensional confinement)(ii) in pores or tubes with nanometric diameters (2-dimensional confinement)(iii) as micelles embedded ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book describes the dynamics of low molecular weight and polymeric molecules when they are constrained under conditions of geometrical confinement. It covers geometrical confinement in different dimensionalities:(i) in nanometer thin layers or self supporting films (1-dimensional confinement)(ii) in pores or tubes with nanometric diameters (2-dimensional confinement)(iii) as micelles embedded
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Superconductivity

Basics and Applications to Magnets

by R.G. Sharma ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the basics and applications of superconducting magnets. It explains the phenomenon of superconductivity, theories of superconductivity, type II superconductors and high-temperature cuprate superconductors. The main focus of the book is on the application to superconducting magnets to accelerators and fusion reactors and other applications of superconducting magnets. The thermal ... Read more

$125.99 USD

This book presents the basics and applications of superconducting magnets. It explains the phenomenon of superconductivity, theories of superconductivity, type II superconductors and high-temperature cuprate superconductors. The main focus of the book is on the application to superconducting magnets to accelerators and fusion reactors and other applications of superconducting magnets. The thermal
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Microstructure and Properties of Micro- and Nanoscale Materials, Films, and Coatings (NAP 2019)

Selected Articles from the International Conference on Nanomaterials: Applications and Properties, (NAP 2019)

Edited by Alexander D. Pogrebnjak, Oleksandr Bondar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the findings of experimental and theoretical (including first-principles molecular dynamics simulation) studies of nanostructured and nanocomposite metal-based materials, and nanoscale multilayer coatings fabricated by physical or chemical vapor deposition, magnetron sputtering, electrospark alloying, ionic layer absorption, contact melting, and high-current electron beam ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents the findings of experimental and theoretical (including first-principles molecular dynamics simulation) studies of nanostructured and nanocomposite metal-based materials, and nanoscale multilayer coatings fabricated by physical or chemical vapor deposition, magnetron sputtering, electrospark alloying, ionic layer absorption, contact melting, and high-current electron beam
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Engineering Crystal Habit

Applications of Polymorphism and Microstexture Learning from Nature

Edited by Fumitaro Ishikawa, Hiroaki Ohfuji, Jun Kawano, Tetsuya Tohei ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book compiles reviews of both fundamental and applied research in physics and materials science, focusing on the existence, formation mechanisms, and artificial synthesis of versatile, nature-inspired crystals. It aims to highlight the development and application of advanced crystals with novel polymorphism and microtextures, resulting in the innovation of completely new and unexpected ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book compiles reviews of both fundamental and applied research in physics and materials science, focusing on the existence, formation mechanisms, and artificial synthesis of versatile, nature-inspired crystals. It aims to highlight the development and application of advanced crystals with novel polymorphism and microtextures, resulting in the innovation of completely new and unexpected
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Thin Film Physics And Devices: Fundamental Mechanism, Materials And Applications For Thin Films

by Jianguo Zhu, Xiaohong Zhu, Hong Liu, Jie Xing ...

Thin films have an extremely broad range of applications from electronics and optics to new materials and devices. Collaborative and multidisciplinary efforts from physicists, materials scientists, engineers and others have established and advanced a field with key pillars constituting (i) the synthesis and processing of thin films, (ii) the understanding of physical properties in relation to the ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Thin films have an extremely broad range of applications from electronics and optics to new materials and devices. Collaborative and multidisciplinary efforts from physicists, materials scientists, engineers and others have established and advanced a field with key pillars constituting (i) the synthesis and processing of thin films, (ii) the understanding of physical properties in relation to the
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Werkstoffkunde für Ingenieure

Grundlagen, Anwendung, Prüfung

by Eberhard Roos, Karl Maile ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Der InhaltNach einer Einführung in die Grundlagen der Werkstoffwissenschaft werden die Anwendungsaspekte behandelt. Insbesondere die Gesetzmäßigkeiten der mechanischen Eigenschaften und das Verhalten von Werkstoffgruppen unter unterschiedlichen Umgebungs- und Belastungsbedingungen werden erläutert. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Darstellung der technischen Gebrauchseigenschaften der ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Der InhaltNach einer Einführung in die Grundlagen der Werkstoffwissenschaft werden die Anwendungsaspekte behandelt. Insbesondere die Gesetzmäßigkeiten der mechanischen Eigenschaften und das Verhalten von Werkstoffgruppen unter unterschiedlichen Umgebungs- und Belastungsbedingungen werden erläutert. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Darstellung der technischen Gebrauchseigenschaften der
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Effective Field Theories

by Alexey A Petrov, Andrew E Blechman ...

This book is a broad-based text intended to help the growing student body interested in constructing and applying methods of effective field theory to solve problems in their research. It begins with a review of using symmetries to identify the relevant degrees of freedom in a problem, and then presents a variety of methods that can be used to construct various effective theories. A detailed ... Read more

$42.99 USD

This book is a broad-based text intended to help the growing student body interested in constructing and applying methods of effective field theory to solve problems in their research. It begins with a review of using symmetries to identify the relevant degrees of freedom in a problem, and then presents a variety of methods that can be used to construct various effective theories. A detailed
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Introduction to the Physics of Matter

Basic Atomic, Molecular, and Solid-State Physics

by Nicola Manini ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This is the second edition of a well-received book. It provides an up-to-date, concise review of essential topics in the physics of matter, from atoms and molecules to solids, including elements of statistical mechanics. It features over 160 completely revised and enhanced figures illustrating the main physical concepts and the fundamental experimental facts, and discusses selected experiments, ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This is the second edition of a well-received book. It provides an up-to-date, concise review of essential topics in the physics of matter, from atoms and molecules to solids, including elements of statistical mechanics. It features over 160 completely revised and enhanced figures illustrating the main physical concepts and the fundamental experimental facts, and discusses selected experiments,
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Thz Dynamics Of Liquids Probed By Inelastic X-ray Scattering, The

by Alessandro Cunsolo ...

Since its development toward the end of the past millennium, high-resolution Inelastic X-Ray Scattering (IXS) has substantially improved our knowledge of the collective dynamics of liquids at mesoscopic scales, that is, over distances and time-lapses approaching those typical of first neighboring atoms' interactions. However, despite the undoubted scientific relevance and the rapid evolution ... Read more

$84.99 USD

Since its development toward the end of the past millennium, high-resolution Inelastic X-Ray Scattering (IXS) has substantially improved our knowledge of the collective dynamics of liquids at mesoscopic scales, that is, over distances and time-lapses approaching those typical of first neighboring atoms' interactions. However, despite the undoubted scientific relevance and the rapid evolution
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Computer Algebra and Materials Physics

A Practical Guidebook to Group Theoretical Computations in Materials Science

by Akihito Kikuchi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is intended as an introductory lecture in material physics, in which the modern computational group theory and the electronic structure calculation are in collaboration.The first part explains how to use computer algebra for applications in solid-state simulation, based on the GAP computer algebra package. Computer algebra enables us to easily obtain various group theoretical properties, ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book is intended as an introductory lecture in material physics, in which the modern computational group theory and the electronic structure calculation are in collaboration.The first part explains how to use computer algebra for applications in solid-state simulation, based on the GAP computer algebra package. Computer algebra enables us to easily obtain various group theoretical properties,
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Issue #14 Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletter

Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters, #9

by Dr Emma Talbot ...

Series Book 9 - Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters
Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications. This issue (#14) includes reports on a visit to Warners Midland Printers, a visit to CPI, National Printable Electronics Centre, an exhibition, 'Under Pressure', by printmaking staff at the University of the West of England and from the PGS Student Conference, 'Printing for the Future 2020' held on ... Read more

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Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications. This issue (#14) includes reports on a visit to Warners Midland Printers, a visit to CPI, National Printable Electronics Centre, an exhibition, 'Under Pressure', by printmaking staff at the University of the West of England and from the PGS Student Conference, 'Printing for the Future 2020' held on
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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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Nanomaterials

Synthesis and Applications

Edited by Dheeraj Kumar Singh, Ambesh Dixit ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book examines the impact and scope of nanotechnology in various sectors. It begins with a historical context for understanding the application of optoelectronics and discussing its role in modern technology. The book highlights ecological remediation techniques discussing the critical role of nanotechnology in addressing environmental challenges and restoring ecosystems. The book presents ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book examines the impact and scope of nanotechnology in various sectors. It begins with a historical context for understanding the application of optoelectronics and discussing its role in modern technology. The book highlights ecological remediation techniques discussing the critical role of nanotechnology in addressing environmental challenges and restoring ecosystems. The book presents
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Light-Sensitive Polymeric Nanoparticles Based on Photo-Cleavable Chromophores

by Daniel Klinger ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The triggered release of functional compounds from such polymeric carriers as micelles, nanoparticles or nanogels is a rapidly developing and highly versatile concept which is expected to be one of the key approaches to future therapeutics. In his thesis, Daniel Klinger highlights the approach of stimuli-responsive microgels for such applications and discusses why especially light as a trigger has ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The triggered release of functional compounds from such polymeric carriers as micelles, nanoparticles or nanogels is a rapidly developing and highly versatile concept which is expected to be one of the key approaches to future therapeutics. In his thesis, Daniel Klinger highlights the approach of stimuli-responsive microgels for such applications and discusses why especially light as a trigger has
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Optical Coatings

Material Aspects in Theory and Practice

by Olaf Stenzel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Optical coatings, i.e. multilayer stacks composed from a certain number of thin individual layers, are an essential part of any optical system necessary to tailor the properties of the optical surfaces. Hereby, the performance of any optical coating is defined by a well-balanced interplay between the properties of the individual coating materials and the geometrical parameters (such as film ... Read more

$152.99 USD

Optical coatings, i.e. multilayer stacks composed from a certain number of thin individual layers, are an essential part of any optical system necessary to tailor the properties of the optical surfaces. Hereby, the performance of any optical coating is defined by a well-balanced interplay between the properties of the individual coating materials and the geometrical parameters (such as film
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Quantum Criticality In Condensed Matter: Phenomena, Materials And Ideas In Theory And Experiment - 50th Karpacz Winter School Of Theoretical Physics

by Janusz Jedrzejewski ...

This volume comprises 8 articles written by lecturers of 50th Karpacz Winter School of Theoretical Physics and their collaborators. The contributing lecturers are outstanding researchers, and experts in various fields of physics, in particular in condensed matter, quantum phase transitions and quantum critical phenomena. The articles reflect the contents of the lectures given for school ... Read more

$51.99 USD

This volume comprises 8 articles written by lecturers of 50th Karpacz Winter School of Theoretical Physics and their collaborators. The contributing lecturers are outstanding researchers, and experts in various fields of physics, in particular in condensed matter, quantum phase transitions and quantum critical phenomena. The articles reflect the contents of the lectures given for school
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A First Example of a Lyotropic Smectic C* Analog Phase

Design, Properties and Chirality Effects

by Johanna. R Bruckner ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this thesis Johanna Bruckner reports the discovery of the lyotropic counterpart of the thermotropic SmC* phase, which has become famous as the only spontaneously polarized, ferroelectric fluid in nature. By means of polarizing optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction and electro-optic experiments she firmly establishes aspects of the structure of the novel lyotropic liquid crystalline phase and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

In this thesis Johanna Bruckner reports the discovery of the lyotropic counterpart of the thermotropic SmC* phase, which has become famous as the only spontaneously polarized, ferroelectric fluid in nature. By means of polarizing optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction and electro-optic experiments she firmly establishes aspects of the structure of the novel lyotropic liquid crystalline phase and
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Ferroic Crystal Domains, Walls, and Phase Fronts

by Jean Bornarel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book explores ferroic crystals, focusing on the intricate relationship between their macroscopic properties and microscopic phenomena. Ferroic materials, characterized by hysteresis cycles that link magnetization, polarization, and deformation to their respective fields, are pivotal in understanding and advancing various technological applications.For the first time, this volume presents ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book explores ferroic crystals, focusing on the intricate relationship between their macroscopic properties and microscopic phenomena. Ferroic materials, characterized by hysteresis cycles that link magnetization, polarization, and deformation to their respective fields, are pivotal in understanding and advancing various technological applications.For the first time, this volume presents
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Laboratory Micro-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Instrumentation and Applications

by Michael Haschke ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Micro-X-ray fluorescence offers the possibility for a position- sensitive and non-destructive analysis that can be used for the analysis of non-homogeneous materials and layer systems. This analytical technique has shown a dynamic development in the last 15 years and is used for the analysis of small particles, inclusions, of elemental distributions for a wide range of different applications both ... Read more

$143.99 USD

Micro-X-ray fluorescence offers the possibility for a position- sensitive and non-destructive analysis that can be used for the analysis of non-homogeneous materials and layer systems. This analytical technique has shown a dynamic development in the last 15 years and is used for the analysis of small particles, inclusions, of elemental distributions for a wide range of different applications both
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Photocatalytic Semiconductors

Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications

Edited by Aracely Hernández-Ramírez, Iliana Medina-Ramírez ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This critical volume examines the different methods used for the synthesis of a great number of photocatalysts, including TiO2, ZnO and other modified semiconductors, as well as characterization techniques used for determining the optical, structural and morphological properties of the semiconducting materials. Additionally, the authors discuss photoelectrochemical methods for determining the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This critical volume examines the different methods used for the synthesis of a great number of photocatalysts, including TiO2, ZnO and other modified semiconductors, as well as characterization techniques used for determining the optical, structural and morphological properties of the semiconducting materials. Additionally, the authors discuss photoelectrochemical methods for determining the
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Thermal Conductivity Measurements in Atomically Thin Materials and Devices

by T. Serkan Kasirga ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book assesses the thermal feasibility of using materials with atomically thin layers such as graphene and the transition metal dichalcogenides family in electronics and optoelectronics applications. The focus is on thermal conductivity measurement techniques currently available for the investigation of thermal performance at the material and device level. In addition to providing detailed ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book assesses the thermal feasibility of using materials with atomically thin layers such as graphene and the transition metal dichalcogenides family in electronics and optoelectronics applications. The focus is on thermal conductivity measurement techniques currently available for the investigation of thermal performance at the material and device level. In addition to providing detailed
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The Difference Electron Nanoscope

Methods and Applications

Edited by Werner Lottermoser ...

This book deals with the difference electron nanoscope (DEN), whose principles have been invented and realised by the book author. The DEN is based on a smart combination of diffractometric and spectroscopic data and uses a visualisation of three-dimensional difference electron densities (in our case stemming from 3d orbitals) in order to obtain the key quantity involved, the electric field ... Read more

$149.99 USD

This book deals with the difference electron nanoscope (DEN), whose principles have been invented and realised by the book author. The DEN is based on a smart combination of diffractometric and spectroscopic data and uses a visualisation of three-dimensional difference electron densities (in our case stemming from 3d orbitals) in order to obtain the key quantity involved, the electric field
... Read more

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