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Emerging Energy Materials

Applications and Challenges

Edited by Govind Nair, H Nagabhushana, Nirupama Dhoble, Sanjay J. Dhoble ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Emerging Energy Materials: Applications and Challenges guides the reader through materials used in progressive energy systems.It tackles their use in energy storage across solar, bio, geothermal, wind, fossil, hydrogen, nuclear, and thermal energy. Specific chapters are dedicated to energy reaping systems currently in development. This book contributes to the current literature by highlighting ... Read more

$65.99 USD

Emerging Energy Materials: Applications and Challenges guides the reader through materials used in progressive energy systems.It tackles their use in energy storage across solar, bio, geothermal, wind, fossil, hydrogen, nuclear, and thermal energy. Specific chapters are dedicated to energy reaping systems currently in development. This book contributes to the current literature by highlighting
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Military Pyrotechnics

Principles and Practices

by Ajoy K. Bose ...

This book covers military pyrotechnics characteristics, sensitivity, combustion, performance parameters, ingredients and their behaviour, various pyrotechnic compositions and their manufacturing methods, filling, pressing and assembly of ammunition and so forth. Divided into two broader sections, namely military pyrotechnic compositions and military pyrotechnic ammunitions and devices, it provides ... Read more

$82.99 USD

This book covers military pyrotechnics characteristics, sensitivity, combustion, performance parameters, ingredients and their behaviour, various pyrotechnic compositions and their manufacturing methods, filling, pressing and assembly of ammunition and so forth. Divided into two broader sections, namely military pyrotechnic compositions and military pyrotechnic ammunitions and devices, it provides
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Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials

by Pradeep Fulay, Jung-Kun Lee ...

This book integrates materials science with other engineering subjects such as physics, chemistry and electrical engineering. The authors discuss devices and technologies used by the electronics, magnetics and photonics industries and offer a perspective on the manufacturing technologies used in device fabrication. The new addition includes chapters on optical properties and devices and addresses ... Read more

$189.99 USD

This book integrates materials science with other engineering subjects such as physics, chemistry and electrical engineering. The authors discuss devices and technologies used by the electronics, magnetics and photonics industries and offer a perspective on the manufacturing technologies used in device fabrication. The new addition includes chapters on optical properties and devices and addresses
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Theory of Strongly Correlated Systems

An Introduction to Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev Model

by Rishabh Jha ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides an analytically tractable framework for exploring strongly correlated quantum systems beyond conventional paradigms such as Landau’s Fermi liquid theory. This book offers a pedagogical and self-contained introduction to SYK physics, emphasizing its role in describing strange metals—systems with linear-in-temperature resistivity, Planckian dissipation, and quasiparticle breakdown ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This book provides an analytically tractable framework for exploring strongly correlated quantum systems beyond conventional paradigms such as Landau’s Fermi liquid theory. This book offers a pedagogical and self-contained introduction to SYK physics, emphasizing its role in describing strange metals—systems with linear-in-temperature resistivity, Planckian dissipation, and quasiparticle breakdown
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Elementary Excitations In Solids

by David Pines ...

Series series Frontiers in Physics
This text continues to fill the need to communicate the present view of a solid as a system of interacting particles which, under suitable circumstances, behaves like a collection of nearly independent elementary excitations. In addition to introducing basic concepts, the author frequently refers to experimental data. Usually, both the basic theory and the applications discussed deal with the ... Read more

$94.99 USD

This text continues to fill the need to communicate the present view of a solid as a system of interacting particles which, under suitable circumstances, behaves like a collection of nearly independent elementary excitations. In addition to introducing basic concepts, the author frequently refers to experimental data. Usually, both the basic theory and the applications discussed deal with the
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The Higgs Hunter's Guide

by John F. Gunion ...

The Higgs Hunter's Guide is a definitive and comprehensive guide to the physics of Higgs bosons. In particular, it discusses the extended Higgs sectors required by those recent theoretical approaches that go beyond the Standard Model, including supersymmetry and superstring-inspired models. ... Read more

$91.99 USD

The Higgs Hunter's Guide is a definitive and comprehensive guide to the physics of Higgs bosons. In particular, it discusses the extended Higgs sectors required by those recent theoretical approaches that go beyond the Standard Model, including supersymmetry and superstring-inspired models.
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Introductory Nanoelectronics

Physical Theory and Device Analysis

by Vinod Kumar Khanna ...

This introductory text develops the reader’s fundamental understanding of core principles and experimental aspects underlying the operation of nanoelectronic devices. The author makes a thorough and systematic presentation of electron transport in quantum-confined systems such as quantum dots, quantum wires, and quantum wells together withLandauer-Büttiker formalism and non-equilibrium Green’s ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This introductory text develops the reader’s fundamental understanding of core principles and experimental aspects underlying the operation of nanoelectronic devices. The author makes a thorough and systematic presentation of electron transport in quantum-confined systems such as quantum dots, quantum wires, and quantum wells together withLandauer-Büttiker formalism and non-equilibrium Green’s
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Evolution

Classical Philosophy Meets Quantum Science

by Somnath Bhattacharyya ...

This book reconceptualizes the ancient philosophy of 'dualism' and a 'trinity' applied to classical and quantum nonequilibrium phenomena. In addition to classical mechanics and electrodynamics, a remarkable connection of this philosophy with quantum mechanics is established, which can be useful for quantum computing and the development of quantum artificial intelligence. Packed with the recent ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This book reconceptualizes the ancient philosophy of 'dualism' and a 'trinity' applied to classical and quantum nonequilibrium phenomena. In addition to classical mechanics and electrodynamics, a remarkable connection of this philosophy with quantum mechanics is established, which can be useful for quantum computing and the development of quantum artificial intelligence. Packed with the recent
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Applications of Contemporary Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion

by Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Uyiosa Osagie Aigbe ...

Applications of Contemporary Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion discusses the applications of contemporary nanomaterials for advanced energy storage and conversion such as supercapacitors, Li-ion batteries, and fuel cells. Due to their unique properties and structure, including high surface area, electron conductivity, capacitance, energy density, charge-discharge, cycle ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Applications of Contemporary Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion discusses the applications of contemporary nanomaterials for advanced energy storage and conversion such as supercapacitors, Li-ion batteries, and fuel cells. Due to their unique properties and structure, including high surface area, electron conductivity, capacitance, energy density, charge-discharge, cycle
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Boron Nitride Nanostructures

Applications in Energy and Healthcare

by Indranil Lahiri, Amrita De Adhikari, Souvik Ghosh, Rita Joshi, Satish Jaiswal, Debrupa Lahiri ...

Series series Emerging Materials and Technologies
This book gives a focused view of boron nitride (BN) nanostructures, including their structure, synthesis, properties, and various energy and healthcare-related applications. It covers varied dimensional structures of BN, along with other crystalline phases, and important properties of all these structures. It also covers different synthesis routes for all types of BN nanostructures, functional ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This book gives a focused view of boron nitride (BN) nanostructures, including their structure, synthesis, properties, and various energy and healthcare-related applications. It covers varied dimensional structures of BN, along with other crystalline phases, and important properties of all these structures. It also covers different synthesis routes for all types of BN nanostructures, functional
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Unravelling the Power of 2D Materials

Revolutionizing Flexible Devices

Edited by Ram K. Gupta ...

Series series Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Exploring the properties of 2D materials has become a focal point in the realm of flexible devices, driven by their exceptional optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics. From electronics to sensors, these materials are transforming industries with their diverse applications.Topics include fundamentals, manufacturing and challenges, biomedical applications, and flexible ... Read more

$285.99 USD

Exploring the properties of 2D materials has become a focal point in the realm of flexible devices, driven by their exceptional optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics. From electronics to sensors, these materials are transforming industries with their diverse applications.Topics include fundamentals, manufacturing and challenges, biomedical applications, and flexible
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Applications of Laser-Driven Particle Acceleration

Edited by Paul Bolton, Katia Parodi, Jörg Schreiber ...

The first book of its kind to highlight the unique capabilities of laser-driven acceleration and its diverse potential,***Applications of Laser-Driven Particle Acceleration***presents the basic understanding of acceleration concepts and envisioned prospects for selected applications. As the main focus, this new book explores exciting and diverse application possibilities, with emphasis on those ... Read more

$73.99 USD

The first book of its kind to highlight the unique capabilities of laser-driven acceleration and its diverse potential,***Applications of Laser-Driven Particle Acceleration***presents the basic understanding of acceleration concepts and envisioned prospects for selected applications. As the main focus, this new book explores exciting and diverse application possibilities, with emphasis on those
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Relativistic Magnetrons

by Igor Vintizenko ...

The first experiments with relativistic magnetrons (PM), resulted in notable results, in the USA – Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the USSR - Institute of Applied Physics. Academy of Sciences of the USSR (Gorky), and the Nuclear Physics Research Institute at the Tomsk State University, hundreds of megawatts to several gigawatts with an efficiency of 10-30% were obtained. Relativistic ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The first experiments with relativistic magnetrons (PM), resulted in notable results, in the USA – Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the USSR - Institute of Applied Physics. Academy of Sciences of the USSR (Gorky), and the Nuclear Physics Research Institute at the Tomsk State University, hundreds of megawatts to several gigawatts with an efficiency of 10-30% were obtained. Relativistic
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Giant Micelles

Properties and Applications

Edited by Raoul Zana, Eric W. Kaler ...

The co-evolution of a strong theoretical framework alongside application of a range of sophisticated experimental tools engendered rapid advancement in the study ofgiant micelles. Beginning with Anacker and Debye's 1951 experimental study of elongated micelles by light scattering and their subsequent theoretical inference that the thermodynamic ... Read more

$94.99 USD

The co-evolution of a strong theoretical framework alongside application of a range of sophisticated experimental tools engendered rapid advancement in the study ofgiant micelles. Beginning with Anacker and Debye's 1951 experimental study of elongated micelles by light scattering and their subsequent theoretical inference that the thermodynamic
... Read more
Chemistry & Physics of Carbon

Volume 16

by Philip L. Walker ...

Series series Chemistry and Physics of Carbon
This book provides insights into the mechanisms of primary carbonization, discusses changes in the thermal-mechanical properties of carbon/carbon composites due to stress effects. It describes factors that result in the acceleration of the graphitization process. ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book provides insights into the mechanisms of primary carbonization, discusses changes in the thermal-mechanical properties of carbon/carbon composites due to stress effects. It describes factors that result in the acceleration of the graphitization process.
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Nanoscale Quantum Materials

Musings on the Ultra-Small World

by Tapash Chakraborty ...

In the past four decades, there has been growing interest in the exciting new topic of physics in low dimensions. Thousands of original ideas have been proposed in the literature, and some are confirmed experimentally, along with several Nobel prizes which have been awarded in this field. While there are several books available, almost all are technical and accessible only to expert researchers ... Read more

$69.99 USD

In the past four decades, there has been growing interest in the exciting new topic of physics in low dimensions. Thousands of original ideas have been proposed in the literature, and some are confirmed experimentally, along with several Nobel prizes which have been awarded in this field. While there are several books available, almost all are technical and accessible only to expert researchers
... Read more
Melt-Quenched Nanocrystals

by A. M. Glezer, I. E. Permyakova ...

Melt quenching-the method of quenching from the liquid state-provides new opportunities for producing advanced materials with a unique combination of properties. In the process of melt quenching, attainment of critical cooling rates can produce specific structural states of the material. Nanocrystalline materials produced by melt quenching are clas ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Melt quenching-the method of quenching from the liquid state-provides new opportunities for producing advanced materials with a unique combination of properties. In the process of melt quenching, attainment of critical cooling rates can produce specific structural states of the material. Nanocrystalline materials produced by melt quenching are clas
... Read more
Nanosciences and Nanotechnology

Evolution or Revolution?

Edited by Jean-Michel Lourtioz, Marcel Lahmani, Claire Dupas-Haeberlin, Patrice Hesto ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides information to the state of art of research in nanotechnology and nano medicine and risks of nano technology. It covers an interdisciplinary and very wide scope of the latest fundamental research status and industrial applications of nano technologies ranging from nano physics, nano chemistry to biotechnology and toxicology. It provides information to last legislation of nano ... Read more

$125.09 USD

This book provides information to the state of art of research in nanotechnology and nano medicine and risks of nano technology. It covers an interdisciplinary and very wide scope of the latest fundamental research status and industrial applications of nano technologies ranging from nano physics, nano chemistry to biotechnology and toxicology. It provides information to last legislation of nano
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Fundamentals of the Physics of Solids

Volume 3 - Normal, Broken-Symmetry, and Correlated Systems

by Jenö Sólyom ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is the third of a three-volume series written by the same author. It aims to deliver a comprehensive and self-contained account of the fundamentals of the physics of solids. In the presentation of the properties and experimentally observed phenomena together with the basic concepts and theoretical methods, it goes far beyond most classic texts. The essential features of various ... Read more

$287.09 USD

This book is the third of a three-volume series written by the same author. It aims to deliver a comprehensive and self-contained account of the fundamentals of the physics of solids. In the presentation of the properties and experimentally observed phenomena together with the basic concepts and theoretical methods, it goes far beyond most classic texts. The essential features of various
... Read more
Tensor Properties of Crystals

by D Lovett ...

The use of single crystals for scientific and technological applications is now widespread in solid-state physics, optics, electronics, materials science, and geophysics. An understanding of the variation of physical properties with crystalline direction is essential to maximize the performance of solid-state devices. Written from a physical viewpoint and avoiding advanced mathematics, Tensor ... Read more

$94.99 USD

The use of single crystals for scientific and technological applications is now widespread in solid-state physics, optics, electronics, materials science, and geophysics. An understanding of the variation of physical properties with crystalline direction is essential to maximize the performance of solid-state devices. Written from a physical viewpoint and avoiding advanced mathematics, Tensor
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Semiconductor Radiation Detectors

by Alan Owens ...

Series series Series in Sensors
Choice Recommended Title, July 2020Bringing together material scattered across many disciplines, Semiconductor Radiation Detectors providesreaders with aconsolidated source of information on the properties of a wide range of semiconductors; their growth, characterization and the fabrication of radiation sensors with emphasis on the X- and gamma-ray regimes. It explores the promise and limitations ... Read more

$76.99 USD

Choice Recommended Title, July 2020Bringing together material scattered across many disciplines, Semiconductor Radiation Detectors providesreaders with aconsolidated source of information on the properties of a wide range of semiconductors; their growth, characterization and the fabrication of radiation sensors with emphasis on the X- and gamma-ray regimes. It explores the promise and limitations
... Read more
Handbook for Highly Charged Ion Spectroscopic Research

Edited by Yaming Zou, Roger Hutton, Fred Currell, Indrek Martinson, Siegbert Hagmann ...

The spectroscopy of highly charged ions plays a key role in numerous areas of physics, from quantum electrodynamics (QED) and parity nonconservation (PNC) testing to fusion and plasma physics to x-ray astronomy. Handbook for Highly Charged Ion Spectroscopic Research brings together many of the techniques and ideas needed to carry out state-of-the-a ... Read more

$115.99 USD

The spectroscopy of highly charged ions plays a key role in numerous areas of physics, from quantum electrodynamics (QED) and parity nonconservation (PNC) testing to fusion and plasma physics to x-ray astronomy. Handbook for Highly Charged Ion Spectroscopic Research brings together many of the techniques and ideas needed to carry out state-of-the-a
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Generalized Dynamics of Soft-Matter Quasicrystals

Mathematical models and solutions

by Tian-You Fan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book systematically introduces the mathematical models and solutions of generalized hydrodynamics of soft-matter quasicrystals (SMQ). It provides methods for solving the initial-boundary value problems in these systems. The solutions obtained demonstrate the distribution, deformation and motion of the soft-matter quasicrystals, and determine the stress, velocity and displacement fields. The ... Read more

$98.09 USD

The book systematically introduces the mathematical models and solutions of generalized hydrodynamics of soft-matter quasicrystals (SMQ). It provides methods for solving the initial-boundary value problems in these systems. The solutions obtained demonstrate the distribution, deformation and motion of the soft-matter quasicrystals, and determine the stress, velocity and displacement fields. The
... Read more
Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook

Nanoparticles, Nanocapsules, Nanofibers, Nanoporous Structures, and Nanocomposites, Volume II

Edited by Klaus D. Sattler ...

The Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook contains extensive, interdisciplinary coverage of carbon nanomaterials, encompassing the full scope of the field—from physics, chemistry, and materials science to molecular biology, engineering, and medicine—in two comprehensive volumes.Written in a tutorial style, this second volume of the sourcebook:Focuses on nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanofibers, ... Read more

$70.99 USD

The Carbon Nanomaterials Sourcebook contains extensive, interdisciplinary coverage of carbon nanomaterials, encompassing the full scope of the field—from physics, chemistry, and materials science to molecular biology, engineering, and medicine—in two comprehensive volumes.Written in a tutorial style, this second volume of the sourcebook:Focuses on nanoparticles, nanocapsules, nanofibers,
... Read more

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