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An Introduction to High-Pressure Science and Technology

Edited by Jose Manuel Recio, Jose Manuel Menendez, Alberto Otero de la Roza ...

An Introduction to High-Pressure Science and Technology provides you with an understanding of the connections between the different areas involved in the multidisciplinary science of high pressure. The book reflects the deep interdisciplinary nature of the field and its close relationship with industrial applications.Thirty-nine specialists in high ... Read more

$70.99 USD

An Introduction to High-Pressure Science and Technology provides you with an understanding of the connections between the different areas involved in the multidisciplinary science of high pressure. The book reflects the deep interdisciplinary nature of the field and its close relationship with industrial applications.Thirty-nine specialists in high
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Condensed Matter Physics Made Simple

Advanced Physics in Everyday Language

by Turing Editorial Team ...

Series series Advanced Physics in Everyday Language
Condensed Matter Physics Made Simple is a fun to read plain-English guide. Condensed matter physics is the branch of physics that runs the world. The secrets behind transistors, flash memory, solar power, EV batteries, Hall sensors, fiber optics, and the chips pushing AI forward.This book follows the field in everyday language, covering everything from crystal structure and electron bands to ... Read more

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Condensed Matter Physics Made Simple is a fun to read plain-English guide. Condensed matter physics is the branch of physics that runs the world. The secrets behind transistors, flash memory, solar power, EV batteries, Hall sensors, fiber optics, and the chips pushing AI forward.This book follows the field in everyday language, covering everything from crystal structure and electron bands to
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High Temperature Superconductors And Other Superfluids

by A S Alexandrov, Nevill Mott ...

Written by eminent researchers in the field, this text describes the theory of superconductivity and superfluidity starting from liquid helium and a charged Bose-gas. It also discusses the modern bipolaron theory of strongly coupled superconductors, which explains the basic physical properties of high-temperature superconductors. This book will be ... Read more

$84.99 USD

Written by eminent researchers in the field, this text describes the theory of superconductivity and superfluidity starting from liquid helium and a charged Bose-gas. It also discusses the modern bipolaron theory of strongly coupled superconductors, which explains the basic physical properties of high-temperature superconductors. This book will be
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Circuit Design Techniques for Non-Crystalline Semiconductors

by Sanjiv Sambandan ...

Written for students and professionals within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Applied Physics, this reference provides a systematic means to synthesize circuits with disordered semiconductor field effect transistors (DS-FETs) and explanation of the issues involved. It offers examples on how self-assembly, structural and functional, can be used as a ... Read more

$159.99 USD

Written for students and professionals within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Applied Physics, this reference provides a systematic means to synthesize circuits with disordered semiconductor field effect transistors (DS-FETs) and explanation of the issues involved. It offers examples on how self-assembly, structural and functional, can be used as a
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Electrochemistry of Insertion Materials for Hydrogen and Lithium

by Su-Il Pyun, Heon-Cheol Shin, Jong-Won Lee, Joo-Young Go ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The understanding of hydrogen/lithium insertion phenomena is of great importance for the development of the next generation of functional electrochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries, electrochromic devices, and fuel cells. This volume introduces a variety of viable electrochemical methods to identify reaction mechanisms and evaluate relevant kinetic properties of insertion electrodes. ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The understanding of hydrogen/lithium insertion phenomena is of great importance for the development of the next generation of functional electrochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries, electrochromic devices, and fuel cells. This volume introduces a variety of viable electrochemical methods to identify reaction mechanisms and evaluate relevant kinetic properties of insertion electrodes.
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Software Defined Radios

From Smart(er) to Cognitive

by Sofie Pollin, Michael Timmers, Liesbet Van der Perre ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Many and ever more mobile users wish to enjoy a variety of multimedia services, in very diverse geographical environments. The growing number of communication options within and across wireless standards is accommodating the growing volume and heterogeneity in wireless wishes. On the other hand, advancement in radio technologies opening much more flexibility, a.o. through Software Defined Radios, ... Read more

$89.09 USD

Many and ever more mobile users wish to enjoy a variety of multimedia services, in very diverse geographical environments. The growing number of communication options within and across wireless standards is accommodating the growing volume and heterogeneity in wireless wishes. On the other hand, advancement in radio technologies opening much more flexibility, a.o. through Software Defined Radios,
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Oxide-Based Materials and Structures

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Rada Savkina, Larysa Khomenkova ...

Oxide-based materials and structures are becoming increasingly important in a wide range of practical fields including microelectronics, photonics, spintronics, power harvesting, and energy storage in addition to having environmental applications. This book provides readers with a review of the latest research and an overview of cutting-edge patents received in the field.It covers a wide range of ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Oxide-based materials and structures are becoming increasingly important in a wide range of practical fields including microelectronics, photonics, spintronics, power harvesting, and energy storage in addition to having environmental applications. This book provides readers with a review of the latest research and an overview of cutting-edge patents received in the field.It covers a wide range of
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Liquid Crystals in Photovoltaics

An Introduction

by Dr. Luz J Martinez-Miranda ...

This book explores why the properties of liquid crystals make them ideal for use in photovoltaic applications. It achieves this by presenting a description of the properties of liquid crystals and how their electronic properties compare to that of polymers used in organic photovoltaics. It explores how the type of liquid crystal chosen can help in improving the efficiency of the photovoltaics. It ... Read more

$33.99 USD

This book explores why the properties of liquid crystals make them ideal for use in photovoltaic applications. It achieves this by presenting a description of the properties of liquid crystals and how their electronic properties compare to that of polymers used in organic photovoltaics. It explores how the type of liquid crystal chosen can help in improving the efficiency of the photovoltaics. It
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21st Century Nanoscience – A Handbook

Low-Dimensional Materials and Morphologies (Volume Four)

Edited by Klaus D. Sattler ...

Series series 21st Century Nanoscience
21st Century Nanoscience - A Handbook: Low-Dimensional Materials and Morphologies (Volume 4) will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics by the same editor published in the fall of 2010 and was embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up ... Read more

$70.99 USD

21st Century Nanoscience - A Handbook: Low-Dimensional Materials and Morphologies (Volume 4) will be the most comprehensive, up-to-date large reference work for the field of nanoscience. Handbook of Nanophysics by the same editor published in the fall of 2010 and was embraced as the first comprehensive reference to consider both fundamental and applied aspects of nanophysics. This follow-up
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Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Sustainable Engineering

Edited by Shrikaant Kulkarni ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book serves as a comprehensive resource on the transformative role of nanomaterials in advancing sustainable engineering practices. It bridges cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology with the urgent need for sustainable solutions, demonstrating how these innovative materials can address global challenges related to energy, the environment, and resource management. It aims to equip readers ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book serves as a comprehensive resource on the transformative role of nanomaterials in advancing sustainable engineering practices. It bridges cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology with the urgent need for sustainable solutions, demonstrating how these innovative materials can address global challenges related to energy, the environment, and resource management. It aims to equip readers
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Kinetics of Phase Transitions

Edited by Sanjay Puri, Vinod Wadhawan ...

Providing a comprehensive introduction with the necessary background material to make it accessible for a wide scientific audience, Kinetics of Phase Transitions discusses developments in domain-growth kinetics. This book combines pedagogical chapters from leading experts in this area and focuses on incorporating various experimentally releva ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Providing a comprehensive introduction with the necessary background material to make it accessible for a wide scientific audience, Kinetics of Phase Transitions discusses developments in domain-growth kinetics. This book combines pedagogical chapters from leading experts in this area and focuses on incorporating various experimentally releva
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Quantum Ising Phases and Transitions in Transverse Ising Models

by Sei Suzuki, Jun-ichi Inoue, Bikas K. Chakrabarti ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Quantum phase transitions, driven by quantum fluctuations, exhibit intriguing features offering the possibility of potentially new applications, e.g. in quantum information sciences. Major advances have been made in both theoretical and experimental investigations of the nature and behavior of quantum phases and transitions in cooperatively interacting many-body quantum systems.For modeling ... Read more

$80.09 USD

Quantum phase transitions, driven by quantum fluctuations, exhibit intriguing features offering the possibility of potentially new applications, e.g. in quantum information sciences. Major advances have been made in both theoretical and experimental investigations of the nature and behavior of quantum phases and transitions in cooperatively interacting many-body quantum systems.For modeling
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Amorphous Drugs

Benefits and Challenges

by Marzena Rams-Baron, Renata Jachowicz, Elena Boldyreva, Deliang Zhou, Witold Jamroz, Marian Paluch ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book explains theoretical and technological aspects of amorphous drug formulations. It is intended for all those wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of amorphous pharmaceuticals. Conversion of crystalline material into the amorphous state, as described in this book, is a way to overcome limited water solubility of drug formulations, in this way enhancing the chemical activity and ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book explains theoretical and technological aspects of amorphous drug formulations. It is intended for all those wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of amorphous pharmaceuticals. Conversion of crystalline material into the amorphous state, as described in this book, is a way to overcome limited water solubility of drug formulations, in this way enhancing the chemical activity and
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Avalanches in Functional Materials and Geophysics

Edited by Avadh Saxena, Antoni Planes, Ekhard K.H. Salje ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides the state-of-the art of the present understanding of avalanche phenomena in both functional materials and geophysics. The main emphasis of the book is analyzing these apparently different problems within the common perspective of out-of-equilibrium phenomena displaying spatial and temporal complexity that occur in a broad range of scales. Many systems, when subjected to an ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book provides the state-of-the art of the present understanding of avalanche phenomena in both functional materials and geophysics. The main emphasis of the book is analyzing these apparently different problems within the common perspective of out-of-equilibrium phenomena displaying spatial and temporal complexity that occur in a broad range of scales. Many systems, when subjected to an
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Piezo-Active Composites

Microgeometry–Sensitivity Relations

by Vitaly Yu. Topolov, Christopher R. Bowen, Paolo Bisegna ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book is devoted to the systematic description of the role of microgeometry of modern piezo-active composites in the formation of their piezoelectric sensitivity. In five chapters, the authors analyse kinds of piezoelectric sensitivity for piezo-active composites with specific connectivity patterns and links between the microgeometric feature and piezoelectric response. The role of components ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book is devoted to the systematic description of the role of microgeometry of modern piezo-active composites in the formation of their piezoelectric sensitivity. In five chapters, the authors analyse kinds of piezoelectric sensitivity for piezo-active composites with specific connectivity patterns and links between the microgeometric feature and piezoelectric response. The role of components
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Ellipsometry of Functional Organic Surfaces and Films

Edited by Karsten Hinrichs, Klaus-Jochen Eichhorn ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Ellipsometry is the method of choice to determine the properties of surfaces and thin films. It provides comprehensive and sensitive characterization in contactless and non-invasive measurements. This book gives a state-of-the-art survey of ellipsometric investigations of organic films and surfaces, from laboratory to synchrotron applications, with a special focus on in-situ use in processing ... Read more

$125.09 USD

Ellipsometry is the method of choice to determine the properties of surfaces and thin films. It provides comprehensive and sensitive characterization in contactless and non-invasive measurements. This book gives a state-of-the-art survey of ellipsometric investigations of organic films and surfaces, from laboratory to synchrotron applications, with a special focus on in-situ use in processing
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Einführung in die Nanobiomechanik

Bildgebung und Messung durch Rasterkraftmikroskopie

by Atsushi Ikai ...

Translated by Carsten Heinisch ...

Die Nanotechnologie ist ein hochaktuelles, viel versprechendes interdisziplinäres Forschungsgebiet. Weltweit werden neue Institute gegründet, um Ressourcen zu bündeln und Anwendungen der Nanotechnologie in Materialforschung, Halbleitertechnik und Biophysik voranzutreiben.Der Druck auf Wissenschaftler und fortgeschrittene Studierende steigt, ihr vorhandenes Wissen auf dieses Gebiet anzuwenden bzw. ... Read more

$105.00 USD

Die Nanotechnologie ist ein hochaktuelles, viel versprechendes interdisziplinäres Forschungsgebiet. Weltweit werden neue Institute gegründet, um Ressourcen zu bündeln und Anwendungen der Nanotechnologie in Materialforschung, Halbleitertechnik und Biophysik voranzutreiben.Der Druck auf Wissenschaftler und fortgeschrittene Studierende steigt, ihr vorhandenes Wissen auf dieses Gebiet anzuwenden bzw.
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Theory of Liquids and Other Disordered Media

A Short Introduction

by Walter Schirmacher ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This set of lectures provides an introduction to the structure, thermodynamics and dynamics of liquids, binary solutions and polymers at a level that will enable graduate students and non-specialist researchers to understand more specialized literature and to possibly start their own work in this field.Part I starts with the introduction of distribution functions, which describe the statistical ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This set of lectures provides an introduction to the structure, thermodynamics and dynamics of liquids, binary solutions and polymers at a level that will enable graduate students and non-specialist researchers to understand more specialized literature and to possibly start their own work in this field.Part I starts with the introduction of distribution functions, which describe the statistical
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Fiber Lasers

Edited by Oleg G. Okhotnikov ...

A comprehensive account of the latest developments and applications in this rapidly developing field, covering a wide range of topics, such as power scaling and short pulse generation, dispersion management and modeling, broadband supercontinuum generation and wavelength tailoring.The book brings together contributions from the world's leading experts at major collaborative research centers ... Read more

$135.00 USD

A comprehensive account of the latest developments and applications in this rapidly developing field, covering a wide range of topics, such as power scaling and short pulse generation, dispersion management and modeling, broadband supercontinuum generation and wavelength tailoring.The book brings together contributions from the world's leading experts at major collaborative research centers
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Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides

Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics

Edited by Chi Sin Tang, Xinmao Yin, Andrew T. S. Wee ...

Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal DichalcogenidesComprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applicationsTwo-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the ... Read more

$134.00 USD

Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal DichalcogenidesComprehensive resource covering rapid scientific and technological development of polymorphic two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) over a range of disciplines and applicationsTwo-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: Phase Engineering and Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics provides a discussion on the
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Supraleitung

Grundlagen und Anwendungen

by Werner Buckel, Reinhold Kleiner ...

Grundlegende Konzepte und Eigenschaften von Supraleitern, die Herstellung und Entwicklung von neuen supraleitenden Materialien sowie moderne Anwendungsbereiche sind die Schwerpunktthemen des Buches. Das größte Potential zur Nutzung der Supraleitung liegt in der Energietechnik. Fast unbemerkt trägt die Einführung von Kabeln, Magneten, Transformatoren oder Lagern aus supraleitenden Materialien bei ... Read more

$68.00 USD

Grundlegende Konzepte und Eigenschaften von Supraleitern, die Herstellung und Entwicklung von neuen supraleitenden Materialien sowie moderne Anwendungsbereiche sind die Schwerpunktthemen des Buches. Das größte Potential zur Nutzung der Supraleitung liegt in der Energietechnik. Fast unbemerkt trägt die Einführung von Kabeln, Magneten, Transformatoren oder Lagern aus supraleitenden Materialien bei
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Advances in Quantum Methods and Applications in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology

Edited by Gerardo Delgado-Barrio, Erkki J. Brändas, Jean Maruani, Matti Hotokka ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Advances in Quantum Methods and Applications in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology includes peer-reviewed contributions based on carefully selected presentations given at the 17th International Workshop on Quantum Systems in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. New trends and state-of-the-art developments in the quantum theory of atomic and molecular systems, and condensed matter (including biological ... Read more

$188.09 USD

Advances in Quantum Methods and Applications in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology includes peer-reviewed contributions based on carefully selected presentations given at the 17th International Workshop on Quantum Systems in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. New trends and state-of-the-art developments in the quantum theory of atomic and molecular systems, and condensed matter (including biological
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Advances in Nanomaterials

Edited by Mushahid Husain, Zishan Husain Khan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a review of the latest research findings and key applications in the field of nanomaterials. The book contains twelve chapters on different aspects of nanomaterials. It begins with key fundamental concepts to aid readers new to the discipline of nanomaterials, and then moves to the different types of nanomaterials studied. The book includes chapters based on the applications of ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book provides a review of the latest research findings and key applications in the field of nanomaterials. The book contains twelve chapters on different aspects of nanomaterials. It begins with key fundamental concepts to aid readers new to the discipline of nanomaterials, and then moves to the different types of nanomaterials studied. The book includes chapters based on the applications of
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Oxide Materials at the Two-Dimensional Limit

Edited by Falko P. Netzer, Alessandro Fortunelli ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book summarizes the current knowledge of two-dimensional oxide materials. The fundamental properties of 2-D oxide systems are explored in terms of atomic structure, electronic behavior and surface chemistry. The concept of polarity in determining the stability of 2-D oxide layers is examined, charge transfer effects in ultrathin oxide films are reviewed as well as the role of defects in 2-D ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book summarizes the current knowledge of two-dimensional oxide materials. The fundamental properties of 2-D oxide systems are explored in terms of atomic structure, electronic behavior and surface chemistry. The concept of polarity in determining the stability of 2-D oxide layers is examined, charge transfer effects in ultrathin oxide films are reviewed as well as the role of defects in 2-D
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