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Solid State Physics

by Robert E. Camley ...

Series Book 72 - Solid State Physics
Solid State Physics, Volume 72, the latest release in this long-running serial, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting and timely chapters authored by an international board of experts. Chapters in this release include Roadmap: The influence of the internal domain wall structure on spin wave band structure in periodic magnetic stripe domain patterns, The ... Read more

$246.99 USD

Solid State Physics, Volume 72, the latest release in this long-running serial, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting and timely chapters authored by an international board of experts. Chapters in this release include Roadmap: The influence of the internal domain wall structure on spin wave band structure in periodic magnetic stripe domain patterns, The
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Polarized Electrons at Surfaces

by J. Kirschner ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
$49.99 USD
Interferometry with Interacting Bose-Einstein Condensates in a Double-Well Potential

by Tarik Berrada ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis demonstrates a full Mach–Zehnder interferometer with interacting Bose–Einstein condensates confined on an atom chip. It relies on the coherent manipulation of atoms trapped in a magnetic double-well potential, for which the author developed a novel type of beam splitter. Particle-wave duality enables the construction of interferometers for matter waves, which complement optical ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis demonstrates a full Mach–Zehnder interferometer with interacting Bose–Einstein condensates confined on an atom chip. It relies on the coherent manipulation of atoms trapped in a magnetic double-well potential, for which the author developed a novel type of beam splitter. Particle-wave duality enables the construction of interferometers for matter waves, which complement optical
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Numerical Exploration of Isolated GaAs-AlGaAs Quantum Well

by Sujaul Chowdhury, Urmi Talukder ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book begins with the eigenvalue equation of energy and presents calculation of the energy spectrum of GaAs-AlGaAs Quantum Well using finite difference method and knowledge of potential energy profile, without using expressions for eigenfunctions, continuity of eigenfunctions, or their spatial derivatives at the two abrupt potential steps. The authors find that the results are almost the same ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book begins with the eigenvalue equation of energy and presents calculation of the energy spectrum of GaAs-AlGaAs Quantum Well using finite difference method and knowledge of potential energy profile, without using expressions for eigenfunctions, continuity of eigenfunctions, or their spatial derivatives at the two abrupt potential steps. The authors find that the results are almost the same
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Electronic Characterisation of Earth‐Abundant Sulphides for Solar Photovoltaics

by Thomas James Whittles ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book examines the electronic structure of earth-abundant and environmentally friendly materials for use as absorber layers within photovoltaic cells. The corroboration between high-quality photoemission measurements and density of states calculations yields valuable insights into why these materials have demonstrated poor device efficiencies in the vast literature cited. The book shows how ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book examines the electronic structure of earth-abundant and environmentally friendly materials for use as absorber layers within photovoltaic cells. The corroboration between high-quality photoemission measurements and density of states calculations yields valuable insights into why these materials have demonstrated poor device efficiencies in the vast literature cited. The book shows how
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Quantitative Recombination and Transport Properties in Silicon from Dynamic Luminescence

by Johannes Giesecke ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Harmonically modulated luminescence combines the advantages of highly sensitive luminescence metrology with an immediate dynamic access to carrier lifetime in semiconductors at a minimum of required a priori information. The present work covers theoretical, conceptual, and experimental advances of the harmonically modulated luminescence technique. Theoretical constraints of dynamic carrier ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Harmonically modulated luminescence combines the advantages of highly sensitive luminescence metrology with an immediate dynamic access to carrier lifetime in semiconductors at a minimum of required a priori information. The present work covers theoretical, conceptual, and experimental advances of the harmonically modulated luminescence technique. Theoretical constraints of dynamic carrier
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Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Solid Media

by Joseph L. Rose ...

Ultrasonic guided waves in solid media have become a critically important subject in nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring, as new faster, more sensitive, and more economical ways of looking at materials and structures have become possible. This book will lead to fresh creative ideas for use in new inspection procedures. Although the mathematics is sometimes sophisticated, the ... Read more

$112.99 USD

Ultrasonic guided waves in solid media have become a critically important subject in nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring, as new faster, more sensitive, and more economical ways of looking at materials and structures have become possible. This book will lead to fresh creative ideas for use in new inspection procedures. Although the mathematics is sometimes sophisticated, the
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Heat Transfer of Laminar Mixed Convection of Liquid

by De-Yi Shang, Liang-Cai Zhong ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a new algorithm to calculate fluid flow and heat transfer of laminar mixed convection. It provides step-by-step tutorial help to learn quickly how to set up the theoretical and numerical models of laminar mixed convection, to consider the variable physical properties of fluids, to obtain the system of numerical solutions, to create a series of formalization equations for the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book presents a new algorithm to calculate fluid flow and heat transfer of laminar mixed convection. It provides step-by-step tutorial help to learn quickly how to set up the theoretical and numerical models of laminar mixed convection, to consider the variable physical properties of fluids, to obtain the system of numerical solutions, to create a series of formalization equations for the
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A Guide to Monte Carlo Simulations in Statistical Physics

by David Landau, Kurt Binder ...

Dealing with all aspects of Monte Carlo simulation of complex physical systems encountered in condensed matter physics and statistical mechanics, this book provides an introduction to computer simulations in physics. The 5th edition contains extensive new material describing numerous powerful algorithms and methods that represent recent developments in the field. New topics such as active matter ... Read more

$86.99 USD

Dealing with all aspects of Monte Carlo simulation of complex physical systems encountered in condensed matter physics and statistical mechanics, this book provides an introduction to computer simulations in physics. The 5th edition contains extensive new material describing numerous powerful algorithms and methods that represent recent developments in the field. New topics such as active matter
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Amorphous Chalcogenide Semiconductors and Related Materials

by Keiji Tanaka, Koichi Shimakawa ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
"Amorphous Chalcogenide Semiconductors and Glasses" describes developments in the science and technology of this class of materials. This book offers an up-to-date treatment of chalcogenide glasses and amorphous semiconductors from basic principles to applications while providing the reader with the necessary theoretical background to understanding the material properties technology of this class ... Read more

$107.99 USD

"Amorphous Chalcogenide Semiconductors and Glasses" describes developments in the science and technology of this class of materials. This book offers an up-to-date treatment of chalcogenide glasses and amorphous semiconductors from basic principles to applications while providing the reader with the necessary theoretical background to understanding the material properties technology of this class
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Plasmonics and Light–Matter Interactions in Two-Dimensional Materials and in Metal Nanostructures

Classical and Quantum Considerations

by Paulo André Dias Gonçalves ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents a comprehensive theoretical description of classical and quantum aspects of plasmonics in three and two dimensions, and also in transdimensional systems containing elements with different dimensionalities. It focuses on the theoretical understanding of the salient features of plasmons in nanosystems as well as on the multifaceted aspects of plasmon-enhanced light–matter ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This thesis presents a comprehensive theoretical description of classical and quantum aspects of plasmonics in three and two dimensions, and also in transdimensional systems containing elements with different dimensionalities. It focuses on the theoretical understanding of the salient features of plasmons in nanosystems as well as on the multifaceted aspects of plasmon-enhanced light–matter
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Nanomaterials for Sustainable Development

Opportunities and Future Perspectives

Edited by Rajaram S. Mane, Rashmi P. Sharma, Amruta P. Kanakdande ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights recent advances in variety of nanomaterials classes including metal chalcogenides, metal oxides/hydroxides, polymer, metal-organic frameworks, and hybrid nanostructures, with a focus on their properties, synthesis methods, and key applications. It also offers detailed coverage on the toxicity aspects with possible solution. Additionally, it provides complete and comprehensive ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book highlights recent advances in variety of nanomaterials classes including metal chalcogenides, metal oxides/hydroxides, polymer, metal-organic frameworks, and hybrid nanostructures, with a focus on their properties, synthesis methods, and key applications. It also offers detailed coverage on the toxicity aspects with possible solution. Additionally, it provides complete and comprehensive
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Nonstationary Resonant Dynamics of Oscillatory Chains and Nanostructures

by Leonid I. Manevitch, Agnessa Kovaleva, Yuli Starosvetsky, Valeri Smirnov ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book suggests a new common approach to the study of resonance energy transport based on the recently developed concept of Limiting Phase Trajectories (LPTs), presenting applications of the approach to significant nonlinear problems from different fields of physics and mechanics. In order to highlight the novelty and perspectives of the developed approach, it places the LPT concept in the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book suggests a new common approach to the study of resonance energy transport based on the recently developed concept of Limiting Phase Trajectories (LPTs), presenting applications of the approach to significant nonlinear problems from different fields of physics and mechanics. In order to highlight the novelty and perspectives of the developed approach, it places the LPT concept in the
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Was ist Dunkle Materie?

by ROGELIO PEREZ CASADIEGO ...

ERKLÄRUNG DES BUCHESDunkle Materie ist eines der am meisten untersuchten und umstrittensten Phänomene unserer Zeit. Aber was ist Dunkle Materie? In diesem Buch stellt der Autor konventionelle Theorien über Ideen zur Dunklen Materie in Frage und schlägt eine neue Vision vor.Durch sorgfältige Analyse zeigt er, dass kristallisiertes Plasma die meisten Fragen zu den Eigenschaften der Dunklen Materie ... Read more

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ERKLÄRUNG DES BUCHESDunkle Materie ist eines der am meisten untersuchten und umstrittensten Phänomene unserer Zeit. Aber was ist Dunkle Materie? In diesem Buch stellt der Autor konventionelle Theorien über Ideen zur Dunklen Materie in Frage und schlägt eine neue Vision vor.Durch sorgfältige Analyse zeigt er, dass kristallisiertes Plasma die meisten Fragen zu den Eigenschaften der Dunklen Materie
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Fundamentals of Biomaterials

A Supplementary Textbook

by Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Mahmood Anwar, Sujan Debnath, Izman Sudin ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book encompasses Materials Engineering with Medical Science which introduces the depth of knowledge from beginning with relevant fundamentals. This book fills the void which comprises a broad range of Materials Engineering with Medical science, from atomic physics to histology. This book greatly benefits towards those engineering students who are least familiar with biological science as well ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book encompasses Materials Engineering with Medical Science which introduces the depth of knowledge from beginning with relevant fundamentals. This book fills the void which comprises a broad range of Materials Engineering with Medical science, from atomic physics to histology. This book greatly benefits towards those engineering students who are least familiar with biological science as well
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Fundamentals Of Quantum Materials: A Practical Guide To Synthesis And Exploration

by Johnpierre Paglione, Nicholas P Butch, Efrain E Rodriguez ...

Despite a long tradition of sophisticated, creative materials synthesis among quantum materials researchers, a sense of broader community has been lacking. In initiating the Fundamentals of Quantum Materials Winter School held annually at the University of Maryland, we wanted to bring together the next generation of growers to learn techniques and pointers directly from senior scientists, and it ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Despite a long tradition of sophisticated, creative materials synthesis among quantum materials researchers, a sense of broader community has been lacking. In initiating the Fundamentals of Quantum Materials Winter School held annually at the University of Maryland, we wanted to bring together the next generation of growers to learn techniques and pointers directly from senior scientists, and it
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Plastic Scintillators

Chemistry and Applications

Edited by Matthieu Hamel ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book introduces the physics and chemistry of plastic scintillators (fluorescent polymers) that are able to emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation, discussing their chemical modification in the early 1950s and 1960s, as well as the renewed upsurge in interest in the 21st century. The book presents contributions from various researchers on broad aspects of plastic scintillators, from ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book introduces the physics and chemistry of plastic scintillators (fluorescent polymers) that are able to emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation, discussing their chemical modification in the early 1950s and 1960s, as well as the renewed upsurge in interest in the 21st century. The book presents contributions from various researchers on broad aspects of plastic scintillators, from
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Fundamentals of van der Waals and Casimir Interactions

by Bo E. Sernelius ...

Series Book 102 - Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics
This book presents a self-contained derivation of van der Waals and Casimir type dispersion forces, covering the interactions between two atoms but also between microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic objects of various shapes and materials. It also presents detailed and general prescriptions for finding the normal modes and the interactions in layered systems of planar, spherical and cylindrical ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book presents a self-contained derivation of van der Waals and Casimir type dispersion forces, covering the interactions between two atoms but also between microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic objects of various shapes and materials. It also presents detailed and general prescriptions for finding the normal modes and the interactions in layered systems of planar, spherical and cylindrical
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Crystal Structure,Electronic and Optical Properties of Epitaxial Alkaline Earth Niobate Thin Films

by Dongyang Wan ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This impressive thesis offers a comprehensive scientific study of the alkaline earth niobates and describes their nonlinear optical properties for the first time. It explores the crystal structure, electrical properties, optical absorption properties, hot carrier dynamics, nonlinear optical property and strain-induced metal to insulator transition of alkaline earth niobates using advanced ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This impressive thesis offers a comprehensive scientific study of the alkaline earth niobates and describes their nonlinear optical properties for the first time. It explores the crystal structure, electrical properties, optical absorption properties, hot carrier dynamics, nonlinear optical property and strain-induced metal to insulator transition of alkaline earth niobates using advanced
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The Structure of Ionic Liquids

Edited by Ruggero Caminiti, Lorenzo Gontrani ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This volume describes the most recent findings on the structure of ILs interpreted through cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. Research in the field of ionic liquids (ILs) keeps a fast and steady pace. Since these new-generation molten salts first appeared in the chemistry and physics landscape, a large number of new compounds has been synthesized. Most of them display unexpected ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This volume describes the most recent findings on the structure of ILs interpreted through cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. Research in the field of ionic liquids (ILs) keeps a fast and steady pace. Since these new-generation molten salts first appeared in the chemistry and physics landscape, a large number of new compounds has been synthesized. Most of them display unexpected
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Basic Semiconductor Physics

by Chihiro Hamaguchi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The new edition of this textbook presents a detailed description of basic semiconductor physics. The text covers a wide range of important phenomena in semiconductors, from the simple to the advanced. Four different methods of energy band calculations in the full band region are explained: local empirical pseudopotential, non-local pseudopotential, KP perturbation and tight-binding methods. The ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The new edition of this textbook presents a detailed description of basic semiconductor physics. The text covers a wide range of important phenomena in semiconductors, from the simple to the advanced. Four different methods of energy band calculations in the full band region are explained: local empirical pseudopotential, non-local pseudopotential, KP perturbation and tight-binding methods. The
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Radio-Frequency Quadrupole Accelerators

From Protons to Uranium Ions

by Chuan Zhang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book guides readers into the realm of particle accelerators, which have served as indispensable tools for fundamental research, energy development, medical therapy, industrial applications, national security, etc., since 1924. Towards a new generation of high power proton and ion accelerators, challenges often come from space charge effects, which are most pronounced in low-velocity beams. ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book guides readers into the realm of particle accelerators, which have served as indispensable tools for fundamental research, energy development, medical therapy, industrial applications, national security, etc., since 1924. Towards a new generation of high power proton and ion accelerators, challenges often come from space charge effects, which are most pronounced in low-velocity beams.
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Nanomaterials for Advanced Technologies

Edited by Jitendra Kumar Katiyar, Vinay Panwar, Neha Ahlawat ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents experimental as well as simulation methodologies for analysis and development of nanostructures for introducing the desirable effects through modifications in the basic structure of select nanomaterials. The initial chapters in this book focus on exploring the basic aspects of nanomaterials, e.g., distinguishing features, synthesis, processing, characterization, simulation and ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book presents experimental as well as simulation methodologies for analysis and development of nanostructures for introducing the desirable effects through modifications in the basic structure of select nanomaterials. The initial chapters in this book focus on exploring the basic aspects of nanomaterials, e.g., distinguishing features, synthesis, processing, characterization, simulation and
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Gravity, Weight and Their Absence

by Vladimir Pletser ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book introduces readers to the concept of weightlessness and microgravity, and presents several examples of microgravity research in fluid physics, the material sciences and human physiology. Further, it explains a range of basic physical concepts (inertia, reference frames, mass and weight, accelerations, gravitation and weightiness, free fall, trajectories, and platforms for microgravity ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The book introduces readers to the concept of weightlessness and microgravity, and presents several examples of microgravity research in fluid physics, the material sciences and human physiology. Further, it explains a range of basic physical concepts (inertia, reference frames, mass and weight, accelerations, gravitation and weightiness, free fall, trajectories, and platforms for microgravity
... Read more

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