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Molecular Architectonics

The Third Stage of Single Molecule Electronics

Edited by Takuji Ogawa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book draws on the main themes covered during the International Workshop on Molecular Architectonics which took place in Shiretoko, Japan from August 3 to 6, 2015. The concepts and results explored in this book relate to the term “molecular architectonics” which stands for electronic, optical and information-processing functions being orchestrated by molecular assemblies. This area is defined ... Read more

$498.99 CAD

This book draws on the main themes covered during the International Workshop on Molecular Architectonics which took place in Shiretoko, Japan from August 3 to 6, 2015. The concepts and results explored in this book relate to the term “molecular architectonics” which stands for electronic, optical and information-processing functions being orchestrated by molecular assemblies. This area is defined
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In-situ Mechanics of Materials

Principles,Tools, Techniques and Applications

by Pranjal Nautiyal, Benjamin Boesl, Arvind Agarwal ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This is the first comprehensive book to address in-situ mechanics approach, which relies on real-time imaging during mechanical measurements of materials. The book presents tools, techniques and methods to interrogate the deformation characteristics of a wide array of material classes, and how the mechanics and the material microstructures are correlated. In-situ approach provides unprecedented ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

This is the first comprehensive book to address in-situ mechanics approach, which relies on real-time imaging during mechanical measurements of materials. The book presents tools, techniques and methods to interrogate the deformation characteristics of a wide array of material classes, and how the mechanics and the material microstructures are correlated. In-situ approach provides unprecedented
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Berry Phases in Electronic Structure Theory

Electric Polarization, Orbital Magnetization and Topological Insulators

by David Vanderbilt ...

Over the past twenty-five years, mathematical concepts associated with geometric phases have come to occupy a central place in our modern understanding of the physics of electrons in solids. These 'Berry phases' describe the global phase acquired by a quantum state as the Hamiltonian is changed. Beginning at an elementary level, this book provides a pedagogical introduction to the important role ... Read more

$95.99 CAD

Over the past twenty-five years, mathematical concepts associated with geometric phases have come to occupy a central place in our modern understanding of the physics of electrons in solids. These 'Berry phases' describe the global phase acquired by a quantum state as the Hamiltonian is changed. Beginning at an elementary level, this book provides a pedagogical introduction to the important role
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Quantum Theory of Materials

by Efthimios Kaxiras, John D. Joannopoulos ...

This accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate-level courses on the physics of materials in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. Topics covered range from fundamentals such as crystal periodicity and symmetry, and derivation of single-particle equations, to modern additions ... Read more

$77.99 CAD

This accessible new text introduces the theoretical concepts and tools essential for graduate-level courses on the physics of materials in condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. Topics covered range from fundamentals such as crystal periodicity and symmetry, and derivation of single-particle equations, to modern additions
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Entropy Beyond the Second Law (Second Edition)

Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics for equilibrium, non-equilibrium, classical, and quantum systems

by Phil Attard ...

Series series IOP ebooks
Entropy Beyond the Second Law presents a coherent formulation of all aspects of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with entropy as the unifying theme. This second edition includes the novel entropic treatment of Bose-Einstein condensation, superfluidity, and high temperature superconductivity. The new physical insights and the quantitative agreement with experimental measurement provide ... Read more

$174.99 CAD

Entropy Beyond the Second Law presents a coherent formulation of all aspects of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics with entropy as the unifying theme. This second edition includes the novel entropic treatment of Bose-Einstein condensation, superfluidity, and high temperature superconductivity. The new physical insights and the quantitative agreement with experimental measurement provide
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Nanostructured Materials for Electronic Nose

Edited by Nirav J. Joshi, Sachin Navale ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents recent developments and fascinating attributes of electronic-nose (E-nose) technology based on advanced nanostructured materials that are compatible with modern semiconductor fabrication technology. The new trend in these nanostructured materials includes metal oxide nanostructures, 2D materials, graphene, and other carbon-based nanostructures. These versatile materials with ... Read more

$166.99 CAD

This book presents recent developments and fascinating attributes of electronic-nose (E-nose) technology based on advanced nanostructured materials that are compatible with modern semiconductor fabrication technology. The new trend in these nanostructured materials includes metal oxide nanostructures, 2D materials, graphene, and other carbon-based nanostructures. These versatile materials with
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Theoretical Study on Correlation Effects in Topological Matter

by Hiroki Isobe ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis elucidates electron correlation effects in topological matter whose electronic states hold nontrivial topological properties robust against small perturbations. In addition to a comprehensive introduction to topological matter, this thesis provides a new perspective on correlated topological matter.The book comprises three subjects, in which electron correlations in different forms are ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This thesis elucidates electron correlation effects in topological matter whose electronic states hold nontrivial topological properties robust against small perturbations. In addition to a comprehensive introduction to topological matter, this thesis provides a new perspective on correlated topological matter.The book comprises three subjects, in which electron correlations in different forms are
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Relaxation and Diffusion in Complex Systems

by K.L. Ngai ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Relaxation and diffusion are general and common phenomena in many branches of condensed matter physics, chemistry and materials sciences. In disordered and partially ordered systems the classes of materials include liquids, colloids, polymers, rubbers, plastic crystals, biomolecules, ceramics, electrolytes, fuel cell materials, molten salts, glasses, and etc. Each class is further subdivided into ... Read more

$306.99 CAD

Relaxation and diffusion are general and common phenomena in many branches of condensed matter physics, chemistry and materials sciences. In disordered and partially ordered systems the classes of materials include liquids, colloids, polymers, rubbers, plastic crystals, biomolecules, ceramics, electrolytes, fuel cell materials, molten salts, glasses, and etc. Each class is further subdivided into
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Molecular Modeling and Multiscaling Issues for Electronic Material Applications

Edited by Nancy Iwamoto, Haibo Fan, Matthew M.F. Yuen ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Molecular Modeling and Multiscaling Issues for Electronic Material Applications provides a snapshot on the progression of molecular modeling in the electronics industry and how molecular modeling is currently being used to understand material performance to solve relevant issues in this field. This book is intended to introduce the reader to the evolving role of molecular modeling, especially seen ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

Molecular Modeling and Multiscaling Issues for Electronic Material Applications provides a snapshot on the progression of molecular modeling in the electronics industry and how molecular modeling is currently being used to understand material performance to solve relevant issues in this field. This book is intended to introduce the reader to the evolving role of molecular modeling, especially seen
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Tensors for Physics

by Siegfried Hess ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the science of tensors in a didactic way. The various types and ranks of tensors and the physical basis is presented. Cartesian Tensors are needed for the description of directional phenomena in many branches of physics and for the characterization the anisotropy of material properties. The first sections of the book provide an introduction to the vector and tensor algebra and ... Read more

$89.99 CAD

This book presents the science of tensors in a didactic way. The various types and ranks of tensors and the physical basis is presented. Cartesian Tensors are needed for the description of directional phenomena in many branches of physics and for the characterization the anisotropy of material properties. The first sections of the book provide an introduction to the vector and tensor algebra and
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Grundkurs Theoretische Physik 7

Viel-Teilchen-Theorie

by Wolfgang Nolting ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Die beliebte Lehrbuchreihe zur Theoretischen Physik deckt in sieben Bänden alle für den Bachelor-/Masterstudiengang maßgeblichen Gebiete ab. Jeder Band vermittelt gut durchdacht das im jeweiligen Semester nötige theoretische-physikalische Rüstzeug. Zahlreiche Übungsaufgaben mit ausführlichen Lösungen dienen der Vertiefung des Stoffes.Die vorliegende neue Auflage des siebten Bandes zur Viel ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

Die beliebte Lehrbuchreihe zur Theoretischen Physik deckt in sieben Bänden alle für den Bachelor-/Masterstudiengang maßgeblichen Gebiete ab. Jeder Band vermittelt gut durchdacht das im jeweiligen Semester nötige theoretische-physikalische Rüstzeug. Zahlreiche Übungsaufgaben mit ausführlichen Lösungen dienen der Vertiefung des Stoffes.Die vorliegende neue Auflage des siebten Bandes zur Viel
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Quantum Dots for Quantum Information Technologies

Edited by Peter Michler ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the most recent developments in quantum dot spin physics and the generation of deterministic superior non-classical light states with quantum dots. In particular, it addresses single quantum dot spin manipulation, spin-photon entanglement and the generation of single-photon and entangled photon pair states with nearly ideal properties. The role of semiconductor microcavities, ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

This book highlights the most recent developments in quantum dot spin physics and the generation of deterministic superior non-classical light states with quantum dots. In particular, it addresses single quantum dot spin manipulation, spin-photon entanglement and the generation of single-photon and entangled photon pair states with nearly ideal properties. The role of semiconductor microcavities,
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High-Performance Carbon-Based Optoelectronic Nanodevices

by Yanjie Su ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book focuses on the photoelectric nanodevices based on carbon nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene and related heterojunctions. The synthesis of carbon nanostructures and device fabrication are simply given. The interface charge transfer and the performance enhancement in the photodetectors and solar cells are comprehensively introduced. Importantly, carbon allotropes behave as ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

This book focuses on the photoelectric nanodevices based on carbon nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene and related heterojunctions. The synthesis of carbon nanostructures and device fabrication are simply given. The interface charge transfer and the performance enhancement in the photodetectors and solar cells are comprehensively introduced. Importantly, carbon allotropes behave as
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Wide Bandgap Power Electronics

Emerging Converter Technologies and Applications

Edited by Isik C. Kizilyalli, Z. John Shen, Thomas M. Jahns, Daniel W. Cunningham ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book presents the transformational progress in next-generation advanced converter circuit topologies based on the unique electrical properties of wide-bandgap semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). It addresses the opportunities for significant advances in power electronics circuit performance opened by the availability of wide-bandgap power devices and the ... Read more

$153.99 CAD

This book presents the transformational progress in next-generation advanced converter circuit topologies based on the unique electrical properties of wide-bandgap semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). It addresses the opportunities for significant advances in power electronics circuit performance opened by the availability of wide-bandgap power devices and the
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Exploration and Control of Versatile Nanometric Topological Spin Textures in Centrosymmetric Rare-Earth Magnets

by Haruto Yoshimochi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the comprehensive studies on topological spin textures from the experimental and theoretical perspectives. Based on various experiments such as electrical transport measurement, neutron scattering, and resonant X-ray scattering, it demonstrates the unique multistep topological spin textures among meron and skyrmion crystals in a centrosymmetric magnet. The detailed theoretical ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

This book presents the comprehensive studies on topological spin textures from the experimental and theoretical perspectives. Based on various experiments such as electrical transport measurement, neutron scattering, and resonant X-ray scattering, it demonstrates the unique multistep topological spin textures among meron and skyrmion crystals in a centrosymmetric magnet. The detailed theoretical
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Mesoscale Models

From Micro-Physics to Macro-Interpretation

Edited by Sinisa Mesarovic, Samuel Forest, Hussein Zbib ...

Series Book 587 - CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences
The book helps to answer the following questions: How far have the understanding and mesoscale modeling advanced in recent decades, what are the key open questions that require further research and what are the mathematical and physical requirements for a mesoscale model intended to provide either insight or a predictive engineering tool? It is addressed to young researchers including doctoral ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

The book helps to answer the following questions: How far have the understanding and mesoscale modeling advanced in recent decades, what are the key open questions that require further research and what are the mathematical and physical requirements for a mesoscale model intended to provide either insight or a predictive engineering tool? It is addressed to young researchers including doctoral
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Transport Studies of the Electrical, Magnetic and Thermoelectric properties of Topological Insulator Thin Films

by Jinsong Zhang ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the transport studies of topological insulator thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Through band structure engineering, the ideal topological insulators, (Bi1−xSbx)2Te3 ternary alloys, are successfully fabricated, which possess truly insulating bulk and tunable conducting surface states. Further transport measurements on these ternary alloys reveal a disentanglement ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book presents the transport studies of topological insulator thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy. Through band structure engineering, the ideal topological insulators, (Bi1−xSbx)2Te3 ternary alloys, are successfully fabricated, which possess truly insulating bulk and tunable conducting surface states. Further transport measurements on these ternary alloys reveal a disentanglement
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Molecular Mobility in Deforming Polymer Glasses

Theories and Applications

by Nikhil Padhye ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book bridges disparate fields in an exploration of the phenomena and applications surrounding molecular mobility in glassy materials experiencing inelastic deformation. The subjects of plastic deformation and polymer motion/interdiffusion currently belong to the two different fields of continuum mechanics and polymer physics, respectively. However, molecular motion associated with plastic ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book bridges disparate fields in an exploration of the phenomena and applications surrounding molecular mobility in glassy materials experiencing inelastic deformation. The subjects of plastic deformation and polymer motion/interdiffusion currently belong to the two different fields of continuum mechanics and polymer physics, respectively. However, molecular motion associated with plastic
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Symmetry, Group Theory, and the Physical Properties of Crystals

by Richard C Powell ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
I. Symmetry in Solids II. Group Theory III. Tensor Properties of Crystals IV. Symmetry Properties of Point Defects in Solids V. Symmetry and the Optical Properties of Solids VI. Nonlinear Optics VII. Symmetry and Lattice Vibrations VIII. Symmetry and Electron Energy Levels ... Read more

$83.99 CAD

I. Symmetry in Solids II. Group Theory III. Tensor Properties of Crystals IV. Symmetry Properties of Point Defects in Solids V. Symmetry and the Optical Properties of Solids VI. Nonlinear Optics VII. Symmetry and Lattice Vibrations VIII. Symmetry and Electron Energy Levels
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Supercritical Fluids as Solvents and Reaction Media

by Gerd H. Brunner ...

Supercritical fluids behave either like a gas or a liquid, depending on the values of thermodynamic properties. This tuning of properties, and other advantageous properties of supercritical fluids led to innovative technologies. More than 100 plants of production size are now in operation worldwide in the areas of process and production technology, environmental applications, and particle ... Read more

$199.99 CAD

Supercritical fluids behave either like a gas or a liquid, depending on the values of thermodynamic properties. This tuning of properties, and other advantageous properties of supercritical fluids led to innovative technologies. More than 100 plants of production size are now in operation worldwide in the areas of process and production technology, environmental applications, and particle
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Polymer Science Dictionary

by Mark Alger ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The 3rd edition of this important dictionary offers more than 12,000 entries with expanded encyclopaedic-style definitions making this major reference work invaluable to practitioners, researchers and students working in the area of polymer science and technology. This new edition now includes entries on computer simulation and modeling, surface and interfacial properties and their ... Read more

$267.99 CAD

The 3rd edition of this important dictionary offers more than 12,000 entries with expanded encyclopaedic-style definitions making this major reference work invaluable to practitioners, researchers and students working in the area of polymer science and technology. This new edition now includes entries on computer simulation and modeling, surface and interfacial properties and their
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Optical, Electric and Magnetic Properties of Molecules

A Review of the Work of A.D. Buckingham

Edited by D.C. Clary, B.J. Orr ...

This book celebrates the career and scientific accomplishments of Professor David Buckingham, who is due to retire from his Chair at Cambridge University in 1997. The adopted format comprises reprints of a number of David Buckingham's key scientific papers, each one or two of these preceded by a review of the corresponding area of David's wide-ranging research interest. Each reviewer is recognised ... Read more

$295.99 CAD

This book celebrates the career and scientific accomplishments of Professor David Buckingham, who is due to retire from his Chair at Cambridge University in 1997. The adopted format comprises reprints of a number of David Buckingham's key scientific papers, each one or two of these preceded by a review of the corresponding area of David's wide-ranging research interest. Each reviewer is recognised
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Molecular Mechanisms of Proton-coupled Electron Transfer and Water Oxidation in Photosystem II

by Shin Nakamura ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book reviews photosynthetic water oxidation and proton-coupled electron transfer in photosystem, focusing on the molecular vibrations of amino acid residues and water molecules. Photosynthetic water oxidation performed by plants and cyanobacteria is essential for the sustenance of life on Earth, not only as an electron source for synthesizing sugars from CO2, but also as an O2 source in the ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The book reviews photosynthetic water oxidation and proton-coupled electron transfer in photosystem, focusing on the molecular vibrations of amino acid residues and water molecules. Photosynthetic water oxidation performed by plants and cyanobacteria is essential for the sustenance of life on Earth, not only as an electron source for synthesizing sugars from CO2, but also as an O2 source in the
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Measurement Techniques for Radio Frequency Nanoelectronics

by T. Mitch Wallis, Pavel Kabos ...

Series series The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series
Connect basic theory with real-world applications with this practical, cross-disciplinary guide to radio frequency measurement of nanoscale devices and materials. • Learn the techniques needed for characterizing the performance of devices and their constituent building blocks, including semiconducting nanowires, graphene, and other two dimensional materials such as transition metal dichalcogenides ... Read more

$157.99 CAD

Connect basic theory with real-world applications with this practical, cross-disciplinary guide to radio frequency measurement of nanoscale devices and materials. • Learn the techniques needed for characterizing the performance of devices and their constituent building blocks, including semiconducting nanowires, graphene, and other two dimensional materials such as transition metal dichalcogenides
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