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Terahertz (THz), Mid Infrared (MIR) and Near Infrared (NIR) Technologies for Protection of Critical Infrastructures Against Explosives and CBRN

Edited by Mauro Fernandes Pereira, Apostolos Apostolakis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Critical infrastructures are targets for terrorism and deliver avaluable vector through which the proliferation of CBRN and explosiveprecursors can be detected. Recent technological breakthroughs,notably in the field of near infrared (NIR), mid infrared (MIR),Terahertz (THz) and Gigahertz (GHz) sources and detectors, have led torugged commercial devices, capable of standoff sensing a range ofthese ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

Critical infrastructures are targets for terrorism and deliver avaluable vector through which the proliferation of CBRN and explosiveprecursors can be detected. Recent technological breakthroughs,notably in the field of near infrared (NIR), mid infrared (MIR),Terahertz (THz) and Gigahertz (GHz) sources and detectors, have led torugged commercial devices, capable of standoff sensing a range ofthese
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IoT and Analytics for Sensor Networks

Proceedings of ICWSNUCA 2021

Edited by Padmalaya Nayak, Souvik Pal, Sheng-Lung Peng ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks, Ubiquitous Computing and Applications (ICWSNUCA, 2021), which is held at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 26–27 February, 2021. This volume focuses on the applications, use-cases, architectures, deployments, and recent ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks, Ubiquitous Computing and Applications (ICWSNUCA, 2021), which is held at Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India, during 26–27 February, 2021. This volume focuses on the applications, use-cases, architectures, deployments, and recent
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The 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites

Proceedings of NAC 2022, July 15-17, Tokushima, Japan

Edited by Ri-ichi Murakami, Mikito Yasuzawa, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Pankaj Koinkar, Hairus Abdullah, Antonio Nakagaito ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents selected articles from the 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites (NAC 2022) held at Tokushima University in Japan. This event brought together leading researchers and professionals from academia and industry to present their latest findings and served as a platform for the exchange of ideas aiming for further collaborations.Participants from over ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

This book presents selected articles from the 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Composites (NAC 2022) held at Tokushima University in Japan. This event brought together leading researchers and professionals from academia and industry to present their latest findings and served as a platform for the exchange of ideas aiming for further collaborations.Participants from over
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Mathematical Analysis of Continuum Mechanics and Industrial Applications II

Proceedings of the International Conference CoMFoS16

Edited by Masato Kimura, Patrick van Meurs, Hirofumi Notsu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
As the sequel to the proceedings of the International Conference of Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities (CoMFoS15), the proceedings of CoMFoS16 present further advances and new topics in mathematical theory and numerical simulations related to various aspects of continuum mechanics. These include fracture mechanics, shape optimization, modeling of earthquakes, material structure, ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

As the sequel to the proceedings of the International Conference of Continuum Mechanics Focusing on Singularities (CoMFoS15), the proceedings of CoMFoS16 present further advances and new topics in mathematical theory and numerical simulations related to various aspects of continuum mechanics. These include fracture mechanics, shape optimization, modeling of earthquakes, material structure,
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Smart Polymer Nanocomposites

Energy Harvesting, Self-Healing and Shape Memory Applications

Edited by Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, John-John Cabibihan, Mariam Al-Ali Al-Maadeed ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers smart polymer nanocomposites with perspectives for application in energy harvesting, as self-healing materials, or shape memory materials. The book is application-oriented and describes different types of polymer nanocomposites, such as elastomeric composites, thermoplastic composites, or conductive polymer composites. It outlines their potential for applications, which would meet ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book covers smart polymer nanocomposites with perspectives for application in energy harvesting, as self-healing materials, or shape memory materials. The book is application-oriented and describes different types of polymer nanocomposites, such as elastomeric composites, thermoplastic composites, or conductive polymer composites. It outlines their potential for applications, which would meet
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Helium Ion Microscopy

Edited by Gregor Hlawacek, Armin Gölzhäuser ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers the fundamentals of Helium Ion Microscopy (HIM) including the Gas Field Ion Source (GFIS), column and contrast formation. It also provides first hand information on nanofabrication and high resolution imaging. Relevant theoretical models and the existing simulation approaches are discussed in an extra section. The structure of the book allows the novice to get acquainted with the ... Read more

$280.49 CAD

This book covers the fundamentals of Helium Ion Microscopy (HIM) including the Gas Field Ion Source (GFIS), column and contrast formation. It also provides first hand information on nanofabrication and high resolution imaging. Relevant theoretical models and the existing simulation approaches are discussed in an extra section. The structure of the book allows the novice to get acquainted with the
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Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices

Proceedings of the First International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (NODYCON 2019), Volume I

Edited by Walter Lacarbonara, Balakumar Balachandran, Jun Ma, J. A. Tenreiro Machado, Gabor Stepan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This first of three volumes from the inaugural NODYCON, held at the University of Rome, in February of 2019, presents papers devoted to Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices. The collection features both well-established streams of research as well as novel areas and emerging fields of investigation. Topics in Volume I include multi-scale dynamics: coexistence of multiple time ... Read more

$306.19 CAD

This first of three volumes from the inaugural NODYCON, held at the University of Rome, in February of 2019, presents papers devoted to Nonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices. The collection features both well-established streams of research as well as novel areas and emerging fields of investigation. Topics in Volume I include multi-scale dynamics: coexistence of multiple time
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Diffractive Optics and Nanophotonics

Resolution Below the Diffraction Limit

by Igor Minin, Oleg Minin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In this book the authors present several examples of techniques used to overcome the Abby diffraction limit using flat and 3D diffractive optical elements, photonic crystal lenses, photonic jets, and surface plasmon diffractive optics. The structures discussed can be used in the microwave and THz range and also as scaled models for optical frequencies. Such nano-optical microlenses can be ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

In this book the authors present several examples of techniques used to overcome the Abby diffraction limit using flat and 3D diffractive optical elements, photonic crystal lenses, photonic jets, and surface plasmon diffractive optics. The structures discussed can be used in the microwave and THz range and also as scaled models for optical frequencies. Such nano-optical microlenses can be
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Magnetic Perovskites

Synthesis, Structure and Physical Properties

by Asish K Kundu ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Magnetic perovskite with multi functional properties (magneto-resistive, magneto-dielectric, multiferroics, spintronics, etc.) have attracted increasing attention due to their possible applications towards storage materials and intriguing fundamental Physics. Despite the numerous investigations on multi functional materials in the past few years, a very few magnetic perovskites have been known to ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

Magnetic perovskite with multi functional properties (magneto-resistive, magneto-dielectric, multiferroics, spintronics, etc.) have attracted increasing attention due to their possible applications towards storage materials and intriguing fundamental Physics. Despite the numerous investigations on multi functional materials in the past few years, a very few magnetic perovskites have been known to
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Carbon-Based Nanosensor Technology

Edited by Christine Kranz ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Carbon nanomaterials have gained relevance in chem/bio sensing applications owing to their unique chemical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics. Written by leading experts in the field, this book discusses selected, state-of-the art carbon-based nanomaterials, including nanodiamonds, graphene nanodots, carbon nanopores, and nanocellulose. It presents examples of chem/bio sensing ... Read more

$472.69 CAD

Carbon nanomaterials have gained relevance in chem/bio sensing applications owing to their unique chemical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics. Written by leading experts in the field, this book discusses selected, state-of-the art carbon-based nanomaterials, including nanodiamonds, graphene nanodots, carbon nanopores, and nanocellulose. It presents examples of chem/bio sensing
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Semiconductor Optics 1

Linear Optical Properties of Semiconductors

by Heinz Kalt, Claus F. Klingshirn ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This revised and updated edition of the well-received book by C. Klingshirn provides an introduction to and an overview of all aspects of semiconductor optics, from IR to visible and UV. It has been split into two volumes and rearranged to offer a clearer structure of the course content. Inserts on important experimental techniques as well as sections on topical research have been added to support ... Read more

$128.09 CAD

This revised and updated edition of the well-received book by C. Klingshirn provides an introduction to and an overview of all aspects of semiconductor optics, from IR to visible and UV. It has been split into two volumes and rearranged to offer a clearer structure of the course content. Inserts on important experimental techniques as well as sections on topical research have been added to support
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Graphene

Fundamentals, Devices, and Applications

by Serhii Shafraniuk ...

Graphene, the first known example of a two-dimensional material, represents one of the most significant areas of contemporary research and serves as the foundation for emerging nanoelectronic applications. In field-effect structures, graphene exhibits remarkable physical properties. This book stems from the author’s research experience and collaborations with scientists at tertiary institutions, ... Read more

$343.48 CAD

Graphene, the first known example of a two-dimensional material, represents one of the most significant areas of contemporary research and serves as the foundation for emerging nanoelectronic applications. In field-effect structures, graphene exhibits remarkable physical properties. This book stems from the author’s research experience and collaborations with scientists at tertiary institutions,
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Quantum Mechanics Done Right

The Shortest Path from Novice to Researcher

by James K. Freericks ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This open access book develops the world of quantum physics without the onerous math prerequisites of all other texts. Rather than taking just a descriptive approach, or the conventional higher-math approach, this book develops rigorous quantum mechanics beginning at the level of a nonscientist. It is appropriate for advanced high-school students, lifelong learners, citizen scientists, ... Read more

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This open access book develops the world of quantum physics without the onerous math prerequisites of all other texts. Rather than taking just a descriptive approach, or the conventional higher-math approach, this book develops rigorous quantum mechanics beginning at the level of a nonscientist. It is appropriate for advanced high-school students, lifelong learners, citizen scientists,
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Research on Silicon-Based Integrated Diffractive Optical Neural Network

by Tingzhao Fu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book systematically researches crucial scientific issues such as high integration, high computational capacity, and large-scale expansion of computing units in silicon-based integrated diffractive optical neural networks (DONNs). The contents include theoretical exploration, structural design, simulation calculation, chip fabricating, packaging, testing, and experimental system error ... Read more

$217.79 CAD

This book systematically researches crucial scientific issues such as high integration, high computational capacity, and large-scale expansion of computing units in silicon-based integrated diffractive optical neural networks (DONNs). The contents include theoretical exploration, structural design, simulation calculation, chip fabricating, packaging, testing, and experimental system error
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Power Electronic Packaging

Design, Assembly Process, Reliability and Modeling

by Yong Liu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Power Electronic Packaging presents an in-depth overview of power electronic packaging design, assembly,reliability and modeling. Since there is a drastic difference between IC fabrication and power electronic packaging, the book systematically introduces typical power electronic packaging design, assembly, reliability and failure analysis and material selection so readers can clearly understand ... Read more

$306.19 CAD

Power Electronic Packaging presents an in-depth overview of power electronic packaging design, assembly,reliability and modeling. Since there is a drastic difference between IC fabrication and power electronic packaging, the book systematically introduces typical power electronic packaging design, assembly, reliability and failure analysis and material selection so readers can clearly understand
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Statics and Dynamics of Weakly Coupled Antiferromagnetic Spin-1/2 Ladders in a Magnetic Field

by Pierre Bouillot ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis shows how a combination of analytic and numerical techniques, such as a time dependent and finite temperature Density Matrix Renormalization Group (DMRG) technique, can be used to obtain the physical properties of low dimensional quantum magnets with an unprecedented level of accuracy. A comparison between the theory and experiment then enables these systems to be used as quantum ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This thesis shows how a combination of analytic and numerical techniques, such as a time dependent and finite temperature Density Matrix Renormalization Group (DMRG) technique, can be used to obtain the physical properties of low dimensional quantum magnets with an unprecedented level of accuracy. A comparison between the theory and experiment then enables these systems to be used as quantum
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Impact-Activated Solidification of Cornstarch and Water Suspensions

by Scott R. Waitukaitis ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis approaches impact resistance in dense suspensions from a new perspective. The most well-known example of dense suspensions, a mixture of cornstarch and water, provides enough impact resistance to allow a person to run across its surface. In the past, this phenomenon had been linked to "shear thickening" under a steady shear state attributed to hydrodynamic interactions or granular ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This thesis approaches impact resistance in dense suspensions from a new perspective. The most well-known example of dense suspensions, a mixture of cornstarch and water, provides enough impact resistance to allow a person to run across its surface. In the past, this phenomenon had been linked to "shear thickening" under a steady shear state attributed to hydrodynamic interactions or granular
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Surface Chemistry of Aqueous Corrosion Processes

by E. McCafferty ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This SpringerBrief utilizes a surface chemistry/physical chemistry approach toward the study of aqueous corrosion processes. The book starts with a timely and in-depth review of Acid-Base Properties of Surface Oxide Films. Acid-base properties are significant in various surface phenomena such as general and localized corrosion, corrosion inhibition by organic molecules, and the adhesion of organic ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This SpringerBrief utilizes a surface chemistry/physical chemistry approach toward the study of aqueous corrosion processes. The book starts with a timely and in-depth review of Acid-Base Properties of Surface Oxide Films. Acid-base properties are significant in various surface phenomena such as general and localized corrosion, corrosion inhibition by organic molecules, and the adhesion of organic
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Electronics with Discrete Components

by Enrique J. Galvez ...

Comprehensive textbook on electronics for physicists, now with more examples, exercises, hands-on electronics labs, troubleshooting tips, and practical exercisesElectronics with Discrete Components delivers a comprehensive overview of electronics from the perspective of a physicist. In the first part on digital components, after an introduction to digital electronics, the text covers fundamentals ... Read more

$95.99 CAD

Comprehensive textbook on electronics for physicists, now with more examples, exercises, hands-on electronics labs, troubleshooting tips, and practical exercisesElectronics with Discrete Components delivers a comprehensive overview of electronics from the perspective of a physicist. In the first part on digital components, after an introduction to digital electronics, the text covers fundamentals
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Photorefractive Optoelectronic Tweezers and Their Applications

by Michael Esseling ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In the never-ending quest for miniaturization, optically controlled particle trapping has opened up new possibilities for handling microscopic matter non-invasively. This thesis presents the application of photorefractive crystals as active substrate materials for optoelectronic tweezers. In these tweezers, flexible optical patterns are transformed into electrical forces by a photoconductive ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

In the never-ending quest for miniaturization, optically controlled particle trapping has opened up new possibilities for handling microscopic matter non-invasively. This thesis presents the application of photorefractive crystals as active substrate materials for optoelectronic tweezers. In these tweezers, flexible optical patterns are transformed into electrical forces by a photoconductive
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An Essential Guide to Electronic Material Surfaces and Interfaces

by Leonard J. Brillson ...

An Essential Guide to Electronic Material Surfaces and Interfaces is a streamlined yet comprehensive introduction that covers the basic physical properties of electronic materials, the experimental techniques used to measure them, and the theoretical methods used to understand, predict, and design them.Starting with the fundamental electronic properties of semiconductors and electrical ... Read more

$105.99 CAD

An Essential Guide to Electronic Material Surfaces and Interfaces is a streamlined yet comprehensive introduction that covers the basic physical properties of electronic materials, the experimental techniques used to measure them, and the theoretical methods used to understand, predict, and design them.Starting with the fundamental electronic properties of semiconductors and electrical
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High Power Laser-Matter Interaction

by Peter Mulser, Dieter Bauer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Introduction and handbook to high- power laser-matter interaction, laser generated plasma, nonlinear waves, particle acceleration, nonlinear optics, nonlinear dynamics, radiation transport. The book provides a systematic review of the major results and developments of the past 25 years. ... Read more

$267.69 CAD

Introduction and handbook to high- power laser-matter interaction, laser generated plasma, nonlinear waves, particle acceleration, nonlinear optics, nonlinear dynamics, radiation transport. The book provides a systematic review of the major results and developments of the past 25 years.
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Charge and Heat Transport Phenomena in Electronic and Spin Structures in B20-type Compounds

by Naoya Kanazawa ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents systematic experimental research on chiral-lattice crystals referred to as B20-type germanium compounds, especially focusing on skyrmion spin textures and Dirac electrons. An emergent electromagnetic field observed in MnGe demonstrates a formation of three-dimensional skyrmion crystals. Detection of skyrmions in nanoscale Hall bar devices made of FeGe is realized by measuring ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This thesis presents systematic experimental research on chiral-lattice crystals referred to as B20-type germanium compounds, especially focusing on skyrmion spin textures and Dirac electrons. An emergent electromagnetic field observed in MnGe demonstrates a formation of three-dimensional skyrmion crystals. Detection of skyrmions in nanoscale Hall bar devices made of FeGe is realized by measuring
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Molecular Response Functions for the Polarizable Continuum Model

Physical basis and quantum mechanical formalism

by Roberto Cammi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This Brief presents the main aspects of the response functions theory (RFT) for molecular solutes described within the framework of the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM). PCM is a solvation model for a Quantum Mechanical molecular system in which the solvent is represented as a continuum distribution of matter. Particular attention is devoted to the description of the basic features of the PCM ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This Brief presents the main aspects of the response functions theory (RFT) for molecular solutes described within the framework of the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM). PCM is a solvation model for a Quantum Mechanical molecular system in which the solvent is represented as a continuum distribution of matter. Particular attention is devoted to the description of the basic features of the PCM
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