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An Algebraic Approach to the Many-Electron Problem

by Jaroslav Zamastil, Tereza Uhlířová ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an algebraic approach to the coupled cluster method for many-electron systems, pioneered by Josef Paldus. Using field methods along with an algebraic, rather than diagrammatic, approach facilitates a way of deriving the coupled cluster method which is readily understandable at the graduate level. The book begins with the notion of the quantized electron field and shows how the N ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

This book presents an algebraic approach to the coupled cluster method for many-electron systems, pioneered by Josef Paldus. Using field methods along with an algebraic, rather than diagrammatic, approach facilitates a way of deriving the coupled cluster method which is readily understandable at the graduate level. The book begins with the notion of the quantized electron field and shows how the N
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Introduction to Organic Electronic Devices

by Guangye Zhang, Chen Xie, Peng You, Shunpu Li ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book comprehensively describes organic electronic devices developed in the past decades. It not only covers the mainstream devices including organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) but also includes devices of recent interest such as organic immune transistors, organic photocatalysis devices, and themoelectrical devices. ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book comprehensively describes organic electronic devices developed in the past decades. It not only covers the mainstream devices including organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) but also includes devices of recent interest such as organic immune transistors, organic photocatalysis devices, and themoelectrical devices.
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Non-Self-Adjoint Schrödinger Operator with a Periodic Potential

Spectral Theories for Scalar and Vectorial Cases and Their Generalizations

by Oktay Veliev ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of spectral theory for non-self-adjoint differential operators with complex-valued periodic coefficients, addressing one of the most challenging problems in mathematical physics and quantum mechanics: constructing spectral expansions in the absence of a general spectral theorem. It examines scalar and vector Schrödinger operators, including those with ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of spectral theory for non-self-adjoint differential operators with complex-valued periodic coefficients, addressing one of the most challenging problems in mathematical physics and quantum mechanics: constructing spectral expansions in the absence of a general spectral theorem. It examines scalar and vector Schrödinger operators, including those with
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X-ray Photon Processing Detectors

Space, Industrial, and Medical applications

Edited by Conny Hansson, Krzysztof (Kris) Iniewski ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides readers a good overview of some of most recent advances in the field of hybrid pixelated detectors for X-ray imaging. Coverage includes both technology and applications, with an in-depth review of the research topics conducted at leading research institutions in the world. The conversion of the X-ray signal into an analogue/digital value is discussed, as well as a review of CMOS ... Read more

$76.99 CAD

This book provides readers a good overview of some of most recent advances in the field of hybrid pixelated detectors for X-ray imaging. Coverage includes both technology and applications, with an in-depth review of the research topics conducted at leading research institutions in the world. The conversion of the X-ray signal into an analogue/digital value is discussed, as well as a review of CMOS
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Introducción a la física del estado sólido

by Osvaldo Vigil Galán ...

Comprender la física del estado sólido es imprescindible para el estudioso de la física moderna. Ello implica conocimientos de múltiples ramas de la física. Esta obra está pensada para que el estudiante entienda de manera sistemática las bases de esta materia. ... Read more

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Comprender la física del estado sólido es imprescindible para el estudioso de la física moderna. Ello implica conocimientos de múltiples ramas de la física. Esta obra está pensada para que el estudiante entienda de manera sistemática las bases de esta materia.
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Surface Chemistry and Macroscopic Assembly of Graphene for Application in Energy Storage

by Cheng-Meng Chen ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This PhD thesis presents the latest findings on the tunable surface chemistry of graphene/graphene oxide by systematically investigating the tuning of oxygen and nitrogen containing functional groups using an innovative carbonization and ammonia treatment. In addition, novel macroscopic assemblies or hybrids of graphene were produced, laying the theoretical foundation for developing graphene-based ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This PhD thesis presents the latest findings on the tunable surface chemistry of graphene/graphene oxide by systematically investigating the tuning of oxygen and nitrogen containing functional groups using an innovative carbonization and ammonia treatment. In addition, novel macroscopic assemblies or hybrids of graphene were produced, laying the theoretical foundation for developing graphene-based
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Layered Superconductors

Volume 1

by Richard A. Klemm ...

Series Book 153 - International Series of Monographs on Physics
Since the discovery by the author and collaborators of superconductivity in the first truly layered compound, TaS2(pyridine)1/2, there have been many types of layered superconductors. These include the graphite intercalation compounds, the transition metal dichalcogenides, the intercalated transition metal dichalcogenides, the organic layered superconductors, the high-temperature cuprates, the ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

Since the discovery by the author and collaborators of superconductivity in the first truly layered compound, TaS2(pyridine)1/2, there have been many types of layered superconductors. These include the graphite intercalation compounds, the transition metal dichalcogenides, the intercalated transition metal dichalcogenides, the organic layered superconductors, the high-temperature cuprates, the
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Synchrotron Radiation: Selected Experiments in Condensed Matter Physics

Edited by W. Czaja ...

Series series Monte Verita
$64.99 CAD
Stories About Famous Precious Stones

by Adela Elizabeth Richards Orpen ...

Stories About Famous Precious Stones is a captivating exploration into the fascinating world of legendary gems, weaving together history, myth, and adventure. This engaging book delves into the remarkable tales behind some of the world’s most celebrated precious stones, such as the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond, and the Regent, tracing their origins, mysterious journeys, and the intrigue that ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Stories About Famous Precious Stones is a captivating exploration into the fascinating world of legendary gems, weaving together history, myth, and adventure. This engaging book delves into the remarkable tales behind some of the world’s most celebrated precious stones, such as the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond, and the Regent, tracing their origins, mysterious journeys, and the intrigue that
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Proceedings of the International Conference on Fundamental and Industrial Research on Materials

iConFIRM 2023, 11−14 December, Ropar, India

Edited by Abhishek Tiwari, Pratik Kumar Ray, Neha Sardana, Rajiv Kumar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Fundamental and Industrial Research on Materials- iConFIRM 2023; held from 11th to 14th Dec at Ropar in India. It includes recent advances in the area of mechanics of metallic, nano and energy materials, extractive metallurgy, and processing. Fundamental research works including development and characterization of new ... Read more

$217.99 CAD

This book presents peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Fundamental and Industrial Research on Materials- iConFIRM 2023; held from 11th to 14th Dec at Ropar in India. It includes recent advances in the area of mechanics of metallic, nano and energy materials, extractive metallurgy, and processing. Fundamental research works including development and characterization of new
... Read more
Inspection of Medical Devices

For Regulatory Purposes

Edited by Almir Badnjević, Mario Cifrek, Ratko Magjarević, Zijad Džemić ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This comprehensive guide invites nations worldwide to embark on a transformative journey, implementing independent third-party verification systems that ensure medical devices comply with both international and national regulations. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into the intricate processes, unveil essential procedures, and illuminate the paramount importance of establishing traceability ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

This comprehensive guide invites nations worldwide to embark on a transformative journey, implementing independent third-party verification systems that ensure medical devices comply with both international and national regulations. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into the intricate processes, unveil essential procedures, and illuminate the paramount importance of establishing traceability
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The State of the Quantum Vacuum

Casimir Physics in the 2020s

by Kimball A Milton ...

This review volume is intended to survey the field of quantum fluctuational phenomena induced by material bodies, which is commonly encompassed under the name of Casimir physics. H B G Casimir first discovered that zero-point fluctuations in the electromagnetic field caused an attractive force between closely separated metallic plates. Now — 75 years later — the field is burgeoning, with numerous ... Read more

$120.99 CAD

This review volume is intended to survey the field of quantum fluctuational phenomena induced by material bodies, which is commonly encompassed under the name of Casimir physics. H B G Casimir first discovered that zero-point fluctuations in the electromagnetic field caused an attractive force between closely separated metallic plates. Now — 75 years later — the field is burgeoning, with numerous
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The Sol-to-Gel Transition

by Plinio Innocenzi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides an in-depth introduction to the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic systems, one of the most important chemical-physical transitions and the basis of the sol-gel process. Familiarity with the fundamental chemistry and physics of this transition is essential for students in chemistry and materials science through academic and industry researchers ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book provides an in-depth introduction to the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic systems, one of the most important chemical-physical transitions and the basis of the sol-gel process. Familiarity with the fundamental chemistry and physics of this transition is essential for students in chemistry and materials science through academic and industry researchers
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Extraction of Semiconductor Diode Parameters

A Comparative Review of Methods and Materials

by Richard Ocaya ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive treatise on the extraction of semiconductor diode parameters using various methods. Its focus is on metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, and p-n junction diodes, covering a wide range of metals and semiconductors, including elemental, compound, organic, and nanostructured materials. By bringing together these methods in one place, this book ... Read more

$166.99 CAD

This book presents a comprehensive treatise on the extraction of semiconductor diode parameters using various methods. Its focus is on metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, and p-n junction diodes, covering a wide range of metals and semiconductors, including elemental, compound, organic, and nanostructured materials. By bringing together these methods in one place, this book
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High Voltage Vacuum Insulation

Basic Concepts and Technological Practice

by Rod V. Latham ...

The past decade has witnessed dramatic growth in the diversity and complexity of device applications where vacuum is required to support either high voltages or high electric fields. This is particularly true in thespace industry, specifically for the development of space-based pulse power systems. This book presents an overview of the technological advances that have occurred since the ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

The past decade has witnessed dramatic growth in the diversity and complexity of device applications where vacuum is required to support either high voltages or high electric fields. This is particularly true in thespace industry, specifically for the development of space-based pulse power systems. This book presents an overview of the technological advances that have occurred since the
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The Chemical Bond in Inorganic Chemistry

The Bond Valence Model

by I. David Brown ...

Series Book 27 - International Union of Crystallography Monographs on Crystallography
The bond valence model, a description of acid-base bonding, is widely used for analysing and modelling the structures and properties of solids and liquids. Unlike other models of inorganic chemical bonding, the bond valence model is simple, intuitive, and predictive, and is accessible to anyone with a pocket calculator and a secondary school command of chemistry and physics. This new edition of ... Read more

$124.99 CAD

The bond valence model, a description of acid-base bonding, is widely used for analysing and modelling the structures and properties of solids and liquids. Unlike other models of inorganic chemical bonding, the bond valence model is simple, intuitive, and predictive, and is accessible to anyone with a pocket calculator and a secondary school command of chemistry and physics. This new edition of
... Read more
Delta-Sigma A/D-Converters

Practical Design for Communication Systems

by Richard Gaggl ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The emphasis of this book is on practical design aspects for broadband A/D converters for communication systems. The embedded designs are employed for transceivers in the field of ADSL solutions and WLAN applications. An area- and power-efficient realization of a converter is mandatory to remain competitive in the market. The right choice for the converter topology and architecture needs to be ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The emphasis of this book is on practical design aspects for broadband A/D converters for communication systems. The embedded designs are employed for transceivers in the field of ADSL solutions and WLAN applications. An area- and power-efficient realization of a converter is mandatory to remain competitive in the market. The right choice for the converter topology and architecture needs to be
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Optical Properties of Semiconductors

Edited by N. G. Basov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
$64.99 CAD
Bio-based Foam Sorbents

For Oil Spill Cleanups

by Arnold A. Lubguban, Roberto M. Malaluan, Gerard G. Dumancas, Arnold C. Alguno ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the advantages of using sorbents in oil spill cleanup while dealing with the challenges of limited capacity and disposal. Bio-based foam sorbents are new but promising sorbents to oil spill cleanup. They are environmentally friendly materials derived from renewable resources such as vegetable oil and biomass, designed to absorb or adsorb oil and other pollutants from water, ... Read more

$140.99 CAD

This book highlights the advantages of using sorbents in oil spill cleanup while dealing with the challenges of limited capacity and disposal. Bio-based foam sorbents are new but promising sorbents to oil spill cleanup. They are environmentally friendly materials derived from renewable resources such as vegetable oil and biomass, designed to absorb or adsorb oil and other pollutants from water,
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Fuel Generation

Designing Highly Efficient Semiconductor Materials

Edited by Hairus Abdullah ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book highlights crucial parameters and strategies in photocatalytic water splitting. The process utilizes light energy to drive the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of a photocatalyst. The efficiency and performance of catalytic activities are determined by various parameters supported by material characterizations. Commonly, the catalytic performances in visible ... Read more

$280.99 CAD

This book highlights crucial parameters and strategies in photocatalytic water splitting. The process utilizes light energy to drive the separation of water into hydrogen and oxygen with the help of a photocatalyst. The efficiency and performance of catalytic activities are determined by various parameters supported by material characterizations. Commonly, the catalytic performances in visible
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Supermaterials

Edited by M. Ausloos, Rudi Cloots, Marek Pekala, Gilbert Vacquier, Alan J. Hurd ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
What is a supermaterial? A concise definition is by no means obvious, but a clue can be obtained from the topics discussed here..In addition to superconductors, the reader will encounter magnetic effects of many kinds, including giant and even colossal ones, organic conductors, photoconductors, and even 400-year-old Japanese ceramics. Processing is a prominent pursuit in supermaterials research, ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

What is a supermaterial? A concise definition is by no means obvious, but a clue can be obtained from the topics discussed here..In addition to superconductors, the reader will encounter magnetic effects of many kinds, including giant and even colossal ones, organic conductors, photoconductors, and even 400-year-old Japanese ceramics. Processing is a prominent pursuit in supermaterials research,
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Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials

Application on Health, Energy and Environment

Edited by Jai Prakash, Junghyun Cho, Bruno Campos Janegitz, Shuhui Sun ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book delves into the world of hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their diverse applications. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, this book highlights the importance of these materials in addressing critical challenges in various fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of multifunctional hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their potential impact on ... Read more

$166.99 CAD

This book delves into the world of hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their diverse applications. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, this book highlights the importance of these materials in addressing critical challenges in various fields. The book begins by introducing the significance of multifunctional hybrid photocatalyst nanomaterials and their potential impact on
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Experiments and Numerical Simulations of Diluted Spray Turbulent Combustion

Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion

Edited by Bart Merci, Dirk Roekaerts, AMSINI SADIKI ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reflects the outcome of the 1st International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion held in 2009 in Corsica (France). The focus is on reporting the progress of experimental and numerical techniques in two-phase flows, with emphasis on spray combustion. The motivation for studies in this area is that knowledge of the dominant phenomena and their interactions in such flow systems is ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book reflects the outcome of the 1st International Workshop on Turbulent Spray Combustion held in 2009 in Corsica (France). The focus is on reporting the progress of experimental and numerical techniques in two-phase flows, with emphasis on spray combustion. The motivation for studies in this area is that knowledge of the dominant phenomena and their interactions in such flow systems is
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Elementary Course On The Continuum Theory For Nematic Liquid Crystals, An

by Giovanni Barbero, Luiz Roberto Evangelista ...

Series Book 3 - Series On Liquid Crystals
This book was written to enable physicists and engineers to learn, within a single course, some topics in variational calculus, theory of elasticity, molecular models, and surface properties of nematic materials. It prepares graduate students for studies that require a simple knowledge in the physics of nematic liquid crystals.With this consideration in mind, the authors have formulated the ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

This book was written to enable physicists and engineers to learn, within a single course, some topics in variational calculus, theory of elasticity, molecular models, and surface properties of nematic materials. It prepares graduate students for studies that require a simple knowledge in the physics of nematic liquid crystals.With this consideration in mind, the authors have formulated the
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