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Reliability of High Mobility SiGe Channel MOSFETs for Future CMOS Applications

by Jacopo Franco, Ben Kaczer, Guido Groeseneken ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Due to the ever increasing electric fields in scaled CMOS devices, reliability is becoming a showstopper for further scaled technology nodes. Although several groups have already demonstrated functional Si channel devices with aggressively scaled Equivalent Oxide Thickness (EOT) down to 5Å, a 10 year reliable device operation cannot be guaranteed anymore due to severe Negative Bias Temperature ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

Due to the ever increasing electric fields in scaled CMOS devices, reliability is becoming a showstopper for further scaled technology nodes. Although several groups have already demonstrated functional Si channel devices with aggressively scaled Equivalent Oxide Thickness (EOT) down to 5Å, a 10 year reliable device operation cannot be guaranteed anymore due to severe Negative Bias Temperature
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Operando Research in Heterogeneous Catalysis

Edited by Joost Frenken, Irene Groot ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is devoted to the emerging field of techniques for visualizing atomic-scale properties of active catalysts under actual working conditions, i.e. high gas pressures and high temperatures. It explains how to understand these observations in terms of the surface structures and dynamics and their detailed interplay with the gas phase. This provides an important new link between fundamental ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

This book is devoted to the emerging field of techniques for visualizing atomic-scale properties of active catalysts under actual working conditions, i.e. high gas pressures and high temperatures. It explains how to understand these observations in terms of the surface structures and dynamics and their detailed interplay with the gas phase. This provides an important new link between fundamental
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Recent Advances in Graphene Nanophotonics

Edited by Shobhit K. Patel, Sofyan A. Taya, Sudipta Das, K. Vasu Babu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
There are growing advantages to the use of graphene-based nanophotonics in communication, sensing, security, safety, spectroscopy, manufacturing, biomedicine, agriculture, imaging, and other fields. These advantages, as well as the numerous challenges associated with this technology and proposed solutions to these challenges, are summarized in this book. The key objective of the book is to serve ... Read more

$166.49 CAD

There are growing advantages to the use of graphene-based nanophotonics in communication, sensing, security, safety, spectroscopy, manufacturing, biomedicine, agriculture, imaging, and other fields. These advantages, as well as the numerous challenges associated with this technology and proposed solutions to these challenges, are summarized in this book. The key objective of the book is to serve
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics

Materials and Photons

by Rainer Dick ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook, now in an expanded third edition, emphasizes the importance of advanced quantum mechanics for materials science and all experimental techniques which employ photon absorption, emission, or scattering. Important aspects of introductory quantum mechanics are covered in the first seven chapters to make the subject self-contained and accessible for a wide audience. Advanced Quantum ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This textbook, now in an expanded third edition, emphasizes the importance of advanced quantum mechanics for materials science and all experimental techniques which employ photon absorption, emission, or scattering. Important aspects of introductory quantum mechanics are covered in the first seven chapters to make the subject self-contained and accessible for a wide audience. Advanced Quantum
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Historical Roots of Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking

Steps Towards an Analogy

by Rocco Gaudenzi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
What are the thinking processes and knowledge resources involved in a complex discovery? How can the physics of solids, the physics of nuclei, and elementary particle physics cross-fertilise in spite of the widely differing domains and energy scales they deal with? This book addresses the questions by reconstructing and examining from the historical epistemological perspective the fascinating ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

What are the thinking processes and knowledge resources involved in a complex discovery? How can the physics of solids, the physics of nuclei, and elementary particle physics cross-fertilise in spite of the widely differing domains and energy scales they deal with? This book addresses the questions by reconstructing and examining from the historical epistemological perspective the fascinating
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Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensors

A Materials Guide to Design and Optimization

by Leiva Casemiro Oliveira, Antonio Marcus Nogueira Lima, Carsten Thirstrup, Helmut Franz Neff ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book addresses the important physical phenomenon of Surface Plasmon Resonance or Surface Plasmon Polaritons in thin metal films, a phenomenon which is exploited in the design of a large variety of physico-chemical optical sensors. In this treatment, crucial materials aspects for design and optimization of SPR sensors are investigated and outlined in detail. The text covers the selection of ... Read more

$70.49 CAD

This book addresses the important physical phenomenon of Surface Plasmon Resonance or Surface Plasmon Polaritons in thin metal films, a phenomenon which is exploited in the design of a large variety of physico-chemical optical sensors. In this treatment, crucial materials aspects for design and optimization of SPR sensors are investigated and outlined in detail. The text covers the selection of
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Dispersion Stability, Microstructure and Phase Transition of Anisotropic Nanodiscs

by Ravi Kumar Pujala ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis explores the dispersion stability, microstructure and phase transitions involved in the nanoclay system. It describes the recently discovered formation of colloidal gels via two routes: the first is through phase separation and second is by equilibrium gelation and includes the first reported experimental observation of a system with high aspect ratio nanodiscs. The phase behavior of ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This thesis explores the dispersion stability, microstructure and phase transitions involved in the nanoclay system. It describes the recently discovered formation of colloidal gels via two routes: the first is through phase separation and second is by equilibrium gelation and includes the first reported experimental observation of a system with high aspect ratio nanodiscs. The phase behavior of
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Lehrbuch zur Experimentalphysik Band 2: Kontinuumsmechanik und Thermodynamik

by Joachim Heintze ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses Buch zur Experimentalphysik ist der zweite Band der lange erwarteten Ausarbeitung der überaus beliebten Vorlesungen von Joachim Heintze. Die Liebe des Autors für die Physik und für spannende und historische Experimente ist in das Buch eingegangen und in allen Kapiteln unvermindert zu spüren. Hier finden Sie alle für das Bachelor- und das Nebenfachstudium der Physik relevanten Themen in ... Read more

$24.79 CAD

Dieses Buch zur Experimentalphysik ist der zweite Band der lange erwarteten Ausarbeitung der überaus beliebten Vorlesungen von Joachim Heintze. Die Liebe des Autors für die Physik und für spannende und historische Experimente ist in das Buch eingegangen und in allen Kapiteln unvermindert zu spüren. Hier finden Sie alle für das Bachelor- und das Nebenfachstudium der Physik relevanten Themen in
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High-Entropy Alloys

Fundamentals and Applications

Edited by Michael C. Gao, Jien-Wei Yeh, Peter K. Liaw, Yong Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a systematic and comprehensive description of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). The authors summarize key properties of HEAs from the perspective of both fundamental understanding and applications, which are supported by in-depth analyses. The book also contains computational modeling in tackling HEAs, which help elucidate the formation mechanisms and properties of HEAs from various ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive description of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). The authors summarize key properties of HEAs from the perspective of both fundamental understanding and applications, which are supported by in-depth analyses. The book also contains computational modeling in tackling HEAs, which help elucidate the formation mechanisms and properties of HEAs from various
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Handbook of Carbon Nanotubes

Edited by Jiji Abraham, Sabu Thomas, Nandakumar Kalarikkal ...

Series series Reference Module Chemistry, Materials and Physics
This Handbook covers the fundamentals of carbon nanotubes (CNT), their composites with different polymeric materials (both natural and synthetic) and their potential advanced applications. Three different parts dedicated to each of these aspects are provided, with chapters written by worldwide experts in the field. It provides in-depth information about this material serving as a reference book ... Read more

$1,152.79 CAD

This Handbook covers the fundamentals of carbon nanotubes (CNT), their composites with different polymeric materials (both natural and synthetic) and their potential advanced applications. Three different parts dedicated to each of these aspects are provided, with chapters written by worldwide experts in the field. It provides in-depth information about this material serving as a reference book
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Perturbative Aspects of the Deconfinement Transition

Beyond the Faddeev-Popov Paradigm

by Urko Reinosa ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers an original view of the color confinement/deconfinement transition that occurs in non-abelian gauge theories at high temperature and/or densities. It is grounded on the fact that the standard Faddeev-Popov gauge-fixing procedure in the Landau gauge is incomplete. The proper analysis of the low energy properties of non-abelian theories in this gauge requires, therefore, the ... Read more

$96.09 CAD

This book offers an original view of the color confinement/deconfinement transition that occurs in non-abelian gauge theories at high temperature and/or densities. It is grounded on the fact that the standard Faddeev-Popov gauge-fixing procedure in the Landau gauge is incomplete. The proper analysis of the low energy properties of non-abelian theories in this gauge requires, therefore, the
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Semiconductors for Optoelectronics

Basics and Applications

by Naci Balkan, Ayşe Erol ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides in-depth knowledge about the fundamental physical properties of bulk and low dimensional semiconductors (LDS). It also explains their applications to optoelectronic devices. The book incorporates two major themes. The first theme, starts from the fundamental principles governing the classification of solids according to their electronic properties and leads to a detailed ... Read more

$108.89 CAD

This book provides in-depth knowledge about the fundamental physical properties of bulk and low dimensional semiconductors (LDS). It also explains their applications to optoelectronic devices. The book incorporates two major themes. The first theme, starts from the fundamental principles governing the classification of solids according to their electronic properties and leads to a detailed
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Thermodynamic Properties of Cryogenic Fluids

by Jacob W. Leachman, Richard T Jacobsen, Eric W. Lemmon, Steven G. Penoncello ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This update to a classic reference text provides practising engineers and scientists with accurate thermophysical property data for cryogenic fluids. The equations for fifteen important cryogenic fluids are presented in a basic format, accompanied by pressure-enthalpy and temperature-entropy charts and tables of thermodynamic properties.It begins with a chapter introducing the thermodynamic ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This update to a classic reference text provides practising engineers and scientists with accurate thermophysical property data for cryogenic fluids. The equations for fifteen important cryogenic fluids are presented in a basic format, accompanied by pressure-enthalpy and temperature-entropy charts and tables of thermodynamic properties.It begins with a chapter introducing the thermodynamic
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Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites in Electronics

Edited by Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Jaehwan Kim, Sabu Thomas ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers graphene reinforced polymers, which are useful in electronic applications, including electrically conductive thermoplastics composites, thermosets and elastomers. It systematically introduces the reader to fundamental aspects and leads over to actual applications, such as sensor fabrication, electromagnetic interference shielding, optoelectronics, superconductivity, or memory ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book covers graphene reinforced polymers, which are useful in electronic applications, including electrically conductive thermoplastics composites, thermosets and elastomers. It systematically introduces the reader to fundamental aspects and leads over to actual applications, such as sensor fabrication, electromagnetic interference shielding, optoelectronics, superconductivity, or memory
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Spectroscopic Analysis of Optoelectronic Semiconductors

by Juan Jimenez, Jens W. Tomm ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book deals with standard spectroscopic techniques which can be used to analyze semiconductor samples or devices, in both, bulk, micrometer and submicrometer scale. The book aims helping experimental physicists and engineers to choose the right analytical spectroscopic technique in order to get specific information about their specific demands. For this purpose, the techniques including ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book deals with standard spectroscopic techniques which can be used to analyze semiconductor samples or devices, in both, bulk, micrometer and submicrometer scale. The book aims helping experimental physicists and engineers to choose the right analytical spectroscopic technique in order to get specific information about their specific demands. For this purpose, the techniques including
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Electronic States in Crystals of Finite Size

Quantum Confinement of Bloch Waves

by Shang Yuan Ren ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents an analytical theory of the electronic states in ideal low dimensional systems and finite crystals based on a differential equation theory approach. It provides precise and fundamental understandings on the electronic states in ideal low-dimensional systems and finite crystals, and offers new insights into some of the basic problems in low-dimensional systems, such as the ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book presents an analytical theory of the electronic states in ideal low dimensional systems and finite crystals based on a differential equation theory approach. It provides precise and fundamental understandings on the electronic states in ideal low-dimensional systems and finite crystals, and offers new insights into some of the basic problems in low-dimensional systems, such as the
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Spin-Polarized Two-Electron Spectroscopy of Surfaces

by Sergey Samarin, Oleg Artamonov, Jim Williams ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents developments of techniques for detection and analysis of two electrons resulting from the interaction of a single incident electron with a solid surface. Spin dependence in scattering of spin-polarized electrons from magnetic and non-magnetic surfaces is governed by exchange and spin-orbit effects. The effects of spin and angular electron momentum are shown through symmetry of ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book presents developments of techniques for detection and analysis of two electrons resulting from the interaction of a single incident electron with a solid surface. Spin dependence in scattering of spin-polarized electrons from magnetic and non-magnetic surfaces is governed by exchange and spin-orbit effects. The effects of spin and angular electron momentum are shown through symmetry of
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Computational Materials, Chemistry, and Biochemistry: From Bold Initiatives to the Last Mile

In Honor of William A. Goddard’s Contributions to Science and Engineering

Edited by Sadasivan Shankar, Richard Muller, Thom Dunning, Guan Hua Chen ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a broad and nuanced overview of the achievements and legacy of Professor William (“Bill”) Goddard in the field of computational materials and molecular science. Leading researchers from around the globe discuss Goddard’s work and its lasting impacts, which can be seen in today’s cutting-edge chemistry, materials science, and biology techniques. Each section of the book closes ... Read more

$267.69 CAD

This book provides a broad and nuanced overview of the achievements and legacy of Professor William (“Bill”) Goddard in the field of computational materials and molecular science. Leading researchers from around the globe discuss Goddard’s work and its lasting impacts, which can be seen in today’s cutting-edge chemistry, materials science, and biology techniques. Each section of the book closes
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Ferroelectric-Gate Field Effect Transistor Memories

Device Physics and Applications

Edited by Byung-Eun Park, Hiroshi Ishiwara, Masanori Okuyama, Shigeki Sakai, Sung-Min Yoon ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the materials characteristics, process technologies, and device operations for memory field-effect transistors employing inorganic or organic ferroelectric thin films. This transistor-type ferroelectric memory has interesting fundamental device physics and potentially large industrial impact.Among various applications of ferroelectric thin films, the ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the materials characteristics, process technologies, and device operations for memory field-effect transistors employing inorganic or organic ferroelectric thin films. This transistor-type ferroelectric memory has interesting fundamental device physics and potentially large industrial impact.Among various applications of ferroelectric thin films, the
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Industrial Applications Of Ultrafast Lasers

by Richard A Haight, Adra Carr ...

Series Book 11 - Materials And Energy
This book describes the application of ultrafast laser science and technology in materials and processing relevant to industry today, including ultrafast laser ablation where fundamental studies have led to the development of the world's first femtosecond photomask repair tool. Semiconductor manufacturing companies worldwide use the tool to repair photomask defects, saving hundreds of millions in ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

This book describes the application of ultrafast laser science and technology in materials and processing relevant to industry today, including ultrafast laser ablation where fundamental studies have led to the development of the world's first femtosecond photomask repair tool. Semiconductor manufacturing companies worldwide use the tool to repair photomask defects, saving hundreds of millions in
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Design-for-Test and Test Optimization Techniques for TSV-based 3D Stacked ICs

by Brandon Noia, Krishnendu Chakrabarty ...

This book describes innovative techniques to address the testing needs of 3D stacked integrated circuits (ICs) that utilize through-silicon-vias (TSVs) as vertical interconnects. The authors identify the key challenges facing 3D IC testing and present results that have emerged from cutting-edge research in this domain. Coverage includes topics ranging from die-level wrappers, self-test circuits, ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This book describes innovative techniques to address the testing needs of 3D stacked integrated circuits (ICs) that utilize through-silicon-vias (TSVs) as vertical interconnects. The authors identify the key challenges facing 3D IC testing and present results that have emerged from cutting-edge research in this domain. Coverage includes topics ranging from die-level wrappers, self-test circuits,
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Dynamical Analysis of Non-Fourier Heat Conduction and Its Application in Nanosystems

by Yuan Dong ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis studies the general heat conduction law, irreversible thermodynamics and the size effect of thermal conductivity exhibited in nanosystems from the perspective of recently developed thermomass theory. The derivation bridges the microscopic phonon Boltzmann equation and macroscopic continuum mechanics. Key concepts such as entropy production, temperature and the Onsager reciprocal ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This thesis studies the general heat conduction law, irreversible thermodynamics and the size effect of thermal conductivity exhibited in nanosystems from the perspective of recently developed thermomass theory. The derivation bridges the microscopic phonon Boltzmann equation and macroscopic continuum mechanics. Key concepts such as entropy production, temperature and the Onsager reciprocal
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The Effect of Long Term Thermal Exposure on Plastics and Elastomers

by Laurence W. McKeen ...

Series series Plastics Design Library
This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data is supported by explanations of how to make use of the data in real-world engineering contexts. High heat environments are common in automotive, oil and gas, household ... Read more

$260.99 CAD

This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effect of long term thermal exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data is supported by explanations of how to make use of the data in real-world engineering contexts. High heat environments are common in automotive, oil and gas, household
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Adsorption, Aggregation and Structure Formation in Systems of Charged Particles

From Colloidal to Supracolloidal Assembly

by Bhuvnesh Bharti ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This thesis presents studies on the interaction of soft materials like surfactants and proteins with hard silica nanomaterials. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it combines concepts from the fields of physical chemistry, nanoscience and materials science, yielding to fundamental insights into the structure-directing forces operating at the nano-scale. It is shown that the morphology of ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

This thesis presents studies on the interaction of soft materials like surfactants and proteins with hard silica nanomaterials. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it combines concepts from the fields of physical chemistry, nanoscience and materials science, yielding to fundamental insights into the structure-directing forces operating at the nano-scale. It is shown that the morphology of
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