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Thermoelectrical Effect in SiC for High-Temperature MEMS Sensors

by Toan Dinh, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Dzung Viet Dao ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents the fundamentals of the thermoelectrical effect in silicon carbide (SiC), including the thermoresistive, thermoelectric, thermocapacitive and thermoelectronic effects. It summarizes the growth of SiC, its properties and fabrication processes for SiC devices and introduces the thermoelectrical sensing theories in different SiC morphologies and polytypes. Further, it reviews the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book presents the fundamentals of the thermoelectrical effect in silicon carbide (SiC), including the thermoresistive, thermoelectric, thermocapacitive and thermoelectronic effects. It summarizes the growth of SiC, its properties and fabrication processes for SiC devices and introduces the thermoelectrical sensing theories in different SiC morphologies and polytypes. Further, it reviews the
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Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors

Volume 1, Materials and Technology

Edited by Ghenadii Korotcenkov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Three-volumes book “Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors” is the first to cover both chemical sensors and biosensors and all types of photodetectors and radiation detectors based on II-VI semiconductors. It contains a comprehensive and detailed analysis of all aspects of the application of II-VI semiconductors in these devices. The first volume "Materials and ... Read more

$170.09 USD

Three-volumes book “Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors” is the first to cover both chemical sensors and biosensors and all types of photodetectors and radiation detectors based on II-VI semiconductors. It contains a comprehensive and detailed analysis of all aspects of the application of II-VI semiconductors in these devices. The first volume "Materials and
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Formation and Temperature Stability of the Liquid Phase in Thin-Film Systems

by Serhii Dukarov, Serhii Petrushenko, Sergiy Bogatyrenko, Vladimir Sukhov ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents a summary of the topic of supercooling during crystallization in condensed films. While recent findings are mainly published in English, the foundational classical results were originally published in Russian, with limited accessibility to general readers. The present work is based on a 2019 Ukrainian monograph, "Temperature Stability of the Supercooled Liquid Phase in Condensed ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book presents a summary of the topic of supercooling during crystallization in condensed films. While recent findings are mainly published in English, the foundational classical results were originally published in Russian, with limited accessibility to general readers. The present work is based on a 2019 Ukrainian monograph, "Temperature Stability of the Supercooled Liquid Phase in Condensed
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Quantum Physics of Light and Matter

A Modern Introduction to Photons, Atoms and Many-Body Systems

by Luca Salasnich ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book gives an introduction to the field quantization (second quantization) of light and matter with applications to atomic physics. The first chapter briefly reviews the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics and the basic notions of quantum information theory and quantum statistical mechanics. The second chapter is devoted to the second quantization of the electromagnetic field, ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The book gives an introduction to the field quantization (second quantization) of light and matter with applications to atomic physics. The first chapter briefly reviews the origins of special relativity and quantum mechanics and the basic notions of quantum information theory and quantum statistical mechanics. The second chapter is devoted to the second quantization of the electromagnetic field,
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Quantum Plasmonics

Edited by Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi, Luis Martin-Moreno, Francisco Garcia-Vidal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the latest results of quantum properties of light in the nanostructured environment supporting surface plasmons, including waveguide quantum electrodynamics, quantum emitters, strong-coupling phenomena and lasing in plasmonic structures. Different approaches are described for controlling the emission and propagation of light with extreme light confinement and field enhancement ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book presents the latest results of quantum properties of light in the nanostructured environment supporting surface plasmons, including waveguide quantum electrodynamics, quantum emitters, strong-coupling phenomena and lasing in plasmonic structures. Different approaches are described for controlling the emission and propagation of light with extreme light confinement and field enhancement
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Dynamics of Quantum Dot Lasers

Effects of Optical Feedback and External Optical Injection

by Christian Otto ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis deals with the dynamics of state-of-the-art nanophotonic semiconductor structures, providing essential information on fundamental aspects of nonlinear dynamical systems on the one hand, and technological applications in modern telecommunication on the other. Three different complex laser structures are considered in detail: (i) a quantum-dot-based semiconductor laser under optical ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This thesis deals with the dynamics of state-of-the-art nanophotonic semiconductor structures, providing essential information on fundamental aspects of nonlinear dynamical systems on the one hand, and technological applications in modern telecommunication on the other. Three different complex laser structures are considered in detail: (i) a quantum-dot-based semiconductor laser under optical
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Transport of Energetic Electrons in Solids

Computer Simulation with Applications to Materials Analysis and Characterization

by Maurizio Dapor ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book describes the computational methods most frequently used to deal with the interaction of charged particles, notably electrons, with condensed matter. Both elastic and inelastic scattering phenomena are discussed, and methods for calculating the relevant cross sections are explained in a rigorous but simple way. It provides readers with all the information they need in order to write ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book describes the computational methods most frequently used to deal with the interaction of charged particles, notably electrons, with condensed matter. Both elastic and inelastic scattering phenomena are discussed, and methods for calculating the relevant cross sections are explained in a rigorous but simple way. It provides readers with all the information they need in order to write
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History and Theory of Superconductors

A Compact Introduction

by Rudolf P Huebener ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Rudolf P. Huebener presents the field of superconductivity research in a clear and compact way. He vividly describes how this area has developed in many directions since the discovery of superconductivity more than 100 years ago. This concerns materials, experiments on the physical principles, theoretical understanding and technical applications. Among other things, the essential deals with the ... Read more

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Rudolf P. Huebener presents the field of superconductivity research in a clear and compact way. He vividly describes how this area has developed in many directions since the discovery of superconductivity more than 100 years ago. This concerns materials, experiments on the physical principles, theoretical understanding and technical applications. Among other things, the essential deals with the
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Lectures in Classical Thermodynamics with an Introduction to Statistical Mechanics

by Daniel Blankschtein ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This textbook facilitates students’ ability to apply fundamental principles and concepts in classical thermodynamics to solve challenging problems relevant to industry and everyday life. It also introduces the reader to the fundamentals of statistical mechanics, including understanding how the microscopic properties of atoms and molecules, and their associated intermolecular interactions, can be ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This textbook facilitates students’ ability to apply fundamental principles and concepts in classical thermodynamics to solve challenging problems relevant to industry and everyday life. It also introduces the reader to the fundamentals of statistical mechanics, including understanding how the microscopic properties of atoms and molecules, and their associated intermolecular interactions, can be
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Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanowires

Edited by Naoki Fukata, Riccardo Rurali ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book covers virtually all aspects of semiconductor nanowires, from growth to related applications, in detail. First, it addresses nanowires’ growth mechanism, one of the most important topics at the forefront of nanowire research. The focus then shifts to surface functionalization: nanowires have a high surface-to-volume ratio and thus are well-suited to surface modification, which ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book covers virtually all aspects of semiconductor nanowires, from growth to related applications, in detail. First, it addresses nanowires’ growth mechanism, one of the most important topics at the forefront of nanowire research. The focus then shifts to surface functionalization: nanowires have a high surface-to-volume ratio and thus are well-suited to surface modification, which
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Biointerface Engineering: Prospects in Medical Diagnostics and Drug Delivery

Edited by Pranjal Chandra, Lalit M. Pandey ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides detailed information on the surface and surface chemistry of various biointerfaces for the understanding and development of biosensors, biocompatible devices, and drug delivery systems. It highlights the role of interfacial phenomena towards the behaviour of biomolecules on different surfaces and their significance in recent applications. The book also addresses various surface ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book provides detailed information on the surface and surface chemistry of various biointerfaces for the understanding and development of biosensors, biocompatible devices, and drug delivery systems. It highlights the role of interfacial phenomena towards the behaviour of biomolecules on different surfaces and their significance in recent applications. The book also addresses various surface
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Grundlagen der Halbleiterphysik II

Nanostrukturen und niedrigdimensionale Elektronensysteme

by Jürgen Smoliner ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses Lehrbuch bietet Ihnen einen kompakten und verständlichen Überblick über die Physik von niedrigdimensionalen Elektronensystemen und den elektronischen Eigenschaften von Halbleiter-Nanostrukturen. Es eignet sich hervorragend für Studierende in höheren Semestern, die fortgeschrittene Halbleiterphysik-Vorlesungen hören oder praktische Einsteigerliteratur in das Gebiet der niedrigdimensionalen ... Read more

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Dieses Lehrbuch bietet Ihnen einen kompakten und verständlichen Überblick über die Physik von niedrigdimensionalen Elektronensystemen und den elektronischen Eigenschaften von Halbleiter-Nanostrukturen. Es eignet sich hervorragend für Studierende in höheren Semestern, die fortgeschrittene Halbleiterphysik-Vorlesungen hören oder praktische Einsteigerliteratur in das Gebiet der niedrigdimensionalen
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Advanced Nanomaterials for Detection of CBRN

Edited by Janez Bonča, Sergei Kruchinin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is devoted to advanced materials and perspective sensors, which is one of the most important problems in nanotechnology and security. This book is useful for researchers, scientist and graduate students in the fields of solid state physics, nanotechnology and security. ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book is devoted to advanced materials and perspective sensors, which is one of the most important problems in nanotechnology and security. This book is useful for researchers, scientist and graduate students in the fields of solid state physics, nanotechnology and security.
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Microbially Induced Corrosion and its Mitigation

by Ajay K. Singh ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This brief covers case studies on Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) and its mitigation. After reviewing the basics of corrosion, it focuses on MIC. MIC is a special type of electrochemical corrosion in which the presence of microbes and bacteria alters the chemistry of liquid media so as to make them more corrosive. These changes are harmful to metallic equipment, processing machinery, marine ... Read more

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This brief covers case studies on Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) and its mitigation. After reviewing the basics of corrosion, it focuses on MIC. MIC is a special type of electrochemical corrosion in which the presence of microbes and bacteria alters the chemistry of liquid media so as to make them more corrosive. These changes are harmful to metallic equipment, processing machinery, marine
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Recent Advances in PMOS Negative Bias Temperature Instability

Characterization and Modeling of Device Architecture, Material and Process Impact

Edited by Souvik Mahapatra ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book covers advances in Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) and will prove useful to researchers and professionals in the semiconductor devices areas. NBTI continues to remain as an important reliability issue for CMOS transistors and circuits. Development of NBTI resilient technology relies on utilizing suitable stress conditions, artifact free measurements and accurate physics ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book covers advances in Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) and will prove useful to researchers and professionals in the semiconductor devices areas. NBTI continues to remain as an important reliability issue for CMOS transistors and circuits. Development of NBTI resilient technology relies on utilizing suitable stress conditions, artifact free measurements and accurate physics
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Nonthermal Plasma Surface Modification of Materials

by Masaaki Okubo ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book describes the fundamentals and applicability of the atmospheric-pressure non-thermal plasma surface modification of materials. Non-thermal plasma modification is an effective procedure for chemical activation. In this book, the principles of non-thermal plasma surface modification and its application to various machine parts are described. By reading this book, technologists from a ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book describes the fundamentals and applicability of the atmospheric-pressure non-thermal plasma surface modification of materials. Non-thermal plasma modification is an effective procedure for chemical activation. In this book, the principles of non-thermal plasma surface modification and its application to various machine parts are described. By reading this book, technologists from a
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Engineered Biomaterials

Synthesis and Applications

Edited by Rishabha Malviya, Sonali Sundram ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights recent advances focusing on the synthesis methods of engineered biomaterials and their applications. The book discusses recent applications of various approaches and technology in improving the functional properties and biological activities of biopolymers. It includes two major sections: the first section introduces a range of methods which lead to materials with enhanced ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book highlights recent advances focusing on the synthesis methods of engineered biomaterials and their applications. The book discusses recent applications of various approaches and technology in improving the functional properties and biological activities of biopolymers. It includes two major sections: the first section introduces a range of methods which lead to materials with enhanced
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Defects Engineering in Electroceramics for Energy Applications

Edited by Upendra Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the history of electroceramics starting from synthesis using different routes of the solid solution to hybrid nanocomposites and its applications in different renewable energy, thermistor, actuators, thermoelectric, thermo-optic, sensor, and much more applications in electronic industry. In ceramic materials, the properties are controlled by doping and composition, but the ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book highlights the history of electroceramics starting from synthesis using different routes of the solid solution to hybrid nanocomposites and its applications in different renewable energy, thermistor, actuators, thermoelectric, thermo-optic, sensor, and much more applications in electronic industry. In ceramic materials, the properties are controlled by doping and composition, but the
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Electrochemical Devices

Principles to Applications

by Peeyush Phogat, Shreya Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book serves as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and researchers, offering insights into the diverse array of electrochemical devices and their intricate dependencies. It provides a comprehensive overview of electrochemical devices from fundamental principles to cutting-edge applications. By bringing together insights from materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and beyond, ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and researchers, offering insights into the diverse array of electrochemical devices and their intricate dependencies. It provides a comprehensive overview of electrochemical devices from fundamental principles to cutting-edge applications. By bringing together insights from materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and beyond,
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Upconversion Nanoparticles (UCNPs) for Functional Applications

Edited by Vijay Kumar, Irfan Ayoub, Hendrik C. Swart, Rakesh Sehgal ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book explores upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) at both, the fundamental as well as applied levels, for functional applications. It provides a broad perspective about the synthesis approaches of UCNPs with the preferred size, improved and tunable upconversion luminescence, along with the combined multifunctionality for various applications. It highlights the fundamentals and systematic ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book explores upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) at both, the fundamental as well as applied levels, for functional applications. It provides a broad perspective about the synthesis approaches of UCNPs with the preferred size, improved and tunable upconversion luminescence, along with the combined multifunctionality for various applications. It highlights the fundamentals and systematic
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In-Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy

Edited by Litao Sun, Tao Xu, Ze Zhang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book focuses on in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM), an investigatory technique used to observe a sample’s response to a given stimulus (including electron irradiation, thermal excitation, mechanical force, optical excitation, electric and magnetic fields) at the nanoscale in real time. The book introduces readers to the technical strategy behind the in-situ technique and its ... Read more

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This book focuses on in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM), an investigatory technique used to observe a sample’s response to a given stimulus (including electron irradiation, thermal excitation, mechanical force, optical excitation, electric and magnetic fields) at the nanoscale in real time. The book introduces readers to the technical strategy behind the in-situ technique and its
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Nonlinear Waves

From Dissipative Solitons to Magnetic Solitons

by Emmanuel Kengne, WuMing Liu ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the methods to engineer dissipative and magnetic nonlinear waves propagating in nonlinear systems. In the first part of the book, the authors present methodologically mathematical models of nonlinear waves propagating in one- and two-dimensional nonlinear transmission networks without/with dissipative elements. Based on these models, the authors investigate the generation and ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This book highlights the methods to engineer dissipative and magnetic nonlinear waves propagating in nonlinear systems. In the first part of the book, the authors present methodologically mathematical models of nonlinear waves propagating in one- and two-dimensional nonlinear transmission networks without/with dissipative elements. Based on these models, the authors investigate the generation and
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Graphene

Fabrication, Properties and Applications

Edited by Ramesh T. Subramaniam, Ramesh Kasi, Shahid Bashir, Sachin Sharma Ashok Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the versatility of graphene focusing on the background of graphene, its overall structure, superior properties, fabrication routes, characterization techniques, graphene composites/derivatives, and potential applications. A remarkable surge in interest for graphene and its applications has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of publications in terms of reviews and ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book highlights the versatility of graphene focusing on the background of graphene, its overall structure, superior properties, fabrication routes, characterization techniques, graphene composites/derivatives, and potential applications. A remarkable surge in interest for graphene and its applications has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of publications in terms of reviews and
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Theory of Elastic Waves

by Peijun Wei ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights a systematic introduction to the basic theory of elastic wave propagation in complex media. The theory of elastic waves is widely used in fields such as geophysical exploration, seismic survey, medical ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing of materials and structures, phononic crystals, metamaterials and structure health monitoring. To help readers develop a systematic ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book highlights a systematic introduction to the basic theory of elastic wave propagation in complex media. The theory of elastic waves is widely used in fields such as geophysical exploration, seismic survey, medical ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing of materials and structures, phononic crystals, metamaterials and structure health monitoring. To help readers develop a systematic
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