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Traffic and Granular Flow '17

Edited by Samer H. Hamdar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents 57 peer-reviewed papers from the 12th Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow (TGF) held in Washington, DC, in July 2017. It offers a unique synthesis of the latest scientific findings made by researchers from different countries, institutions and disciplines.The research fields covered range from physics, computer science and engineering and they may be all grouped under the ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents 57 peer-reviewed papers from the 12th Conference on Traffic and Granular Flow (TGF) held in Washington, DC, in July 2017. It offers a unique synthesis of the latest scientific findings made by researchers from different countries, institutions and disciplines.The research fields covered range from physics, computer science and engineering and they may be all grouped under the
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Recent Advances in Microelectronics Reliability

Contributions from the European ECSEL JU project iRel40

Edited by Willem Dirk van Driel, Klaus Pressel, Mujdat Soyturk ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the latest progress in reliability analysis of microelectronic products. The content grows out of an EU project, named Intelligent Reliability 4.0 - iRel40 (see www.irel40.eu ). Different industrial sectors and topics are covered, such as electronics in automotive, rail transport, lighting and personal appliances. Several case studies and examples are discussed, which will ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This book describes the latest progress in reliability analysis of microelectronic products. The content grows out of an EU project, named Intelligent Reliability 4.0 - iRel40 (see www.irel40.eu ). Different industrial sectors and topics are covered, such as electronics in automotive, rail transport, lighting and personal appliances. Several case studies and examples are discussed, which will
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Phase Transitions in Materials

by Brent Fultz ...

The new edition of this popular textbook provides a fundamental approach to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials. Explanations are emphasised at the level of atoms and electrons, and it comprehensively covers the classical topics from classical metallurgy to nanoscience and magnetic phase transitions. The book has three parts, covering the fundamentals of phase transformations, ... Read more

$86.99 USD

The new edition of this popular textbook provides a fundamental approach to phase transformations and thermodynamics of materials. Explanations are emphasised at the level of atoms and electrons, and it comprehensively covers the classical topics from classical metallurgy to nanoscience and magnetic phase transitions. The book has three parts, covering the fundamentals of phase transformations,
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Lectures on the Physics of Extreme States of Matter

by Vladimir E Fortov ...

Series series IOP Expanding Physics
We are familiar with the basic states of matter – solid, liquid, gas and plasma – but under extreme conditions, such as high temperature and pressure, a material can form exotic phases with unique characteristics. Extreme states are found in phenomena such as nuclear explosions, exploding stars and the insides of planets, and conditions can be recreated using high pressure diamond anvils, intense ... Read more

$107.99 USD

We are familiar with the basic states of matter – solid, liquid, gas and plasma – but under extreme conditions, such as high temperature and pressure, a material can form exotic phases with unique characteristics. Extreme states are found in phenomena such as nuclear explosions, exploding stars and the insides of planets, and conditions can be recreated using high pressure diamond anvils, intense
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Analysis of Electrical Circuits with Variable Load Regime Parameters

Projective Geometry Method

by A. Penin ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book introduces readers to electric circuits with variable loads and voltage regulators. It defines invariant relationships for numerous parameters, and proves the concepts characterizing these circuits. Moreover, the book presents the fundamentals of electric circuits and develops circuit theorems, while also familiarizing readers with generalized equivalent circuits and using projective ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book introduces readers to electric circuits with variable loads and voltage regulators. It defines invariant relationships for numerous parameters, and proves the concepts characterizing these circuits. Moreover, the book presents the fundamentals of electric circuits and develops circuit theorems, while also familiarizing readers with generalized equivalent circuits and using projective
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Point-of-Care Diagnostics on a Chip

Edited by David Issadore, Robert M. Westervelt ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The topic of this book is the development of automated and inexpensive tools that transfer medical tests from a specialized clinical laboratory directly to the point of care, using biochip technology. Immediate access to medically relevant biochemical information for doctors and nurses promises to revolutionize patient care and dramatically lower costs. The miniaturization and automation of ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The topic of this book is the development of automated and inexpensive tools that transfer medical tests from a specialized clinical laboratory directly to the point of care, using biochip technology. Immediate access to medically relevant biochemical information for doctors and nurses promises to revolutionize patient care and dramatically lower costs. The miniaturization and automation of
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La physique du discontinu

by Paul Langevin ...

Le changement profond qui s'est produit récemment en Physique est caractérisé surtout par la pénétration, dans tous les domaines de notre science, de la notion fondamentale de discontinuité. Nous devons aujourd'hui fonder notre conception du monde et notre prévision des phénomènes sur l'existence des molécules, des atomes et des électrons. Il semble bien aussi nécessaire d'admettre que les moments ... Read more

$1.75 USD

Le changement profond qui s'est produit récemment en Physique est caractérisé surtout par la pénétration, dans tous les domaines de notre science, de la notion fondamentale de discontinuité. Nous devons aujourd'hui fonder notre conception du monde et notre prévision des phénomènes sur l'existence des molécules, des atomes et des électrons. Il semble bien aussi nécessaire d'admettre que les moments
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Advances in Personalized Nanotherapeutics

Edited by Ajeet Kaushik, Rahul Dev Jayant, Madhavan Nair ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Personalized health care to manage diseases and optimized treatment is crucial for everyone to maintain health quality. Significant efforts have been made to design and develop novel nano-enabling therapeutic strategies to cure and monitor diseases for personalized health care. As state-of-the-art, various strategies have been reported to develop personalized nanomedicine to combat against target ... Read more

$98.99 USD

Personalized health care to manage diseases and optimized treatment is crucial for everyone to maintain health quality. Significant efforts have been made to design and develop novel nano-enabling therapeutic strategies to cure and monitor diseases for personalized health care. As state-of-the-art, various strategies have been reported to develop personalized nanomedicine to combat against target
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Superinsulators, Bose Metals and High-Tc Superconductors

The Quantum Physics of Emergent Magnetic Monopoles

by Carlo A Trugenberger ...

In 1931 Dirac showed that topologically quantized single magnetic charges, magnetic monopoles, while classically forbidden in a gauge theory, are allowed alongside electric charges in a quantum theory of electromagnetism. Such topological magnetic excitations are indeed admitted in the spectrum of most grand unified field theories of elementary interactions. Despite 40 years of dedicated search ... Read more

$62.99 USD

In 1931 Dirac showed that topologically quantized single magnetic charges, magnetic monopoles, while classically forbidden in a gauge theory, are allowed alongside electric charges in a quantum theory of electromagnetism. Such topological magnetic excitations are indeed admitted in the spectrum of most grand unified field theories of elementary interactions. Despite 40 years of dedicated search
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Nanostructured Polymers

Synthesis and Performance

Edited by Bhasha Sharma, Vijay Chaudhary, Shashank Shekhar, Amit Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the development of new/novel class of materials—nano polymers and nano polymer advanced composites for future studies in this emerging and attractive field. It discusses the translation of technology from research to practice, considering aspects related to industrialization of preparation and aspects of regulatory development thus becoming an essential read for polymer and ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents the development of new/novel class of materials—nano polymers and nano polymer advanced composites for future studies in this emerging and attractive field. It discusses the translation of technology from research to practice, considering aspects related to industrialization of preparation and aspects of regulatory development thus becoming an essential read for polymer and
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Graphene Photonics

by Jia-Ming Liu, I-Tan Lin ...

Understand the fundamental concepts, theoretical background, major experimental observations, and device applications of graphene photonics with this self-contained text. Systematically and rigorously developing each concept and theoretical model from the ground up, it guides readers through the major topics, from basic properties and band structure to electronic, optical, optoelectronic, and ... Read more

$106.99 USD

Understand the fundamental concepts, theoretical background, major experimental observations, and device applications of graphene photonics with this self-contained text. Systematically and rigorously developing each concept and theoretical model from the ground up, it guides readers through the major topics, from basic properties and band structure to electronic, optical, optoelectronic, and
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Field Theory of Condensed Matter and Ultracold Gases

Volume 1

by Nicolas Dupuis ...

This book provides a pedagogical introduction to the concepts and methods of quantum field theory necessary for the study of condensed matter and ultracold atomic gases. After a thorough discussion of the basic methods of field theory and many-body physics (functional integrals, perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, correlation functions and linear response theory, symmetries and their ... Read more

$127.99 USD

This book provides a pedagogical introduction to the concepts and methods of quantum field theory necessary for the study of condensed matter and ultracold atomic gases. After a thorough discussion of the basic methods of field theory and many-body physics (functional integrals, perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, correlation functions and linear response theory, symmetries and their
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Elastic Constants In Heavily Doped Low Dimensional Materials

by Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak, Madhuchhanda Mitra ...

Series Book 14 - Series On The Foundations Of Natural Science And Technology
The elastic constant (EC) is a very important mechanical property of the these materials and its significance is already well known in literature. This first monograph solely deals with the quantum effects in EC of heavily doped (HD) low dimensional materials. The materials considered are HD quantum confined nonlinear optical, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI, GaP, Ge, PtSb₂, stressed materials, GaSb, Te, II-V ... Read more

$163.99 USD

The elastic constant (EC) is a very important mechanical property of the these materials and its significance is already well known in literature. This first monograph solely deals with the quantum effects in EC of heavily doped (HD) low dimensional materials. The materials considered are HD quantum confined nonlinear optical, III-V, II-VI, IV-VI, GaP, Ge, PtSb₂, stressed materials, GaSb, Te, II-V
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Advances in Thin-Film Solar Cells

by I. M. Dharmadasa ...

Solar energy conversion plays a very important role in the rapid introduction of renewable energy, which is essential to meet future energy demands without further polluting the environment, but current solar panels based on silicon are expensive due to the cost of raw materials and high energy consumption during production. The way forward is to move towards thin-film solar cells using ... Read more

$149.99 USD

Solar energy conversion plays a very important role in the rapid introduction of renewable energy, which is essential to meet future energy demands without further polluting the environment, but current solar panels based on silicon are expensive due to the cost of raw materials and high energy consumption during production. The way forward is to move towards thin-film solar cells using
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Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Nanostructure Surfaces, and Their Applications

Selected Proceedings of the 8th International Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2020), 26–29 August 2020, Lviv, Ukraine

Edited by Olena Fesenko, Leonid Yatsenko ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe and beyond. It features contributions presented at the 8th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2020), which was held on August 26–29, 2020 at Lviv Polytechnic National University, and was jointly organized by the Institute ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book highlights some of the latest advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials from leading researchers in Ukraine, Europe and beyond. It features contributions presented at the 8th International Science and Practice Conference Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (NANO2020), which was held on August 26–29, 2020 at Lviv Polytechnic National University, and was jointly organized by the Institute
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Spin Physics in Semiconductors

Edited by Mikhail I. Dyakonov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book offers an extensive introduction to the extremely rich and intriguing field of spin-related phenomena in semiconductors. In this second edition, all chapters have been updated to include the latest experimental and theoretical research. Furthermore, it covers the entire field: bulk semiconductors, two-dimensional semiconductor structures, quantum dots, optical and electric effects, spin ... Read more

$215.99 USD

This book offers an extensive introduction to the extremely rich and intriguing field of spin-related phenomena in semiconductors. In this second edition, all chapters have been updated to include the latest experimental and theoretical research. Furthermore, it covers the entire field: bulk semiconductors, two-dimensional semiconductor structures, quantum dots, optical and electric effects, spin
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Oxide Spintronics

by Tamalika Banerjee ...

Oxide materials have been used in mainstream semiconductor technology for several decades and have served as important components, such as gate insulators or capacitors, in integrated circuits. However, in recent decades, this material class has emerged in its own right as a potential contender for alternative technologies, generally designated as ‘beyond Moore’. The 2004 discovery by Ohtomo and ... Read more

$149.99 USD

Oxide materials have been used in mainstream semiconductor technology for several decades and have served as important components, such as gate insulators or capacitors, in integrated circuits. However, in recent decades, this material class has emerged in its own right as a potential contender for alternative technologies, generally designated as ‘beyond Moore’. The 2004 discovery by Ohtomo and
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Optical Response of Nanostructures

Microscopic Nonlocal Theory

by Kikuo Cho ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book deals with a recently developed theoretical method for calculating the optical response of nanoscale or mesoscopic matter. There has been much interest in this type of matter system because it brings out a new feature of solid state physics, viz. , the central importance of the quantum mechanical coherence of matter in its transport and optical properties, in contrast to bulk systems. ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book deals with a recently developed theoretical method for calculating the optical response of nanoscale or mesoscopic matter. There has been much interest in this type of matter system because it brings out a new feature of solid state physics, viz. , the central importance of the quantum mechanical coherence of matter in its transport and optical properties, in contrast to bulk systems.
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Physics and Mathematics Behind Wave Dynamics

by Sanichiro Yoshida ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
Most physical phenomena exhibit spatiotemporal features interpreted as wave dynamics. Various diagnostic technologies use some waves such as light, sound, and microwaves. A proper understanding of wave dynamics is essential to interpret these physical phenomena and apply the technology efficiently. However, the physics underlying the wave-like behavior of real-world systems is not necessarily ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Most physical phenomena exhibit spatiotemporal features interpreted as wave dynamics. Various diagnostic technologies use some waves such as light, sound, and microwaves. A proper understanding of wave dynamics is essential to interpret these physical phenomena and apply the technology efficiently. However, the physics underlying the wave-like behavior of real-world systems is not necessarily
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Glasses and Glass Ceramics for Medical Applications

by Emad El-Meliegy, Richard van Noort ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Glass ceramics are a special group of materials in which a base glass can be crystallized under carefully controlled conditions, which in turn determine the properties of the material. These materials offer a wide range of physical and mechanical properties combining the distinctive characteristics of sintered ceramics and glasses. This book provides readers with an interest in medical ceramics ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Glass ceramics are a special group of materials in which a base glass can be crystallized under carefully controlled conditions, which in turn determine the properties of the material. These materials offer a wide range of physical and mechanical properties combining the distinctive characteristics of sintered ceramics and glasses. This book provides readers with an interest in medical ceramics
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Frontiers of Quantum Chemistry

Edited by Bernard Kirtman, Marek J. Wójcik, Yukihiro Ozaki, Hiroshi Nakatsuji ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The purpose of this book is to convey to the worldwide scientific community the rapid and enthusiastic progress of state-of-the-art quantum chemistry. Quantum chemistry continues to grow with remarkable success particularly due to rapid progress in supercomputers. The usefulness of quantum chemistry is almost limitless. Its application covers not only physical chemistry but also organic and ... Read more

$242.99 USD

The purpose of this book is to convey to the worldwide scientific community the rapid and enthusiastic progress of state-of-the-art quantum chemistry. Quantum chemistry continues to grow with remarkable success particularly due to rapid progress in supercomputers. The usefulness of quantum chemistry is almost limitless. Its application covers not only physical chemistry but also organic and
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Barocaloric Effects in the Solid State

Materials and methods

Edited by Pol Lloveras ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This text covers the wealth of barocaloric materials science while presenting an array of advanced research methods, both standard and custom-built, lab-scale and large-scale, experimental, theoretical and modelling. Topics include barocaloric effects in polymers, magnetic materials, ferroelastic fluorides and oxyfluorides, spin crossover complexes, hybrid perovskites and plastic crystals. The ... Read more

$114.99 USD

This text covers the wealth of barocaloric materials science while presenting an array of advanced research methods, both standard and custom-built, lab-scale and large-scale, experimental, theoretical and modelling. Topics include barocaloric effects in polymers, magnetic materials, ferroelastic fluorides and oxyfluorides, spin crossover complexes, hybrid perovskites and plastic crystals. The
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Fractured Porous Media

by Pierre M. Adler, Valeri V. Mourzenko, Jean-François Thovert ...

This book provides a systematic treatment of the geometrical and transport properties of fractures, fracture networks, and fractured porous media. It is divided into two major parts. The first part deals with geometry of individual fractures and of fracture networks. The use of the dimensionless density rationalizes the results for the percolation threshold of the networks. It presents the crucial ... Read more

$92.99 USD

This book provides a systematic treatment of the geometrical and transport properties of fractures, fracture networks, and fractured porous media. It is divided into two major parts. The first part deals with geometry of individual fractures and of fracture networks. The use of the dimensionless density rationalizes the results for the percolation threshold of the networks. It presents the crucial
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Synergetics of Molecular Systems

by Lev N. Lupichev, Alexander V. Savin, Vasiliy N. Kadantsev ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Synergetics is the quantitative study of multicomponent systems that exhibit nonlinear dynamics and cooperativity. This book specifically considers basic models of the nonlinear dynamics of molecular systems and discusses relevant applications in biological physics and the polymer sciences.Emphasis is placed on specific solutions to the dynamical equations that correspond to the coherent formation ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Synergetics is the quantitative study of multicomponent systems that exhibit nonlinear dynamics and cooperativity. This book specifically considers basic models of the nonlinear dynamics of molecular systems and discusses relevant applications in biological physics and the polymer sciences.Emphasis is placed on specific solutions to the dynamical equations that correspond to the coherent formation
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