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Biosensors and Biochips

by Alberto Pasquarelli ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This textbook describes the basic principles and mechanism of action of biosensor systems, and introduces readers to the various types of biosensors; from affinity biosensors to catalytic, optical and label-free biosensors, the most common systems are explained in detail. Dedicated advanced sections focus on biochips and genome sequencing methods as well as organs-on-a-chip.The textbook helps ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This textbook describes the basic principles and mechanism of action of biosensor systems, and introduces readers to the various types of biosensors; from affinity biosensors to catalytic, optical and label-free biosensors, the most common systems are explained in detail. Dedicated advanced sections focus on biochips and genome sequencing methods as well as organs-on-a-chip.The textbook helps
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Quantum Critical Phenomena of Valence Transition

Heavy Fermion Metals and Related Systems

by Shinji Watanabe, Kazumasa Miyake ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book comprehensively presents an unconventional quantum criticality caused by valence fluctuations, which offers theoretical understanding of unconventional Fermi-liquid properties in cerium- and ytterbium-based heavy fermion metals including CeCu2(Si,Ge)2 and CeRhIn5 under pressure, and quasicrystal β-YbAlB4 and Yb15Al34Au51.The book begins with an introduction to fundamental concepts for ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book comprehensively presents an unconventional quantum criticality caused by valence fluctuations, which offers theoretical understanding of unconventional Fermi-liquid properties in cerium- and ytterbium-based heavy fermion metals including CeCu2(Si,Ge)2 and CeRhIn5 under pressure, and quasicrystal β-YbAlB4 and Yb15Al34Au51.The book begins with an introduction to fundamental concepts for
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Alloys Based on TiNi in Pre-transition Low-Stability States

Structure and Properties

by Alexander I. Potekaev, Anatoly A. Klopotov, Valentina V. Kulagina, Yulia V. Solov'eva, Sergey G. Anikeev ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents the results of research on the regularities during thermocyclic impact on changes in structural-phase states of functional alloys with low-stabilityor instability in the area of structural-phase transformations. Without clarification of the physical regularities of the influence of thermomechanical impact on the properties of alloys, it is impossible to develop technological ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents the results of research on the regularities during thermocyclic impact on changes in structural-phase states of functional alloys with low-stabilityor instability in the area of structural-phase transformations. Without clarification of the physical regularities of the influence of thermomechanical impact on the properties of alloys, it is impossible to develop technological
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Flux Pinning in Superconductors

by Teruo Matsushita ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers the flux pinning mechanisms and properties and the electromagnetic phenomena caused by the flux pinning common for metallic, high-Tc and MgB2 superconductors. The condensation energy interaction known for normal precipitates or grain boundaries and the kinetic energy interaction proposed for artificial Nb pins in Nb-Ti, etc., are introduced for the pinning mechanism. Summation ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book covers the flux pinning mechanisms and properties and the electromagnetic phenomena caused by the flux pinning common for metallic, high-Tc and MgB2 superconductors. The condensation energy interaction known for normal precipitates or grain boundaries and the kinetic energy interaction proposed for artificial Nb pins in Nb-Ti, etc., are introduced for the pinning mechanism. Summation
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Issue 8 Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletter

Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters, #3

by Anna Fricker ...

Series Book 3 - Printing and Graphics Science Group Newsletters
Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications.This newsletter, #8, was edited by Anna Fricker (also listed as author) of the London College of Communications and formatted as an Ebook by Roy Gray for The Printing and Graphics Science (PGS) Group of The Institute of Physics (IOP). There are two earlier editions, #7 & #6, published as E books.The ... Read more

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Exciting new developments are taking place in graphic arts technology and printing applications.This newsletter, #8, was edited by Anna Fricker (also listed as author) of the London College of Communications and formatted as an Ebook by Roy Gray for The Printing and Graphics Science (PGS) Group of The Institute of Physics (IOP). There are two earlier editions, #7 & #6, published as E books.The
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A Journey into Reciprocal Space (Second Edition)

A crystallographer’s perspective

by Emeritus Professor Anthony Michael Glazer ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This is a substantially revised and expanded second edition of a book published in theConcise series. The book has been considerably extended and a number of correctionshave been made to the text and diagrams. A new chapter (7) has also been added, ondistortion mode analysis. Many new diagrams have been added and the topics have beenexplained more fully and with more attention to detail. This book ... Read more

$114.99 USD

This is a substantially revised and expanded second edition of a book published in theConcise series. The book has been considerably extended and a number of correctionshave been made to the text and diagrams. A new chapter (7) has also been added, ondistortion mode analysis. Many new diagrams have been added and the topics have beenexplained more fully and with more attention to detail. This book
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Colloidal Crystals of Spheres and Cubes in Real and Reciprocal Space

by Janne-Mieke Meijer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis presents an in-depth study on the effect of colloidal particle shape and formation mechanism on self-organization and the final crystal symmetries that can be achieved. It demonstrates how state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction techniques can be used to produce detailed characterizations of colloidal crystal structures prepared using different self-assembly techniques, and how smart ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This thesis presents an in-depth study on the effect of colloidal particle shape and formation mechanism on self-organization and the final crystal symmetries that can be achieved. It demonstrates how state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction techniques can be used to produce detailed characterizations of colloidal crystal structures prepared using different self-assembly techniques, and how smart
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In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy Studies of Carbon Nanotube Nucleation Mechanism and Carbon Nanotube-Clamped Metal Atomic Chains

by Dai-Ming Tang ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Using an in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) approach to investigate the growth mechanism of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as well as the fabrication and properties of CNT-clamped metal atomic chains (MACs) is the focus of the research summarized in this thesis. The application of an in situ TEM approach in the above-mentioned research provides not only real-time observation but also ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Using an in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) approach to investigate the growth mechanism of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as well as the fabrication and properties of CNT-clamped metal atomic chains (MACs) is the focus of the research summarized in this thesis. The application of an in situ TEM approach in the above-mentioned research provides not only real-time observation but also
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Rare Earth-Doped Metal Oxide Nanostructures

For Energy Harvesting and Environmental Sensing

Edited by Naveen Kumar, Virat Khanna, Nupur Aggarwal, Shalini Tripathi ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The book highlights the potential use of rare earth ions in enhancing the properties of metal oxides. This book explores the effects of rare earth substitution on the structure and microstructure of metal oxides, exploring their multifunctional applications in energy harvesting, environmental sensing, and remediation. It presents significant improvements in material properties due to rare earth ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The book highlights the potential use of rare earth ions in enhancing the properties of metal oxides. This book explores the effects of rare earth substitution on the structure and microstructure of metal oxides, exploring their multifunctional applications in energy harvesting, environmental sensing, and remediation. It presents significant improvements in material properties due to rare earth
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Nanotechnology in Conductive Inks

Physical Performance Under Dynamic Mechanical Loading

by Mohd Azli Salim, Chonlatee Photong, Norhisham Ismail ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the electrical, mechanical, and material characteristics of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) and carbon black (CB) nanocomposite conductive inks, developed for wearable electronics. These inks were printed on flexible substrates using four distinct patterns—straight, curved, square, and zigzag—and tested under cyclic bending, tensile, and torsional stress to simulate real-world ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book highlights the electrical, mechanical, and material characteristics of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) and carbon black (CB) nanocomposite conductive inks, developed for wearable electronics. These inks were printed on flexible substrates using four distinct patterns—straight, curved, square, and zigzag—and tested under cyclic bending, tensile, and torsional stress to simulate real-world
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Computational Methods for Nanoscale Applications

Particles, Plasmons and Waves

by Igor Tsukerman ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This second edition of a well-received book presents new perspectives on modern nanoscale problems, where fundamental science meets technology and computer modeling. Along with traditional computational techniques such as finite-difference schemes, finite element analysis and Ewald summation, the book describes a new finite-difference calculus of Flexible Local Approximation MEthods (FLAME), which ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This second edition of a well-received book presents new perspectives on modern nanoscale problems, where fundamental science meets technology and computer modeling. Along with traditional computational techniques such as finite-difference schemes, finite element analysis and Ewald summation, the book describes a new finite-difference calculus of Flexible Local Approximation MEthods (FLAME), which
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Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology

Edited by Bharat Bhushan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This comprehensive handbook has become the definitive reference work in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, and this 4th edition incorporates a number of recent new developments.It integrates nanofabrication, nanomaterials, nanodevices, nanomechanics, nanotribology, materials science, and reliability engineering knowledge in just one volume. Furthermore, it discusses various ... Read more

$287.99 USD

This comprehensive handbook has become the definitive reference work in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, and this 4th edition incorporates a number of recent new developments.It integrates nanofabrication, nanomaterials, nanodevices, nanomechanics, nanotribology, materials science, and reliability engineering knowledge in just one volume. Furthermore, it discusses various
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Transport Properties of Concrete

Modelling the Durability of Structures

by Peter A. Claisse ...

Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Transport Properties of Concrete: Modelling the Durability of Structures, Second Edition, covers how to measure transport properties and use the results to model performance. The transport properties of concrete and measurements of the ability of ions and fluids to move through the material. These properties largely determine the durability of concrete and of steel embedded within it, as well as ... Read more

$224.99 USD

Transport Properties of Concrete: Modelling the Durability of Structures, Second Edition, covers how to measure transport properties and use the results to model performance. The transport properties of concrete and measurements of the ability of ions and fluids to move through the material. These properties largely determine the durability of concrete and of steel embedded within it, as well as
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Fundamentals of Materials Science

The Microstructure–Property Relationship Using Metals as Model Systems

by Eric J. Mittemeijer ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This textbook offers a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science. It conveys the quintessence of this interdisciplinary field, distinguishing it from merely solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, using metals as model systems to elucidate the relation between microstructure and materials properties.Mittemeijer's Fundamentals of Materials Science provides a ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This textbook offers a strong introduction to the fundamental concepts of materials science. It conveys the quintessence of this interdisciplinary field, distinguishing it from merely solid-state physics and solid-state chemistry, using metals as model systems to elucidate the relation between microstructure and materials properties.Mittemeijer's Fundamentals of Materials Science provides a
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Piezoresistive Effect of p-Type Single Crystalline 3C-SiC

Silicon Carbide Mechanical Sensors for Harsh Environments

by Hoang-Phuong Phan ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book addresses the piezoresistance in p-type 3C-SiC, which it investigates using experimental characterization and theoretical analysis. The gauge factor, the piezoresistive coefficients in two-terminal and four-terminal resistors, the comparison between single crystalline and nanocrystalline SiC, along with the temperature dependence of the piezoresistive effect in p-type 3C-SiC are also ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book addresses the piezoresistance in p-type 3C-SiC, which it investigates using experimental characterization and theoretical analysis. The gauge factor, the piezoresistive coefficients in two-terminal and four-terminal resistors, the comparison between single crystalline and nanocrystalline SiC, along with the temperature dependence of the piezoresistive effect in p-type 3C-SiC are also
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The Many Phases of Matter

by G.Venkataraman ...

This book is about phase transitions. It seeks to unfold the universal connecting link between diverse physical phenomena, all involving a change of state. ... Read more

$2.90 USD

This book is about phase transitions. It seeks to unfold the universal connecting link between diverse physical phenomena, all involving a change of state.
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Materials Science: A Field of Diverse Industrial Applications

by Arti Srivastava, Mridula Tripathi, Kalpana Awasthi, Subhash Banerjee ...

Materials Science: A Field of Diverse Industrial Applications provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in new materials and their applications across various fields. With ten chapters from reputed experts in materials chemistry, the book covers a wide range of topics including thin-film nanomaterials (including chalcogenide, zinc oxide and barium fluoride thin films), multiferroic ... Read more

$42.49 USD

Materials Science: A Field of Diverse Industrial Applications provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in new materials and their applications across various fields. With ten chapters from reputed experts in materials chemistry, the book covers a wide range of topics including thin-film nanomaterials (including chalcogenide, zinc oxide and barium fluoride thin films), multiferroic
... Read more
Advances in Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials

by Jiagang Wu ...

This book systematically reviews the history of lead-free piezoelectric materials, including the latest research. It also addresses a number of important issues, such as new types of materials prepared in a multitude of sizes, structural and physical properties, and potential applications for high-performance devices.Further, it examines in detail the state of the art in lead-free piezoelectric ... Read more

$242.99 USD

This book systematically reviews the history of lead-free piezoelectric materials, including the latest research. It also addresses a number of important issues, such as new types of materials prepared in a multitude of sizes, structural and physical properties, and potential applications for high-performance devices.Further, it examines in detail the state of the art in lead-free piezoelectric
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Conductors, Semiconductors, Superconductors

An Introduction to Solid State Physics

by Rudolf P. Huebener ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
In the second half of the last century solid state physics and materials science experienced a great advance and established itself as an important and independent new field.This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of solid state physics, including a description of the key people in the field and the historic context. The book concentrates on the electric and magnetic properties of ... Read more

$53.99 USD

In the second half of the last century solid state physics and materials science experienced a great advance and established itself as an important and independent new field.This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of solid state physics, including a description of the key people in the field and the historic context. The book concentrates on the electric and magnetic properties of
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Thin Liquid Films

Dewetting and Polymer Flow

by Ralf Blossey ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a treatise on the thermodynamic and dynamic properties of thin liquid films at solid surfaces and, in particular, their rupture instabilities. For the quantitative study of these phenomena, polymer thin films (sometimes referred to as “ultrathin”) have proven to be an invaluable experimental model system.What is it that makes thin film instabilities special and interesting? First, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book is a treatise on the thermodynamic and dynamic properties of thin liquid films at solid surfaces and, in particular, their rupture instabilities. For the quantitative study of these phenomena, polymer thin films (sometimes referred to as “ultrathin”) have proven to be an invaluable experimental model system.What is it that makes thin film instabilities special and interesting? First,
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Supercritical Antisolvent Precipitation Process

Fundamentals, Applications and Perspectives

by Diego T. Santos, Ádina L. Santana, M. Angela A. Meireles, Ademir José Petenate, Eric Keven Silva, Juliana Q. Albarelli, Júlio C. F. Johner, M.Thereza M. S. Gomes, Ricardo Abel Del Castillo Torres, Tahmasb Hatami ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides deep insights on the fundamentals, applications and perspectives of the Supercritical AntiSolvent (SAS) Precipitation Process. Chapter 1 provides recent (2013-2018) reports on the use of supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) antisolvent for micronization, coprecipitation and fractionation of high-value products for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Chapter 2 discusses ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides deep insights on the fundamentals, applications and perspectives of the Supercritical AntiSolvent (SAS) Precipitation Process. Chapter 1 provides recent (2013-2018) reports on the use of supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) antisolvent for micronization, coprecipitation and fractionation of high-value products for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Chapter 2 discusses
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Semiconductor Advanced Packaging

by John H. Lau ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, and reliability of advanced semiconductor packaging components and systems. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more weight placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as system-in-package, fan-in wafer/panel-level chip-scale packages, ... Read more

$116.99 USD

The book focuses on the design, materials, process, fabrication, and reliability of advanced semiconductor packaging components and systems. Both principles and engineering practice have been addressed, with more weight placed on engineering practice. This is achieved by providing in-depth study on a number of major topics such as system-in-package, fan-in wafer/panel-level chip-scale packages,
... Read more
Ultracold Atomic Physics

by Hui Zhai ...

The field of ultracold atomic physics has developed rapidly during the last two decades, and currently encompasses a broad range of topics in physics, with a variety of important applications in topics ranging from quantum computing and simulation to quantum metrology, and can be used to probe fundamental many-body effects such as superconductivity and superfluidity. Beginning with the underlying ... Read more

$67.99 USD

The field of ultracold atomic physics has developed rapidly during the last two decades, and currently encompasses a broad range of topics in physics, with a variety of important applications in topics ranging from quantum computing and simulation to quantum metrology, and can be used to probe fundamental many-body effects such as superconductivity and superfluidity. Beginning with the underlying
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Modern Techniques of Surface Science

by D. Phil Woodruff ...

This fully revised, updated and reorganised third edition provides a thorough introduction to the characterisation techniques used in surface science and nanoscience today. Each chapter brings together and compares the different techniques used to address a particular research question, including how to determine the surface composition, surface structure, surface electronic structure, surface ... Read more

$121.99 USD

This fully revised, updated and reorganised third edition provides a thorough introduction to the characterisation techniques used in surface science and nanoscience today. Each chapter brings together and compares the different techniques used to address a particular research question, including how to determine the surface composition, surface structure, surface electronic structure, surface
... Read more

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