Basic Physics of Nanoscience
Traditional Approaches and New Aspects at the Ultimate Level
- 1st Edition - September 26, 2018
- Latest edition
- Author: Wolfram Schommers
- Language: English
Basic Physics of Nanoscience: Traditional Approaches and New Aspects at the Ultimate Level deals with the description of properties at the Nano level and self-organizing quantum p… Read more
Basic Physics of Nanoscience: Traditional Approaches and New Aspects at the Ultimate Level deals with the description of properties at the Nano level and self-organizing quantum processes of Nano systems. The book presents the state of the art as well as theoretical discussions of future developments, beginning with simple Nano systems’ sensitivity to small variations in interaction potential compared to bulk cases, and continuing with a discussion of the structure and dynamics of Nano systems as a function of temperature. Additionally, the book analyzes self-organizing quantum processes—which are essential in the design of new Nano systems—in detail, and explores new aspects related to the quantum theoretical nature of time, leading to an expansion of the basic laws through nanotechnology. Finally, the book explores the effect of nanotechnological manipulations of brain functions and the need for the development of reliable models for the matter-mind complex. This innovative approach to understanding Nano systems makes Basic Physics of Nanoscience a vital resource for advanced students and researchers of physics, materials science, and neuroscience.
- Discusses nanoscience at the ultimate level where the properties of molecular (atomic) matter emerge
- Presents classical approaches in nanoscience as well as new aspects such as the quantum-physical nature of time
- Features an interdisciplinary approach, including physics, behavior research, brain research, the matter–mind–problem, and philosophical implications
Advanced students and academic researchers in physics, materials science and neuroscience
1. Basic Elements of Nanoscience1.1 The Relevance of the Basic Laws1.2 What is Time? 1.3 World Views1. 4 New Aspects: Summary1.5 Interactions1.6 Hierarchy of Parts in a Part1.7 The Unified Whole 1.8 Analogy to General Theory of Relativity 1.9 Scientific Realism1.10 Summary and Final Remarks
2. Theoretical and Computational Methods2.1 The Pragmatic Point of View2.2 Experiments and Opinions2.3 Nanosystems: General Considerations2.4 Theoretical and Computational Description of usual Nanosystems2.5 Theoretical Treatment2.6 Interaction Potentials2.7 On the Determination of Pair Potentials: Brief Remarks 2.8 Model-independent Potentials2.9 Embedded-Atom Method 2.10 Quantum Molecular Dynamics2.11 Covalent Binding2.12 Models for Many-body Potentials2.13 The Monte Carlo Method2.14 Application of the Molecular Dynamics Method2.15 Summary and Final Remarks
3. New Aspects3.1 Basic Reality and Selections3.2 Projection Principle: Basic Laws 3.3 Basic Equations3.4 Stationary- and Non-Stationary Behavior3.5 The V-Stationarity 3.6 Equivalency3.7 Non-interacting Objects3.8 Characteristics3.9 On the Determination of the Wave Functions3.10 What is a particle?3.11 Summary and Final Remarks
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 26, 2018
- Language: English
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Wolfram Schommers
Dr. Wolfram Schommers is a professor of theoretical physics, professor of physics and materials sciences, and a distinguished professor of physics in Europe, China, and the United States. Professor Schommers’ scientific activities are concentrated on computational and theoretical physics. His main research interests are nanophysics (nanoclusters, nanostructures and nanomachines, temperature effects, and electronic states) and foundations of physics. In addition to his numerous publications, Dr. Schommers has served as editor of multiple journals. He is also an invited member of the Humboldt Academy, Academic Board of the Humboldt Society, and Advisory Board of Medical Ethics of the 21th Century.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Theoretical Physics, University of Texas, Arlington, USA and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, GermanyRead Basic Physics of Nanoscience on ScienceDirect