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Books in Physics

Physics titles offer comprehensive research and advancements across the fundamental and applied areas of physical science. From quantum mechanics and particle physics to astrophysics and materials science, these titles drive innovation and deepen understanding of the principles governing the universe. Essential for researchers, educators, and students, this collection supports scientific progress and practical applications across a diverse range of physics disciplines.

  • Quantum Dots in Energy

    Design, Development, and Emerging Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rakesh Kumar Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Quantum Dots in Energy: Design, Development, and Emerging Applications explores quantum dots for energy applications. The book begins with the fundamental properties of quantum dots and then considers their synthesis, fabrication, and characterization techniques before investigating a range of applications in the area of renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient devices. It covers the general properties of quantum dots, recent and possible future applications in the field of energy, and the advantages and disadvantages of various fabrication techniques. Users will also find information on the application of quantum dots in various, important technologies, including light-emitting diodes, photovoltaics, batteries, catalysis, and thermoelectrics.Fina... it looks ahead to future directions for further research and innovation.

  • Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcelo A. Soto + 3 more
    • English
    Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing: Principles and Applications addresses the fundamentals of fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensors (DAS) and their most important application fields. It is divided into three parts, the first of which covers the theoretical aspects of the working principle of DAS technology, including the description of the main optical components used for DAS monitoring, concepts of Rayleigh scattering, and approaches for resolving the spatial information based on optical time-domain and optical frequency-domain reflectometry. The second part focuses on the different interrogation techniques existing today, including dedicated signal processing and other advanced methods for enhancing sensing performance. The third part of the book is devoted to the main industrial applications of DAS technology, such as structural health monitoring, security, geophysical studies and seismic monitoring, and relevant aspects related to the industrial standardization of the technology.For a reader with a basic background in photonics, the book provides the foundation for understanding distributed acoustic sensing technology and its applications, in a single volume. It is relevant to a broad range of scientists and researchers working in the fields of photonics, sensing, environmental and structural health monitoring, optical communications, and optical fiber systems.

  • Progress in Optics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 72
    • English
    Optics series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Deviation in Formulation Science and Technology

    Principles, Methods, and Applications of HLD
    • 1st Edition
    • Jean-Louis Salager + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrophilic-Lipophil... Deviation in Formulation Science and Technology: Principles, Methods, and Applications of HLD offers an in-depth examination of the Hydrophilic-Lipophil... Deviation (HLD) concept as a foundational, quantifiable optimization tool in the formulation science of surfactant, oil, and water systems. It brings together contributions from leading experts to cover the historical development of formulation concepts in the past hundred years, from the Bancroft rule, Winsor R, Beerbover CER, Israelachvili intermolecular packing, Griffin HLB and Shinoda PIT through to the advanced HLD multivariable framework, as a way to select an appropriate multi surrogate expression. It provides a deep dive into critical topics such as surfactant and oil characterization, macro-/micro-/nano-e... formulation and properties, particularly interfacial rheology. It also deals with practical applications such as detergency, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), demulsification, asphaltic emulsions, food processing and distribution, cosmetics and medical preparations, and other consumer or industrial products. Each chapter combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, including mistakes and confusions, supported by case studies and recent research findings. The structured approach facilitates a comprehensive understanding the meaning of HLD and its impact on formulation science in various sectors including academia and industry.This book will address the challenges faced by practitioners in designing and optimizing formulations, ultimately enhancing product performance in interfacial tension, solubilization, time stability and fluid properties. Hydrophilic-Lipophil... Deviation in Formulation Science and Technology: Principles, Methods, and Applications of HLD is written primarily for advanced researchers, scientists, and engineers specializing in formulation science, colloid and interface science, surfactant chemistry, and chemical engineering.

  • Advanced Nanostructured Thin Films for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mariana Amorim Fraga + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Nanostructured Thin Films for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive resource for understanding both theoretical first principles and computational modeling concepts and applications of nanostructured thin films. Additionally, it includes information on the latest advancements in the field, along with detailed discussions of current challenges in applying nanostructured thin films and self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) tailored specifically for biomedical applications. The book offers a structured and detailed resource that covers both fundamental and advanced topics, as well as applications, making it a valuable tool to support ongoing research and development in thin films for biomedical applications.In particular, the book addresses not only fundamental principles but also advanced techniques in design and synthesis, first principles theory and computational modeling, and functionalization of nanostructured thin films, including self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). It also discusses challenges such as biocompatibility, stability, and scalability, along with practical strategies and solutions that guide readers on how to overcome common obstacles in the development and application of nanostructured thin films.

  • Optical Fibers for Orbital Angular Momentum

    • 1st Edition
    • Yang Yue + 4 more
    • English
    Optical Fibers for Orbital Angular Momentum comprehensively explores optical fibers for orbital angular momentum (OAM), covering fundamental principles, fiber structures, mode generation techniques, devices, applications, and future research directions. The book provides a structured and in-depth understanding of OAM in optical fibers where readers will learn the theoretical foundations, fiber structures supporting OAM modes, fabrication and characterization techniques, generation methods, and diverse applications. The book also addresses challenges and future research directions, equipping readers with knowledge to advance this rapidly evolving field.

  • Solid State Physics

    • 3rd Edition
    • Giuseppe Grosso + 2 more
    • English
    Solid State Physics, Third Edition provides timely coverage of the most important scientificbreakthrou... of the last decade. The book helps build readers' understanding of the newestadvances in condensed matter physics with rigorous yet clear mathematical explanations.Compreh... examples and chapter appendices are an integral part of the text. Fundamental concepts and recent advances in the field are explained in tutorial style and organizedin an intuitive manner. The book contains new content on topics including the in-depth presentation of Green’s function approach to simulate quantum electron transport in nanostructures. This revised textbook is a basic reference work for students, researchers, and lecturers in any area of solid-state physics.

  • An Introduction to Quantum Physics

    From Schrodinger's Equation to Quantum Computing
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael I. Bergman
    • English
    An Introduction to Quantum Physics: From Schrodinger’s Equation to Quantum Computing develops physical insight and introduces a few mathematical techniques to make quantum physics accessible and engaging. The book introduces the Schrodinger wave equation, solving classic problems such as the infinite square well and the quantum harmonic oscillator, before solving for the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom. It also provides intuition into the famous Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and uses the Pauli exclusion principle to explain the origin of the periodic table. Unusual for an introductory quantum physics text, the book then introduces matrix mechanics for spin, which leads to more recent work on entanglement, Bell’s theorem, and elements of quantum computing. The book explores rigorously philosophical issues that are now experimentally testable, which students find compelling and have become of practical importance. The text makes a point to connect physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Through clear and entertaining text, ample figures, worked examples, and thoughtful homework problems, the book builds physical intuition and skill at problem solving.

  • Antiferromagnetic Spintronics

    • 1st Edition
    • Atsufumi Hirohata + 2 more
    • English
    Antiferromagnetic materials display significant potential for the development of low-power and ultrafast spintronic devices for logic, memory, and storage applications, potentially enabling low-power devices operating at THz frequencies. This book provides a succinct and comprehensive overview of recent developments in these materials.Antiferrom... Spintronics is broken into three sections, the first looking at theory and modelling, the second addressing synthesis and fabrication, and the third covering characterisation and validation. The chapters are written by international experts and discuss key developments and achievements, as well as future directions for further research. The book will be of interest to researchers in the field at both the junior and senior level.

  • Advances in Biogerontology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • English
    Explore the latest breakthroughs in aging research with Advances in Biogerontology Volume 4. This comprehensive volume brings together cutting-edge studies on the biological mechanisms of aging, regenerative medicine, and interventions to promote healthy longevity. Featuring contributions from leading scientists worldwide, it delves into innovative approaches to slow, halt, or reverse age-related decline, offering insights into cellular aging, genetic factors, and emerging therapies. Ideal for researchers, clinicians, and students, this volume is a vital resource for understanding the future of aging and extending healthspan. Stay at the forefront of biogerontology with this authoritative collection of scientific advancements.

  • Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices

    From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vishnu Chauhan + 3 more
    • English
    Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents new paradigms in the modification of both existing materials and the discovery of new materials by modifying materials at specific locations at the nanoscale. The book explores the effects of ion irradiation on different materials and devices and describes the resultant modifications in their structural, electrical, morphological, optical, and magnetic properties. It also provides an assessment of device performance and a comprehensive literature review. Thorough examination of ion beam-induced synthesis and characterization of various materials is included, along with reports of recent advances in materials modification through radiation, a promising technique for creating materials better suited for a range of specific applications.Lastly, the book highlights new materials, showcasing promising technologies and enhanced properties. This book will appeal to new and early career researchers as it examines the work done in the field of ion implantation over the past few decades while also proposing potential new areas of research and their applications.

  • Unveiling the Atom and Its Nucleus

    Discoveries, Insights, and Understanding
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael F. L'Annunziata
    • English
    Unveiling the Atom and Its Nucleus: Discoveries, Insights, and Understanding explores how chemists and physicists have used scientific principles and experimentation to unveil the structure of the atom, factors governing nuclear stability and decay, modes of nuclear decay, and how the components of the atom interrelate to govern nuclear stability or predict its instability. Examples are featured, showing how discoveries (some considered insignificant at the time) have led to remarkable findings and resulted in our knowledge of the concepts and properties of the atom, such as Oliphant’s discovery of nuclear fusion, Bethe’s energy production in stars, and consequent current fusion energy development.The book also describes a dichotomy in the application of atomic energy that includes current advances in vital applications such as nuclear medicine and nuclear energy upon which we depend dearly and the current proliferation of nuclear weapons that threaten our continued existence.

  • Phoretic Motions of Liquid Droplets

    A Theoretical Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40
    • Eric Lee
    • English
    Phoretic Motions of Liquid Droplets: A Theoretical Analysis provides a detailed description of the fundamentals of the electrostatics and electrokinetics of various kinds of droplets: dielectric droplets, conducting droplets such as liquid metal droplets, polymeric liquid droplets and the implications they have for their broad practical applications. It is crucial to fully understand the underlying electrokinetic mechanisms before any meaningful practical applications of liquid droplets can be launched successfully.This is the first book to directly address phoretic motion of droplets; previously there has only been brief mention in texts mostly about solid particles, on which there is much more literature. Droplets of different kinds have different applications in practice. For instance, conducting droplets like liquid metal droplets have an inherent advantage in drug delivery over liposomes of dielectric droplets in terms of chemiphoresis, although both are widely used in drug delivery and micro/nanofluidic operations, among other practical applications. The book provides insights and guidelines for design engineers in drug delivery even in the fabrication stage of the droplets carrying therapeutic chemicals. Moreover, it is helpful in analyzing data for experimental researchers as well. For instance, a droplet filled with dielectric materials may not behave electrokinetically like a dielectric droplet under certain circumstances in practice, as might be expected by experimentalists.Pho... Motions of Liquid Droplets is written for researchers, industry engineers, and graduate and postdoc students in the field of colloidal and interface science and technology who are working on colloidal physics aspects and focused on electrokinetics, primarily from a chemical engineering, biomedical and biochemical engineering background.

  • An Introduction to Electromagnetism

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuela Mura + 1 more
    • English
    An Introduction to Electromagnetism is an accessible undergraduate text on the subject, incorporating elements of electromagnetism and electrodynamics while thoroughly delving into foundational concepts. The book opens with an introductory section on exterior calculus and its applications in electromagnetism, which introduces increasingly popular mathematical tools at the heart of most vector calculus theorems. The book further makes the case that electromagnetism can be more naturally expressed in terms of differential forms, and overall aims to make this novel geometric approach more accessible to a wider audience. An Introduction to Electromagnetism dives into fundamental topics, based on the authors’ own teaching experience in dedicated courses for undergraduate Physics students. The book has a unique, specialized focus on topics such as the incompleteness of Maxwell’s equations; a dissection of Purcell’s thought experiment on the magnetic force from a current-carrying wire onto a free charge; and an interpretation of dipole and multipole moments and how their properties contribute to electric and magnetic phenomena. This helpful first edition delivers detailed explanations, illustrative examples, and beneficial in-text exercises and solutions to discuss the role and importance of electromagnetism, and is ideal for courses in physics, physical sciences, and related fields.

  • Biomimetics for Aviation and Marine Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Mahadi Hasan Masud + 2 more
    • English
    Biomimetics for Aviation and Marine Applications helps readers to understand both fundamental and applied aspects of fluid flows in biological and nature-inspired systems.Key background topics and other essential, physics-specific concepts are covered, as are a wide range of field test studies and numerical simulations of applied fluid dynamics. Examples of novel and bio-improved vehicles for aviation and marine purposes are provided, and the book also discusses future prospects and critical challenges related to the topic.

  • Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 75
    • English
    Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Volume 75 presents new insights into attosecond metrology and spectroscopy using seeded free-electron lasers. This volume reviews recent advances in generating and applying attosecond pulses to probe ultrafast electron dynamics, offering a valuable reference for researchers in ultrafast and optical physics.

  • Progress in Optics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 71
    • English
    Progress in Optics, Volume 71 in this ongoing series, presents the latest release in this renowned serial publication that provides comprehensive, authoritative reviews on significant developments in the field of optical science and engineering. Chapters in this new release include updates on Phased-array lidar, Holographic metasurfaces, The Talbot effect, Space-time optics, Structured Light in Space and Time: Enabling Applications Across Linear, Nonlinear, and Quantum Domains, RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics, Metaphotonics Research Team, Weak quantum measurements, and Structured Light.Each volume in this series brings together contributions from leading experts, covering a wide range of topics, including classical optics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, optical materials, photonics, laser technology, imaging systems, and emerging applications.

  • Solved Problems in Solid State Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • R. Asokamani
    • English
    Solved Problems in Solid State Physics contains six hundred solved problems, covering the latest developments in the area of solid state physics, including recent findings on topics such as high temperature superconductivity and nanomaterials. The book fuses pedagogical introductions and sections of worked problems to guide students on their physics education journey. Over one hundred books and journals have been referred to in the preparation of this book, and references and resources are clearly stated in each chapter. It is a culmination of years of teaching and research for more than four decades.Presented problems in solid state physics, material science, metallurgy, and ancillary material provide detailed theory and lectures that summarize problems. Dr. Asokamani has published textbooks on solid physics which incorporate much content on fundamentals and theory, and this book is an expansion on these topics, concentrating fully on worked problems. This will enable students, research scholars, and faculty members to gain a better understanding on the principles involved in various topics and their varied applications.

  • Magnetic Nano- and Microwires

    Design, Synthesis, Properties and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • Manuel Vázquez
    • English
    Magnetic Nano- and Microwires: Design, Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Third Edition presents the state of the art in research on the curvature of magnetic nanostructures, a topic where observed novel phenomena form the basis of a number of many new applications.Part I explores advanced designs and techniques for the synthesis, growth, and processing of cylindrical magnetic nanowires, nanotubes, and their arrays, as well as of nanowire heterostructures. Methods such as electrodeposition, atomic layer deposition, focused-electron/ion... deposition, epitaxial growth by chemical vapor transport or ultrarapid solidification are covered. The engineering of anodic membranes as templates for electrochemical patterning and of modulations of nanowires is also discussed.Part II addresses the magnetization processes and derived properties of curved magnetic nanostructures. This includes arrays of cylindrical nanowires, and in particular also considers individual nanowires where the effects of curvature together with compositional and diameter modulations are observed. Helical and exotic vortex-transverse complex domain configurations and skyrmion tubes are investigated together with Bloch point domain walls and complex rotational mechanisms involved in the remagnetization processes, in addition to magnetotransport properties and the action of electrical current pulses.Part III focusses on emerging applications of nano- and microwires. It reviews applications where nanowire arrays are used or proposed, including magnetocaloric, thermoelectric for spin caloritronics and thermopower, magnetostrictive sensors and transducers, and biomedical and oncological applications such as robotics and swimmers. A number of devices that makes use of magnetic microwires as sensing elements are also discussed, including advanced flux-gate field sensors, microwave and electromagnetic shielding devices, and tunable magnetic hybrid composites.

  • Sensing

    Long-Lived Resonances
    • 1st Edition
    • Leonard DobrzyÅ„ski + 6 more
    • English
    Sensing: Long-Lived Resonances investigates and provides a solid understanding of long-lived resonance sensing, illustrated by simple examples. Each chapter introduces and defines the sensing resonances, their localized paths, and applications. Many examples in the book apply these methods to materials and sensing systems. The ultimate aim of the book is to pave the way for the creation and improvement of sensors and devices for telecommunications and applied natural sciences. The different examples presented within each chapter of this book can help close the gaps in communication between physicists and specialists using sensor results within their practices.

  • Spinel Nanoferrites

    Physicochemical and Biological Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ashwini Salunkhe + 2 more
    • English
    Spinel Nanoferrites: Physicochemical and Biological Applications follows a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to spinel nanoferrites and their cutting-edge applications across energy, environment, and biomedicine, offering a roadmap to the development of future nano system-based tools. Sections cover structure, properties, classification, characterization techniques, and processing methods. Subsequent chapters guide the reader through various key energy and environmental applications of spinel nanoferrites, including electronics, devices, sensors, wastewater treatment, and catalysts. Magnetic and tailorable properties of nanoferrites are also examined, as is the role of spinel nanoferrites in novel therapeutic applications. Finally, current outlook and future opportunities for these novel nanostructures are considered. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in nanoferrites and novel nanomaterials, including researchers and advanced students across nanotechnology, biomedicine, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, materials science, and environmental science, and industrial scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals.

  • Nanostructured Thin Films

    Fundamentals and Multifunctional Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohd Shkir + 1 more
    • English
    Nanostructured Thin Films: Fundamentals and Multifunctional Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and deposition techniques used in the preparation of thin films at nanoscale by chemical and physical routes. The structural, optical, spectroscopic, electric, morphological, elastic, mechanical and magnetic properties of nanostructured thin films are thoroughly reviewed, and their applications in the fields of clean energy, solar cell devices, nanosensors, biomedicine, and on-chip devices are discussed. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and R&D professionals interested in thin film materials and the factors influencing their chemical/physical properties and the relationship between these properties.

  • Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part 4

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61
    • English
    Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part Four, Volume 61 highlights new advances, with this volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this release cover Higher order discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods for the contact problems, Anisotropic Recovery-Based Error Estimators and Mesh Adaptation Tailored for Real-Life Engineering Innovation, Adaptive mesh refinement on Cartesian meshes applied to the mixed finite element discretization of the multigroup neutron diffusion equations, and more.Other sections cover A posteriori error analysis for Finite Element approximation of some groundwater models Part I: Linear models, A posteriori error estimates for low frequency electromagnetic computations, and more.

  • Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation

    Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Igor Krupa + 2 more
    • English
    Current Advancements in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in wastewater treatment supported mainly by nanotechnology-assis... techniques. It brings together the latest advances in nanomaterials and technologies and their diverse applications for wastewater remediation.The book begins by discussing water quality standards, monitoring strategies and different sources of water pollution, including various organic and inorganic contaminants like oil spills, dyes, metal pollutants, food waste and pharmaceutical wastes. Subsequent chapters provide the latest developments on the science, engineering and application of advanced nanomaterials for a wide range of technologies used for wastewater treatment and produced water treatment, such as physical, chemical, nanomaterial assisted, and membrane supported methods and techniques.Scientist... and researchers in academia and industry will benefit from this comprehensive resource on the nanomaterials behind the technologies at which wastewater sources can be purified from contaminants.

  • Polymer Micro and Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation

    Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Abimbola I Popoola + 3 more
    • English
    Polymer Micro and Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation: Properties and Applications covers the processing, fabrication, characterization, and resultant properties of polymer micro and nanocomposites for high voltage insulation applications. The book serves as a valuable reference book for researchers, engineers, and R&D professionals interested on polymer materials and nanotechnologies for insulation applications. Chapters address the fundamental, theoretical aspects of polyimides materials used for high voltage insulation, while following chapters discuss the effects of micro and nano inorganic insulation fillers on the mechanical, electrical and thermal insulation properties of polyimide microcomposites and polyimide nanocomposites.Diele... strength, behavior of space charge, and high temperature resistance of polyimide reinforced insulation filler are also discussed. Finally, ending chapters focus on the effects of the environment on the material’s insulation properties and review the methods used for the evaluation of insulation of polymer micro and nanocomposite materials.

  • Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rongqing Hui
    • English
    Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications, Second Edition provides students with a comprehensive understanding of modern optical fiber communication and its applications. The book strikes a balanced approach between theory and practice, avoiding excessive mathematics and derivations. Unlike other textbooks, it covers recent technologies and developments, such as electro-optic modulators, coherent optical systems, and silicon integrated photonic circuits. Practical worked examples and exercises help solidify understanding, and coverage ensures that students have a broad and deep knowledge base, making them ready to tackle modern challenges in optical and communications engineering.In addition to foundational principles, the book covers optical transmission system design, advanced modulation formats, high-speed DSP, and important application areas like passive optical networks, datacenters, and optical interconnections.

  • Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems, and Applications, Volume 2

    Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Biomedicine and Bioengineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Purushottam Chakraborty + 1 more
    • English
    Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems, and Applications, Volume 2: Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Biomedicine and Bioengineering showcases the complexities and uniqueness of low-dimensional materials and highlights the most recent discoveries in the fields of biomedicine and bioengineering. Low-dimensional nanoscale materials are challenging as they exhibit properties distinctly different from their bulk counterparts. There is an exponential increase of reactivity at the molecular level due to high surface-to-volume ratios in these materials, and not only are their electronic, optical, and chemical properties different, so too are their mechanical characteristics. This book highlights the state-of-the-art theoretical and experimental descriptions of the complexities, unique properties, and latest applications of low-dimensional materials with a particular focus on the fields of biomedicine and bioengineering.The book is primarily for researchers working on the simulation, fabrication, analysis, and uses of low-dimensional nanoscale materials, including biotechnologists, materials scientists, and chemists.

  • Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems and Applications, Volume 1

    Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Electronics and Photonics
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1
    • Purushottam Chakraborty + 1 more
    • English
    Low-Dimensional Materials, Systems and Applications, Volume 1: Principles, Methods, and Approaches in Electronics and Photonics showcases the complexities and uniqueness of low-dimensional materials and highlights the most recent discoveries in the fields of electronics and photonics. Low-dimensional nanoscale materials are challenging as they exhibit properties distinctly different from their bulk counterparts. There is an exponential increase of reactivity at the molecular level due to high surface-to-volume ratios in these materials, and not only are their electronic, optical, and chemical properties different, so too are their mechanical characteristics. This book highlights the state-of-the-art theoretical and experimental descriptions of the complexities, unique properties, and latest applications of low-dimensional materials with a particular focus on the fields of electronics and photonics.The book is primarily for researchers working on the simulation, fabrication, analysis, and uses of low-dimensional nanoscale materials, including materials scientists, electrical engineers, condensed matter physicists, and chemists.

  • Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 74
    • English
    Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Volume 74 gives an overview on the latest evolutions in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, specifically promoting two important aspects of the field of ultrafast optics and strong fields. In particular, the book consists of a review over high harmonic generation (HHG) from thin-film samples, featuring experimental and theoretical studies of HHG from thin films in comparison to bulk crystals of the same materials and the specific interest in HHG from van der Waals materials and HHG studies at the 2D limit.The second review concerns quantum computing technologies enabled studies of molecular processes using present-day devices, with applications in vibrational spectroscopy, electronic structure calculations, population transfer processes induced by a laser field, and interacting spin systems.

  • Quantum Mechanics

    Theory and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Reis
    • English
    Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Applications introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics with practical applications found in the appendices. The book integrates classroom teachings with relatable examples, making it an invaluable resource for students. It spans various levels, from basic spin problems to advanced topics like Quantum Entanglement that are accompanied by exercises designed to reinforce learning and comprehension, many of which have detailed solutions. Beyond theory, the book delves into modern discussions and offers a comprehensive suite of exercises categorized as Conceptual, Complementary, Retention, Development, and Advanced.It is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, and related courses, seamlessly covering fundamental to advanced topics, including Relativistic Quantum Mechanics. For chapter summaries, interactive discussions, Corrigendum, and any other information about the book, please visit the companion website quantummechanicsbook...

  • Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering

    From Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kanak Kalita + 3 more
    • English
    Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering: From Fundamentals to Applications provides an exhaustive overview of the significant influence of sputtering in the production of nanostructured thin films. It begins with a review of the historical evolution and fundamental principles inherent to sputtering before delving into a thorough examination of thin films, covering their distinctive properties, the impact of sputtering, and the role of target materials. Building upon this base, the book unveils advanced sputtering methodologies, augmented with applicable case studies. The book provides an in-depth study of nanostructured thin films, addressing their diverse forms, and the elaborate procedures for nanostructure characterization. Finally, it embarks on an extensive analysis of the broad range of applications of sputtered nanostructured thin films, with a focus on sectors such as electronics, optics, biomedicine, and environmental science, as well as promising domains like automotive, oil and gas, food, and energy sectors. This approach offers a sweeping view of sputtering, bridging basic concepts and sophisticated aspects, thereby crafting an invaluable compendium for both researchers and learners in the field.

  • Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part 3

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 60
    • English
    Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Volume 60, Part Three highlights new advances, with this volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this release cover Higher order discontinuous Galerkin finite element methods for the contact problems, Anisotropic Recovery-Based Error Estimators and Mesh Adaptation Tailored for Real-Life Engineering Innovation, Adaptive mesh refinement on Cartesian meshes applied to the mixed finite element discretization of the multigroup neutron diffusion equations, A posteriori error analysis for Finite Element approximation of some groundwater models Part I: Linear models, A posteriori error estimates for low frequency electromagnetic computations, and more.Other sections delve into A posteriori error control for stochastic Galerkin FEM with high-dimensional random parametric PDEs and Recovery techniques for finite element methods.

  • One- and Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials

    Bioengineering Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sanket Joshi + 3 more
    • English
    One- and Two- Dimensional Nanomaterials: Bioengineering Applications covers in-depth information on the properties, structures, and preparation methods of one- and two- dimensional nanomaterials, providing readers with tools that can be immediately implemented and adapted to fit a diverse range of applications.The first part of the book covers the fundamentals of these materials, including properties and synthesis techniques. The second part of the book focuses on the use of several conventional and emerging nanomaterials in the areas of pollution management, remediation practices, and other possible applications in biosensing, biomedicine, and antimicrobial activity.This book will be a helpful resource to nano-scientists, biotechnologists, and bioengineers engaged in studying the emerging trends and different fabrication techniques of nanostructures and their applications and possible toxicity.

  • Zeta Potential

    Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39
    • Andrei S. Dukhin + 1 more
    • English
    Zeta Potential: Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications provides an up-to-date exploration of the principles and practice of zeta potential measurements. Tailored for an interdisciplinary audience, the book is invaluable for researchers, engineers, and students in fields like materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology. It delves into the role of zeta potential in complex heterogeneous liquids such as dispersions and emulsions, and its significance in biomedical and industrial applications. By offering comprehensive yet accessible coverage, this book aims to bridge the educational gap and enhance understanding of this essential electric double layer characteristic.In addition to covering fundamental principles, the book emphasizes modern measurement methods, including electrophoresis, electroacoustics, and streaming current. It highlights the switch towards using zeta potential in formulation and quality control, providing a thorough review of published research. This allows readers to find data relevant to their projects. The book is a crucial resource for those who wish to navigate the complexities of zeta potential applications, ensuring precise and reliable results in their work.

  • Sustainable Sportswear and Activewear

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajkishore Nayak
    • English
    Sustainable Design of Sportswear and Activewear addresses all aspects of the production and manufacture of sportswear and activewear that impact on the environment, from across the supply chain.The demand for sportswear and activewear is increasing rapidly with many brands focusing on sustainable manufacturing, distribution, usage, and disposal. This book covers all processes from the selection of sustainable raw materials till the end of life. Particular attention is paid to various sustainable design methods that have been used in industry, methods for circular economy, and specialized methods for life cycle assessment as well.

  • Progress in Optics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 70
    • English
    Progress in Optics, Volume 70 is the latest release in a yearly publication that provides in-depth reviews on topics in experimental theoretical optics, as well as on optical engineering. Chapters in this new release include Phased-array lidar, Holographic metasurfaces, Schlieren imaging, Statistical Properties of Polarization Speckle, The Talbot effect, Space-time optics, Structured light, Application of partial coherence in the quantum domain, Natural mode expansions, and Skyrmionic beams.

  • Emerging Paradigms in Delivery Systems for Antitubercular Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajeev Sharma + 3 more
    • English
    Emerging Paradigms in Delivery Systems for Antitubercular Therapy provides an up-to-date and thorough overview of the state-of-the-art of concepts, design, and recent advances in nanomedicines and nanobiotechnology-ba... strategies for the treatment of tuberculosis. The book enables researchers to prepare a variety of nanotechnology-based strategies, investigate their properties, and discover their uses and applications in antitubercular therapy, focusing on advanced nanomaterials that are utilized for encapsulation of nucleic acid, mRNA, DNA, and tuberculosis vaccination.This book covers all major topics that have shaped the development of nanomedicine and propelled it to its current place at the forefront of Nanotechnology based treatment innovation. It will be a welcomed resource for researchers and readers with more and more challenging therapy and biologicals with their possible modifications to be used for the effective therapy of tuberculosis.

  • Nanophotonics with Diamond and Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Agio + 1 more
    • English
    Nanophotonics with Diamond and Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies provides an in-depth overview of key developments in diamond and silicon carbide photonics to enable spin-photon interfaces, quantum computing, quantum imaging, and quantum sensing. Written by world experts, chapters discuss nanophotonics effects (atomic size point center properties in the materials), fabrication of photonic components and integrated photonics circuits, photonics and nanophotonics enabling quantum sensing, and quantum information and networks via spin-photon interface. This book is a valuable resource to researchers and professionals interested on the fundamentals, trends, and diamond and silicon carbide applications in the quantum technology industry.

  • Nanotechnology-Based Sensing Platforms for Illicit Drugs

    • 1st Edition
    • Sayan Ganguly + 3 more
    • English
    Nanotechnology-Based Sensing Platforms for Illicit Drugs reviews different types of sensors that detect illicit drugs, with a special focus on the advantages provided by incorporating nanotechnology in their design. The book starts with the fundamentals, classification, progress, the current state of research on nanotechnology-based sensors, and an overview of materials commonly used. Subsequent chapters focus on the chemical interactive behaviors of drugs and their detection methods. It includes a thorough discussion on the design, fabrication, and characterization of sensors for illicit drug detection. Final sections provide an overall outlook on recent technological advances in drug detection devices and future research.This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals interested in biosensors, nanotechnology, and their applications in illicit drug detection.

  • Functionalized Magnetic Nanohybrids

    Synthetic Approaches, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Komal Rizwan + 1 more
    • English
    Functionalized Magnetic Nanohybrids: Synthetic Approaches, Biomedical and Environmental Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles, fabrication, self-assembling strategies, and potential applications of magnetic nanohybrids in the fields of biomedicine, sensors, and environmental remediation. Sections cover an introduction to the synthesis methods, functionalization, and characterization of magnetic nanohybrids, focus on the potential applications of these nanostructured materials in the biomedical field and for the removal of environmental pollutants, and cover challenges associated with fabrication techniques, and in the application of magnetic nanohybrids.

  • Practical Sonochemistry

    Applications of Power Ultrasound in Chemistry and Processing
    • 3rd Edition
    • Timothy J Mason + 1 more
    • English
    Practical Sonochemistry: Applications of Power Ultrasound in Chemistry and Processing, Third Edition conveys the increasing growth in applications and equipment to power ultrasound. The book is written primarily for graduate students, postdoc researchers, and academics in applied chemistry and chemical engineering, as well as technicians and operators in relevant industry. Sonochemistry can do lots of amazing things in many different fields – but how and where do you start with applying it? This thoroughly updated edition offers a ground-up introduction to the fundamentals, applying power ultrasound to both lab and large-scale applications.The book answer questions such as:Does my laboratory have the equipment- what do I need?I have the equipment, but I have no idea how it works or how to use it- where do I start?I want to apply sonochemistry to a new reaction or processing method – what is the best approach?What types of sonochemistry equipment are available on the market and which is the best to choose?Can I scale up my reaction and if so, how do I do it, given that ultrasound is non-linear?

  • Modern Cosmology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Scott Dodelson + 1 more
    • English
    Modern Cosmology, Third Edition provides a detailed introduction to the field of cosmology. Beginning with the smooth, homogeneous universe described by a Friedmann-Lemaître-R... metric, this trusted resource includes careful treatments of dark energy, big bang nucleosynthesis, recombination, and dark matter. The reader is then introduced to perturbations about an FLRW universe: their evolution with the Einstein-Boltzmann equations, their primordial generation by inflation, and their observational consequences: the acoustic peaks in the CMB; the E/B decomposition in polarization; gravitational lensing of the CMB and large-scale structure; and the BAO standard ruler and redshift-space distortions in galaxy clustering.This revised third edition includes updates such as new sections on gravitational waves, line intensity mapping, and emergent analysis techniques; expanded sections of CMB secondaries; and revised figures and pedagogy. These revisions serve to enhance a comprehensive foundational text, as well as provide users with improvements that are aligned with recent advances in the field, as well as modern focuses in the classroom.

  • Neutrons, X-rays, and Light

    Scattering Methods Applied to Soft Condensed Matter
    • 2nd Edition
    • Peter Lindner + 1 more
    • English
    This book addresses the possibilities provided by scattering techniques in the study of soft matter. It fills the gap between the fundamental scattering processes, which are described by the general theoretical framework of elastic and quasi-elastic interaction of radiation with matter, and state-of-the-art applications to specific soft matter systems. Three probes are discussed in detail: neutrons, X-ray photons, and visible light.Part 1 of the book is dedicated to the use of general principles for the measurement and analysis of scattered intensity: elementary scattering process, data reduction, general theorems, the concept of reciprocal space, and its link to structural and dynamical information in direct space. In Part 2, methods and techniques are further discussed, including resolution effects, contrast variation, static and dynamic light scattering, quasielastic neutron scattering, and reflectometry and grazing incidence techniques. Part 3 deals with the state of the art of scattering studies of typical soft matter systems (polymers, self-assembled surfactant systems and liquid crystals, microemulsions, colloids, aggregates, biological systems) with dedicated chapters for particle interactions and modeling. Part 4 highlights special applications, from light scattering in turbid media to scattering under external constraints, applications of neutron reflectometry, characterization of relaxation modes by neutron spectroscopy, and industrial applications.This new edition, written by the lecturers of the Bombannes Summer School, will be most useful as a learning tool for masters and PhD students, postdocs, and young researchers moving into the field. As with the previous edition, it will also be a reference for any scientist working in soft matter, where scattering techniques are ubiquitous, used in both small laboratories and large-scale research facilities.

  • Comprehensive Semiconductor Science and Technology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Roberto Fornari
    • English
    Semiconductors are at the heart of modern living. Almost everything we do, be it work, travel, communication, or entertainment, all depend on some feature of semiconductor technology. Comprehensive Semiconductor Science and Technology, Second Edition, Three Volume Set captures the breadth of this important field and presents it in a single source to the large audience who study, make, and use semiconductor devices. Written and edited by a truly international team of experts and newly updated to capture key advancements in the field, this work delivers an objective yet cohesive review of the semiconductor world.The work is divided into three sections, fully updated and expanded from the first edition. The first section is concerned with the fundamental physics of semiconductors, showing how the electronic features and the lattice dynamics change drastically when systems vary from bulk to a low-dimensional structure and further to a nanometer size. Throughout this section there is an emphasis on the full understanding of the underlying physics, especially quantum phenomena. The second section deals largely with the transformation of the conceptual framework of solid-state physics into devices and systems, which require the growth of high-purity or doped, bulk and epitaxial materials with low defect density and well-controlled electrical and optical properties. The third section is devoted to design, fabrication and assessment of discrete and integrated semiconductor devices. It will cover the entire spectrum of devices we see all around us, for telecommunications, computing, automation, displays, illumination and consumer electronics.

  • Antimicrobial Materials and Coatings

    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Materials and Coatings covers the properties, fabrication technologies, and applications of antimicrobial coatings and materials, with a focus on innovative antimicrobial nanomaterials. Due to the globally concerning issue of antimicrobial resistance and the evidence that nanomaterials are believed to have no or low potential for resistance development, considerable efforts have been directed to synthesizing and developing antibacterial coatings and nanomaterials for a range of applications. This book guides the reader through the key properties, fabrication technologies and various applications of antimicrobial coatings and materials, including applications in food packaging, biomedicine and public health, water treatment and decontamination.

  • Nanomechanics for Coatings and Engineering Surfaces

    Test Methods, Development Strategies, Modeling Approaches, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ben Beake + 1 more
    • English
    Nanomechanics for Coatings and Engineering Surfaces: Test Methods, Development Strategies, Modeling Approaches, and Applications provides readers with an array of best practices for nanoindentation measurements as well as related small-scale test methods and how to translate test results into the development of improved coatings. A core theme of the book is explaining to readers exactly how, when, and why the nanomechanical properties of engineered surfaces relate to their wear resistance.The book starts with chapters that introduce the development and importance of nanomechanical testing and linkages between wear resistance and the mechanical properties of coatings before moving into discussions of various experimental methods and techniques, such as nanoindentation, continuous stiffness measurements, nano-scratch methods, high-temperature testing, nano-impact testing, and more. Other sections discuss modeling approaches such as finite element analysis, atomistic and molecular dynamics, and analytical methods. Design strategies and industrial applications are covered next, with a final section looking at trends and future directions.

  • Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part 2

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59
    • English
    Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Volume 59, Part Two highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this release cover hp adaptive Discontinuous Galerkin strategies driven by a posteriori error estimation with application to aeronautical flow problems,An anisotropic mesh adaptation method based on gradient recovery and optimal shape elements, and Model reduction techniques for parametrized nonlinear partial differential equations.

  • Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Richard Szabo + 1 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics, Second Edition provides a complete resource for researchers, students, and lecturers with an interest in mathematical physics. The book enables readers to access basic information on topics peripheral to their own areas by providing a repository of core information that can be used to refresh even the experienced researcher’s memory and aid teachers in directing students to entries relevant to their course-work. The impressive amount of information in this work - approximately 270 chapters - has been distilled, organized into 10 distinct sections and presented as a complete reference tool to the userThe book is a stimulus for new researchers working in mathematical physics—or in areas using the methods originating from work in mathematical physics—providing them with focused, high-quality background information.

  • Fundamentals of Vacuum Science and System Design for High and Ultrahigh Vacuum, Volume 1

    Introduction to Vacuum and Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • J.R. Gaines + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Vacuum Science and System Design for High and Ultrahigh Vacuum, Volume 1: Introduction to Vacuum and Systems details the important practical considerations in design of vacuum systems for various vacuum deposition technologies. Topics covered include an introduction to vacuum and end-uses, molecular density in vacuum, molecular flow in various vacuum regimes, characteristics of gas composition at various molecular densities, general principles of gas–solid interactions, vacuum pump technology, pressure sensors, leak detection, and the impact of fundamental design decisions and operating practices on vacuum system performance.The introductory sections are designed to introduce the reader to basic concepts in vacuum technology. More detailed sections provide fundamental descriptions of basic vacuum pumps and pumping mechanisms in current practice and provides insight into the various pros and cons for each approach. System design, assembly, maintenance, and trouble-shooting are reviewed in detail.The book also describes a wide range of pressure measurement approaches, and includes several key characterization techniques, example applications on systems for rough vacuum, high vacuum and ultrahigh vacuum, as well as trade-offs in system design. These perspectives will allow the reader to develop an understanding of all the elements required for a successfully designed, assembled, and operating system.

  • Electrochemistry and Photo-Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ghulam Yasin + 4 more
    • English
    Electrochemistry and Photo-Electrochemist... of Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications explores how nanotechnology and nanomaterials can be utilized in the field of electrochemistry and photo-electrochemist... The book covers the fundamentals of nanoscale electrochemistry and photo-electrochemist... for nanoscale materials systems, including multilayer nanofilms, nanowires, nanotubes, nanoparticles embedded in metal matrixes, and membranes containing nanoparticles. The creation of new materials for energy and sensing technologies that rely on understanding and control of chemical processes is also emphasized. Advances in characterization, synthesis, and fabrication of nanoscale materials and technologies are also discussed regarding the design of new materials.This book is suitable for academics and industry professionals working in the subject areas of materials science, materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and energy.

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