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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.

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    • Progress in Optics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 69
      • April 24, 2024
      • English
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      Progress in Optics, Volume 69 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. The book's intended audience are researchers and graduate students. Chapters in this new release include Radiative Transport in Rotated Reference Frames, Consistent scalar imaging theory, Single photon detection with superconducting detectors and their applications, Phased-array lidar, Pearcey beams and autofocusing waves, Meta-surfaces, and Holographic metasurfaces.

    • Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics

      • 1st Edition
      • February 23, 2024
      • Kenneth K. W. Kwan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics examines the latest stimuli-responsive actuating materials with high potential for applications in microrobotics. The material science, functionalities, performance, and synthesis of these materials are reviewed. Then, the common enabling technologies for material and signal integration such as 3/4D printing and interface engineering, and chemo-mechanics modeling of the materials are discussed. Finally, there is a chapter that looks at the prospects of materials for micro-robotics, including case studies for specific applications such as self-folding origami robots and robots for micro-surgery. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners working in the subject areas of materials science and engineering.

    • Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 73
      • June 6, 2024
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The Advances series highlights recent developments in atomic, molecular and optical physics. Readers can learn about recent advances from articles that are comprehensive in nature. These articles often contain background material and extensive references; as such they can serve as useful source material for many years to come.

    • Physics in Biology and Medicine

      • 6th Edition
      • January 19, 2024
      • Paul Davidovits
      • English
      • Hardback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Medical Physics**Physics in Biology and Medicine, Sixth Edition includes new, revised material, and corresponding exercises on many exciting developments in the field. New sections cover biomechanics, biotribology, frictional properties of biological materials, 3-D printing and its use in medicine, new materials in dentistry, microfluidics, bioelectronic medicine, microsensors, and microscopy. This revised edition delivers helpful and engaging additions to the role and importance of physics in biology and medicine, including new coverage on metamaterials, metabolism, and environmental science. It is ideal for courses in biophysics, medical physics, and related subjects.

    • Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Part 1

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 58
      • June 28, 2024
      • English
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      Error Control, Adaptive Discretizations, and Applications, Volume 58, Part One 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.

    • Antimicrobial Materials and Coatings

      • 1st Edition
      • November 20, 2024
      • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.

    • Functionalized Nanoclays

      • 1st Edition
      • November 29, 2024
      • Shadpour Mallakpour + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functionalized Nanoclays: Synthesis and Design for Industrial Applications presents a thorough and in-depth overview of functionalized nanoclays, from an introductory presentation of different nanoclays and their characterization, to their properties, synthesis, fabrication methods, and applications in various industries. The book begins with an introduction to functionalized nanoclays and their composites that is followed by sections dedicated to theoretical aspects and material synthesis. Subsequent chapters cover a broad range of industrial applications, including pollution remediation, sensing, drug delivery, food packaging, and much more.Following sections discuss recent progress in commercialization and standardization for functionalized nanoclays at both experimental and theoretical model scales. The book's final chapter presents research advances and future perspective for functionalized nanoclays as a replacement for traditional materials in diverse applications.

    • Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices

      • 1st Edition
      • January 12, 2024
      • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Functionalized Magnetic Nanosystems for Diagnostic Tools and Devices: Current and Emerging Research Trends explores the various aspects of functionalization of magnetic nanosystems in great detail, providing a thorough review of the associated benefits and challenges. The book begins with an overview of each key pillar for the design and application of functionalized magnetic nanosystems, from the synthesis, processing methods, and characterization techniques, to biocompatibility and toxicity considerations. Later chapters focus on specific nanomaterials and targeted biomedical applications, including point-of-care diagnosis, cancer therapy, medical imaging, biosensing and more. Importance is given to the safety considerations, environmental, legal and ethical implications, and commercial aspects of functionalized magnetic nanosystems, thus providing guidance relevant for advancing research into clinical practice.

    • Green Magnetic Nanoparticles (GMNPs)

      • 1st Edition
      • May 17, 2024
      • Ruby Aslam + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Magnetic Nanoparticles (GMNPs): Recent Developments in Preparation and Application highlights established research and technology on nanomaterials, nanocomposites, and other alternative materials to be used for different applications, including their rapid move into emerging aspects and future research directions. The book provides academia and industry with a high-tech start-up that will revolutionize the modern developments in synthesis and applications of green magnetic nanoparticles. It evaluates green magnetic nanoparticles as prime options for smart and transformational opportunities.Nanoma... and nanocomposites are the most effective materials to be used in different industrial applications. Green nanotechnology incorporates the principles of green chemistry and green engineering to fabricate innocuous and eco-friendly nanoassemblies to combat problems affecting both human health and the environment.

    • Adsorption through Advanced Nanoscale Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • August 21, 2023
      • Chandrabhan Verma + 2 more
      • English
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      Adsorption through Advanced Nanoscale Materials: Applications in Environmental Remediation brings together the latest developments in the utilization of advanced nanoadsorbents in wastewater treatment, pollution control, removal and remediation, gas separation and other environmental applications. The book begins by providing an overview of absorption, adsorbents and nanoadsorbents, introducing properties, classification, synthesis, characterization, enhancement of adsorption capabilities, principles and advantages and disadvantages of nanoadsorbents. Other sections cover the preparation of advanced nanoadsorbents based on specific materials for wastewater treatment, including adsorbents incorporating carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxide, carbon dots and fullerene, polymer nanocomposites, metal oxides, nanoclay, nanofillers, and filtration membranes. Final sections examine the role of nanoadsorbents in broader environmental applications, including areas such as pollution control and removal and gas separation. Finally, other important considerations are studied, including toxicity and health impact, ecotoxicological effects, commercialization and economic issues, challenges and research gaps, trends, and future opportunities.

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