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Foundations of Solid State Physics
Dimensionality and Symmetry
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2019
An essential guide to solid state physics through the lens of dimensionality and symmetry
Foundations of Solid State Physics introduces the essential topics of solid state physics as taught globally with a focus on understanding the properties of solids from the viewpoint of dimensionality...
One-Dimensional Metals
Conjugated Polymers, Organic Crystals, Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2015
Low-dimensional solids are of fundamental interest in materials science due to their anisotropic properties. Written not only for experts in the field, this book explains the important concepts behind their physics and surveys the most interesting one-dimensional systems and discusses their present...
Distribution Theory
With Applications in Engineering and Physics
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2013
In this comprehensive monograph, the authors apply modern mathematical methods to the study of mechanical and physical phenomena or techniques in acoustics, optics, and electrostatics, where classical mathematical tools fail.
They present a general method of approaching problems, pointing out...
by Ian Brock, Thomas Schörner-Sadenius
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2011
Written by authors working at the forefront of research, this accessible treatment presents the current status of the field of collider-based particle physics at the highest energies available, as well as recent results and experimental techniques.
It is clearly divided into three sections; The first...
by Weston M. Stacey
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2018
The third, revised edition of this popular textbook and reference, which has been translated into Russian and Chinese, expands the comprehensive and balanced coverage of nuclear reactor physics to include recent advances in understanding of this topic.
The first part of the book covers basic reactor...
Modeling and Simulation in Polymer Reaction Engineering
A Modular Approach
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2018
Introducing a unique, modular approach to modeling polymerization reactions, this useful book will enable practitioners - chemists and engineers alike - to set up and structure their own models for simulation software like Predici®, C++, MatLab® or others. The generic modules are exemplified for...
Atomistic Computer Simulations
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Many books explain the theory of atomistic computer simulations; this book teaches you how to run them
This introductory "how to" title enables readers to understand, plan, run, and analyze their own independent atomistic simulations, and decide which method to use and which questions...
by Nikolas Provatas, Ken Elder
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
This comprehensive and self-contained, one-stop source discusses phase-field methodology in a fundamental way, explaining advanced numerical techniques for solving phase-field and related continuum-field models. It also presents numerical techniques used to simulate various phenomena in a detailed,...
Nonlinear Laser Dynamics
From Quantum Dots to Cryptography
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2012
A distinctive discussion of the nonlinear dynamical phenomena of semiconductor lasers.
The book combines recent results of quantum dot laser modeling with mathematical details and an analytic understanding of nonlinear phenomena in semiconductor lasers and points out possible applications of...
Optical Communication with Chaotic Lasers
Applications of Nonlinear Dynamics and Synchronization
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2011
Starting with an introduction to the fundamental physics in chaotic instabilities in laser systems, this comprehensive and unified reference goes on to present the techniques and technology of synchronization of chaos in coupled lasers, as well as the many applications to lasers and optics, communications,...
Nano- and Microtechnology from A - Z
From Nanosystems to Colloids and Interfaces
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2014
This reference provides brief explanations for the most important terms that may be encountered in a study of the fundamental principles, experimental investigations, and industrial applications of nano- and microscience, including colloid and interface science. More than a dictionary, the book also...
The Birds, the Bees and the Platypuses
Crazy, Sexy and Cool Stories from Science
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2012
Michael Gross has been writing about science full time for the last eight years and as a night time hobby for the previous seven. From his treasure troves, he now presents his favourite science stories from these 15 years.
What are the attractions that make him revisit a topic or reread an article...
Photocatalysis and Water Purification
From Fundamentals to Recent Applications
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Water is one of the essential resources on our planet. Therefore, fresh water and the recycling of waste-water are very important topics in various areas. Energy-saving green technologies are a demand in this area of research.
Photocatalysis comprises a class of reactions which use a catalyst...
Sustainable Catalysis
Energy-Efficient Reactions and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2017
Highlighting sustainable catalytic processes in synthetic organic chemistry and industry, this useful guide places special emphasis on catalytic reactions carried out at room temperature.
It describes the fundamentals, summarizes key advances, and covers applications in industrial processes in the...