Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics)

This book reviews principal topical issues on the basic science of glasses and amorphous thin-films.

This book is devoted to the Discrete Element Method (DEM) technique, a discontinuum modelling approach that takes into account the fact that granular materials are composed of discrete particles which interact with each other at the microscale level.

This textbook demonstrates how differential calculus, smooth manifolds, and commutative algebra constitute a unified whole, despite having arisen at different times and under different circumstances.

This volume contains the talks presented at the International Workshop on Aspects of Dark Matter in Astro- and Particle Physics (DARK '96).

The contribution of computer simulation studies to our understanding of the prop- erties of a wide range of condensed matter systems is now weIl established.

Ionic liquids are attractive because they offer versatility in the design of organic salts.

The topics discussed at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop "e;Nanotechnology in the Security Systems"e; included nanophysics, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, sensors, biosensors security systems, explosive detection.

This book presents the induced representation method, a powerful technique in quantum mechanics with applications in condensed matter physics.

Classical Physics of Matter explores the properties of matter that can be explained more or less directly in terms of classical physics.

This book deals with the synthesis of nanomaterials with a strong focus on the underlying reaction kinetics and various synthesis mechanisms.

In this volume the physics involved in various astrophysical processes like the synthesis of light and heavier elements, explosive burning processes, core collapse supernova etc have been critically addressed with minimum mathematical derivations so as to suit all faculties of the readers.

This book covers the rapidly developing field of AlN research and some of its technical applications.

This textbook demonstrates how differential calculus, smooth manifolds, and commutative algebra constitute a unified whole, despite having arisen at different times and under different circumstances.

The physics of soft condensed matter is probably one of the most 'fashionable' areas in the physical sciences today.

Research advances in III-nitride semiconductor materials and device have led to an exponential increase in activity directed towards electronic and optoelectronic applications.

This book presents a self-contained introduction to the physics of computing, by addressing the fundamental underlying principles that involve the act of computing, regardless of the actual machine that is used to compute.

Uncover the Defects that Compromise Performance and ReliabilityAs microelectronics features and devices become smaller and more complex, it is critical that engineers and technologists completely understand how components can be damaged during the increasingly complicated fabrication processes required to produce them.

This book is devoted to researchers and teachers, as well as graduate students, undergraduates and bachelors in engineering mechanics, nano-mechanics, nanomaterials, nanostructures and applied mathematics.

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures have gained significant attention in recent years due to their applications in various fields.

This thesis addresses the design of crystal structures using hydrogen bonds.

The XV International Workshop on Condensed Matter Theories was held at the beautiful seaside resort of Mar del Plata, Argentina, during the first week of July, 1991.

Spawned by growing interest in ultrasonic technology and new developments in ultrasonic melt processing, the Second Edition of Ultrasonic Treatment of Light Alloy Melts discusses use of ultrasonic melt treatment in direct-chill casting, shape casting, rapid solidification, zone refining, and more, exploring the effects of power ultrasound on melt degassing, filtration, and refinement in aluminum and magnesium alloys.

The Institute for Amorphous Studies was founded in 1982 as the international center for the investigation of amorphous mate- rials.

This Advanced Study Institute on the Electronic Properties of Multilayers and Low Dimensional Semiconductor Structures focussed on several of the most active areas in modern semiconductor physics.

A modern introduction to ultracold atomic physics combining fundamental theory with discussion of cold atom phenomena and applications.

This thesis provides the first comprehensive theoretical overview of the electronic and optical properties of two dimensional (2D) Indium Selenide: atomically thin films of InSe ranging from monolayers to few layers in thickness.

The study of nanostructures has become, in recent years, a theme common to many disciplines, in which scientists and engineers manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level in order to obtain materials and systems with significantly improved properties.

This volume contains the written versions of invited lectures presented at the 29th "e;Internationale Universitatswochen fiir Kernphysik"e; in Schladming, Aus- tria, in March 1990.

Advances in space-borne remote sensing have significantly changed the mankind viewpoint how to observe our own Earth planet.

Carbon nanotubes and graphene have been the subject of intense scientific research since their relatively recent discoveries.

The introduction of quantum field theory methods has led to a kind of 'revolution' in condensed matter theory, resulting in the increased importance of Feynman diagrams or diagram technique.

This book presents the basic and fundamental aspects of nanomaterials, its types, and classifications with respect to different factors.

Quantum chemistry and solid-state theory are two importantrelated fields ofresearch that have grown up with almost nocross communication.

Superfluidity - and closely related to it, superconductivity - are very general phenomena that can occur on vastly different energy scales.

Since the late 20th century, graphene-a one-atom-thick planar sheet of sp2-bonded carbon atoms densely packed in a honeycomb crystal lattice-has garnered appreciable attention as a potential next-generation electronic material due to its exceptional properties.

Graphene is the strongest material ever studied and can be an efficient substitute for silicon.

This book is composed of seven invited papers which present the current status of high speed diode lasers.

NMR of Ordered Liquids gives a unique overview of the scope and limitations of the NMR of oriented liquids, based on contributions from acknowledged experts in the field.

An accessible overview of the concepts and tools essential to the physics of materials, with applications, exercises, and color figures.

Many technological applications exploit a variety of magnetic structures, or magnetic phases, to produce and optimise solid-state functionality.