Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics)

This book provides a single-source reference to the state-of-the-art in emerging computer systems.

This thesis proposes new approaches for modelling contacting interactions and electrostatic interactions between microparticles in the framework of the discrete element method and presents a systematic investigation on the agglomeration, migration and deposition of microparticles in presence of electrostatic and flow fields.

The generally accepted definitions of acids and bases together with the generalized definition for the solvent system introduced by the author for the description of both molecular and ionic solvents are discussed.

Since the need for a third edition of this book has arisen, we have endeavoured to improve and extend it in several ways.

This book provides an interdisciplinary guide to quasicrystals, the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winning topic, by presenting an up-to-date and detailed introduction to the many fundamental aspects and applications of quasicrystals science.

Understanding, controlling and, more importantly, enhancing the interaction between light (photons) and spin waves (magnons) can be, among others, a step towards the realization of magnon-mediated microwave-to-optical transducers for quantum computing applications or hybrid solid-state spintronic-photonic interconnections.

This thesis casts new light on quantum entanglement of photons with complex spatial patterns due to direct coincidence imaging.

Provided here are the latest techniques of NMR as applied to the study of proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.

Introduced as a quantum extension of Maxwell's classical theory, quantum electrodynamics has been the first example of a Quantum Field Theory (QFT).

The FIRST MEXICAN MEETING ON MATHEMATICAL AND EXPERI- MENTAL PHYSICS was held at EL COLEGIO NACIONAL in Mexico City, Mexico, from September 10 to 14, 2001.

This textbook provides a self-contained introduction to the principles and methods of quantum computation, designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

The unique properties of diamond are responsible for its pre-eminence as a gemstone, and give it a glamour and attraction unprecedented for any other mineral.

The theory of simple and complex fluids has made considerable recent progress, due to the emergence of new concepts and theoretical tools, and also to the availability of a large body of new experimental data on increas- ingly complex systems, as well as far-reaching methodological developments in numerical simulations.

Graduate textbook and sourcebook on surface and thin film processes, with links to the World Wide Web.

Dieses Buch stellt die elementaren mathematischen Aspekte in der Quanteninformatik im strikten Formalismus der Mathematik dar.

This updated and expanded edition presents a highly accurate specification for part surface machining.

This book focuses on the fundamentals, technologies and properties of ion irradiation of dielectric materials (e.

This volume is the latest of the "e;Kirchberg-Proceedings"e;.

This book describes the fabrication of a frequency-based electronic tongue using a modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE), opening a new field of applying organic precursors to achieve nanostructure growth.

The term active fluids refers to motions that are created by transforming energy from the surroundings into directed motion.

A self-contained text systematically covering the key concepts, theoretical background and major experimental results of graphene photonics.

This book covers high-transition temperature (Tc) s-wave superconductivity and the neighboring Mott insulating phase in alkali-doped fullerides.

This book is the proceedings of the Sixth Battelle Colloquium on the Science of Materials.

The book describes the technique of electrochemical exfoliation, which possesses remarkable ability to bring about transformation.

This book presents the method of ion beam modification of solids in realization, theory and applications in a comprehensive way.

This book is a compilation of the review papers, expositions and some of the technical works of Leo Kadanoff, a theoretical physicist.

This book explores why the properties of liquid crystals make them ideal for use in photovoltaic applications.

A carefully developed textbook focusing on the fundamental principles of nanoscale science and nanotechnology.

In this book, the equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of continuous phase transitions are studied in various systems, with a special emphasis on understanding how well-established universal traits at equilibrium may be extended into the dynamic realm, going beyond the paradigmatic Kibble-Zurek mechanism of defect formation.

This book discusses the synthesis of chitosan-based solid foams using foam templating.

Among the most promising techniques to handle small objects at the micrometer scale are those that employ electrical forces, which have the advantages of voltage-based control and dominance over other forces.

This volume (>Ie) NEMATICS Mathematical and Physical aspects constitutes the proceedings of a workshop which was held at l'Universite de Paris Sud (Orsay) in May 1990.

This thesis develops a nested sampling algorithm into a black box tool for directly calculating the partition function, and thus the complete phase diagram of a material, from the interatomic potential energy function.

This book puts forward the concept of the Diameter-Transformed Fluidized Bed (DTFB): a fluidized bed characterized by the coexistence of multiple flow regimes and reaction zones, achieved by transforming the bed into several sections of different diameters.

One of the most exciting developments in modern physics has been the discovery of the new class of oxide materials with high superconducting transition temperature.

Advances in Machine Learning and Data Mining for Astronomy documents numerous successful collaborations among computer scientists, statisticians, and astronomers who illustrate the application of state-of-the-art machine learning and data mining techniques in astronomy.

Diffusion in Crystalline Solids addresses some of the most active areas of research on diffusion in crystalline solids.

This thesis introduces the concept of "e;thermal pure quantum (TPQ) states"e;, which are pure quantum states in equilibrium.

This unique volume presents the scientific achievements of outstanding scientists from different countries working in diverse areas of Condensed Matter Physics.

The characteristics of electrical contacts have long attracted the attention of researchers since these contacts are used in every electrical and electronic device.

Advances in Magnetic Materials: Processing, Properties, and Performance discusses recent developments of magnetic materials, including fabrication, characterization and applications in the aerospace, biomedical, and semiconductors industries.