SC - 1353 | The Physics of Solar Cells: Perovskites, Organics, and Photovoltaic Fundamentals

Juan Bisquert

The book provides an explanation of the operation of photovoltaic devices from a broad perspective that embraces a variety of materials concepts, from nanostructured and highly disordered organic materials, to highly efficient devices such as the lead halide perovskite solar cells.

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SC - 1352 | Electromagnetism - Theory and Applications

Ashutosh Pramanik

Preface:
The good response received by this book from various institutes and universities, has encouraged me tomake some additions and a few minor changes in this edition. The basic structure of the book and thephilosophy of presentation of the subject matter, of course, have remained unchanged. A substantialamount of additional material, mostly dealing with applications, has been incorporated.

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SC - 1346 | Problems in Real Analysis: Advanced Calculus on the Real Axis

Teodora-Liliana Radulescu, Vicentiu D. Radulescu, Titu Andreescu (auth.)

Problems in Real Analysis: Advanced Calculus on the Real Axis features a comprehensive collection of challenging problems in mathematical analysis that aim to promote creative, non-standard techniques for solving problems.
This self-contained text offers a host of new mathematical tools and strategies which develop a connection between analysis and other mathematical disciplines, such as physics and engineering.

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SC - 1341 | A Mathematical Primer on Quantum Mechanics

Teta, Alessandro

This book offers a rigorous yet elementary approach to quantum mechanics that will meet the needs of Master's-level Mathematics students and is equally suitable for Physics students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the mathematical structure of the theory.

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SC - 1296 | Wind Tunnels: Aerodynamics, Models and Experiments

Justin D. Pereira

Categories: Physics\\Mechanics: Fluid Mechanics

Year: 2010

Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Language: english

Pages: 240

ISBN 13: 9781619423299

Series: Engineering Tools, Techniques and Tables

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SC - 1293 | Steam Turbines Design Application and Re-Rating

Heinz P. Bloch, Murari Singh

Steam Turbines shows how to select, improve, operate, and maintain high-quality mechanical drive steam turbines-with maximum efficiency and minimum downtime. This new Second Edition offers authoritative information on the operating characteristics, design features, reliability, and maintenance of all steam turbines.

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SC - 1243 | Mathematical methods for physics and engineering

The third edition of this highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook is suitable for teaching all the mathematics for an undergraduate course in any of the physical sciences. As well as lucid descriptions of all the topics and many worked examples, it contains over 800 exercises.

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SC - 1211 | Physics of Solar Cells: From Basic Principles to Advanced Concepts, 3rd Edition

The new edition of this highly regarded textbook provides a detailed overview of the most important characterization techniques for solar cells and a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages.
It describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. The text is now complete with examples of how the appropriate characterization techniques enable the distinction between several potential limitation factors, describing how quantities that have been introduced theoretically in earlier chapters become experimentally accessible.

With exercises after each chapter to reinforce the newly acquired knowledge and requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, this book enables students and professionals to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this to their own solar cell development.

Authors: Peter Würfel, Uli Würfel
Year: 2016
Edition: 3
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Language: english
Pages: 323 / 289
Print ISBN: 978-3-527-41312-6
ePDF ISBN: 978-3-527-41311-9

ID:  SC - 1211

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285 - An Introduction to Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection

An Introduction to Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) by Raquel Cruz Conceição (Editor), Johan Jacob Mohr (Editor), Martin O'Halloran (Editor)

This book collates past and current research on one of the most promising emerging modalities for breast cancer detection. Readers will discover how, as a standalone technology or in conjunction with another modality, microwave imaging has the potential to provide reliable, safe and comfortable breast exams at low cost.

Current breast imaging modalities include X- ray, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography. Each of these methods suffers from limitations, including poor sensitivity or specificity, high cost, patient discomfort, and exposure to potentially harmful ionising radiation. Microwave breast imaging is based on a contrast in the dielectric properties of breast tissue that exists at microwave frequencies.

The book begins by considering the anatomy and dielectric properties of the breast, contrasting historical and recent studies. Next, radar-based breast imaging algorithms are discussed, encompassing both early-stage artefact removal, and data independent and adaptive beamforming algorithms. In a similar fashion, microwave tomographic reconstruction algorithms are reviewed in the following chapter, introducing the reader to both the fundamental and more advanced algorithms.

Apart from imaging, the book also reviews research efforts in extracting clinically useful information from the Radar Target Signature of breast tumours, which is used to classify tumours as either benign or malignant. Finally, the book concludes by describing the current state of the art in terms of prototype microwave breast imaging systems, with a particular emphasis on those which have progressed to the clinical evaluation stage.

This work is motivated by the fact that breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death amongst women in Europe and the US, and the second most common cancer in the world today. Such an important area of research will appeal to many scholars and practitioners.

2016 | ISBN: 3319278657, 3319802313 |  ID - 285

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296 - Molecular Quantum Dynamics

Molecular Quantum Dynamics: From Theory to Applications (Physical Chemistry in Action) by Fabien Gatti (Editor)

This book focuses on current applications of molecular quantum dynamics. Examples from all main subjects in the field, presented by the internationally renowned experts, illustrate the importance of the domain.

Recent success in helping to understand experimental observations in fields like heterogeneous catalysis, photochemistry, reactive scattering, optical spectroscopy, or femto- and attosecond chemistry and spectroscopy underline that nuclear quantum mechanical effects affect many areas of chemical and physical research.

In contrast to standard quantum chemistry calculations, where the nuclei are treated classically, molecular quantum dynamics can cover quantum mechanical effects in their motion.

Many examples, ranging from fundamental to applied problems, are known today that are impacted by nuclear quantum mechanical effects, including phenomena like tunneling, zero point energy effects, or non-adiabatic transitions.

Being important to correctly understand many observations in chemical, organic and biological systems, or for the understanding of molecular spectroscopy, the range of applications covered in this book comprises broad areas of science:
from astrophysics and the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere, over elementary processes in chemistry, to biological processes (such as the first steps of photosynthesis or vision).

Nevertheless, many researchers refrain from entering this domain. The book "Molecular Quantum Dynamics" offers them an accessible introduction.

Although the calculation of large systems still presents a challenge - despite the considerable power of modern computers - new strategies have been developed to extend the studies to systems of increasing size. Such strategies are presented after a brief overview of the historical background.

Strong emphasis is put on an educational presentation of the fundamental concepts, so that the reader can inform himself about the most important concepts, like eigenstates, wave packets, quantum mechanical resonances, entanglement, etc. The chosen examples highlight that high-level experiments and theory need to work closely together.

This book thus is a must-read both for researchers working experimentally or theoretically in the concerned fields, and generally for anyone interested in the exciting world of molecular quantum dynamics.

2014 | ISBN: 3642452892, 3662512262 |  ID - 296

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300 - Polymer Nanocomposites in Biomedical Engineering

Polymer Nanocomposites in Biomedical Engineering (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering) by Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni (Editor), Deepalekshmi Ponnamma (Editor), Mariappan Rajan (Editor), Basheer Ahmed (Editor), Mariam Ali S A Al-Maadeed (Editor)

This book presents a thorough discussion of the physics, biology, chemistry and medicinal science behind a new and important area of materials science and engineering: polymer nanocomposites.

The tremendous opportunities of polymer nanocomposites in the biomedical field arise from their multitude of applications and their ability to satisfy the vastly different functional requirements for each of these applications.

In the biomedical field, a polymer nanocomposite system must meet certain design and functional criteria, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical properties, and, in some cases, aesthetic demands.

The content of this book builds on what has been learnt in elementary courses about synthesising polymers, different nanoparticles, polymer composites, biomedical requirements, uses of polymer nanocomposites in medicine as well as medical devices and the major mechanisms involved during each application.

The impact of hybrid nanofillers and synergistic composite mixtures which are used extensively or show promising outcomes in the biomedical field are also discussed.

These novel materials vary from inorganic/ceramic-reinforced nanocomposites for mechanical property improvement to peptide-based nanomaterials, with the chemistry designed to render the entire material biocompatible.

2019 | ISBN: 3030047407 |  ID - 300

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314 - Theoretical Models and Experimental Approaches in Physical Chemistry

Theoretical Models and Experimental Approaches in Physical Chemistry: Research Methodology and Practical Methods (Innovations in Physical Chemistry) by A. K. Haghi (Editor), Sabu Thomas (Editor), Praveen K.M. (Editor), Avinash R. Pai (Editor)

This new volume presents an up-to-date review of modern materials and physical chemistry concepts, issues, and recent advances in the field.

It presents a modern theoretical and experimental approach in applied physical chemistry. The volume discusses the developments of advanced chemical products and respective tools to characterize and predict the chemical material properties and behavior.

With chapters from distinguished scientists and engineers from key institutions worldwide, the volume provides understanding through numerous examples and practical applications drawn from research and development chemistry. It emphasizes the intersection of chemistry, math, physics, and the resulting applications across many disciplines of science and explores applied physical chemistry principles in specific areas. At the same time, each topic is framed within the context of a broader more interdisciplinary approach, demonstrating its relationship and interconnectedness to other areas.

This new book fills a gap within modeling texts, focusing on applications across a broad range of disciplines, and presents information on many important problems in physical chemistry. These investigations are accompanied by real-life applications in practice.

2018 | ISBN: 1771886323 |  ID - 314

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317 - Theoretical And Computational Aspects Of Magnetic Organic Molecules

Theoretical And Computational Aspects Of Magnetic Organic Molecules by Sambhu N Datta (Author), Carl O Trindle (Contributor), Francesc Illas (Contributor)

Organic materials with extraordinary magnetic properties promise a wide range of light, flexible, and inexpensive alternatives to familiar metal-based magnets. Individual organic molecules with high magnetic moments will be the foundation for design and fabrication of these materials.

This book provides a systematic understanding of the structure and properties of organic magnetic molecules. After a summary of the phenomenon of magnetism at the molecular level, it presents a survey of the challenges to theoretical description and evaluation of the magnetic character of open-shell molecules, and an overview of recently developed methods and their successes and shortfalls.

Several fields of application, including very strong organic molecular magnets and photo-magnetic switches, are surveyed. Finally, discussions on metal-based materials and simultaneously semiconducting and ferromagnetic extended systems and solids point the way toward future advances.

The reader will find a comprehensive discourse on current understanding of magnetic molecules, a thorough survey of computational methods of characterizing known and imagined molecules, simple rules for design of larger magnetic systems, and a guide to opportunities for progress toward organic magnets.

Readership: Theoretical and computational chemists, synthetic organic chemists, condensed matter physicists, material scientists and engineers. Material scientists and engineers looking to enter a new field of application. Graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and faculty members in chemistry, physics, materials science and a variety of engineering specialties.

2013 | ISBN: 1908977213 |  ID - 317

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* Nanostructures and Nanotechnology by Douglas Natelson

Focusing on the fundamental principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology, this carefully developed textbook will equip students with a deep understanding of the nanoscale.
Each new topic is introduced with a concise summary of the relevant physical principles, emphasising universal commonalities between seemingly disparate areas, and encouraging students to develop an intuitive understanding of this diverse area of study

Accessible introductions to condensed matter physics and materials systems provide students from a broad range of scientific disciplines with all the necessary background
Theoretical concepts are linked to real-world applications, allowing students to connect theory and practice
Chapters are packed with problems to help students develop and retain their understanding, as well as engaging colour illustrations, and are accompanied by suggestions for additional reading. Containing enough material for a one- or two-semester course, this is an excellent resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science and electrical engineering.

2015 | ISBN-10: 0521877008 | 123MB

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432 - Electrocatalysis

Electrocatalysis: Theoretical Foundations and Model Experiments by Richard C. Alkire (Editor), Dieter M. Kolb (Editor), Jacek Lipkowski (Editor)

Catalysts speed up a chemical reaction or allow for reactions to take place that would not otherwise occur. The chemical nature of a catalyst and its structure are crucial for interactions with reaction intermediates.

An electrocatalyst is used in an electrochemical reaction, for example in a fuel cell to produce electricity. In this case, reaction rates are also dependent on the electrode potential and the structure of the electrical double-layer.
This work provides a valuable overview of this rapidly developing field by focusing on the aspects that drive the research of today and tomorrow. Key topics are discussed by leading experts, making this book a must-have for many scientists of the fi eld with backgrounds in different disciplines, including chemistry, physics, biochemistry, engineering as well as surface and materials science. This book is volume XIV in the series "Advances in Electrochemical Sciences and Engineering".

2014 | ISBN: 3527332278 | ID - 432

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452 - Solving a 3D Structural Puzzle by Casper Rønn Hoeck

This book explores how nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy may be used for spatial structural elucidation of novel compounds from fungal and synthetic sources. Readers will discover the exciting world of NOE (nuclear Overhauser effect), RDC (residual dipolar coupling) and J-coupling constants, both short- and long range. With emphasis on obtaining structural knowledge from these NMR observables, focus is moved from solving a static 3D structure to solving the structural space inhabited by small organic molecules.

The book outlines the development and implementation of two Heteronuclear Multiple Bond Correlation-type NMR experiments, and the 3D structural elucidation of multiple known and novel compounds. In addition, a new method of back-calculating RDCs (allowing for more flexible structures to be investigated), and the synthesis and evaluation of novel chiral alignment media for ab initio determination of absolute stereochemistry of small molecules using RDCs are also included. Challenges that 3D structural generation of small compounds face are also covered in this work.

2018 | ISBN: 3319961713 | ID - 452

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453 - Applied Mathematics for Physical Chemistry

A how to do it review and learn book on advanced mathematics necessary to physical chemistry. Coordinate systems, functions and graphs, logarithms, differential calculus, integral calculus, infinite series, differential equations, scalars and vectors, matrices and determinants, operators, numerical methods and the use of the computer, and mathematical methods in the laboratory. Educators, Technicians, and other professionals using mathematics in physical chemistry.

2003 | ISBN: 0131008455 | ID - 453

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SC - 539 | Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream

Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream by Nimir O. Elbashir (Editor), Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi (Editor), Ioannis G. Economou (Editor), Kenneth R. Hall (Editor)

A comprehensive review of the current status and challenges for natural gas and shale gas production, treatment and monetization technologies. Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream presents an international perspective on the production and monetization of shale gas and natural gas.

The authors review techno-economic assessments of the midstream and downstream natural gas processing technologies. Comprehensive in scope, the text offers insight into the current status and the challenges facing the advancement of the midstream natural gas treatments. Treatments covered include gas sweeting processes, sulfur recovery units, gas dehydration and natural gas pipeline transportation.

The authors highlight the downstream processes including physical treatment and chemical conversion of both direct and indirect conversion.

The book also contains an important overview of natural gas monetization processes and the potential for shale gas to play a role in the future of the energy market, specifically for the production of ultra-clean fuels and value-added chemicals.

This vital resource:

Provides fundamental chemical engineering aspects of natural gas technologies Covers topics related to upstream, midstream and downstream natural gas treatment and processing Contains well-integrated coverage of several technologies and processes for treatment and production of natural gas Highlights the economic factors and risks facing the monetization technologies Discusses supply chain, environmental and safety issues associated with the emerging shale gas industry Identifies future trends in educational and research opportunities, directions and emerging opportunities in natural gas monetization Includes contributions from leading researchers in academia and industry Written for Industrial scientists, academic researchers and government agencies working on developing and sustaining state-of-the-art technologies in gas and fuels production and processing, Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream provides a broad overview of the current status and challenges for natural gas production, treatment and monetization technologies.

ISBN: 1119270251 | 2019 | ID: SC - 539

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* Many-Body Effects and Electrostatics in Biomolecules

Many-Body Effects and Electrostatics in Biomolecules by Qiang Cui (Editor), Markus Meuwly (Editor), Pengyu Ren (Editor)

As computational hardware continues to develop at a rapid pace, quantitative computations are playing an increasingly essential role in the study of biomolecular systems. One of the most important challenges that the field faces is to develop the next generation of computational models that strike the proper balance of computational efficiency and accuracy, so that the problems of increasing complexity can be tackled in a systematic and physically robust manner.

In particular, properly treating intermolecular interactions is fundamentally important for the reliability of all computational models. In this book, contributions by leading experts in the area of biomolecular simulations discuss cutting-edge ideas regarding effective strategies to describe many-body effects and electrostatics at quantum, classical, and coarse-grained levels.

2016 | ISBN: 9814613924 | 24MB

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SC - 605 | Electronic Properties of Organic Conductors

Electronic Properties of Organic Conductors by Takehiko Mori

Provides an accessible introduction to solid state physics for chemists without assuming any background in physics
Introduces energy bands as an extension of molecular orbitals
Presents easy-to-follow equations, with units that are not difficult to convert

This book provides an easily understandable introduction to solid state physics for chemists and engineers. Band theory is introduced as an extension of molecular orbital theory, and its application to organic materials is described. Phenomena beyond band theory are treated in relation to magnetism and electron correlation, which are explained in terms of the valence bond theory and the Coulomb and exchange integrals. After the fundamental concepts of magnetism are outlined, the relation of correlation and superconductivity is described without assuming a knowledge of advanced physics. Molecular design of organic conductors and semiconductors is discussed from the standpoint of oxidation-reduction potentials, and after a brief survey of organic superconductors, various applications of organic semiconductor devices are described. This book will be useful not only for researchers but also for graduate students as a valuable reference.

2016 | ISBN-10: 4431552634 | ID: SC - 605

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