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Serving as a general introduction to surface and interface science, this book focuses on essential concepts rather than specific details, on intuitive understanding rather than learning facts. The text reflects the fact that the physics and chemistry of surfaces is a diverse field of research and shows this in its Interdisciplinary conceptual design.

Once the most important techniques and methods have been introduced, readers will be able to apply simple models to their own scientific problems. Furthermore, manifold high-end technological applications from surface technology, biotechnology, or microelectronics illustrate the basic scientific treatment.

The authors address advanced students of chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering and related subjects with a basic knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics, since the mathematical calculations are thoroughly explained and made comprehensible for the reader. As such, non-specialists in surface science who want to learn more about this important subject will also benefit from the book. ... Read more

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Interest in research on nanoscale materials is steadily increasing: nano-structured magnetic materials exhibit new and interesting physical properties, which cannot be found in the bulk. Many of these unique properties have great potential for technical applications in magneto-sensors, bio-sensors, magneto-electronics, data storage, magnetic heads of computer hard disks, single-electron devises, microwave electronic devices, etc. Current research concentrates on device design, synthesis and the characterization of nanostructured materials. The contributions to this book concentrate on magnetic properties of nanoscale magnetic materials, especially on fabrication and characterization, and the physics underlying the unique properties of these structures and devices. ... Read more

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Nice survey of modern semiconductor science
This book is extremely well illustrated. It is a pleasure thumbing through the book and learning something in a new area just by looking at all the diagrams and pictures. However, the discussions of semiconductor devices are pretty sketchy, and formula derivations are mostly non-existent. For example, the book gives expressions for the different mobility limits for ionized impurity and phonon scattering, but does not derive any of them like Seeger would, although references are given. Unlike the Seeger classic, in its 9th edition, where new topics kind of look like they were just thrown in, this book has a more coherent integrated treatment of "new" topics with the older classical topics. If you want in-depth discussions, you will likely be disappointed. However, if you are looking for a broad survey of modern areas of interest in semiconductor physics and technology, with lots of well-chosen figures and diagrams, this is a fine book. ... Read more

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Nanostructured materials is one of the hottest and fastest growing areas in today's materials science field, along with the related field of solid state physics. Nanostructured materials and their based technologies have opened up exciting new possibilites for future applications in a number of areas including aerospace, automotive, x-ray technology, batteries, sensors, color imaging, printing, computer chips, medical implants, pharmacy, and cosmetics.
The ability to change properties on the atomic level promises a revolution in many realms of science and technology. Thus, this book details the high level of activity and significant findings are available for those involved in research and development in the field. It also covers industrial findings and corporate support. This five-volume set summarizes fundamentals of nano-science in a comprehensive way. The contributors enlisted by the editor are at elite institutions worldwide.

Key Features
* Provides comprehensive coverage of the dominant technology of the 21st century
* Written by 127 authors from 16 countries, making this truly international
* First and only reference to cover all aspects of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology ... Read more

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1999 Award of Excellence
Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnolog received 1999 Award of Excellence in Engineering Handbooks from the Association of American Publishers. This book is the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary and reliable source of information on all aspects of nanotechnology andnano-scale materials. With contributions from over 140 leading experts,this book has set the highest standard of excellence and it containsvirtually everything to become a classic reference work in the fields ofnanotechnology and materials science.

1999 Award of Excellence
Handbook of Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnolog received 1999 Award of Excellence in Engineering Handbooks from the Association of American Publishers. This book is the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary and reliable source of information on all aspects of nanotechnology andnano-scale materials. With contributions from over 140 leading experts,this book has set the highest standard of excellence and it containsvirtually everything to become a classic reference work in the fields ofnanotechnology and materials science. ... Read more

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The genomics revolution would not have been possible without the 'parallelisation' offered by microarray technology. This technological - and commercial - success has since been emulated by other applications areas, with a tremendous amplification of innovation. This book describes the fundamentals and latest developments in microarray technology, as well as its future directions. It presents detailed overviews of the different techniques of fabricating microarrays, of the chemistries and preparative steps involved, of the different types of microarrays, and of the instrumentation and optical issues involved. ... Read more

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Nanotechnology is no longer a merely social talking point and is beginning to affect the lives of everyone. Carbon nanotechnology as a major shaper of new nanotechnologies has evolved into a truly interdisciplinary field, which encompasses chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, materials science and engineering. This is a field in which a huge amount of literature has been generated within recent years, and the number of publications is still increasing every year. Carbon Nanotechnology aims to provide a timely coverage of the recent development in the field with updated reviews and remarks by world-renowned experts. Intended to be an exposition of cutting-edge research and development rather than a kind of conference proceeding, Carbon Nanotechnology will be very useful not only to experienced scientists and engineers, who wish to broaden their knowledge of the wide-ranging nanotechnology and/or to develop practical devices, but also to graduate and senior undergraduate students who look to make their mark in this field of the future.


· A comprehensive treatment from materials chemistry and structure-property to practical applications
· Offers an in-depth analysis of various carbon nanotechnologies from both fundamental and practical perspectives
· An easily accessible assessment of the materials properties and device performances based on all of the major classes of carbon nanomaterials, including: carbon fiber; diamond; C60; and carbon nanotubes
· A concise compilation of the practical applications of carbon nanotechnologies from polymer-carbon nanocomposites to sensors, electron emitters, and molecular electronics ... Read more

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Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology® is the World's first encyclopedia ever published in the field of nanotechnology. The 10-volume Encyclopedia is an unprecedented single reference source that provides ideal introduction and overview of most recent advances and emerging new aspects of nanotechnology spanning from science to engineering to medicine. Although there are many books/handbook and journals focused on nanotechnology, no encyclopedic reference work has been published covering all aspects of nanoscale science and technology dealing with materials synthesis, processing, fabrication, probes, spectroscopy, physical properties, electronics, optics, mechanics, biotechnology, devices, etc. The Encyclopedia fills this gap to provide basic information on all fundamental and applied aspects of nanotechnology by drawing on two decades of pioneering research. It is the only scientific work of its kind since the beginning of the field of nanotechnology bringing together core knowledge and the very latest advances. It is written for all levels audience that allows non-scientists to understand the nanotechnology while providing up-to-date latest information to active scientists to experts in the field. This outstanding encyclopedia is an indispensable source for research professionals, technology investors and developers seeking the most up-to-date information on the nanotechnology among a wide range of disciplines from science to engineering to medicine. ... Read more

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This book is a collection of some of the invited talks presented at the international meeting held at the Max Planck Institut fuer Physik Komplexer Systeme, Dresden, Germany during August 6-30, 2001, on the rapidly developing field of nanoscale science in science and bio-electronics Semiconductor physics has experienced unprecedented developments over the second half of the twentieth century. The exponential growth in microelectronic processing power and the size of dynamic memorie has been achieved by significant downscaling of the minimum feature size. Smaller feature sizes result in increased functional density, faster speed, and lower costs. In this process one is reaching the limits where quantum effects and fluctuations are beginning to play an important role.
This book reflects the achievements of the present times and future directions of research on nanoscopic dimensions. ... Read more

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Nanotechnology promises to be the next great human technological revolution, but such change often comes at the price of unforeseen consequences. Nanotechnology: Ethics and Society explores several of the practical and ethical dilemmas presented by this technological leap. This book provides a framework for deciding how to best take advantage of nanotechnology opportunities while minimizing potential negative effects. After an overview of the nanotechnology revolution, this text illustrates key concepts in the assessment model and then applies this model to a case study related to human enhancement technologies. A final chapter offers an ethical agenda for addressing the challenges of nanotechnology. ... Read more

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NSTI's annual nanotechnology conference provides the most prestigious forum in the world for leading nano scientists, and Nanotech 2007 is no exception.The papers from this years conference have been compiled into four volumes to create the most authoritative and comprehensive compendium now available across all of nanotechnology.Including the latest information on industrial development, investments, and ventures, each volume explores cutting-edge research and applications.Volume II considers issues of concern to drug designers, bioengineers, and biomedical scientists. It includes information on biomarkers, biosensors, and bio materials, as well as research on cancer diagnosis and treatment. ... Read more

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This careful selection of papers gives the reader an overview of the main research topics investigated at the conference and recent progress in understanding the physical phenomena involved. These lectures should therefore be a prime source of information for the expert as well as for graduate students. They cover critical point phenomena and adsorption, solidification, crystallization, static fluids and thermophysical properties, fluid dynamics and combustion. The importance of gravity as an experimental parameter and a variable in a large diversity of physical phenomena and processes has been recognized for some 25 years. The growth of this field of physics can be gleamed from the great number of satellites, sounding rockets, terrestrial trop towers, etc., that exist. ... Read more

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All papers have been peer-reviewed. As the semiconductor industry continues to move toward silicon nanoelectronics and beyond, the introduction of new materials, innovative processing and assembly, and novel devices brings formidable metrology challenges. We have entered an era where nanotechnology is required to meet the demand for smaller, faster, cheaper, and more complex functional chips. Innovative metrology and characterization methods have become critical. This book emphasizes the frontiers of innovation in the characterization and metrology needed to advance nanoelectronics. It comprises applications in nanoelectronic materials and devices, research and development,and manufacturing and diagnostics. Novel characterization methods for beyond CMOS and extreme CMOS devices are addressed, as well as electrical measurements, gate dielectrics, interconnects, lithography, microscopy, and scanning probes. The Editors believe that this book of collected papers from world-class leaders provides a basis and effective portrayal of the industry s characterization and metrology needs and how they are being addressed by industry, academia, and government to continue the dramatic progress in semiconductors into the nanoelectronic regime. It also provides a foundation for stimulating further advances in metrology and new ideas for research and development.

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Stay Current with the Progress and Promise of Nano. NSTI's annual nanotechnology conference continues to provide the most prestigious forum in the world for leading nano scientists, and Nanotech 2007 is proving no exception.At this year's conference, the world's top nano scientists will come together to offer an up-to-date global perspective on the progress and promise of nanotechnology. This information has been compiled into four volumes to create the most authoritative and comprehensive compendium now available across all of nanotechnology.Including the latest information on industrial development, investments, and ventures, each volume explores cutting-edge research and applications. Collected into its own volume for the first time, the papers from Cleantech 2007 cut across every scientific and engineering discipline to address those issues relevant to maintaining and improving the sustainability of our planet.An abridged selection of these papers is also included as part of Nanotech 2007, Vol. 4. Engineers, environmental scientists, biomedical and life science professionals will all find that their varied interests are covered in the specific volumes of NSTI Nanotech 2007, which can be purchased individually. Those wanting a complete resource covering all of nanotechnology will want to consider the complete set of four volumes which is listed here. ... Read more

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This volume discusses the most recent developments in plasma physics and surface engineering related to the preparation and applications of nanostructured thin films and nanodispersion strengthened coatings. The book contains the following major sections: Hard and Tribological Coatings; Recent Progress in the Development of Plasma Deposition Equipment; Film Characterization, Control of Structure and Properties; Nanopowders and Nanoparticles in Surface Engineering Technologies; Biocompatible Thin Films.

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All articles were peer reviewed. The aim of the Advanced Summer School in Physics 2006 was to offer a series of courses which could be attended by graduate and advanced undergraduate students. This book collects the material presented throughout the course. The courses covered several frontier topics on physics such as Rigged Hilbert spaces, neutrinos, nanostructures, complex networks, and colloidal systems.

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Light has always played a significant role in the synthesis of materials and formation of small-scale solid structures. The invention of holographic and phase mask projection has enabled engineers to fabricate devices with characteristic features much smaller than the wavelength of the light used for processing. A further reduction of device dimensions has been achieved by implementing the processes that rely strongly on the non-linear effects of light-matter interaction. The intention of this book was to provide the Reader, primarily graduate students and young researchers in materials engineering, bio(chem)physics, medical physics and biophysics, with a set of articles reviewing state-of-the art research and recent advancements in the field of photon-matter interaction for micro/nanomaterials synthesis and manipulation of properties of biological and inorganic materials at the atomic level. Photon-based nanoscience and related technologies have created exciting opportunities for the fabrication and characterization of nano(bio)material devices and systems, and it is expected to significantly contribute to the development of Nanobiophotonics and Nanomedicine.

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All papers have been peer-reviewed. These proceedings include lecture notes from six courses in modern physics including cosmology, high energy, statistical, medical, and solid state physics. An introduction to cosmology and the restrictions to dark energy models are presented. The high energy physics that can be found in future colliders is discussed. In the present, synchrotron radiation turns out to be an extraordinary tool for medical applications. Moreover, medical tests will be soon miniaturized thanks to the development of biosensor devices. A very interesting revision of the physics of photovoltaic materials is presented, provided that solar cells are a serious alternative of clean energy. The reader will also find lecture notes on the interactions and the dynamics of confined colloidal suspensions.

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Initially a subfield of solid state physics, the study of mesoscopic systems has evolved over the years into a vast field of research in its own right. Keeping track its rapid progress, this book provides a broad survey of the latest developments in the field. The focus is on statistics and dynamics of mesoscopic systems with special emphasis on topics like quantum chaos, localization, noise and fluctuations, mesoscopic optics and quantum transport in nanostructures. Written with nonspecialists in mind, this book will also be useful to graduate students wishing to familiarize themselves with this field of research. ... Read more