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This book contains papers presented at the Second International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology 2006, ICSSST 2006, a three-day conference on solid state science and technology. The conference provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge in a highly interdisciplinary field and brings together scientists working in academic and applied research in the field of solid state science and technology.

This book presents the latest advances in ultrafast science, including ultrafast laser and measurement technology as well as studies of ultrafast phenomena. Pico- and femtosecond processes relevant in physics, chemistry, biology and engineering are presented. Ultrafast technology has had a profound impact in a wide range of applications, among them imaging, material diagnostics and transformation and high-speed optoelectronics. This book summarizes the results presented at the 12th Ultrafast Phe...

This monograph starts from basic science, especially solid-state physics, and moves onto the research and development of advanced materials. Emphasis is placed on the electronic and atomic structures and properties of transition-metal systems, liquid and amorphous materials, the nano-phase materials, layered compounds, martensite and other structurally transformed materials, and ordered alloys. The treatment also details physical aspects and principles of new materials, such as strong ferromagne...

Over the past few decades, the excitation and ionization of atmospheric gases has become an area of intense research. A large amount of data have been accumulated concerning the various elementary processes which occur when photons, electrons and ions collide with atoms and molecules. This scattered information has now been collected in a handbook for the first time, and the authors give a critical analysis of relevant data. This book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the available inform...

Leading experts from all over the world present an overview of the use of enzymes in industry for: the production of bulk products, such as glucose, or fructose food processing and food analysis laundry and automatic dishwashing detergents the textile, pulp and paper and animal feed industries clinical diagnosis and therapy genetic engineering. The book also covers identification methods of new enzymes and the optimization of known ones, as well as the regulatory aspects for their use in i...

D. Stalke, U. Flierler: More than Just Distances from Electron Density Studies.- A.O. Madsen: Modeling and Analysis of Hydrogen Atoms.- B.B. Iversen/J. Overgaard: Charge Density Methods in Hydrogen Bond Studies.- U. Flierler, D. Stalke: Some Main Group Chemical Perceptions in the Light of Experimental Charge Density Investigations.- D. Leusser: Electronic Structure and Chemical Properties of Lithium Organics Seen Through the Glasses of Charge Density.- L. J. Farrugia, P. Macchi: Bond Orders...

Core concepts made simple – to inspire all your pupils. Teaching Science can be a real challenge – especially if pupils are really struggling with reading or are finding it difficult to get their heads around curriculum concepts. Fusion is a high-interest, non-fiction range that has been carefully designed to help overcome these problems. Lively text with a low reading level ensures that the concepts are clear and accessible to everyone.

In this book well-known experts highlight cutting-edge research priorities and discuss the state of the art in the field of solid oxide fuel cells giving an update on specific subjects such as protonic conductors, interconnects, electrocatalytic and catalytic processes and modelling approaches.Fundamentals and advances in this field are illustrated to help young researchers address issues in the characterization of materials and in the analysis of processes, not often tackled in scholarly books.

Das Standard-Lehrbuchs zur Instrumentellen Analytik, begrundet von Skoog und Leary, ist hiermit endlich wieder auf Deutsch verfugbar. Als stark erweiterte, komplett uberarbeitete Ausgabe unterstutzt es fortgeschrittene Studenten der Chemie an Universitaten und Hochschulen. Es berucksichtig die Anforderungen einer grossen Vielfalt an Disziplinen, die ein Grundwissen in Analytischer Chemie benoetigen, und richtet sich damit auch an Physiker, Ingenieure und Biochemiker. Das Buch fuhrt aktuell und k...

Unique view on producing metal nano supracrystals by differing their morphologies, crystalline structures, chemical, and physical properties  After presenting an overview on the various factors involved in producing metal supracrystals by differing their morphologies, crystalline structures, chemical, and physical properties, Metal Nano Supracrystals reveals the limitations faced by the system and the potential research required to improve the system. Readers will gain insight into the various...

The science of electrochemistry was born at the end of the eighteenth century following intense interest in the production of electricity by animals such as the torpedo and the electric eel. The key phenomena were observed just at the turn of the century. Volta invented his pile in which chemical species were consumed with the production of electricity and a few months afterwards Nicholson and Carlisle used this electricity to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen. Electrochemistry is the bra...

The two-word title of this book can only give an indication about its content and approach to the subject it deals with. In the course of time, the term has gradually become somewhat blurred. The reason is easy to see: similar problems are now more and more frequently studied by different branches of natural science. The term "mixed crystals" has acquired specific connotations in physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. One and the same term can now serve as a name for things which are either n...

Statistical Physics I discusses the fundamentals of equilibrium statistical mechanics, focussing on basic physical aspects. No previous knowledge of thermodynamics or the molecular theory of gases is assumed. Illustrative examples based on simple materials and photon systems elucidate the central ideas and methods.

Nonlinear dynamics is now recognized as playing a crucial role in a wide variety of disciplines. But what is only just beginning is the important process of cross fertilization and transfer of knowledge and expertise from one area to another. This book is intended to promote this process which will undoubtedly contribute greatly to furthering our understanding of complex systems. Contributions are provided by leading experts from the areas of sociology, cog...

Atkins' Physical Chemistry remains the benchmark of achievement for a chemistry degree throughout the world. The judicious choice of topics, the clear writing style of both authors, and the careful exposition of maths, reaffirm the book's position as market leader. In the eighth edition the authors provide a more compact presentation through the careful restructuring and redistribution of material. The coverage of introductory topics has been streamlined, and later topics rationalized, bringing...

The first volume of Lecture Notes in Quantum Chemistry (Lecture Notes in Chemistry 58, Springer Verlag, Berlin 1992) contained a compilation of selected lectures given at the two first European Summer Schools in Quantum Chemistry (ESQC), held in southern Sweden in August 1989 and 1991, respectively. The notes were written by the teachers at the school and covered a large range of topics in ab initio quantum chemistry. After the third summer school (held in 1993) it was decided to put together a...

Since J.W. Gibbs in 1878 succeeded comprehensively in establishing the basic principles for an understanding of equilibria in heterogeneous systems, numer­ ous books concerning constitution diagrams have been written, some of them providing a formal treatment of phase equilibria down to the small detail. The purpose of the present book is to provide an introduction to the practical ap­ plications of phase diagrams. In the first instance it is intended for students of chemistry, metallurgy, miner...

Methods in Reaction Dynamics is a collection of lectures given at the 1999 Mariapfarr Workshop in Theoretical Chemistry. Arranged as a series of detailed reviews, it provides an overview of quantum mechanical techniques used to describe and simulate the dynamics and kinetics of elementary chemical reactions. The volume provides in-depth discussions of selected topics in Theoretical Chemistry, such as quantum methods in theoretical and computational reaction dynamics and kinetics; time-dependent,...

Environmentally compatible polymers (green polymers) are the key to sustainable developments for our rich and convenient life. In order to develop green polymers, it is essential to understand that nature constructs a variety of materials that can be used. Plant materials such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin are the largest organic resources. Thermal Properties of Green Polymers and Biocomposites is unique in that it introduces thermal analysis applicable to green polymers and provides fu...

This compilation provides advanced graduate students and researchers with a structured overview of olefin polymerization. Divided into eight chapters written by international experts, this book covers polymerization using various organotransition-metal catalysts, including early and late transition metal complexes, new trends in olefin oligomerization and related reactions. All authors address the historic and scientific backgrounds of the field as well as current research progress and potential...