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It is one of the best-kept secrets in science; a third of all physicists work on it, yet its story has never been told.  Join Felix Flicker as he introduces the magic of condensed matter physics. It will be a journey that reveals the subtle spells that conjure crystals from chaos and create new particles that have never before existed.  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Part One covers the basic physics of magnetism from a relatively low level, including an explanation of some of the unusual terminology in magnetism such as the idea of poles and flux, whose origins are little understood. The complexity of the unit systems in magnetism are also presented. Thereafter a brief review of the principles of domain theory is presented and thermal activation effects and their correct measurement are discussed in some detail. 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The text starts with the laws of thermodynamics and simple ideas of quantum mechanics. The conceptual ideas underlying the subject are explained carefully; the mathematical ideas are developed in parallel to give a coherent overall view. The text is illustrated with examples not just from solid state physics, but also from recent theories of radiation from black holes and recent data on the background radiation from the Cosmic background explorer. In this second edition, slightly more advanced material on statistical mechanics is introduced, material which students should meet in an undergraduate course. As a result the new edition contains three more chapters on phase transitions at an appropriate level for an undergraduate student. There are plenty of problems at the end of each chapter, and brief model answers are provided for odd-numbered problems. 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Behind these practical applications lie a range of fundamental ideas, including symmetry breaking, order parameters, excitations, frustration, and reduced dimensionality.This superb new textbook presents a logical account of these ideas, staring from basic concepts in electromagnetsim and quantum mechanics. It outlines the origin of magnetic moments in atoms and how these moments can be affected by their local environment inside a crystal. The different types of interactions which can be present between magnetic moments are described. The final chapters of the book are devoted to the magnetic properties of metals, and to the complex behaviour which can occur when competing magnetic interactions are present and\/or the system has a reduced dimensionality. Throughout the text, the theorectical principles are applied to real systems. There is substantial discussion of experimental techniques and current reserach topics. 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Topics covered include detailed reviews of classical and quantum mechanics, in-depth discussions of the equilibrium ensembles and the use of molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo to sample classical and quantum ensemble distributions, Feynman path integrals, classical and quantum linear-response theory, nonequilibrium molecular dynamics, the Langevin and generalized Langevin equations, critical phenomena, techniques for free energy calculations, machine learning models, and the use of these models in statistical mechanics applications. 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Anderson, a person widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential physicists of the second half of the twentieth century. Anderson (1923-2020) was a theoretician who specialized in the physics of matter, including window glass and metals, magnets and semiconductors, liquid crystals and superconductors. More than any other single person, Anderson transformed the patchwork subject of solid-state physics into the deep, subtle, and coherent discipline known today as condensed matter physics. Among his many world-class research achievements, Anderson discovered an aspect of wave physics that had been missed by all previous scientists going back to Isaac Newton. He became a public figure when he testified before Congress to oppose its funding of an expensive project intended exclusively for particle physics research. Over the years, he published many articles designed to influence a broad audience about issues where science impacted public policy and culture. Anderson grew up in the American mid-west, was educated at Harvard, and rose to the pinnacle of his profession during the first decade of his thirty-five career as a theoretical physicist at Bell Telephone Laboratories. Almost uniquely, he spent many years working half-time as a professor at the University of Cambridge and at Princeton University. The outspoken Anderson enjoyed broad influence outside of physics when he helped develop and champion the concepts of emergence and complexity as organizing principles to help attack very difficult problems in technically challenging disciplines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Mind Over Matter is an important book of interest not only to physicists but also to many historians and philosophers of science. 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Beginning with the underlying and including the most cutting-edge experimental developments, this textbook covers essential topics such as Bose-Einstein condensation of alkali atoms, studies of BEC-BCS crossover in degenerate Fermi gas, synthetic gauge fields and Hubbard models, and many-body localization and dynamical gauge fields. Key physical concepts, such as symmetry and universality highlight the connections between different systems, and theory is developed with plain derivations supported by experimental results. This self-contained and modern text will be invaluable for researchers, graduate students and advanced \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'… this book is accessible to most readers, especially for experimentalists, for junior researchers including senior undergraduate students, and for readers outside the field of ultracold atomic physics.' A. M. Saperstein, Association of American Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. Part I. Atomic and Few-Body Physics: 1. A Single Atom; 2. Two-Body Interaction; Part II. Interacting Bose Gas: 3. Interaction Effects; 4. Topology and Symmetry; Part III. Degenerate Fermi Gases: 5. The Fermi Liquid; 6. The Fermi Superfluid; Part IV. Optical Lattices: 7. Non-Interacting Bands; 8. The Hubbard Model; References.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738315862359,"sku":"9781108498685","price":55.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781108498685.jpg?v=1723811920"},{"product_id":"crc-concise-encyclopedia-of-nanotechnology-9781466580343","title":"CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eCRC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcise Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology \u003c\/b\u003esets the standard against which all other references of this nature are measured. 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Crystals: Structure and Microstructure of Nanocrystals Using the Debye Function Analysis. Defects: Defects in Carbon Nanotubes. Dendrimers: Dendrimers-DNA Nanoplexes. Dielectrics: Optics of Dielectric Nanoobjects and Nanosystems. Drug Delivery: LyoCell® Technology—A Lipidic Drug Delivery System Based on Reverse Cubic and Hexagonal Phase Lyotropic Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles. Encapsulation: Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes for Doxorubicin Encapsulation. Nanopolymers for Enzyme Immobilization Applications. Filtration: Frontiers of the Engineering and Science of Nanofiltration—A Far-Reaching Review. Fullerenes: Donor-Acceptor Fullerene Complexes Based on Metal Porphyrins. Glass: Nanoglass. Graphene: Three-Dimensional Graphene—A Prospective Architecture for High-Performance Supercapacitors. Graphene: Nonreciprocity in Magnetically Biased Graphene at Microwave and Terahertz Frequencies. Graphene Oxide: Grafting Biomolecules onto Graphene Oxide Sheets. Greener Synthesis: Greener Aspects in the Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. Health Care: Nanomaterial Applications in Health-Care Diagnostics. Hybrid Nanomaterials: Organic-Inorganic Hybrid and Biohybrid Nanomaterials. Hydrophylic Nanoparticles: Hydrophilic Polymer\/Silica Hybrid Nanoparticles—An Overview of a Novel Synthesis Strategy and Its Application in the Proton Exchange Membrane. Ignition: Ignition and Explosion Risks of Nanopowders. Impedance Spectroscopy: Impedance Spectroscopy of Nanomaterials. Iron Oxide: Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. Kelvin Probe: Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy as a Tool for the Characterization of Nanomaterials. Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies: Recent Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies for Biomolecule Analysis. Laser Ablation: Laser Ablation Synthesis in Solution-Based Production and Biofunctionalization of Nanostructures. Lithography: Nanofabrication with Nanosphere Lithography. Medical Applications: Potential Applications and Implications of Nanoparticles in Biology and Medicine. Melanoma Prevention: Challenges and Progresses in Nanotechnology for Melanoma Prevention and Treatment. Membranes: Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Wastewater Purification. Metal Nanoparticles: Metallic Nanoparticles Used in Soil Remediation Procedures. Metal Nanostructures: Size Effect on the Impact Responses of Metal Nanostructures. Metal Oxides: Macromolecular Complexes MXn Polymer as a Solid-State Precursor of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanostructures. Metal Oxides: Nanostructured Metal Oxides for Gas Sensing Applications. Micelles: Micellar Nanoparticles. Micelles: Reverse Micelles—Designer Nanoparticles for Investigative Catalysis. Microwaves: Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nanoparticles. Nanoadsorbents: Nanoadsorbents for Water Protection. Nanocarriers as Nanomedicine: A Promising Platform for Drug Delivery in Nanopharmaceuticals. Nanocoatings: Nanomaterials and Nanostructures Coatings Fabrication Using Detonation and Plasma Detonation Techniques. Nanocoatings: Technology of Fabrication of Nanostructure (Nanocomposite) Coatings with High Physical and Mechanical Properties Using C-PVD. Nanocomposites: Thermal Analysis and Functional Statistics on Nanocomposite Characterization. Nanodelivery Vehicles: Milk Proteins as Nanodelivery Vehicles for Nutraceuticals and Drugs. Nanofactories: Microbes as Nanofactories. Nanodiamond: Growth and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Diamond Films on Different Substrates. Nanoemulsions: Biobased Oil Nanoemulsion Preparation, Characterization, and Application. Nanoemulsion-Based Systems for Food Applications. Nanofluids: Basic Principles and Modern Aspects. Nanofluids: Fractal Analysis of Flow and Heat Transfer of Nanofluids. Nanofluids: Potential Future Coolants. Nanoindentation. Nanomedicine: Small Steps, Big Effects. Nanoonions: Carbon Nanoonions. Nanorobots: Engineering Nanorobots—Past, Present, and Future Perspectives. Nanosuspension: An Emerging and Promising Approach to Drug Delivery for the Enhancement of the Bioavailability of Poorly Soluble Drugs. Nanothermometers: Luminescent Nanothermometers for Biological Applications. Nanotoxicology: Toxicology of Nanomaterials—The Dawn of Nanotoxicology. Nanotribology: Green Nanotribology and Related Sustainability Aspects. Nanowires: Nanowires for Very-Low-Power Integrated Circuits and New Functionalities. Oxide Nanoparticles: Functionalization and Applications of Oxide Nanoparticles. Plasmonics: Faster than Electronics and Smaller than Photonics. Polyaniline: Polyaniline Nanofibers and Nanotubes—Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Their Properties. Polymers: Electrochemical Formation of Nanostructured Conducting Polymers. Polymers: Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles. Polymers: UV-Cured Polymer Nanocomposites. Radiation Synthesis: Radiation Methods of Nanomaterials Production. Semiconductor Nanomaterials: Photo Catalytic Characteristics of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Nanomaterials. Silver Nanoparticles: Potential Hazards of Silver Nanoparticles to the Environment and Human Health. Spinels: Synthesis and Properties of Magnetic Spinel AB2O4 Phases. Superlattices: Superlattice Structure of Low-Dimensional Carbon Systems. Superlattices: Design of InAs\/GaSb Superlattices for Optoelectronic Applications—Basic Theory and Numerical Methods. Supramolecular Architectures: Supramolecular Architectures from Self-Assembled Copolymers. Thermal Conductivity: Thermal Conductivity of Nanofluids in Stationary and Dynamic Systems. Titanium Dioxide: Nanosized TiO2—Synthesis and Application. Water Remediation: Water Remediation Using Nano-Zerovalent Metals. Water Splitting: Layered Manganese Oxides as Water-Oxidizing Catalysts for Hydrogen Production via Water Splitting—An Aid to Environmental Protection. 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It covers the physics of semiconductors and the properties of junctions of semiconductors with semiconductors, metals, and insulators. The exposition makes a minimal use of quantum mechanics concepts and methods. On the other hand, it avoids the pure phenomenological description of the properties of electronic devices. Thus, using a semi-classical approach the book provides a rigorous treatment of the subject. 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The five chapters deal with the key characteristics of condensed matter: structures, susceptibilities, molecular fields, currents, and dynamics. The author strives to present and explain coherently the terms and concepts associated with the main properties and characteristics of condensed matter, while minimizing attention to extraneous details. As a result, this text provides the firm and broad basis of understanding that readers require for further study and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom \"Applied Rheology\", Vol. 14\/2, 2004, p. 81:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\" 'Condensed Matter Physics' is one of few books covering both hard and soft condensed matter on a graduate studies level. ... Strobl's book provides an excellent, well organized introduction to the fundamentals of condensed matter physics. Although the topic is approached from a physicist's point of view and ca. one half is devoted to crystals, the book will not only be of high value for physics students. Other scientists and engineers who need to learn about hard or soft condensed matter will find it very helpful as well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a translation of the original German edition. It is a textbook covering the lectures given by the author at the University of Freiburg. … The presentation is very concise with due insistence on the interrelations between the various phenomena and concepts. 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In this sense, Strobl follows a very modern approach for undergraduate teaching by trying a unified treatment of \"condensed matter\" properties. This is a tribute to the increasing importance of life sciences and modern materials sciences, which do no more focus on simple structures such as perfect crystals, but handle a continious spectrum of pure liquids, solutions, liquid crystals, amorphous rubbers and glasses, nanocrystals, and finally perfect solids.... As is intended by the author, the book distinguishes from similar volumes by putting emphasis on polymers and liquid crystals, and especially by combining elementary physics with modern and ambitious thematic....\"Condensed Matter Physics\" is a clearly structured and well-written textbook which may certainly be recommended for undergraduate students not only in experimental physics but also in materials and engineering sciences. … Like many other good textbooks, it benefits from the great experience of the lecturer in presentation and, last but not least, from valuable exercises at the end of the parts with corresponding solutions in the appendix.\" (Walter Langel, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Structures.- 2 Moduli, Viscosities and Susceptibilities.- 3 Molecular Fields and Critical Phase Transitions.- 4 Charges and Currents.- 5 Microscopic Dynamics.- A Thermodynamic Potentials.- B Solutions to the Exercises.- C A Small Selection of Further Reading.- D Nomenclature.- References.","brand":"Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH \u0026 Co. 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Students will benefit significantly from solving the exercises given at the end of each chapter. This book is intended for university students in physics, materials science and electrical engineering. It has been thoroughly updated to maintain its relevance and usefulness to students and professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a review of the original edition:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... An excellent mix of concepts, theoretical arguments, and discussion of modern experiments - all at an introductory level ... 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As a tribute to him on the occasion of his 90th birthday and to celebrate his lifelong contributions in physics, mathematics, astronomy, nuclear engineering and global warming, a conference covering a wide range of topics was held in Singapore from 26 to 29 August 2013. Distinguished scientists from around the world, including Nobel Laureate Professor David Gross, joined Professor Dyson in the celebration with a festival of lectures.This memorable volume collects an interesting lecture by Professor Dyson, Is a Graviton Detectable?, contributions by speakers at the conference, as well as guest contributions by colleagues who celebrated Dyson's birthday at Rutgers University and Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.About Freeman DysonFreeman John Dyson FRS, born December 15, 1923, is an eminent English-born American physicist, mathematician, and futurist. He is famous for his work in quantum electrodynamics, solid-state physics, mathematics, astronomy and nuclear engineering, as well as a renowned and best-selling author. He has spent most of his life as a professor of physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, taking time off to advise the US government and write books for the public. He has won numerous notable awards including the Enrico Fermi Award, Templeton Prize, Wolf Prize, Pomeranchuk Prize, and Henri Poincaré Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs a Graviton Detectable? 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Quantum Mechanics encompasses motion forms from atoms, to atomic nuclei, molecules, chemical binding, electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, and transport phenomena. The book includes such quantum-mechanical theories, both in their standard form and original versions, with emphasis on their physical contents. 1) Ch. 1, The Atom, besides standard subjects, presents a new, original formulation of the Thomas-Fermi theory, which allows the possibility to arrive at new results like giant dipole oscillations in heavy atoms, atom ionization and chemical bonding. 2) Ch. 2, Molecules, puts emphasis on molecular spectra, including a semi-classical treatment of rotation spectra. The Jahn-Teller effect, with its various implications in many other areas, is discussed in detail. 3) Ch.3, The Atomic Nucleus, includes an original treatment of the nuclear dynamics, based on the mean-field idea. In particular, the Weizsacker mass formula is derived, nuclear instabilities are discussed and the statistical approach is presented. 4) Chs. 5-7 include an original presentation of the Electric and Magnetic Fields effects on atoms. The tunneling, both in static and oscillating electric fields, is presented, with application to atomic ionization, as well as the proton emission and the effect of high-intensity electric fields on alpha decay. The new subject of scattering of charges by laser pulses is presented in detail. 5) An interesting, new subject of transitions under change of parameters, including the dynamical Berry phase is given in Ch. 8, Change of Parameters. 6) Ch. 9, Stimulated Magnetic Resonance, presents a new phenomenon of magnetic resonance, generated by stimulated emission. 7) Ch. 10, Quantized Conductance, presents a new, original way of deriving the quanta of conductance in ballistic transport, or in magnetic field. 8) Ch. 11, Coherence, gives an extended account of the coherent interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with polarizable matter, with implication on the superradiance transition and possible new phenomena occurring in water. 9) Ch. 12, Chemical Bonding, is a description of the original theory of chemical bonding, based on the linearized Thomas-Fermi theory, with its basic application to formation of the metallic clusters. 10) Ch. 13, Quantum Theory of Radiation, is an exposition of the Dirac theory of radiation, and the interaction of the radiation with matter, following Fermi's famous article, a subject seldom presented in usual textbooks, in spite of its fundamental relevance. 11) The book ends with a thorough discussion of the place of the Quantum Mechanics in the realm of the Physical Science disciplines, emphasizing the fundamentally new, and very fruitful, quantum-mechanical vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroductionThe atomMoleculesAtomic NucleusStatic Electric FieldsOscillating Electric FieldsMagnetic FieldChange of ParametersStimulated Magnetic ResonanceQuantized Electrical ConductanceCoherenceChemical CohesionQuantum Theory of RadiationEpilogue: Physics and Quantum MechanicsIndex.","brand":"Nova Science Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886151315799,"sku":"9781536166255","price":113.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781536166255.jpg?v=1722539000"},{"product_id":"a-closer-look-at-magnetic-anisotropy-9781536175660","title":"A Closer Look at Magnetic Anisotropy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book reports on results related to the impact of magnetic anisotropy on the properties of a new type of nanocomposite consisting of ferromagnetic nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanotubes. The authors demonstrate that when each nanotube contains only one ferromagnetic nanoparticle, the magneto-elastic anisotropy leads to the formation of densely packed arrays of magnetically isolated nanoparticles. Following this, the aspects of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy of FeCoZr-CaF2 nanocomposite films induced by shape anisotropy of metallic nanoparticles are explored, as well as the methods of anisotropy enhancement by the films treatment. Several examples of the prospective technical applications of magnetic liquids are presented. Three examples are discussed in more detail in the final chapter: controlled torsion dampers for applications in transportation, ferrofluid controlled capacitors for applications in sensor technology, and peristaltic pumps that take advantage of magneto-elastic properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; Anisotropy of Assemblies of Densely Packed Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles Embedded in Carbon Nanotubes; Enhancement of Perpendicular Magnetic Anisotropy in FeCoZr-CaF2 Nanocomposite Films by Combined Influence of Nanoparticles Oxidation and Ion Irradiation; Colloidal Magnetic Fluids: A Special Case of Magnetic Anisotropy; Index.","brand":"Nova Science Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886165930327,"sku":"9781536175660","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/collections\/condensed-matter-physics.oembed?page=4","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}