Crystallography Books
Paul Dry Books, Inc Six-Cornered Snowflake
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IOP Publishing Ltd A Journey into Reciprocal Space Second Edition
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£108.00
Clarendon Press Dynamical Theory of Crystal Lattices
Book SynopsisAt the time of its original publication this reissued ''classic'' text, co-written by the Nobel Laureate of 1954, Max Born, represented the final account of the subject and in many ways it still does. The book is divided into four sections. The first of these is very general in nature and deals with the general statistical mechanics of ideal lattices, leading to the electric polarizability and to the scattering of light. The second part deals with the properties of long lattice waves; the third with thermal properties and the fourth with optical properties.Trade Review'extraordinarily general and sound introduction ... a standard work that is indispensable to all working in this field' * Die Naturwissenschaften *'... important mathematical methods which should be of use in other subjects as well' * British Journal of Applied Physics *Table of ContentsPART 1: ELEMENTARY THEORIES ; PART 2: GENERAL THEORIES
£48.60
Oxford University Press Crystal Structure Refinement
Book SynopsisCrystal Structure Refinement is a mixture of textbook and tutorial. As A Crystallographers Guide to SHELXL it covers advanced aspects of practical crystal structure refinement, which have not been much addressed by textbooks so far. After an introduction to SHELXL in the first chapter, a brief survey of crystal structure refinement is provided. Chapters three and higher address the various aspects of structure refinement, from the treatment of hydrogen atoms to the assignment of atom types, to disorder, to non-crystallographic symmetry and twinning. One chapter is dedicated to the refinement of macromolecular structures and two short chapters deal with structure validation (one for small molecule structures and one for macromolecules). In each of the chapters the book gives refinement examples, based on the program SHELXL, describing every problem in detail. It comes with a CD-ROM with all files necessary to reproduce the refinements.Trade Review`A key purchase for a wide population of scientists engaged in crystal structure determination...The depth of coverage of important topics such as twinning and disorder will be very valuable to structural scientists, and will provide information and an approach that is not currently available. ' Alexander J. Blake, University of Nottingham`A high quality text. ' David J. Watkin, University of OxfordTable of Contents1. SHELXL ; 2. Crystal Structure Refinement ; 3. Hydrogen Atoms ; 4. Atom Type Assignment ; 5. Disorder ; 6. Pseudo Symmetry ; 7. Twinning ; 8. Artefacts ; 9. Structure Validation ; 10. Protein Refinement with SHELXL ; 11. Protein Structure (Cross) Validation ; 12. General Remarks
£99.00
Oxford University Press XRay Crystallography
Book SynopsisThe renowned Oxford Chemistry Primers series, which provides focused introductions to a range of important topics in chemistry, has been refreshed and updated to suit the needs of today''s students, lecturers, and postgraduate researchers. The rigorous, yet accessible, treatment of each subject area is ideal for those wanting a primer in a given topic to prepare them for more advanced study or research. Moreover, cutting-edge examples and applications throughout the texts show the relevance of the chemistry being described to current research and industry. Learning features provided in the primers, including questions at the end of every chapter and interactive online MCQs, encourage active learning and promote understanding. Furthermore, frequent diagrams, margin notes, further reading, and glossary definitions all help to enhance a student''s understanding of these essential areas of chemistry.This primer provides a succinct account of the technique of X-ray crystallography for deterTrade ReviewThe first edition of William (Bill) Cleggs book X-ray Crystallography in the Oxford Primer Series came along at a propitious stage of my teaching career and was a masterpiece of experience in chemical crystallography and clear description. * John R. Helliwell, Acta Cryst. (2017). A73, 8384 *The first edition was excellent and great value for money, and so became the mainstay of my recommendations to undergraduates in their core inorganic chemistry courses for many years. Now here is the second edition. It is an honour to be asked to review such a successful teaching book. * John R. Helliwell, Acta Cryst. (2017). A73, 8384 *I highly recommend this book to lecturers describing the topic of X-ray crystallography to undergraduate core inorganic chemists as well as to the students themselves taking such a course, who should also rightly consider it a bargain at the price. * John R. Helliwell, Acta Cryst. (2017). A73, 8384 *This book is a superb brief overview of X-ray crystallography. * Petra Bombicz, Crystallography Reviews 22:1, 79-81, 2016 *The description of the diffraction of X-rays by molecules and crystals, and presentation of the crystal structure solution are explained so clearly that it provides an exquisite basis of in-depth understanding. * Petra Bombicz, Crystallography Reviews 22:1, 79-81, 2016 *This book needs to be on your bookshelf if you are not a professor of crystallography, but also if you are a professor of crystallography in order to give it to your students and colleagues. * Petra Bombicz, Crystallography Reviews 22:1, 79-81, 2016 *The focus is firmly on the use of x-ray crystallography in chemistry, with the bread-and-butter topic of routine structure determination using in-house equipment being the chief subject. The text is therefore of worldwide appeal, wherever this subject forms part of mainstream chemistry teaching. * Christine Cardin, Chemistry World, September 2015 *While there are many accounts of diffraction methods, there are few written so clearly from this perspective and that emphasise the features or issues which arise when analysing typical small molecule crystals. * Christine Cardin, Chemistry World, September 2015 *Clegg draws on his own experience to provide illustrative examples - no doubt being useful for students and teachers alike. * Christine Cardin, Chemistry World, September 2015 *X-ray crystallography is very focused, as it should be, on the needs of students, and can be confidently recommended to this audience. * Christine Cardin, Chemistry World, September 2015 *Table of Contents1. Fundamentals of X-ray crystallography ; 2. X-ray crystallography in practice ; 3. X-ray crystallography case studies ; 4. Related topics
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Oxford University Press The Man in the Monkeynut Coat William Astbury and
Book SynopsisSir Isaac Newton once declared that his momentous discoveries were only made thanks to having ''stood on the shoulders of giants''. The same might also be said of the scientists James Watson and Francis Crick. Their discovery of the structure of DNA was, without doubt, one of the biggest scientific landmarks in history and, thanks largely to the success of Watson''s best-selling memoir ''The Double Helix'', there might seem to be little new to say about this story. But much remains to be said about the particular ''giants'' on whose shoulders Watson and Crick stood. Of these, the crystallographer Rosalind Franklin, whose famous X-ray diffraction photograph known as ''Photo 51'' provided Watson and Crick with a vital clue, is now well recognised. Far less well known is the physicist William T. Astbury who, working at Leeds in the 1930s on the structure of wool for the local textile industry, pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography to study biological fibres. In so doing, he not only made the very first studies of the structure of DNA culminating in a photo almost identical to Franklin''s ''Photo 51'', but also founded the new science of ''molecular biology''. Yet whilst Watson and Crick won the Nobel Prize, Astbury has largely been forgotten. The Man in the Monkeynut Coat tells the story of this neglected pioneer, showing not only how it was thanks to him that Watson and Crick were not left empty-handed, but also how his ideas transformed biology leaving a legacy which is still felt today.Trade ReviewConstruction of the Watson-Crick model of DNA in the middle of the last century was a key event in scientific history. The surrounding controversies and the larger-than-life players have been widely described but continue to fascinate. By focussing on the lesser known figure of William Astbury, a pioneer in X-ray diffraction studies of biological fibres, this readable account brings a fresh interpretation and new insight. Astbury, widely regarded as a founder of molecular biology, is also shown to have had an understanding of protein structure that was ahead of its time, an understanding that helped create new textiles and a 'monkeynut' coat. * Iain Campbell, Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford *This fascinating biography of the founder of molecular biology, the biocrystallographer Willam Astbury, reads like a detective story. Very rich in details, it paints a vivid picture of the scientific scene round Astbury, and reveals some unknown key aspects of the quest for the structure of DNA. * André Authier, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris *The storyline works very well and I was gripped from the beginning to the end of the book. The author describes numerous stories that capture the human interest aspects of doing science, with its pains and its jubilations. * John R. Helliwell, University of Manchester *... an excellent, stylish historical account of the early days of biophysics. * The Biologist, Professor Jack Cohen FSB *Fascinating book. I particularly enjoyed reading about Astbury's background and impressive wide-ranging activities. * Jenifer Glynn, author of My Sister Rosalind Franklin *Hall''s book provides a useful historical corrective to the notion that all scientists are heroes; some of them are disappointed men. * The Guardian, Stephen Curry *In The Double Helix, James Watson wrote the Leeds scientist William Astbury out of the story of what, for many, is the greatest biological discovery of the twentieth century. With this superb book, Kersten Hall has written Astbury back in. The result is far more than the biography we have long needed of this colourful and creative pioneer of molecular biology (as Astbury was among the first to call it). In Hall's marvellously readable and deeply researched pages, the development of that science emerges as inseparable from the fortunes of the textiles industry — and from the misfortunes of a man who, like the monkeynut coat he helped to invent, disappeared into obscurity despite huge initial promise. * Gregory Radick, University of Leeds *...a fine piece of historical writing rich with illuminating detail and with real excitement for the subject. * The British Journal for the History of Science, Kenneth E. Hendrickson *A very persuasive argument ... I was left in no doubt that Astbury left the scientific world a better and more interesting place. * Rhys Baker, Bio News *Hall tells his story with style and pace. * Georgina Ferry, Nature *I have not been disappointed ... beautifully written and easy to read ... a job very well done. * John Jenkin, author of William and Lawrence Bragg, Father and Son: The Most Extraordinary Collaboration in Science *Very well-written and informative. * Gholson J. Lyon, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory *Kersten Hall has brought into the limelight a normally unsung key player in the development of modern molecular and structural biology by writing this very engaging biography of William Astbury. * Elspeth Garman, University of Oxford *This is an excellent account of molecular biology and Astbury's role in its history. * Anthony C T North, Crystallography News *Table of Contents1: A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words 2: Germany Has Much to Teach us 3: A Keen Young Man 4: Into the Wilderness 5: The X-Ray Vatican 6: A Pile of Pennies 7: Avery's Bombshell 8: Nunc Dimittis 9: One Grand Leap ... Too Far 10: The Road Not Taken 11: The Man in the Monkeynut Coat
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Oxford University Press Problems in Structural Inorganic Chemistry
Book SynopsisThis book consists of over 422 problems and their acceptable answers on structural inorganic chemistry at the senior undergraduate and beginning graduate level. The central theme running through these questions is symmetry, bonding and structure: molecular or crystalline. A wide variety of topics are covered, including Electronic States and Configurations of Atoms and Molecules, Introductory Quantum Chemistry, Atomic Orbitals, Hybrid Orbitals, Molecular Symmetry, Molecular Geometry and Bonding, Crystal Field Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory, Vibrational Spectroscopy, Crystal Structure, Transition Metal Chemistry, Metal Clusters: Bonding and Reactivity, and Bioinorganic Chemistry. The questions collected here originate from the examination papers and take-home assignments arising from the teaching of courses in Chemical Bonding, Elementary Quantum Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and X-Ray Crystallography by the book''s two senior authors over the past five decades. The questions have been tested by generations of students taking these courses.The questions in this volume cover essentially all the topics in a typical course in structural inorganic chemistry.The text may be used as a supplement for a variety of inorganic chemistry courses at the senior undergraduate level. It also serves as a problem text to accompany the book Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry, co-authored by W.-K. Li, G.-D. Zhou, and T. C. W. Mak (Oxford University Press, 2008).Trade ReviewProblems were selected carefully and presented in a clear way ... The Solutions sections are particularly valuable, as each case is explained extensively, contributing to the insight of the reader into the specific issuethis text can be a valuable aid not only for students but also for lecturers, who could be inspired by it to design new problems and/or discussion themes for their classes. * Michele Catti, Acta Crystallographica *Review from previous edition For the teacher, the authors have produced a splendid bank of questions and complete answers. Even more, this work will provide the inspiration for the generation of many more problems that lecturers will undoubtedly be able to tailor to their own courses in these general areas,which remain at the core of modern teaching in inorganic chemistry. For libraries, individual academics and for research groups alike, this book of Problems in Structural Inorganic Chemistry is an essential purchase as an accompaniment to the main text of Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry. * David Collison, Crystallography Reviews *The outstanding quality of the content, the high quality printing and the affordable paperback edition make Problems in Structural Inorganic Chemistry highly attractive for students and instructors especially in inorganic and physical chemistry. * Michael Ruck, Acta Crystallographica Section B *Challenging but well explained by the comprehensive solutions [...] A valuable resource for both students and lecturers. * Chemistry World *Table of Contents1: Electronic States and Configurations of Atoms and Molecules 2: Introductory Quantum Chemistry 3: Atomic Orbitals 4: Hybrid Orbitals 5: Molecular Symmetry 6: Molecular Geometry and Bonding 7: Crystal Field Theory 8: Molecular Orbital Theory 9: Vibrational Spectroscopy 10: Crystal Structure 11: Transition Metal Chemistry 12: Metal Clusters: Bonding and Reactivity 13: Bioinorganic Chemistry
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Oxford University Press Structural Chemistry across the Periodic Table
Book SynopsisThis book is an expanded and updated version of Part III of the authors'' previous work, Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry (OUP 2008). The original part deals with main-group elements, the rare-earth elements, transition-metal clusters, and supramolecular systems. In this new book, selected material from significant advances in the past decade has been added, with particular emphasis on compounds that exemplify new types of bonds such as sigma-hole, triel bond, tetrel bond, pnictogen bond, chalcogen bond, halogen bond, halogen-halogen interaction, aerogen bond, as well as quintuple and sextuple metal-metal bonds. Other new topics include actinide compounds, metallophilicity, heterometallic macrocycles and cages, com- and dis-proportionation reactions, hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), halogen-bonded organic frameworks, halogen-halogen interactions in supramolecular frameworks, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).Table of Contents1: Structural Chemistry of Hydrogen 2: Structural Chemistry of Alkali and Alkali-Earth Metals 3: Structural Chemistry of Group 13 Elements 4: Structural Chemistry of Group 14 Elements 5: Structural Chemistry of Group 15 Elements 6: Structural Chemistry of Group 16 Elements 7: Structural Chemistry of Group 17 and Group 18 Elements 8: Structural Chemistry of Rare-Earth and Actinide Elements 9: Metal-Metal Bonds and Transition-Metal Clusters 10: Supramolecular Structural Chemistry
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Oxford University Press Atomic Pair Distribution Function Analysis
Book SynopsisSince the early 1990s the atomic pair distribution function (PDF) analysis of powder diffraction data has undergone something of a revolution in its ability to do just that: yield important structural information beyond the average crystal structure of a material. With the advent of advanced sources, computing and algorithms, it is now useful for studying the structure of nanocrystals, clusters and molecules in solution or otherwise disordered in space, nanoporous materials and things intercalated into them, and to look for local distortions and defects in crystals. It can be used in a time-resolved way to study structural changes taking place during synthesis and in operating devices, and to map heterogeneous systems.Although the experiments are somewhat straightforward, there can be a gap in knowledge when trying to use PDF to extract structural information by modelling. This book addresses this gap and guides the reader through a series of real life worked examples that gradually inTable of Contents1: Introduction and review 1.1 What this book is not 1.2 What this book is 1.3 Why PDF? 1.4 Software 2: PDF Primer 2.1 Introduction 2.2 X-ray scattering from materials 2.3 Obtaining the PDF from x-ray total scattering data 2.4 The pair distribution function 2.5 Extracting structural information from the PDF 2.6 Measurement of total scattering data 2.7 It is time to start modelling! 3: PDF modelling of simple crystal structures: Bulk Ni and Pt nanoparticles 3.1 Introduction and overview 3.2 The question 3.3 The result 3.4 The experiment 3.5 What next? 3.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 3.7 Problems 3.8 Solution 3.9 Diffpy-CMI solution 4: Getting the PDF 4.1 Introduction and overview 4.2 The question 4.3 The result 4.4 The experiment 4.5 What next? 4.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 4.7 results 4.8 problems 4.9 solution 5: Quantification of sample phase composition: physical mixtures of Si and Ni 5.1 Introduction and overview 5.2 The question 5.3 The result 5.4 The experiment 5.5 What next? 5.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 5.7 Problems 5.8 Solution 5.9 Diffpy-CMI Solution 6: More advanced crystal structure modeling: the room-temperature structure of crystalline Ba0.7K0.3(Zn0.85Mn0.15)2As2 6.1 Introduction and overview 6.2 The question 6.3 The result 6.4 The experiment 6.5 What next? 6.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 6.7 Problems 6.8 Solution 6.9 Diffpy-CMI Solution 7: Investigating the tetragonal-to-orthorhombic phase transition in SrFe2As2 7.1 Introduction and overview 7.2 The question 7.3 The result 7.4 The experiment 7.5 What next? 7.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 7.7 Problems 7.8 Solution 7.9 Diffpy-CMI Solution 8: Simple modeling of nanoparticles: Size-dependent structure, defects and morphology of quantum dot nanoparticles 8.1 Introduction and overview 8.2 The question 8.3 The result 8.4 The experiment 8.5 What next? 8.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 8.7 Problems 8.8 Solutions 8.9 Diffpy-CMI Solution 9: Local structure in a crystal with short-range ordered lower-symmetry domains: Local iridium dimerization and triclinic distortions in cubic CuIr1.76Cr0.24S4 9.1 Introduction and overview 9.2 The question 9.3 The result 9.4 The experiment 9.5 What next? 9.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 9.7 Problems 9.8 Solution 9.9 Diffpy-CMI Solution 10: Nano and polycrystalline thin films: Local structure of nanocrystalline TiO2 grown on glass 10.1 Introduction and overview 10.2 The question 10.3 The result 10.4 The experiment 10.5 What next? 10.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 10.7 Problems 10.8 Solution 10.9 Diffpy-CMI Solution 11: Structure of discrete tetrahedral quantum dots: Atomically precise CdSe tetrahedral nanoclusters 11.1 Introduction and overview 11.2 The question 11.3 The result 11.4 The experiment 11.5 What next? 11.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 11.7 Problems 11.8 Solution 12: Structure and intercalation environment of disordered layered materials: zirconium phosphonateDSphosphate unconventional MOFs 12.1 Introduction . 12.2 The question 12.3 The result 12.4 The experiment 12.5 What next? 12.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 12.7 Problems 12.8 Solution 13: Magnetic PDF 13.1 Introduction and overview 13.2 The question 13.3 The result 13.4 The experiment 13.5 What next? 13.6 Wait, what? How do I do that? 13.7 Problems 13.8 Solution 14: Tips and Tricks: PDF measurements 14.1 Introduction and overview 14.2 Basic overview: what are total scattering data? 14.3 What type of radiation should I use? 14.4 Detectors 14.5 Sample geometries 14.6 Samples 14.7 Sample environments 15: More PDF Tips and Tricks 15.1 Introduction 15.2 PXRD or PDF, Q-space or r-space analysis? 15.3 Model-free analysis of PDF 15.4 More options for PDF modelling 15.5 Automated PDF modelling 15.6 Final words 16: Appendix 1: Python 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Installing Python programs 16.3 The terminal and the command prompt 16.4 Python IDE>'s and Jupyter Notebooks 17: Appendix 2: Data processing and integration 17.1 Introduction Bibliography
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Oxford University Press A Journey through the Nanoworld
Book SynopsisNanomaterials have been part of our world for centuries, although it is only in the last thirty years that we have come to understand that the color of nanomaterials, for example, is tied directly to their size, opening up a new realm of discovery. By controlling the size of nanocrystals, chemists have joined forces with physicists and theorists to explore the extraordinary and unexpected properties of nanomaterials.In particular, these properties depend not only on the size of the nanomaterials but also on their shape and the way in which they are assembled into crystalline networks. This book traces the remarkable journey that led to this discovery. This journey into the nanoworld invites both budding scientists and anyone fascinated by advancements in science to explore a universe where no prior knowledge of chemistry or physics is required, only curiosity and a willingness to embrace unexpected discoveries across various scientific domains. This book emphasises how foundational concepts transcend scales, offering insights from the nano to the meter scale, and highlights the immense potential of the nanoworld to revolutionize biomedical studies paving the way for innovations.
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Oxford University Press Advanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry
Book SynopsisThis book is a revised and updated English edition of a textbook that has grown out of several years of teaching. The term inorganic is used in a broad sense as the book covers the structural chemistry of representative elements (including carbon) in the periodic table, organometallics, coordination polymers, host-guest systems and supramolecular assemblies. Part I of the book reviews the basic bonding theories, including a chapter on computational chemistry. Part II introduces point groups and space groups and their chemical applications. Part III comprises a succinct account of the structural chemistry of the elements in the periodic table. It presents structure and bonding, generalizations of structural trends, crystallographic data, as well as highlights from the recent literature.Trade ReviewAdvanced Structural Inorganic Chemistry is the best text on structural inorganic chemistry that I have seen. It is logically laid out, easy to read and follow, and comprehensive. [...] I highly recommend this book for graduate level solid state structure courses. The breadth and depth of the material is unparalleled. * Peter M. Smith, J. Chem. Educ. 2011 *In summary, the readers will find the many aspects of this book - a comprehensive textbook about chemical bonds, group theory and crystallography, descriptive and supramolecular inorganic chemistry - to be very useful. It is an important text for teaching inorganic chemistry. * Coordination Chemistry Reviews *This book should be on the shelves of all laboratories or libraries that support teaching or research that relies upon structural inorganic chemistry. * Crystallography Reviews *Table of ContentsPART I ; Fundamentals of Bonding Theory ; 1. Introduction to Quantum Theory ; 2. The Electronic Structure of Atoms ; 3. Covalent Bonding in Molecules ; 4. Chemical Bonding in Condensed Phases ; 5. Computational Chemistry ; PART II ; Symmetry in Chemistry ; 6. Symmetry and Elements of Group Theory ; 7. Application of Group Theory to Molecular Systems ; 8. Bonding in Coordination Compounds ; 9. Symmetry in Crystals ; 10. Basic Inorganic Crystal Structures and Materials ; PART III ; Structural Chemistry of Selected Elements ; 11. Structural Chemistry of Hydrogen ; 12. Structural Chemistry of Alkali and Alkali-Earth Metals ; 13. Structural Chemistry of Group 13 Elements ; 14. Structural Chemistry of Group 14 Elements ; 15. Structural Chemistry of Group 15 Elements ; 16. Structural Chemistry of Group 16 Elements ; 17. Structural Chemistry of Group 17 and Group 18 Elements ; 18. Structural Chemistry of Rare-Earth Elements ; 19. Metal-Metal Bonds and Transition-Metal Clusters ; 20. Supramolecular Structural Chemistry
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Oxford University Press Symmetry of Crystals and Molecules
Book SynopsisAn eminently readable book on the symmetry of crystals and molecules, starting from first principles.Trade ReviewThe content is comprehensive, covering symmetry operations, stereographic projection, application to X-ray diffraction, group theory, as well as spectroscopy ... the book shines with instructional discussions of several problem sets ... I find reason to recommend the book ... I am glad to see it on my bookshelf * Angewandte Chemie International Edition, *This book successfully combines a thorough treatment of molecular and crystalline symmetry with a simple and informal writing style. By means of familiar examples the author helps to provide the reader with those conceptual tools necessary for the development of a clear understanding of what are often regarded as 'difficult' topics. * Christopher Hammond, University of Leeds *This book should tell you everything you need to know about crystal and molecular symmetry. Ladd adopts an integrated approach so that the relationships between crystal symmetry, molecular symmetry and features of chemical interest are maintained and reinforced. The theoretical aspects of bonding and symmetry are also well represented, as are symmetry-dependent physical properties and the applications of group theory. The comprehensive coverage will make this book a valuable resource for a broad range of readers. * Alexander Blake, School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham *I marvel at the comprehensive detail and rigour ... I see this book becoming essential reading, if not prescribed for intensive study. * Jan Boeyens, University of Pretoria *The book really shines, with clear and precise definitions given for point groups, lattices and space groups - ideal reading for any budding crystallographer who wonders what all those columns in the International tables for crystallography are for. * Chemistry World *Table of Contents1. Symmetry everywhere ; 2. Geometry of crystals and molecules ; 3. Point group symmetry ; 4. Lattices ; 5. Space groups ; 6. Symmetry and x-ray diffraction ; 7. Elements of group theory ; 8. Applications of group theory ; 9. Computer-assisted studies ; Appendices
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Oxford University Press, USA Phasing in Crystallography
Book SynopsisModern crystallographic methods originate from the synergy of two main research streams, the small-molecule and the macro-molecular streams. The first stream was able to definitively solve the phase problem for molecules up to 200 atoms in the asymmetric unit. The achievements obtained by the macromolecular stream are also impressive. A huge number of protein structures have been deposited in the Protein Data Bank. The solution of them is no longer reserved to an elite group of scientists, but may be attained in a large number of laboratories around the world, even by young scientists. New probabilistic approaches have been tailored to deal with larger structures, errors in the experimental data, and modest data resolution. Traditional phasing techniques like ab initio, molecular replacement, isomorphous replacement, and anomalous dispersion techniques have been revisited. The new approaches have been implemented in robust phasing programs, which have been organized in automatic pipeliTrade ReviewThis textbook is recommended to those interested in direct methods of solving the "Phase Problem" in order to find the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a crystal by use of data from its X-ray diffraction pattern. It explains how best to assess the relative phase of each diffracted beam essential input for the calculation of an electron-density map of a crystal and how to do it correctly and efficiently. Methods used for macromolecules are also discussed. The book contains many excellent well thought-out illustrations and the mathematical equations are also clearly explained in the text. * Jenny P. Glusker, Fox Chase Cancer Centre and University of Pennsylvania *Active researchers will find the book extremely useful in order to understand the historical developments, advantages, and limitations of the conceptually different methods for crystallographic phasing. Newcomers and students will find it a clarifying introduction and overview of the tools and trends available in modern crystallographic research. There is no doubt that the volume will soon be another landmark text in the world of crystallography. * Gilberto Artioli, University of Padova *This book by Carmelo Giacovazzo is indeed a modern perspective of phasing in crystallography, as its title claims. In many parts of this work the author is asking provocative questions and provides well substantiated answers, while keeping the mathematics in the text to a minimum and deferring complicated derivations to carefully constructed appendices. Details of related theoretical works of the author and other writers are skipped wherever possible. This book is very likely to be appreciated by crystallographers interested in the principles of direct methods of phase determination as well as by those who would also like to see the mathematical material involved. * Uri Shmueli, Tel Aviv University *This textbook of basic to advanced material is by one of the foremost experts on phasing methods in crystallography. Joint winner of the IUCr 2011 Ewald Medal and Prize, Carmelo Giacovazzo presents a coherent synthesis of mathematical methods for crystal structures of all molecule sizes as well as current practice in the discipline. The author describes what works today, within a helpful historical context, making it a book for our time. * John Helliwell, University of Manchester *Clear and well written [] An excellent book aimed at those wishing to know the present state of phasing in crystallography. * Crystallography Reviews *Table of Contents1. Fundamentals of crystallography ; 2. Wilson statistics ; 3. The origin problem, invariants and seminvariants ; 4. The method of joint probability distribution functions, neighborhoods and representations ; 5. The probabilistic estimation of triplet and quartet invariants ; 6. Traditional direct phasing procedures ; 7. Joint probability distribution functions when a model is available: the Fourier syntheses ; 8. Phase improvement and extension ; 9. Charge flipping and VLD (Vive la difference) ; 10. Patterson methods and direct space properties ; 11. Phasing via electron and neutron diffraction data ; 12. Phasing methods for powder data ; 13. Molecular replacement ; 14. Isomorphous replacement techniques ; 15. Anomalous dispersion techniques ; Mathematical Appendices
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Oxford University Press, USA I Died for Beauty Dorothy Wrinch and the Cultures of Science
Book SynopsisDorothy Wrinch, a complicated and ultimately tragic figure, is remembered today for her much publicized feud with Linus Pauling over the shape of proteins, known as the cyclol controversy. Pauling emerged victorious and is now seen as one of the 20th century''s greatest scientists. History has proven less kind to Wrinch. Although some of Wrinch''s theories did not pass the test of time, her contributions to the fields of Darwinism, probability and statistics, quantum mechanics, x-ray diffraction, and computer science were anything but inconsequential. Wrinch''s story is also the story of the science of crystals and the ever-changing notion of symmetry fundamental to that science.Drawing on her own personal relationship with Wrinch as well as the papers archived at Smith College and elsewhere, Marjorie Senechal explores the life of this brilliant and controversial figure in I Died for Beauty. This biography provides a coherent biographical narration, a detailed account of the cyclol controversy, and a personal memoir of the author''s relationship with Wrinch. Senechal presents a sympathetic portrait of the life and science of a luminous but tragically flawed character.Trade ReviewIt is tremendous that Senechal has excavated this story. She offers a gripping portrait of an era and of a scientist whose complications acquire a tragic glamour. It is a cautionary tale for which we must supply the moral ourselves. * Philip Ball, Nature *Table of Contentsnot yet available
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Handbook of Crystal Growth
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Elsevier Science & Technology Handbook of Crystal Growth
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Elsevier Science Handbook of Crystal Growth
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John Wiley & Sons Inc International Tables for Crystallography Volume
Book SynopsisInternational Tables for Crystallography is the definitive resource and reference work for crystallography and structural science. Volume A1, an extension of and supplement to Volume A, presents a systematic treatment of the maximal subgroups and minimal supergroups of the crystallographic plane groups and space groups. The volume is divided into 3 parts: Part 1: An introduction to the theory of space groups at various levels and with many examples.Part 2: A complete listing of all maximal subgroups and minimal supergroups for each plane group and space group. Graphs that illustrate the group-subgroup relations are also presented.Part 3: Lists the relations between the Wyckoff positions of every maximal subgroup of every space group, including the cell transformations and coordinate transformations. New to the second edition of Volume A1:A new chapter on building trees of group-subgroup relations for crystal sTable of ContentsForeword. Scope of this Volume. Computer Production of Parts 2 and 3. List of Symbols and Abbreviations used in this Volume. PART 1 SPACE GROUPS AND THEIR SUBGROUPS. 1.1 Historical Introduction (M.I. Aroyo, U. Müller and H. Wondratschek). 1.2 General Introduction to the Subgroups of Space Groups (H. Wondratschek). 1.3 Remarks on Wyckoff Positions (U. Müller). 1.4 Computer Checking of the Subgroup Data (F. Gähler). 1.5 The Mathematical Background of the Subgroup Tables (G. Nebe). PART 2 MAXIMAL SUBGROUPS OF THE PLANE GROUPS AND SPACE GROUPS. 2.1 Guide to the Subgroup Tables and Graphs (H. Wondratschek and M.I. Aroyo). 2.2 Tables of Maximal Subgroups of the Plane Groups (Y. Billiet, M.I. Aroyo and H. Wondratschek). 2.3 Tables of Maximal Subgroups of the Space Groups (Y. Billiet, M.I. Aroyo and H. Wondratschek). 2.4 Graphs for Translationengleiche Subgroups (V. Gramlich and H. Wondratschek). 2.5 Graphs for Klassengleiche Subgroups (V. Gramlich and H. Wondratschek). PART 3 RELATIONS BETWEEN THE WYCKOFF POSITIONS. 3.1 Guide to the Tables (U. Müller). 3.2 Tables of the Relations of the Wyckoff Positions (U. Müller). Appendix. Differences in the Presentation of Parts 2 and 3 (U. Müller and H. Wondratschek). References. Subject Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc International Tables for Crystallography Volume E
Book SynopsisInternational Tables for Crystallography is the definitive resource and reference work for crystallography and structural science. Each of the eight volumes in the series contains articles and tables of data relevant to crystallographic research and to applications of crystallographic methods in all sciences concerned with the structure and properties of materials. Emphasis is given to symmetry, diffraction methods and techniques of crystal-structure determination, and the physical and chemical properties of crystals. The data are accompanied by discussions of theory, practical explanations and examples, all of which are useful for teaching. Volume E covers the standard nomenclature and representations for the 7 crystallographic frieze-group types, the 75 crystallographic rod-group types and the 80 crystallographic layer-group types. The information tabulated for these groups is identical in format and content to that given for the 230 space groups in Volume A, and is Table of ContentsPreface. PART 1 SUBPERIODIC GROUP TABLES: FRIEZE-GROUP AND LAYER-GROUP. 1.1 Symbols and Terms Used in Parts 1-4. 1.2 Guide to the Use of the Subperiodic Tables. 1.2.1 Classification of Subperiodic Groups. 1.2.2 Contents and Arrangement of the Tables. 1.2.3 Headline. 1.2.4 International (Hermann-Mauguin) Symbols for Subperiodic Groups. 1.2.5 Patterson Symmetry. 1.2.6 Subperiodic Group Diagrams. 1.2.7 Origin. 1.2.8 Asymmetric Unit. 1.2.9 Symmetry Operations. 1.2.10 Generators. 1.2.11 Positions. 1.2.12 Oriented Site-Symmetry Symbols. 1.2.13 Reflection Conditions. 1.2.14 Symmetry of Special Projections. 1.2.15 Maximal Subgroups and Minimal Supergroups. 1.2.16 Nomenclature. 1.2.17 Symbols. PART 2 THE 7 FRIEZE GROUPS. PART 3 THE 75 ROD GROUPS. PART 4 THE 80 LAYER GROUPS. PART 5 SCANNING OF SPACE GROUPS. 5.1 Symbols Used in Parts 5 and 6. 5.2 Guide to the Use of the Scanning Tables. 5.2.1 Introduction. 5.2.2 The Basic Concepts of the Scanning. 5.2.3 The Contents and Arrangement of the Scanning Tables. 5.2.4 Guidelines for Individual Systems. 5.2.5 Applications. PART 6 THE SCANNING TABLES. Author Index. Subject Index.
£226.58
John Wiley & Sons Inc Crystallography in Modern Chemistry
Book SynopsisA comprehensive resource book providing professionals and students with a broad survey of structural information delineating the parallel development of crystallography and modern chemistry. Provides detailed description of crystal structures in increasing levels of complexity, from metals to organics, inorganics, organometallics, and inclusion compounds. Examples used to illustrate topics have been carefully selected to reflect the major advances of recent years and to bring the reader to the forefront of active research by including topics of current interest.Table of ContentsDevelopment of X-Ray Crystallography. Fundamental Structures. Inorganic Compounds (Main Groups). Inorganic Compounds (Transition Elements). Organic Compounds. Organometallic Compounds. Inclusion Compounds. Bibliography. Index.
£325.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc Minerals and Rocks
Book SynopsisAlso published by John Wiley & Sons, the thoroughly updated Laboratory Manual: Minerals and Rocks: Exercises in Crystal and Mineral Chemistry, Crystallography, X-ray Powder Diffraction, Mineral and Rock Identification, and Ore Mineralogy, 3e, is for use in the mineralogy laboratory and covers the subject matter in the same sequence as the Manual of Mineral Science, 23e. This outstanding resource can be used effectively with a variety of mineralogy texts, and includes specific page references to Nesse:Mineralogy, Perkins:Mineralogy, and Wenk and Bulakh:Minerals.
£87.35
Princeton University Press Photonic Crystals
Book SynopsisCovers the developments in the field of photonics. This book develops the theoretical tools of photonics using principles of linear algebra and symmetry, emphasizing analogies with traditional solid-state physics and quantum theory.Trade Review"Photonic Crystals is a timely and well-written account of this new field."--Nature "This book offers elegant full-color illustrations and is superbly produced. This has to be applauded in an era dominated by low-resolution digital images. In summary: Photonics Crystals is a beauty and is highly recommended to photonics, laser, and optical scientist."--Optics Journal "This text is certainly pitched at a post third-year quantum mechanics, electromagnetism and solid-state physics level in the Australian context and is ideally suited to study at an Honours or a Masters level. [Images freely available from MIT complement this text]. Certainly for all who offer photonics courses, this book should be in your institution's library if not on your shelf."--John Holdsworth, Australian PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xiii Preface to the First Edition xv Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Controlling the Properties of Materials 1 Photonic Crystals 2 An Overview of the Text 3 Chapter 2: Electromagnetism in Mixed Dielectric Media 6 The Macroscopic Maxwell Equations 6 Electromagnetism as an Eigenvalue Problem 10 General Properties of the Harmonic Modes 12 Electromagnetic Energy and the Variational Principle 14 Magnetic vs. Electric Fields 16 The Effect of Small Perturbations 17 Scaling Properties of the Maxwell Equations 20 Discrete vs. Continuous Frequency Ranges 21 Electrodynamics and Quantum Mechanics Compared 22 Further Reading 24 Chapter 3: Symmetries and Solid-State Electromagnetism 25 Using Symmetries to Classify Electromagnetic Modes 25 Continuous Translational Symmetry 27 Index guiding 30 Discrete Translational Symmetry 32 Photonic Band Structures 35 Rotational Symmetry and the Irreducible Brillouin Zone 36 Mirror Symmetry and the Separation of Modes 37 Time-Reversal Invariance 39 Bloch-Wave Propagation Velocity 40 Electrodynamics vs. Quantum Mechanics Again 42 Further Reading 43 Chapter 4: The Multilayer Film: A One-Dimensional Photonic Crystal 44 The Multilayer Film 44 The Physical Origin of Photonic Band Gaps 46 The Size of the Band Gap 49 Evanescent Modes in Photonic Band Gaps 52 Off-Axis Propagation 54 Localized Modes at Defects 58 Surface States 60 Omnidirectional Multilayer Mirrrors 61 Further Reading 65 Chapter 5: Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystals 66 Two-Dimensional Bloch States 66 A Square Lattice of Dielectric Columns 68 A Square Lattice of Dielectric Veins 72 A Complete Band Gap for All Polarizations 74 Out-of-Plane Propagation 75 Localization of Light by Point Defects 78 Point defects in a larger gap 83 Linear Defects and Waveguides 86 Surface States 89 Further Reading 92 Chapter 6: Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals 94 Three-Dimensional Lattices 94 Crystals with Complete Band Gaps 96 Spheres in a diamond lattice 97 Yablonovite 99 The woodpile crystal 100 Inverse opals 103 A stack of two-dimensional crystals 105 Localization at a Point Defect 109 Experimental defect modes in Yablonovite 113 Localization at a Linear Defect 114 Localization at the Surface 116 Further Reading 121 Chapter 7: Periodic Dielectric Waveguides 122 Overview 122 A Two-Dimensional Model 123 Periodic Dielectric Waveguides in Three Dimensions 127 Symmetry and Polarization 127 Point Defects in Periodic Dielectric Waveguides 130 Quality Factors of Lossy Cavities 131 Further Reading 134 Chapter 8: Photonic-Crystal Slabs 135 Rod and Hole Slabs 135 Polarization and Slab Thickness 137 Linear Defects in Slabs 139 Reduced-radius rods 139 Removed holes 142 Substrates, dispersion, and loss 144 Point Defects in Slabs 147 Mechanisms for High Q with Incomplete Gaps 149 Delocalization 149 Cancellation 151 Further Reading 155 Chapter 9: Photonic-Crystal Fibers 156 Mechanisms of Confinement 156 Index-Guiding Photonic-Crystal Fibers 158 Endlessly single-mode fibers 161 The scalar limit and LP modes 163 Enhancement of nonlinear effects 166 Band-Gap Guidance in Holey Fibers 169 Origin of the band gap in holey fibres 169 Guided modes in a hollow core 172 Bragg Fibers 175 Analysis of cylindrical fibers 176 Band gaps of Bragg fibers 178 Guided modes of Bragg fibers 180 Losses in Hollow-Core Fibers 182 Cladding losses 183 Inter-modal coupling 187 Further Reading 189 Chapter 10: Designing Photonic Crystals for Applications 190 Overview 190 A Mirror, a Waveguide, and a Cavity 191 Designing a mirror 191 Designing a waveguide 193 Designing a cavity 195 A Narrow-Band Filter 196 Temporal Coupled-Mode Theory 198 The temporal coupled-mode equations 199 The filter transmission 202 A Waveguide Bend 203 A Waveguide Splitter 206 A Three-Dimensional Filter with Losses 208 Resonant Absorption and Radiation 212 Nonlinear Filters and Bistability 214 Some Other Possibilities 218 Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction 221 Reflection 222 Refraction and isofrequency diagrams 223 Unusual refraction and diffraction effects 225 Further Reading 228 Epilogue 228 A Comparisons with Quantum Mechanics 229 B The Reciprocal Lattice and the Brillouin Zone 233 The Reciprocal Lattice 233 Constructing the Reciprocal Lattice Vectors 234 The Brillouin Zone 235 Two-Dimensional Lattices 236 Three-Dimensional Lattices 238 Miller Indices 239 C Atlas of Band Gaps 242 A Guided Tour of Two-Dimensional Gaps 243 Three-Dimensional Gaps 251 D Computational Photonics 252 Generalities 253 Frequency-Domain Eigenproblems 255 Frequency-Domain Responses 258 Time-Domain Simulations 259 A Planewave Eigensolver 261 Further Reading and Free Software 263 Bibliography 265 Index 283
£92.65
MP-AMM American Mathematical Introduction to Quantum Groups and Crystal Bases
Book SynopsisQuantum groups are certain families of Hopf algebras that are deformations of universal enveloping algebras of Kac-Moody algebras. This book aims to provide an elementary introduction to the theory of quantum groups and crystal bases, focusing on the combinatorial aspects of the theory.Table of ContentsLie algebras and Hopf algebras Kac-Moody algebras Quantum groups Crystal bases Existence and uniqueness of crystal bases Global bases Young tableaux and crystals Crystal graphs for classical Lie algebras Solvable lattice models Perfect crystals Combinatorics of Young walls Bibliography Index of symbols Index.
£78.30
Royal Society of Chemistry Powder Diffraction
Book SynopsisPowder diffraction is a widely used scientific technique in the characterization of materials with broad application in materials science, chemistry, physics, geology, pharmacology and archaeology. Powder Diffraction: Theory and Practice provides an advanced introductory text about modern methods and applications of powder diffraction in research and industry. The authors begin with a brief overview of the basic theory of diffraction from crystals and powders. Data collection strategies are described including x-ray, neutron and electron diffraction setups using modern day apparatus including synchrotron sources. Data corrections, essential for quantitative analysis are covered before the authors conclude with a discussion of the analysis methods themselves. The information is presented in a way that facilitates understanding the information content of the data, as well as best practices for collecting and analyzing data for quantitative analysis. This long awaited book condenses the kTrade Review"The book has some excellent contributions that have perhaps seven or eight real highlights.""...an excellent starting point for many researchers and will be a useful addition to the shelves of those people involved with, or actively practising, powder diffraction methods." * Crystallography Reviews, 1476 - 3508 online *"The authors of chapters have done a very good job of summarizing current ideas in the field of powder diffraction, and the editors and publisher have likewise maintained the coherence, consistency and quality of the finished product. It provides an excellent bridge between elementary texts and current research literature. I believe that there is room for this book on the shelf (and more importantly, in the hands) of nearly everyone who is using powder diffraction as a research technique. " * ACA Newsletter, Peter w Stephens *"This book provides an excellent overview and much detail of the state-of the-art in powder diffraction methods.""Powder diffraction theory and practice will be an invaluable resource for experienced practitioners and new research students alike. It provides an approachable, comprehensive description of modern methods and their computational implementations,..." * Chemistry World, Review by Prof. J. Paul Attfield, University of Edinburgh, In November issue *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Principles of Powder Diffraction; Chapter 2: Experimental Setups; Chapter 3: The Intensity of a Bragg Reflection; Chapter 4: General Data Reduction; Chapter 5: The Profile of a Bragg Reflection for Extracting Intensities; Chapter 6: Instrumental Contributions to the Line Profile in X-ray Powder Diffraction. Example of the Diffractometer with Bragg-Brentano Geometry; Chapter 7: Indexing and Space Group Determination; Chapter 8: Crystal Structure Determination; Chapter 9: Rietveld Refinement; Chapter 10: The Derivative Difference Minimization Method; Chapter 11: Quantitative Phase Analysis; Chapter 12: Microstructural Properties: Texture and Macrostress Effects; Chapter 13: Microstructural Properties: Lattice Defects and Domain Size Effects; Chapter 14: Two-dimensional Powder Diffraction using Area Detectors: The Experimental Setup; Chapter 15: Powder Diffraction at Non-ambient Conditions; Chapter 16: Local Structure from Total Scattering and Atomic Pair Distribution Function (PDF) Analysis; Chapter 17: Computer Software for Powder Diffraction
£68.39
Royal Society of Chemistry ProteinNucleic Acid Interactions
Book SynopsisThe structural biology of protein-nucleic acid interactions is in some ways a mature field and in others in its infancy. High-resolution structures of protein-DNA complexes have been studied since the mid 1980s and a vast array of such structures has now been determined, but surprising and novel structures still appear quite frequently. High-resolution structures of protein-RNA complexes were relatively rare until the last decade. Propelled by advances in technology as well as the realization of RNA''s importance to biology, the number of example structures has ballooned in recent years. New insights are now being gained from comparative studies only recently made possible due to the size of the database, as well as from careful biochemical and biophysical studies. As a result of the explosion of research in this area, it is no longer possible to write a comprehensive review. Instead, current review articles tend to focus on particular subtopics of interest. This makes it difficult for newcomers to the field to attain a solid understanding of the basics. One goal of this book is therefore to provide in-depth discussions of the fundamental principles of protein-nucleic acid interactions as well as to illustrate those fundamentals with up-to-date and fascinating examples for those who already possess some familiarity with the field. The book also aims to bridge the gap between the DNA- and the RNA- views of nucleic acid - protein recognition, which are often treated as separate fields. However, this is a false dichotomy because protein - DNA and protein - RNA interactions share many general principles. This book therefore includes relevant examples from both sides, and frames discussions of the fundamentals in terms that are relevant to both. The monograph approaches the study of protein-nucleic acid interactions in two distinctive ways. First, DNA-protein and RNA-protein interactions are presented together. Second, the first half of the book develops the principles of protein-nucleic acid recognition, whereas the second half applies these to more specialized topics. Both halves are illustrated with important real life examples. The first half of the book develops fundamental principles necessary to understand function. An introductory chapter by the editors reviews the basics of nucleic acid structure. Jen-Jacobsen and Jacobsen discuss how solvent interactions play an important role in recognition, illustrated with extensive thermodynamic data on restriction enzymes. Marmorstein and Hong introduce the zoology of the DNA binding domains found in transcription factors, and describe the combinational recognition strategies used by many multiprotein eukaryotic complexes. Two chapters discuss indirect readout of DNA sequence in detail: Berman and Lawson explain the basic principles and illustrate them with in-depth studies of CAP, while in their chapter on DNA bending and compaction Johnson, Stella and Heiss highlight the intrinsic connections between DNA bending and indirect readout. Horvath lays out the fundamentals of protein recognition of single stranded DNA and single stranded RNA, and describes how they apply in a detailed analysis of telomere end binding proteins. Nucleic acids adopt more complex structures - Lilley describes the conformational properties of helical junctions, and how proteins recognize and cleave them. Because RNA readily folds due to the stabilizing role of its 2''-hydroxyl groups, Li discusses how proteins recognize different RNA folds, which include duplex RNA. With the fundamentals laid out, discussion turns to more specialized examples taken from important aspects of nucleic acid metabolism. Schroeder discusses how proteins chaperone RNA by rearranging its structure into a functional form. Berger and Dong discuss how topoisomerases alter the topology of DNA and relieve the superhelical tension introduced by other processes such as replication and transcription. Dyda and Hickman show how DNA transposes mediate genetic mobility and Van Duyne discusses how site-specific recombinases cut and paste DNA. Horton presents a comprehensive review of the structural families and chemical mechanisms of DNA nucleases, whereas Li in her discussion of RNA-protein recognition also covers RNA nucleases. Lastly, FerrÚ-D''AmarÚ shows how proteins recognize and modify RNA transcripts at specific sites. The book also emphasises the impact of structural biology on understanding how proteins interact with nucleic acids and it is intended for advanced students and established scientists wishing to broaden their horizons.Trade Review"This book has been carefully edited, the font type used is comfortable to read, and the layout is inviting; more-over, the book makes extensive use of color illustrations, which is most welcome when looking at complex protein DNA/RNA structures. Overall the book presents a highly valuable collection of reviews that will be of interest to researchers and advanced students in chemical and structural biology...." * Chembiochem *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: The role of water and effects of small ions in site-specific protein-DNA interactions; Chapter 3: Structural Basis for Sequence-Specific DNA Recognition by Transcription Factors and their Complexes; Chapter 4: Indirect Readout Of DNA Sequence by Proteins; Chapter 5: Single-stranded Nucleic Acid (SSNA)-binding Proteins; Chapter 6: DNA junctions and their interaction with resolving enzymes; Chapter 7: RNA-protein Interactions in Ribonucleoprotein Particles and Ribonucleases; Chapter 8: Bending and compaction of DNA by proteins; Chapter 9: Mode of Action of Proteins with RNA Chaperone Activity; Chapter 10: Structure and Function of DNA Topoisomerases; Chapter 11: DNA Transposases; Chapter 12: Site-Specific Recombinases; Chapter 13: DNA Nucleases; Chapter 14: RNA-modifying enzymes
£137.74
Royal Society of Chemistry Physics and Chemistry of Ice
Book SynopsisPhysics and Chemistry of Ice is an authoritative summary of state-of the-art research contributions from the world''s leading scientists. A key selection of submissions from the 11th International Conference on the Physics and Chemistry of Ice, 2006 are presented here with a foreword by Werner F. Kuhs. An invaluable resource, this book provides researchers and professionals with up-to-date coverage on a wide range of areas in ice science including: *Spectroscopic and diffraction studies *Molecular dynamics simulations *Studies of Ice Mechanics *Quantum mechanical ab initio calculations *Ice and hydrate crystal growth and inhibition studies *Bulk and surface properties of ice and gas hydrates *Snow physics and chemistry This insight into topical aspects of ice research is a key point of reference for physicists, chemists, glaciologists, cryo-biologists and professionals working in the fields of ice and hydrogen bonding.Table of ContentsInvited Papers: MOLECULAR SIMULATIONS OF GAS HYDRATE NUCLEATION; EXTRATERRESTRIAL ICE WITH EMPHASIS ON AGGREGATION/ INTERACTION WITH ORGANIC MATTER: COLLISIONAL AND ACCRETIONAL PROPERTIES OF MODEL PARTICLES; INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SNOW METAMORPHISM AND CLIMATE: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ASPECTS; ICE ADHESION AND ICE FRICTION MODIFICATION USING PULSED THERMAL POWER; IMPROVING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF GAS HYDRATE FORMATION PROCESSES: THE IMPORTANCE OF MULTI-TECHNIQUE APPROACHES; FAST THERMAL DESORPTION SPECTROSCOPY AND MICROCALORIMETRY: NEW TOOLS TO UNCOVER MYSTERIES OF ICE; SELECTION FOR 'ICE RESISTANCE', ANTIFREEZE PROTEINS AND ICE OR HYDRATE INHIBITION; Contributed Papers: RAMAN SCATTERING STUDY OF PROTON ORDERED ICE-XI SINGLE CRYSTAL; ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SIMPLE PLANAR MODELS OF WATER IN THE VAPOR AND THE ICE PHASES; PHASES OF SUPERCOOLED LIQUID WATER; USING GAUSSIAN CURVATURE FOR THE 3D SEGMENTATION OF SNOW GRAINS FROM MICROTOMOGRAPHIC DATA; ETHANOL HYDRATES FORMED BY GAS CONDENSATION: INVESTIGATIONS BY RAMAN SCATTERING AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION; DISLOCATION PATTERNING AND DEFORMATION PROCESSES IN ICE SINGLE CRYSTALS DEFORMED BY TORSION;FORMATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE GAS HYDRATES IN FREEZING SEDIMENTS AND DECOMPOSITION KINETICS OF THE HYDRATES FORMED; FIRST-PRINCIPLES STUDY OF BJERRUM DEFECTS IN ICE Ih: AN ANALYSIS OF FORMATION AND MIGRATION PROPERTIES; FIRST-PRINCIPLES STUDY OF MOLECULAR POINT DEFECTS IN ICE Ih: INTERSTITIAL VS. VACANCY; FROM ICE TO CO2 HYDRATES AND BACK - STUDY OF NUCLEATION AND INITIAL GROWTH USING SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; THE TEMPERATURE GRADIENT METAMORPHISM OF SNOW: MODEL AND FIRST VALIDATIONS USING X-RAY MICROTOMOGRAPHIC IMAGES; SUM FREQUENCY GENERATION ON SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE ICE Ih; MODELLING ICE Ic OF DIFFERENT ORIGIN AND STACKING-FAULTED HEXAGONAL ICE USING NEUTRON POWDER DIFFRACTION DATA; FUNDAMENTAL STUDIES FOR A NEW H2 SEPARATION METHOD USING GAS HYDRATES; SEGREGATION OF SALT IONS AT AMORPHOUS SOLID AND LIQUID SURFACES; THEORETICAL STUDY ON GASES IN HEXAGONAL ICE INVESTIGATED BY THE MOLECULAR ORBITAL METHOD; DEVELOPMENT OF IN SITU LOW TEMPERATURE INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY FOR A STUDY OF METHANE HYDRATE; A MECHANISM FOR PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS IN THE QUASI-LIQUID LAYER OF SNOW CRYSTALS IN POLAR REGIONS; TOPOLOGICAL TRANSITIONS BETWEEN ICE PHASES; THE IMPORTANCE OF O-O BONDING INTERACTIONS IN VARIOUS PHASES OF ICE; THE CHEMICAL CHARACTER OF VERY HIGH PRESSURE ICE PHASES; REAL-SPACE STUDY OF MECHANICAL INSTABILITY OF ICE XI ON A 'BOND-BY-BOND' BASIS; WATER-VAPOR TRANSPORT IN SNOW WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE GRADIENT; EXPERIMENTAL GEOSCIENCE IN A FREEZER: ICE AND ICY COMPOUNDS AS USEFUL EDUCATIONAL ANALOGUES FOR TEACHING EARTH AND PLANETARY MATERIALS SCIENCE AND THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES; CLASSIFICATION OF LOW-ENERGY CONFIGURATIONS OF POLYHEDRAL WATER CLUSTERS FROM CUBE UP TO BACKMINSTERFULLERENE; ENERGY OPTIMIZATION OF GAS HYDRATE FRAMEWORKS ON THE BASIS OF DISCRETE MODELS OF INTER-MOLECULAR INTERACTIONS; MICROSTRUCTURE OF GAS HYDRATES IN POROUS MEDIA; TACKLING THE PROBLEM OF HYDROGEN BOND ORDER AND DISORDER IN ICE; THEORETICAL STUDY OF A HYDROXIDE ION WITHIN THE ICE-Ih LATTICE; ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY OF REARRANGING ICE SURFACES; IONISATION OF HCl ON ICE AT VERY LOW TEMPERATURE; EFFECTS OF LARGE GUEST SPECIES ON THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURE-H HYDRATES; PREDICTION OF THE CELLULAR MICROSTRUCTURE OF SEA ICE BY MORPHOLOGICAL STABILITY THEORY; THE PLANAR-CELLULAR TRANSITION DURING FREEZING OF NATURAL WATERS; CRYSTAL GROWTH OF ICE-I/HYDRATE EUTECTIC BINARY SOLUTIONS; X-RAY TOMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPURITIES IN POLYCRYSTALLINE ICE; EFFECTS OF ADDITIVES AND COOLING RATES ON CRYOPRESERVATION PROCESS OF RAT CORTICAL CELLS; LABORATORY STUDIES OF THE FORMATION OF CUBIC ICE IN AQUEOUS DROPLETS; HYDRATE PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS IMPOSED BY GAS EXCHANGE; MECHANISM OF CAGE FORMATION DURING GROWTH OF CH4 AND Xe CLATHRATE HYDRATES: A MOLECULAR DYNAMICS STUDY; GROWTH KINETICS ON INTERFACE BETWEEN { } PLANE OF ICE AND WATER INVESTIGATED BY A MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATION; CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE WATER MODEL FOR USE IN BIOMOLECULAR SIMULATIONS; MICRO-RAMAN STUDY OF AIR CLATHRATE HYDRATES IN POLAR ICE FROM DOME FUJI, ANTARCTICA; HIGH PRESSURE NMR OF HYDROGEN-FILLED ICES BY DIAMOND ANVIL CELL; ON THE USE OF THE KIHARA POTENTIAL FOR HYDRATE EQUILIBRIUM CALCULATIONS; A NEW STRUCTURE OF AMORPHOUS ICE PROMOTED BY RADIATIONS; THE RADICAL CHEMISTRY IN IRRADIATED ICE; SPEEDSKATE ICE FRICTION: REVIEW AND NUMERICAL MODEL - FAST 1.0; FIRST PRINCIPLES COMPUTATIONAL STUDY OF HYDROGEN BONDS IN ICE Ih; FREEZING OF WATER ON ?-Al2O3 SURFACES; NEW HYDROGEN ORDERED PHASES OF ICE; MICROSCOPIC OBSERVATION AND IN-SITU RAMAN STUDIES ON SOME SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE GAS HYDRATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE; CLATHRATE HYDRATE FORMATION AND GROWTH: EXPERIMENTAL OBSERVATIONS VERSUS PREDICTED BEHAVIOUR; EFFECT OF SNOW ACCRETION TO THE GPS ANTENNA ON POSITIONING PERFORMANCE; GAS HYDRATES IN THE SYSTEM H2-CH4 - H2O AT PRESSURES OF 4.5 TO 220 ??? AND CONCENTRATIONS OF 0 TO 70 MOL % ?2; CHEMISTRY INDUCED BY IMPLANTATION OF REACTIVE IONS IN WATER ICE; STRUCTURE H HYDRATE KINETICS STUDIED BY NMR SPECTROSCOPY; DIELECTRIC RELAXATION OF ICE SAMPLES GROWN FROM VAPOR-PHASE OR LIQUID-PHASE WATER; ESR OBSERVATION OF SELF-PRESERVATION EFFECT OF METHANE HYDRATE; INVESTIGATION OF THE STRUCTURAL DISORDER IN ICE Ih USING NEUTRON DIFFRACTION AND REVERSE MONTE CARLO MODELLING; FIRST-PRINCIPLES CALCULATION OF STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICAL PROPERTIES OF ORIENTATIONAL DEFECTS IN ICE; EFFECTS OF ADDITIVES ON FORMATION RATES OF CO2 HYDRATE FILMS; RIPPLE FORMATION MECHANISM ON ICICLES UNDER A THIN SHEAR FLOW; MOLECULAR SIMULATIONS OF WATER FREEZING: BRINE REJECTION AND HOMOGENEOUS NUCLEATION; IMPLICATIONS FOR AND FINDINGS FROM DEEP ICE CORE DRILLINGS - AN EXAMPLE: THE ULTIMATE TENSILE STRENGTH OF ICE AT HIGH STRAIN RATES; ISOTHERMAL AMORPHOUS-AMORPHOUS-AMORPHOUS TRANSITIONS IN WATER; MECHANICAL STRENGTH AND FLOW PROPERTIES OF ICE-SILICATE MIXTURE DEPENDING ON THE SILICATE CONTENTS AND THE SILICATE PARTICLE SIZES; ADSORPTION OF ANTIFREEZE PROTEIN AND A COMMERCIAL LOW DOSAGE HYDRATE INHIBITIOR ON HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES; DIFFUSION, INCORPORATION, AND SEGREGATION OF ANTIFREEZE GLYCOPROTEINS AT THE ICE/SOLUTION INTERFACE; Subject Index
£94.05
Royal Society of Chemistry Cyclodextrins in Chromatography
Book SynopsisCyclodextrins can form complexes with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds, a property which can prove useful when trying to separate complex mixtures. This book provides an up-to-date and critical evaluation of the application of cyclodextrins in many fields of chromatography (including thin layer, gas-liquid, high performance liquid and supercritical fluid chromatography; capillary electrophoresis; and isotacophoresis). Whilst mainly practical in nature, the book also looks briefly at the theoretical background for the various techniques. Any professional working with chromatography will welcome this unique book as both a practical compilation of methods and a source of reference to the literature regarding the use and impact of cyclodextrins in chromatography.Trade ReviewA good addition to all libraries of pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries and also academic institutions, drug regulatory agencies and environmental agencies. * Biomedical Chromatography, May 2004 (Hassan Y Aboul-Enein) *"... the book is well written and produced, and it can be recommended to anyone interested in an overview of the impact of CD complexes on analytical chromatography ..." * Trends in Analytical Chemistry, Vol 22, No 9, 2003 *"... valuable for anyone working with CDs in chromatographic methods ... the book is well written as a monograph that provides a good review of applications of CDs in chromatographic and electromigration methods. " * Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2004, 379 *Table of ContentsPrinciples of Chromatography; Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Cyclodextrins; Use of Cyclodextrins in Gas-Liquid Chromatography; Supercritical Fluid Chromatography; Use of Cyclodextrins in Liquid Chromatography; Use of Cyclodextrins in Electrophoretic Techniques; Subject Index.
£90.25
Royal Society of Chemistry Third Dimension
Book SynopsisThe three-dimensional aspects of molecular shape can be crucial to both properties and reactions. The Third Dimension explores the arrangements of atoms in molecules and in different types of solids. Initial chapters describe the common crystal structures and how they are related to close-packed arrangements of ions. Metallic, ionic, molecular and extended covalent crystals are covered; major types of crystal defects are also discussed. The book then introduces isomerism, and explores the stereochemical consequences of the tetrahedral carbon atom. Chirality is also investigated. The book concludes with a Case Study on Liquid Crystals, which describes structures, properties and applications. As visualisation in 3D is an important part of this book, the accompanying CD-ROMs provide video material, interactive questions and exercises using models to aid understanding of crystals, organic molecules and stereochemistry. All necessary programs are provided. The Molecular World series provideTrade Review"... a very readable style for introductory students and gives helpful hints with concepts students often find difficult." * Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2002, 55, 487-489 *"... [the] computer-based material ... is well thought out and is excellently presented ...questions and model exercises are well thought out ... The learning process is excellently aided through the computer-based activities and handling of the drawing and modelling programmes ..." * J Chem Soc Perkin Transactions 1, No 19, 7 October 2002, p 2205 *"A good addition to any undergraduate library and a useful supplement to courses covering structure and crystals." * CHOICE, Vol 40, No 7, March 2003 *"This is an excellent book, and very fit for purpose." * School Science Review, Issue No 309, 2003 *"The strength of this title, apart from the clear writing style, is the quality of graphics both in the book and on the CD-ROM." * School Science Review, September 2003, 85, (310), p 135-136 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Crystals: Introduction; Structures of Metals; The Internal Structure of a Crystal; Ionic Solids; Ionic Radii; Extended Covalent Structures; Molecular Crystals; Defects in Crystals; Part 2 Molecular Shape: The Tetrahedral Carbon Atom; Molecular Conformation; The Representation of Molecules; Constitutional (Structural) Isomerism; Stereoisomers of Molecules containing Double Bonds; Chirality; Molecules with more than one Chiral Atom; Stereochemistry of Saturated Ring Compounds; Case Study: Liquid Crystals - The Fourth State of Matter.
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Royal Society of Chemistry Molecular Aspects of Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Book SynopsisThe understanding, at the molecular level, of the interactions between innate and adaptive arms of the immune system is currently a hot topic, particularly to those interested in immunology - especially susceptibility to infectious diseases. This book provides a survey of topics, in the area of innate and adaptive immunity, which have been researched within the MRC Immunochemistry Unit, at Oxford University, over a period of forty years. The topics include: antibody structure - for which the first Director of the Immunochemistry Unit, Professor RR Porter, was awarded a Nobel prize in 1972 the characterization of membrane proteins on lymphoid cells - leading to the concept of these molecules belonging to an immunoglobulin super family the proteins of the human serum complement system - one of the body''s major defences against microbial infection the human cell -surface integrins and the hyaluronan- binding proteins, which are involved in regulation of inflammation at cell surfaces and within the extracellular matrix the family of collectin molecules - containing distinct globular carbohydrate -binding domains linked to collagen-like regions - which play important roles in innate immunity in the lungs and bloodstream by immediate recognition and clearance of microbial pathogens Each chapter in the book gives a brief historical background to a topic and then provides a survey of recent advances in the field and are written by internationally recognised renowned experts. The theme running through the chapters is that of protein structure-function relationships - including, amongst others, descriptions of quaternary structures of large oligomeric proteins, of Factor H and C1q binding to specific ligands, and of the chemistry of the mechanism of catalysis of covalent binding of activated C3 and C4 proteins to nucleophilic groups on microbial surfaces. In several chapters excellent descriptions are given with respect to how the immune system can be recruited to combat microbial infection - via proteins of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. The book also includes notable chapters which are excellent examples of the importance of how the isolation, characterisation, protein engineering and crystallisation has resulted in a full understanding of complex protein-protein interactions involved in the recognition and triggering events of important sections of the immune system: -Structure and Function of the C1 Complex - GÚrard J. Arlaud -Chemical Engineering of Therapeutic Antibodies - George T Stevenson -Leukocyte surface proteins - purification and characterisation - A. Neil Barclay -Cell Surface Integrins - Suet-Mien Tan and S.K. Alex Law This book is aimed primarily at established senior research scientists, postdoctoral research scientists and PhD students who have an interest in proteins of the immune system. However, the wide range of immunity system topics, while staying broadly within innate/adaptive immunity will also appeal to a wider audience.Table of ContentsAntibodies; 1 - R.R. Porter and the structure of antibodies; 2 - Chemical engineering of therapeutic antibodies; The Serum Complement System; 3 - The evolution of complement systems; 4 - Structure and function of the C1 complex: A historical perspective; 5 Complement components C3 and C4; 6 - Complement control proteins and receptors: from Factor H to CR4; 7 - Biology and genetics of complement component C4; Collectins and Ficolins in Innate Immunity; 8 - The structure of mannan binding lectin and its functional relevance; 9 - Personal accounts of the discovery of MASP-2 and its role in the MBL pathway of complement activation; 10 - The Structure and function of Ficolins, MBLs and MASPs'; 11 - Surfactant protein D (SP-D) and glycoprotein 340 (gp-340); Cell surface proteins - Immunoglobulin superfamily and Integrins; 12 - Leukocyte surface proteins - purification and characterisation; 13 - Cell Surface Integrins; Immunogenetics/MHC III analysis; 14 - Molecular genetics of the major histocompatibility complex class 111 region; 15 - Functional characterisation of major histocompatibility complex class III region; Hyaluronan proteins in inflammation; 16 - Hyaluronan-binding proteins in inflammation
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Royal Society of Chemistry Crystal Growth and Nucleation
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the contemporary techniques and the latest applications in the field of nucleation, growth, inhibition and dissolution of solids. It covers techniques, including diffraction, small angle scattering, probe microscopy, optical microscopy, crystallization techniques and both atomistic and meso-scale modelling methods; and applications, which consider inorganic materials, micro-porous and meso-porous materials, molecular crystals, biomaterials, minerals, semi-conductors and pharmaceuticals. It is a key point of reference for researchers working in related fields and offers a comprehensive guide to research and opinion in this area. Faraday Discussions document a long-established series of Faraday Discussion meetings which provide a unique international forum for the exchange of views and newly acquired results in developing areas of physical chemistry, biophysical chemistry and chemical physics. The papers presented are published in the Faraday Discussion volume togetheTable of ContentsLessons from biomineralization: comparing the growth strategies of mollusc shell prismatic and nacreous layers in Atrina rigida; Sintering, crystallisation and biodegradation behaviour of Bioglass®-derived glass-ceramics; The formation of nanoscale structures in soluble phosphosilicate glasses for biomedical applications: MD simulations; Towards an atomic-scale understanding of crystal growth in solution; A multi-technique approach for probing the evolution of structural properties during crystallization of organic materials from solution; An examination of polymorphic stability and molecular conformational flexibility as a function of crystal size associated with the nucleation and growth of benzophenone; General Discussion; Insights into the crystal growth mechanisms of zeolites from combined experimental imaging and theoretical studies; Crystal growth in nanoporous framework materials; New insights into the formation of microporous materials by in situ scattering techniques; Cocrystal architecture and properties: design and building of chiral and racemic structures by solid-solid reactions; The nucleation of inosine: the impact of solution chemistry on the appearance of polymorphic and hydrated crystal forms; Membrane protein crystallization in lipidic mesophases. A mechanism study using X-ray microdiffraction; General Discussion; Test of Cairns-Smiths crystals-as-genes hypothesisPrecipitation of L-glutamic acid: determination of growth kinetics; Precursor structures in the crystallization/precipitation processes of CaCO3 and control of particle formation by polyelectrolytes; Does supercooled liquid Si have a density maximum?; Simulating ice nucleation, one molecule at a time, with the DFT microscope; Nucleation in alkali metal chloride solution observed at the cluster level; General Discussion; The effect of oxygen-containing reagents on the crystal morphology and orientation in tungsten oxide thin films deposited via atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition (APCVD) on glass substrates; Stabilization of metastable phases in spatially restricted fields: the case of the Fe2O3 polymorphs; Using in situ synchrotron radiation wide angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) to study CaCO3 scale formation at ambient and elevated temperature; Nucleation and control of clathrate hydrates: insights from simulation; Crystallization of carbon tetrachloride in confined geometries; General Discussion; Concluding Remarks; Crystal growth and nucleation: tracking precursors to polymorphs
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Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland Landmark Papers 2 Structure Topology
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CRC Press SolventResponsive Shape Memory Polymers for
Book SynopsisThis book explains the intricacies of one-way shape memory polymers (SMPs), with a particular emphasis on solvent-responsive SMPs focusing on fundamental pathways and key principles crucial to the development of these materials. The subsequent section homes in on the specific realm of solvent-responsive SMPs, highlighting the potential advantages these polymers offer and critical evaluation of existing shortcomings and research gaps. It further explains how solvent-responsive SMPs aim to address challenges and advancements within the biomedical industry.Features: Delve into the latest developments and research findings on solvent-responsive shape memory polymers. Explore practical and real-world applications of solvent-responsive shape memory polymers in the biomedical domain. Provide an understanding of these polymers from molecular to macroscopic levels. Explore the underlying physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics that govern the mech
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Deformation and Evolution of Life in Crystalline
Book SynopsisThis book walks you through the fundamental deformation and damage mechanisms. It lends the reader the key to open the doors into the maze of deformation/fracture phenomena under various loading conditions. Furthermore it provides the solution method to material engineering design and analysis problems, for those working in the aerospace, automotive or energy industries. The book introduces the integrated creep-fatigue theory (ICFT) that considers holistic damage evolution from surface/subsurface crack nucleation to propagation in coalescence with internally-distributed damage/discontinuities. Table of Contents1. Crystal Structure and Dislocation Kinetics2. Deformation Mechanisms3. Physics of Material Damage4. The Integrated Creep-Fatigue Theory5. Creep6. Low Cycle Fatigue7. Thermomechanical Fatigue8. High Cycle Fatigue9. Microscopic Crack Nucleation and Growth10. Macroscopic Crack Growth11. Single Crystal Ni-Base Superalloys12. Thermal Barrier Coatings13. Ceramics Matrix Composites14. Component—Level Life Cycle ManagementAppendix A—Solving Dislocation Distributions for a ZSK CrackAppendix B—Solving Dislocation Distributions for a BCS CrackReferences
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Crystal Structure: Properties, Characterization
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Heterometallic Coordination Copper (Ii)
Book SynopsisHeterometallic Coordination Copper (Ii) Compounds - Classification & Analysis of Crystallographic & Structural Data
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Crystallographic & Structural Alalysis of Iron
Book SynopsisCrystallographic & Structural Alalysis of Iron Carbonyls
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Taylor & Francis Inc Bicontinuous Liquid Crystals
Book SynopsisWith the development of diverse analytical chemistry techniques, the discovery of rich and numerous properties pertaining to bicontinuous liquid crystal structures has yielded beneficial applications in medicine, consumer products, materials science, and biotechnology. Presenting contributions from 24 experts worldwide, Bicontinuous Liquid Crystals presents a comprehensive overview of these structures with a practical approach to applying them in manufacturing and laboratory processes. This book considers the cubic, mesh, ribbon, and sponge equilibrium phases of bicontinuous structures. It begins with a historical perspective and a theoretical platform for study, followed by a detailed discussion of physical chemistry, properties, and structural characteristics of the different phases. The text interrelates the most useful analytical methods for the characterization of the behavior and stability of liquid crystalline phases based on structure, geometry, composition-dependent changes, temperature, dispersion, and other factors. These techniques include differential geometry, thermodynamics, local and global packing, and the study of conformational entropy. The book also highlights tools for mathematically visualizing bicontinuous systems. This provides an excellent foundation for the authors' examination of the latest studies and applications, such as controlled release, materials development, fabrication, processing, polymerization, protein crystallization, membrane fusion, and treatment of human skin. Bicontinuous Liquid Crystals represents current trends and innovative ideas in the study of bicontinuous liquid crystals. Divided into three sections, it provides a complete overview of theoretical and modeling aspects, physical chemistry and characterization, and applications in this active field of research.Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. Introduction to Bicontinuous Phases. What's Missing. Theoretical Aspects and Modeling of Bicontinuous Phases. Physical Chemistry and Characterization. Applications.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc New Developments in Crystal Growth
Book SynopsisNew Developments In Crystal Growth
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Focus on Crystal Growth Research
Book SynopsisExperimental and theoretical aspects of crystal growth and its applications, e.g. in devices, are within the scope of these new books . Experimental and theoretical contributions are included in the following fields: theory of nucleation and growth, molecular kinetics and transport phenomena, crystallisation in viscous media such as polymers and glasses; crystal growth of metals, minerals, semiconductors, superconductors, magnetics, inorganic, organic and biological substances in bulk or as thin films; molecular beam epitaxy, chemical vapour deposition, growth of III-V and II-VI and other semiconductors; characterisation of single crystals by physical and chemical methods; apparatus, instrumentation and techniques for crystal growth, and purification methods; multi-layer heterostructures and their characterisation with an emphasis on crystal growth and epitaxial aspects of electronic materials.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Trends in Crystal Growth Research
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Nova Science Publishers Inc New Topics in Crystal Growth Research
Book SynopsisExperimental and theoretical aspects of crystal growth and its applications, e.g. in devices, are within the scope of these new books . Experimental and theoretical contributions are included in the following fields: theory of nucleation and growth, molecular kinetics and transport phenomena, crystallisation in viscous media such as polymers and glasses; crystal growth of metals, minerals, semiconductors, superconductors, magnetics, inorganic, organic and biological substances in bulk or as thin films; molecular beam epitaxy, chemical vapour deposition, growth of III-V and II-VI and other semiconductors; characterisation of single crystals by physical and chemical methods; apparatus, instrumentation and techniques for crystal growth, and purification methods; multi-layer heterostructures and their characterisation with an emphasis on crystal growth and epitaxial aspects of electronic materials.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Microcomputer Modeling of Growth Processes of
Book SynopsisFibre (rod) and sheet-shaped crystals with specified size for use as final products without additional machining are required in various applications of modern engineering. In order to avoid formation of internal mechanical stress in the crystal, lateral surface shaping without contact with container walls is preferred. As the crystal is not restricted by crucible walls, its cross-section is determined by the meniscus-shaping capillary forces and the heat and mass-exchange in the melt-crystal system. Any variation of the pulling rate, pressure, temperature gradient in the furnace, and melt temperature at the meniscus base leads to a change in the crystal cross-section and to pinch formation. Over the past two decades, many experimental and theoretical studies have been reported on a powerful approach to crystal lateral surface shaping without contact with container walls, namely the so-called edge-defined film-fed growth (EFG) technique. The shape and size of a single crystal grown by EFG is determined by the shape and size of the meniscus, (i.e: the liquid bridge retained between the die and the crystal) which depend on the radius or half-thickness of the die and other properties such as pulling rate, pressure, temperature gradient and melt temperature. In this book, theoretical and numerical results are obtained using a non-linear mathematical model of the EFG method. Theoretical results presented for fibres and sheets are rigorously obtained on the basis of the equations of the model. Numerical results are obtained on the basis of theoretical results using experimental data. Such results offer a complete package of the possibilities of the model for equipment designers and practical crystal growers.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Bosons, Ferromagnetism & Crystal Growth Research
Book SynopsisThis book brings together new leading-edge research on bosons, ferromagnetism and crystal growth.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Chemical Crystallography
Book SynopsisChemical crystallography is the study of the principles of chemistry behind crystals and their use in describing structure-property relations in solids. The principles that govern the assembly of crystal and glass structures are described, models of many of the technologically important crystal structures are studied, and the effect of crystal structure on the various fundamental mechanisms responsible for many physical properties are discussed. This new book presents and reviews data on the co-ordination chemistry of several metal complexes with dipicolinic acid and the crystal structure of some anti-malarial metal complexes.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Plasticity of Crystals in a Microscopic Viewpoint
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Crystallography: Research, Technology &
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Jump! Incorporated Crystals
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