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The transport of electric charge through most materials is well
described in terms of their electronic band structure. The present
book deals with two cases where the charge transport in a solid is
not described by the simple band structure picture of the solid.
These cases are related to the phenomena of the quantum Hall effect
and superconductivity. Part I of this book deals with the quantum
Hall effect, which is a consequence of the behavior of electrons in
solids when they are constrained to move in two dimensions. Part II
of the present volume describes the behavior of superconductors,
where electrons are bound together in Cooper pairs and travel
through a material without resistance.
Science is at a cross-roads. For several decades, the Standard
Model of particle physics has managed to fit vast amounts of
particle scattering data remarkably well, but many questions
remain. During those decades, some sophisticated theoretical
hypotheses such as string theory, quantum gravity, and quantum
cosmology have been proposed and studied intensively, in an effort
to break the log-jam of the Standard Model. None of those
hypotheses have succeeded to date. Of greater concern is the
increasing tendency by some practitioners in those fields to
downplay the empirical principles of science.In response, this book
is a restatement of those principles, covering numerous aspects of
observation. A particular focus is on contextuality versus realism,
the two fundamentally contrasting ideologies that underpin modern
physics.
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Magnonics: Interface Transmission Tutorial Book Series provides
up-to-date and concise summaries of the present knowledge of
interface transmission science. The series' volumes foster the
exchange of ideas among scientists interested in different aspects
of interface transmission, with each release designed as a text, a
reference, and a source. The series serves as an introduction to
advanced graduate students, researchers and scientists with little
acquaintance with the subject, and is also useful in keeping
specialists informed about general progress in the field. A
detailed description of mathematical languages is provided in an
appendix, enabling readers to find composite system linear
transmission properties. All scientists who contribute to these
volume have worked in interface transmission in composite systems
over many years, providing a thorough and comprehensive
understanding of magnonics.
Basic Physics of Nanoscience: Traditional Approaches and New
Aspects at the Ultimate Level deals with the description of
properties at the Nano level and self-organizing quantum processes
of Nano systems. The book presents the state of the art as well as
theoretical discussions of future developments, beginning with
simple Nano systems' sensitivity to small variations in interaction
potential compared to bulk cases, and continuing with a discussion
of the structure and dynamics of Nano systems as a function of
temperature. Additionally, the book analyzes self-organizing
quantum processes-which are essential in the design of new Nano
systems-in detail, and explores new aspects related to the quantum
theoretical nature of time, leading to an expansion of the basic
laws through nanotechnology. Finally, the book explores the effect
of nanotechnological manipulations of brain functions and the need
for the development of reliable models for the matter-mind complex.
This innovative approach to understanding Nano systems makes Basic
Physics of Nanoscience a vital resource for advanced students and
researchers of physics, materials science, and neuroscience.
Introduction to Plasma Physics presents the latest on plasma
physics. Although plasmas are not very present in our immediate
environment, there are still universal phenomena that we encounter,
i.e., electric shocks and galactic jets. This book presents, in
parallel, the basics of plasma theory and a number of applications
to laboratory plasmas or natural plasmas. It provides a fresh look
at concepts already addressed in other disciplines, such as
pressure and temperature. In addition, the information provided
helps us understand the links between fluid theories, such as MHD
and the kinetic theory of these media, especially in wave
propagation.
The Nutritional Biochemistry of Chromium(III), Second Edition,
reviews the fields of chromium biochemistry and nutrition and how
they have dramatically changed in the last decade. Editor John
Vincent has lead much of the research that has resulted in new
discoveries and reversals of previously held beliefs, such as
health concerns surrounding the toxicity of chromium(III). New
sections include a review of new evidence showing why chromium may
not be an essential element, why national recommendations may need
updating, and new data on the use of chromium supplementation in
animal feeds. Discussions on the controversial topic of the role of
chromium(III) at the molecular level in insulin signaling and
information on cell cultures and in vitro assays of chromium
toxicity are also covered.
Acoustics: Sound Fields, Transducers and Vibration, Second Edition
guides readers through the basics of sound fields, the laws
governing sound generation, radiation, and propagation, and general
terminology. Specific sections cover microphones (electromagnetic,
electrostatic, and ribbon), earphones, and horns, loudspeaker
enclosures, baffles and transmission lines, miniature applications
(e.g. MEMS microphones and micro speakers in tablets and smart
phones), sound in enclosures of all sizes, such as school rooms,
offices, auditoriums and living rooms, and fluid-structure
interaction. Numerical examples and summary charts are given
throughout the text to make the material easily applicable to
practical design. New to this edition: A chapter on electrostatic
loudspeakers A chapter on vibrating surfaces (membranes, plates,
and shells) Readers will find this to be a valuable resource for
experimenters, acoustical consultants, and to those who anticipate
being engineering designers of audio equipment. It will serve as
both a text for students in engineering departments and as a
valuable reference for practicing engineers.
Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems, Third Edition, is
structured around a course at New Mexico Tech and is designed to be
accessible to typical graduate students in the physical sciences
who do not have an extensive mathematical background. The book is
complemented by a companion website that includes MATLAB codes that
correspond to examples that are illustrated with simple, easy to
follow problems that illuminate the details of particular numerical
methods. Updates to the new edition include more discussions of
Laplacian smoothing, an expansion of basis function exercises, the
addition of stochastic descent, an improved presentation of Fourier
methods and exercises, and more.
Coastal Wetlands, Second Edition: An Integrated and Ecosystem
Approach provides an understanding of the functioning of coastal
ecosystems and the ecological services that they provide. As
coastal wetlands are under a great deal of pressure from the dual
forces of rising sea levels and the intervention of human
populations, both along the estuary and in the river catchment,
this book covers important issues, such as the destruction or
degradation of wetlands from land reclamation and infrastructures,
impacts from the discharge of pollutants, changes in river flows
and sediment supplies, land clearing, and dam operations.
Phenomena of Optical Metamaterials provides an overview of
phenomena enabled by artificial and designed metamaterials and
their application for photonic devices. The book explores the study
of active metamaterials with tunable and switchable properties and
novel functionalities, such as the control of spontaneous emission
and enhancement. Topics addressed cover theory, modelling and
design, applications in practical devices, fabrication,
characterization, and measurement, thus helping readers understand
and develop new artificial, functional materials.
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