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Hardbound. This volume is devoted principally to optical spectroscopies of material surfaces and also encompasses scattering techniques and theoretical response analysis as well as spectroscopies. In addition to solid surfaces some attention is also devoted to interfaces between two solids, between a solid and a liquid and to a liquid-vapor interface. These surfaces may be clean and perfect, in which case the purpose of the spectroscopical method at hand is to determine the deviation of the atomic structure in the surface region from that in the bulk, namely the surface reconstruction. Otherwise the surface may be imperfect due to roughness, strain or overlayers, in which case the spectroscopy can yield information on the nature of such imperfections, including the monitoring of growth processes. One of the foremost purposes of surface spectroscopies is to extract information on atomic and molecular adsorbates on solid surfaces. Most of the ... Read more

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Ion scattering spectrometry, a powerful analytical tool used to determine the structure and composition of a substance, addresses critical problems in semiconductors, thin film growth, coatings, computer chips, magnetic storage devices, bioreactive surfaces, catalytic surfaces, and electrochemical surfaces (including the large battery industry). Principles and Applications of Ion Scattering Spectrometry: Surface Chemical and Structural Analysis represents the first and only book on this exciting field, seamlessly merging theoretical fundamentals with cutting-edge practical applications.

Author J. Wayne Rabalais, the world’s leading expert in ion scattering spectrometry, recognizes both the pedagogic and research needs of such a text and divides his work accordingly. Chapters 1 through 5 address senior undergraduates and beginning graduate students in chemical physics and include figures and illustrative diagrams intended to exemplify the discussions. Chapters 6 through 9 comprise material on the brink of current research and contain specific references to other sources at the end of each; further, chapter 10 is a bibliography of ion scattering publications. Topics covered include:

-Introductory, theoretical, and experimental aspects of ion scattering
-General features and structural analysis
-The recent technique of scattering and recoiling imaging spectrometry
-Examples of structural analysis
-Ion-surface charge exchange phenomena
-Hyperthermal ion-surface interactions

Engineers, researchers, professors, and postdoctoral associates involved in surface analysis, surface science, and studies of surfaces of materials will find Rabalais’ incomparable study a seminal moment in the advance of ion scattering spectrometry. ... Read more

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Hardbound. This unique book is a store of less well-known explosion and detonation phenomena, including also data and experiences related to safety risks. It highlights the shortcomings of the current engineering codes based on a classical plane wave model of the phenomenon, and why these tools must fail.

For the first time all the explosion phenomena are described in terms of proper assemblages of hot spots, which emit pressure waves and associated near field terms in flow. Not all of the approaches are new. Some even date back to the 19th century or earlier.. What is new is the application of these approaches to explosion phenomena. In order to make these tools easily available to the current detonation physicist, basic acoustics is therefore also addressed.

Whereas the current plane wave, homogeneous flow detonation physics is an excellent engineering tool for numerical predictions under given conditions, the multi-hot-spot-model is an additional t ... Read more

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Good history of EM
This book combines the history and philosophy of science. If you are interested in electron microscopy it is a must. The book shows how science can have its own "political climate." ... Read more

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This handbook is one of three containing an invaluable collection of research grade XPS Spectra. Each handbook concentrates on a specific family of materials (the elements and their native oxides, semiconductors and polymers) and is entirely self-contained. The introductory section to each handbook includes comprehensive information about the XPS instrument used, the materials and the advanced methods used to collect the spectra. Energy resolution settings, instrument characteristics, energy referencing methods, traceability, energy scale calibration details and transmission function are all reported.
Among the many valuable features included in each of these handbooks are:
? All spectra were measured by using AlK monochromatic X-rays
? All spectra were collected in a self-consistent manner to maximise data reliability and quality
? All peaks in the wide spectra are fully annotated and accompanied by detailed atom % tables that report BEs for each of the labelled peaks
? Each high-energy resolution spectrum is peak-fitted and accompanied by detailed tables containing binding energies, FWHMs and relative percentages.
In this volume 'Semiconductors' are contained XPS Spectra from a wide range of semiconductive materials and related materials, a rare tool for scientists and analysts in this area.
Exclusive features of this volume include:
? Binding energies are accurate to +/- 0.08eV
? Charge compensation was done with a flood-gun mesh-screen system
? Valence band spectra document the occupied density of states (DOS) and the fundamental electronic nature of the semi-conductive materials analysed
? Analyses were done: "as received", "freshly fractured in air", "ion etched" and "chemically treated"
? Alphabetically organised by chemical abbreviations for ease of locating each material
This handbook is an invaluable reference for materials scientists and electrical engineers in industry, academia and government laboratories interested in the analysis of semiconductors.
Also Available;
Handbook of Monochromatic XPS Spectra: The Elements and Their Native Oxides
Handbook of Monochromatic XPS Spectra: Polymers and Polymer Damage ... Read more

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This book covers several of the most important topics of current interest at the forefront of scanning probe microscopy. These include a realistic theory of atom-resolving atomic force microscopy (AFM), fundamentals of MBE growth of III-V compound semiconductors and atomic manipulation for future single-electron devices. ... Read more

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Advances in Scanning Probe Microscopy
Advances in Scanning Probe Microscopy - very illuminating. ... Read more

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This book presents a coherent synopsis of a rapidly evolvingfield. Subjects covered include diffraction contrast and defectanalysis by conventional TEM lattice imaging, phase contrast andresolution limits in high resolution electron microscopy. Specialisedelectron diffraction techniques are also covered, as is theapplication of parallel electron energy loss spectroscopy and scanningtransmission EM for subnanometer analysis. Materials analyzed includethin films, interfaces and non-conventional materials. WDS and EDS aretreated, with an emphasis on phi(rhoZeta) techniques for theanalysis of thin layers and surface films. Theoretical and practicalaspects of ESEM are discussed in relation to applications in crystalgrowth, biomaterials and polymers. Recent developments in SPM are alsodescribed. A comprehensive survey of the state of the art in electron and SPM,future research directions and prospective applications in materialsengineering. ... Read more

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As a stand alone volume, Advances in NMR, comprehensively highlights the rapid progress of nuclear magnetic resonance over the last five years.

• Features 66 articles on the latest major advances in NMR
• Written by over 80 internationally recognised experts

Including these outstanding articles:
- Double-Quantum NMR Spectroscopy of Dipolar Coupled Spins Under Fast Magic Angle Spinning (H W Spiess)
- Pulse Sequence Design using Rotor and Spin Symmetry ( M Levitt)
- Indirect Nuclear Spin-Spin Coupling Tensors (R E Wasylishen)
- Weakly Aligned Biomolecules in Liquid Crystals (A Bax)
- Multiple-Resonance, Multi-dimensional Solid-state NMR of Proteins (S J Opella)
- Dynamics of Hydrogen Transfer in Liquids and Solids (H Limbach)
- Optically Pumped NMR of Semiconductors and Two-dimensional Electron Systems (R Tycko/S E Barrett)

"The list of contributors looks like a Who's Who of the subject"
The Times Higher Education Supplement

Planned and organised by an eminent international editorial board and reviewed by a distinguished advisory board, articles are written by pioneers and key NMR innovators in the field.

The eight volume Encyclopedia of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance published in 1996 has established itself as the professional modern reference work on NMR. Since publication, a number of the key areas covered in the original work have seen extensive developments. With the addition of the 9th volume, this brings the Encyclopedia completely up-to-date, offering the most complete coverage of NMR available. ... Read more

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200 key papers
This is only the first volume of a nine volume set. It is the overview of some 50 years of research. Reprints of what the editors have considered to be the most influential of 200 papers on the subject. The original source documents. Invaluable to students of science and history.

All the key papers are here. For example, you can read Rudolf Mossbauer's own words on his research, for which he won the Nobel in record time - just a few years after his papers were published.

Worthy of belonging in a good scientific library. ... Read more

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This handbook contains an invaluable collection of research grade XPS spectra. Each handbook concentrates on a specific family of materials (the elements and their native oxides, semiconductors, and polymers) and is entirely self-contained. The introductory section to each handbook includes comprehensive information about the XPS instruments used, the materials, and the advanced methods of collecting the spectra. Energy resolution settings, instrument characteristics, energy referencing methods, traceability, energy scale calibration details and transmission function are all reported.
Among the many valuable features included in each of these handbooks are:
* All spectra were measured by using Al_ka monochromatic X-rays.
* All spectra were collected in a self-consistent manner to maximize data reliability and quality.
* All peaks in the wide spectra are fully annotated and accompanies by detailed atom % tables that report BEs for each of the labelled peaks.
* Each high-energy resolution spectrum is peak-fitted and accompanied by detailed tables containing binding energies, FWHMs and relative percentages. ... Read more

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Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered (electrons, photons and tips) and different microscopies (optical, electron microscopy and tunneling). It is an ideal reference for post-graduate and experienced researchers, as well as for crystal growers and optoelectronic device makers. ... Read more

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Contains all the key experimental facts regarding both the equipment and specimen preparation aspects of light microscopy that a researcher needs. ... Read more

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Procedures in Scanning Probe Microscopies Edited by R J Colton, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC, USA A Engel, Biocenter, Basel University, Switzerland J Frommer, IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, CA, USA H E Gaub, Technical University, Munich, Germany A A Gewirth, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA R Guckenberger, Max-Planck-Institute for Biochemistry, Martinsried, Germany W Heckl, Ludwig Maximillians University, Munich, Germany B Parkinson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA J Rabe, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany Scanning Probe Microscopies (SPM) are revolutionising scientific discovery in diverse disciplines including organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, polymer and materials science, biological and medical systems, electrochemistry and nanotechnology. In this collection of protocols, Procedures in Scanning Probe Microscopies will enable you to:
* Build confidence in using SPM
* Maximise the potential of your SPM instrumentation
* Extend your skill levels
The only applications-orientated guide, Procedures in Scanning Probe Microscopies covers scanning tunnelling microscopy, atomic force microscopy and electrochemical methods. ... Read more

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Although the polymerase chain reaction has revolutionized genetic analysis by amplifying rare nucleic acid sequences, the in situ application is the only method that allows the localization of amplified signal within tissue structure.The applications of in situ polymerase chain reaction have greatly enhanced the field of investigation in many disciplines, including viral infections, gene modification, tumor diagnosis, gene therapy, and cellular distribution of rare mRNA copies.PCR/RT-PCR in situ: Light and Electron Microscopy covers methods of in situ polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), two new approaches in visualizing very low amounts of DNA and RNA in tissues and cell cultures at the light and electron microscopy levels. Written by experts in this field, the book provides theoretical consideration, as well as practical approaches to in situ PCR. The authors provide detailed protocols for each step, including the preparation of tissue samples, the rationale for the design of primers and revelation. They also emphasize the need for appropriate controls to meet the requirements of in situ PCR and RT-PCR specificity.Organized in a user-friendly two-column format, this book will provide you with tools necessary to perform and optimize these sensitive and powerful techniques in your research protocols. ... Read more