Andre Pierre Legrand, Christiane Senemaud,

"[A] very detailed, comprehensive review of the synthesis, structural characterization, and mechanical properties of laser-synthesized silicon-based nanocomposites. … A strong point of the text is that the uniformity of the preparation and characterization techniques employed provide a means of independently studying the effects of preparation conditions. … Strengths of the text include the expertise of the contributing authors, the high quality of the research, and the extensive reference lists provided with each chapter."- MRS Bulletin, Vol. 30, January 2005"[T]he book does an admirable job of covering all relevant information at a level accessible to readers with some general background in solid state physics. … [T]he book surveys an important class of materials, including their preparation, characterization, and physical properties. … [It] provides a solid foundation … . "- E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 1

• Objectives and State-of-the-Art Nanocomposites. Laser Synthesis of Nanosized Powders. Thermal Behavior of AS-Formed Silicon-Based Nanopowders. Structure of Some Nanopowders and Micro/Nano Composites By Transmission Electron Microscopy. From Short to Long Range Order: Structural Organization of Silicon-Based Nanopowders. Conductivity and dielectric Properties of Si/C Nanopowders. Processing and Tailoring of Based Nanocomposites. Mechanical Properties. Theoretical Investigations of Si/C/N Based Alloys.

Andre Pierre Legrand, Christiane Senemaud,

"[A] very detailed, comprehensive review of the synthesis, structural characterization, and mechanical properties of laser-synthesized silicon-based nanocomposites. … A strong point of the text is that the uniformity of the preparation and characterization techniques employed provide a means of independently studying the effects of preparation conditions. … Strengths of the text include the expertise of the contributing authors, the high quality of the research, and the extensive reference lists provided with each chapter."- MRS Bulletin, Vol. 30, January 2005"[T]he book does an admirable job of covering all relevant information at a level accessible to readers with some general background in solid state physics. … [T]he book surveys an important class of materials, including their preparation, characterization, and physical properties. … [It] provides a solid foundation … . "- E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 1

• Objectives and State-of-the-Art Nanocomposites. Laser Synthesis of Nanosized Powders. Thermal Behavior of AS-Formed Silicon-Based Nanopowders. Structure of Some Nanopowders and Micro/Nano Composites By Transmission Electron Microscopy. From Short to Long Range Order: Structural Organization of Silicon-Based Nanopowders. Conductivity and dielectric Properties of Si/C Nanopowders. Processing and Tailoring of Based Nanocomposites. Mechanical Properties. Theoretical Investigations of Si/C/N Based Alloys.

Andre Pierre Legrand, Christiane Senemaud,

"[A] very detailed, comprehensive review of the synthesis, structural characterization, and mechanical properties of laser-synthesized silicon-based nanocomposites. … A strong point of the text is that the uniformity of the preparation and characterization techniques employed provide a means of independently studying the effects of preparation conditions. … Strengths of the text include the expertise of the contributing authors, the high quality of the research, and the extensive reference lists provided with each chapter."- MRS Bulletin, Vol. 30, January 2005"[T]he book does an admirable job of covering all relevant information at a level accessible to readers with some general background in solid state physics. … [T]he book surveys an important class of materials, including their preparation, characterization, and physical properties. … [It] provides a solid foundation … . "- E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 1

• Objectives and State-of-the-Art Nanocomposites. Laser Synthesis of Nanosized Powders. Thermal Behavior of AS-Formed Silicon-Based Nanopowders. Structure of Some Nanopowders and Micro/Nano Composites By Transmission Electron Microscopy. From Short to Long Range Order: Structural Organization of Silicon-Based Nanopowders. Conductivity and dielectric Properties of Si/C Nanopowders. Processing and Tailoring of Based Nanocomposites. Mechanical Properties. Theoretical Investigations of Si/C/N Based Alloys.