Institute of Physics Publishing - Böcker

As a consequence of new experimental techniques in optical and collision physics, such as multiphoton excitation and VUV radiation generation, quantum defect theory (QDT) has become more widely used as a theoretical tool for experimentalists. Draw...

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This work is the result of an international conference on fluidized bed combustion, a technology developed to meet the environmental challenge for energy generation. At a time when the damaging impact of fossil fuel consumption on the eco-systems ...

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A conference in honour of Peter Egelstaff and his accomplishments in the physics of fluids. A range of subjects are discussed, from the fundamental physics of noble gas fluids, to the structures induced by solvated electrons, to phase transitions ...

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The results of a summer school held in Czechoslovakia are contained in this volume, which explores the characterization of thin films using techniques such as scanning tunnelling microscopy, X-ray microanalysis and transmission electron microscopy...

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This volume contains the proceedings of an international conference on recent developments in the field of surface science. Subjects were divided up into the following subject areas: organic molecules on surfaces, dynamics of reactions at surfaces...

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This volume contains a number of invited papers which were presented at an international conference focusing on the interactions of ions, atoms, molecules, electrons, positrons and photons.

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This volume contains the proceedings of an international conference on the subject, which included the results of two allied workshops on the hot electron degradation of MOS devices and the materials, devices and technology of silicon on insulators.

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The revolution in semiconductor physics over the last few years has led to the miniaturization of devices. The aim of the 38th Scottish Universities Summer School was to study the fabrication of these devices, their electron transport and optical ...

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High Temperature Superconductivity provides a broad survey of high temperature superconductivity, discussing the adaptations of experimental and theoretical techniques and methods that take advantage of the revolutionary properties of high tempera...

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This volume contains a series of advanced lecture topics on the study of nuclear matter under extreme conditions. The subjects covered include the properties of hot, dense nuclear matter in the laboratory and in stellar objects, nuclear reactions ...

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Thin film resistive sensors represent a new category of solid state sensors. They have applications in such diverse areas as laboratory measurement, industry and air pollution control. Their chief characteristic is that, by modifying their resista...

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Opacity is a quantity that determines the transport of radiation through matter and is important in many problems in physics and astrophysics. To calculate opacities, one requires atomic data for a large number of processes involving the absorptio...

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Opacity is a quantity which determines the transport of radiation through matter, and which is important in many problems in physics and astronomy. To calculate opacities, one requires atomic data for a large number of processes involving the abso...

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This new, updated directory provides a comprehensive survey of low temperature research and development currently taking place throughout Europe, and lists all the key institutions and individuals involved. <br>In the UK there are some 100 d...

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Like its predecessors, the 6th International Workshop on Critical Currents brought together many of the foremost researchers in this field for a dynamic exchange of views and information. The refereed papers from this exciting meeting have now bee...

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Quantum mechanics stands as one of the most remarkable achievements of the 20th century, providing startling insight into the nature of matter and a spectacularly successful predictive theory. However, while the predictive ability of the quantum t...

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This volume is an in-depth study of the latest experimental and theoretical research. It concentrates on the topics of tunnelling, resonant tunnelling, ballistic transport, high field transport of carriers in confined structures, magnetotransport ...

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A semiconductor interface is the contact between the semiconductor itself and a metal. The interface is a site of change, and it is imperative to ensure that the semiconducting material is sealed at this point to maintain its reliability. This boo...

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In the theory of splines, a function is approximated piece-wise by (usually cubic) polynomials. Quasi-splines is the natural extension of this, allowing us to use any useful class of functions adapted to the problem. Approximation with Quasi-Splin...

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Electromagnetic Instabilities in an Inhomogeneous Plasma presents a comprehensive survey of the theory of electromagnetic instabilities in a magnetized inhomogeneous plasma, mainly in the classical approximation of straight and parallel magnetic f...

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Introduction to Plasma Physics is the standard text for an introductory lecture course on plasma physics. The texts six sections lead readers systematically and comprehensively through the fundamentals of modern plasma physics. Sections on single-...

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The problems associated with energy and particle transport in fusion plasmas are basic to the understanding of how fusion machines work and how fusion reactors can be designed. This work is essential to the efficient supply of power in the next ce...

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Physics of Intense Beams in Plasmas is a comprehensive description of the interaction between extremely intense particle beams and plasmas. The emphasis is on experimental beam-plasma physics, but the necessary theory is also explained-much of whi...

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Biophysical models are the analytical tools by which the effects of radiation may be interpreted, allowing assessment and prediction of the effects of low dose radiation. Many developments have taken place in modelling since the 1980s. This volume...

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the major interests of semiconductor device manufacturers is yield. In many cases this critical parameter can be directly related to material uniformity. Uniformity is important at all stages of processing, from substrate procurement to device fab...

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With contributions from an international group of well-known authors, this volume discusses recent advances in the field of magnetic materials, and the impact these have had on modern technology.<br>A wide range of related areas are covered ...

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Tribology, the study of adhesion, friction, lubrication and wear of materials, occupies an important position in science and technology. It is a multidisciplinary in nature, covering fields of mechanical engineering, rhelogy, chemistry, material s...

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This is part of a series which deals with the theory and applications of smart materials systems and controlled-structures technology. It addresses such areas of research as active materials, adaptive optics, smart sensors and actuators, fibre-opt...

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This volume comprises the refereed papers of a European conference on polymer-solid interfaces. The contributors discuss the physics and chemistry of interfaces, layered materials, polymers in microelectronics, synthesis and modifications using el...

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This text contains the proceedings of the 23rd European Conference on Laser Interaction with Matter, held at St John's College, Oxford, 19-23 September 1994.

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