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Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers
The latest edition of the definitive guide on the mechanical behaviors of polymers In the newly revised fourth edition of Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of all aspects of the mechanical behavior of solid polymers. The book explores finite elastic behavior, linear viscoelasticity, mechanical relaxations, mechanical anisotropy, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behavior, and fracture. The authors emphasize biopolymers - as opposed to petrochemical-based polymers - and incorporate a great deal of computational, numerical, and simulation content. They offer extensive discussions of the effects of recycling, as well as nanocomposites - including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other materials. Readers will also find: * An updated comprehensive account of the properties of solid polymers * Discussions of the behaviors of polymers through the mathematical techniques of solid mechanics * Accounts of the influence of morphology on mechanics * Examples of the application of numerical methods Perfect for academics, researchers and industrial scientists, Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers will also benefit students of materials science, physics, and chemistry students. [464 Pages, Hardcover]
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Lens Design for Imaging
1. Introduction 2. Optical Materials 3. Geometrical Optics 4. Optical Components 5. Imaging Systems 6. Diffraction and Point Spread Function 7. Optical Transfer Functions and Fourier Optics 8. Gaussians Beams 9. Photometry and Radiometry 10. Phase Space Representation 11. Computation and Digital Processing of Images 12. Mathematical Appendix [640 Pages, Hardcover]
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Thermal Convexity Analysis of a Solar Water Heating System
This book delivers a comprehensive study of thermal convexity analy-sis, a key methodology for understanding and optimizing solar water heating systems. It bridges pressing global energy challenges, solar thermal technologies, and advanced heat transfer principles. The book opens with the global energy context, highlighting the rising importance of solar power in achieving sustainable energy goals. A detailed review of solar thermal systems follows, covering high-temperature applications (parabolic concentrators, tower plants, cylindrical-parabolic collectors) and low-temperature uses, including pool heating, space heating, and domestic hot water production. The core focus regards the thermal convexity principle, providing a new powerful theoretical framework for analyzing and enhancing heat transfer in fluids, tubular exchangers, and solar receivers. This principle is applied to the modeling and simulation of solar water heating systems, integrating solar radiation, system dynamics, and consumption effects. Thermal Convexity Analysis of a Solar Water Heating System combines simulation and experimental validation with fixed and tracking collectors, demonstrating practical performance improvements. Supported by an appendix on conduction, convection, and radiation, this book is an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and students pushing the frontiers of renewable energy and thermal sciences. [272 Pages, Hardcover]
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Handbook of Advanced Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors
Advance your understanding of semiconductor technology with this indispensable handbook, offering an in-depth look at the modeling, simulation, and fabrication of advanced nanoscale semiconductor field-effect transistors (FETs). Advanced nanoscale semiconductor field-effect transistors (FETs) represent a pivotal advancement in semiconductor technology, catering to the growing demand for energy-efficient low power electronic devices for emerging applications. This development has significantly impacted the electronics industry, particularly in the design and fabrication of integrated circuits for applications ranging from portable electronics to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This book provides a comprehensive look at the modelling, simulation, characterization, and fabrication of modern semiconductor FET transistors to improve performance in terms of reduced weight and size, improved subthreshold characteristics and switching performance, and lower power consumption. Handbook of Advanced Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors provides deep insight into the evolving possibilities and challenges of emerging advanced nanoscale FETs. By focusing on the fundamentals of nanoscience and expert knowledge on advanced nanoscale semiconductors, this book serves as a well-rounded guide for novices and professionals looking to innovate in this growing field. [528 Pages, Hardcover]
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Ordinary Differential Equations and Special Functions
This book is an essential guide for anyone in engineering or mathematical physics looking to master the fundamental concepts of differential equations and special functions, which are crucial for solving real-world problems. In today's evolving mathematics landscape, differential equations and special functions have shown great promise for applications in engineering. Problems in mathematical physics help determine solutions for differential equations under certain parameters, which can be turned into new special functions, such as Bessel's functions, to measure electricity, hydrodynamics, and vibration. Ordinary Differential Equations and Special Functions serves as a fundamental guide to these concepts, covering everything from elementary-level special functions to differential equations with a series of solutions. [640 Pages, Hardcover]
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