Advanced Nanocomposites for Photonics and Optoelectronics and Mechanics
This reprint presents nine insightful articles focused on nanostructured materials and nanocomposites. Nanocomposites, which integrate nanosized materials into a standard material matrix, exhibit remarkable enhancements in properties across various domains, such as photonics, optoelectronics, and mechanics. The addition of nanomaterials brings about substantial changes in the electronic properties of normal nanomaterials with quantum size effects, leading to profound modifications in their photonic, optoelectronic, and mechanical performances compared to their bulk counterparts. This reprint comprises original research and review articles that address the preparation, characterization, and applications of nanostructured materials and nanocomposites, with a particular focus on photonic, optoelectronic, and mechanical aspects. We hope that this reprint will inspire further research, stimulate new ideas, and contribute to the advancement of the field of nanostructured materials and nanocomposites.
Crystals and Compounds
This is a print on demand edition of a hard-to-find monograph.
Nuclear Reactor Physics and Operation
This book serves as a thorough reference for students, researchers, and professionals in nuclear engineering and reactor physics, offering a detailed exploration of the core principles behind nuclear reactor theory, neutron transport, neutronic analysis, and reactor core design and calculations. Each chapter includes at least one example to illustrate the topics covered, and the latter half focuses on key areas relevant to operating reactors--reactor kinetics/dynamics and in-core fuel management. Building on the foundational physics presented in the first half, it develops reactivity models using realistic reactor cross-section data and advanced analytic tools. This book is a valuable resource for engineers and scientists in the nuclear industry, as well as senior and graduate students in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.Key features: Offers an in-depth examination of reactor physics, encompassing neutron interactions, reactor kinetics, reactor dynamics, fuel cycles, and safety factors, to provide a comprehensive understanding of nuclear reactor operation and design. Contains clear explanations of complex theories and mathematical formulations, accompanied by illustrative diagrams, figures, and examples to facilitate comprehension. Features structured chapters with learning objectives, summaries, review questions, and problem sets at varying levels of difficulty to reinforce understanding and encourage active engagement with the material.
Introduction to Special Functions for Applied Mathematics
Introduction to Special Functions for Applied Mathematics introduces readers to the topic of special functions, with a particular focus on applications. Designed to build swiftly from the more basic special functions towards more advanced material, the book is ideally suited for an intensive one semester course. Complemented with various solved examples and exercises to support students and instructors, the book can be used for both self-study and directed learning.Features. Suitable for graduate level students or beginning PhD students in mathematics, physics, statistics, and economics. No previous background in complex analysis required. Numerous solved examples and exercises
Enhancement of Heat Transfer in Solar Air Heater
An investigation is done in relation to heat transfer enhancement in solar air heaters with circular V-shaped down ribs. Ribs were attached to the absorber plate, having an angle of attack (α= 60 ⁰). The ratio of rib height to hydraulic diameter (e/D) was 0.047, while the range of rib pitch-to-height ratio was (P/e = 4, 8, and 16) mm for three different sheets, with the Reynolds number ranging from (Re = 1825-7759). The roughened wall of the duct is heated by direct sunlight, while the remaining three walls are insulated. The concept of a V-shaped rib was developed to capitalise on this span-wise variation of heat transfer for inclined ribs. The V-shaped rib reduced the span-wise variation of heat transfer and increased average heat transfer.
Characterization of Neutron-Induced Defects in Isotopically Enriched Lithium Tetraborate
Electronic Structure of Diamond, Zincblende, and Chalcopyrite Semiconductors
Fourier Transform Photoelectron Diffraction and its Application to Molecular Orbitals and Surface Structure
A Cross Section Measurement of Charm Hyperons In 250 GeV p/K Nucleon Interactions
Practical and Spherical Astronomy, for the Use Chiefly of Students in the Universities
Nuclear Orientation Studies on Some High Spin Isomers in Ferromagnetic and Non-Ferromagetic Lattices
Time Dependent Discrete Ordinates Neutron Transport Using Distribution Iteration in XYZ Geometry
Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Measurements of Atomic Oxygen in a Shock Tube
Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies of Cross Polarization From Quadrupolar Nuclei
A Review of Methods Applied by the U.S. Geological Survey in the Assessment of Identified Geothermal Resources
The Detection and Measurement of the Electrical Mobility Size Distributions Associated With Radon Decay Products
Elements of Astronomy; Written for the Mathematical Course of Joseph Ray, M.D.
Time Dependent Discrete Ordinates Neutron Transport Using Distribution Iteration in XYZ Geometry
Practical and Spherical Astronomy, for the Use Chiefly of Students in the Universities
Characterization of Neutron-Induced Defects in Isotopically Enriched Lithium Tetraborate
A Compton Scatter Camera for Spectral Imaging of 0.5 to 3.0 MeV Gamma Rays
Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Measurements of Atomic Oxygen in a Shock Tube
