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FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
THE WORLD OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
POLYMERS AND PLASTICS
ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
SEMICONDUCTORS
SUPERCONDUCTORS
SENSORS
STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
INDUSTRIAL / EXPLOSIVES
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
OPTICS
SURFACE &
COLLOID
CHEMISTRY
MATERIALS
SCIENCE
Structure ➡ Properties ➡ Processes ➡ Purpose
Books and Journals 2005
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CONTENTS…
Bringing you the foundations of materials as well as the essentials . . .3

Incorporating the developing world of Nanotechnology,
including nanomaterials, nanoparticles, nanophotonics, etc . . . . . . . . .5

Some great new titles exploring all aspects of Polymer Science . . . . . .9
Bringing you the latest electronic advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
JOURNALS
Continually keeping you up-to-date with everything that’s
happening in Materials and Polymer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SEMICONDUCTORS
From organic semiconductors to infrared semiconductor lasers . . . . .20
SUPERCONDUCTORS
Focusing on all areas of superconductivity and introducing
the new book on SQUIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SENSORS
Keeping you up-to-date with all applications in Sensor technology . .23
STRUCTURAL MATERIALS / INDUSTRIAL / EXPLOSIVES

Includes a special pre-publication offer on the new multi-volume
Corrosion Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
A small collection of books highlighting the practical advantages
of materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
OPTICS
Looking to the future of optical research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SURFACE & COLLOID CHEMISTRY

Essential references for all those carrying out colloid
and surfactant research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
FORTHCOMING RELATED TITLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
ALSO OF INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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MATERIALS SCIENCE 3
OUT NOW! The Physics and Chemistry of

Understanding Solids Materials
The Science of Materials JOEL I. GERSTEN FREDERICK W. SMITH,
Department of Physics, The City College of the
RICHARD J. D. TILLEY, University of Cardiff,
City University of New York, USA
Wales
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4 MATERIALS SCIENCE
OUT NOW! Encyclopedia of the

The Handbook of Advanced Elements
Materials PER ENGHAG, formerly director of School of
Metallurgy and Mining, Filipstad, Sweden
Enabling New Designs
JAMES K. WESSEL, Wessel & Associates,
Encyclopedia of the Elements is a revised and
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MATERIALS SCIENCE 5
Nanotechnology Nanophotonics
An Introduction to Nanostructuring PARAS N. PRASAD, State University of New York,
Techniques Buffalo, USA
MICHAEL KÖHLER, Ilmenau Technical University, The only comprehensive treatment of

Institute of Physics, Ilmenau, Germany and nanophotonics currently available.
WOLFGANG FRITZSCHE, IPHT Jena, Germany
Based on harnessing the power of light,
This revised and up-to-date translation of photonics is the information-processing
the very successful German original counterpart of electronics, using photons
accompanies the reader from the instead of electrons to far more efficiently
introductory level right up to in-depth process or transmit information, whether
knowledge, backed by numerous literature that it is inside a microchip, a drug delivery
references. It begins with the most device, or even a living cell. On the
important fundamentals of nanoscale, the goal is to develop
microtechnology and chemistry on which an understanding of technologies that simply are not possible with conventional
shaping nanoscale structures is based. It then goes on to describe a microelectronics.
variety of examples to illustrate the fabrication of nanostructures Nanophotonics provides the only available comprehensive treatment
from different materials, before presenting readers with a wide range of this exciting, multidisciplinary field, offering a wide range of
of methods for characterization of the generated structures. Thanks topics covering:
to its clear style and didactic approach, this fascinating introduction
provides both scientists and engineers with insights into the “other • Foundations • Materials • Applications • Theory • Fabrication
side” of nanotechnology. Nanophotonics introduces students to important and timely
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concepts and provides scientists and engineers with a cutting-edge
reference. The book is intended for anyone who wishes to learn
about light-matter interactions on the nanoscale, as well as
applications of photonics for nanotechnology and
Introduction to nanobiotechnology. Written by an acknowledged leader in the field,
Nanotechnology this text provides an essential resource for those interested in the
CHARLES P. POOLE JR. University of South future of materials science and engineering, nanotechnology, and
Carolina, USA and FRANK J. OWENS ARDEC, photonics.
Energetics Material Laboratory, Picatiney, NJ,
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USA
Provides a broad practical overview of the
subject and gives researchers in different
areas an appreciation of developments in Nanoparticles
nanotechnology outside their own fields of From Theory to Application
expertise. GUNTER SCHMID, University of Essen, Germany
• Includes numerous examples, such as An introduction to the science of
applications in genetic engineering nanoparticles, from fundamental principles
• Extensively illustrated with high-quality illustrations, to aid to their use in novel applications.
understanding As a basis for understanding nanoparticle
• Merges both the physical and biological sciences in one practical behaviour, Nanoparticles firstly outlines the
volume principles of quantum size behaviour,
“...wonderful introductory overview...an invaluable nanoparticles architecture, formation of
interdisciplinary look at the science of miniaturization and semiconductor and metal nonoparticles. It
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• Single-electron devices
• Ultra dense recording media
Solid State Transformation and Heat • Bioelectronic devices and sensors
Treatment • Labeling of proteins, nucleic acids and other biomaterials
ROLAND WÜRSCHUM, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria and
With its clear structure and comprehensive coverage, backed by
JÖRG J. SCHNEIDER, Karl-Franzens-Universitt Graz, Graz, Austria numerous examples from the recent literature, this is a prime
The contributions to this book are a selection of the best papers reference for chemists and materials scientists working with and
presented at the EUROMAT symposium in Lausanne last year developing nanoparticle systems.
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and functionalities (e.g. optical, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
catalytic, etc.) of nanocomposite materials based on inorganic,
organic or biological nanoscaled building blocks.
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6 MATERIALS SCIENCE
Carbon Nanotubes The Chemistry of

Basic Concepts and Physical Nanomaterials
Properties
Synthesis, Properties and
STEPHANIE REICH, University of Cambridge, UK,
CHRISTIAN THOMSEN, JANINA MAULTZSCH, both
Applications, 2 Volumes
of Technical University of Berlin, Germany C. N. R. RAO, Nehru Centre for Advanced
Carbon nanotubes open up new perspectives Scientific Research, Bangalore, India,
ACHIM MÜLLER, Department of Inorganic
for various applications, such as Chemistry, University of Bielefeld, Germany
nanotransistors in circuits, for hydrogen and ANTHONY K. CHEETHAM, Materials
storage in fuel cells, as artificial muscles, or as Research Laboratory, University of
California, Santa Barbara, USA
an added reinforcement in alloys. Above all,
in the field of electronics these Newcomers to the exciting world of
macromolecules will one day replace silicon. nanoscience as well as those already
This text is an introduction to the concepts for handling and specialized in the field will find all their
investigating carbon nanotubes. Written for a wide scientific questions answered in this new book. The distinguished team
readership, each chapter consists of an instructive approach to the of editors have combined the expertise of leading
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comprehensible for physicists and chemists, while the latter enables this field. The authors cover the whole spectrum of
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includes for the first time ab initio theories on the physical characterization to application. New developments include
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nanocatalysis, nanolithography, nanomanipulation and
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Perspectives MATERIALS WORLD, JULY 2004
CHRISTOF M NIEMEYER, Professor of Chemistry 3527306862 February 2004 Hbk 761pp

at the University of Dortmund, Germany and
CHAD A MIRKIN, Professor of Chemistry and the
Director of the Institute for Nanotechnology
and the Center for Nanofabrication and
Molecular Self-Assembly, Northwestern Nanocomposite Science and
University in Evanston, USA
The possibility to exploit the structures and
Technology
PULICKEL M. AJAYAN and LINDA S. SCHADLER,
processes of biomolecules for novel functional both of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy,
materials, biosensors, bioelectronics and NY, USA and PAUL V. BRAUN, University of
medical applications has created the rapidly Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
growing field of nanobiotechnology. The book is designed as a broad “...will repay the thoughtful reader
survey of the field with each chapter describing in detail current and is to be recommended as a guide
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literature, covering the full scope of current and future developments. MATERIALS WORLD, VOL 12(2), FEB 2004
Divided into four main sections; Interphase Systems, Protein-based
Nanostructures, DNA-based Nanostructures and Nanoanalytics, this is In recent years, nanocomposites have
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who want to explore the fascinating world of nanobiotechnology. imagination of scientists and engineers alike.
Based on the simple premise that by using a wide range of building
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blocks with dimensions in the nonosize region, it is possible to
design and create new materials with unprecedented flexibility and
improvements in their physical properties. This book contains the
The Nano Micro Interface essence of this emerging technology, the underlying science and
Bringing the Nano and Micro Worlds Together motivation behind the design of these structures and the future,
particularly from the perspective of applications. It is intended to be
HANS-JÖRG FECHT, Materials Division, Faculty of Engineering, Ulm University,
Ulm, Germany and MATTHIAS WERNER, Deutsche Bank AG Berlin, Germany a reference handbook for future scientists and hence carries the basic
science and the fundamental engineering principles that lead to the
Functional nanostructures such as DNA computers, sensors, neural
fabrication and property evaluation of nonocomposite materials in
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different areas of materials science and technology.
their ‘bigger’ surroundings. Coming from the opposite direction,
microelectronics have experienced an unprecedented 3527303596 2003 Hbk 239pp
miniaturization drive in the last decade, pushing ever further down
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Nanomaterials by Severe Nanoelectronics and

Plastic Deformation Information Technology
Proceedings of the Conference, Advanced Electronic Materials and
Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Novel Devices
Deformation NANOSPD2, RAINER WASER, Forschungszentrum, Germany
December 9-13, 2002, Vienna, “... an outstanding compendium of
Austria information about an exciting new
Michael Zehetbauer, Institute of Materials field. Owing to its high quality and
Physics, University of Vienna and complete coverage of the many topics
RUSLAN Z. VALIEV, Institute of Physics of
Advanced materials, Ufa State Aviation Technical in this area, this well referenced book
University, Ufa, Russia will have a long and very useful life as
These proceedings of the “Second a primary text for students
International Conference on Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic experienced and new in
Deformation” review the enormous scientific avalanche that has nanoelectronics. It is a very impressive book.”
been developing in the field over recent years. A valuable resource PROFESSOR RICHARD SIEGEL, US NANO-INITIATIVE
for any scientist and engineer working in this emerging field of • Contains a CD-ROM with approximately 750 test problems to
nanotechnology. help readers adapt to the mathematical methods to distinct
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• Provides a state-of-the-art work for anyone looking for more
information on this field.
FORTHCOMING • Contributions are from over 40 recognized experts from
Nano-Architectured Materials international research centres and industry.
Fabrication, Control and Properties • Includes full-colour illustrations and images to enhance the
YANNICK CHAMPION, Centre d’ Etudes de Chimie Mtallurgique, Vitry-sur-
material.
Seine, France Primarily aimed at students of physics, electrical engineering and
This book identifies new nanometric architectures that would be of information technology, as well as students studying material
particular interest for applications and the technological route to reach science in their 3rd year and higher.
them. Nano-architectures of interest are for optical, electrical, magnetic, 3527403639 2003 Hbk 1002pp
mechanical properties and reactivity as well as for specific applications
such as catalysis and medical diagnostic and drug delivery. Nano-
architectures would be metals, alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors,
polymers or hybrids inorganic-polymers materials. The book places COMING SOON!
special emphasis on crucial technical aspects of the fabrication, the What is what in
control and the characterisation of complex nano-architectures. Nanoworld
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A Handbook on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
VICTOR E. BORISENKO, Belarusian State
COMING SOON! University and STEFANO OSSICINI
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia,
Nanophysics and Italy
Nanotechnology This introductory, reference handbook
An Introduction to Modern Concepts summarizes the terms and definitions,
in Nanoscience important phenomena, and regulations
EDWARD L. WOLF, Polytechnic University, discovered in the physics, chemistry,
Brooklyn, NY, USA technology, and application of
Providing the first self-contained nanostructures.
introduction to the physical concepts, • Including more than 1000 entries, arranged in alphabetical
techniques and applications of order
nanotechnology, this is of interest to readers
• Provides fast support in understanding “old” and new terms
grounded in college chemistry and physics.
of nanoscience and technology
As such, it is suitable for students and
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materials science and to research workers of varied backgrounds in definitions accompanies recommended second sources
the interdisciplinary areas that make up nanotechnology. The author (books, reviews, websites) for an extended study of a subject
covers the spectrum from the latest examples of nanoscale systems, • Each entry interprets the term or definition under
quantum concepts and effects, self-assembled nanosystems, consideration and briefly presents main features of the
manufacturing, scanning probe methods of observation and phenomena behind it
fabrication, to single-electron and molecular electronics. In so Ideal for answering questions related to unknown terms and
doing, he not only comprehensively presents the scientific definitions of undergraduate and Ph.D. students, when
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FORTHCOMING Multilayer Thin Films

Nanofabrication Towards Biomedical Sequential Assembly of
Applications Nanocomposite Materials
Materials and Methods GERO DECHER, Institut Charles Sadron,
Strasbourg, France, JOSEPH B. SCHLENOFF,
JOSEF HORMES, CHALLA KUMAR, both of Center for Advanced Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA
Microstructures & Devices, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA JEAN-MARIE LEHN
and CAROLA LEUSCHNER Pennington Biomedical Research Center,
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developed in the nanoregime towards the life sciences, in particular Materials scientists are often faced with the
biology, biotechnology and medicine. problem of modifying surfaces of objects, yet keeping their shape
Readers from materials science, engineering, chemistry, biology and and properties. This book provides a detailed survey on the new
medical backgrounds will find detailed accounts of the design and technology of adsorption from solution for the fabrication of
synthesis of nanomaterials and the tools and techniques involved in molecularly ordered multicomposite films in order to replace and
their production for applications in biology, biotechnology and expand on the well known Langmuir-Blodgett technology and to
medicine. open the field of molecular self-assembly to materials and
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biosciences.
The book is aimed at scientists who want to integrate several
different functional entities in a single device. It presents the
ALSO OF INTEREST... technique of layer-by-layer assembly as today’s most powerful key
technology, which is low cost, solution based, very robust and
Textures of Liquid Crystals already beginning to make the transition from academic research
INGO DIERKING, Department of Physics and into industrial mass production.
Astronomy, University of Manchester, UK
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This handbook is a unique compendium of
knowledge on all aspects of the texture of
liquid crystals. It not only provides detailed
information on texture formation and FORTHCOMING
determination, but also an in-depth Nanoscale Calibration Standards and
discussion of different characterization Methods
methods. With this book the experts as well Dimensional and Related Measurements in the Micro-
as graduate students entering the field get and Nanometer Range
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GÜNTER WILKENING, Prof. Dr., Director of the Department of Nano- and
the magnitude of colour images of liquid Micrometrology, PTB Braunschweig
crystals will make it a valuable hands-on-reference. These proceedings include peer-reviewed papers of contributions
3527307257 2003 Hbk 230pp for the NanoScale 2004 seminar (6th Seminar on Quantitative
Microscopy and 2nd Seminar on Nanoscale Calibration Standards
and Methods), at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB),
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peer-reviewed information exchanged between users in science and
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OLIVER GESCHKE, HENNING KLANK and PIETER software presented.
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Written on a non-specialist level by an
interdisciplinary team of chemists,
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Europe’s leading centres for microsystem Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites
research, the Danish Mikroelektronik
LUIGI NICOLAIS, Department of Materials Engineering and Production at
Centret (MIC), this is a concise practical the University of Naples “Federico II”, GIANFRANCO CAROTENUTO,
introduction to the subject. As such, the Institute of Composite Materials Technology at the National Research
book is the first to focus on analytical Council in Naples.
applications, providing life and analytical scientists, biotechnologists The only book to provide a thorough coverage of the fundamentals
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• silicon micromachining sensors, hydrogen storage systems, etc.
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• Includes extensive lists of references on the topics covered, to assist
The text is backed by a chapter devoted to troubleshooting, as well
in further research
as a glossary.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE 9
Polymer Handbook
ESSENTIAL
2 Volume Set, Fourth Edition
J. BRANDRUP, EDMUND H. IMMERGUT,
ERIC A. GRULKE, A. ABE and DANIEL, R. BLOCH
Encyclopedia of
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MATERIALS SCIENCE 11
Late Transition Metal

Biopolymers Polymerization Catalysis
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PUBLISHING SOON! MACROMOLEULAR

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POLYMERS AND PLASTICS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Macromolecules Containing Metal and

THE DEFINITIVE WORK IN
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One-Dimensional Metals FORTHCOMING

Conjugated Polymers, Organic Bulk Crystal Growth of Electronic, Optical
Crystals, Carbon Nanotubes and Optoelectronic Materials
SIEGMAR ROTH, Max Planck Institute for Solid PETER CAPPER, BAE Systems Ltd, UK
State Research, Stuttgart, Germany and DAVID
CARROLL, Department of Physics, Wake Forest A valuable, timely book for the crystal growth community, written
University, Winston-Salem, N.C., USA by one of the most respected members in the field.
Low-dimensional solids are of fundamental • Covers all the important materials from silicon through the III-V
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anisotropic properties. Written not only for diamonds
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important concepts behind their physics France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Switzerland,
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dimensional systems as well as discussing their present and
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emerging applications in molecular scale electronics.
This second edition has been completely revised to include the
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TEXT
applications. Written in a lively style, the book contains several
cartoons to bolster scientific facts with humorous, memorable Electroceramics
images. Materials, Properties, Applications,
Chemists, polymer and materials scientists as well as students will Second Edition
find this book a very readable introduction to the solid-state physics A. J. MOULSON and J. M. HERBERT, University of
of electronic materials. Leeds, UK
3527307494 February 2004 Hbk 264pp Electroceramics: Materials, Properties,

Applications, Second Edition provides a
comprehensive treatment of the many
aspects of ceramics and their electrical
Electronic Correlation Mapping from Finite applications. The Second Edition has been
to Extended Systems fully revised and updated, building on the
JAMAL BERAKDAR, Max-Planck-Institute, Halle, Germany foundation of the earlier book, constituting
This self-contained work is a coherent presentation of the quantum as an invaluable textbook for materials
theory of correlated few-particle excitations in electronic systems. science students, as well as providing as a concise text for all those
working in the growing field of electroceramics.
Whilst the first volume introduces the basic theoretical concepts and
0471497487 2003 Pbk 576pp
tools for dealing with many-body excited states, the second presents
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an up-to-date selection of possible applications such as quantum
dots and transport in finite systems.
This timely book, written by an outstanding young researcher who
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welcomed from solid state physicists, materials scientists as well as Ferroelectricity – The Fundamentals Collection
the wider research community. JULIO A. GONZALO, Departamento de Fisica de Materiales, Universidad
3527403507 October 2004 Hbk 250pp Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, BASILIO JIMÉNEZ DIAZ, Research Director
ICMM, Madrid, Spain
This indispensable collection of seminal papers on ferroelectricity
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ESSENTIAL applied research. Containing historic contributions from renowned
Crystal Growth Technology authors, this book presents developments in an area of science that
HANS J. SCHEEL, SCHEEL CONSULTING, is still rapidly growing. Although primarily aimed at physicists,
Groenstrasse, Switzerland, TSUGUO FUKUDA, materials scientists, electrical and electronic engineers, this will also
Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for be of use to students as well as newcomers to the field.
Advanced Materials, Tohoku University, Japan
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This title presents, for the first time, a complete
survey of this important and interdisciplinary
field. The book contains twenty-nine
contributions from leading crystal COMING SOON
technologists covering the following topics: Polar Oxides
• General aspects of crystal growth Properties, Characterization and Imaging
technology RAINER WASER, Institute of Solid State Research, Research Centre Jülich,
• Silicon Germany
• Compound semiconductors More than twenty authors from worldwide leading research
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SEMI-CONDUCTORS
Nitride Semiconductors physica status solidi (c) –

Handbook on Materials and Devices conferences and critical
PIERRE RUTERANA, ESCTM-CRISMAT, France, reviews
MARTIN ALBRECHT, University of Erlangen,
Germany, JORG NEUGEBAUER, Fritz-Haber-
Proceedings E-MRS 2003 Fall
Institut der MPG, Germany Meeting Symposia A and C, Warsaw,
Ceramic semiconductors based on nitrides Poland 15-19 September 2003
are currently the subject of research due to MAREK GODLEWSKI and JACEK KOSSUT
their optical and electronic characteristics. physica status solidi – conferences and critical
This collection of review articles provides a reviews publishes conference proceedings,
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topic, on both a high and current level. It specialized topical workshops as well as
offers information on the physical basics as collections of topical reviews on various areas of current solid state
well as the latest results in a compact yet physics research. This book provides the following state-of-the-art
comprehensive manner. The contributions cover the physical topics:
processes involved in manufacture, from semiconductor growth, via • Physical properties III-V semiconductors
their atomic structures and the related characteristics right up to
• Growth and Characterization of wide band-gap semiconductors
future industrial applications. A highly pertinent book for anyone
working in applied materials research or the semiconductor industry. • Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and Metal Organic Vapour Phase
Epitaxiy (MOVPE)
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• Self-assembled semiconductor nanostructures
3527405046 March 2004 Hbk 240pp
Mesoscopic Electronics in
Solid State Nanostructures
THOMAS HEINZEL, University of Freiburg,
Semiconductors for Micro- and
Germany Nanotechnology
This text treats electronic transport in the JAN G. KORVINK and ANDREAS GREINER, both of IMTEK, University of
regime where conventional textbook models Freiburg, Germany
are no longer applicable, including the effect This textbook emphasizes a system-oriented view of semiconductor
of electronic phase coherence, energy physics for applications in microsystem technology, giving a more
quantization, electron-electron interactions, hands-on approach to semiconductor physics and so avoiding
and spin in the mesoscopic regime. The overloading the student with mathematical formulas not essential
book also provides an overview of for their studies.
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actual experimental techniques. With a
number of examples and problems with solutions, this is an ideal
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Molecular Semiconductors
An Introduction
JOHN DE MELLO, Department of Chemistry,
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MICHAEL HALLS, Cavendish Laboratory,
Semiconductor Lasers Cambridge, UK
HONG K. CHOI, Kopin Corporation, USA
The field of organic semiconductors
Long-Wavelength Infrared Semiconductor concerns the optical, physical, and electronic
Lasers provides a comprehensive review of properties of conjugated polymeric
the current status of semiconductor materials. These materials have attracted
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It includes three topics not covered in any potential application in a wide variety of
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SEMI-CONDUCTORS SUPERCONDUCTORS
Kinetic Processes Superconductivity

Crystal Growth, Diffusion, and Phase Fundamentals and Applications,
Transformations in Materials 2nd Edition
KENNETH A. JACKSON, University of Arizona, WERNER BUCKEL and REINHOLD KLEINER, both
Tucson, AZ, USA of University of Tübingen, Germany.
In this advanced textbook, the US expert on This is the second English edition of what
crystal growth and semiconductor materials has become one of the definitive works on
brings decades of experience in teaching to superconductivity in German – currently in
new generations of scientists and engineers. its sixth edition. Comprehensive and easy to
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approaches to advanced understanding, the especially with the non-specialist in mind.
author teaches the reader to learn, The authors, both long-term experts in this
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semiconductor materials for modern structural and functional describing the various phenomena connected with the
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Kinetic Processes offers a wealth of knowledge for materials scientists, and examples for modern applications. This new edition pays
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diboride and the current developments in this field. In addition, a
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compounds where superconductivity has been observed in
experiments, together with their major characteristics.
Thin-Film Crystalline Silicon A ‘must-have’ for students and graduates currently studying physics
Solar Cells or materials sciences.
Physics and Technology 3527403493 August 2004 Hbk 450pp
ROLF BRENDEL, Head of Thermosensorics and
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This introduction to the physics of silicon High Temperature
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reviewing and discussing the current status Materials
of the important technology. An analysis of
Fundamentals – Processing –
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Properties Control – Application
cells is given as well as a full set of analytical
models. This is the first comprehensive treatment of light trapping Aspects
techniques for the enhancement of the optical absorption in thin GERNOT KRABBES and GÜNTER FUCHS, both of
Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials
silicon films. Focusing on the physical background as well as the Research, Dresden, Germany, WOLF-RÜDIGER
technical details of the technology, this book provides a ‘must-have’ CANDERS, HARDO MAY and RYSZARD PALKA, all
overview for beginners as well as an up-to-date look at the state-of- of Technical University Carlo-Wilhelmina at
the-art for experts. Brunswick, Brunswick, Germany
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With its comprehensive review of the
current knowledge and future requirements
in the field, this book presents all the features of bulk high
temperature superconducting materials.
FORTHCOMING
Starting from physical and chemical fundamentals, the authors
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Semiconductors thoroughly working out the characteristic properties of bulk
SADAO ADACHI, Gunma University, Kiryu-shi, Japan superconductors in contrast to long conductors and films. They also
This book will provide information on semiconductor material provide a wide range of specific materials characteristics with
properties and in particular, the systematization of Group-IV, III-V respect to future applications. The authors are international leading
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as materials science. latest developments and is therefore of utmost interest for engineers
Authored by a highly-respected member of the field with extensive and scientists working in this field.
experience of conveying such topics to a wider audience, this will be 3527403833 December 2004 Hbk 200pp
a valuable reference to both graduates and experienced practitioners
in the fields of materials science, electrical engineering, solid-state
electronics, as well as those involved in semiconductor development
for the telecommunications industry.
0470090324 March 2005 Hbk 400pp
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SUPERCONDUCTORS
FORTHCOMING
The SQUID Handbook Magnetic Superconductors
JOHN CLARKE, Physics Department,
ALEXANDRE BUZDIN, CPMOH, University Bordeaux I, France and
University of California, Berkeley, USA
MIODRAG KULIC, University of Augsburg, Germany
and ALEX I. BRAGINSKI,
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany In this book, the authors provide an excellent survey of theoretical
This two-volume handbook offers aspects of magnetic superconductors, developing a comprehensive
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device fundamentals, design, conduction electrons.
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Intended to bridge the gap between fundamentals and temperatures as well as heterostructures of magnetic
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textbook reference for graduate students and for Written by well-known experts in condensed matter theory starting
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Written by editors with excellent scientific achievements
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in SQUID research, volumes 1 and 2 are available
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COMING SOON
Volume 1 Proceedings of the International Workshop
Fundamentals and Technology of SQUIDs on Nitride Semiconductors, Vols. 1 and 2
and SQUID Systems JAMAL BERAKDAR, Max-Planck-Institute, Halle, Germany
The first volume presents the theory of SQUIDs, their This self-contained work is a coherent presentation of the quantum
fabrication from low- and high-temperature theory of correlated few-particle excitations in electronic systems.
superconductors, the necessary readout electronics, and the Divided into two volumes, the first volume introduces the basic
design and performance of practical direct current and theoretical concepts and tools for dealing with excited many-body
radio-frequency SQUIDs. It concludes with an overview of states and the second presents an up-to-date selection of possible
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Volume 2 contained work aimed not only at materials scientists and solid-state
physicists but also to the wider research community.
Applications
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The second volume is devoted to applications. It starts with
an important aspect of the analysis of measured magnetic
signals generated by current sources (the inverse problem),
and includes several chapters devoted to various areas of physica status solidi (c),
application, namely biomagnetism (research on and conferences and critical
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extremely weak signals, for example electromagnetic
radiation and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Proceedings of the Third
International Conference on
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Magnetic and Superconducting
Materials Monastir, Tunisia, 1-4
September 2003
The SQUID Handbook SET ABDELWAHEB CHEIKHROUHOU, Faculte des
3527404112 February 2005 600pp Sciences de Sfax, Tunisia
The Third International Conference on
Magnetic and Superconducting Materials
(MSM’03) was held in Monastir, Tunisia, 1-4
September 2003. The aim of the conference was to review, assess and
share information on the most recent scientific and technological
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considerable industrial, technological and academic importance.
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SENSORS
Introducing the new Advanced Micro

and Nano Systems Series!
Enabling CMOS-MEMS
Technologies for HENRY BALTES & CHRISTOFER
HIEROLD, ETH Zürich, Zürich,
MEMS and Switzerland, OLIVER BRAND,
Nanodevices Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta, USA, GARY K. FEDDER
HENRY BALTES & CHRISTOFER Carnegie Mellon University,
HIEROLD, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Pittsburg, USA, JAN G. KORVINK
Switzerland, OLIVER BRAND, IMTEK, Freiburg, Germany and
Georgia Institute of Technology, OSAMU TABATA, Kyoto
Atlanta, USA, GARY K. FEDDER University, Kyoto, Japan
Carnegie Mellon University,
Pittsburg, USA, JAN G. KORVINK The second volume in the
IMTEK, Freiburg, Germany and Advanced Micro and Nano
OSAMU TABATA, Kyoto University, Systems (AMN) series. Includes
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The first volume in the Advanced Micro and Nano
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Sensors Update
Sensors Update ensures that you stay at the cutting edge of the field. Built upon the series
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JAN G. KORVINK, IMTEK, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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SENSORS STRUCTURAL MATERIALS/INDUSTRIAL/EXPLOSIVES
COMING SOON
Sensors Applications
Meeting the growing need for
Solidification and Crystallization
comprehensive information on the DIETER M. HERLACH
capabilities, potentials and limitations of This book edited by Dieter Herlach, a leading scientist at the
modern sensor systems, Sensors German Aerospace Center, Cologne, is based on a symposium held
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materials for the creation of advanced liquids. The materials of interest range from metals and their alloys
sensors and their implementation in the over semiconductors and isolators to organic substances. Both
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building control, health care,
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automobiles, aerospace, environmental
technology and household appliances.
Volume 1, Sensors in Manufacturing FORTHCOMING

HANS KURT, Tönshoff Institute of Production Engineering, University of
Hannover, Germany and ICHIRO INASAKI, Faculty of Science &
Nucleation Theory and Applications
Technology, Keio University, Japan JURN SCHMELZER, University of Rostock, Germany
3527295585 2001 Hbk 416pp An overview of recent developments in the field involving work
carried out and discussed over the last four years.
Volume 2, Sensors in Intelligent Buildings
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Volume 3, Sensors in Medicine and Health Care nucleation theory, diamonds from vitreous carbon, phenomena in
P. AKE OEBERG, University of Linkoeping, Sweden, TATSUO TOGAWA,
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FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS OPTICS
Functional Hybrid Materials

PEDRO GOMEZ-ROMERO, Materials Science
Handbook of Optical
Institute Barcelona (CSIC), Barcelona, Spain, Systems
CLÉMENT SANCHEZ, Université Pierre et Marie The state-of-the-art full-coloured
Curie, Paris, France
handbook gives in six volumes a
Functional Hybrid Materials consist of both comprehensive introduction to the
organic and inorganic components, principles and the practice of
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desirable properties and functionalities. Here, of optical systems and lens design.
a team of highly renowned experts gives an Written by reputed industrial experts in
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with the final volume, and six volume set, publishing in
An Introduction to Surface Analysis by XPS September 2007.
and AES
JOHN F. WATTS University of Surrey, UK and JOHN WOLSTENHOLME, Volume 1:
Thermo VG Scientific, East Grinstead, UK Fundamentals of Technical Optics
An Introduction to Surface Analysis by Electron Spectroscopy is a clear HERBERT GROSS, Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen, Germany
and accessible introduction to the key spectroscopic techniques used 3527403779 Feb 2005 Hbk 700pp
in surface analysis. Focusing on the two most popular surface
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3527403787 Feb 2005 Hbk 600pp
Organosilicon Chemistry V Full Set 3527403825 6 Volumes

Due September 2007 3600pp Hbk
From Molecules to Materials
NORBERT AUNER, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of
Frankfurt, Germany, JOHANN WEIS, Consortium of Electrochemical
Industry GmbH, Munich, Germany
Never change a winning team Handbook of Plastic Optics
The fifth volume in this renowned series retains the established and STEFAN BÄUMER, Philips Inc., Netherlands
successful concept of the previous volumes. Leading experts from Introducing the only book to describe in
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Includes chapters on:
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From Cell Biology to Artificial Organs • Materials
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SURFACE AND COLLOID CHEMISTRY
Colloids and Colloid Surfactants and Interfacial

Assemblies Phenomena,
Synthesis, Modification, Organization 3rd Edition
and Utilization of Colloid Particles MILTON J. ROSEN, Director of the Surfactant
FRANK CARUSO, University of Melbourne, Research Institute at Brooklyn College of the
Australia City University of New York.
Written by outstanding experts in the This book is the premier text on the
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developments in the synthesis, modification, The third edition has been completely
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assemblies derived from colloid particles and some applications for applications), and dynamic surface tension (an important interfacial
colloids are shown. property not covered in the first two editions).
This unique account of colloid science will be of interest to a broad, • Clearly explains the mechanisms by which surfactants operate in
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Surface and Thin Film Analysis

TEXT A Compendium of Principles, Instrumentation,
Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry and Applications
RICHARD PASHLEY, Australian National University HENNING BUBERT & HOLGER JENETT, both of the Institute of
Spectrochemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Dortmund, Germany
Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry is a long-awaited, broad
The development and quality assurance of such high-tech materials
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as semiconductors or biopolymers demand special analytical
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With carefully structured chapters, starting with learning

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Applications
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Group), Bracknell, UK
optimization of complex multi-component heterogeneous catalysts
This text meets the need for a comprehensive survey of surfactants and electrocatalysts, while also analyzing its capabilities and
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ITAMAR WILLNER and EUGENII KATZ, both of The Hebrew University of ANDREAS ZÜTTEL, Department of Physics,
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ARNOLD M. KOSEVICH, Institute for Low Temperature Physics and
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Flow and Transport in Porous Media and
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Fractured Rock
MUHAMMAD SAHIMI, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
An established, highly successful handbook providing problems
Modern Cyclophane dealing with flow of fluids in porous media, ranging from packed
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ROLF GLEITER, University of Heidelberg, aquifers. It has become one of the standard references of the field.
Germany and HENNING HOPF Technical
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Rolf Gleiter and Henning Hopf present an • porous media problems
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synthesis and material science
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X-Rays, Neutrons and Muons
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Material Characterization
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WALTER E. FISCHER, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Villigen, Switzerland
This is not only an extremely valuable up-to-date source of Aiming elementary particles at surfaces and observing the result in
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stereoselective synthesis, materials science, and biorganic chemistry. century. But recently, a number of much more exotic, subatomic
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they complement each other for 21st century materials
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Materials V The Art of Scientific Writing
JOEL S. MILLER, Department of Chemistry, Salt From Student Reports to Professional
Lake City, UT, MARC DRILLON, Director of Publications in Chemistry and Related
Research, CNRS, Inst. de Physique et Chimie des
Materiaux de Strasbourg Fields, 2nd, Completely Revised Edition
Magnetic behaviour, once thought to be HANS F. EBEL, CLAUS BLIEFERT, University of
Applied Sciences Munster, Germany and
mature, has gained a new momentum as it WILLIAM E. RUSSEY
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This new edition has been completely revised to reflect dramatic
The Physics of Granular Media changes in communication over the past 15 years. The primary
HAYE HINRICHSEN, University of Würzburg, Germany and DIETRICH E. emphasis is on writing techniques, accurate expression, adherence to
WOLF, University of Duisburg, Germany.
accepted standards, and above all clarity, but the authors also
This new reference provides quick access to the current level of venture into communication technology and organizational as well
knowledge, containing high-level review articles covering recent as ethical aspects of science.
developments in the field of granular media from the viewpoints of
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applied, experimental, and theoretical physics.
The authors represent different directions of research in the field,
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A must-have for advanced researchers and specialists as well as a Extended Edition
useful starting point for anyone entering this rapidly expanding PETER BAMFIELD, Industry Consultant, Penarth, UK
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This book is designed to help guide younger
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An Introduction to the Optical Spectroscopy time. This second edition has seen complete
revision of the text, together with the
of Inorganic Solids inclusion of new material to reflect the change in corporate
JOSE SOLÉ, LUISA BAUSA and DANIEL JAQUE, all of University of Madrid,
Spain
landscape after various takeovers and fusions within the chemical
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This practical guide to spectroscopy and inorganic materials meets information technology and its uses for science and knowledge
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