Handbook of Nanophysics

<p>Covering the key theories tools and techniques of this dynamic field <strong>Handbook of Nanophysics: Principles and Methods</strong> elucidates the general theoretical principles and measurements of nanoscale systems. Each peer-reviewed chapter contains a broad-based introduction and enhances understanding of the state-of-the-art scientific content through fundamental equations and illustrations some in color. </p><p>This volume explores the theories involved in nanoscience. It also discusses the properties of nanomaterials and nanosystems including superconductivity thermodynamics nanomechanics and nanomagnetism. In addition leading experts describe basic processes and methods such as atomic force microscopy STM-based techniques photopolymerization photoisomerization soft x-ray holography and molecular imaging.</p><p>Nanophysics brings together multiple disciplines to determine the structural electronic optical and thermal behavior of nanomaterials; electrical and thermal conductivity; the forces between nanoscale objects; and the transition between classical and quantum behavior. Facilitating communication across many disciplines this landmark publication encourages scientists with disparate interests to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and incorporate the theory and methodology of other areas into their work.</p>