Wave Scattering from Rough Surfaces (Springer Series on Wave Phenomena)

Wave Scattering from Rough Surfaces (Springer Series on Wave Phenomena) Wave Scattering From Rough Surfaces deals with a theory that has many important practical applications. The monograph considers the subject by using the concept of scattering amplitude, which allows one to simplify theoretical constructions and, more importantly, to consider different approaches within a single theoretical [...]

Metal Clusters at Surfaces: Structure, Quantum Properties, Physical Chemistry (Springer Series in Cluster Physics)

Metal Clusters at Surfaces: Structure, Quantum Properties, Physical Chemistry (Springer Series in Cluster Physics) Numerous experiments and calculations have shown that isolated metal clusters possess many interesting features, quite different from those known from surface and solid- state physics or from atomic and molecular physics. The technological exploitation of these new properties, e.g. in miniature [...]

Metallurgical and Ceramic Protective Coatings

Metallurgical and Ceramic Protective Coatings Surface engineering is an increasingly important field and consequently those involved need to be aware of the vast range of technologies available to modify surfaces. This text provides an up-to-date, authoritative exposition of the major condensed phase methods used for producing metallurgical and ceramic coatings. Each method is discussed thoroughly [...]

Beam Effects, Surface Topography, and Depth Profiling in Surface Analysis

Beam Effects, Surface Topography, and Depth Profiling in Surface Analysis Written as a tutorial guide for newcomers to the field of surface analysis, this work is the first book ever published to feature photon, electron, and ion beam effects and beam damage to solids during surface and near-surface analysis and depth profiling. This introductory text [...]

Surface-Active Processes in Materials (Ceramic Transactions, Vol. 101)

Surface-Active Processes in Materials (Ceramic Transactions, Vol. 101) The chemical and structural makeup of materials’ surfaces play a major role in their environmental stability and reactivity. No one has done more to understand the mechanisms that control the surface reactivity of glasses than Larry L. Hench. The goal of this symposium, held in his honor, [...]

Fractography: Observing, Measuring and Interpreting Fracture Surface Topography

Fractography: Observing, Measuring and Interpreting Fracture Surface Topography Fracture surfaces are produced when a solid breaks. The appearance of the surface, particularly the topography, depends on both the type of material broken and the conditions under which it was broken, such as stress, temperature, or environment. Fractography describes the ways of studying these surfaces. Coverage [...]

Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing

Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing This book covers all aspects of physical vapor deposition (PVD) process technology from the characterizing and preparing the substrate material, through deposition processing and film characterization, to post-deposition processing. The emphasis of the book is on the aspects of the process flow that are critical to economical deposition [...]

Adhesion Promotion Techniques: Technological Applications (Materials Engineering)

Adhesion Promotion Techniques: Technological Applications (Materials Engineering) Presents the state of the art in improving bond strength between different materials for many manufacturing processes. The text explores up-to-date, high-quality adhesion technologies for a wide variety of materials, explaining current capabilities of adhesion promotion for both students and seasoned researchers. It reviews the suitable chemistry or [...]

Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing

Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing Timely, authoritative, pedagogically consistent— a valuable professional resource and a superior didactic tool. Authored by two internationally respected pioneers in the field, this book offers a fully integrated, pedagogically consistent presentation of the fundamental physics and chemistry of partially ionized, chemically reactive, low-pressure plasmas and their roles in [...]

On the Surface of Things: Images of the Extraordinary in Science

On the Surface of Things: Images of the Extraordinary in Science How many electrons can dance on the head of a pin? What do DNA strands look like when chased by an electrical charge? A rare collaboration between artist and scientist explores the hidden visual splendor of scientific phenomena. MIT photographer Felice Frankel finds startling [...]