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  • Confocal Scanning Optical Microscopy and Related Imaging Systemsby Gordon S. Kino; Timothy R. Corle

    Elsevier 1996; US$ 141.00

    This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning optical microscopy for scientists and engineers. The book concentrates mainly on two instruments: the Confocal Scanning Optical Microscope (CSOM), and the Optical Interference Microscope (OIM). A comprehensive discussion of the theory and design of the Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) is also given. The text discusses the practical aspects of building a confocal scanning optical microscope or optical interference microscope, and the applications of these microscopes to phase imaging, biological imaging, and semiconductor inspection and metrology.A comprehensive theoretical discussion of the depth and transverse resolution is given with emphasis placed on... more...

  • Hume-Rothery Rules for Structurally Complex Alloy Phasesby Uichiro Mizutani

    CRC Press 2010; US$ 89.95

    Written by Uichiro Mizutani, a renowned authority on Hume-Rothery rules, this book focuses on the stability mechanism of structurally complex phases, beginning with the history, development, and final approach to the goal. It begins with a description of the history of the establishment of the Hume-Rothery rules from 1920s to 1930s and introduces basic theories for allow phase stability. The author describes the long-lasting controversial issues regarding the rules, examining the questions that have been solved and those that have not. more...

  • The Material Worldby Rodney Cotterill

    Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 43.00

    A beautifully illustrated account of matter from the individual atom to the living organism. more...

  • Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainabilityby David S. Ginley; David Cahen

    Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 79.00

    Understand the fundamental science behind the range of energy options currently open to us and their relationship to the environment. more...

  • Determination of Organic Compounds in Natural and Treatedby T.R. Crompton

    Spon Press 1999; US$ 360.00

    This book is an essential reference for analytical chemists working for the water utilities, professionals in public or private regulatory agencies, and for environmental and analytical consultants. more...

  • Computer Modelling of Concrete Mixturesby Joe Dewar

    Spon Press 1999; US$ 200.00

    This book discusses how computer-based systems can help predict the composition of trial mixes. The author has spent 20 years developing systems which can save both time and money. more...

  • Chemical Admixtures for Concreteby Roger Rixom; Noel Mailvaganam

    Spon Press 1999; US$ 210.00

    The book surveys recent developments in admixture technology, explaining the mechanisms by which admixtures produce their effects, the various types of admixtures available, their selection and use. more...

  • Antioxidative Stabilization Of Polymersby Y. A. Shlyapnikov; S. G. Kiryushkin; A. P. Mar'in

    CRC Press 1996; US$ 199.95

    This monograph proceeds from a need to understand why the properties of polymers change, what can be done to avoid their degradation and how their performance can be maintained over a longer lifespan. It explains how the addition of antioxidants can inhibit or retard the degradation process. more...

  • Precast Concreteby M. Levitt

    Spon Press 1982; US$ 240.00

    This book provides a general treatise covering precast concrete as a whole. It gives a comprehensive account of materials, properties, manufacture and usage. Materials, processes, mix-designs, accelerated curing, performance, durablility and more...

  • Applied Solid Mechanicsby A.S. Tooth; J. Spence

    Spon Press 1988; US$ 560.00

    Proceedings of the Second Applied Solid Mechanics Conference, Glasgow, UK, 7-8 April 1987. more...