News 12/2012 Physics B. Aktaş, F. Mikailzade, Gebze Institute of A. Avella, F. Mancini, Università degli Studi di B. E. Baaquie, National University of Singapore, Technology, Turkey (Eds) Salerno, Baronissi (SA), Italy (Eds) Singapore Nanostructured Materials for Strongly Correlated Systems The Theoretical Foundations of Magnetoelectronics Numerical Methods Quantum Mechanics This book provides an up-to-date review of This volume presents, for the very first time, an The Theoretical Foundations of Quantum Me- nanometer-scale magnetism and focuses on the exhaustive collection of those modern numerical chanics addresses fundamental issues that are not investigation of the basic properties of magne- methods specifically tailored for the analysis of discussed in most books on quantum mechanics. tic nanostructures. It describes a wide range of Strongly Correlated Systems. Many novel mate- physical aspects together with theoretical and rials, with functional properties emerging from Features experimental methods. A broad overview of the macroscopic quantum behaviors at the frontier of 7 Introduces the Quantum Principle, which en- latest developments in this emerging and fasci- modern research in physics, chemistry and ma- codes the entire theoretical construction of quan- nating field of nanostructured materials is given terial science, belong to this class of systems. Any tum mechanics 7 Explains the counter-intuitive with emphasis on the practical understanding and technique is presented in great detail by its own construction of the nature of the mathematical operation of submicron devices based on nanos- inventor or by one of the world-wide recognized techniques required to solve quantum mechanics tructured magnetic materials. main contributors. equations 7 Clarifies the implicit meaning of the symbols and operations of quantum mechanics Features Features and leads to a deeper understanding of its foun- 7 Combines theoretical and experimental me- 7 First book on numerical methods for strongly dations 7 A new theoretical framework based thods 7 Supports practical understanding and correlated systems 7 Collection of modern on the interplay of empirical and trans-empirical operation of submicron magnetic devices 7 In- numerical methods specifically tailored for the aspects of quantum mechanics is developed to cludes a chapter on magnetic nanoparticle hyper- simulation of strongly correlated systems presen- explain the paradoxes of quantum mechanics thermia treatment of tumours ted 7 Didactical presentation of the numerical 7 All the discussions are carried out at a rigorous methods for condensed matter physics 7 Gives level employing the mathematics of quantum Contents the numerical basis for the design of novel ma- mechanics From Magneto- to Spin Dynamics in Magnetic terials with functional properties emerging from Heterosystems.- Spin-Transfer Torque Effects macroscopic quantum behaviors at the frontier Contents in Single-Crystalline Nanopillars.- Origin of of modern research in physics, chemistry and Preface.- Acknowledgments.- 1 Synopsis.- 2 The Ferromagnetism in Co-implanted ZnO.- Magnetic materials science Quantum Entity and Quantum Mechanics.- 3 Characterization of Exchange Coupled Ultrathin Quantum Mechanics: Empirical and Trans-em- Magnetic Multilayers by Ferromagnetic Resonance Contents pirical.- 4 Degree of Freedom F; State space V.- 5 Technique.- Characterization of Antiferromagne- Lanczos and Finite Temperature Lanczos.- Den- Operators.- 6 Density matrix; Entangled states.- 7 tic/Ferromagnetic Perovskite Oxide Superlattices.- sity Matrix Renormalization Group.- Variational Quantum indeterminacy.- 8 Quantum Superpo- Half-Metallic and Magnetic Silicon Nanowires Monte Carlo (VMC).- Gaussian Quantum Monte sition.- 9 Quantum Theory of Measurement.- 10 Functionalized by Transition Metal Atoms.- Ma- Carlo.- Auxiliary Field Monte Carlo.- Stochastic The Stern-Gerlach experiment.- 11 The Feynman gnetic and Magneto-Resistive Properties of Thin Series Expansion (SSE).- Worm Algorithm.- Loop Path Integral.- 12 Conclusions.- Glossary of Films Patterned by Self-Assembling Polystyrene Algorithm.- Continuous Time Quantum Monte Terms.- List of Symbols.- References.- Index. Nanospheres.- Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperther- Carlo (CTQMC).- Hirsch - Fye Quantum Monte mia Treatment of Tumours. Carlo (HFQMC). Fields of interest Quantum Physics; Mathematical Physics; Quan- Fields of interest Fields of interest tum Optics Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Nanotechnology; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Nanoscale Science and Technology Mathematical Methods in Physics Target groups Upper undergraduate Target groups Target groups Research Research Product category Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Product category Product category Monograph Monograph Due March 2013 Due January 2013 Due February 2013 2013. 210 p. 205 illus., 35 in color. (Springer Series in 2013. 250 p. 108 illus., 6 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 175) Hardcover Solid-State Sciences, Volume 176) Hardcover 2013. X, 328 p. 75 illus., 43 in color. Hardcover 7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,50 7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,50 7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 93,50 7 € 99,95 | £90.00 7 € 99,95 | £90.00 7 € 69,95 | £62.99 ISBN 978-3-642-34957-7 ISBN 978-3-642-35105-1 ISBN 978-1-4614-6223-1 9<HTOGPC=dejfhh> 9<HTOGPC=dfbafb> 9<HTMERB=egccdb> 63 Physics springer.com/NEWSonline K. Balzer, University of Hamburg, Germany; G. Bracco, University of Genoa, Italy; B. Holst, R. J. Bushby, University of Leeds, UK; S. M. Kelly, M. Bonitz, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, University of Bergen, Norway (Eds) M. O‘Neill, University of Hull, UK (Eds) Germany Surface Science Techniques Liquid Crystalline Nonequilibrium Green‘s The book describes the experimental techniques Semiconductors Function Approach to employed to study surfaces and interfaces. Materials, properties and applications Inhomogeneous Systems The emphasis is on the experimental method. Therefore all chapters start with an introduction This is an exciting stage in the development of This research monograph provides a pedagogical of the scientific problem, the theory necessary to organic electronics. It is no longer an area of and self-contained introduction to non-equilib- understand how the technique works and how to purely academic interest as increasingly real rium quantum particle dynamics for inhomoge- understand the results. Descriptions of real experi- applications are being developed, some of which neous systems, up to and including a survey of mental setups, experimental results at different are beginning to come on-stream. Areas that have recent breakthroughs pioneered by the authors systems are given to show both the strength and already been commercially developed or which are and other groups. The theoretical approach is the limits of the technique. In a final part the under intensive development include organic light based on real-time Green’s functions (Keldysh new developments and possible extensions of the emitting diodes (for flat panel displays and solid Green’s functions), directly solving the two-time techniques are presented. The included techniques state lighting), organic photovoltaic cells, organic Kadanoff-Baym equations (KBE). This field has provide microscopic as well as macroscopic infor- thin film transistors (for smart tags and flat panel seen a rapid development over the last decade, mation. They cover most of the techniques used in displays) and sensors. Within the family of organic with new applications emerging in plasma physics, surface science. electronic materials, liquid crystals are relative semiconductor optics and transport, nuclear mat- newcomers. The first electronically conducting ter and high-energy physics. Features liquid crystals were reported in 1988 but already a 7 Gives a concise presentation of surface analyti- substantial literature has developed. Features cal techniques and their applications 7 Contains 7 First monographical account of this to- also the latest developments of surface analytical Feature pic 7 Both self-contained and state-of-the techniques 7 Useful for students and newcomers 7 First book on liquid crystalline semiconductors art 7 Authored by leading researchers in the field in the field of surface science and nanoscience Contents Contents Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Charge Transport in Part I Introduction.- Quantum Many-Particle Macroscopic Techniques.- Optical Techniques.- Liquid Crystalline Semiconductors.- 3 Columnar Systems out of Equilibrium.- Part II Theory.- X-ray Techniques.- Neutral Particle Techniques.- Liquid Crystalline Semiconductors.- 4 Synthesis Nonequilibrium Green`s Functions.- Part III Charged Particle Techniques.- Scanning Probe of Columnar Liquid Crystals.- 5 Charge Transport Computational Methods.- Representations of the Techniques. in Reactive Mesogens and Liquid Crystal Polymer Nonequilibrium Green`s Function.- Computation Networks.- 6 Optical Properties of Liquid Crys- of Equilibrium States and Time-Propatation.- Part Fields of interest tals.- 7 Organic Light-Emitting diodes (OLEDs) IV Applications for Inhomogeneous Systems.- Lat- Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Measu- and OLEDs with Polarised Emission.- 8 Liquid tice Systems.- Non-Lattics Systems.- Conclusion rement Science and Instrumentation; Nanotech- Crystals for Organic Photovoltaics.- 9 Liquid and Outlook.- Second Quantization.- Perturbation nology Crystals for Organic Field-Effect Transistors.