This one-stop reference assembles cutting-edge research in nanofabrication technology and explores myriad applications that the technology has enabled. It examines the historical evolution and ...emerging trends of nanofabrication and supplies an analytical understanding of some of the most important underlying technologies, with an emphasis on graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and nanowires. Featuring contributions from experts from academia and industry, this is a valuable resource for nanofabrication professionals, researchers, and graduate students, as well as for investors who want an overview of the current nanofabrication landscape.
We critically examine a number of aspects of Grafen’s ‘formal Darwinism’ project. We argue that Grafen’s ‘selection-optimality’ links do not quite succeed in vindicating the working assumption made ...by behavioural ecologists and others—that selection will lead organisms to exhibit adaptive behaviour—since these links hold true even in the presence of strong genetic and developmental constraints. However we suggest that the selection-optimality links can profitably be viewed as constituting an axiomatic theory of fitness. Finally, we compare Grafen’s project with Fisher’s ‘fundamental theorem of natural selection’, and we speculate about whether Grafen’s results can be extended to a game-theoretic setting.
"Because of its exceptional electronic and optoelectronic properties, graphene has the potential to become an important material in next-generation electronic and energy applications. This ...authoritative volume discusses the synthesis, properties, and potential applications of graphene, including in electronic, sensor, energy, and display technologies. Suitable for researchers and graduate students, it provides a cohesive, critical review of graphene nanoscience and technology, offering valuable insight into how this material is made and used"--
"The reported properties and applications of graphene, known as one of the best electronic materials, have opened up new opportunities for future devices and systems, including less-explored industrial applications. This book aims to present an overview of the advancement of research in the area of synthesis, properties and applications, such as electronics, heat dissipation, field emission, sensors, composite and energy. Eleven chapters are presented by experts from each research area"--
Graphene is the first example of two-dimensional materials and is the most important growth area of contemporary research. It forms the basis for new nanoelectronic applications. Graphene, which ...comprises field-effect structures, has remarkable physical properties.This book focuses on practical applications determined by the unique properties of gr
Proceedings of the Eleventh School on Theoretical Physics "Symmetry and Structural Properties of Condensed Matter", Rzeszów, Poland, September 1-6, 2014.
Proceedings of the Eleventh School on Theoretical Physics "Symmetry and Structural Properties of Condensed Matter", Rzeszów, Poland, September 1-6, 2014.
Often described as a "miracle material", graphene's potential applications are extraordinary, ranging from nanoscale 'green' technologies, to sensors and future conductive coatings. This book covers ...the topic of 'graphene' – the history, fundamental properties, methods of production and applications of this exciting new material. The style of the book is both scientific and technical – it is accessible to an audience that has a general, undergraduate-level background in the sciences or engineering, and is aimed at industries considering graphene applications. As the graphene topic is a broad-reaching and rapidly moving field of research, the aim of this book is therefore to provide information about graphene and its current and future applications that are immediately implementable, relevant and concise. After reading this book, the reader will have sufficient knowledge and background to move forward independently into graphene R and to apply the knowledge therein. Although the book will be self-contained, each chapter has copious references to enable further reading, research and exploration of the chapter topics.
Association schemes are of interest to both mathematicians and statisticians and this book was written with both audiences in mind. For statisticians, it shows how to construct designs for ...experiments in blocks, how to compare such designs, and how to analyse data from them. The reader is only assumed to know very basic abstract algebra. For pure mathematicians, it tells why association schemes are important and develops the theory to the level of advanced research. Originally published in 2004, this book arose from a course successfully taught by the author and as such the material is thoroughly class-tested. There are a great number of examples and exercises that will increase the book's appeal to both graduate students and their instructors. It is ideal for those coming either from pure mathematics or statistics backgrounds who wish to develop their understanding of association schemes.
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