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Lively, informative, and easy-to-understand, this book is a fascinating read for scientists across many disciplines and the educated/interested layperson. Beautifully presented with eight pages of color illustrations,
Giant Molecules: Here, There, and Everywhere addresses the nature and role of giant molecules, which are the"source"for polymer chains. Grosberg and Khokhlov explain what giant molecules are, how they are formed, where they are applied, and whythey are important in everyday life and in science. The simple, non-technical style is complemented by full-color illustrations.
A CD-ROM enclosed with the book provides simulation of typical behavior of polymers, which is an extremely useful tool for teaching purposes. This feature will be of special interest to the expert in polymers across many disciplines, including molecularbiology, materials science, physics, and chemistry. The CD-ROM also allows the user to create a broad variety of movies simulating an almost arbitrary polymer system, customized to the user's specific needs.
Giant Molecules presents the subject matter much more clearly than the standard scientific text. It provides a unique opportunity to grasp the most advanced methods of polymer physics with the guidance of world leaders in the field. The book features a foreword written by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, a Nobel Prize Laureate, and each chapter in this fascinating volume is preceded by a quote from such notable sources as Goethe, St. Exupery, and Mark Twain. Written in a simple, non-scientific style,
Giant Molecules should be understandable to interested readers at any level, and the color illustrations and CD-ROM add to the appeal of this lively book.
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* Includes a foreword written by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, Nobel Laureate
* Written at a level both the scientist and non-scientist can appreciate
* Uses a clear, comprehensive manner to describe giant molecules
* Features a CD-ROM with movies showing the simulation of polymer behavior
* Presents a simple approach to the most complex phenomena, using very limited mathematics
* Considers aspects of polymers as materials
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This book explains things........2005-06-08
I am a physics professor working on semiconductor materials. Polymer is not my area, but they always attracts me a lot.
I can't believe this great book hasn't been reviewed yet. Yes, it is written by two Russian scientists. But who said Russians can only write rigorous math books? This book is not a monograph but for everyone interested in polymer physics, material or popular science. It explains a lot of phenomena in a clear, consise and humours language. There is a little math, not hard at all. Freshmen level calculus would be sufficient to understand the book. In fact, all through the book, the authors were showing the interactions between different factors. These factors are the reason that polymers have so many tantalizing and sometimes contradicting properties. To explain those, math is necessary.
The movies included in the accompanied CD are great, think about how much work is put on making them!
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Optoelectronics of Molecules and Polymers (Springer Series in Optical Sciences)
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Optoelectronic devices are currently being developed at an extraordinary rate. Organic light-emitting diodes, photovoltaic devices and electro-optical modulators are pivotal to the future of displays, photosensors and solar cells, and communication technologies. This book details the theories underlying the mechanisms involved in the relevant organic materials and covers, at a basic level, how the organic components are made.
The first part of the book introduces the fundamental theories used to describe ordered solids and goes onto detail on concepts applicable to localised energy levels. Then the methods used to determine energy levels particular to perfectly ordered molecular and macromolecular systems are discussed along with a detailed consideration of the effects of quasi-particles. The function of excitons and their transfer between two molecules is studied and, in addition, the problems associated with interfaces and charge injection into resistive media are presented.
More technological aspects are covered in the second part, which details the actual methods used to fabricate devices based on organic materials, such as dry etching. The principal characterisation techniques are also highlighted. Specific attention is paid to visual displays using organic light-emitting diodes; the conversion of photons into electrical energy (the photovoltaic effect); and for communications and information technologies, the electro-optical modulation of signals.
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Advanced Functional Molecules & Polymers Volume 4: Physical Properties & Applications
Hari Singh Nalwa
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Advanced Functional Molecules and Polymers
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Consolidates the current knowledge of science and technology of polymers and other low molecular weight organic materials into a four-volume reference source. Topics covered include their synthesis, processing, theoretical theory, spectroscopy, structure-property relationship to device applications. The aim of these books is to bring together all aspects of functional molecular and polymeric materials currently studied in academic and industrial research by covering every single aspect of their science and engineering.
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Consolidates the current knowledge of science and technology of polymers and other low molecular weight organic materials into a four-volume reference source. Topics covered include their synthesis, processing, theoretical theory, spectroscopy, structure-property relationship to device applications. The aim of these books is to bring together all aspects of functional molecular and polymeric materials currently studied in academic and industrial research by covering every single aspect of their science and engineering.
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Advanced Functional Molecules and Polymers: Volume One: Synthesis
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Consolidates the current knowledge of science and technology of polymers and other low molecular weight organic materials into a four-volume reference source. Topics covered include their synthesis, processing, theoretical theory, spectroscopy, structure-property relationship to device applications. The aim of these books is to bring together all aspects of functional molecular and polymeric materials currently studied in academic and industrial research by covering every single aspect of their science and engineering.
Volume 1 focuses on topics related to synthetic aspects that include oligomers and polymeric fullerene derivatives, functional polymers, etc.
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Consolidates the current knowledge of science and technology of polymers and other low molecular weight organic materials into a four-volume reference source. Topics covered include their synthesis, processing, theoretical theory, spectroscopy, structure-property relationship to device applications. The aim of these books is to bring together all aspects of functional molecular and polymeric materials currently studied in academic and industrial research by covering every single aspect of their science and engineering.
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Consolidates the current knowledge of science and technology of polymers and other low molecular weight organic materials into a four-volume reference source. Topics covered include their synthesis, processing, theoretical theory, spectroscopy, structure-property relationship to device applications. The aim of these books is to bring together all aspects of functional molecular and polymeric materials currently studied in academic and industrial research by covering every single aspect of their science and engineering.
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Chemosensors of Ion and Molecule Recognition (NATO Science Series C:)
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The design and use of chemosensors for ion and molecule recognition - a branch of supramolecular chemistry - have developed at an extraordinary rate. This imaginative and creative area involves work at the interface of organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biology, medicine and environmental science and is providing new sensors based on the specific signal delivered by the analyte-probe reaction. The emergence of efficient fluorescent receptors has allowed the detection, identification, and even titration of, for example, heavy metal or radionuclide pollutants. Further, with sensors displaying specific and strong complexation properties, such materials could be detected and removed at very low concentrations. Further, among other species of biological interest, sugars, oxygen and carbon dioxide can actually be probed with optodes and similar devices. This is clearly just the beginning of a very promising line of research. Audience: Organic chemists interested in creating new chemosensors, as well as the many potential end users of such sensors.
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Conformational Theory of Large Molecules: The Rotational Isomeric State Model in Macromolecular Systems
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Atmospheric-pressure plasmas continue to attract considerable research interest due to their diverse applications, including high power lasers, opening switches, novel plasma processing applications and sputtering, EM absorbers and reflectors, remediation of gaseous pollutants, excimer lamps, and other noncoherent light sources. Atmospheric-pressure plasmas in air are of particular importance as they can be generated and maintained without vacuum enclosure and without any additional feed gases. Non-Equilibrium Air Plasmas at Atmospheric Pressure reviews recent advances and applications in the generation and maintenance of atmospheric-pressure plasmas. With contributions from leading international researchers, the coverage includes advances in atmospheric-pressure plasma source development, diagnostics and characterization, air plasma chemistry, modeling and computational techniques, and an assessment of the status and prospects of atmospheric-pressure air plasma applications. The extensive application sections make this book attractive for practitioners in many fields where technologies based on atmospheric-pressure air plasmas are emerging.
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Physics of Non-Equilibrium Plasmas
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This book deals with the physics of low temperature plasmas of atomic and molecular gases. Several diagnostic methods for nonequilibrium plasma are described. The relevant elementary processes governing the kinetics and transport of atomic and chemically active molecular plasmas are discussed and numerical models of plasmas aimed at systematically solving MHD-equations are also presented. Intended for use by scientists and engineers active in various fields of low-temperature plasma physics, this book is also suitable for teachers and students at pre- and postgraduate level.
In chapter 1 general problems of the elementary physics of plasma are considered and the principal ideas relating to plasma properties are given. In chapter 2 the principles which form the basis of atomic and molecular spectra radiated by a plasma are briefly described. Chapter 3 reviews experimental material associated with the peculiarities of molecular excitation p
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Stevenson’s brooding historical romance demonstrates his most abiding theme—the elemental struggle between good and evil—as it unfolds against a hauntingly beautiful Scottish landscape, amid the fierce loyalties and violent enmities that characterized Scottish history. When two brothers attempt to split their loyalties between the warring factions of the 1745 Jacobite rising, one family finds itself tragically divided. Stevenson’s remarkably vivid characterizations create an acutely moving, psychologically complex work; as Andrea Barrett points out in her Introduction, “The brothers’ characters, not the historical facts, shape the drama.”
This Modern Library Paperback Classic includes illustrations reproduced from the original edition.
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One of Stevenson's Best.......2004-10-04
Stevenson is best known today as a writer of juvenile fiction. This doesn't do justice to his skills as a writer of historical fiction or his ability to explore psychological and moral issues. Master of Ballantrae is one of his best works. Set in 18th century Scotland, it is an exploration of the nature and relationship between good and evil. In many ways, this is a parallel book to Jekyll and Hyde. In Master, the different aspects of human moral behavior are explored in conflict and relationship of 2 brothers, one charismatic and amoral, the other, stolid and virtuous. This is primarily a psychological novel of family tragedy brought about by the characters of the 2 bothers in a conflict ignited by the Jacobite uprising of 1745. Stevenson does an excellent job of handling the characters and plot. As with his other work, there is a nice depiction of 18th century Scotland. This is not a great work, but it is very good.
Excellent book!.......2001-09-27
I read The Master of Ballantrae quite recently and I think it is an awesome book. James Durie (the Master) is such a wicked man, but seems to charm (most) everybody. He is such a round character. He torments his poor brother Henry Durie and Henry suffers in silence. Only Mr. Mackellar knows of Henry's sufferings. The Master makes the book so colorful. It's full of adventure, romance, sorrow, and revenge. I highly recommend this book, because it was so interesting and kept you wondering what would happen next. I am sure it will capture your attention as it did mine.
The most beautiful book I have ever read.......1999-10-14
Wild Grows the Heather in Devon is thought provoking, eloquant and superbly written. I have highlighted most of the book. Many of the prayers written, I have taken as my own. Excellent intelligent reading!
Quite simply the best book I have ever read.......1999-03-26
I have always liked everything written by Stevenson, but The Master of Ballantrae far outstrips everything else. It is a subtle insight into human nature, and a great adventure story as well. The episodes are majestic, and the story, though bleak, is very touching. I have read it many, many times and think more of it the more I read it (to paraphrase Mackellar on page 1).
Excellent characters and story.......1998-12-18
I am a big fan of Robert Louis Stevenson, and I think that "The Master of Ballantrae" is his best novel. It has interesting character studies and its exciting story is set in a great variety of locations. It has good adventure plus a very haunting quality to it, and is one of those books that I enjoy re-reading.
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The book narrates the story of two brothers, James Durie and Henry Durie.
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The book narrates the story of two brothers, James Durie and Henry Durie. The former is an immoral person who teases and irritates his brother. It's an adventurous story full of sorrow, romance and revenge. This book of Stevenson is set in a variety of locations and keeps the readers in suspense about the next events.
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The Master of Ballantrae A Winter\'s Tale [EasyRead Edition]
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The book narrates the story of two brothers, James Durie and Henry Durie. The former is an immoral person who teases and irritates his brother. It's an adventurous story full of sorrow, romance and revenge. This book of Stevenson is set in a variety of locations and keeps the readers in suspense about the next events.
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The book narrates the story of two brothers, James Durie and Henry Durie. The former is an immoral person who teases and irritates his brother. It's an adventurous story full of sorrow, romance and revenge. This book of Stevenson is set in a variety of locations and keeps the readers in suspense about the next events.
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