Structure and Properties of Atomic Nanoclusters Contributor(s): Alonso, Julio A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1860945511 ISBN-13: 9781860945519 Publisher: Imperial College Press OUR PRICE: $184.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2005 Annotation: Atomic clusters are the bridge between molecules and the bulk matter. Following two key experiments ? the observation of electronic shells in metallic clusters and the discovery of the C60 fullerence ? the field of atomic clusters has experienced a rapid growth, and is now considered a mature field. The electrons of the cluster are confined to a small volume, hence, quantum effects are manifested on many properties of the clusters. Another interesting feature is that the properties often change in a non-smooth way as the number of atoms in the cluster increases. This book provides an updated overview of the field, and presents a detailed description of the structure and electronic properties of different types of clusters: Van der Waals clusters, metallic clusters, clusters of ionic materials and network clusters. The assembling of clusters is also considered, since specially stable clusters are expected to play a role in the future design and synthesis of new materials. |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Nanoscience - Science | Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General |
Dewey: 539.6 |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 5.96" W x 9.2" (1.62 lbs) 428 pages |
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Publisher Description: Atomic clusters are the bridge between molecules and the bulk matter. Following two key experiments -- the observation of electronic shells in metallic clusters and the discovery of the C60 fullerence -- the field of atomic clusters has experienced a rapid growth, and is now considered a mature field. The electrons of the cluster are confined to a small volume, hence, quantum effects are manifested on many properties of the clusters. Another interesting feature is that the properties often change in a non-smooth way as the number of atoms in the cluster increases. This book provides an updated overview of the field, and presents a detailed description of the structure and electronic properties of different types of clusters: Van der Waals clusters, metallic clusters, clusters of ionic materials and network clusters. The assembling of clusters is also considered, since specially stable clusters are expected to play a role in the future design and synthesis of new materials. |