Atomic and molecular clusters

Roy L. Johnston

236 pages, parution le 15/05/2002

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Résumé

Clusters, ranging in size from a few atoms to many millions of atoms, constitute a fascinating field of research, which cuts across the boundaries of physics, chemistry and materials science. They can be formed by most elements, and the types of bonding they exhibit are equally varied. Atomic and Molecular Clusters serves as an introduction to atomic clusters - ranging from weakly bonded clusters of argon to strongly bonded carbon clusters (the well known fullerenes) and metal nano-particles - as well as clusters composed of molecular and ionic building blocks. It describes the experimental generation, detection and interrogation of clusters and theoretical approaches developed to aid our understanding of their physical properties. Examples of present and possible future applications of clusters in electronic, optical and magnetic devices are also presented.

Contents

Clusters : Types, Sizes and Experiments
Rare Gas Clusters
Molecular Clusters
Metal Clusters 1: Models
Metal Clusters Il: Properties
Semiconductor Clusters
Ionic Clusters
Clusters in Action : Past, Present and Future

Appendix : Answers to Exercises
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Taylor and Francis Books
Auteur(s)	Roy L. Johnston
Parution	15/05/2002
Nb. de pages	236
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	436g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780748409310
ISBN13	978-0-7484-0931-0