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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
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Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: December 2005
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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" L (1.62 lbs) 428 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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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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