Structure and properties of atomic nanoclusters / Julio A. Alonso.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alonso, J. A. (Julio A.), 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microclusters.

Nanostructured materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (427 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Imperial College Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 o

Contents:

Foreword; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction to Clusters; 2. Experimental Production of Clusters; 3. Van der Waals Clusters; 4. Electronic and Atomic Shells in Metal Clusters; 5. Electronic and Optical Properties of Simple Metal Clusters; 6. Melting and Fragmentation of Metal Clusters; 7. Bimetallic Clusters; 8. Clusters of the Transition Metals; 9. Magnetism; 10. Clusters of Ionic Materials; 11. Carbon Clusters; 12. Assembling of New Materials from Clusters; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611867126

9781281867124

1281867128

9781860947414

1860947417

OCLC:

182530430