An introduction to cluster science / Phuong Mai Dinh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dinh, P. M. (Phuong Mai), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cluster theory (Nuclear physics).

Microclusters.

Nanoparticles.

Genre:

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh & Co., [2014]

Summary:

Filling the need for a solid textbook, this short primer in cluster science is ideal for a one-semester lecture for advanced undergraduate students. It is based on a series of lectures given by the well-established and recognized authors for the past ten years. The book covers both the basics of the domain as well as up-to-date developments. It can be divided roughly into two parts. The first three chapters introduce basic concepts of cluster science. Chapter 1 provides a general introduction, complemented by chapter 2 on experimental and chapter 3 on theoretical aspects. The second half of the book is devoted to a systematic presentation of free cluster properties, and to a thorough discussion of the impact of clusters in other domains of science. These explicitly worked-out links between cluster physics and other research areas are unique both in terms of fundamental aspects and of applications, and cannot be found elsewhere in the literature. Also suitable for researchers outside of the field looking for an introduction to cluster science.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1.1. Atoms, Molecules and Bulk

1.1.1. Scales of Matter Down to Atoms

1.1.2. More on Time Scales

1.1.3. Binding in Atoms, Molecules and Bulk

1.2. A New State of Matter?

1.2.1. From Atom to Bulk, Small and Large Clusters

1.2.2. Cluster Types

1.2.3. Cluster Science

2.1. Cluster Production

2.1.1. Cluster Sources

2.1.2. Sizes and Temperatures

2.2. Excitations of a Cluster

2.2.1. Collisions with Projectiles

2.2.2. Laser Fields

2.2.3. Coupling to Light and Optical Response

2.3. Measuring Cluster Properties

2.3.1. Mass Distributions

2.3.2. Magnetic Moments

2.3.3. Photon Signals

2.3.4. Electron Signals

3.1. Approximations for the Ions

3.1.1. The Adiabatic, or Born-Oppenheimer, Approximation.

3.1.2. Born-Oppenheimer Dynamics

3.1.3. Beyond the Born-Oppenheimer Approximation

3.1.4. Structure Optimization

3.1.5. Approaches Eliminating Electrons

3.2. Approximation Chain for Electrons

3.2.1. Overview of Approaches for the Electronic Subsystem

3.2.2. Ab initio Methods

3.2.3. Phenomenological Electronic Shell Models

3.2.4. Density Functional Theory

3.2.5. Semiclassical Approaches

3.3. Approximation Chain for the Ion-Electron Coupling

3.3.1. Pseudopotentials

3.3.2. Jellium Approach to the Ionic Background

3.4. Observables

3.4.1. Energies

3.4.2. Shapes

3.4.3. Stationary Response: Polarizability and Conductivity

3.4.4. Linear Response: Optical Absorption Spectra

3.4.5. Electron Emission

4.1. Ionic and Electronic Structure

4.1.1. Magic Numbers

4.1.2. Shell Structure and Deformation.

4.2. Optical Response

4.2.1. Basic Features

4.2.2. Impact of Deformation

4.2.3. Thermal Shape Fluctuations

4.2.4. The Width of the Mie Plasmon Resonance

4.3. Photoinduced Electron Emission

4.3.1. Total Ionization

4.3.2. Photoelectron Spectra (PE S)

4.3.3. Photoelectron Angular Distributions (PAD)

4.4. Cluster Nonlinear Dynamics

4.4.1. Tunability of Lasers

4.4.2. On Ionization Mechanisms

4.4.3. Production of Energetic Ions and High Charge States

4.4.4. Variation of Pulse Profile

5.1. Embedded and/or Deposited Clusters

5.1.1. On the Relevance of Embedded or Deposited Clusters

5.1.2. The Impact of Contact with Another Material

5.1.3. From Observation to Manipulation

5.2. On the Description of Embedded/Deposited Clusters

5.2.1. Brief Review of Methods

5.2.2. An Example of QM/MM for Modeling of Deposited/Embedded Clusters.

5.2.3. A Few Typical Results

5.3. Clusters and Nanosystems

5.3.1. Towards More Miniaturization

5.3.2. On Catalysis

5.3.3. Metal Clusters as Optical Tools

5.3.4. Composite Clusters and Nanomaterials

6.1. Clusters in the Family of Finite Fermion Systems

6.2. Clusters in Astrophysics

6.3. Clusters in Climate

6.3.1. Impact of Clusters in Climate Science

6.3.2. From Aerosols to Water Droplets

6.3.3. Formation Mechanisms of Aerosols

6.3.4. Clusters as Seeds for Cloud Condensation Nuclei

6.4. Clusters in Biological Systems

6.4.1. Tailoring Clusters

6.4.2. Clusters for Medical Imaging

6.4.3. Clusters for Therapies

6.4.4. Nanotoxicity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

3-527-68188-4

3-527-67570-1

3-527-41246-8