Full Description
This book brings together a curated selection of research in the broad field of smart materials, emphasizing their properties, functionality, and transformative potential. Covering diverse applications, from energy systems to biomedical advancements, it offers a snapshot of current innovations across multiple disciplines.
The chapters begin with an introduction to smart material properties and their applications, progressing to in-depth discussions on topics like magnetocaloric effects in pyrochlore oxides, topological insulators, and magnetoelectric perovskites. Key studies examine magnetic nanoparticles for cancer biology, soft materials for sustainable technologies, and Pb-free perovskite ceramics with giant dielectric constants. Advanced research on nano-structured materials, material oxides in thin-film technologies, and photonic crystals further enrich this collection.
A special focus is given to topological spin textures, such as skyrmions, and their applications in spintronic devices. From theoretical models to experimental insights, this book encompasses a wide range of topics that appeal to both established scientists and emerging researchers.
Contents
Role of Magnetic Doping and Strong Disorder on Surface States of Topological Insulator Nanostructures.- Recent Development of Magnetocaloric Effect in Pyrochlore Oxides.- Plasmonic Nanoparticles and Nanostructures for High Performance Optoelectronic Applications.- Magnetic Nanoparticles and its Application in Oncological Disease Detection and Therapeutics.- A Theoretical Study on Two of the Bias-based Methods of Optical Beam Defocus Measurement Involving Zernike Modes.- Advancements in Optical Fiber & Photonics Crystal Fibers.- Smart Soft Materials: A Versatile Frontier in Modern Technology.- Liquid Crystal Spatial Light Modulators for Beam Shaping and Wavefront Sensing.- Hydrostatic Pressure Effects on Transmittance and Reflectance Spectra in 1D Defective Semiconductor Photonic Crystals under TE Mode.- Understanding Photoluminescence Spectroscopy: Principles, Applications, and Insights into Material Properties.- The Relationship Between Optical Imaging and Spatial Frequency.- A Comprehensive Analysis of Optical System Design by Geometrical Ray Tracing.- Metal Oxide Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Applications.- New Materials for New Age: Magneto-dielectric and Multiferroic Materials.
