This book presents the physical and technical foundation of the state of the art in applied scanning probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and comprehensive overview of SPM applications. The chapters in this volume relate to scanning probe microscopy techniques, characterization of various materials and structures and typical industrial applications, including topographic and dynamical ...

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Emphasizing the physical concepts and the derivation of results by dimensional analysis, this book deals with the Jellium Model and the Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals approaches to solids and introduces the basic concepts and information regarding metals and semiconductors. It includes worked problems, chapter-end exercises and summaries.

A guide to Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis that shows a kind of 'living histology', presenting both morphological and dynamic features of the disease, and explaining mechanisms behind them. It offers insights helpful for the differential diagnostics and the recognition of less known variants as well as of complications.

The academic literature commonly examines issues relating to bank behavior, market structure, or bank regulation by abstracting from interrelationships among these factors. From a policy perspective, however, these elements of the industrial organization of banking are inextricably linked. The goal of this book is to provide a complete overview, exposition, and evaluation of the interplay among ..

A comprehensive account of the state of knowledge on nasopharyngeal cancer and its multidisciplinary management. It contains information on subjects such as epidemiology, pathogenesis, molecular biology, pathology, and the use of imaging in diagnosis and staging.

Includes information regarding pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, advanced assessment, and interventions. This book features 5 sections that include: pediatric cancers, hematologic disorders, treatment of childhood cancer, side effects of treatment and disease, and supportive and palliative care.

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Virtual colonoscopy is a technique for the detection of tumoral lesions in the colon. This book addresses various important issues relating to virtual colonoscopy. It focuses on practical aspects, such as how to start virtual colonoscopy in a department, the regular preparation, and the correct scanning parameters.

The Financial Situation and the Rush Hour of the Cohorts 1970 1985 in a Generational Comparison. .

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Offers an overview of the importance of phylogeographic research on relict species and presents conclusions and findings on the conservation of relict species.

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Far from regarding the law as supreme, corporations approach law as an element of executive thought and action aimed at optimizing competitiveness. This book aims to define corporate legal strategies that seek advantage in the opportunities revealed when Law is perceived as a resource to be mobilized with the firm's business and economic agendas.