Brownian ratchets : from statistical physics to bio and nano-motors / David Cubero (University of Seville), Ferruccio Renzoni (University College London).

Author/creator Cubero, David, 1973- author.
Other author Renzoni, Ferruccio, 1969- author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
Copyright Date©2016
Descriptionxii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents Limitations imposed by the second law of thermodynamics -- Fundamental models of ratchet devices -- General relevance of the concept of ratchets -- Classical ratchets -- Quantum ratchets -- Energetics and characterization -- Ratchets for colloidal particles -- Cold atom ratchets -- Solid-state ratchets -- Bio-inspired molecular motors.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formErscheint auch als: Druck-Ausgabe Cubero, David. Brownian Ratchets . From Statistical Physics to Bio and Nano-motors
LCCN 2015045739
ISBN9781107063525 (hardback ; alk. paper)
ISBN1107063523 (hardback ; alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks TK7875 .C83 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold