Brownian ratchets : from statistical physics to bio and nano-motors /
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Cambridge University Press,
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Publisher Address: | Cambridge, United Kingdom : |
Publication Dates: | 2016. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781107063525 1107063523 |
Index Number: | TK7875 |
CLC: | O552.1 |
Call Number: | O552.1/C962 |
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. |