1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910300374803321

Autore

Lechner Barbara A. J

Titolo

Studying Complex Surface Dynamical Systems Using Helium-3 Spin-Echo Spectroscopy / / by Barbara A. J. Lechner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

3-319-01180-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (183 p.)

Collana

Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, , 2190-5053

Disciplina

530.417

Soggetti

Surfaces (Physics)

Interfaces (Physical sciences)

Thin films

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical

Atoms

Physics

Physical measurements

Measurement

Materials—Surfaces

Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films

Physical Chemistry

Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics

Measurement Science and Instrumentation

Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Doctoral Thesis accepted by the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

Motivation -- The helium-3 spin-echo experiment -- A new helium atom scattering apparatus -- An improved high intensity supersonic helium beam source -- The dynamics of cyclopentadienyl on Cu(111) -- Quantum influences in the diffusive motion of pyrrole on Cu(111) -- The diffusive motion of thiophene on Cu(111) -- Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

Chemical reactions and growth processes on surfaces depend on the



diffusion and re-orientation of the adsorbate molecules. A fundamental understanding of the forces guiding surface motion is thus of utmost importance for the advancement of many fields of science and technology. To date, our understanding of the principles underlying surface dynamics remains extremely limited, due to the difficulties involved in measuring these processes experimentally. The helium-3 spin-echo (HeSE) technique is uniquely capable of probing such surface dynamical phenomena. The present thesis extends the field of application of HeSE from atomic and small molecular systems to more complex systems. Improvements to the supersonic helium beam source, a key component of the spectrometer, as well as a detailed investigation of a range of five-membered aromatic adsorbate species are presented. The thesis provides a comprehensive description of many aspects of the HeSE method - instrumentation, measurement and data analysis - and as such offers a valuable introduction for newcomers to the field.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911038627403321

Autore

Northen, Rebecca Tyson

Titolo

Home orchid growing / Rebecca Tyson Northen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York [etc.], : D. Van Nostrand Company, c1950

Descrizione fisica

VI, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Disciplina

635.9

Locazione

FAGBC

Collocazione

E ARB 407

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910960739003321

Autore

Sage-Fuller Benedicte

Titolo

The precautionary principle in marine environmental law : with special reference to high risk vessels / / Benedicte Sage-Fuller

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-138-18980-4

1-135-02001-9

0-203-76571-0

1-135-02002-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (318 p.)

Collana

Routledge research in international environmental law

Classificazione

LAW000000LAW034000LAW066000

Disciplina

344.04/6343

Soggetti

Marine pollution - Law and legislation

Shipping - Environmental aspects

Liability for environmental damages

Transboundary pollution - Law and legislation

Environmental law, International

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. High risk vessels -- 2. Coastal States' jurisdiction under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea -- 3. Significance of the precautionary principle in marine law -- 4. Practical applications of the precautionary principle in marine law -- 5. Application of the precautionary principle to vessel-source pollution.

Sommario/riassunto

"The book examines whether the jurisdiction of coastal States under international law can be extended to include powers of intervention towards vessels posing a significant risk to their coastal and marine environment, but which have not yet been involved in any incident or accident. The books sets out how it is that coastal State jurisdiction can indeed be seen as including powers of intervention towards High Risks Vessels before an incident or accident happens, on the basis of the precautionary principle. The precautionary principle requires taking action when a risk of damage to the environment is suspected, but cannot be confirmed scientifically.The book thus considers the potential opportunities for the coastal state under international law to



regulate international shipping where they consider vessels to be an unacceptable risk to the environment, in order to prevent or minimise the risk of occurrence of the accident or incident leading to damage. The book acknowledges that this puts into question some very old and established principles of the law of the sea, most importantly the principle of freedom of navigation. But Benedicte Sage-Fuller contends that this change would itself be a consequence of the evolution, since the end of WWII, of on the one hand international law of the sea itself, and of international environmental law on the other hand. During the writing process the author consulted maritime government departments and maritime safety agencies so as well as considering issues of jurisdiction the book also addresses the practical considerations inherent in protecting coasts from environmental harm"--