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OXFORD Introduction To Mechatronics 2007 Edition by Appuu Kuttan K.K.
Introduction to Mechatronics is designed to serve as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of mechanical, electronics, and electrical engineering disciplines.It covers the fundamental principles of mechatronics and their applications. Beginning with an introduction to the subject, the book discusses at length the mechanical, electronics-electrical and computer engineering aspects of mechatronics. It lucidly explains topics such as control systems, actuators, servomotors, sensors, numerical control machines, and intelligent systems. The inclusion of a few emerging sub-fields of mechatronics such as autotronics, bionics, and avionics, makes the book useful for practising mechatronics engineers. PART I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Nanotechnology—An Introduction PART II: PHYSICS APPLIED TO NANOSTRUCTURES Chapter 2. Crystal Structures Chapter 3. Quantum Mechanical Aspects of Nanomaterials Chapter 4. Energy Bands in Solids PART III: NANOMATERIALS AND DEVICES Chapter 5. Carbon Nanoclusters Chapter 6. Nanotubes Chapter 7. Properties of Nanomaterials Chapter 8. Nanoferromagnetism Chapter 9. Quantum Electronics Chapter 10. Nanomachines and Nanodevices Chapter 11. Nanomaterials and Biosystems PART IV: NANOMATERIAL GROWTH AND CHARACTERIZATION Chapter 12. Methods of Growth and Synthesis of Nanomaterials Chapter 13. Characterization of Nanomaterials PART V: APPLICATIONS AND SOCIETAL IMPACT Chapter 14. Applications of Nanotechnology Chapter 15. Societal Impact of Nanotechnology