This volume contains the proceedings of Symposium F, "Nanophase and Nanocomposite Materials III," held November 29-December 2, at the 1999 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. This symposium is the third one of this series which began at the 1992 MRS Fall Meeting. The objective of this third symposium was to provide a forum to review the recent advances in nanophase and nanocomposite materials and to address the future prospects for these materials. Scientists from many parts of the world participated to present and discuss synthesis, processing, properties and applications of nanophase and nanocomposite materials. A total of about 240 papers from 23 countries were presented from academic institutions, government research organizations, and private industries. The 107 papers published in this proceedings have been refereed and presented as nine chapters.

A quantum dot molecule (QDM) is composed of two or more closely spaced quantum dots or “artificial atoms.” In recent years, QDMs have received much attention as an emerging new artificial quantum system. The interesting and unique coupling and energy transfer processes between the “artificial atoms” could substantially extend the range of possible applications of quantum nanostructures. This book reviews recent advances in the exciting and rapidly growing field of QDMs via contributions from some of the most prominent researchers in this scientific community. The book explores many interesting topics such as the epitaxial growth of QDMs, spectroscopic characterization, and QDM transistors, and bridges between the fundamental physics of novel materials and device applications for future information technology. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are considered. Quantum Dot Molecules can be recommended for electrical engineering and materials science department courses on the science and design of advanced and future electronic and optoelectronic devices.

This book presents the complete collection of peer-reviewed presentations at the 1999 Cognitive Science Society meeting, including papers, poster abstracts, and descriptions of conference symposia. For students and researchers in all areas of cognitive science.

This collection honoring Professor Jiann-Yang Hwang focuses on characterization and processing development in minerals, metals, and materials. Topics include but are not limited to: • Characterization methodology of minerals, metals, and materials • Microwave-assisted material processes • Recycling and reuse of metallurgical byproducts • Materials for hydrogen storage • Wastewater treatment and environmental protection • Natural materials for value-added applications • Principles and interactions of material characterization and manufacturing processing