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Book SynopsisMotivates students by challenging them with real-life applications of the somtimes esoteric aspects of quantum mechanics that they are learning. Offers completely original excerices developed at teh Ecole Polytechnique in France, which is know for its innovative and original teaching methods. Problems from modern physics to help the student apply just-learnt theory to fields such as molecular physics, condensed matter physics or laser physics.Table of ContentsPart I Elementary Particles, Nuclei and Atoms. 1 Matter-wave Interferences with Molecules. 2 Neutron Interferometry. 3 Analysis of a Stern–Gerlach Experiment. 4 Spectroscopic Measurements on a Neutron Beam. 5 Measuring the Electron Magnetic Moment Anomaly. 6 Atomic Clocks. 7 The Spectrum of Positronium. 8 Neutrino Transformations in the Sun. 9 The Hydrogen Atom in Crossed Fields. 10 Energy Loss of Ions in Matter. Part II Quantum Entanglement and Measurement. 11 The EPR Problem and Bell’s Inequality. 12 Quantum Correlations in a Multi-Particle System. 13 A Non-Destructive Bomb Detector. 14 Direct Observation of Field Quantization. 15 Schrödinger’s Cat. 16 Quantum Cryptography. 17 Ideal Quantum Measurement. 18 The Quantum Eraser. 19 A Quantum Thermometer. 20 Laser Cooling and Trapping. Part III Complex Systems. 21 Exact Results for the Three-Body Problem. 22 Properties of a Bose–Einstein Condensate. 23 Quantized Vortices. 24 Motion in a Periodic Potential and Bloch Oscillations. 25 Magnetic Excitons. 26 A Quantum Box. 27 Colored Molecular Ions. 28 Hyperfine Structure in Electron Spin Resonance. 29 Probing Matter with Positive Muons. 30 Quantum Reflection of Atoms from a Surface. Part IV Appendix. 31 Memento of Quantum Mechanics.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to distinguish the single-de-source multilevel inverter topologies and to teach their control, switching and voltage balancing. It includes new information on voltage balancing and control of multilevel inverters. The book answers some important questions about the revolution of power electronics converters: 1- Why multilevel inverter are better than 2-level ones? 2- Why single-de-source multilevel inverters are a matter of interest? 3- What are the redundant switching states and what do they do? 4- How to use redundant switching states in control and voltage balancing? 5- What are the applications of single-de-source multilevel inverters?Table of ContentsChapter 1 Multilevel vs Two-level inverters 3.- Chapter 2 Multi DC Sources inverters, Pros and Cons 9.- Chapter 3 Single-DC-Source Multilevel inverters 13.- Chapter 4 Packed U-Cell Topology 21.

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Book SynopsisThis concise volume provides an introduction to the working principles, design, and construction of air-stable inverted organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which lead to the realization of practical flexible electronics. The first part of the book reviews the history of the three generations of inverted OLEDs: hybrid organic inorganic light-emitting diodes (HOILEDs), metal oxides and organic electron injection layer, describing the materials, fabrication techniques, device structure, applications, and technological challenges involved in each case. The second part of the book focuses on the carrier injection mechanism in OLEDs.The book will be of interest to students and researchers working on organic optoelectronics.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Air stability for organic light-emitting diodes (Katsuyuki Morii) Abstract 1.1 Comparison with OLEDs with LEDs 1.2 Important issues for OLEDs Conclusion Chapter 2: Hybrid organic-inorganic light-emitting diode (Katsuyuki Morii) Abstract 2.1 First hybrid organic-inorganic light-emitting diode (HOILED) 2.2 Metal oxide layer on the cathode side for HOILEDs 2.2.1 Zinc oxide 2.2.2 Wide-band-gap metal oxides 2.3 Initial modification of surface of metal oxide on the cathode side Conclusion Chapter 3: Interfacial engineering by introducing an interlayer (Hirohiko Fukagawa) Abstract 3.1 Self-assembled monolayers 3.2 Ionic species 3.3 Polyethylenimine ethoxylated (PEIE) and branched polyethylenimine (PEI) 3.4 Other amine derivatives 3.5 Novel metal oxides and electrides 3.6 Solution-processed boron compounds for operationally stable inverted OLEDs Conclusion Chapter 4: Carrier Injection Mechanism (Hirohiko Fukagawa) Abstract 4.1 Hole injection in conventional OLEDs 4.2 Electron injection mechanism in inverted OLEDs 4.3 Hole injection mechanism in inverted OLEDs (Katsuyuki Morii) 4.3.1 Organic/inorganic layer and inorganic/organic layer 4.3.2 MoO3 on F8BT Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn the late 20th and beginning 21st century high-precision astronomy, positioning and metrology strongly rely on general relativity. Supported by exercises and solutions this book offers graduate students and researchers entering those fields a self-contained and exhaustive but accessible treatment of applied general relativity. The book is written in a homogenous (graduate level textbook) style allowing the reader to understand the arguments step by step. It first introduces the mathematical and theoretical foundations of gravity theory and then concentrates on its general relativistic applications: clock rates, clock sychronization, establishment of time scales, astronomical references frames, relativistic astrometry, celestial mechanics and metrology. The authors present up-to-date relativistic models for applied techniques such as Satellite LASER Ranging (SLR), Lunar LASER Ranging (LLR), Globale Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Very Large Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), radar measurements, gyroscopes and pulsar timing. A list of acronyms helps the reader keep an overview and a mathematical appendix provides required functions and terms.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces marine biotechnology by collecting the key knowledge on genetics, fish breeding, genetic diversity, seaweed production and microalgae biotechnology, and explores marine biomaterials and how they can benefit human health. Covering the latest applications of marine biotechnology in natural product development, genomics, transgenic technology, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical development, it particularly focuses on future biological resources, developing functional materials from marine life, production of marine bioenergy and marine microbial resources and biotechnology. The author explains the structure of the book in an introductory note, and each chapter offers a detailed overview and conclusion to help readers better grasp the acquired knowledge. Lastly, the final part provides a comprehensive glossary with brief explanations of the key concepts in marine biotechnology. Written by a leading expert in the field with more than 30 years of teaching experience, this book broadens students’ understanding of the basics and recent developments in marine biotechnology.Table of ContentsWhat is Marine Biotechnology?.- Introduction to Molecular Biology.- Fish Genetics.- Fish Breeding and Biotechnology.- Genetic Diversity and DNA Markers in Fish.- Seaweed Biotechnology.- Microalgae, a Biological Resource for the Future.- Developing Functional Materials with Marine Organisms.- Marine Bioenergy Production.- Marine Natural Substances.- Marine Microorganism Resources and Biotechnology.- Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses the computational geometry, topology and physics of digital images and video frame sequences. This trio of computational approaches encompasses the study of shape complexes, optical vortex nerves and proximities embedded in triangulated video frames and single images, while computational geometry focuses on the geometric structures that infuse triangulated visual scenes. The book first addresses the topology of cellular complexes to provide a basis for an introductory study of the computational topology of visual scenes, exploring the fabric, shapes and structures typically found in visual scenes. The book then examines the inherent geometry and topology of visual scenes, and the fine structure of light and light caustics of visual scenes, which bring into play catastrophe theory and the appearance of light caustic folds and cusps. Following on from this, the book introduces optical vortex nerves in triangulated digital images. In this context, computational physics is synonymous with the study of the fine structure of light choreographed in video frames. This choreography appears as a sequence of snapshots of light reflected and refracted from surface shapes, providing a solid foundation for detecting, analyzing and classifying visual scene shapes.Trade Review“The book is presented in a very accessible fashion. … The book is suitable for graduate students and researchers interested in computational geometry and computer vision. Moreover, it can be used as a professional reference.” (Krzysztof Gdawiec, zbMATH 1437.68005, 2020)Table of ContentsComputational Geometry, Topology and Physics of Visual Scenes.- Cell Complexes, Filaments, Vortexes and Shapes Within a Shape.- Shape Fingerprints, Geodesic Trails and Free Abelian Groups on Skeletal Vortexes.- What Nerve Complexes Tell Us About Image Shapes.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes and explains the basis of bio-inspired, leading-edge tubercles based on humpback whale flippers as passive but effective flow control devices, as well as providing a comprehensive practical guide in their applications. It first discusses the morphology of the humpback whale flipper from a biological perspective, before presenting detailed experimental and numerical findings from past investigations by various experts on the benefits of leading-edge tubercles and their engineering implementations.Leading-edge tubercle designs and functions have attracted considerable interest from researchers in terms of understanding their role in the underwater agility of these whales, and to exploit their flow dynamics in the development of new and novel engineering solutions. Extensive research over the past recent years has demonstrated that the maneuverability of these whales is at least in part due to the leading-edge tubercles acting as passive flow control devices to delay stall and increase lift in the post-stall regime. In addition to the inherent benefits in terms of aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, investigations into leading-edge tubercles have also broadened into areas of noise attenuation, stability and industrial applications.This book touches upon these areas, with an emphasis upon the effects of lifting-surface types, flow regimes, tubercle geometries, lifting-surface stability and potential industrial applications, among others. As such, it features contributions from key experts in the fields of biology, physics and engineering who have conducted significant studies into understanding the various aspects of leading-edge tubercles. Given the broad coverage and in-depth analysis, this book will benefit academic researchers, practicing engineers and graduate students interested in tapping into such a unique but highly functional flow control strategy.Table of ContentsOpportunities from Nature.- Perspectives and Applications.- Experimental Aerodynamics.- Geometry Optimization.- Flow Control on Hydrofoils.- Spanwise Flow.- Noise Attenuation.- Dynamic Effects.- Aeroelasticity. ​

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Book SynopsisThe vegetation addressed in this book is, biologically, one of the most diverse on Earth, with many characteristic taxa offering refuge and food sources for many resident and migratory animals. Yet the forests of Las Yungas remain poorly known from a floristic and vegetation point of view. This book seeks to fill that gap by studying the distribution of forest along an altitudinal but also a bioclimatic gradient. The richness in species demonstrates that these forests are substantially more diverse than other subtropical mountain woodlands. 103 diagnostic (characteristic or indicator) species were selected, of which 29 are dominant, 67 are exclusive, selective, preferential or differential, and 7 are stenoic. In addition, 13 communities were identified and characterized. These forests can be attributed to the Bolivian-Tucuman biogeographical province (South-Andean Region, Neotropical Sub-Kingdom). They are seasonal, semi-deciduous or evergreen micro- and mesowoodlands growing on foothills, hillsides, ravines, gorges and the edges of mountain ranges (terrestrial communities), as well as river terraces and beaches (riparian communities). Thanks to the range of new findings, the content presented here will benefit experts in related fields such as geographers, ecologists and botanists, but also teachers, nature guides, those involved in the management of forest or conservation areas, and policymakers. Table of ContentsVegetation of Las Yungas (Serranías de Zapla, Jujuy, Argentina): Subtropical Mountain Forest.- General Features of Serranías de Zapla Multiple Use Ecology Reserve.- Bioclimatology.- Geobotany of Serranías de Zapla Multiple Use Ecology Reserve: Flora and Vegetation.- Biodiversity Analysis: A Geobotanic Interpretation.- Final Remarks.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an introduction to the fundamental and applied aspects of sonochemistry, discussing a number of basic concepts in sonochemistry, such as how ultrasonic waves interact with gas bubbles in liquids to generate cavitation, and how the high temperatures generated within cavitation bubbles could be estimated. It explains how redox radicals are produced and how to make use of both the physical and chemical forces generated during cavitation for various applications. Intended for academic researchers, industry professionals as well as undergraduate and graduate students, especially those starting on a new research topic or those new to the field, it provides a clear understanding of the concepts and methodologies involved in ultrasonic and sonochemistry.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Interaction between Sound Waves and Bubbles.- Cavitation.- Physical and Chemical Forces Generated by Cavitation.- Brief Accounts on Sonochemistry, Sonoluminescence and Sonoelectrochemistry.

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Book SynopsisThe chapters in this contributed volume showcase current theoretical approaches in the modeling of ocular fluid dynamics in health and disease. By including chapters written by experts from a variety of fields, this volume will help foster a genuinely collaborative spirit between clinical and research scientists. It vividly illustrates the advantages of clinical and experimental methods, data-driven modeling, and physically-based modeling, while also detailing the limitations of each approach. Blood, aqueous humor, vitreous humor, tear film, and cerebrospinal fluid each have a section dedicated to their anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions, imaging techniques, and mathematical modeling. Because each fluid receives a thorough analysis from experts in their respective fields, this volume stands out among the existing ophthalmology literature.Ocular Fluid Dynamics is ideal for current and future graduate students in applied mathematics and ophthalmology who wish to explore the field by investigating open questions, experimental technologies, and mathematical models. It will also be a valuable resource for researchers in mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, chemistry, ophthalmology, and more.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction.- Mathematical and physical modeling principles of complex biological systems.- Part II. Blood.- Vascular Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye.- Pathological Consequences of Vascular Hemodynamic Alterations in the Eye.- Measurement of geometrical and functional parameters related to ocular blood flow.- Mathematical modeling of blood flow in the eye.- Part III. Aqueous Humor.- Changes in Parameters of Aqueous Humor Dynamics Throughout Life.- Aqueous Humor Dynamics and its Influence on Glaucoma.- Approaches to Aqueous Humor Outflow Imaging.

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Book SynopsisThis practically-focused textbook provides a concise and accessible introduction to the field of software testing, explaining the fundamental principles and offering guidance on applying the theory in an industrial environment.Topics and features: presents a brief history of software quality and its influential pioneers, as well as a discussion of the various software lifecycles used in software development; describes the fundamentals of testing in traditional software engineering, and the role that static testing plays in building quality into a product; explains the process of software test planning, test analysis and design, and test management; discusses test outsourcing, and test metrics and problem solving; reviews the tools available to support software testing activities, and the benefits of a software process improvement initiative; examines testing in the Agile world, and the verification of safety critical systems; considers the legal and ethical aspects of software testing, and the importance of software configuration management; provides key learning topics and review questions in every chapter, and supplies a helpful glossary at the end of the book.This easy-to-follow guide is an essential resource for undergraduate students of computer science seeking to learn about software testing, and how to build high quality and reliable software on time and on budget. The work will also be of interest to industrialists including software engineers, software testers, quality professionals and software managers, as well as the motivated general reader.Table of ContentsFundamentals of Software Quality Fundamentals of Software Engineering Fundamentals of Software Testing Static Testing Software Test Planning Test Case Analysis and Design Test Execution and Management Test Outsourcing Test Metrics and Problem Solving Software Testing Tools Test Process Improvement Testing in the Agile World Verification of Safety Critical Systems Legal, Ethical and Professional Aspects of Testing Configuration Management Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis textbook presents solid tools for in silico engineering biology, offering students a step-by-step guide to mastering the smart design of metabolic pathways. The first part explains the Design-Build-Test-Learn-cycle engineering approach to biology, discussing the basic tools to model biological and chemistry-based systems. Using these basic tools, the second part focuses on various computational protocols for metabolic pathway design, from enzyme selection to pathway discovery and enumeration. In the context of industrial biotechnology, the final part helps readers understand the challenges of scaling up and optimisation. By working with the free programming language Scientific Python, this book provides easily accessible tools for studying and learning the principles of modern in silico metabolic pathway design. Intended for advanced undergraduates and master’s students in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics and systems biology students, the introductory sections make it also useful for beginners wanting to learn the basics of scientific coding and find real-world, hands-on examples.Table of Contents1. Introduction to engineering biology 1.1. The engineering waves of biology: genetic, genomics, systems and synthetic 1.2. Industrial biotechnology in revolutions 1.3. The present: Design-Build-Test-Learn foundries 1.4. The future: automation, cloud biotechnology and artificial intelligence 2. Understanding the cell: genome-scale engineering 2.1. Systems biology models 2.2. Model reconstruction from omics to big data 2.3. Model simulation through constraint-based approaches 2.4. Modeling dynamics 3. Sources of natural chemical diversity 3.1. Understanding the mechanisms of enzyme innovation and adaptation 3.2. Knowledge-based encodings for chemical reactions 3.3. Modeling enzyme promiscuity using reaction rules and molecular signatures 3.4. Enumerating chemical diversity 4. Enzyme discovery and selection 4.1. Discovery through sequence homology 4.2. Discovery through reaction homology 4.3. Screening and selection through directed evolution 5. The metabolic space 5.1. Metabolic phenotypes 5.2. The metabolic spaces of the biosphere 5.3. Extended, non-natural and outer metabolic spaces 6. Pathway discovery 6.1. Defining chemical targets 6.2. Retrosynthetic analysis of the metabolic scope 6.3. Pathway enumeration 6.4. Pathway ranking 7. Pathway design 7.1. Pathway selection 7.2. Enzyme selection 7.3. Genetic parts selection 7.4. Combinatorial design 7.5. Experimental design 8. Chassis redesign 8.1. Knock-outs 8.2. Knock-ins 8.3. Knowledge-based redesign 9. Learning and adaptation 9.1. Principles of machine learning 9.2. Deep learning 9.3. Smart parts selection 9.4. Smart experimental redesign 10. Scaling-up and derivatization 10.1. Scale-up 10.2 Derivatization 10.3 Agile biodesign

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Book SynopsisIn the context of life sciences, we are constantly confronted with information that possesses precise semantic values and appears essentially immersed in a specific evolutionary trend. In such a framework, Nature appears, in Monod’s words, as a tinkerer characterized by the presence of precise principles of self-organization. However, while Monod was obliged to incorporate his brilliant intuitions into the framework of first-order cybernetics and a theory of information with an exclusively syntactic character such as that defined by Shannon, research advances in recent decades have led not only to the definition of a second-order cybernetics but also to an exploration of the boundaries of semantic information. As H. Atlan states, on a biological level "the function self-organizes together with its meaning". Hence the need to refer to a conceptual theory of complexity and to a theory of self-organization characterized in an intentional sense. There is also a need to introduce, at the genetic level, a distinction between coder and ruler as well as the opportunity to define a real software space for natural evolution. The recourse to non-standard model theory, the opening to a new general semantics, and the innovative definition of the relationship between coder and ruler can be considered, today, among the most powerful theoretical tools at our disposal in order to correctly define the contours of that new conceptual revolution increasingly referred to as metabiology. This book focuses on identifying and investigating the role played by these particular theoretical tools in the development of this new scientific paradigm. Nature "speaks" by means of mathematical forms: we can observe these forms, but they are, at the same time, inside us as they populate our organs of cognition. In this context, the volume highlights how metabiology appears primarily to refer to the growth itself of our instruments of participatory knowledge of the world.Table of ContentsChapter 1: On the verge of life: Looking for a new scientific paradigm.- Chapter 2: Drawing a software space for natural evolution.- Chapter 3: Non-standard models and the "construction" of life.- Chapter 4: Regulatory logic, algorithmic information and general semantics.- Chapter 5: The roots of morphogenesis: notes for a new tale.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides straightforward and practical information on isotopes applied to a variety of natural sciences. It covers the basics of isotopes and includes detailed examples from a range of natural sciences: ecology, biology, human health, environment and climate, geography, and geology, highlighting their applicability in these fields. It is a must-read for all advanced-undergraduate and graduate students working with isotopes, regardless of the area, and is a very useful one-stop resource for scientists starting in isotope research.Table of ContentsPreface1. Introduction 2. Theory of isotopes 2.1 Nature and formation of isotopes 2.2 Principles of isotopes fractionation 2.3 Radiogenic disintegration 3. Analytical methodology 3.1 Mass spectrometry 3.2 Sample preparation 3.2 Data treatment and interpretation 4. Applications in the natural environment 4.1 The solid Earth: geology (stable isotopes and geological processes, geochronology and the evolution of the Earth) 4.2 The hydrosphere (stable isotopes and the water cycle) 4.3 The biosphere: biology and ecology (kinetic fractionation and living organisms; migration; the food web) 4.4 Atmosphere: climate (stable isotopes and climate changes) 4.5 Human health (diagnosis and study the human body)

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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers all the steps in manufacturing a biomedical product from bench to bedside. It specifically focuses on quality assurance and management and explains the different good practice principles in the various phases of product development as well as how to fulfill them: Good laboratory practice, good manufacturing practice and good clinical practice. It provides readers with the know-how to design biomedical experiments to ensure quality and integrity, to plan and conduct standard preclinical studies and to assure the quality of the final manufactured biomedical products. Importantly, it also addresses ethical concerns and considerations.The book discusses the guidelines and ethical considerations for preclinical and clinical studies, to allow readers to identify safety concerns regarding biomedical products and to improve pre-clinical studies for the development of better products.This textbook is a valuable guide for biomedical students (B.Sc., M.S., and Ph.D. students) in the field of molecular medicine, medical biotechnology, stem cell research and related areas, as well as for professionals such as quality control staff, tissue bankers, policy-makers and health professionals.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the automatic sizing and layout of analog integrated circuits (ICs) using deep learning (DL) and artificial neural networks (ANN). It explores an innovative approach to automatic circuit sizing where ANNs learn patterns from previously optimized design solutions. In opposition to classical optimization-based sizing strategies, where computational intelligence techniques are used to iterate over the map from devices’ sizes to circuits’ performances provided by design equations or circuit simulations, ANNs are shown to be capable of solving analog IC sizing as a direct map from specifications to the devices’ sizes. Two separate ANN architectures are proposed: a Regression-only model and a Classification and Regression model. The goal of the Regression-only model is to learn design patterns from the studied circuits, using circuit’s performances as input features and devices’ sizes as target outputs. This model can size a circuit given its specifications for a single topology. The Classification and Regression model has the same capabilities of the previous model, but it can also select the most appropriate circuit topology and its respective sizing given the target specification. The proposed methodology was implemented and tested on two analog circuit topologies. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Related Work.- Overview of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs).- On the Exploration of Promising Analog IC Designs via ANNs.- ANNs as an Alternative for Automatic Analog IC Placement.- Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThis book develops analytical methods for studying the dynamical chaos, synchronization, and dynamics of structures in various models of coupled rotators. Rotators and their systems are defined in a cylindrical phase space, and, unlike oscillators, which are defined in Rn, they have a wider “range” of motion: There are vibrational and rotational types for cyclic variables, as well as their combinations (rotational-vibrational) if the number of cyclic variables is more than one. The specificity of rotator phase space poses serious challenges in terms of selecting methods for studying the dynamics of related systems. The book chiefly focuses on developing a modified form of the method of averaging, which can be used to study the dynamics of rotators. In general, the book uses the “language” of the qualitative theory of differential equations, point mappings, and the theory of bifurcations, which helps authors to obtain new results on dynamical chaos in systems with few degrees of freedom. In addition, a special section is devoted to the study and classification of dynamic structures that can occur in systems with a large number of interconnected objects, i.e. in lattices of rotators and/or oscillators. Given its scope and format, the book can be used both in lectures and courses on nonlinear dynamics, and in specialized courses on the development and operation of relevant systems that can be represented by a large number of various practical systems: interconnected grids of various mechanical systems, various types of networks including not only mechanical but also biological systems, etc. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Autonomous and non-autonomous systems with one degrees-of-freedom. Autonomous and non-autonomous systems with one and a half degrees-of-freedom.- Autonomous systems with two degrees-of-freedom.- Vibration of shafts.- Synchronization in homogeneous lattices.- Physics, existence, fusion and stability Of cluster structures.- Appendix I.- Appendix II.

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Book SynopsisIn simulation tests of dynamic states of the power system (PS), the database of parameters of mathematical models of generating units is most commonly used. In many cases, the parameter values are burdened with large errors. Consequently, the results obtained are not reliable and do not allow drawing true conclusions. This monograph presents the developed methods and tools supporting the process of measurement determination of reliable values of parameters of mathematical models of synchronous generators and excitation systems. Special measurement tests are the basis for determining the parameters. The tests can be carried out in conditions of normal operation of generating units, in which electrical machines operate in the state of saturation of magnetic cores, and voltage regulators can reach limits. This book is intended for specialists in power engineering as well as students of faculties of electrical engineering interested in issues of PS transient states.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Simulation models of generating unit elements.- Analysis of the sensitivity of generating unit simulation waveforms to changes of model parameters.- Method, algorithm and module of a parameter estimation program for mathematical models of synchronous generator and excitation systems.- Forming and filtration of measurement waveforms.- A system for measuring generator load angle.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a concise, readable, yet authoritative primer of basic classic thermodynamics. Many students have difficulty with thermodynamics, and find at some stage of their careers in academia or industry that they have forgotten what they learned, or never really understood these fundamental physical laws. As the title of the book suggests, the author has distilled the subject down to its essentials, using many simple and clear illustrations, instructive examples, and key equations and simple derivations to elucidate concepts. Based on many years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, “Essential Classical Thermodynamics” is intended to provide a positive learning experience, and to empower the reader to explore the many possibilities for applying thermodynamics in other fields of science, engineering, and even economics where energy plays a central role. Thermodynamics is fun when you understand it!Table of ContentsChapter1: An introduction to thermodynamics and the first law.- Chapter2: The second and third laws.- Chapter3: Gibbs and Helmholtz free energies.- Chapter4: A comprehensive view of the state functions including Maxwell’s relations.- Chapter5: Chemical potential and partial molar properties.- Chapter6: One component systems: transitions and phase diagrams.- Chapter7: Solutions, phase-separated systems colligative properties and phase diagrams.- Chapter8: Chemical equilibrium.- Chapter9: Thermodynamics problems.- Chapter10: Solutions to problems.- Chapter11: Mathematics useful for the thermodynamics.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on broadband power amplifier design for wireless communication. Nonlinear model embedding is described as a powerful tool for designing broadband continuous Class-J and continuous class F power amplifiers. The authors also discuss various techniques for extending bandwidth of load modulation based power amplifiers, such as Doherty power amplifier and Chireix outphasing amplifiers. The book also covers recent trends on digital as well as analog techniques to enhance bandwidth and linearity in wireless transmitters. Presents latest trends in designing broadband power amplifiers; Covers latest techniques for using nonlinear model embedding in designing power amplifiers based on waveform engineering; Describes the latest techniques for extending bandwidth of load modulation based power amplifiers such as Doherty power amplifier and Chireix outphasing amplifiers; Includes coverage of hybrid analog/digital predistortion as wideband solution for wireless transmitters; Discusses recent trends on on-chip power amplifier design with GaN /GaAs MMICs for high frequency applications. Table of ContentsIntroduction to RF Power Amplifier Design and Architecture.- Non-linear Device Characterization and Modeling for Power Amplifier Design.- Power Amplifier Design using nonlinear Model Embedding.- Broadband Techniques in Power Amplifiers.- Digital Techniques for Broadband and Linearized Transmitters.- Advance Material for Power Amplifiers Design and Packaging.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the design and operation of DC wind systems and their integration into power grids. The chapters give an in-depth discussion on turbine conversion systems that have been adapted for DC grids and address characteristics of wind turbines when converting kinetic wind energy to electrical energy, components associated with DC systems, and the design and analysis of DC grids. Additionally, the performance of medium voltage DC (MVDC) array grid and high voltage DC (HVDC) transmission grid connected via an offshore substation with DC/DC converters are also addressed. The book examines multiphase hybrid excitation generator systems for wind turbines and discusses its design and operation for all DC systems. The book provides an insight into the state-of-the-art technological advancements for existing and futuristic wind generation schemes, and provides materials that will allow students, researchers, academics, and practicing engineers to learn, expand and complement their expertise.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Wind energy systems.- Chapter 2. Wind turbine systems.- Chapter 3. DC wind generation system.- Chapter 4. Hybrid Generator (HG) Concept and 3-phase Benchmark Machine.- Chapter 5. Multiphase Hybrid Generator (HG) Design.- Chapter 6. HG High Voltage Insulation Systems.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about design and innovation – what it is and how to teach it. The blending of design and innovation is having an increasing impact not only on the world of products and services but on a wide variety of disciplines such as information and communications technology (ICT), business, education and medicine. However, there is a lack of books on teaching the subject despite the significant growth of interest in both academia and the workplace. This book addresses this gap by outlining foundational principles for the teaching of design and innovation and by offering a practical process for implementing the pedagogy in academic institutions and outside academia in the context of continuing professional development (CPD). It describes two undergraduate case-studies that aimed to instill design and innovation competences in students of both engineering and business disciplines. The cases involved student teams working with incubation centre start-ups and multi-national subsidiaries. One of the aims of this book is to provide a resource for continuing professional development (CPD). Consequently, a third practitioner-based case study is presented as an example of research-informed teaching. In addition, the book proposes the concept of Simulation-Action Learning (SAL) as an enhancement of Project-Based Learning (PBL).Table of ContentsPreface.- Introduction.- The Principle of Phronesis.- The Principle of Responsibility.- The Principle of Theory.- The Principle of Reflection.- Cases of Teaching Design and Innovation.- Simulation-Action Learning (SAL).- Contemporary Issues for Design and Innovation Studies.- Principles: Contemporary Questions for Design and Innovation

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Book SynopsisTechnology has made human lives incomparably better. Civilization as we know it would utterly collapse without it. However, if not properly managed, technology can and will be systematically abused and misuse and thereby become one of the biggest threats to humankind. This open access book applies proactive crisis management to the management of technology organizations to make them more sustainable and socially responsible for the betterment of humankind. It forecasts the unintended consequences of technology and offers methods to counteract it.Table of ContentsCh 1: Threats of Imaginable and Unimaginable Proportions.- Ch 2: Beyond the Hype.- Ch 3: Pluses and Minuses.- Ch 4: Technological Messes.- Ch 5: Managing Tech.- Ch 6: The Socially Responsible Tech Company.- Ch 7: The Moral Underpinnings of Technology.- Epilogue: The Future of Technology.

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Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of the Essential of Food Science text continues its approach of presenting the essential information of food chemistry, food technology, and food preparations while providing a single source of information for the non-major food science student. This latest edition includes new discussions of food quality and new presentations of information around biotechnology and genetically modified foods. Also new in this edition is a discussion of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a comparison chart for Halal and Kosher foods and introductions to newly popular products like pea starchand the various plant-based meat analogues that are now available commercially and for household use. Each chapter ends with a glossary of terms, references, and a bibliography. The popular “Culinary Alert!” features are scattered throughout the text and provide suggestions for the reader to easily apply the information in the text to his or her cooking application. Appendices at the end of the book include a variety of current topics such as Processed Foods, Biotechnology, Genetically Modified Foods, Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Phytochemicals, Medical Foods, and a Brief History of Foods Guides including USDA Choosemyplate.gov. V.A. Vaclavik, Ph.D., RD. has taught classes in nutrition, food science and management and culinary arts for over 25 years at the college level in Dallas, Texas. She is a graduate of Cornell University, human nutrition and food; Purdue University, restaurant, hotel, institution management; and Texas Woman’s University, institution management and food science. Elizabeth Christian, Ph.D. has been an adjunct faculty member at Texas Woman’s University for more than 25 years, teaching both face-to-face and online classes in the Nutrition and Food Science department. She obtained her B.S. and her PhD. In Food Science from Leeds University, England, and then worked as a research scientist at the Hannah Dairy Research Institute in Scotland for Five years before moving to the United States. Tad Campbell, MCN, RDN, LD is a clinical instructor at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, where he teaches Food Science and Technology as well as other nutrition courses in the Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Baylor University as well as a Master of Clinical Nutrition from UT Southwestern where he studied Food Science under Dr. Vickie Vaclavik. Table of ContentsPart I Introduction to Food Components Chapter 1 Evaluation of Food Quality Introduction Aspects of Food Quality Taste Sensitivity Sensory/Subjective Evaluation Objective Evaluation Comparison of Subjective and Objective Evaluation Conclusion Glossary References Chapter 2 Water Introduction Chemistry of Water Specific Heat and Latent Heat of Water Vapor Pressure and Boiling Point Water as a Dispersing Medium Free, Bound, and Entrapped Water Water Activity (AW) Role of Water in Food Preservation and Shelf Life of Food Water Hardness and Treatments Beverage Consumption Ranking Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Part II Carbohydrates In Food Chapter 3 Carbohydrates in Food—An Introduction Introduction Monosaccharides Disaccharides Various Properties of Sugars Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Chapter 4 Starches in Food Introduction Starch Sources in the Diet Starch Structure and Composition Gelatinization Process in Cooking Factors Requiring Control in Gelatinization Gelation or Setting of Gelatinized Starch Pastes During Cooling Retrogradation Syneresis Separating Agents and Lump Formation Modified Starches Waxy Starches Starch Uses in Food Systems Cooking with Starch Nutritive Value of Starch Safety of Starches Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 5 Pectins and Gums Introduction Pectic Substances Gums Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 6 Grains - Cereals, Flour, Rice and Pasta Introduction Cereals Definition Structure of Cereal Grains Composition of Cereal Grains Common Cereal Grains and Their Uses Other Grains Non-cereal ‘‘Flours’’ Cooking Cereals Breakfast Cereals Pasta Nutritive Value of Grains Safety of Grains Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Other Glossary for Cereals, Flour, and Flour Mixtures Chapter 7 Vegetables and Fruits Introduction Structure and Composition of Cell Tissue Chemical Composition of Plant Material Turgor Pressure Pigments and Effects of Additional Substances Flavor Compounds Vegetable Classifications Harvesting and Post-harvest Changes Ripening Enzymatic Oxidative Browning Cooking Effect Fruits—Unique Cooking and Preparation Principles Grading of Vegetables and Fruits Organically Grown Vegetables and Fruits Biotechnology Irradiation Vegetarian Food Choices Labeling of Vegetables and Fruits Nutritive Value of Vegetables and Fruits Safety of Vegetables and Fruits Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Part III Proteins In Food Chapter 8 Proteins in Food—An Introduction Introduction Amino Acids Protein Structure and Conformation Reactions and Properties of Proteins Enzymes Functional Roles of Proteins in Foods Conjugated Proteins Nutrition Conclusion Glossary References Chapter 9 Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Dry Beans Introduction Characteristics of Meat Muscle Contraction in Live Animals Postmortem Changes in the Muscle Meat Pigments and Color Changes Meat-Handling Process Cuts of Meat Cooking Meat Alterations to Meat Poultry Fish Dry Beans and Peas (Legumes) as Meat Alternatives Other Meat Alternatives Nutritive Value of Meat, Poultry, and Fish Safety of Meat, Poultry, and Fish Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Associations Chapter 10 Eggs and Egg Products Introduction Physical Structure and Composition of Eggs Egg Function Inspections and Grading for Egg Quality Egg Size Processing/Preservation of Eggs Storing Eggs Denaturation and Coagulation – Definitions and Controls Effect of Added Ingredients on Denaturation and Coagulation Cooking Changes Egg White Foams and Meringues Egg Products and Egg Substitutes Nutritive Value of Eggs Safety of Eggs Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 11 Milk and Milk Products Introduction Definition of Milk Composition of Milk Sanitation and Grading of Milk Flavor of Milk Milk Processing Types of Milk Other Milk Products Cooking Applications Cheese Milk Substitutes and Imitation Milk Products Nutritive Value of Milk and Milk Products Lactose Intolerance Safety/Quality of Milk Marketing Milk Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Part IV Fats In Food Chapter 12 Fats and Oil Products Introduction Structure and Composition of Fats Structure of Fatty Acids Nomenclature of Fatty Acids Properties of Fats and Oils Composition of Dietary Fats and Oils Production and Processing Methods Modification of Fats Deterioration of Fats Shortening and Shortening Power of Various Fats and Oils Emulsification Frying Low-Fat and No-Fat Foods Fat Replacements Nutritive Value of Fats and Oils Safety Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 12 Food Emulsions and Foams Chapter 13 Food Emulsions and Foams Introduction Emulsions Foams Conclusion Glossary Bibliography P*art VI Sugars, Sweeteners Chapter 14 Sugar, Sweeteners, and Confections Introduction Sources of Sugar Roles of Sugar in Food Systems Types of Sugars and Sugar Syrups Properties of Sucrose Sugar Substitutes Confections Nutritive Value of Sugars and Sweeteners Safety Glossary References Bibliography Part VI Baked Products Chapter 15 Baked Products Batters and Dough Introduction Classes of Batters and Dough Gluten Function of Various Ingredients in Batters and Dough The Leavening Process of Baked Products Ingredients in Specific Baked Products Mixing Methods for Various Batters and Dough Baking Batters and Dough Storage of Baked Products Nutritive Value of Baked Products Safety Issues in Batters and Dough Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Part VII Aspects of Food Handling Chapter 16 Food Preservation Introduction Food Preservation Heat Preservation Refrigeration Preservation Freezing Preservation Dehydration Preservation Concentration to Preserve Food Added Preservatives Other Preservation Techniques Radiation to Preserve Food Nutritive Value of Preserved Foods Safety of Preserved Foods Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 17 Food Additives Introduction Definition of Food Additives Function of Food Additives Legislation and Testing for Food Additives Major Food Additives Used in Processing Nutrient Supplements in Food Safety Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 18 Food Packaging Introduction Types of Packaging Containers Packaging Functions Packaging Materials Controlling Packaging Atmosphere Aseptic Packaging Flexible Packaging Freezer Packaging Protection Tamper-Evident Banding and Sleeve Labeling Manufacturing Considerations in Packaging Packaging with Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFID) Packaging as a Communication and Marketing Tool Safety Considerations and Packaging Packaged Food and Irradiation Government Considerations in Packaging Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Chapter 19 Food Safety Introduction Foodborne Illness Biological (Microbiological) Hazards to the Food Supply Chemical Hazards to the Food Supply Physical Hazards to the Food Supply Food Protection Systems FDA USDA Food Protection The HACCP System of Food Protection - USDA Surveillance for Foodborne-Disease Outbreaks Other Causes of Spoilage, Contamination Responsibility for Food Safety Sanitizing in the Workplace Labeling as a Means of Assuring Food Safety Allergen-Free Labeling Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Associations and Organizations Part VIII Government Regulation of the Food Supply Chapter 20 Government Regulation of the Food Supply and Labeling Introduction The Food and Drug Administration The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) The United States Department of Agriculture Food Security and an Emergency Plan State and Local Health Departments Additional Agencies Regulating the Food Supply Education and Training General Labeling Nutrition Labeling Labeling for Foodservice Conclusion Glossary References Bibliography Appendices Appendix A - Processed food Appendix B - Biotechnology. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) Appendix C - Functional foods Appendix D - Nutraceuticals Appendix E - Phytochemicals Appendix F - Medical foods Appendix G –Brief History of Food Guides with USDA choosemyplate.gov

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and professional use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization and interpretation of various cerebral conditions not only in neurointensive care, but also in the operating room and, in general, cardiothoracic and neurocritical care settings. It is chiefly intended for anaesthetists and intensivists with a basic knowledge of ultrasound physics, but also for neurosurgeons and neurologists.All chapters were coordinated by the Editors, with experiences in hands-on courses on Echography and Doppler of the Brain, and prepared by international experts. The book covers from basic principles to estimation of intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion. The topics cover emergency department and prehospital brain US as part of POCUS and US multiorgan evaluation to general intensive care, neurointensive care and anesthesia, including special populations as pregnant and children and setting as LMIC. Clinical scenarios complete the book. An innovative and unique guide that equips readers to perform bedside and non-invasive assessments for a range of cerebrovascular diseases.Trade ReviewTable of ContentsPart I. Technology, views and normal echo anatomy.- Physical principles probe/Technology.- Basic anatomy with TCCD and vessels.- Windows and practical approach: the MoTOr.- ONSD.- Limitations and pitfalls.- The minimal, intermediate and advanced skills: how to boost your competencies.- Part II. PI, FV, Autoregulation, Cr Cl.- Intracranial pressure.- Brain US for cerebral perfusion.- Part III. Pathology and clinical applications: Emergency department.- Emergency department and prehospital brain US as part of POCUS and US multiorgan evaluation.- Part IV. Liver failure, metabolic coma, sepsis.- Meningitis, stroke.- Cardiac arrest.- ARDS (protective ventilation), ECMO.- Part V. Intracerebral haematomas, midlineshift, hydrocephalus.- SAH Vasospasm.- Brain US in the neurologic settings.- Brain death.- Part VI. Pathology and clinical applications: Applications in neurosurgery.- Applications in neurosurgery.- Applications in low middle income countries.- Part VII. Pathology and clinical applications: specific considerations.- Pediatric population.- Pregnant patients.- Part VIII. Pathology and clinical applications: Intraoperative applications.- Non cardiac surgery.- Cardiac surgery.- Part X. Pathology and clinical applications.- Clinical cases images: clinical scenarios.

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