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Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration NASA
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of how NASA sent humans to explore outer space, told through a treasure trove of historical documents--publishing in celebration of NASA's 60th anniversary and with a foreword by Bill NyeAn extremely useful and thought provoking documentary journey through the maze of space history. There is no wiser or more experienced navigator through the twists and turns and ups and downs than John Logsdon. -James Hansen, New York Times bestselling author of First Man, now a feature film starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy Among all the technological accomplishments of the last century, none has captured our imagination more deeply than the movement of humans into outer space. From Sputnik to SpaceX, the story of that journey--including the inside history of our voyages to the moon depicted in First Man--is told as never before in The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration. RTrade Review"Somebody needed to do it. And Professor John Logsdon is uniquely qualified for the task — to reveal the cultural, political, and scientific correspondence that birthed and sustains our era of space exploration. The fits and starts of good ideas, the precarious flows of funding streams, the fickle sentiments of the public will — it’s all there, right on down to transcripts of illuminating conversations held in the Oval Office between the President and key players in this epic adventure." -Neil deGrasse Tyson, New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry"I wish I'd had this terrific collection of critically important and richly insightful primary sources during my 31 years teaching university students about the history of space exploration. This new book provides an extremely useful and thought provoking documentary journey through the maze of space history. There is no wiser or more experienced navigator through the twists and turns and ups and downs than John Logsdon." -James Hansen, New York Times bestselling author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong"Brimming with fascinating behind-the-scenes details from the birth of the Space Age through the race to the Moon and beyond, this remarkable collection from one of America's preeminent space historians is a treasure.” -Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon "As a NASA astronaut, I already knew a lot about the history of human space flight, but this book contained a wealth of new and exciting revelations. I felt like a fly on the wall listening as critical decisions were being made about how to go to the Moon and whether or not to build the Space Shuttle. And what a thrill to read John Glenn’s own summary of his historic Mercury flight! There’s something here for everyone interested in any aspect of human space flight." -Jeff Hoffman, NASA astronaut and MIT professor"The story of space exploration is marked by a series of turning points, a series of policy decisions. These decisions are documented well enough, but the key documents would be very hard to find, if you didn't where to look. Dr. Logsdon does. He's the dean of space history. He is the world's foremost authority on which of the hundreds of thousands of documents hold the keys to knowing what and why significant things happened on Earth that influenced our presence in space." -Bill Nye, from the foreword“[John Logsdon] clearly knows and is inspired by his material, and his enthusiasm comes through here…. An absorbing read for space exploration enthusiasts, from high schoolers to adults.”—Library Journal “A fascinating look at an extraordinary time….This wonderful little book should be in everyman’s library.”—The Albany Times-Union
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Penguin Putnam Inc Thinking Machines The Quest for Artificial
Book SynopsisA fascinating look at Artificial Intelligence, from its humble Cold War beginnings to the dazzling future that is just around the corner.When most of us think about Artificial Intelligence, our minds go straight to cyborgs, robots, and sci-fi thrillers where machines take over the world. But the truth is that Artificial Intelligence is already among us. It exists in our smartphones, fitness trackers, and refrigerators that tell us when the milk will expire. In some ways, the future people dreamed of at the World's Fair in the 1960s is already here. We're teaching our machines how to think like humans, and they're learning at an incredible rate.In Thinking Machines, technology journalist Luke Dormehl takes you through the history of AI and how it makes up the foundations of the machines that think for us today. Furthermore, Dormehl speculates on the incredible--and possibly terrifying--future that's much closer than many would imagine. This remarkable
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Ate the First Oyster
Book SynopsisWho wore the first pants? Who painted the first masterpiece? Who first rode the horse? Who invented soap? This madcap adventure across ancient history uses everything from modern genetics to archaeology to uncover the geniuses behind these and other world-changing innovations.Who invented the wheel? Who told the first joke? Who drank the first beer? Who was the murderer in the first murder mystery, who was the first surgeon, who sparked the first fire--and most critically, who was the first to brave the slimy, pale oyster?In this book, writer Cody Cassidy digs deep into the latest research to uncover the untold stories of some of these incredible innovators (or participants in lucky accidents). With a sharp sense of humor and boundless enthusiasm for the wonders of our ancient ancestors, Who Ate the First Oyster? profiles the perpetrators of the greatest firsts and catastrophes of prehistory, using the lives of individuals to provide a glimpse into ancient cultures, show how and why these critical developments occurred, and educate us on a period of time that until recently we''ve known almost nothing about.
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Penguin Publishing Group The Singularity Is Nearer
Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTUAL PEOPLE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEThe noted inventor and futurist’s successor to his landmark book The Singularity Is Near explores how technology will transform the human race in the decades to comeSince it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil’s The Singularity Is Near and its vision of an exponential future have spawned a worldwide movement. Kurzweil's predictions about technological advancements have largely come true, with concepts like AI, intelligent machines, and biotechnology now widely familiar to the public.In this entirely new book Ray Kurzweil brings a fresh perspective to advances toward the Singularity—assessing his 1999 prediction that AI will reach human level intelligence by 2029 and examining the exponential growth of technology—that, in the near future, will expand human intelligence a milli
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Penguin Random House India Eating the Present Tasting the Future
Book SynopsisIndia's food is one of her most remarkable features: its countless tastes and styles reflect the nation's history, enduring traditions, and diversity of people and place.
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Penguin Random House India How to Get Glass Skin
Book SynopsisGlass skin achievable by all with proper skincare routine. "How to Get Glass Skin" guide by Dr. Anupriya Goel covers cleansing, toning, moisturizing, serums, SPF, oils, masking, nutrition, supplements, active ingredients, and skincare advancements for glowing skin.
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Penguin Random House India On the Pickle Trail
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Penguin Random House India Purpose
Book SynopsisThe book is a scientific endeavor to define and address the paradox surrounding digital technologies, framing it as a problem underlined due to unclarity in purpose.
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HarperCollins A River Ran Wild
Book SynopsisBeloved author of the classic The Great Kapok Tree, Lynne Cherry explores the true story of the Nashua River in Massachusetts in this nonfiction picture book about restoration, renewal, and environmental consciousness. Over 7,000 years ago Native Americans settled on the Nashua River, a beautiful and leafy valley. But the industrialization of nearby areas would lead to the deterioration of natural habitats. Each double spread examines brief periods of time when the river and surrounding areas teemed with wildlife. Lynne Cherry’s contrasting illustrations of the lush valley and the eventual polluted river deliver an astonishing look at our dramatic need for conservation efforts. This pictorial history of the river, edging towards a hopeful scene of modern-day descendants of both Native Americans and European settlers who come together to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the river, is an intelligent tale that shows young readers how they can do their
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Oxford University Press Inc Human Success Evolutionary Origins and Ethical
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you want to understand human success, its biological and cultural components, start with this groundbreaking collection. Essays authored by experts from many disciplines—paleoanthropology, biology, philosophy, and more. Top-quality scholarship, jargon free. I feel proud to be part of a community of scholars such as these. * Michael Ruse, Florida State University (Emeritus) *Table of ContentsEditor and Contributor Biographies 1. Introduction: The Manifold Challenges to Understanding Human Success Hugh Desmond and Grant Ramsey Part I: What is Evolutionary Success? 2. Evolutionary Success: Standards of Value Dan McShea 3. Human Success: A Contextual and Pluralistic View Marion Hourdequin 4. Human success as a complex of autonomy, adaptation, and niche construction Bernd Rosslenbroich Part II: Explaining Human Success 5. The Origin and Evolution of Human Uniqueness Geerat Vermeij 6. Wanderlust: A View from Deep Time of Dispersal, Persistence, and Human Success Susan Antón 7. Culture as a life-history character: the cognitive continuum in primates and hominins Matt Grove 8. A Gene-Culture Coevolutionary Perspective on Human Success Kathryn Demps and Peter Richerson Part III. Human Success in the Anthropocene 9. Anthropocene patterns in stratigraphy as a perspective on human success Jan Zalasiewicz, Mark Williams, Colin Waters 10. Utter success and extensive inequity: Assessing processes, patterns, and outcomes of the human niche in the Anthropocene Agustín Fuentes 11. Adaptability and the Continuation of Human Origins Richard Potts 12. Evolving Measures of Moral Success Allen Buchanan and Rachell Powell 13. Future Human Success: Beyond Techno-Libertarianism Hugh Desmond
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Oxford University Press Inc Linear Systems and Signals Oxford Series in
Book Synopsis.Trade Review"The text provides a clear, concise presentation of the material. In addition, the sequence of topics matches what I consider to be the most appropriate."--Jeffrey Burl, Michigan Technological University "The chapters are written naturally and elegantly. I am familiar with the author's elegant and easy-to-read style of writing from when I used his books when I was a student. I like the sense of humor that the author uses to make the book more readable."--Nader Namazi, The Catholic University of AmericaTable of ContentsPreface B Background B.1 Complex Numbers B.1.1 A Historical Note B.1.2 Algebra of Complex Numbers B.2 Sinusoids B.2.1 Addition of Sinusoids B.2.2 Sinusoids in Terms of Exponentials B.3 Sketching Signals B.3.1 Monotonic Exponentials B.3.2 The Exponentially Varying Sinusoid B.4 Cramer's Rule B.5 Partial Fraction Expansion B.5.1 Method of Clearing Fractions B.5.2 The Heaviside "Cover-Up" Method B.5.3 Repeated Factors of Q(x) B.5.4 A Combination of Heaviside "Cover-Up" and Clearing Fractions B.5.5 Improper F(x) with m = n B.5.6 Modified Partial Fractions B.6 Vectors and Matrices B.6.1 Some Definitions and Properties B.6.2 Matrix Algebra B.7 MATLAB: Elementary Operations B.7.1 MATLAB Overview B.7.2 Calculator Operations B.7.3 Vector Operations B.7.4 Simple Plotting B.7.5 Element-by-Element Operations B.7.6 Matrix Operations B.7.7 Partial Fraction Expansions B.8 Appendix: Useful Mathematical Formulas B.8.1 Some Useful Constants B.8.2 Complex Numbers B.8.3 Sums B.8.4 Taylor and Maclaurin Series B.8.5 Power Series B.8.6 Trigonometric Identities B.8.7 Common Derivative Formulas B.8.8 Indefinite Integrals B.8.9 L'Hopital's Rule B.8.10 Solution of Quadratic and Cubic Equations 1 Signals and Systems 1.1 Size of a Signal 1.1.1 Signal Energy 1.1.2 Signal Power 1.2 Some Useful Signal Operations 1.2.1 Time Shifting 1.2.2 Time Scaling 1.2.3 Time Reversal 1.2.4 Combined Operations 1.3 Classification of Signals 1.3.1 Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Signals 1.3.2 Analog and Digital Signals 1.3.3 Periodic and Aperiodic Signals 1.3.4 Energy and Power Signals 1.3.5 Deterministic and Random Signals 1.4 Some Useful Signal Models 1.4.1 The Unit Step Function 1.4.2 The Unit Impulse Function 1.4.3 The Exponential Function 1.5 Even and Odd Functions 1.5.1 Some Properties of Even and Odd Functions 1.5.2 Even and Odd Components of a Signal 1.6 Systems 1.7 Classification of Systems 1.7.1 Linear and Nonlinear Systems 1.7.2 Time-Invariant and Time-Varying Systems 1.7.3 Instantaneous and Dynamic Systems 1.7.4 Causal and Noncausal Systems 1.7.5 Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Systems 1.7.6 Analog and Digital Systems 1.7.7 Invertible and Noninvertible Systems 1.7.8 Stable and Unstable Systems 1.8 System Model: Input-Output Description 1.8.1 Electrical Systems 1.8.2 Mechanical Systems 1.8.3 Electromechanical Systems 1.9 Internal and External Descriptions of a System 1.10 Internal Description: The State-Space Description 1.11 MATLAB: Working with Functions 1.11.1 Anonymous Functions 1.11.2 Relational Operators and the Unit Step Function 1.11.3 Visualizing Operations on the Independent Variable 1.11.4 Numerical Integration and Estimating Signal Energy 1.12 Summary 2 Time-Domain Analysis of Continuous-Time Systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 System Response to Internal Conditions: The Zero-Input Response 2.2.1 Some Insights into the Zero-Input Behavior of a System 2.3 The Unit Impulse Response 2.4 System Response to External Input: Zero-State Response 2.4.1 The Convolution Integral 2.4.2 Graphical Understanding of Convolution Operation 2.4.3 Interconnected Systems 2.4.4 A Very Special Function for LTIC Systems: The Everlasting Exponential 2.4.5 Total Response 2.5 System Stability 2.5.1 External (BIBO) Stability 2.5.2 Internal (Asymptotic) Stability 2.5.3 Relationship Between BIBO and Asymptotic Stability 2.6 Intuitive Insights into System Behavior 2.6.1 Dependence of System Behavior on Characteristic Modes 2.6.2 Response Time of a System: The System Time Constant 2.6.3 Time Constant and Rise Time of a System 2.6.4 Time Constant and Filtering 2.6.5 Time Constant and Pulse Dispersion (Spreading) 2.6.6 Time Constant and Rate of Information Transmission 2.6.7 The Resonance Phenomenon 2.7 MATLAB: M-Files 2.7.1 Script M-Files 2.7.2 Function M-Files 2.7.3 For-Loops 2.7.4 Graphical Understanding of Convolution 2.8 Appendix: Determining the Impulse Response 2.9 Summary 3 Time-Domain Analysis of Discrete-Time Systems 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Size of a Discrete-Time Signal 3.2 Useful Signal Operations 3.3 Some Useful Discrete-Time Signal Models 3.3.1 Discrete-Time Impulse Function 3.3.2 Discrete-Time Unit Step Function 3.3.3 Discrete-Time Exponential 3.3.4 Discrete-Time Sinusoid cos 3.3.5 Discrete-Time Complex Exponential 3.4 Examples of Discrete-Time Systems 3.4.1 Classification of Discrete-Time Systems 3.5 Discrete-Time System Equations 3.5.1 Recursive (Iterative) Solution of Difference Equation 3.6 System Response to Internal Conditions: The Zero-Input Response 3.7 The Unit Impulse Response h[n] 3.7.1 The Closed-Form Solution of h[n] 3.8 System Response to External Input: The Zero-State Response 3.8.1 Graphical Procedure for the Convolution Sum 3.8.2 Interconnected Systems 3.8.3 Total Response 3.9 System Stability 3.9.1 External (BIBO) Stability 3.9.2 Internal (Asymptotic) Stability 3.9.3 Relationship Between BIBO and Asymptotic Stability 3.10 Intuitive Insights into System Behavior 3.11 MATLAB: Discrete-Time Signals and Systems 3.11.1 Discrete-Time Functions and Stem Plots 3.11.2 System Responses Through Filtering 3.11.3 A Custom Filter Function 3.11.4 Discrete-Time Convolution 3.12 Appendix: Impulse Response for a Special Case 3.13 Summary 4 Continuous-Time System Analysis Using the Laplace Transform 4.1 The Laplace Transform 4.1.1 Finding the Inverse Transform 4.2 Some Properties of the Laplace Transform 4.2.1 Time Shifting 4.2.2 Frequency Shifting 4.2.3 The Time-Differentiation Property 4.2.4 The Time-Integration Property 4.2.5 The Scaling Property 4.2.6 Time Convolution and Frequency Convolution 4.3 Solution of Differential and Integro-Differential Equations 4.3.1 Comments on Initial Conditions at 0- and at 0+ 4.3.2 Zero-State Response 4.3.3 Stability 4.3.4 Inverse Systems 4.4 Analysis of Electrical Networks: The Transformed Network 4.4.1 Analysis of Active Circuits 4.5 Block Diagrams 4.6 System Realization 4.6.1 Direct Form I Realization 4.6.2 Direct Form II Realization 4.6.3 Cascade and Parallel Realizations 4.6.4 Transposed Realization 4.6.5 Using Operational Amplifiers for System Realization 4.7 Application to Feedback and Controls 4.7.1 Analysis of a Simple Control System 4.8 Frequency Response of an LTIC System 4.8.1 Steady-State Response to Causal Sinusoidal Inputs 4.9 Bode Plots 4.9.1 Constant Ka1a2/b1b3 4.9.2 Pole (or Zero) at the Origin 4.9.3 First-Order Pole (or Zero) 4.9.4 Second-Order Pole (or Zero) 4.9.5 The Transfer Function from the Frequency Response 4.10 Filter Design by Placement of Poles and Zeros of H(s) 4.10.1 Dependence of Frequency Response on Poles and Zeros of H(s) 4.10.2 Lowpass Filters 4.10.3 Bandpass Filters 4.10.4 Notch (Bandstop) Filters 4.10.5 Practical Filters and Their Specifications 4.11 The Bilateral Laplace Transform 4.11.1 Properties of Bilateral Laplace Transform 4.11.2 Using the Bilateral Transform for Linear System Analysis 4.12 MATLAB: Continuous-Time Filters 4.12.1 Frequency Response and Polynomial Evaluation 4.12.2 Butterworth Filters and the Find Command 4.12.3 Using Cascaded Second-Order Sections for Butterworth Filter Realization 4.12.4 Chebyshev Filters 4.13 Summary 5 Discrete-Time System Analysis Using the z-Transfor 5.1 The z-Transform 5.1.1 Inverse Transform by Partial Fraction Expansion and Tables 5.1.2 Inverse z-Transform by Power Series Expansion 5.2 Some Properties of the z-Transform 5.2.1 Time-Shifting Properties 5.2.2 z-Domain Scaling Property (Multiplication by yn) 5.2.3 z-Domain Differentiation Property (Multiplication by n) 5.2.4 Time-Reversal Property 5.2.5 Convolution Property 5.3 z-Transform Solution of Linear Difference Equations 5.3.1 Zero-State Response of LTID Systems: The Transfer Function 5.3.2 Stability 5.3.3 Inverse Systems 5.4 System Realization 5.5 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time Systems 5.5.1 The Periodic Nature of Frequency Response 5.5.2 Aliasing and Sampling Rate 5.6 Frequency Response from Pole-Zero Locations 5.7 Digital Processing of Analog Signals 5.8 The Bilateral z-Transform 5.8.1 Properties of the Bilateral z-Transform 5.8.2 Using the Bilateral z-Transform for Analysis of LTID Systems 5.9 Connecting the Laplace and z-Transforms 5.10 MATLAB: Discrete-Time IIR Filters 5.10.1 Frequency Response and Pole-Zero Plots 5.10.2 Transformation Basics 5.10.3 Transformation by First-Order Backward Difference 5.10.4 Bilinear Transformation 5.10.5 Bilinear Transformation with Prewarping 5.10.6 Example: Butterworth Filter Transformation 5.10.7 Problems Finding Polynomial Roots 5.10.8 Using Cascaded Second-Order Sections to Improve Design 5.11 Summary 6 Continuous-Time Signal Analysis: The Fourier Series 6.1 Periodic Signal Representation by Trigonometric Fourier Series 6.1.1 The Fourier Spectrum 6.1.2 The Effect of Symmetry 6.1.3 Determining the Fundamental Frequency and Period 6.2 Existence and Convergence of the Fourier Series 6.2.1 Convergence of a Series 6.2.2 The Role of Amplitude and Phase Spectra in Waveshaping 6.3 Exponential Fourier Series 6.3.1 Exponential Fourier Spectra 6.3.2 Parseval's Theorem 6.3.3 Properties of the Fourier Series 6.4 LTIC System Response to Periodic Inputs 6.5 Generalized Fourier Series: Signals as Vectors 6.5.1 Component of a Vector 6.5.2 Signal Comparison and Component of a Signal 6.5.3 Extension to Complex Signals 6.5.4 Signal Representation by an Orthogonal Signal Set 6.6 Numerical Computation of Dn 6.7 MATLAB: Fourier Series Applications 6.7.1 Periodic Functions and the Gibbs Phenomenon 6.7.2 Optimization and Phase Spectra 6.8 Summary 7 Continuous-Time Signal Analysis: The Fourier Transform 7.1 Aperiodic Signal Representation by the Fourier Integral 7.1.1 Physical Appreciation of the Fourier Transform 7.2 Transforms of Some Useful Functions 7.2.1 Connection Between the Fourier and Laplace Transforms 7.3 Some Properties of the Fourier Transform 7.4 Signal Transmission Through LTIC Systems 7.4.1 Signal Distortion During Transmission 7.4.2 Bandpass Systems and Group Delay 7.5 Ideal and Practical Filters 7.6 Signal Energy 7.7 Application to Communications: Amplitude Modulation 7.7.1 Double-Sideband, Suppressed-Carrier (DSB-SC) Modulation 7.7.2 Amplitude Modulation (AM) 7.7.3 Single-Sideband Modulation (SSB) 7.7.4 Frequency-Division Multiplexing 7.8 Data Truncation: Window Functions 7.8.1 Using Windows in Filter Design 7.9 MATLAB: Fourier Transform Topics 7.9.1 The Sinc Function and the Scaling Property 7.9.2 Parseval's Theorem and Essential Bandwidth 7.9.3 Spectral Sampling 7.9.4 Kaiser Window Functions 7.10 Summary 8 Sampling: The Bridge from Continuous to Discrete 8.1 The Sampling Theorem 8.1.1 Practical Sampling 8.2 Signal Reconstruction 8.2.1 Practical Difficulties in Signal Reconstruction 8.2.2 Some Applications of the Sampling Theorem 8.3 Analog-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion 8.4 Dual of Time Sampling: Spectral Sampling 8.5 Numerical Computation of the Fourier Transform: The Discrete Fourier Transform 8.5.1 Some Properties of the DFT 8.5.2 Some Applications of the DFT 8.6 The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) 8.7 MATLAB: The Discrete Fourier Transform 8.7.1 Computing the Discrete Fourier Transform 8.7.2 Improving the Picture with Zero Padding 8.7.3 Quantization 8.8 Summary 9 Fourier Analysis of Discrete-Time Signals 9.1 Discrete-Time Fourier Series (DTFS) 9.1.1 Periodic Signal Representation by Discrete-Time Fourier Series 9.1.2 Fourier Spectra of a Periodic Signal x[n] 9.2 Aperiodic Signal Representation by Fourier Integral 9.2.1 Nature of Fourier Spectra 9.2.2 Connection Between the DTFT and the z-Transform 9.3 Properties of the DTFT 9.4 LTI Discrete-Time System Analysis by DTFT 9.4.1 Distortionless Transmission 9.4.2 Ideal and Practical Filters 9.5 DTFT Connection with the CTFT 9.5.1 Use of DFT and FFT for Numerical Computation of DTFT 9.6 Generalization of the DTFT to the z-transform 9.7 MATLAB: Working with the DTFS and the DTFT 9.7.1 Computing the Discrete-Time Fourier Series 9.7.2 Measuring Code Performance 9.7.3 FIR Filter Design by Frequency Sampling 9.8 Summary 10 State-Space Analysis 10.1 Mathematical Preliminaries 10.1.1 Derivatives and Integrals of a Matrix 10.1.2 The Characteristic Equation of a Matrix: The Cayley-Hamilton Theorem 10.1.3 Computation of an Exponential and a Power of a Matrix 10.2 Introduction to State Space 10.3 A Systematic Procedure to Determine State Equations 10.3.1 Electrical Circuits 10.3.2 State Equations from a Transfer Function 10.4 Solution of State Equations 10.4.1 Laplace Transform Solution of State Equations 10.4.2 Time-Domain Solution of State Equations 10.5 Linear Transformation of State Vector 10.5.1 Diagonalization of Matrix A 10.6 Controllability and Observability 10.6.1 Inadequacy of the Transfer Function Description of a System 10.7 State-Space Analysis of Discrete-Time Systems 10.7.1 Solution in State-Space 10.7.2 The z-Transform Solution 10.8 MATLAB: Toolboxes and State-Space Analysis 10.8.1 z-Transform Solutions to Discrete-Time State-Space Systems 10.8.2 Transfer Functions from State-Space Representations 10.8.3 Controllability and Observability of Discrete-Time Systems 10.8.4 Matrix Exponentiation and the Matrix Exponential 10.9 Summary
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OUP India Probability Statistics and Random Signals
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Oxford University Press Engineering Your Future A Brief Introduction to
Book Synopsis.Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Heritage of Engineering 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The Beginnings of Engineering: The Earliest Days 1.3 Early Cities 1.4 A Case Study of Two Historic Engineers 1.5 Computers, Information, Networking, and People 1.6 The History of the Disciplines 1.7 Closing Thoughts References Exercises and Activities 2. Engineering Majors 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Engineering Functions 2.3 Engineering Majors 2.4 Emerging Fields 2.5 Closing Thoughts 2.6 Engineering and Technical Organizations References Exercises and Activities 3. A Statistical Profile of the Engineering Profession 3.1 Statistical Overview 3.2 College Enrollment Trends of Engineering Students 3.3 College Majors of Recent Engineering Students 3.4 Degrees in Engineering 3.5 Job Placement Trends 3.6 Salaries of Engineers 3.7 The Diversity of the Profession 3.8 Distribution of Engineers by Field of Study 3.9 Engineering Employment by Type of Employer 3.10 Percent of Students Unemployed or in Graduate School 3.11 A Word from Employers Exercises and Activities 4. Succeeding in the Classroom 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Attitude 4.3 Goals 4.4 Keys to Effectiveness 4.5 Test-taking 4.6 Making the Most of Your Professors 4.7 Learning Styles 4.8 Well-Rounded Equals Effective 4.9 Your Effective Use of Time 4.10 Accountability 4.11 Overcoming Challenges References Exercises and Activities 5. Problem Solving 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Analytic and Creative Problem Solving 5.3 Analytic Problem Solving 5.4 Creative Problem Solving 5.5 Personal Problem-Solving Styles 5.6 Brainstorming Strategies 5.7 Critical Thinking References Exercises and Activities 6. Computer Tools for Engineers 6.1 The Internet 6.2 Word Processing Programs 6.3 Spreadsheets 6.4 Mathematics Software 6.5 Presentation Software 6.6 Operating Systems References Exercises and Activities 7. Teamwork 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Engineers Often Work in Teams 7.3 Team Organizational Structures 7.4 Team Growth Stages 7.5 What Makes a Successful Team? 7.6 Team Leadership 7.7 Effective Decision Making 7.8 Attitudes toward Team Experiences 7.9 Documenting Team Performance References Exercises and Activities 8. Engineering Design 8.1 What Is Engineering Design? 8.2 The Engineering Design Process 8.3 Using the Engineering Design Process-ATM 8.4 Using the Engineering Design Process-Backpack References Exercises and Activities 9. Technical Communications 9.1 Visual Communication 9.2 Oral Presentations 9.3 Written Documents 9.4 Revising and Editing 9.5 Conclusion References Exercises and Activities 10. Ethics and Engineering 10.1 Introduction 10.2 The Nature of Ethics 10.3 The Nature of Engineering Ethics 10.4 Codes of Ethics and the Obligations of Engineers Exercises and Activities 11. Engineering Work Experience 11.1 A Job and Experience 11.2 Summer Jobs and On- and Off-Campus Work Experiences 11.3 Volunteer or Community Service Experiences 11.4 Supervised Independent Study or Research Assistantship 11.5 Internships 11.6 Cooperative Education 11.7 Which Is Best for You? Exercises and Activities Appendix A. Nine Excel® Skills Every Engineering Student Should Know Appendix B. Impress Them: How to Make Presentations Effective Appendix C. An Introduction to MATLAB Index
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Oxford University Press Ethics for Engineers
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Oxford University Press Inc Conservation Economics Science and Policy
Book SynopsisA unified theory of conservation that addresses the broad problem of conservation, the principles that inform conservation choices, and the application of those principles to the management of the natural world.The conservation of natural resources, like that of any other asset, involves trade-offs. Yet, in a world faced with the harsh realities of climate change, crafting the right environmental policies is an increasingly urgent task. In Conservation, Charles Perrings and Ann Kinzig bring together new research in economics and biodiversity to investigate conservation decisions and the theory behind them.Perrings and Kinzig apply the concept of conservation broadly to examine how the principles of conservation apply to the management of the natural world. They demonstrate that the same basic principles serve as the foundation of all rational conservation decisions, from managing financial assets to safeguarding at-risk ecosystems. Whether someone is deciding to hold or dispose of a stock or whether to exploit or preserve a natural resource, they are better off choosing to conserve a resource when its value to them, if conserved, is greater than its value when converted. The book also considers the context of such conservation decisions. Just as national tax rules influence choices about financial investments, environmental regulations within countries, and environmental agreements between countries, impact the decisions regarding natural resources. Building on their basic theory of conservation, Perrings and Kinzig address key issues in the field of environmental economics, including the valuation of ecosystem services and environmental assets; the limits on the substitutability of produced and natural capital; and the challenges posed by the often weak markets for ecosystem services oriented toward the public good. They also address the problem of scale: while decisions might be easier to make at the local level, many conservation policies need to apply at either the national or international level to succeed. Written by experts from both social and hard sciences, this book presents a unified theory of conservation and provides a model for a more effective way to approach the vitally important issue.Trade ReviewThis is a remarkably learned, informative, and useful book that will work well in graduate courses. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals. * R. M. Whaples, Wake Forest University, CHOICE *Table of ContentsPREFACE LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES LIST OF ACRONYMS CHAPTER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The biological record 1.3 Implications for conservation 1.4 Plan of the book PART I THE ECONOMIC THEORY OF CONSERVATION CHAPTER 2 THE DECISION PROBLEM 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Elements of the decision problem 2.3 A numerical example-the wine storage problem 2.4 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 3 HOTELLING CONSERVATION 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Hotelling arbitrage condition 3.3 The Hotelling prices and quantities 3.4 Renewable natural resources and the Hotelling arbitrage condition 3.5 Connecting the Hotelling theory of conservation to Conservation Biology 3.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 4 THE CONSERVATION RENEWABLE RESOURCES 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Marine capture fisheries 4.3 Forests and forestry 4.4 Rangelands 4.5 Summary and conclusions PART II VALUATION CHAPTER 5 THE VALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL GOODS AND SERVICES 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The basis of value 5.3 Ecosystem services and the value of non-marketed environmental resources 5.4 The valuation of provisioning and cultural services 5.5 The valuation of regulating services 5.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 6 THE VALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Sustainability and the value of environmental assets 6.3 The value of environmental assets in the national accounts 6.4 Inclusive wealth 6.5 Environmental assets and total factor productivity 6.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 7 SUBSTITUTABILITY AND THE VALUATION OF NATURAL CAPITAL 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Substitution in production 7.3 Substitution in a generalized model of joint production 7.3 Substitution and public goods 7.4 Net substitutes and complements 7.5 Conditional substitutes and complements 7.6 Summary and conclusions PART III ALIGNING THE PRIVATE AND SOCIAL VALUE OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC GOODS 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The optimal provision of public goods 8.3 Types of public good 8.4 Strategic behavior and the provision of public goods 8.5 Resolving the public good problem 8.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTAL EXTERNALITIES 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The nature of environmental externalities 9.3 Unidirectional externalities 9.4 Positional externalities 9.5 Public externalities 9.6 Aligning private and social value 9.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 10 POVERTY, VALUE, AND CONSERVATION 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Income effects and poverty 10.3 Poverty-population-environment 10.4 Per capita income growth and conservation 10.5 Wealth, property rights, and conservation 10.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 11 CONSERVATION IN PROTECTED AREAS 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Protected area design: ecological principles 11.3 Protected area design: economic principles 11.4 Protected areas and the supply of ecosystem services 11.5 Protected areas and poverty 11.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 12 CONSERVATION BEYOND PROTECTED AREAS 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Conservation of threatened wild species outside protected areas 12.3 Conservation in agriculture 12.4 Habitat substitutability 12.5 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 13 CONSERVATION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Property rights 13.3 Legal restrictions on land use 13.4 Environmental offsets 13.5 Economic incentives 13.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 14 CONSERVATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Migratory species 14.3 Transboundary and linked ecosystems 14.4 Trade, travel, and the movement of species 14.5 Strategic behavior and transboundary conservation 14.6 Funding conservation as a global public good 14.6 Summary and conclusions CHAPTER 15 CONSERVATION IN THE FUTURE 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Environmental trends 15.3 Economic trends 15.4 The population affected by conservation decisions 15.5 The optimal scale at which to conserve and the governance of conservation Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Engineering America
Book SynopsisEngineering America narrates how Johann August Röbling, the third child of a provincial German tobacconist, became John A. Roebling, world-renowned American engineer, wealthy manufacturer, and designer of the Brooklyn Bridge and other great engineering feats of nineteenth-century America.Trade ReviewRichard Haw's Engineering America...succeeds as a remarkable work of primary source scholarship, one that brings Roebling to life in all his human complexity...[with] care and empathy....A great strength of Haw's analysis derives from his engagement with the cultural, social, and economic context of Roebling's life....For those most interested in Roebling's work as a designer/builder of suspension bridges, Engineering America will not disappoint. * Donald C. Jackson, Technology and Culture *A remarkable work of primary source scholarship * Donald C. Jackson, Technology and Culture *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: "Fitting One's Self for the New World" Part One: Novice (1806-1831) Chapter 1: In Napoleon's Shadow (1806-1824) Chapter 2: Berlin and the Culture of Revolution (1824-1825) Chapter 3: Westphalia: Building Roads, Designing Bridges (1825-1829) Chapter 4: Johann Etzler and the Mühlhausen Emigration Society (1829-1831) Chapter 5: Across the Atlantic (1831) Part Two: Apprentice (1831-1847) Chapter 6: And out to Western Pennsylvania (1831-1832) Chapter 7: Establishing Saxonburg (1832-1837) Chapter 8: Internal Improvements (1838-1841) Chapter 9: Making Wire Rope and the Wire Rope Industry (1840-1848) Chapter 10: Private Life, Public Works (1844-1845) Chapter 11: Rebuilding Pittsburgh: Finishing the Allegheny, Spanning the Monongahela (1845-1846) Chapter 12: Setting the Future (1846-1847) Part Three: Master (1848-69) Chapter 13: Economies of Scale (1848-1852) Chapter 14: Crossing Niagara (1846-48) Chapter 15: Securing Niagara (1852-55) Chapter 16: The Kentucky, Ohio and Allegheny (1856-1860) Chapter 17: And the War Came (1861-1865) Chapter 18: Unfinished Business (1863-1869) Epilogue: "I am my own Judge" Notes Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Stealth The Secret Contest to Invent Invisible
Book SynopsisOn a moonless night in January 1991, a dozen U.S. aircraft appeared in the skies over Baghdad. To the Iraqi air defenses, the planes seemed to come from nowhere. Their angular shape, making them look like flying origami, rendered them virtually undetectable. Each aircraft was more than 60 feet in length and with a wingspan of 40 feet, yet its radar footprint was the size of a ball bearing. Here was the first extensive combat application of Stealth technology. And it was devastating. Peter Westwick''s new book illuminates the story behind these aircraft, the F-117A, also known as the Stealth Fighter, and their close cousin the B-2, also known as the Stealth Bomber. The development of Stealth unfolded over decades. Radar has been in use since the 1930s and was essential to the Allies in World War Two, when American investment in radar exceeded that in the Manhattan Project. The atom bomb ended the war, conventional wisdom has it, but radar won it. That experience also raised a question: could a plane be developed that was invisible to radar? That question, and the seemingly impossible feat of physics and engineering behind it, took on increasing urgency during the Cold War, when the United States searched for a way both to defend its airspace and send a plane through Soviet skies undetected. Thus started the race for Stealth. At heart, Stealth is a tale of not just two aircraft but the two aerospace companies that made them, Lockheed and Northrop, guided by contrasting philosophies and outsized personalities. Beginning in the 1970s, the two firms entered into a fierce competition, one with high financial stakes and conducted at the highest levels of secrecy in the Cold War. They approached the problem of Stealth from different perspectives, one that pitted aeronautical designers against electrical engineers, those who relied on intuition against those who pursued computer algorithms. The two different approaches manifested in two very different solutions to Stealth, clearly evident in the aircraft themselves: the F-117 composed of flat facets, the B-2 of curves. For all their differences, Lockheed and Northrop were located twenty miles apart in the aerospace suburbs of Los Angeles, not far from Disneyland. This was no coincidence. The creative culture of postwar Southern California-unorthodox, ambitious, and future-oriented-played a key role in Stealth. Combining nail-biting narrative, incisive explanation of the science and technology involved, and indelible portraits of unforgettable characters, Stealth immerses readers in the story of an innovation with revolutionary implications for modern warfare.Trade ReviewThe U.S. innovation system fostered different approaches to a specific problem, and stealth mobilized a huge amount of talent and human energy- like many high-tech Cold War ventures. Historians of business, technology, and the military as well as sociologists will find Stealth richly rewarding. * Dimitrios Ziakkas, Dimitrios Ziakkas is an assistant professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University., Technology and Culture *[A] valuable contribution to Cold War history. * Tom Ricks *In his elegant Stealth, Peter Westwick balanc[es] a modest level of technical detail with a keen eye for the people involved, drawing on extensive interviews and oral histories. The vividness Mr. Westwick achieves is all the more impressive given the secrecy of the stealth world. * Konstantin Kakaes, The Wall Street Journal *A rich, compelling, and eye-opening book. * Daniel J. Kevles, author of The Physicists *Westwick does a good job of explaining the engineering principles at work, the competitive instinct of the engineers—which motivated them more than did a patriotic desire to gain the upper hand over the Soviet Union—and the advantages of a close partnership between the private sector and the state. * Lawrence Freedman, Foreign Affairs *This concise, highly readable history of the creation, development, and application of one of the most important technologies of the Cold War brings clarity and a thorough understanding to this complex subject. * F. Robert van der Linden, Science *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Roots of the Revolution Chapter 2. Dark Days in the Sunshine State Chapter 3. Breeding Invisible Rabbits Chapter 4. Lockheed: Tin Shed in a Hurricane Chapter 5. Northrop: Seeing the Waves Chapter 6. Shootout at RATSCAT Chapter 7. Have Blue and the F-117 Chapter 8. Secrets and Strategies Chapter 9. The Whale Chapter 10. Winning the B-2 Chapter 11. Building the B-2 Chapter 12. Stealth and the Modern Military
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Oxford University Press Inc Elements of Electromagnetics
Book SynopsisUsing a vectors-first approach, Elements of Electromagnetics, Seventh Edition, covers electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields, waves, and applications like transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. The text also provides a balanced presentation of time-varying and static fields, preparing students for employment in today''s industrial and manufacturing sectors.Streamlined to facilitate student understanding, Elements of Electromagnetics, Seventh Edition, features worked examples in every chapter that explain how to use the theory presented in the text to solve different kinds of problems. It also covers numerical methods, including MATLAB and vector analysis, to help students analyze situations that they are likely to encounter in industry practice.Trade ReviewThis is one of the best electromagnetics textbooks on the market. With its understandable language and strong approach, Elements of Electromagnetics is almost perfect. * Lili H. Tabrizi, California State University, Los Angeles *Well-written and easy to follow, with an excellent balance of rigor, ease, and clarity. This text has lots of practice problems and a wonderful collection of application notes. * Sudarshan Nelatury, Pennsylvania State University, Erie *Elements of Electromagnetics provides easy-to-understand explanations without losing the complexity of the material. The solved problems are detailed and a good reference for students to practice the theory behind the concepts. * Sima Noghanian, University of North Dakota *Table of ContentsBRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE A NOTE TO THE STUDENT MATH ASSESSMENT PART 1: VECTOR ANALYSIS 1. VECTOR ALGEBRA --1.1 Introduction --1.2 A Preview of the Book --1.3 Scalars and Vectors --1.4 Unit Vector --1.5 Vector Addition and Subtraction --1.6 Position and Distance Vectors --1.7 Vector Multiplication --1.8 Components of a Vector ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 2. COORDINATE SYSTEMS AND TRANSFORMATION --2.1 Introductio --2.2 Cartesian Coordinates (x, y, z) --2.3 Circular Cylindrical Coordinates (r, f, z) --2.4 Spherical Coordinates (r, u, f) --2.5 Constant-Coordinate Surfaces ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 3. VECTOR CALCULUS --3.1 Introduction --3.2 Differential Length, Area, and Volume --3.3 Line, Surface, and Volume Integrals --3.4 Del Operator --3.5 Gradient of a Scalar --3.6 Divergence of a Vector and Divergence Theorem --3.7 Curl of a Vector and Stokes's Theorem --3.8 Laplacian of a Scalar --3.9 Classification of Vector Fields ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems PART 2: ELECTROSTATICS 4. ELECTROSTATIC FIELDS --4.1 Introduction --4.2 Coulomb's Law and Field Intensity --4.3 Electric Fields Due to Continuous Charge Distributions --4.4 Electric Flux Density --4.5 Gauss's Law-Maxwell's Equation --4.6 Applications of Gauss's Law --4.7 Electric Potential --4.8 Relationship between E and V-Maxwell's Equation --4.9 An Electric Dipole and Flux Lines --4.10 Energy Density in Electrostatic Fields --4.11 Application Note-Electrostatic Discharge ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 5. ELECTRIC FIELDS IN MATERIAL SPACE --5.1 Introduction --5.2 Properties of Materials --5.3 Convection and Conduction Currents --5.4 Conductors --5.5 Polarization in Dielectrics --5.6 Dielectric Constant and Strength --5.7 Linear, Isotropic, and Homogeneous Dielectrics --5.8 Continuity Equation and Relaxation Time --5.9 Boundary Conditions --5.10 Application Note-High Dielectric Constant Materials --5.11 Application Note-Graphene --5.12 Application Note - Piezoelectrics ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 6. ELECTROSTATIC BOUNDARY-VALUE PROBLEMS --6.1 Introduction --6.2 Poisson's and Laplace's Equations --6.3 Uniqueness Theorem --6.4 General Procedures for Solving Poisson's or Laplace's Equation --6.5 Resistance and Capacitance --6.6 Method of Images --6.7 Application Note-Capacitance of Microstrip Lines --6.8 Application Note-RF MEMS --6.9 Application NOte-Supercapacitors ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems PART 3: MAGNETOSTATICS 7. MAGNETOSTATIC FIELDS --7.1 Introduction --7.2 Biot-Savart's Law --7.3 Ampère's Circuit Law-Maxwell's Equation --7.4 Applications of Ampère's Law --7.5 Magnetic Flux Density-Maxwell's Equation --7.6 Maxwell's Equations for Static Fields --7.7 Magnetic Scalar and Vector Potentials --7.8 Derivation of Biot-Savart's Law and Ampère's Law --7.9 Application Note-Lightning --7.10 Application Note-Polywell ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 8. MAGNETIC FORCES, MATERIALS, AND DEVICES --8.1 Introduction --8.2 Forces Due to Magnetic Fields --8.3 Magnetic Torque and Moment --8.4 A Magnetic Dipole --8.5 Magnetization in Materials --8.6 Classification of Materials --8.7 Magnetic Boundary Conditions --8.8 Inductors and Inductances --8.9 Magnetic Energy --8.10 Magnetic Circuits --8.11 Force on Magnetic Materials --8.12 Application Note-Magnetic Levitation --8.13 Application Note-SQUIDs ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems PART 4: WAVES AND APPLICATIONS 9. MAXWELL'S EQUATIONS --9.1 Introduction --9.2 Faraday's Law --9.3 Transformer and Motional Electromotive Forces --9.4 Displacement Current --9.5 Maxwell's Equations in Final Forms --9.6 Time-Varying Potentials --9.7 Time-Harmonic Fields --9.8 Application Note-Memristor --9.9 Application Note-Optical Nanocircuits --9.10 Application Note-Wireless Power Transfer and Qi Standard ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 10. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION --10.1 Introduction --10.2 Waves in General --10.3 Wave Propagation in Lossy Dielectrics --10.4 Plane Waves in Lossless Dielectrics --10.5 Plane Waves in Free Space --10.6 Plane Waves in Good Conductors --10.7 Wave Polarization --10.8 Power and the Poynting Vector --10.9 Reflection of a Plane Wave at Normal Incidence --10.10 Reflection of a Plane Wave at Oblique Incidence --10.11 Application Note-Microwaves --10.12 Application Note-60 GHz Technology ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 11. TRANSMISSION LINES --11.1 Introduction --11.2 Transmission Line Parameters --11.3 Transmission Line Equations --11.4 Input Impedance, Standing Wave Ratio, and Power --11.5 The Smith Chart --11.6 Some Applications of Transmission Lines --11.7 Transients on Transmission Lines 574 --11.8 Application Notes-Microstrip Lines and Characterization of Data Cables --11.9 Application Note-Metamaterials --11.10 Application Note-Microwave Imaging ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 12. WAVEGUIDES --12.1 Introduction --12.2 Rectangular Waveguides --12.3 Transverse Magnetic (TM) Modes --12.4 Transverse Electric (TE) Modes --12.5 Wave Propagation in the Guide --12.6 Power Transmission and Attenuation --12.7 Waveguide Current and Mode Excitation --12.8 Waveguide Resonators --12.9 Application Note-Optical Fiber --12.10 Application Note-Cloaking and Invisibility ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 13. ANTENNAS --13.1 Introduction --13.2 Hertzian Dipole --13.3 Half-Wave Dipole Antenna --13.4 Quarter-Wave Monopole Antenna --13.5 Small-Loop Antenna --13.6 Antenna Characteristics --13.7 Antenna Arrays --13.8 Effective Area and the Friis Equation --13.9 The Radar Equation --13.10 Application Note-Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility --13.11 Application Note-Textile Antennas and Sensors --13.12 Application Note-Fractal Antennas ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems 14. NUMERICAL METHODS --14.1 Introduction --14.2 Field Plotting --14.3 The Finite Difference Method --14.4 The Moment Method --14.5 The Finite Element Method --14.6 Application Note-Microstrip Lines ---Summary ---Review Questions ---Problems APPENDIX A: Mathematical Formulas APPENDIX B: Material Constants APPENDIX C: MATLAB APPENDIX D: The Complete Smith Chart APPENDIX E: Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems INDEX
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Oxford University Press Inc HandsOn Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists
Book SynopsisDeparting from the style of typical manuals, Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers, Fourth Edition, uses a learn-by-doing approach to guide students through using this powerful laboratory tool. It helps students--who are not assumed to have prior experience--master the computer-based skills they need to carry out effective experiments.Table of ContentsPreface About the Author 1. LABVIEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1.1 LabVIEW Programming Environment 1.2 Blank VI 1.3 Front-Panel Editing 1.4 Block-Diagram Editing 1.5 Program Execution 1.6 Pop-Up Menu and Data-Type Representation 1.7 Program Storage 1.8 Quick Drop 2. THE WHILE LOOP AND WAVEFORM CHART 2.1 Programming Structures and Graphing Modes 2.2 While Loop Basics 2.3 Sine-Wave Plot Using a While Loop and Waveform Chart 2.4 LabVIEW Help Window 2.5 Front Panel Editing 2.6 Waveform Chart Pop-Up Menu 2.7 Finishing the Program 2.8 Program Execution 2.9 Program Improvements 2.10 Data Types and Automatic Creation Feature 3. THE FOR LOOP AND WAVEFORM GRAPH 3.1 For Loop Basics 3.2 Sine-Wave Plot Using a For Loop and Waveform Graph 3.3 Waveform Graph 3.4 Owned and Free Labels 3.5 Creation of Sine Wave Using a For Loop 3.6 Cloning Block-Diagram Icons 3.7 Auto-Indexing Feature 3.8 Running the VI 3.9 X-Axis Calibration of the Waveform Graph 3.10 Sine-Wave Plot Using a While Loop and Waveform Graph 3.11 Front-Panel Array Indicator 3.12 Debugging With the Probe Watch Window and Error List 4. THE MATHSCRIPT NODE AND XY GRAPH 4.1 MathScript Node Basics 4.2 Quick MathScript Node Example: Sine-Wave Plot 4.3 Waveform Simulator Using a MathScript Node and XY Graph 4.4 Creating an XY Cluster 4.5 Running the VI 4.6 LabVIEW MathScript Window 4.7 Adding Shape Options Using an Enumerated Type Control 4.8 Finishing the Block Diagram 4.9 Running the VI 4.10 Control and Indicator Clusters 4.11 Creating an Icon Using the Icon Editor 4.12 Icon Design 4.13 Connector Assignment 5. INTRODUCTION TO DATA ACQUISITION DEVICES USING MAX 5.1 Data Acquisition Hardware 5.2 Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) 5.3 Analog Input Modes 5.4 Range and Resolution 5.5 Sampling Frequency and the Aliasing Effect 5.6 Analog Input Operation Using MAX 5.7 Analog Output 5.8 Analog Output Operation Using MAX 5.9 Digital Input/Output 5.10 Digital Input/Output Operation Using Max 6. DATA ACUISITION USING DAQ ASSISTANT 6.1 Data Acquisition VIs 6.2 Simple Analog Input Operation on a DC Voltage 6.3 Digital Oscilloscope 6.4 DC Voltage Storage 6.5 Hardware-Timed Waveform Generator 6.6 Placing a Custom-Made VI on a Block Diagram 6.7 Completing and Executing Waveform Generator (Express) 7. DATA FILES AND CHARACTER STRINGS 7.1 ASCII Text and Binary Data Files 7.2 Storing Data in Spreadsheet-Formatted File 7.3 Storing a One-Dimensional Data Array 7.4 Transpose Option 7.5 Storing a Two-Dimensional Data Array 7.6 Controlling the Format of Stored Data 7.7 The Path Constant and Platform Portability 7.8 Fundamental File I/O VIs 7.9 Adding Text Labels to a Spreadsheet File 7.10 Backslash Codes 8. SHIFT REGISTERS 8.1 Shift Register Basics 8.2 Quick Shift Register Example: Integer Sum 8.3 Noise and Signal Averaging 8.4 Noisy Sine VI 8.5 Moving Average of Four Traces 8.6 Modularity and Automatic SubVI Creation 8.7 Moving Average of Arbitrary Number of Traces 9. THE CASE STRUCTURE 9.1 Case Structure Basics 9.2 Quick Case Structure Example: Runtime Options Using Property Nodes 9.3 State Machine Architecture: Guessing Game 9.4 State Machine Architecture: Express VI-Based Digital Oscilloscope 10. DATA DEPENDENCY AND THE SEQUENCE STRUCTURE 10.1 Data Dependency and Sequence Structure Basics 10.2 Event Timer Using a Sequence Structure 10.3 Event Timer Using Data Dependency 10.4 Highlight Execution 11. ANALYSIS VIs: CURVE FITTING 11.1 Thermistor Resistance-Temperature Data File 11.2 Temperature Measurement Using Thermistors 11.3 The Linear Least-Squares Method 11.4 Inputting Data to a VI Using a Front-Panel Array Control 11.5 Inputting Data to a VI by Reading from a Disk File 11.6 Slicing Up a Multi-Dimensional Array 11.7 Running the VI 11.8 Curve Fitting Using the Linear Least-Squares Method 11.9 Residual Plot 11.10 Curve Fitting Using the Nonlinear Least-Squares Method 12. ANALYSIS VIs: FAST FOURIER TRANSFORM 12.1 Quick Fast Fourier Transform Example 12.2 The Fourier Transform 12.3 Discrete Sampling and the Nyquist Frequency 12.4 The Discrete Fourier Transform 12.5 The Fast Fourier Transform 12.6 Frequency Calculator VI 12.7 FFT of Sinusoids 12.8 Applying the FFT to Various Sinusoidal Inputs 12.9 Magnitude of Complex-Amplitude 12.10 Observing Leakage 12.11 Windowing 12.12 Estimating Frequency and Amplitude 12.13 Aliasing 13. DATA ACQUISITION AND GENERATION USING DAQMX VIs 13.1 DAQmx VI Basics 13.2 Simple Analog Input Operation on a DC Voltage 13.3 Digital Oscilloscope 13.4 Express VI Automatic Code Generation 13.5 Limitations of Express VIs 13.6 Improving Digital Oscilloscope Using State Machine Architecture 13.7 Analog Output Operations 13.8 Waveform Generator 14. CONTROL OF STAND-ALONE INSTRUMENTS 14.1 Instrument Control using VISA VIs 14.2 The VISA Session 14.3 The IEEE 488.2 Standard 14.4 Common Commands 14.5 Status Reporting 14.6 Device-Specific Commands 14.7 Specific Hardware Used In This Chapter 14.8 Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) 14.9 Simple VISA-Based Query Operation 14.10 Message Termination 14.11 Getting and Setting Communication Properties Using a Property Node 14.12 Performing a Measurement over the Interface Bus 14.13 Synchronization Methods 14.14 Measurement VI Based on the Serial Poll Method 14.15 Measurement VI Based on the Service Request Method 14.16 Creating an Instrument Driver 14.17 Using the Instrument Driver to Write an Application Program APPENDIX A. FORMULA NODE PROGRAMMING FOR CHAPTER 4 A.1 Formula Node Basics A.2 Quick Formula Node Example: Sine-Wave Plot (Section 4.2) A.3 Formula Node-Based Waveform Simulator (Sections 4.3-4.4) A.4 Formula Node-Based Waveform Simulator (Section 4.8) A.5 Formula Node-Based Waveform Simulator (Section 4.10) APPENDIX B. MATHEMATICS OF LEAKAGE AND WINDOWING B.1 Analytic Description of Leakage B.2 Description of Leakage Using the Convolution Theorem APPENDIX C. PID TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROJECT C.1 Project Description C.2 Voltage-Controlled Bidirectional Current Driver for Thermoelectric Device C.3 PID Temperature Control Algorithm C.4 PID Temperature Control System C.5 Construction of Temperature Control System Index
£65.54
Oxford University Press Inc Meaningful Inefficiencies Civic Design in an Age
Book SynopsisPublic trust in the institutions that mediate civic life-from governing bodies to newsrooms-is low. In facing this challenge, many organizations assume that ensuring greater efficiency will build trust. As a result, these organizations are quick to adopt new technologies to enhance what they do, whether it''s a new app or dashboard. However, efficiency, or charting a path to a goal with the least amount of friction, is not itself always built on a foundation of trust. Meaningful Inefficiencies is about the practices undertaken by civic designers that challenge the normative applications of smart technologies in order to build or repair trust with publics. Based on over sixty interviews with change makers in public serving organizations throughout the United States, as well as detailed case studies, this book provides a practical and deeply philosophical picture of civic life in transition. The designers in this book are not professional designers, but practitioners embedded within organizations who have adopted an approach to public engagement Eric Gordon and Gabriel Mugar call meaningful inefficiencies, or the deliberate design of less efficient over more efficient means of achieving some ends. This book illustrates how civic designers are creating meaningful inefficiencies within public serving organizations. It also encourages a rethinking of how innovation within these organizations is understood, applied, and sought after. Different than market innovation, civic innovation is not just about invention and novelty; it is concerned with building communities around novelty, and cultivating deep and persistent trust. At its core, Meaningful Inefficiencies underlines that good civic innovation will never just involve one single public good, but must instead negotiate a plurality of publics. In doing so, it creates the conditions for those publics to play, resulting in people truly caring for the world. Meaningful Inefficiencies thus presents an emergent and vitally needed approach to creating civic life at a moment when smart and efficient are the dominant forces in social and organizational change.Trade ReviewMeaningful Inefficiencies is a valuable contribution to current debates and academic theory in the fields of communication and media studies. * Martijn de Waal, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences *The concept of 'meaningful inefficiencies' is a productive addition to the field-it moves away from the utilitarian 'solutionist' view of smart tech and, instead, puts people at the forefront of the future. * Michiel de Lange, Utrecht University *This book is the perfect combination of radical and practical. What would the institutions that set the foundation for civic health look like if they operated through the lens of care? This simple question is profoundly consequential, and readers get to see that brighter and more functional future with the case studies provided herein. This book provides the spark for scholars, leaders, and workers in civic spaces to reorient around care, and I cant wait to see the positive change that follows. * Jennifer Brandel, Hearken *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Innovation Chapter 2: Publics Chapter 3: Play Chapter 4: Care Chapter 5: Practice References Index
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Oxford University Press Inc Dark Skies
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book is highly recommended to students of global security, international relations, and geopolitics. * Didem Buhari Gulmez, Izmir Katip Celebi University, New Global Studies *Remarkable, mesmerizing book * Stewart M. Patrick *Deudney's research is highly original, empirically rich and driven by (geopolitical) theory.... It finally provides a theoretically-informed account of the possible effects of space expansionism on the security threats facing the Earth and humanity, the nature of the international system and of domestic regimes, and the future of individual and collective freedoms.... The book is highly recommended to students of global security, international relations, and geopolitics. * New Global Studies *It is a big book and Deudney covers a great deal of ground, some of it rather difficult, but he does so with lucid and even frequently engaging prose. His criticisms of the arguments of various schools of space advocacy are fair-minded, and they go deep. They shook many of my long-held convictions about the desirability of an ever-expanding human presence in space....excellent. * The New Atlantis *[A]sustained argument against the militarisation of space and indeed the Promethean excitements of space itself. ...Deudney dismantles the idea that space exploration will lead to a transcendence of the Earth's natural constraints: more likely, he thinks, is total surveillance and an increased risk of 'planetary scope technological catastrophe.' * London Review of Books *Dark Skies: Space Expansionism, Planetary Geopolitics, and the Ends of Humanity [is] a learned, massively documented screed expressing what I think will probably soon become the prevailing view in academic circles * John Wilson, Englewood Review of Books, The Lamp *Dark Skies: Space Expansionism, Planetary Geopolitics, and the Ends of Humanity is a painstakingly researched, historically informed and theoretically sophisticated analysis centered on the disarmingly simple question: Is space colonization desirable? * Byron Williston, Boston Review *Deudney forensically examines the techno-political worldviews on which various kinds of space expansionism rest. He then systematically takes the arguments apart, showing the dreams of space expansionism to be science fiction, military adventurism, and the vanity projects of billionaires. After his tour de force, we are led back to where we began, here on Earth. An essential book that has been a long time coming. * Clive Hamilton, Professor of Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University in Canberra, and author of Defiant Earth *I am a dyed-in-the-wool space cadet of long standing, so I am 'the enemy' as far as Deudney is concerned. Yet, this amazingly well-researched and thoughtful book provides a deeply sobering geopolitical reality check for the space expansionists. It is absolutely important that the expansionist program be challenged by the arguments assembled here, and so far there has been no such challenge, or at least nothing nearly so well-informed and bracing as this. Deudney has fired the opening shot in what could one day become the central debate about how humankind charts its future. A landmark achievement from perhaps the most original thinker writing in international relations today. * Barry Buzan, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics *Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in a cradle forever,' wrote the rocketry pioneer Konstantin Tsiolkovsky in 1911. 'If humans are indeed in an infant state, then it also stands to reason that many-if not most-of their visions of the future are essentially infantile as well,' writes Deudney today. His closely reasoned, deeply disturbing, and always fascinating treatise warns humanity to resist dreamy temptations to colonize-and most likely militarize-the solar system and to pursue instead 'space for earth. * Walter A. McDougall, Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania, and Pulitzer-Prize winning author of the Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age *Table of ContentsPrologue: MACHINE CIVILIZATION & THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE EARTH Chapter 1. THE PROMISE OF SPACE REVISITED Chapter 2. TOWARD AN ASSESSMENT PART ONE: GEOGRAPHIC & TECHNOLOGICAL HORIZONS Chapter 3. NEW HEAVENS, NEW EARTH Chapter 4. TECHNOLOGICAL IMAGINARIES, FEASIBILITIES, SYNDROMES & CATASTROPHES PART TWO: SPACE EXPANSIONISM & CRITICS Chapter 5. ABSOLUTE WEAPONS, LIGHTNING WARS & ULTIMATE POSITIONS Chapter 6. LIMITLESS FRONTIERS, SPACESHIP EARTHS & HIGHER HUMANITIES Chapter 7. SUPERPOWER RESTRAINTS, PLANETARY SECURITY & EARTH IDENTITY PART THREE: ASSESSMENT Chapter 8. GEOGRAPHY, GEOPOLITICS AND GEO-HISTORY Chapter 9. EARTH SPACE, PLANETARY GEOPOLITICS & WORLD GOVERNMENTS Chapter 10. SOLAR SPACE, ISLAND EARTH & THE ENDS OF HUMANITY Conclusion: SPACE FOR EARTH
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Oxford University Press Inc A Bridge to the Sky
Book SynopsisIn times of widespread Islamophobia, there is an understandable motivation for constructing scientific achievement as a counternarrative in popular discourse about Islam. Yet doing so has tended to impose an anachronistic conception of science onto pre-modern practices while also obscuring wider views of the intellectual, philosophical, and particularly the material context of medieval scientific achievement. An exemplary case study for this phenomenon is the figure of ''Abbas Ibn Firnas (d. 887), a celebrated early scientist, Córdoban courtier, and polymath. Ibn Firnas is best known today for conducting an early aeronautics experiment, which was commemorated by NASA. Some historians have called it the first successful human flight. The earliest and fullest account of Ibn Firnas'' career in the Umayyad court includes the aeronautics experiment, and a great deal more on his achievements in the arts and design but has yet to receive sustained scholarly attention. That account, as preservTrade ReviewGlaire D. Anderson's book about 'Abbas Ibn Firnas is substantial and truly inventive. It describes the process and context in which he developed his work and the implications for all future investigations on this theme, exploring how medieval Islamic intellectuals likely informed the Italian Renaissance. A Caliphal Daedalus is an extraordinary contribution to its field. * Renata Holod, University of Pennsylvania *A fascinating exploration of the world of medieval Islamic science and art. Glaire D. Anderson, using the ninth century Andalusi polymath 'Abbas Ibn Firnas as her starting point, takes us on a journey through the connections between science and the visual arts, poetry and mechanical devices, engineering and design to traditional crafts, eventually revealing an intellectual milieu that was based on linking these endeavors in marvelous ways. This is a remarkably innovative and fresh look at medieval Islamic culture that should interest readers from many different fields and specializations. * Dwight Reynolds, University of California, Santa Barbara *
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Oxford University Press Inc The Science and Craft of Artisanal Food
Book SynopsisYou are what you eat, and today's consumers care about the origins of their food. Artisanal food embodies those concerns, tailoring processes to raw materials to achieve the artisan's vision of the perfect product. The Science and Craft of Artisanal Food describes the science behind small and large-scale production of food, distinguishing artisanal production from normal commercial practice.Table of Contents1. Marketing Artisanal Products 2. Beer: Artfully Scientific on Every Level 3. Artist Winemaker 4. Artisanal Chocolate 5. Artisanal Coffee 6. Artisanal Cheese 7. The Chemistry and Flavor of Artisanal Honey 8. Industrial and Artisanal Olive Oil 9. Artisanal Fruits and Vegetables
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OUP USA The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science
Book SynopsisThis handbook provides both an overview of state-of-the-art scholarship in philosophy of science, as well as a guide to new directions in the discipline. Section I contains broad overviews of the main lines of research and the state of established knowledge in six principal areas of the discipline, including computational, physical, biological, psychological and social sciences, as well as general philosophy of science. Section II covers what are considered to be the traditional topics in the philosophy of science, such as causation, probability, models, ethics and values, and explanation. Section III identifies new areas of investigation that show promise of becoming important areas of research, including the philosophy of astronomy and astrophysics, data, complexity theory, neuroscience, simulations, post-Kuhnian philosophy, post-empiricist epistemology, and emergence. Most chapters are accessible to scientifically educated non-philosophers as well as to professional philosophers, anTrade ReviewThe Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science (OHPoS), edited by Paul Humphreys, with its 900 pages and 42 essays, is a magnificent collection of essays by leading scholars. ... The hardcover edition of OHPoS is well-structured and edited (with a useful index) and will be a nice adornment to bookshelves. What is more important, however, is that the Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science is a real masterpiece for anyone who teaches and/or does research in philosophy of science. It's worth every penny. Or cents-depending on your space-time location. * Adam Tamas Tuboly, Philosophy in Review *These essays are highly accessible and engaging for both those who are accomplished in the field and those interested individuals who are outside of the field. Although some chapters (may) require more technical knowledge than others, each philosopher provides appropriate background to foster understanding among a wider readership. As a collection that reveals the diversity and unity of both scientific and philosophical endeavor, this is an essential book. * CHOICE *The topics covered and the authors who have contributed to this volume are impressive...I found that reading these essays while I was teaching my course in philosophy of science helped to give me new ways of discussing those topics with my students, and helped me connect them to new and different resources. * Metascience *The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science (OHPoS), edited by Paul Humphreys, with its 900 pages and 42 essays, is a magnificent collection of essays by leading scholars. ... The hardcover edition of OHPoS is well-structured and edited (with a useful index) and will be a nice adornment to bookshelves. What is more important, however, is that the Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Science is a real masterpiece for anyone who teaches and/or does research in philosophy of science. It's worth every penny. Or cents-depending on your space-time location. * Adam Tamas Tuboly, Philosophy in Review *These essays are highly accessible and engaging for both those who are accomplished in the field and those interested individuals who are outside of the field. Although some chapters (may) require more technical knowledge than others, each philosopher provides appropriate background to foster understanding among a wider readership. As a collection that reveals the diversity and unity of both scientific and philosophical endeavor, this is an essential book. * CHOICE *The topics covered and the authors who have contributed to this volume are impressive...I found that reading these essays while I was teaching my course in philosophy of science helped to give me new ways of discussing those topics with my students, and helped me connect them to new and different resources. * Metascience *
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Oxford University Press Genes A Very Short Introduction Very Short
Book SynopsisVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. By explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration, and can also be used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime. He also explores issues such as the role of genetic heritability and IQ as well as the changes that occur in the genes of populations during evolution.An ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how genetics can be put to use, this Very Short Introduction demonstrates the ways in which the gene concept has been understood and used by molecular biologists, population biologists, and social scientists around the world. This second edition has been fully updated and contains new sections on the CRISPR method for targeted genetic modification, on DNA profiling, and developments in our understanding of human ancestry using ancient DNA.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewThis is a concise and accurate account of genes and what they are in a readable and convenient format. * Sir Paul Nurse, Director, Francis Crick Institute *Unlike the genetic material itself, this book is short, sharp, and to the point. * Steve Jones, University College London *We all need to know what genes are. Slack tells us with authority, clarity and grace. * Armand Leroi, Imperial College, London *The essential guide for getting up to speed with the ever-changing and crazily complex science of genetics. * Adam Rutherford, University College London *With more heat than light in many areas surrounding genetics, it is refreshing to have such a concise, precise and matter-of-fact introduction to the field. This is strongly recommended to anyone with even a passing interest in a field set to dominate our lives. * Laurence Hurst, Director of The Milner Centre for Evolution, University of Bath *Table of ContentsPreface List of illustrations 1: Genes before 1944 2: Genes as DNA 3: Mutations and gene variants 4: Genes as markers 5: Genes of small effect 6: Genes in evolution Conclusion: the varied concepts of the gene Further reading Glossary Index
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Oxford University Press Introduction to Mechanics of Solid Materials
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Mechanics of Solid Materials is concerned with the deformation, flow, and fracture of solid materials. This textbook offers a unified presentation of the major concepts in Solid Mechanics for junior/senior-level undergraduate students in the many branches of engineering - mechanical, materials, civil, and aeronautical engineering among others. The book begins by covering the basics of kinematics and strain, and stress and equilibrium, followed by a coverage of the small deformation theories for different types of material response: (i) Elasticity; (ii) Plasticity and Creep; (iii) Fracture and Fatigue; and (iv) Viscoelasticity. The book has additional chapters covering the important material classes of: (v) Rubber Elasticity, and (vi) Continuous-fiber laminated composites. The text includes numerous examples to aid the student. A substantial companion volume with example problems is available free of charge on the book''s companion website.Trade ReviewThe book is well-crafted and organized logically. It fills a void in need for a book that is lucid and accessible to undergraduates taking a course in advanced mechanics of materials. The material covered spans a whole range of topics relevant to modern applications of solid mechanics, including fracture and fatigue, rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and fiber-reinforced composites. This is an excellent book authored by leading authorities in the field who have taught this course at their respective universities. The companion book on example problems is a welcome addition. * Ravi Ravichandran, Caltech *This book is of the highest technical quality and maintains clarity for understanding. It covers a wide range of relevant topics for the undergraduate student in mechanics of solid materials and with a well thought out level of depth per topic. A notable feature of this book is that the authors are able to summarize the main ideas in easy to digest modules that give the student a sense of the topic... This book does a great job at bringing a fresh set of ideas into the undergraduate curriculum and therefore will find a wide audience with upper level undergraduates all over the world. * Shawn A. Chester, New Jersey Institute of Technology *This book covers at the right level of detail most of the important topics in solid mechanics including fracture, fatigue, viscoelasticity, composites, rubbers, etc., that are important in modern applications. * Prashant K. Purohit, University of Pennsylvania *The text is written with the required rigor to address the topics therein, while ensuring that the mathematics and surrounding prose is appealing to the intended target audience. * Dr Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *Table of Contents1: Kinematics and strain 2: Stress and equilibrium 3: Balance laws of forces and moments for small deformations 4: Stress and strain are symmetric second-order tensors 5: Isotropic linear elasticity 6: Elastic deformation of thick-walled cylinders 7: Stress concentration 8: Wave propagation in isotropic elastic bodies 9: Limits to elastic response 10: One-dimensional plasticity 11: Physical basis of metal plasticity 12: Three-dimensional rate-independent plasticity 13: Three-dimensional rate-dependent plasticity 14: Introduction to fracture mechanics 15: Linear elastic fracture mechanics 16: Energy-based approach to fracture 17: Fatigue 18: Linear viscoelasticity 19: Linear viscoelasticity under oscillatory strain and stress 20: Temperature dependence of linear viscoelastic response 21: Three-dimensional linear viscoelasticity 22: Rubber elasticity 23: Continuous-fiber polymer-matrix composites Appendices A: Thin-walled pressure vessels B: Elastic bending of beams C: Elastic buckling of columns D: Torsion of circular elastic shafts E: Castigliano's theorems F: Elasticity in different coordinate systems G: Hardness of a material H: Stress intensity factors for some crack configurations I: MATLAB codes
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Oxford University Press A Course on Plasticity Theory 7 Oxford Series on
Book SynopsisThis book seeks to strengthen the foundations of continuum plasticity theory, emphasizing a unifying perspective grounded in the fundamental notion of material symmetry.Trade ReviewA very-well conceived book on plasticity theory, with the accent on its fundamentals regarding physical aspects of the subject and its mathematical treatment in the framework of modern continuum mechanics. I strongly and enthusiastically recommend the book. * Vlado A. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego *Any student in mechanics who wants to understand the subject in a concise and effective way will find this book extremely useful. It will become a fundamental textbook in the following decades. * Francesco Dell'Isola, Università dell'Aquila, Italy *Table of Contents1: Preliminaries 2: Brief resumé of nonlinear elasticity theory 3: A primer on tensor analysis in three-dimensional space 4: Deformation and stress in convected coordinates 5: Elastic and plastic deformations 6: Energy, stress, dissipation and plastic evolution 7: Isotropy 8: Small-deformation theory 9: Strain hardening, rate sensitivity and gradient plasticity Solutions to selected problems
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Oxford University Press Monetizing Energy Storage
Book SynopsisThis is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations.Energy storage is becoming the enabler of the low carbon energy transition, and is increasingly attracting the attention of business professionals, policymakers and academics. These stakeholders need to understand the wide range of storage technologies, the applications they can serve in, and the methods, data and tools to evaluate their current and future economic potential. This book combines rigorous methods with rich datasets to provide objective and transparent evidence on the cost reduction potentials and the value of energy storage across low-carbon electricity systems and clean transportation. It enables readers to understand the key storage technologies, the services they can provide, and how they can be assessed for economic viability.Trade ReviewThis book by Schmidt & Staffell is sure to be a game-changer for professionals entering this space. It provides the groundwork to understanding technologies, applications, cost developments, revenue potentials and conducting own assessments and comparisons. This is essential for me as an investor to navigate this complex, fast-paced energy storage industry. * Gerard Reid, Co-founder and Partner, Alexa Capital *An indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the rapidly changing landscape of energy storage, and the role it plays in complementing intermittent renewable power. While intermittency is often cited as the Achilles heel of non-dispatchable power, storage goes a long way in mitigating it. The exhibits are extremely helpful in visualizing what is often a topic mired in energy jargon, and I strongly recommend it to anyone focused on the speed and dynamics of the energy transition * Michael Cembalast, Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy, JP Morgan *This book is a great resource for anyone trying to get their head around the energy system of the future. I particularly love some of Schmidt and Staffell's charts — the collection of experience curves and the strategic gameboard by likely storage technology — they make complex trade-offs much easier to understand. * Michael Liebreich, CEO and Principal, Liebreich Associates *Battery storage is an essential part of the path to Net Zero Emissions, helping to ensure electricity security as renewables form the foundation of tomorrow's power systems * Brent Wanner, Head of Power Systems, International Energy Agency *Now that Energy Storage is more competitive and the cost and revenue issue is getting more and more attention, this book sheds light in the jungle of stacking revenue streams and defining the right applications and the right technologies to make an Energy Storage project work. This book is a "must read" for anyone who wants to understand the Energy Storage business and a milestone to the Energy Storage sector. * Patrick Clerens, Secretary General, European Association for the Storage of Energy (EASE) *Energy storage is a key technology to improve energy access to millions in Africa by supporting weak power grids and enabling remote microgrids. By skilfully navigating the complexity of storage technologies and applications with their outstanding book, Oliver Schmidt and Iain Staffell have done a huge service towards making that vision a reality. The clarity and authority of their research will build much-needed confidence among governments, entrepreneurs, NGOs and investors. * Chinnan Maclean Dikwal, Vice Chair Board of Directors, African Energy Council *This is a must-read for industry and policy professionals. It clearly outlines the diversity of energy storage technologies available and provides real world applications and critical information for decision makers. Most importantly, it highlights the essential role of long duration energy storage (LDES) to provide flexibility and reliability to the grid. Readers will walk away with the ability to understand and assess the wide range of LDES technologies that are available today. * Julia Souder, Executive Director, Long Duration Energy Storage Council *This is a full, detailed and comprehensive resource on how to navigate the complex world of energy storage economics from two people who know what they're talking about. Full of clear insight, data and charts. * Andrew Turner, Head of Modelling, Bloomberg New Energy Finance *This book is unique in spanning a broad field covering energy storage in the context of the energy transition, strategic high-level assessments, future cost estimate methodologies and project specific considerations. This coverage enables the reader to "connect the dots" between policies, strategy and implementation. Together with the practical examples that can be reproduced via the specifically created online platform the book connects theory and practice. Overall, I highly recommend it to policy makers, business leaders, project developers and engineers wanting to make informed decisions based on the delicate sensitivities in the economics of energy storage systems. * Benjamin Sternkopf, Founder and Managing Director, IFE Sternkopf *A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the critical role that energy storage is starting to play in the global energy ecosystem. The clear and concise description of technical concepts backed up by solid research and data allows the reader to develop a holistic baseline for creating their own framework to assess energy storage projects. The authors provide an unbiased and insightful assessment of the potential of each technology, as well as the challenges that must be overcome to realize their full potential. I highly recommend the book on energy storage to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this critical field. The author's technical expertise and engaging writing style make it an essential beginner's resource for researchers, investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of energy and sustainability. * Anoop Poddar, Managing Director, Eversource *A comprehensive text covering virtually everything useful there is to know on energy storage, it's benefits — and importantly the sensitivity to the evolution of the energy storage landscape over the next 20 years to technological improvements, discount rates and other factors. Not only do Schmidt and Staffell set this all out coherently, they also provide the reader the open-access tools to make their own analyses and to draw their own conclusions. * Marek Kubik, Managing Director, Fluence *Monetizing Energy Storage is what I would consider essential reading for anyone that is new to the energy storage industry, or simply for those of us that have been in the industry for a while and need a refresher. This comprehensive text captures the dynamics of a complex market in a clearly laid out and easy to digest way. The book along with the associated website and worked examples, provides readers with all the tools they need to become an expert on energy storage and understand the merits of different energy storage technologies. Oliver and Iain have done a huge service to the storage industry in writing this book, I wish it had been available when I first started covering the sector. * James Frith, Principal, Volta Energy Technologies *The grid storage Bible: Schmidt and Staffell provide a well-grounded, comprehensive, insightful analysis of electricity storage across the entire value chain, full of real-world examples and complemented by a user-friendly theoretical framework with which to explore the growing role energy storage will play in systems and in markets. * Jeffrey Douglas, Markets and Research Manager, Invinity Energy Systems plc *Monetizing Energy Storage is THE new must-read within the booming field of storage technologies. For us as project developers, it helps us to keep an eye on the big picture, while also providing an impressive amount of well-researched detail insights in technological and market aspects. The book is red-hot at the moment, but its clarity and structure will continue to enrich the storage industry for many years to come. * Benedikt Deuchert, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Kyon Energy *Whether you are an energy storage novice or expert, "Monetizing Energy Storage" is an indispensable toolkit. It has been brilliantly conceived and written to offer critical and timely insights into possibly the most interesting enabler of sustainable energy system transformation. Schmidt & Staffell bring years of experience and research to bear in such a deep, yet accessible and practical guide. I love that they break down complex, technical concepts into easily digestible ideas. * Mervin Ekpen Azeta, Global Flexible Work & Culture Project Manager, SLB *In order to mitigate climate change, a rapid and deep transition to net-zero emission energy systems is needed. Renewable energy will play a critical role in this transition, and as a result, energy storage will be among the most critical factors that determine how easy or difficult our pathways to net zero will be. In this context, this book is extremely relevant, providing a valuable resource for practitioners, policymakers, and academics interested in the deployment potential and economic value of energy storage. The book discusses all relevant aspects and its interactive online tool enables easy reproduction of the presented analyses with custom data. It is a must-read for those interested in understanding how energy storage can play a role in accelerating the energy transition. * Professor Detlef van Vuuren, PBL Netherlands, Universiteit Utrecht *Energy storage is the key to unlocking access to many low carbon energy technologies. For practitioners and academics alike, this book is the go-to resource for understanding the principles and practicalities of energy storage in its many forms. The clear coverage of economics and finance, at both the technology and system level, is exemplary in terms of academic rigour set in a real-world context. * Professor Jim Skea, Co-Chair of Working Group III, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change *For more than a decade, I have been searching for a book that combines the science, technology, economics, and financial aspects of energy storage - and now I have found it. Oliver and Iain's book is perfect for readers interested in understanding how energy storage can capture value as the world accelerates into the clean energy transition. It is easy to digest yet highly technical; it uses many examples, and has an accompanying website to play around with the numbers. This is a great resource for energy storage technology scientists transitioning into applied systems work, for industry practitioners who want to understand how the technology affects use cases and value, and for policymakers who want to encourage investments in storage. I will definitely use this book for my graduate course on energy storage. * Professor Joey Ocon, University of the Philippines Diliman *This book is ground-breaking. Schmidt and Staffell bring structure to the complex set of metrics used to describe the finances of energy storage. They use latest data to bring these metrics to life and derive key insights for the industry. More importantly, they empower readers to perform their own analyses. This is an essential read for all professionals and academics who want to engage with the industry. * Professor Dan Kammen, Lau Distinguished Professor of Sustainability, University of California, Berkeley *Coming from two certified experts in their fields, this book is unique, remarkable and outstanding. It is both the ultimate Swiss Army knife of energy storage applied economics and the golden compass for storage investment. Incredibly well written, conceived, documented and illustrated; a great volume contributing to the Energy Transition Encyclopedia of the 21 Century. In my 30 years of electricity economic research I have not seen such a wonderful book: so well-conceived, so comprehensive, so useful: really great! * Professor Jean-Michel Glachant, Florence School of Regulation, President of International Association of Energy Economics (IAEE) *Table of Contents1: Introduction: Looking at the big picture 2: Energy storage toolkit: Separating the wheat from the chaff 3: Technologies and applications: Entering the maze 4: Investment cost: Projecting cost developments 5: Lifetime cost: Performing cost assessments 6: Market value: Making money 7: System value: Making sense 8: Methods: Doing it yourself
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Oxford University Press Theory of Itinerant Electron Magnetism 172
Book SynopsisThe book, in the broadest sense, is an application of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics to the field of magnetism. It can be used for parts of a specialized course on material properties or solid-state physics and magnetism.Trade ReviewI highly endorse this second edition. The additional topics put it at the very cutting edge. It should be well received. * S. D. Bader, Argonne National Laboratory *This second edition is well overdue. There is a clear potential demand for the proposed revision, and the proposed content is appropriate and well structured. * David Cardwell, University of Cambridge *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1.1: Basic Facts 1.2: Itinerant electrons 1.3: How to proceed Density-Functional Theory 2.1: Born-Oppenheimer approximation 2.2: Hartree-Fock approximation 2.3: Density-functional theory 2.4: The electron spin: Dirac theory 2.5: Spin-density-functional theory 2.6: The local-density approximation (LDA) 2.7: Nonuniformly magnetized systems 2.8: The generalized gradient approximation (GGA) Energy-Band Theory 3.1: Bloch's theorem 3.2: Plane waves, orthogonalized plane waves and Pseudopotentials 3.3: Augmented plane waves and Green's functions 3.4: Linear methods Electronic Structure and Magnetism 4.1: Introduction and simple concepts 4.2: The magnetic susceptibility 4.3: Elementary magnetic metals 4.4: Magnetic compounds 4.5: Multilayers 4.6: Relativistic eects 4.7: Berry Phase effects in solids 4.8: Weyl Fermions 4.9: Real-case Weyl Fermions Magnetism at Finite Temperatures 5.1: Density-functional theory at T > 0 5.2: Adiabatic spin dynamics 5.3: Mean-field theories 5.4: Spin uctuations 5.5: Magnetic Skyrmions 5.6: High-temperature approaches References
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Oxford University Press When Old Technologies Were New
Book SynopsisThis study describes how two late 19th-century electronic technologies - the telephone and the electric light - were publicly envisaged both by specialized engineering trade journals and the popular media.Trade Review'A wide-ranging, informative, and entertaining account of the early years of electric and electronic development, this book rethinks the traditional artifactual and institutional approaches to media history.' Electrical Review'full of aptly chosen anecdotes and quotations from contemporary newspapers and magazines, some of which are very amusing' Antony Anderson, New Scientist'This is an important book, not only for media historians but also for electrical engineers who are interested in learning about how the public reacted to the introduction of electrical inventions and how these affected social habits and customs.' R.W. Burns, Life Review'splendid history of the late nineteenth century's version of the information technology revolution ... Marvin has told a fascinating story and drawn on a wealth of contemporary material.' Roger Silverstone, Times Higher Education Supplement'This most informative book helps the modern reader to comprehend the speed at which electricity-dependent technologies have altered human perceptions of humankind and the world.' Choice'engaging book ... Professor Marvin's research is firmly based on the technical literature of the time, and fluently expressed ... many intriguing questions are implicit in her presentation.' American Studies International'not only is the book a good read, but also it is a valuable source book for writers, historians and researchers pursuing the history of, or writing on, the subject of mass communications ... The anecdotes are often highly amusing, but mostly are entertaining or informative ... an important book' Electronics and Communications EngineeringTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Inventing the Expert: Technological Literacy as Social Currency 2. Communitiy and Class Order, Progress Close to Home 3. Locating the Body in Electrical Space and Time, Competing Authorities 4. Dazzling the Multitude, Original Media Spectacles 5. Annihilating Space, Times, and Difference, Experiments in Cultural Homogenization Epilogue Notes Index
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Oxford University Press Anisotropic Elasticity
Book SynopsisAdvanced undergraduate students in Engineering and Materials Science should have a good understanding of the property of elasticity. This book will be a vital resource for the complete study of elasticity as it is the only book on the particular subject of anisotropic materials. Homogenous materials, such as rubber bands, are said to be isotropic, and the mechanics of isotropic materials are easy to study and their problems easy to solve. However, for the whole new class of materials called composites, where two or more substances are combined for greater strength or superconductive properties, solving problems of the material''s anisotropic elasticity are considerably more difficult. This book, however, is the first text to deal with the problems of composite, or anisotropic materials and their elasticity.Table of Contents1. Matrix Algebra ; 2. Linear Anisotropic Elastic Materials ; 3. Antiplane Deformations ; 4. The Lekhnitskii Formalism ; 5. The Stroh Formalism ; 6. The Structures and Identities of the Elasticity Matrices ; 7. Transformation of the Elasticity Matrices and Dual Coordinate Systems ; 8. Green's Functions for Infinite Space, Half-space, and Composite Space ; 9. Particular Solutions, Stress Singularities, and Stress Decay ; 10. Anisotropic Matrials with an Elliptic Boundary ; 11. Anisotropic Media with a Crack or a Rigid Line Inclusion ; 12. Steady State Motion and Surface Waves ; 13. Degenerate and Near Degenerate Materials ; 14. Generalization of the Stroh Formulism ; 15. Three-Dimensionsal Deformations
£180.00
OUP USA Orbital Mechanics
Book SynopsisAs more and more spaceflights are planned and designed, students and engineers will need better and better training and some good textbooks on orbital mechanics. This text by Conway and Prussing will meet that need. For the first time, all the topics important for a complete introduction to the subject of orbital mechanics are found in a single compact book. After completing the first seven chapters, the student is able to mission, such as propellant required, time of flight, launchand arrival times, and payload.
£65.00
Oxford University Press Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes
Book SynopsisThis book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuabe resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics.Trade Review"While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics Today "While any of the four [monographs available in the field of adaptive optics] is suitable for use in a graduate class in observational astronomy, by far the best of them is Adaptive Optics for Astronomical Telescopes, by John Hardy, a pioneer in adaptive optics who, as adaptive-optics project leader at ITEK Corp, led the research and technology effort that culminated in the first operational military adaptive optics system in 1981. Hardy's book . . . would be an outstanding choice for a graduate class, because each topic is explained completely from basic principles to the ultimate level of complexity. . . . Once one is immersed in the rhythm of the presentation, the book is a pleasure to read. The strengths of Hardy's work include his knowledge of the US military literature in this field and his even-handed presentation of the many competing technologies that contribute to an adaptive-optics system."--Physics TodayTable of ContentsAPPENDICES
£229.50
Oxford University Press, USA Charging Ahead
Book SynopsisA group of MIT students started an electric car company in 1989 that today produces the cleanest car in America. This book chronicles the evolution of Solectria into a small but significant player in the world market for clean cars.Trade ReviewThe section of the book dealing with Solectrica is interesting and readable * The journal of Energy Literature V. 1 1999 *
£24.74
Oxford University Press Methods of Xray and Neutron Scattering in Polymer Science
Book SynopsisThis book presents the basic theories underlying x-ray and neutron scattering, as well as the various techniques that have been developed for their application to the study of polymers. The two scattering methods are discussed together from the beginning, so as to allow readers to gain a unified view of the scattering phenomena. The book is introductory and may be used as a textbook in polumer science class or for self-study by polymer scientists new in scattering techniques.Trade Review"By presenting the two methods together and emphasizing their similarities, Ryong-Joon Roe has written an introductory textbook that enables readers to become equally familiar with both techniques ... Roe suceeds admirably in giving a balanced and unified presentation of the basic theory underlying both x-ray and neutron scattering" Physics TodayTable of Contents1: Basics of X-ray and Neutron Scattering 1.1: Properties of X-rays and Neutrons 1.2: Scattering and Interference 1.3: Scattering of X-rays 1.4: Scattering of Neutrons 1.5: Auto-correlation Function and Reciprocal Space 1.6: Scattering Due to the Sample as a Whole 1.7: Diffraction by Crystals 2: Experimental Techniques 2.1: Radiation Source 2.2: Monochromatization 2.3: Absorption 2.4: Detectors 2.5: Cameras and Diffractometers 2.6: Multiple Scattering 2.7: Absolute Intensity Calibration 3: Crystalline Polymers 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Lattice Parameters 3.3: Crystal Structure Analysis 3.4: Line Broadening and Crystal Imperfections 3.5: Degree of Crystallinity 3.6: Orientation 4: Amorphous Polymers 4.1: Short Range Order 4.2: Thermal Density Fluctuation 5: Small Angle Scattering 5.1: Model Structures Studied by Small Angle Scattering 5.2: Dilute Particulate System 5.3: Non-particulate Two-phase system 5.4: Fractal Objects 5.5: Periodic System 5.6: Slit Collimation and Desmearing 6: Polymer Blends, Block Copolymers, and Deuterium Labeling 6.1: Polymer Blends 6.2: Block Copolymers 6.3: Deuterium Labeling 7: Methods of Study for Surfaces and Interfaces 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Reflectivity 7.3: Approximate Method 7.4: Examples of Experimental Studies 8: Inelastic Neutron Scattering 8.1: Theory of Inelastic Scattering 8.2: Simple Models of Motions 8.3: Spectrometers 8.4: Examples of Experimental Studies Appendix A: Refresher on Complex Numbers Appendix B: Fourier Transform Appendix C: Reciprocal Lattice Appendix D: Constants and Conversion Factors Glossary of Symbols
£109.24
Oxford University Press Thinking Like an Engineer
Book SynopsisMichael Davis, a leading figure in the study of professional ethics, offers here both a compelling exploration of engineering ethics and a philosophical analysis of engineering as a profession. After putting engineering in historical perspective, Davis turns to the Challenger space shuttle disaster to consider the complex relationship between engineering ideals and contemporary engineering practice. Here, Davis examines how social organization and technical requirements define how engineers should (and presumably do) think. Later chapters test his analysis of engineering judgement and autonomy empirically, engaging a range of social science research including a study of how engineers and managers work together in ten different companies.Trade ReviewFor those interested in the problematical ethics of engineers and engineering managers, this is a book worthy of contemplation. * Technology and Culture *
£75.60
Oxford University Press Inc The Structure and Rheology of Complex Fluids
Book SynopsisDefying the classical definitions of solids and liquids, complex fluids include polymers, colloids, emulsions, foams, gels, liquid crystals, surfactants, and other materials that form flowable microstructures. They are vital to industries that produce polymers (e.g., plastic packaging), colloids (paint), foods (ketchup), and consumer products (toothpaste and shampoo), and are also used in countless other products manufactured by the petroleum, microelectronics, and pharmaceutical industries. The first advanced textbook on this subject, The Structure and Rheology of Complex Fluids provides a multidisciplinary and comprehensive introduction to these fascinating and important substances. It offers an up-to-date synopsis of the relationship between the microstructure of complex fluids and their mechanical and flow properties, and also emphasizes the similarities and differences among the various types of complex fluids. Easy to read, it includes over 350 illustrations, extensive literaturTable of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals ; 1. Introduction to Complex Fluids ; 1.3 Rheological Measurements and Properties ; 1.4 Kinematics and Stress ; 1.5 Flow, Slip, and Yield ; 1.6 Structural Probes of Complex Fluids ; 1.7 Computational Methods ; 1.8 The Stress Tensor ; 1.9 Summary ; 2. Basic Forces ; 2.1 Intoduction ; 2.3 Van der Waals Interactions ; 2.4 Electrostatic Interactions ; 2.5 Hydrogen-Bonding, Hydrophobic, and Other Interactions ; 2.6 Summary ; Part II: Polymers, Glassy Liquids, and Polymer Gels ; 3. Polymers ; 3.1 Introduction ; 3.2 Equilibrium Properties ; 3.3 Intrinsic Viscosity and Overlap Concentration ; 3.4 Elementary Molecular Theories ; 3.5 Linear Viscoelasticity and Time-Temperature Superposition ; 3.6 The Rheology of Dilute Polymer Solutions ; 3.7 The Rheology of Entangled Polymers ; 3.8 Summary ; 4. Glassy Liquids ; 4.1 Introduction ; 4.2 Phenomenology of the Glass Transition ; 4.3 Free-Volume Theories ; 4.4 Entropy Theories ; 4.5 Nonlinear Relaxation and Aging ; 4.6 Mode-Coupling Theory and Colloidal Hard-Sphere Glasses ; 4.7 Analog Models ; 4.8 Rheology of Glassy Liquids ; 4.9 Summary ; 5. Polymer Gels ; 5.1 Introduction ; 5.2 Gelation Theoies ; 5.3 Rheology of Chemical Gels and Near-Gels ; 5.4 Rheology of Physical Gels ; 5.5 Summary ; Part III: Suspensions ; 6. Particulate Suspensions ; 6.1 Introduction ; 6.2 Hard, and Slightly Deformable Spheres ; 6.3 Nonspherical Particles ; 6.4 Electrically Charged Particles ; 6.5 Particles in Viscoelastic Liquids: "Filled Melts" ; 6.6 Summary ; 7. Particulate Gels ; 7.1 Introduction ; 7.2 Particle Interactions in Suspensions ; 7.3 Rheology of Particulate Gels ; 7.4 Summary ; 8. Electro- and Magneto-Responsive Suspensions ; 8.1 Introduction ; 8.2 Electrorheological Fluids ; 8.3 Magnetorheological Fluids ; 8.4 Ferrofluids ; 8.5 Summary ; 9. Foams, Emulsions, and Blends ; 9.1 Introduction ; 9.2 Emulsion Preparation ; 9.3 Rheology of Emulsions and Immiscible Blends ; 9.4 Structure and Coarsening of Foams ; 9.5 Rheology of Foams ; 9.6 Summary ; Part IV: Liquid Crystals and Self-Assembling Fluids ; 10. Liquid Crystals ; 10.1 Introduction ; 10.2 Nematics ; 10.3 Cholesterics: Chiral Nemantics ; 10.4 Smectics ; 10.5 Summary ; 11. Liquid Crystalline Polymers ; 11.1 Introduction ; 11.2 Molecular Characteristics of Liquid Crystalline Polymers ; 11.3 Flow Properties of Nematic LCP's ; 11.4 Molecular Dynamics of Polymeric Nematics ; 11.5 Molecular Theory for the Rheology of Polymeric Nematics ; 11.6 Summary ; 12. Surfactant Solutions ; 12.1 Introduction ; 12.2 Methods of Predicting Microstructures ; 12.3 Disordered Micellar Solutions ; 12.4 Surfactant Liquid Crystals ; 12.5 Summary ; 13. Block Copolymers ; 13.1 Introduction ; 13.2 Thermodynamics of Block Copolymers ; 13.3 Rheology and Shear-Aligning of Block Copolymers ; 13.4 Summary ; Appendix: Momentum-Balance Equations in the Absence of Inertia
£224.31
Oxford University Press Evolution of Manufacturing Systems at Toyota
Book SynopsisThrough original field studies, historical research, and statistical analyses, this book shows how the Toyota Motor Corporation built - and continues to build - distinctive capabilities in production, product development, and supplier management as part of a total system. Fujimoto reinterprets the resource-capability view of the firm and uses an evolutionary perspective to show how an effective total manufacturing system creates sustainable competitive advantages. Scholars and students of strategy, operations, and technology management, as well as practitioners in the automobile industry, will find the Evolution of a Manufacturing System at Toyota insightful and informative.Trade ReviewThis is much more than a book about Toyota or a book about manufacturing....The book contains important contributions to the theory and practice of organizational learning that will be equally interesting to the practitioner and the academic. * Journal of Product Innovation Management *Table of ContentsPART I: Emergence and Functions of the Total Manufacturing System 1: An Evolutionary Framework for Manufacturing 2: System Emergence at Toyota: History 3: System Emergence at Toyota: Reinterpretation 4: The Anatomy of Manufacturing Routines: An Information View PART II: Emergence and Functions of the Three Subsystems: Supplier, Development, and Production 5: Evolution of the Black Box Parts Supplier System 6: Evolution of Product Development Routines 7: Evolution of Toyota's New Assembly System 8: Conclusion: Toyota as a "Prepared Organization" Appendix A. The Evolutionary Framework: Generic and Specific Appendix B. The Basics of Toyota-style Manufacturing Notes References Index
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Oxford University Press Sweatshops on Wheels
Book SynopsisIn 1977 the US government began to loosen regulations on the tightly controlled trucking industry, expecting that increased competition would drive down companies'' shipping costs. In this provocative new book Michael H. Belzer takes a close look at trucking deregulation, discussing its effects on the industry in particular and the unintended consequences of deregulation in general. He makes the case that government still has a role to play in ameliorating the hardship caused by competition while retaining its benefits.Trade ReviewIs low pay in the trucking industry making the nation's roads unsafe ? With the U.S. economy booming and the demand for drivers mounting, why haven't working conditions for truckers improved? This book argues that trucking embodies the dark side of the new economy. * Sweatshops on Wheels, U.S. News and World Report *Table of Contents1: A New Look at Competitive Forces 2: Two Decades of Decline 3: The Road From Institutional to Market Regulation 4: An Industry Transformed 5: Collective Bargaining Still Makes a Difference 6: Labor Market Failure and the Role of Institutions 7: What if the Rest of the World Looked Like Trucking 8: Deregulation as Public Policy: Competition's Winners and Losers
£37.39
Oxford University Press, USA Inorganic Polymers
Book SynopsisFor those interested in understanding the underlying principles of inorganic polymer chemistry, Inorganic Polymers provides a concise overview and perspective of the preparation, characterization, and utilization of inorganic polymers.Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1.1: What Is a Polymer 1.2: How Polymers Are Depicted 1.3: Reasons for Interest in Organic Polymers 1.4: Types of Inorganic Polymers 1.5: Special Characteristics of Polymers II. Characterization of Inorganic Polymers 2.1: Molecular Weights 2.2: Molecular Weight Distribution 2.3: Other Structural Features 2.4: Chain Statistics 2.5: Solubility Considerations 2.6: Crystallinity 2.7: Transitions 2.8: Spectroscopy 2.9: Mechanical Properties III. Polyphosphazenes 3.1: Introduction 3.2: History 3.3: Alternative Synthesis Routes to Linear Polymers 3.4: Surface Reactions of Polyphosphazenes 3.5: Hybrid Systems through Block, Comb, or Ring-Linked Copolymers 3.6: Hybrid Systems through Composites 3.7: Organometallic Polyphosphazenes 3.8: Small-Molecule Models 3.9: Molecular Structure of Linear Polyphosphazenes 3.10: Structure-Property Relationships 3.11: Applications of Polyphosphazenes 3.12: Optical and Photonic Polymers 3.13: Polymers Related to Polyphosphazenes 3.14: Conclusions IV. Polysiloxanes and Related Polymers 4.1: Introduction 4.2: History 4.3: Nomenclature 4.4: Preparation and Analysis 4.5: General Properties 4.6: Reactive Homopolymers 4.7: Elastomeric Networks 4.8: Some New Characterization Techniques Useful for Polysiloxanes 4.9: Copolymers and Interpenetrating Networks 4.10: Applications V. Polysilanes and Related Polymers 5.1: Introduction 5.2: History 5.3: Synthesis 5.4: Chemical Modification of Polysilanes 5.5: Physical Properties of Polysilanes 5.6: Electronic Properties of Polysilanes 5.7: Chromotropsism of Polysilanes 5.8: Electrical Conductivity and Photoconductivity 5.9: Luminescence of Polysilanes 5.10: Photodegradation of Polysilanes 5.11: Cross-Linking 5.12: Structural Arrangements in Polysilanes 5.13: Technology of Polysilanes 5.14: Additional Readings VI. Ferrocene-Based Polymers, and Additional Phosphorus- and Boron-Containing Polymers 6.1: Ferrocene-Based Polymers 6.2: Other Phosphorus-Containing Polymers 6.3: Boron-Containing Polymers VII. Miscellaneous Inorganic Polymers 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Other Silicon-Containing Polymers 7.3: Polygermanes 7.4: Polymeric Sulfur and Selenium 7.5: Other Sulfer-Containing Polymers 7.6: Aluminum-Containing Polymers 7.7: Tin-Containing Polymers 7.8: Arsenic-Containing Polymers 7.9: Metal Organometallic Polymers 7.10: Other Organometallic Species for Sol-Gel Processes VIII. Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Composites 8.1: Sol-Gel Ceramics 8.2: Fillers in Elastomers 8.3: Polymer-Modified Ceramics IX. Preceramic Inorganic Polymers 9.1: Overview of Ceramic Aspects 9.2: The Sol-Gel Process to Oxide Ceramics 9.3: Carbon Filter 9.4: Silicon Carbide 9.5: Silicon Nitride 9.6: Boron Nitride 9.7: Boron Carbide 9.8: Aluminum Nitride 9.9: Phosphorus Nitride 9.10: Poly(ferrocenylsilanes) as Ceramic Precursors
£41.39
Oxford University Press Environmental Toxicology
Book SynopsisThe fundamental principles of environmental toxicology are clearly presented here for university students and professionals in related fields. This book consists of two parts. In the first part basic metabolic, physiological, and pharmacological concepts are used to explain the fate of toxic chemicals in the body, with emphasis on carcinogenesis and mutagenesis. This part also contains a chapter on chemicals disrupting the endocrine system and a chapter on risk assessment and the precautionary principle. The second section deals with specific environmental problems - air pollution, alteration of the earth''s atmosphere, water and land pollution, including sections on wetlands, organic agriculture and genetically modified crops. It also deals with health and environmental effects of ionized radiation, and the effect of a rapid population growth on the environmental and human welfare. Chapter on pollution control and regulatory policies are also included.Table of ContentsPreface to the First Edition ; Preface to the Second Edition ; Preface to the Third Edition ; 1. Environment: Past and Present ; 2. Review of Pharmacologic Concepts ; 3. Metabolism of Xenobiotics ; 4. Factors That Influence Toxicity ; 5. Chemical Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis ; 6. Endocrine Disrupters ; 7. Risk Assessment ; 8. Occupational Toxicology ; 9. Air Pollution ; 10. Pollution of the Atmosphere ; 11. Water and Land Pollution ; 12. Pollution Control ; 13. Radioactive Pollution ; 14. Population, Environment and Women's Issues ; 15. Regulatory Policies and International Treaties ; Appendix: Subject for Student Seminars ; Index
£62.10
Oxford University Press Inc Engineering Mechanics of Composite Materials
Book SynopsisEngineering Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2/e analyzes the behavior and properties of composite materials--rigid, high-strength, lightweight components that can be used in infrastructure, aircraft, automobiles, biomedical products, and a myriad of other goods. This edition features additional exercises and new material based on the author''s research and advances in the field.
£169.49
Oxford University Press Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
Book SynopsisThis is a graduate level textbook in nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversion that can also be used as a reference for researchers in the developing field of nanoengineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of microscale heat transfer, focusing on thermal energy storage and transport. Chen broadens the readership by incorporating results from related disciplines, from the point of view of thermal energy storage and transport, and presents related topics on the transport of electrons, phonons, photons, and molecules. This book is part of the MIT-Pappalardo Series in Mechanical Engineering.Trade Review"This book is designed as a senior- or graduate-level course resource and will also serve as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers."--CHOICE "This book is designed as a senior- or graduate-level course resource and will also serve as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers."--CHOICETable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Material Waves and Energy Quantization 3: Energy States in Solids 4: Statistical Thermodynamics and Thermal Energy Storage 5: Energy Transfered by Waves 6: Particle Description of Transport Processes: Classical Laws 7: Classical Size Effects 8: Energy Conversion and Coupled Transport Processes 9: Liquids in Their Interfaces 10: Molecular Dynamics Simulation Appendix A: Homogeneous Semiconductors Appendix B: Semiconductor p-n Junctions Index Units and Their Conversions Physical Constants
£201.88
Oxford University Press The Kaisers Army
Book SynopsisThis volume covers a fascinating period in the history of the German army, a time in which machine guns, airplanes, and weapons of mass destruction were first developed and used. Eric Brose traces the industrial development of machinery and its application to infantry, cavalry, and artillery tactics. He examines the modernity versus anti-modernity debate that raged after the Franco-Prussian war, arguing that the residue of years of resistance to technological change seriously undermined the German army during World War I.Trade Review"well-written and engaging . The book is essential reading."-- The Journal of Modern History"Brose has done us a great service in analyzing the Imperial German Army's prewar decades so well."--German Studies Review"Brose has written a lively and highly readable account of the debates over technological innovation and the institutional, tactical, and operational implications of the new weapons. His book is based on solid research and provides further convincing evidence that the German army was not quite the awesome fighting machine that it has been made out to be, that many of its officers were every bit as bone-headed as their much maligned British counterparts." - - American Historical Review
£44.00
Oxford University Press Inc Photonics
Book SynopsisThis textbook is designed for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in eletrical engineering departments taking photonics, optoelectronics or optical communications courses. The text covers key subjects in optical electronics and their applications in modern optical communications where optical waves are used as carriers of information for local and long distance transmission. This new edition of Amnon Yariv''s classic titles offers more explanations of mathematical derivations to help undergraduate students, and focuses more on course topics than on research applications. This book is part of the Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering (OSECE).Trade Review"It moves the debate forward in diverse and original ways." - Anne Schwenkenbecher, Australasian Journal of PhilosophyTable of Contents1. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; 2. Rays and Optical Beams; 3. Dielectric Waveguides and Optical Fibers; 4. Optical Resonators; 5. Interaction of Radiation and Atomic Systems; 6. Theory of Laser Oscillation and Some Specific Laser Systems; 7. Chromatic Dispersion and Polarization Mode Dispersion in Fibers; 8. Nonlinear Optics; 9. Electro-Optics and AO modulators; 10. Noise in Optical Detection and Generation; 11. Detection of Optical Radiation; 12. Periodic Structures; 13. Waveguide Coupling; 14. Nonlinear Optical Effects in Fibers; 15. Semiconductor Lasers; 16. Advanced Semiconductor Lasers; 17. Optical Amplifiers; 18. Classical Treatment of Quantum Optics, Quantum Noise, and Squeezing; A. WAVE EQUATION IN CYLINDRICAL COORDINATES AND BESSEL FUNCTIONS; B. EXACT SOLUTIONS OF THE STEP-INDEX CIRCULAR WAVEGUIDE; C. KRAMERS-KRONIG RELATIONS; D. TRANSFORMATION OF A COHERENT ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD BY A THIN LENS; E. FERMI LEVEL AND ITS TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE; F. ELECTRO-OPTIC EFFECT IN CUBIC 43M CRYSTALS; G. CONVERSION FOR POWER UNITS AND ATTENUATION UNITS
£231.79
Oxford University Press Beer Tap Into the Art and Science of Brewing
Book SynopsisWritten by one of the world''s leading authorities and hailed by American Brewer as brilliant and by a wide margin the best reference now available, Beer offers an amusing and informative account of the art and science of brewing, examining the history of brewing and how the brewing process has evolved through the ages. The third edition features more information concerning the history of beer especially in the United States; British, Japanese, and Egyptian beer; beer in the context of health and nutrition; and the various styles of beer. Author Charles Bamforth has also added detailed sidebars on prohibition, Sierra Nevada, life as a maltster, hopgrowing in the Northwestern U.S., and how cans and bottle are made. Finally, the book includes new sections on beer in relation to food, contrasting attitudes towards beer in Europe and America, how beer is marketed, distributed, and retailed in the US, and modern ways of dealing with yeast.Trade ReviewThis book is a good read for anyone interested in the science of beer or its consumption. * Chemistry World *This book is a good read for anyone interested in the science of beer or its consumption. * Chemistry World *Table of ContentsChapter 1: FROM SUMERIA TO SAN FRANCISCO: The World of Beer and Breweries ; Chapter 2: GRAIN TO GLASS: The Basics of Malting and Brewing ; Chapter 3: EACH TO HER OWN: BEER STYLES ; Chapter 4: EYES, NOSE AND THROAT: The Quality of Beer ; Chapter 5: THE HEART AND SOUL OF BEER: Malt ; Chapter 6: WATER AND GENUINE TERROIR ; Chapter 7: THE WICKED AND PERNICIOUS WEED: Hops ; Chapter 8: COOKING AND CHILLING: The Brewhouse ; Chapter 9: GODDISGOODE: Yeast and Fermentation ; Chapter 10: REFINING MATTERS: Downstream Processing ; Chapter 11: MEASURE FOR MEASURE: How beer is analyzed ; Chapter 12: TO THE FUTURE: Malting and Brewing in Years to Come ; Appendix One: SOME SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES ; Appendix Two: GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS BOOK
£35.09
Oxford University Press The Man Behind the Microchip
Book SynopsisHailed as the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford of Silicon Valley, Robert Noyce was a brilliant inventor, a leading entrepreneur, and a daring risk taker who piloted his own jets and skied mountains accessible only by helicopter. Now, in The Man Behind the Microchip, Leslie Berlin captures not only this colorful individual but also the vibrant interplay of technology, business, money, politics, and culture that defines Silicon Valley. Here is the life of a high-tech industry giant. The co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, Noyce co-invented the integrated circuit, the electronic heart of every modern computer, automobile, cellular telephone, advanced weapon, and video game. With access to never-before-seen documents, Berlin paints a fascinating portrait of Noyce: an ambitious and intensely competitive multimillionaire who exuded a just folks sort of charm, a Midwestern preacher''s son who rejected organized religion but would counsel his employees to go off and do something wonderful, a man who never looked back and sometimes paid a price for it. In addition, this vivid narrative sheds light on Noyce''s friends and associates, including some of the best-known managers, venture capitalists, and creative minds in Silicon Valley. Berlin draws upon interviews with dozens of key players in modern American business--including Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, Gordon Moore, and Warren Buffett; their recollections of Noyce give readers a privileged, first-hand look inside the dynamic world of high-tech entrepreneurship. A modern American success story, The Man Behind the Microchip illuminates the triumphs and setbacks of one of the most important inventors and entrepreneurs of our time.Trade Review"An important, hype-free account. And the bonus: Noyce was no geeky physicist, and his risk-taking zeal to create new things, coupled with a powerful commitment to ethics, powers a story that should be required reading for today's entrepreneurs and executives."--The Washington Post"Leslie Berlin's excellent new study is a welcome addition to the body of historical literature dealing with recent computer technology. The book is one of only a handful of scholarly biographies of members of the generation of inventors and entrepreneurs whobuilt the semiconductor industry and helped create the economic and cultural phenomenon now known as Silicon Valley. Berlin describes Noyce's technical accomplishments accurately and with appropriate detail, but she also makes clear that he was as much a social and economic innovator as a technical one. Berlin's portrayal of Noyce might be characterized as ironic hagiography. She celebrates his achievementsbut also makes it clear that those accomplishments came at a substantial human cost. Berlin's biography will help preserve Noyce's reputation and will serve as an important resource for future studies of Silicon Valley."--American Scientist"Leslie Berlin does an excellent job of capturing the Bob Noyce I knew: part small-town boy, part big-time genius and always a wonderful friend and citizen."--Warren E. Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Inc."A comprehensive and admiring biography.... Berlin does a fine job uncovering the details of Noyce's childhood and tracing his intellectual development.... Berlin writes convincingly.... [A] thorough and worthy retelling of his life."--Washington Monthly"Few people had a greater impact on life in the second half of the 20th century than Bob Noyce, co-inventor of the integrated circuit. Yet he was little known outside the field of electronics. Leslie Berlin, in "The Man Behind the Microchip," her highly readable biography of Noyce, describes how his work sparked two revolutions in the modern business and technology era."--The Boston Globe"Bob Noyce was one of the giants of Silicon Valley. The most extraordinary thing about this book is that Berlin has been able to cut through the legend and establish that this man, once nicknamed ``the mayor of Silicon Valley,'' was also an ordinary human being." [Berlin] has brought Noyce and his role in the valley's history into focus."--San Jose Mercury News"A well-rounded biography...excellent work."--Publisher's Weekly"Noyce understood the transformative power of new technology as well as anyone alive.... Berlin's rigorously factual account portrays the scientific process in all its grittiness."--MIT Technology Review"Not only an excellent biography, but also an intriguing history of the development of the digital age."--Harvard Business School Working Knowledge"Leslie Berlin's meticulously researched biography tells the story of a talented but flawed individual whose successes and failures could serve as the raw material for a dozen business school case studies. It also paints a revealing picture of US business culture in the mid-20th century.... [An] evocative account of the birth of an industry."--Financial Times"This is where Berlin is best: she superbly evokes the hacker inventiveness of Shockley and his gang."--Clive Thompson, The New York Times Book Review"Bob Noyce's contributions to the development of the semiconductor industry go well beyond his inventions. He was industry spokesman, visionary, and leading entrepreneur. But this well written book does more than just chronicle his many contributions; it is a window into his complex and charming personality."--Gordon E. Moore, co-founder of Intel Corporation"All the busy billionaires, multimillionaires and geeks in their garages dreaming up the next big thing that will bring glory back to Silicon Valley should plunk down some loose change on 'The Man Behind the Microchip.' And anyone interested in the true creation story of Silicon Valley--in contrast to the enticing tales of the mythmakers who continue to blow bubbles of promise up and down the Peninsula--would do well to make a small investment in this terrific biography."--John Christensen, San Francisco Chronicle"The first full-scale biography of Noyce and the first book to acknowledge his true importance. Noyce's story is a fascinating one.... The book succeeds best as a business biography, putting his impressive accomplishments in perspective. Noyce should be considered one of the most influential inventors of our time, a prime mover of the digital revolution that has changed all our lives. For that he deserves much broader recognition. The Man Behind the Microchip is a great start in that direction."--PC Magazine"At last, the absorbing story of the most important figure in the history of the semiconductor industry! Meticulously researched, The Man Behind the Microchip is so engagingly narrated that you don't realize how much business and technology you are learning along the way."--William Aspray, Indiana University"Exhaustively researched. Berlin's thoughtful and thorough biography is at once a celebratory and a cautionary tale."-David Kushner, The Houston Chronicle"Leslie Berlin, in her highly readable biography of Noyce, describes how his work sparked two revolutions in the modern business and technology era."--Robert Weisman, Philadelphia Inquirer"At the white-hot epicenter of the digital revolution was Robert Noyce. Now, thanks to this incisive and astutely researched biography, Noyce will be forever listed among those inventor-entrepreneurs of the postwar era who functioned as the Johan Gutenbergs, the Alexander Graham Bells, the Guglielmo Marconis of our era."--Kevin Starr, University of Southern California
£21.59
Oxford University Press Inc Applied Mechatronics International Edition
Book SynopsisApplied Mechatronics synthesizes the disciplines of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering to provide a comprehensive overview of the various technologies and tools used to develop mechatronic devices.Co-written by Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering lecturers who co-teach this interdisciplinary course, this text highlights the information each discipline might have considered prerequisite so students can focus on material new to them. Designed for a first course in mechatronics, it contains numerous practical, classroom-tested examples, experiments, and simulations using SIMULINK, MATLAB, and LabVIEW, and presents material in a format that lends itself to collaborative, project-based learning.Table of ContentsAPPENDICES; A. DC POWER SUPPLY; B. PINOUT OF SELECTED ICS; C. INSTRUCTION SET, ADDRESSING MODES AND EXECUTION TIMES FOR THE MC9S12C; D. MC9S12C REGISTERS AND CONTROL BIT ASSIGNMENTS; E. USING THE CODEWARRIOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT (IDE); F. ASCII CODE TABLE; G. NUMBER SYSTEMS; H. MECHANISMS FOR MECHATRONICS
£172.49
