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50 Years of Structure and Bonding – The Anniversary Volume: The Anniversary Volume (Structure and Bonding #172)
by D. Michael P. MingosChemical structure and bonding. The scope of the series spans the entire Periodic Table and addresses structure and bonding issues associated with all of the elements. It also focuses attention on new and developing areas of modern structural and theoretical chemistry such as nanostructures, molecular electronics, designed molecular solids, surfaces, metal clusters and supramolecular structures. Physical and spectroscopic techniques used to determine, examine and model structures fall within the purview of Structure and Bonding to the extent that the focus is on the scientific results obtained and not on specialist information concerning the techniques themselves. Issues associated with the development of bonding models and generalizations that illuminate the reactivity pathways and rates of chemical processes are also relevant. The individual volumes in the series are thematic. The goal of each volume is to give the reader, whether at a university or in industry, a comprehensive overview of an area where new insights are emerging that are of interest to a larger scientific audience. Thus each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years should be presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. A description of the physical basis of the experimental techniques that have been used to provide the primary data may also be appropriate, if it has not been covered in detail elsewhere. The coverage need not be exhaustive in data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the new principles being developed that will allow the reader, who is not a specialist in the area covered, to understand the data presented. Discussion of possible future research directions in the area is welcomed. Review articles for the individual volumes are invited by the volume editors.
50 and More Essential NMR Experiments
by Stefan Berger Matthias FindeisenThis book is the perfect link for learning how to perform the experiments after only having studied theory. In eight chapters more than 50 essential NMR experiments are described in detail. Special focus is put on the organic set of NMR spectra (1H, 13C-APT, COSY, NOESY, HSQC and HMBC). Different chapters deal with advanced organic NMR, selective methods, heteronuclear NMR, relaxation and diffusion measurements, organic applications and maintenance. Every experiment has a section providing the reader with the purpose and scope of the specific experiment. Every experiment is concluded with the spectrum as it is obtained under the conditions described. Questionsand comments enable the reader to check their understanding. The authors are very experienced and the whole book is in full color, which enhances the reading experience and makes the spectra and other figures easier to understand.This book is strongly recommended for all students and researchers who are involved in the structural elucidation of chemical compounds both in practical education and in pursuing research, in particular if they handle an NMR spectrometer.
50+ Years of AIMETA: A Journey Through Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in Italy
by Giuseppe RegaThe book retraces the history of the Italian Association of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (AIMETA) since its establishment in 1965. AIMETA is the official Italian association of mechanics adhering to IUTAM (International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics), which organizes and coordinates a meaningful number of research activities, the most important of which are the biennial National Congress and the internationally renowned journal “Meccanica”, published by Springer. Besides collecting and organizing all related important data and information, as far as possible, by distinguishing among the five scientific areas – general mechanics, solids, structures, fluids, machines – encompassed by AIMETA, the history of the association is assumed as a proper perspective to overview the evolution of theoretical and applied mechanics in Italy over about the last fifty years. This is accomplished in the first part of the book. with also a specific focus on the mechanics of solids and structures, where the biographies of a meaningful number of recognized Italian scholars of mechanics in all areas are also provided, along with testimonials and memories by a few senior people meaningfully involved with AIMETA and Italian mechanics. The second part gives an account, although unavoidably incomplete, of recent developments of mechanical sciences in Italy, as reflected also in the activities of AIMETA and with reference to the international context. Contributions by a number of invited senior scholars, still very active, consist of overviews on some scientific themes in the various areas, summaries of achievements of research groups, expressions of research viewpoints, prospects for future developments.
507 Mechanical Movements: Mechanisms and Devices
by Henry T. BrownEpicyclic trains, oblique rollers, trip hammers, and lazy-tongs are among the ingenious mechanisms defined and illustrated in this intriguing collection. Spanning the first century of the Industrial Revolution, this 1868 compilation features simplified, concise illustrations of the mechanisms used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and scores of other machines.The movements of each of the 507 mechanisms are depicted in drawings on the left-hand page, and the facing page presents a brief description of the item's use and operation. Ranging from simple to intricately complex, the mechanisms offer a fascinating view of the variety of small components that constitute complex machinery. A detailed index provides easy reference to specific mechanisms.Inventors, tinkerers, and anyone with an interest in the history of invention and technology will find this volume a treasury of information and inspiration.
50th Anniversary of Electron Counting Paradigms for Polyhedral Molecules: Bonding in Clusters, Intermetallics and Intermetalloids (Structure and Bonding #188)
by D. Michael P. MingosThe 50 Year Anniversary of the development of electron counting paradigms is celebrated in two volumes of Structure and Bonding. Volume 2 covers applications to metal and metalloid clusters of the transition and post-transition elements
50th Anniversary of Electron Counting Paradigms for Polyhedral Molecules: Historical and Recent Developments (Structure and Bonding #187)
by D. Michael P. MingosThe 50 Year Anniversary of the development of electron counting paradigms for polyhedral molecules is celebrated in two volumes of Structure and Bonding. Volume 1 covers the historical development, theoretical models and applications to boranes and metalloboranes.
52 Random Weekend Projects: For Budding Inventors and Backyard Builders
by The King of RandomFrom one of the most popular project channels on YouTube comes a how-to book on building things that go boom. Grant Thompson, "The King of Random," has created one of the most popular project channels on YouTube, featuring awesome videos such as How to Make a Laser Assisted Blowgun and Assassin’s Micro Crossbow. He currently has almost 10 million subscribers, posts 5 times a week, and averages over 40 million views a month.Partnering with Grant is Ted Slampyak, the artist behind the #1 New York Times bestseller 100 Deadly Skills.52 Random Weekend Projects: For Budding Inventors and Backyard Builders is a guide that enables ordinary folks to build an impressive arsenal of projects. These crafts combine some of Grant’s most popular projects—Matchbox Rockets, Pocket Slingshot Super Shooters, Proto-Putty, Ninja Balls, Mini Matchstick Guns, The Clothespin Pocket Pistol—with many new ones, providing clear instructions on how to build them step-by-step.Broken down into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sections, 52 Random Weekend Projects is loaded with truly amazing projects, including:- Mousetrap Handgun- Mini Solar Scorcher- Air Vortex Canon- Air Mounted Skewer Shooter- Paracord Bullwhip- Bottle Cap Party Whistle- Ninja Stress Balls- Tablecloth Parachute- Skyblaster SlingshotAnd many more!
550 AP Biology Practice Questions
by Princeton ReviewTHE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get extra preparation for an excellent AP Biology score with 550 extra practice questions and answers. This eBook edition has been formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations. Practice makes perfect--and The Princeton Review's 550 AP Biology Practice Questions gives you everything you need to work your way to the top. Inside, you'll find tips and strategies for tackling and overcoming challenging questions, plus all the practice you need to get the score you want. Practice Your Way to Perfection.* 2 full-length practice tests and 16 practice drills covering each subject type* Practice drills organized by the 4 "Big Ideas"Academic and Strategic Explanations.* Detailed walk-throughs of free-response questions to help you write a winning essay* Answer keys and detailed explanations for each drill and test question Techniques That Actually Work.* Tried-and-true strategies to avoid traps and beat the test* Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder
5G Impact on Biomedical Engineering: Wireless Technologies Applications (Prospects in Biomedical Engineering and Applications)
by Abdallah Makhoul Jacques Demerjian Jacques Bou AbdoConsidering the importance of wireless networks in healthcare, this book is dedicated to studying the innovations and advancements of wireless networks for biomedical application and their impact. This book focuses on a wide range of wireless technologies related to healthcare and biomedical applications which include, among others, body sensor networks, mobile networks, internet of things, mobile cloud computing, pervasive computing and wearable computing. First the authors explain how biomedical applications using wireless technologies are built across networks. The authors also detail 5G spectrum splicing for medical applicatons. They then discuss how wearable computing can be used as activity recognition tools for biomedical applications through remote health monitoring and and remote health risk assessment. Finally the authors provide detailed discussions on security and privacy in wirelessly transmitted medical senor data. This book targets research-oriented and professional readers. It would fit as a recommended supplemental reading for graduate students. It also helps researchers enter the field of wireless biomedical applications.
5G Networks: An Overview of Architecture, Design, Use Cases and Deployment
by Atahar Khan Satya Priyo Dhar Ramakrishnan Shanmugasundaram Joe ChemparathyThis book provides comprehensive coverage of building an end-to-end view on how to architect, design, and orchestrate a 5G capable network that will integrate with 5G RAN, IP transport, datacenters, Telco Cloud, and 5G packet networks. It contains real-world examples with challenges and success strategies for deploying 5G Transport with closed-loop automation. It also focuses on aspects like scale, performance, latency, security, and manageability while building 5G transport for some of the world's largest 5G networks as well as migration approaches from 4G to 5G transport and core network.5G is an emerging technology that mobile service providers (MNO/MVNO) across the world are embracing. They are willing to invest in enabling their infrastructure for 5G and explore new business opportunities with their enterprise/mobile customers. As per the Gartner survey, the majority of communication service provider (CSP) revenue will come from 5G.5G is going to open the door to new applications such as wireless virtual reality, low latency machine-to-machine communication, smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, IoT deployment, artificial intelligence-based applications, industrial automation and so much more.
5th International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences: Proceedings of ICIBEL 2024, September 22–23, 2024, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (IFMBE Proceedings #129)
by Fatimah Ibrahim Mohd Yazed Ahmad Noraisyah Mohamed Shah Ika Dewi AnaThis book reports on engineering methods and technologies for biomedical applications and for improving quality of life. It covers a wide range of developments relating to medical devices, service robots, technologies for public health & epidemiology, and health education. Further topics include: advanced biomaterials and nanotechnology for tissue engineering and drug delivery, among others, artificial intelligence applications in biomedicine, and green and low-cost technologies. Throughout the book, a special emphasis is given to innovative research carried out and findings achieved in Malaysia and Indonesia. Based on the proceedings of the 5th International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences, ICIBEL 2024, held on September 22–23, 2024, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, this book provides researchers and professionals with a timely snapshot of current issues and challenges in the broad field of biomedical engineering. It is aimed at inspiring future research and fostering interdisciplinary and international collaborations in this field and relating ones.
5th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering: Proceedings of ICNBME-2021, November 3-5, 2021, Chisinau, Moldova (IFMBE Proceedings #87)
by Ion Tiginyanu Victor Sontea Serghei RaileanThis book gathers the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering, held online on November 3–5, 2021, from Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. It covers fundamental and applied research at the interface between nanotechnologies and biomedical engineering. Chapters report on cutting-edge bio-micro/nanotechnologies, devices for biomedical applications, and advances in bio-imaging and biomedical signal processing, innovative nano-biomaterials as well as advances in e-health, medical robotics, and related topics. With a good balance of theory and practice, the book offers a timely snapshot of multidisciplinary research at the interface between physics, chemistry, biomedicine, materials science, and engineering.
5th International Symposium of Space Optical Instruments and Applications: Beijing, China, September 5–7, 2018 (Springer Proceedings in Physics #232)
by H. Paul Urbach Qifeng YuThis book gathers selected and expanded contributions presented at the 5th Symposium on Space Optical Instruments and Applications, which was held in Beijing, China, on September 5–7, 2018. This conference series is organized by the Sino-Holland Space Optical Instruments Laboratory, a cooperative platform between China and the Netherlands. The symposium focused on key technological problems regarding optical instruments and their applications in a space context. It covered the latest developments, experiments and results on the theory, instrumentation and applications of space optics. The book is split into five main sections: The first covers optical remote sensing system design, the second focuses on advanced optical system design, and the third addresses remote sensor calibration and measurement. Remote sensing data processing and information extraction are then presented, followed by a final section on remote sensing data applications.
60 Days to a Greener Life: Ease Eco-anxiety Through Joyful Daily Action
by Heather WhiteAre you worried about the climate crisis? Are you suffering from eco-anxiety? Do you want to help but you're not sure how? Do you want to learn how to make greener choices? If you answered yes to any of those questions, author and environmentalist Heather White's 60 Days to a Greener Life is the resource you need. You can read an entry every day or at your own pace. Each entry provides valuable insights and easy-to-apply ways you can live a more eco-friendly, joyful life. Each entry includes:a topic or question related to our world.an easy-to-understand explanation of ways you can adjust your lifestyle.an energizing prompt that gives you simple ideas on how to apply what you've learned.60 Days to a Greener Life will teach you about:eco-anxiety, how to manage it, and why individual action matters.climate change, recycling, and greener, sustainable school lunch choices. connecting to nature and wildlife.volunteering and how to jumpstart conversations about good environmental practices.renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, organic food, and GMOs.toxic chemicals, plastic pollution, safe drinking water, and more.Heather White is the founder of OneGreenThing.org. She directed environmental education advocacy at the nation's largest conservation organization, served as executive director to an environmental heath watchdog in Washington, DC, and led the nonprofit partner to Yellowstone National Park. She's been featured on Good Morning America, CBS, PBS, ABC, and quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Teen Vogue.
60 Years of Survival Outcomes at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
by M. Alma Rodriguez Thomas W. Burke Ronald S. WaltersThis unique book provides a retrospective analysis of the changes in survival outcomes at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center over the past six decades. Since opening its doors in 1944, M.D. Anderson has kept a continuous, uninterrupted data repository of the treatment and outcomes of each of its patients. It is this visionary database from the center's tumor registry which makes this groundbreaking book possible. Tracking results across time, this book shows radical shifts in outcomes trends, where great progress has been made, and where there is still a long way to go, and offers a snapshot into the parallel history of developments in care. Such data is crucial to informing how patients are counseled, how treatment decisions are determined, and how prognoses are made. 60 Years of Survival Outcomes at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is the only book to concurrently present longitudinal data on survival outcomes across the spectrum of rare and common cancers. Each chapter deals with a specific disease site, discussing current management approaches and presenting key data replete with illustrative charts, graphs, and tables. With the resources available only to the practitioners at this inimitable institution, this book heralds a cornerstone moment in the study of survival outcomes and the depth of our knowledge of cancer care.
60-GHz CMOS Phase-Locked Loops
by Reza Mahmoudi Arthur H.M. Roermund Hammad M. CheemaThe promising high data rate wireless applications at millimeter wave frequencies in general and 60 GHz in particular have gained much attention in recent years. However, challenges related to circuit, layout and measurements during mm-wave CMOS IC design have to be overcome before they can become viable for mass market. 60-GHz CMOS Phase-Locked Loops focusing on phase-locked loops for 60 GHz wireless transceivers elaborates these challenges and proposes solutions for them. The system level design to circuit level implementation of the complete PLL, along with separate implementations of individual components such as voltage controlled oscillators, injection locked frequency dividers and their combinations, are included. Furthermore, to satisfy a number of transceiver topologies simultaneously, flexibility is introduced in the PLL architecture by using new dual-mode ILFDs and switchable VCOs, while reusing the low frequency components at the same time.
64 Geeks: The Brains Who Shaped Our World
by Chas Newkey-BurdenWe wouldn't have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi today without the ingenuity of an actress once described as "the most beautiful woman in the world."And we might have had mobile messaging as early as 1901, were it not for the fickleness of a banker. From celebrated prodigies and self-proclaimed geniuses to history's hidden heroes-64 GEEKS brings you the incredible stories of the world's best brains, all presented alongside clever 8-bit likenesses.
6G Connectivity-Systems, Technologies, and Applications: Digitalization of New Technologies, 6G and Evolutio (River Publishers Series in Communications and Networking)
by Ramjee Prasad Sunil Kumar Pandey Dnyaneshwar Shriranglal Mantri Albena Dimitrova MihovskaThis book covers need for 6G connectivity arising from the pursuit of higher data speeds, ultra-low latency, massive IoT connectivity, enhanced spectral efficiency, and the facilitation of new and transformative applications. By addressing these drivers and expectations, 6G aims to revolutionize wireless communication, opening up a realm of possibilities for industries, societies, and individuals.Technological improvements and evolutions are required beyond fifth-generation (5G) networks for wireless communications as well as in the industry where the involvement of collaborative robots (COBOT) will satisfy the personal needs of human beings as and when required leading to human–machine interactions. A considerable amount of effort has been devoted, both in industry and academia, towards the performance modelling, evaluation and prediction of convergent multi-service heterogeneous, future-generation networks such as 6G.Technical topics discussed in the book include: Network security and attacks 6G applications and Industry 5.0 Human centric interface Green computing in wireless cellular networks Next generation networks (IOT, Cloud Computing, Big Data, etc.)
6G Cyber Security Resilience: Trends and Challenges (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications)
by H. L. Gururaj J. Shreyas VinayaKumar Ravi N. Pavithra R. SapnaThis book offers a comprehensive analysis of intersection of significant domains, including information security, 6G technology, and cybersecurity. This reference work addresses gaps in existing literature by providing insights, research findings, and personal evaluations from esteemed scholars in the field. Holographic-type communications (HTC), tactile Internet, connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous healthcare solutions, manufacturing systems, and virtual/augmented/extended reality (VR/AR/XR), along with other cutting-edge applications, will continue to advance with the advent of 6G. The advent of the 6G era has been ushered in by the rapid advancement of communication technologies, promising unprecedented applications and connectivity. As we venture into this unexplored domain, the criticality of cybersecurity resilience cannot be overstated. This book examines and assesses the emerging trends in 6G technology, with a particular focus on the intricate challenges encountered in the realm of cybersecurity. By analyzing the intricate interplay between IoT integration, AI/ML security, quantum communication, and the intricacies of the physical layer, this book endeavors to provide a comprehensive understanding of the perpetually evolving threat landscape. It is reasonable to expect that 6G, similar to its predecessors, will promote advancements in the domain of connectivity and telecommunications through the provision of increased data throughput, decreased latency, and expanded capacity. These developments will promote the development of innovative applications and services, thus increasing the importance of robust cybersecurity protocols. As 6G technology continues to proliferate, it becomes increasingly vital to ensure the security and preservation of data. The primary audience of this book is industrialists, academicians, researchers, and UG/PG students. The secondary audience consists of practitioners, cyberpolice, lawmakers, legal firms, etc. as we are also covering regulatory and ethical considerations in 6G cybersecurity.
6G Enabled Healthcare Systems: Theory, Implementation and Applications (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Bernard Fong Haesik Kim Vyasa SaiThis book introduces 6G enabled healthcare systems and helps readers understand state-of-the-art techniques and applications for future healthcare systems. Readers will be able to obtain a background knowledge about AI, wireless systems, implementation methods, and applications, enabling the upcoming migration from 5G to 6G for supporting mission-critical healthcare applications.
6G: The Road To Future Wireless Technologies 2030 (River Publishers Series In Communications Ser.)
by Ramjee Prasad Paulo Sergio HenriqueSince the launch of Second-Generation Networks (2G), planning for each future mobile service was initiated many years before its commercial launch. In 2019, 5G Networks begun to be deployed commercially after almost ten years of planning. Similarly, the race for the 6G wireless networks that will be operational in 2030 has already started. To fulfill its potential in the upcoming decade, 6G will undoubtedly require an architectural orchestration based on the amalgamation of existing solutions and innovative technologies. The book will begin by evaluating the state of the art of all current mobile generations' while looking into their core building blocks. 6G implementation will require fundamental support from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning on the network's edge and core, including a new Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum. The 6G use cases will require advanced techniques for enabling the future wireless network to be human-centric, ensuring enhanced quality of experience (QoE) for most of its applications. The concept of Human Bond Communication Beyond 2050 (Knowledge Home) and Communication, Navigation, Sensing, and Services (CONASENSE) will also profit from future wireless communication. Terahertz domains will exploit the ultra-Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output Antennas (UM-MIMO) technologies to support Terabits' data throughputs.Moreover, optical wireless communications (OWC) will also come into play to support indoor and outdoor high-data rates. Further expansion of 6G core entities will support the novel concept of Society 5.0. Quantum computing processing and communications is also likely to be added into the 6G ecosystem with security managed by blockchain orchestration for a robust network.
6th International Conference on Adhesive Bonding 2021: Selected Contributions of AB 2021 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Robert D. Adams Lucas F. M. da SilvaThis book focusses on structural bonding, including many facets, like fundamental aspects of adhesion, science and technology of surfaces, adhesive materials, mechanical properties of bonded joints, innovative designs and applications, testing and standardization, industrial aspects, quality procedures, environmental and ecological aspects. This first volume of the new series gathers selected contributions of the 6th international conference on structural adhesive bonding AB 2021, held in Porto, Portugal, 8-9 July 2021, represents the latest trends and serves as a reference volume for researchers and graduate students working in this field.
6th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology; 17–20 October 2018, Cluj-Napoca, Romania: MEDITECH 2018 (IFMBE Proceedings #71)
by Simona Vlad Nicolae Marius RomanThis volume presents the contributions of the 6th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology – MediTech 2018, held between 17 – 20 October 2018 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The papers of this Proceedings volume present new developments in :- Health Care Technology- Medical Devices, Measurement and Instrumentation- Medical Imaging, Image and Signal Processing- Modeling and Simulation- Molecular Bioengineering- Biomechanics
6th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering: Proceedings of ICoBE 2023, September 4–5, 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (IFMBE Proceedings #115)
by Fatimah Ibrahim Hoi Leong Lee Haniza YazidThis book gathers the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICoBE 2023), which was held on September 4-6th, 2023, in a hybrid form, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The sixty-five peer-reviewed papers included here cover a diverse range of topics such as bioinstrumentation and biomedical devices, biomedical signal and image processing, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics and Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare, as well as biomaterials, biomechanics and rehabilitation, and report on both theoretical and practical findings, achieved in different countries (including Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, and Italy) besides Malaysia. Addressing an interdisciplinary audience of engineers, physicists, scientists, and researchers, this book offers extensive information on the current role and challenges of computer methodologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare, together with strategies to improve healthcare through innovation. It truly reflects the theme of the 6th conference edition namely “Be the Change: The Key to Better Healthcare Quality”.
6th International Conference on Civil, Architecture and Disaster Prevention and Control: Proceedings of CADPC 2025 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #713)
by Mohamed Abdelkader Ismail Mohammed Seddik MeddahGathering the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil, Architecture and Disaster Prevention and Control (CADPC), held in Johor Baru, Malaysia, on April 25-27, 2025, jointly with the 3rd International Conference on Durability of Building and Infrastructures for Smart City (DuraBI), this book covers topics related to disaster prevention and control, such as disaster preparedness, assembled rapid disaster relief, geological hazards, earthquake-resistant buildings, mudslides, flood control and risk reduction, rocky slope, disaster prediction, prevention and control, application of Big Data in disaster rescue, and post-disaster reconstruction technology.