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Equipment Intelligent Operation and Maintenance: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Equipment Intelligent Operation and Maintenance (ICEIOM 2023), Hefei, China, 21st – 23rd September, 2023 (Volume I)
by Ruqiang Yan Jing LinThe proceedings of the First International Conference on Equipment Intelligent Operation and Maintenance (ICEIOM 2023) offer invaluable insights into the processes that ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment and guarantee the improvement of product life cycles.The book touches upon a wide array of topics including equipment condition monitoring, fault diagnosis, and remaining useful life prediction. With special emphasis on the integration of big data and machine learning, the papers contained in this publication highlight how these technologies make the equipment operation process highly automated and ingenious. Intelligent operation and maintenance is set to act as the driving force behind a new generation of smart manufacturing and equipment upgradation, and promote demand for intelligent product services and management.This is a highly beneficial guide to students, researchers, working professionals and enthusiasts who wish to stay updated on innovative research contributions and practical applications of state-of-the-art technologies in equipment operation and maintenance.
Equipment Intelligent Operation and Maintenance: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Equipment Intelligent Operation and Maintenance (ICEIOM 2023), Hefei, China, 21st – 23rd September, 2023 (Volume II)
by Ruqiang YanThe proceedings of the First International Conference on Equipment Intelligent Operation and Maintenance (ICEIOM 2023) offer invaluable insights into the processes that ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment and guarantee the improvement of product life cycles.The book touches upon a wide array of topics including equipment condition monitoring, fault diagnosis, and remaining useful life prediction. With special emphasis on the integration of big data and machine learning, the papers contained in this publication highlight how these technologies make the equipment operation process highly automated and ingenious. Intelligent operation and maintenance is set to act as the driving force behind a new generation of smart manufacturing and equipment upgradation, and promote demand for intelligent product services and management.This is a highly beneficial guide to students, researchers, working professionals and enthusiasts who wish to stay updated on innovative research contributions and practical applications of state-of-the-art technologies in equipment operation and maintenance.
Microbial Biofuel: A Sustainable Source of Renewable Energy
by Shashi Kant Bhatia Parmjit Singh Panesar Ranjit GuravMicrobial Biofuel: A Sustainable Source of Renewable Energy explores microbial biofuel production from a technical standpoint addressing a wide range of topics including bio alcohol, biodiesel, biohydrogen, biomethane, biohythane, jet fuel, drop-in fuel, bioelectricity, bio-oil, biomass to biofuel, carbon capture, and more.Each chapter provides an in-depth examination of a specific biofuel type, discussing the underlying science, production processes, challenges, and its potential applications. The title draws examples from the latest research and advancements in the field, including cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and case studies. It covers advances in fermentation strategies and commercial-scale implementation of microbial technology for biofuel production along with comprehensive information on bio alcohol, biodiesel, biohydrogen, biomethane, etc. The book explores practical applications of microbial biofuels and uses real-life examples and case studies. Moreover, the book discusses sustainability and environmental benefits of using renewable energy.The title is an ideal read for graduate students and researchers specialising in bioenergy and chemical engineering.
Swarnakumari Debi: Bengali Female Writer
by Trayee SinhaSwarnakumari Debi: Bengali Female Writer unpacks the scholarship of the 19th-century Bengal luminary. It explores Debi’s literary activism, assesses her works in a contemporary context, and explores possible reasons for her prolonged exclusion from the dominant discourse. Despite her reputation in the creative circles, Debi remains excluded from the literary canon and is often better known as the sister of writer, poet and social reformer Rabindranath Tagore. This book considers Debi to be of merit as a writer who extensively wrote for five decades and helped to redefine feminine sensibilities in her subjective ways. Through assessing Debi’s work and life, this book offers a brief history of women’s writing and the anxiety of authorship of women writers.Swarnakumari Debi: Bengali Female Writer will benefit the researchers in Literature, Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, and Culture Studies, as well as general readers interested in the life and work of Debi.
Changing Abortion Laws in Mexico Through Advocacy and Human Rights: When Federalism Came to Life (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics)
by Clara Eugenia Franco YáñezChanging Abortion Laws in Mexico Through Advocacy and Human Rights presents the recent evolution of abortion laws in Mexico (2007–2021) and how advocates have shaped them through human rights discourses, challenging social norms.Utilizing extended expert interviews, it offers a uniquely deep dive into the mapping of Mexico’s recent legal landscape concerning abortion, addressing an issue of concern for contemporary feminist movements. By thoroughly analyzing this debate as it happened ‘on the ground’ in Mexico, the author examines how activists (for and against legal abortion) have shaped norms and laws, analyzing their proposals for legal and public policy reforms. The book maps out this sociopolitical and legal landscape throughout the past decade, beginning with abortion legalization in Mexico City in 2007, throughout the political backlash that ensued in other subnational states, and culminating with the Supreme Court’s decision in 2021 to decriminalize abortion. The Mexican case is explored through a dual lens: firstly by ‘zooming in’ to Mexico as a country case where federalism makes for a complex and fascinating legal landscape, and secondly by ‘zooming out’ to networks of transnational advocates and their linkages to global norms and institutions. The concluding considerations provide closing reflections on ‘the abortion in Mexico story’ and the ways in which advocates on this and other issue areas might find ways to advance ideas, normative concepts, find common ground with ideological opponents, and implement successful policy change.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of Politics and International Relations, International Law, Feminist Studies, and Latin American Studies.
Enterprise Fortress: The Ultimate Handbook for Enterprise Security Architecture
by Alex StevensEnterprise Fortress is a comprehensive guide to building secure and resilient enterprise architectures, aimed at professionals navigating the complex world of cybersecurity. Authored by cybersecurity leader Alex Stevens, the book brings together his experience of over 20 years, blending technical expertise with business strategy. It covers everything from foundational principles to advanced topics, focusing on aligning security with organisational goals. What sets this book apart is its practical, real-world focus – grounded in hands-on experience and strategic insights, it provides actionable advice that can be immediately applied.This book equips readers with the knowledge to tackle the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Whether you’re developing security frameworks, handling governance and compliance, or leading a security team, Enterprise Fortress has you covered. By combining best practices with innovation, it provides tools and strategies for both current challenges and future threats.Key Features: Clear, step-by-step instructions on designing and implementing enterprise security architectures. Practical frameworks for integrating security into the business strategy. Detailed insights into governance, risk management, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and ISO 27001. Case studies that highlight real-world challenges and solutions from various industries. Exploration of advanced topics like security automation, orchestration, and emerging cyber threats. Guidance on building and leading effective cybersecurity teams and fostering a security-aware culture within organisations. Enterprise Fortress is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, enterprise architects, and business executives responsible for securing their organisations. Whether you’re an experienced architect or new to the field, this book offers the technical know-how and leadership insights to help you strengthen your organisation’s security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats.
The Law of the Sea and the Planetary Crisis (Routledge Research on the Law of the Sea)
by Nengye Liu and Shirley V. ScottThis book examines the challenge of negotiating and implementing new legal regimes addressing contemporary ocean challenges in the context of uncertain planetary futures.The book covers the themes of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Contributors examine a range of emerging, understudied issues, including the legal regulation of ocean acidification, the development of the mining code by the International Seabed Authority, the implementation of the 2023 Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, and compliance mechanisms developed by the International Maritime Organization. Other chapters look at energy transition, green technology, and marine pollution from shipping.Contributing to global discussions on sustainable development, this book will be of vital interest to scholars of the law of the sea, environmental law, and sustainable development.
Migrating from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI: A Comprehensive Guide
by Iris ClassonThis guide walks you through the process of updating a Xamarin.Forms application to .NET MAUI, using a fitness app as a case study for a real-world example of a migration. The book lays out a comprehensive roadmap for a migration, shining a light on both the strategic moves and the technical leaps required to embrace the latest in .NET MAUI. It covers topics such as: The evolution of Xamarin.Forms to MAUI Significant differences Features, enhancements, and alternatives Preparing for a migration A migration inventory Planning and executing a migration Testing, debugging, and optimization Staying up to date By using a practical case study, the author cuts through the complexity with hands-on examples while covering the nitty-gritty details and common questions and problems. You are exposed to new capabilities, app performance, best practices, and design patterns for MAUI, and other relevant topics. With .NET MAUI stepping up as Microsoft's beacon for unifying the app development process across the board, and Xamarin.Forms nearing its "end of life," getting a handle on MAUI isn't just nice—it's necessary. For anyone in the app-making game aiming to stay relevant, stepping into MAUI means getting a hold of the latest tech enhancements, boosting app performance, and delivering top-notch user experiences. What You Will Learn Know the best practices for migrating Xamarin.Forms applications to .NET MAUI Refactor UI, application logic, and data models to take advantage of .NET MAUI's features Create strategies for handling platform-specific code and integrating new MAUI capabilities Test and optimize .NET MAUI applications for performance and reliability Who This Book Is For Mobile and cross-platform developers with experience in Xamarin.Forms and looking to migrate their applications to .NET MAUI
Genetic and Evolutionary Computing: Proceedings of the Sixteenth International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing, August 28-30, 2024, Miyazaki, Japan (Volume 2) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1322)
by Jeng-Shyang Pan Jerry Chun-Wei Lin Tien-Wen Sung Thi Thi ZinThis book contains accepted papers presented at ICGEC 2024, the 16th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing, held from August 28-29, 2024 in Miyazaki, Japan. The conference is intended as an international forum for the researchers and professionals in all areas of genetic and evolutionary computing. And the readers may know the up-to-date techniques of the mentioned topics, including digital transformation, machine learning and data analysis, meta-heuristic optimization algorithms, computer vision, and artificial intelligence of things (AIoT), which can help them to bring new ideas or apply the designed approaches from the collected papers to their professional jobs.
Brunei Darussalam’s Economic Transition in a Shifting Global Asia (Asia in Transition #23)
by Bruno Jetin Ahmed M. KhalidThis is an Open Access book. The international political economy is confronted by a number of overlapping crises. These include the climate emergency, rapid technological advancement, the high volume of globalised trade and financial flows, cross-border labour movement, rising inequality, geopolitical tensions, and frequent economic crises and natural disasters. Many developing countries are going through a period of urgent transformation and transition to adopt new policies to cope with such challenges and achieve and maintain sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development. This path-breaking volume explores the issues shaping the response of Brunei Darussalam, long dependent on its oil and gas sector, to these challenges. The discussions presented here are framed by the notion of ‘development in transition’—a mix of well-designed policies driven by timely implementation, enforcement and monitoring, as well as international cooperation to ensure sustainable development and distribution of benefits on an equitable basis. Through fine-grained analyses of key economic sectors—including natural resources, employment patterns, financial services, global value chains, international trade, tourism and the role of the public sector—the contributors offer a critical assessment of Brunei’s policy responses. This transitional policy mix is situated in relation to the overarching development strategy called Wawasan Brunei 2035 (Brunei Vision 2035), which broadly maps onto the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals. Academic scholars, university students and others interested in the study of contemporary Brunei and broader questions of economic transition in Asia will find this volume an invaluable resource for a deeper understanding of how development paths and priorities are being managed to meet pressing global and local challenges.
Youth and Peace in England, 1919-1969 (Palgrave Studies in the History of Childhood)
by Susannah WrightThis book offers an historical analysis of an area of young people's activity which remains significant in the present. It shows that many thousands of young people in England were involved in peace movement activity from 1919 to 1969, in connection with the League of Nations Union before the Second World War, pacifist bodies like the Peace Pledge Union in the 1930s and 1940s, the Council for Education for World Citizenship post-1945, and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament from 1957. Young people engaged with the peace movement at school, at home and in the community, encompassing classroom learning, attending lectures and meetings out of school hours, pageants, international camps and visits, correspondence, and sometimes demonstrations, marches and other direct action protests. Some were engaged briefly, for others this became a long-term focus of time, energy, and ideological commitment. Some followed parents, teachers, and friends. Others rebelled against those around them. Examining the perspectives of those involved as young people, and the adults aiming to involve young people in the peace movement, this book is an important addition to our knowledge about movements and activism (in the peace movement and more broadly), and to our knowledge about young people's agency and its limits.
Legal and Forensic Psychology: What Is It and What It Is Not
by Irena BoškovićThis book seeks to distinguish empirically-based knowledge from widespread misconceptions in the fields of legal and forensic psychology. Across ten chapters, leading scholars contribute different perspectives on their areas of expertise within the fields of legal and forensic psychology, providing a comprehensive overview of the historical context and defining characteristics of these two disciplines. The first section of the book is dedicated to legal psychology, exploring issues such as pseudoscience in lie detection, the use of polygraphs, and the reliability of eyewitness testimony and memory reports in legal settings. The second focuses on forensic psychology, addressing topics such as the relationship between criminal behavior and psychopathology, symptom validity assessment, risk assessment, and the treatment of forensic patients. As such, this vital book will serve as an excellent starting point for those seeking to educate themselves about these disciplines.
The Palgrave Handbook of the Catholic Church in East Asia
by Cindy Yik-yi Chu Beatrice LeungThis Handbook analyses explores the Catholic Church in East Asia following a chronological framework to trace events to the 21st century. This Handbook considers the horizontal strata of society through space, examining key issues such as church architecture, music and images, the Church's role in education, linguistic and translation issues surrounding Bible studies, evangelization and the building of Church hierarchy, religious formation, and gender relations. Exploring the Vatican&’s relations with East Asian countries from the beginning of the Church in Asia, this Handbook offers a key reference to Asian Church history for students and researchers in Christianity studies, History, Cultural and Asian studies.
Industrial Intelligence: Methods and Applications (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing)
by Yu Zheng Tianyuan Liu Jinsong Bao Yuqian LuThis book explains the AI algorithms, techniques, and application methods used in manufacturing, and how they contribute to the advancement of industrial intelligence. Industrial artificial intelligence (IAI) is rapidly evolving alongside the development of smart manufacturing, which cannot be achieved without intelligence at its core. IAI enables intelligent and resilient manufacturing systems, making them fault-tolerant, on-demand, and self-organizing. It also provides on-demand manufacturing services to end users by optimally coordinating distributed manufacturing resources, augmented by AI methodologies. This book will be of interest to researchers and professionals in the manufacturing industry.
Power System Oscillations: An Introduction to Oscillation Analysis and Control (Power Electronics and Power Systems)
by Joe H. Chow Graham Rogers Ryan T. Elliott Daniel J. Trudnowski Felipe Wilches-Bernal Denis OsipovSince the publication of the first edition of this book, wide-area measurement systems (WAMS) have transformed the way that power system oscillations are monitored and studied. These systems consist of networks of time-synchronized sensors distributed over wide geographic areas—enabling new approaches not only for situational awareness but also for power system control. This fully revised and expanded edition discusses the core ideas behind WAMS, real-time situational awareness, and wide-area control as they pertain to power system oscillations. Major technological advancements since the first edition's release are covered in five new chapters. This new material highlights a first-of-its-kind demonstration project in which a 3.1 GW high-voltage direct current transmission line was used to damp inter-area oscillations in a large interconnection. It also discusses oscillations in systems dominated by inverter-based generation, including forced oscillations, which arise not from resonances but exogenous system inputs. The book includes many worked examples throughout the text using the Power System Toolbox with MATLAB, allowing readers to analyze and/or reproduce every example independently. Power System Oscillations, Second Edition, will be a valuable reference for practicing power system engineers working in the electric utility industry. Professors, students, and research scientists studying power system dynamics will also find it to be a welcomed reference text.
Führen von Einsatzorganisationen in der Chaosphase: Wie die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Polizei, Feuerwehr, Rettungsdienst und Spezialkräften gelingt
by Raphael RöttingerWie kontrolliert man das Unkontrollierbare? Dieses Buch zeigt, wie die Führung und Zusammenarbeit von Polizei, Feuerwehr, Rettungsdiensten und Spezialeinheiten in der Chaosphase gelingen kann. Diese Phase ist geprägt von Unübersichtlichkeit und der Notwendigkeit, unter enormem Zeit- und Handlungsdruck Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit zu treffen. Professionelle Führung und Zusammenarbeit sind der Schlüssel, um das Chaos zu beherrschen und geordnete Strukturen zu etablieren.Raphael Röttinger bietet theoretisch fundierte Ansätze und praxisnahe Lösungen, um diesen Herausforderungen zu begegnen. Er analysiert die Merkmale und Konzepte von Katastrophen, Großschadenslagen und Anschlägen und beleuchtet die aktuelle Bedrohungslage der inneren und äußeren Sicherheit in Deutschland. Der Autor untersucht die Einsatzziele, -grundsätze und Ressourcen von Feuerwehr, Rettungsdienst, Technischem Hilfswerk (THW), Notfallseelsorge und Polizei im Kontext von Großschadenslagen. Aufbauend darauf bietet das Buch Handlungsempfehlungen, die helfen, Führung in chaotischen Situationen effektiv zu gestalten. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der Schnittstellenproblematik zwischen den verschiedenen Organisationen, insbesondere in den Bereichen taktische Medizin, Raumplanung, Einsatzleitung und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit. Zusätzlich werden spezifische Herausforderungen wie CBRNE-Bedrohungen, komplexe Anschlagsszenarien und Großveranstaltungen wie Fußballspiele analysiert und durch praktische Lösungsansätze sowie Lehren aus realen Einsätzen ergänzt. Das Buch richtet sich an Mitarbeitende von Behörden und Organisationen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben und Entscheidungsträger, die Ansätze zur Bewältigung von Großschadenslagen suchen. Es bietet wertvolle Einblicke für den effektiven Umgang mit extremen Situationen und die Zusammenarbeit von Einsatzorganisationen in der Chaosphase.
Britain and Ireland from the Treaty to the Troubles: Independence and Interdependence, c. 1921-1973 (Routledge Studies in Modern European History)
by Richard CarrUsing extensive and fresh archival material, this book places the relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland after 1921 in a new light, encouraging us to rethink the dominant narrative of conflict and strife. While the work does not shy away from the clear points of dispute, it contends that these were far from the full story.Clearly, partition and the Troubles seen from the late 1960s onwards cast a long shadow, but disputes over Northern Ireland must be placed alongside those successes seen elsewhere. Unpacking a variety of topics including trade, tourism, the treatment of tuberculosis, and migration, this work covers new ground in social and political history. It balances an analysis of high politics – Cosgrave and de Valera on the one side and Baldwin and Attlee on the other – with the actions of ordinary people – nurses, doctors, sports fans, and labourers. The British–Irish story is also placed in a wider context through comparison with both countries’ dealings with America and an outline of their coordinated entry into the European Economic Community.This study will be an ideal resource to both students and all those wishing to consider and re-examine the fate of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the British Empire.
Queering Mayberry: An Exploration of Sexuality and Gender in the Andy Griffith Show
by Matthew Thomas-ReidQueering Mayberry: An Exploration of Sexuality and Gender in the Andy Griffith Show is an interdisciplinary study which reexamines The Andy Griffith Show through the frame of queer theory, offering a fresh perspective on its cultural significance in the Southern Appalachians.Amid current debates on Critical Race Theory and LGBTQIA+ rights, the nostalgic pull of the “Myth of Mayberry” remains potent. This work critiques the restorative nostalgia surrounding small-town southern ideals, arguing that disrupting the monolithic image of southern conservative, Christian, cisgender identity requires a critical look at the cultural artifacts that helped shape it. Through a combination of historical research, including original episode scripts with Andy Griffith's notes, cultural studies, and performance theory, it uncovers a complex relationship between queerness and Southern Appalachian identity.Queering Mayberry: An Exploration of Sexuality and Gender in the Andy Griffith Show will be valuable to scholars and students in Appalachian studies, media studies, queer theory, and social history.
Gender and the European Court of Human Rights (Routledge Research in EU Law)
by Sanna ElfvingIn applying an intersectional feminist legal analysis of the European Court of Human Rights’ case law in a variety of human rights issues, this book reveals a different and nuanced understanding of the gender issues.Case law within the ECtHR, which does not explicitly raise gender issues, may have gendered consequences. Profound developments have occurred in Europe in several related areas, including gender equality case law in the context of the prohibition of discrimination under Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights; non-conventional parenting rights; discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity; rights of asylum seekers; and family reunification rights in the past few decades. The analysis reveals the extent to which the Court considers an applicant’s gender, intersectional inequalities, and the concept of ‘vulnerability’ in its case law. This book contributes to existing literature on gender equality, gender and judging in supranational courts. Furthermore, it highlights the intersectional discrimination experienced by women and diasporic or minoritised groups by uncovering new dimensions of vulnerabilities.This book will be of interest to researchers in the field of European human rights law, gender, and intersectional issues.
Optimism and the Best Possible World: A Philosophical History
by Justin J. DaeleyThis volume presents original essays on the ideas of philosophical optimism and the best possible world. It highlights the historical and philosophical nuances of an idea that remains under-treated within the literature despite its long and influential history.Optimism—broadly, the thesis that God does the best, or that this is the best possible world—is often associated with the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. However, there exists a rich tradition of philosophical optimism not only after Leibniz but before him as well. The chapters in this volume address the philosophical nuances of optimism within the ancient, medieval, enlightenment, modern, and contemporary eras. They cover a variety of thinkers ranging from Plato, Aquinas, Rousseau, Voltaire, Jonathan Edwards, the new optimists of 19th-century France, and the non-theistic optimists of the 20th century.Optimism and the Best Possible World will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of religion, history of philosophy, religious history, and intellectual history.
Counseling Children and Adolescents: Working in School and Clinical Mental Health Settings
by Jolie Ziomek-DaigleExpansive and practical, Counseling Children and Adolescents offers graduate students the information they need to prepare for work in both school and clinical mental health settings (two CACREP specialty areas). This text includes not only content related to developmental and counseling theories but also information on evidence-based practices across the continuum of care, diagnosis and treatment of youth, and current trends such as integrated care, mindfulness, telehealth, and neuroscience. Unique to this book are sections on both the instructional and behavioral Response to Intervention (RtI) model and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), examples of evidence-based practices used across settings such as Student Success Skills, Check & Connect, and trauma-focused CBT, and a review of common mental health-related disorders most often seen in youth and treatment recommendations. Ethical and legal implications are infused throughout the book, as are CACREP learning outcomes. The new edition uses a trauma-informed and anti-racist lens and fills a gap in counselor preparation programs. A testbank is available to instructors at www.routledge.com/9781032532455.
Interstices of Space and Memory
by Dr Sreedevi Santhosh Dr Samjaila Th Dr Sneha Suresh Preethi SThe conference intersectionally locates memory and space that reconstruct city chronotopes to explore how identities are reconfigured in metropolitan Indian cities. In taking recourse in locating turning points that could be historical, political or cultural in the life of ‘Metropolitan Indian Cities’ the perspective that is brought together with personal and collective stories that are recorded in Art /Literature /Curated Projects /Museums is that these moments reshape human values/ ethos in Cities. The assumption made is that at specific moments in time / turning points, with the pandemic for instance the spirit of the city changes. It highlights how human beings in cities account for such changes (the IIHS runs a postcard project on human lives during the plague and corona) being an example. It uses focal moments in the City as the lens to discuss Art, Literature and City Design.
Introduction to Particle Physics and Cosmology (Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation)
by Grant Mathews Guobao TangThis textbook provides an accessible introduction to the basic concepts of relativistic cosmology and the standard big bang model of cosmology, along with an introduction to quantum field theory and the standard model of particle physics.Readers are guided through the key concepts associated with the standard model of cosmology and the standard model of particle physics, providing them with the basic foundation needed to understand current research and literature on the physics of the early universe and modern particle physics.It culminates with an introduction to the physics of the early universe and its imprint on the large-scale structure and the cosmic microwave background. It assumes a basic understanding of quantum mechanics, classical mechanics and electromagnetism. It is aimed at advanced undergraduates and first year beginning graduate students studying particle physics and/or cosmology.Key Features: Provides a summary of the state-of-the-art tools and developments in cosmology and features end of chapter problems, alongside the basic tools for studies of inflation theory and early-universe cosmology Provides an understandable introduction to special and general relativity Includes an understandable introduction to the standard model of particle physics including group theory, gauge theories, quantum field theory, the Higgs mechanism and the Electroweak Lagrangian
Multifidelity Modeling in Vibration Analysis
by Ranjan GanguliMultifidelity Modeling in Vibration Analysis teaches users how to make predictions about physical systems in a computationally inexpensive manner.The aim of this book is to introduce the concept of multifidelity modeling through structural dynamics case studies. The book focuses on vibration analysis problems to illustrate how multifidelity methods work. Two key methods — the response surface methods and the co-kriging method — are discussed to present the reader with state of the art practices that are easy to implement. Also, two different physics-based mathematical models of a system, the Euler-Bernoulli beam model and the Timoshenko beam model, are used at two disparate levels of discretization.This book will help graduate students, researchers, and scientists who are interested in applying multifidelity models to uncertainty quantification, optimization, and robust and reliability-based design problems of vibration of engineering systems.
Aphids Unveiled: The Saga of Nature's Most Irritating Insects
by Amanda Rose NewtonAphids Unveiled: The Saga of Nature's Most Irritating Insects explores the curious journey of these tiny insects from humble beginnings to becoming the most obnoxious pests for farmers and home gardeners alike. With a witty narrative style and a touch of humor, the book aims to engage readers with the quirky behaviors, social structures, and survival strategies of aphids, all while unraveling the reasons behind their impact on agriculture and horticulture.Amanda Rose Newton brings over a decade of experience in both the horticulture and pest control worlds to write for a broad audience, from gardening enthusiasts seeking effective pest management strategies to science enthusiasts interested in a lighthearted exploration of the natural world. As an entomologist and professor, her writing uniquely blends expertise with a passion for storytelling, ensuring Aphids Unveiled is not only informative but also an entertaining read.