- Table View
- List View
Handbuch Sexualstraftaten
by Klaus LaubenthalDas Handbuch behandelt umfassend die Delikte gegen die sexuelle Selbstbestimmung, wie sie im 13. Abschnitt des Strafgesetzbuches normiert sind. Der Autor erläutert die Sexualstraftaten unter Berücksichtigung der Rechtsprechung und anhand zahlreicher Fallbeispiele. Das Nachschlagewerk richtet sich an alle, die in der Rechtspflege tätig sind. Es liefert Argumentations- und Entscheidungshilfen, einschlägige Rechtsprechung sowie Literatur können schnell aufgefunden werden.
From the Earth's Core to Outer Space
by Ilmari HaapalaFrom the Earth's Core to Outer Space focuses on four themes: (1) Evolving Earth's crust, (2) Changing Baltic Sea, (3) Climate Change, and (4) Planet Earth, third stone from Sun. The focus on these four topics provides both a state of the art review of earth science topics of particular importance to Scandinavia and the Baltic and also the global context in which a consideration of these topics must be made. It finishes by discussing our use of space born technologies for understanding these topics and places the Earth within the context of our neighbouring planets and their satellites. The first theme includes papers on the structure, origin and evolution of the Earth's crust and in particular the ore deposits in Fennoscandia, plate-tectonic drift of Fennoscandia (Baltica), and postglacial isostatic rebound of the crust. The second theme contains papers dealing with changes in the ice season of the Baltic Sea, inflow and stagnation in deep basins, biology of the Baltic Sea, and carbon dioxide balance in sea water. The third theme deals with origin and evolution of oxygen in atmosphere, postglacial climate change, effects of aerosols and greenhouse gases on climate, interplay between anthropogenic and natural factors in the current climate change, and Earth's water resources. The fourth theme includes articles on Earth's space environment, use of satellites in cartography and geodesy, information obtained by space probes on Mars and other planets and their moons, and possibilities to find life on them.
Asymptotics for Associated Random Variables
by Paulo Eduardo OliveiraThe book concerns the notion of association in probability and statistics. Association and some other positive dependence notions were introduced in 1966 and 1967 but received little attention from the probabilistic and statistics community. The interest in these dependence notions increased in the last 15 to 20 years, and many asymptotic results were proved and improved. Despite this increased interest, characterizations and results remained essentially scattered in the literature published in different journals. The goal of this book is to bring together the bulk of these results, presenting the theory in a unified way, explaining relations and implications of the results. It will present basic definitions and characterizations, followed by a collection of relevant inequalities. These are then applied to characterize almost sure and weak convergence of sequences of associated variables. It will also cover applications of positive dependence to the characterization of asymptotic results in nonparametric statistics. The book is directed towards researchers in probability and statistics, with particular emphasis on people interested in nonparametric methods. It will also be of interest to graduate students in those areas. The book could also be used as a reference on association in a course covering dependent variables and their asymptotics. As prerequisite, readers should have knowledge of basic probability on the reals and on metric spaces. Some acquaintance with the asymptotics of random functions, such us empirical processes and partial sums processes, is useful but not essential.
Alkaloid Synthesis (Topics in Current Chemistry #309)
by Hans-Joachim KnölkerLycopodium Alkaloids: Isolation and Asymmetric Synthesis, by Mariko Kitajima and Hiromitsu Takayama.- Synthesis of Morphine Alkaloids and Derivatives, by Uwe Rinner and Tomas Hudlicky.- Indole Prenylation in Alkaloid Synthesis, by Thomas Lindel, Nils Marsch and Santosh Kumar Adla.- Marine Pyrroloiminoquinone Alkaloids, by Yasuyuki Kita and Hiromichi Fujioka.- Synthetic Studies on Amaryllidaceae and Other Terrestrially Derived Alkaloids, by Martin G. Banwell, Nadia Yuqian Gao, Brett D. Schwartz and Lorenzo V. White.- Synthesis of Pyrrole and Carbazole Alkaloids, by Ingmar Bauer and Hans-Joachim Knölker.-
Angewandte Meteorologie: Mikrometeorologische Methoden
by Thomas FokenGegenstand des Buchs sind die atmosphärischen Vorgänge im Lebensraum des Menschen. Damit liefert es die Grundlagen insbesondere für die Biometeorologie, Agrarmeteorologie, Hydrometeorologie, Umweltmeteorologie und technische Meteorologie sowie für die Biogeochemie. Der Autor behandelt Theorie, Messtechnik, experimentelle Verfahren und Modellierung so, dass die Themen jeweils für sich stehen und die Inhalte einzeln in Lehre, Forschung und Praxis genutzt werden können. Für die Neuauflage wurden das Literaturverzeichnis und einzelne Kapitel erweitert.
Optical Nano- and Microsystems for Bioanalytics
by Jürgen Popp Wolfgang FritzscheThis book describes the state of the art in the field of bioanalytical nano- and microsystems with optical functionality. In 12 chapters distinguished scientists and leaders in their respective fields show how various optical technologies have been miniaturized and integrated over the last few decades in order to be combined with nano- and microsystems for applications in the life sciences. The main detection and characterization technologies are introduced, and examples of the superiority of these integrated approaches compared to traditional ones are provided. Examples from e.g. the fields of optical waveguides, integrated interferometers, surface plasmon resonance or Raman spectroscopy are introduced and discussed, and it is shown how these approaches have led to novel functionalities and thereby novel applications.
Terrigenous Mass Movements
by Biswajeet Pradhan Manfred BuchroithnerTerrestrial mass movements (i.e. cliff collapses, soil creeps, mudflows, landslides etc.) are severe forms of natural disasters mostly occurring in mountainous terrain, which is subjected to specific geological, geomorphological and climatological conditions, as well as to human activities. It is a challenging task to accurately define the position, type and activity of mass movements for the purpose of creating inventory records and potential vulnerability maps. Remote sensing techniques, in combination with Geographic Information System tools, allow state-of-the-art investigation of the degree of potential mass movements and modeling surface processes for hazard and risk mapping. Similarly, through statistical prediction models, future mass-movement-prone areas can be identified and damages can to a certain extent be minimized. Issues of scale and selection of morphological attributes for the scientific analysis of mass movements call for new developments in data modeling and spatio-temporal GIS analysis. The book is a product of a cooperation between the editors and several contributing authors, addressing current issues and recent developments in GI technology and mass movements research. Its fundamental treatment of this technology includes data modeling, topography, geology, geomorphology, remote sensing, artificial neural networks, binomial regression, fuzzy logic, spatial statistics and analysis, and scientific visualization. Both theoretical and practical issues are addressed.
Patch Testing and Prick Testing
by Howard I. Maibach Jean-Marie LachapelleKnowledge in the field of allergic contact dermatitis continues to expand rapidly owing to progress in the chemical, immunological, and clinical fields, including improved techniques of patch testing and prick testing. The third edition of this important book, which includes additional color illustrations, has been extensively revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the most recent developments. These include advances in patch testing methodology, in particular the new chambers that are appearing on the market, revision of the baseline series of patch tests to reflect the latest evidence-based work, and additional testing procedures. The result is a superb guide to the current management of positive and negative patch test and prick test reactions that will be invaluable for all practicing dermatologists, from the beginner to the well-trained expert.
Innovators' Marketplace
by Yukio Ohsawa Yoko NishiharaThis book presents a powerful method for innovation that reinforces combinatorial and analogical thoughts, with interdisciplinary communications among stakeholders in the market. In this method called Innovators' Marketplace, two games - Innovators' Market Game and Analogy Game - accelerate the spiral of innovation with visualizing data on the connectivity of pieces of existing knowledge. Some players invent ideas by connecting and combining pre-existing knowledge, while others evaluate the ideas to decide whether or not to buy. In a joyful atmosphere created by the games, players look beyond resistance to criticism, as experiments real cases show. They will start thinking and talking about the best segment of the majority, latent requirements in the future market, and scenarios for satisfying those requirements. This process embodies the principle that an interdisciplinary combination of business actors and resources, possibly with the appearance of new actors, triggers innovation.
Handbuch Historisches Mauerwerk
by Josef MaierDas Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick zu Schäden am historischen Mauerwerk: nicht nur Feuchtigkeits- und Salzschäden, sondern auch Schäden durch Risse und lose Füllschichten. Der Autor liefert wertvolle Tipps zur Erkennung der Schadensursachen sowie Anleitungen für zerstörungsarme Untersuchungen und für die Instandsetzung. In die 2. Auflage wurden neue technische Möglichkeiten zur Instandsetzung von historischem Mauerwerk aufgenommen, aktuelle Normen und Regelwerke sowie neue Anforderungen zum Schall- und Wärmeschutz wurden berücksichtigt.
Experimentalphysik 1: Mechanik und Wärme, 6. Auflage
by Wolfgang DemtröderMECHANIK und WÄRME ist der erste von vier Bänden zur Experimentalphysik von Professor Demtröder. Die Lehrinhalte des ersten Semesters Physik werden anschaulich und leicht verständlich, dabei aber möglichst quantitativ präsentiert. Durchgerechnete Beispiele im Text, Kapitelzusammenfassungen sowie Übungsaufgaben mit ausführlichen Lösungen am Schluss des Buches helfen dabei, den Stoff zu bewältigen, und regen zu eigener Mitarbeit an. Wichtige Definitionen und Formeln, alle Abbildungen und Tabellen wurden zweifarbig gestaltet. Farbtafeln zu ausgesuchten Themen tragen zum Spaß an diesem Buch bei. Die sechste Auflage wurde neu bearbeitet und aktualisiert.
Modernization Science: The Principles and Methods of National Advancement
by Chuanqi HeDepending on their national level of income, development and modernization, all countries in the world can be generally categorized as either advanced or developing. Studies on why advanced countries continue to develop, how they maintain their level of development, and how developing countries enter into the advanced club fall into the field of "modernization science," which is an emerging interdisciplinary science. This monograph, the first English book available on "modernization science," interprets its concepts, methodologies, general theories, first and second modernization, six level-specific, six field-specific and three sector-specific modernizations, modernization policy and evaluation, and the principles and methods of national development since the 18th century. It provides clear, systematic, up-to-date information on this new discipline with more than 173 figures and 265 tables, and covers 131 countries and 97% of the global population. A comprehensive outlook on world modernization is presented from a Chinese perspective.
Micrometeorology
by Thomas FokenThe book focusseson atmospheric processes which directly effect human environments within thelowest 100-1000 meters of the atmosphere over regions of only a few kilometresin extent. The book is the translation into English of the second edition ofthe German book "Applied Meteorology - Micrometeorological Methods". Itpresents, with selected examples, the basics of micrometeorology applied todisciplines such as biometeorology, agrometeorology, hydrometeorology,technical meteorology, environmental meteorology, and biogeoscience. Theimportant issues discussed in this book are the transport processes and fluxesbetween the atmosphere and the underlying surface. Vegetated and heterogeneoussurfaces are special subjects. Theauthor covers the areas of theory, measuring techniques, experimental methods,and modeling all in ways that can be used independently in teaching, research,or practical applications.
Rohrleitungs- und Apparatebau
by Günter ScholzVon einem erfahrenen Praktiker geschrieben, liefert der Band sowohl das theoretische als auch das praktische Wissen für die Planung und Ausführung von Rohrleitungen und Versorgungsrohrnetzen für Hochdruckdampf, Heißwasser, Druckluft und Kühlwasser. Der Autor leitet die strömungstechnischen und konstruktiven Grundlagen sowie alle für den Rohrleitungs- und den Apparatebau erforderlichen Berechnungsverfahren her und demonstriert ihre Anwendung in vollständig durchgerechneten Beispielen. Das Buch enthält Tabellen mit Stoffwerten sowie Arbeitsdiagramme.
Handbuch des Meeresnaturschutzrechts in der Nord- und Ostsee
by Peter-Tobias Stoll Detlef Czybulka Martin GellermannDas Werk dient der systematischen Aufbereitung der in der deutschen AWZ und in den Küstengewässern der Nord- und Ostsee geltenden Regelungen des Meeresnaturschutzes. Unter Einbezug internationaler und europäischer Vorgaben erläutert die Schrift die einschlägigen nationalen Bestimmungen und bietet praktische Hilfestellung zur Bewältigung von Konflikten zwischen Schutz- und Nutzungsinteressen. Neben den Mechanismen des Habitat-, Biotop- und Artenschutzrechts sowie der Eingriffsregelung werden im Schwerpunkt die für den Meeresnaturschutz relevanten Vorgaben des Fachrechts behandelt, die für eine naturschonende Ausführung lokaler Eingriffe Sorge tragen und eine den Naturschutzbelangen Rechnung tragende Steuerung der Fischerei, der wissenschaftlichen Meeresforschung und der Schifffahrt ermöglichen. Fragen der Überwachung und Durchführung naturschutzbezogener Anforderungen werden ebenso thematisiert wie die konzeptionell-planerischen Aspekte des Meeresnaturschutzes.
Scanning Probe Microscopy in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 3
by Bharat BhushanThis book presents the physical and technical foundation of the state of the art in applied scanning probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and comprehensive overview of SPM applications. The chapters in this volume relate to scanning probe microscopy techniques, characterization of various materials and structures and typical industrial applications, including topographic and dynamical surface studies of thin-film semiconductors, polymers, paper, ceramics, and magnetic and biological materials. The chapters are written by leading researchers and application scientists from all over the world and from various industries to provide a broader perspective.
Kombinatorische Optimierung
by Jens Vygen Bernhard Korte Rabe Von RandowDas umfassende Lehrbuch zur Kombinatorischen Optimierung beruht auf Vorlesungen, die die Autoren an der Universität Bonn gehalten haben. Sie geben den neuesten Stand des Fachgebiets wieder - mit Schwerpunkt auf theoretischen Resultaten und Algorithmen mit guten Laufzeiten und Ergebnissen. Der Band enthält vollständige Beweise, einige davon wurden bisher nicht in der Lehrbuchliteratur publiziert. Die deutschsprachige Neuauflage enthält alle Ergänzungen und Aktualisierungen der 5. englischsprachigen Auflage, darunter mehr als 60 neue Übungsaufgaben.
Theoretische Physik für Studierende des Lehramts 2
by Peter SchmüserDas zweibändige Lehrbuch vermittelt die Grundlagen der theoretischen Physik und berücksichtigt dabei besonders die Quantenmechanik, die spezielle Relativitätstheorie und die Elektrodynamik für den Unterricht an Gymnasien. Band 2 bietet eine systematische Einführung in die Elektrodynamik auf Basis der Maxwellschen Gleichungen sowie eine Einführung in die relativistische Mechanik. Der Stoff wird einfach und klar dargestellt, Abbildungen und didaktische Anmerkungen erleichtern den Zugang zur Theorie und geben Hinweise für die Vermittlung im Unterricht.
Microseismic Monitoring and Geomechanical Modelling of CO2 Storage in Subsurface Reservoirs
by James P. VerdonThis thesis presents an impressive summary of the potential to use passive seismic methods to monitor the sequestration of anthropogenic CO2 in geologic reservoirs. It brings together innovative research in two distinct areas - seismology and geomechanics - and involves both data analysis and numerical modelling. The data come from the Weyburn-Midale project, which is currently the largest Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in the world. James Verdon's results show how passive seismic monitoring can be used as an early warning system for fault reactivation and top seal failure, which may lead to the escape of CO2 at the surface.
Photonic Packaging Sourcebook
by Ulrich H. P. Fischer-HirchertThis book serves as a guide on photonic assembly techniques. It provides an overview of today's state-of-the-art technologies for photonic packaging experts and professionals in the field. The text guides the readers to the practical use of optical connectors. It also assists engineers to find a way to an effective and inexpensive set-up for their own needs. In addition, many types of current industrial modules and state-of-the-art applications from single fiber to multi fiber are described in detail. Simulation techniques such as FEM, BPM and ray tracing are explained in depth. Finally, all recent reliability test procedures for datacom and telecom modules are illustrated in combination with related standardization aspects.
Institutional Partnerships in Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
by Maryam GolnaraghiThis book documents seven examples of Early Warning Systems for hydrometeorological and other hazards that have proven effective in reducing losses due to these hazards. The cases studied encompass a variety of climatic regimes and stages of economic development, raging across the industrialized countries of Germany, France, Japan and the United States, to Bangladesh, the island nation of Cuba and the mega-city of Shanghai. Demonstrated characteristics of these exemplary cases are synthesized into ten guiding principles for successful early warning systems that will, it is hoped, prove useful to countries seeking to develop or strengthen such systems within their own borders.
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
by Kenneth H. Karlsen Helge HoldenThe topic of the 2010 Abel Symposium, hosted at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Oslo, was Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations, the study of which is of fundamental importance in mathematics and in almost all of natural sciences, economics, and engineering. This area of mathematics is currently in the midst of an unprecedented development worldwide. Differential equations are used to model phenomena of increasing complexity, and in areas that have traditionally been outside the realm of mathematics. New analytical tools and numerical methods are dramatically improving our understanding of nonlinear models. Nonlinearity gives rise to novel effects reflected in the appearance of shock waves, turbulence, material defects, etc., and offers challenging mathematical problems. On the other hand, new mathematical developments provide new insight in many applications. These proceedings present a selection of the latest exciting results by world leading researchers.
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves in Fractional Dimensional Space
by Muhammad Zubair Qaisar Abbas Naqvi Muhammad Junaid MughalThis book presents the concept of fractional dimensional space applied to the use of electromagnetic fields and waves. It provides demonstrates the advantages in studying the behavior of electromagnetic fields and waves in fractal media. The book presents novel fractional space generalization of the differential electromagnetic equations is provided as well as a new form of vector differential operators is formulated in fractional space. Using these modified vector differential operators, the classical Maxwell's electromagnetic equations are worked out. The Laplace's, Poisson's and Helmholtz's equations in fractional space are derived by using modified vector differential operators.
Thermo-Gas Dynamics of Hydrogen Combustion and Explosion
by Boris E. Gelfand Mikhail V. Silnikov Sergey P. Medvedev Sergey V. KhomikThe potential of hydrogen as an important future energy source has generated fresh interest in the study of hydrogenous gas mixtures. Indeed, both its high caloricity and reactivity are unique properties, the latter underscoring safety considerations when handling such mixtures. The present monograph is devoted to the various aspects of hydrogen combustion and explosion processes. In addition to theoretical and phenomenological considerations, this work also collates the results of many experiments from less well known sources. The text reviews the literature in this respect, thereby providing valuable information about the thermo-gas-dynamical parameters of combustion processes for selected experimental settings in a range of scientific and industrial applications.
Thermo-Gas Dynamics of Hydrogen Combustion and Explosion (Shock Wave and High Pressure Phenomena)
by Boris E. Gelfand Mikhail V. Silnikov Sergey P. Medvedev Sergey V. KhomikThe potential of hydrogen as an important future energy source has generated fresh interest in the study of hydrogenous gas mixtures. Indeed, both its high caloricity and reactivity are unique properties, the latter underscoring safety considerations when handling such mixtures. The present monograph is devoted to the various aspects of hydrogen combustion and explosion processes. In addition to theoretical and phenomenological considerations, this work also collates the results of many experiments from less well known sources. The text reviews the literature in this respect, thereby providing valuable information about the thermo-gas-dynamical parameters of combustion processes for selected experimental settings in a range of scientific and industrial applications.