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Handbook of Bioenergy Crop Plants
by Chittaranjan Kole Chandrashekhar P. Joshi David R. ShonnardAs the world's population is projected to reach 10 billion or more by 2100, devastating fossil fuel shortages loom in the future unless more renewable alternatives to energy are developed. Bioenergy, in the form of cellulosic biomass, starch, sugar, and oils from crop plants, has emerged as one of the cheaper, cleaner, and environmentally sustainab
Statistical Inference: The Minimum Distance Approach (Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics and Applied Probability)
by Ayanendranath Basu Hiroyuki Shioya Chanseok ParkIn many ways, estimation by an appropriate minimum distance method is one of the most natural ideas in statistics. However, there are many different ways of constructing an appropriate distance between the data and the model: the scope of study referred to by "Minimum Distance Estimation" is literally huge. Filling a statistical resource gap, Stati
Advanced Particle Physics Volume II: The Standard Model and Beyond
by Oleg BoyarkinHelping readers understand the complicated laws of nature, Advanced Particle Physics Volume II: The Standard Model and Beyond explains the calculations, experimental procedures, and measuring methods of particle physics, particularly quantum chromodynamics (QCD). It also discusses extensions to the Standard Model and the physics of massive neutrino
Statistical Process Monitoring and Optimization (Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs)
by G. Geoffrey Vining Sung H. ParkDemonstrates ways to track industrial processes and performance, integrating related areas such as engineering process control, statistical reasoning in TQM, robust parameter design, control charts, multivariate process monitoring, capability indices, experimental design, empirical model building, and process optimization. The book covers a range o
Testing and Measurement: Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Testing and Measurement Techniques (TMTA 2015), 16-17 January 2015, Phuket Island, Thailand
by Kennis ChanTesting and Measurement: Techniques and Applications is divided into 6 sections: Microwave, Ultrasonic and Acoustic Measurement and Application; Material Performance and Measuring and Testing Technique; Laser, Optics Fiber and Sensor; Industrial Autoimmunization and Measurement; Artificial Intelligence and Application; and Image, Signal and In
Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis for the Life Sciences
by Claus Thorn Ekstrom Helle SørensenA Hands-On Approach to Teaching Introductory StatisticsExpanded with over 100 more pages, Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis for the Life Sciences, Second Edition presents the right balance of data examples, statistical theory, and computing to teach introductory statistics to students in the life sciences. This popular textbook covers the m
Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements
by Mark Levine Gordon M. Cragg Paul M. Coates Joel Moss Marc R. Blackman Joseph M. Betz Jeffrey D. WhiteEncyclopedia of Dietary Supplements presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that rigorously examine the most significant scientific research on basic chemical, preclinical, and clinical data. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and health-conscious consumers, it presents evidence-based information on the major vitamin and mineral micronutrients, herbs, botanicals, phytochemicals, and other bioactive preparations.Supplements covered include: Vitamins, beta-carotene, niacin, and folate Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, isoflavones, and quercetin Calcium, copper, iron, and phosphorus 5-hydroxytryptophan, glutamine, and L-arginine St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, green tea, kava, and noni Androstenedione, DHEA, and melatonin Coenzyme Q10 and S-adenosylmethionine Shiitake, maitake, reishi, and cordiceps With nearly 100 entries contributed by renowned subject-specific experts, the book serves as a scientific checkpoint for the many OTC supplements carried in today's nutritional products marketplace.Also Available OnlineThis Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format optionsContact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages.US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) e-reference@taylorandfrancis.comInternational: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) online.sales@tandf.co.uk
Group Theory for High Energy Physicists
by Mohammad Saleem Muhammad RafiqueAlthough group theory has played a significant role in the development of various disciplines of physics, there are few recent books that start from the beginning and then build on to consider applications of group theory from the point of view of high energy physicists. Group Theory for High Energy Physicists fills that role. It presents groups, e
Mathematical Aspects of Natural Dynamos (The Fluid Mechanics of Astrophysics and Geophysics)
by Andrew M. Soward Emmanuel DormyAlthough the origin of Earth's and other celestial bodies' magnetic fields remains unknown, we do know that the motion of electrically conducting fluids generates and maintains these fields, forming the basis of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and, to a larger extent, dynamo theory. Answering the need for a comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction
Biofluid Dynamics: Principles and Selected Applications
by Clement KleinstreuerBiofluid Dynamics builds a solid understanding of medical implants and devices from a bioengineering standpoint. The text features extensive worked examples and mathematical appendices; exercises and project assignments to stimulate critical thinking and build problem solving skills; numerous illustrations, including a 16-page full-color insert; computer simulations of biofluid dynamics processes and medical device operations; tools for solving basic biofluid problems; and a glossary of terms. The text can be used as a primary selection for a comprehensive course or for a two-course sequence or as a reference for professionals in biomedical engineering and medicine.
Future Communication, Information and Computer Science: Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Future Communication, Information and Computer Science (FCICS 2014), May 22-23, 2014, Beijing, China.
by Dawei ZhengThe 2014 International Conference on Future Communication, Information and Computer Science (FCICS 2014) was held May 22-23, 2014 in Beijing, China. The objective of FCICS 2014 was to provide a platform for researchers, engineers and academics as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Computer, Network and Information Technology and Communication Engineering.
Handbook of Sensor Networks: Compact Wireless and Wired Sensing Systems
by Imad Mahgoub Mohammad IlyrasAs the field of communications networks continues to evolve, the challenging area of wireless sensor networks is rapidly coming of age. Recent advances have made it possible to make sensor components more compact, robust, and energy efficient than ever, earning the idiosyncratic alias ofSmart Dust. Production has also improved, yielding larger,
Information Technology: Proceedings of the 2014 International Symposium on Information Technology (ISIT 2014), Dalian, China, 14-16 October 2014
by Lipo Wang Liangshan Shao Yi Wan Jinguang Sun, Jingchang Nan & Quangui ZhangThese proceedings of the symposium ISIT 2014 aim to be a platform for international exchange of the state-of-the-art research and practice in information technology. The contributions cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from theoretical and analytical studies to various applications.
Handbook of Luminescent Semiconductor Materials
by Jeanne L. McHale Leah BergmanPhotoluminescence spectroscopy is an important approach for examining the optical interactions in semiconductors and optical devices with the goal of gaining insight into material properties. With contributions from researchers at the forefront of this field, Handbook of Luminescent Semiconductor Materials explores the use of this technique to stud
Formulas for Dynamic Analysis (Mechanical Engineering)
by Ronald Huston C Q Liu"Explains and summarizes the fundamental derivations, basic and advanced concepts, and equations central to the field of dynamics. Chapters stand as self-study guides-containing tables, summaries of relevant equations, cross references, and illustrative examples. Utilizes Kane's equations and associated methods for the study of large and complex mu
Activated Sludge: Bulking and Foaming Control
by Jiri WannerThe result of over 25 years of research, this book is a concise guide to the microbiological and technical aspects of bulking and foaming control. It stresses practical control measures based on kinetic and metabolic selection theories and supported by case histories. Topics include: biochemical processes in wastewater treatment, evaluation of separation problems, settling and foaming principles, bulking and foaming control methods, and system design. More than 100 tables and figures illustrate complex processes, and over 500 references provide a detailed compendium of available resources. Cross-references provide background of a problem, its connection to similar problems, and their solutions.
Introductory Nanoscience: Physical and Chemical Concepts
by Masaru KunoDesigned for students at the senior undergraduate and first-year graduate level, Introductory Nanoscience takes a quantitative approach to describing the physical and chemical principles behind what makes nanostructures so fascinating. This textbook provides a foundation for understanding how properties of materials change when scaled to nano-size, explaining how we may predict behavior and functionality.
The Field Theoretic Renormalization Group in Critical Behavior Theory and Stochastic Dynamics (Frontiers in Physics)
by A.N. Vasil'evThis volume provides a general field-theoretical picture of critical phenomena and stochastic dynamics and helps readers develop a practical skill for calculations. This education on the practical skill sets this book apart: it is the first to give a full technical introduction to the field. Both general ideas and ...hard... calculations are presen
Ultrafast Infrared Vibrational Spectroscopy
by Michael D. FayerThe advent of laser-based sources of ultrafast infrared pulses has extended the study of very fast molecular dynamics to the observation of processes manifested through their effects on the vibrations of molecules. In addition, non-linear infrared spectroscopic techniques make it possible to examine intra- and intermolecular interactions and how su
Modeling for Casting and Solidification Processing
by Kuang-O YuThis text seeks to provide a comprehensive technical foundation and practical examples for casting process modelling technology. It highlights fundamental theory for solidification and useful applications for industrial production. It also details shape and ingot castings, semi-solid metalworking, and spray forming.
Partial Differential Equations (Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Abdelmoujib Benkirane Abdelfattah TouzaniThis impressive compilation of the material presented at the International Conference on Partial Differential Equations held in Fez, Morocco, represents an integrated discussion of all major topics in the area of partial differential equations--highlighting recent progress and new trends for real-world applications.
Anionic Polymerization: Principles and Practical Applications (Plastics Engineering)
by Henry Hsieh Roderic P. QuirkThis work introduces the basic theories and experimental methods of anionic polymerization as well as the synthesis, analysis and characteristics of anionic polymerized products. It details the creation of linear and branched polymers, random and block copolymers, graft and macromonomers, and many other substances. The work emphasizes the relations
Complex Analysis: Conformal Inequalities and the Bieberbach Conjecture
by Prem K. KytheComplex Analysis: Conformal Inequalities and the Bieberbach Conjecture discusses the mathematical analysis created around the Bieberbach conjecture, which is responsible for the development of many beautiful aspects of complex analysis, especially in the geometric-function theory of univalent functions. Assuming basic knowledge of complex analysis