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Periodicities in Nonlinear Difference Equations
by G. Ladas E.A. GroveSharkovsky's Theorem, Li and Yorke's "period three implies chaos" result, and the (3x+1) conjecture are beautiful and deep results that demonstrate the rich periodic character of first-order, nonlinear difference equations. To date, however, we still know surprisingly little about higher-order nonlinear difference equations. During the last
Smectic and Columnar Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by Experiments (Liquid Crystals Book Series)
by Patrick Oswald Pawel PieranskiBased on graduate lectures given by the authors, Smectic and Columnar Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by Experiments examines lamellar (smectic) and columnar liquid crystals, which, in addition to orientational order, possess 1D, 2D or 3D positional order. Topics include rheology and plasticity, ferroelectricity, analogies with superconductors, hexatic order and 2D-melting, equilibrium shapes, facetting, and the Mullins-Sekerka instability, as well as phase transitions in free films and membrane vibrations. Nematic and cholesteric liquid crystals are covered by the authors in a separate volume entitled Nematic and Cholesteric Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by Experiments.
Experimental Evidence and Theoretical Approaches in Unsaturated Soils
by A. Tarantino C. MancusoThis volume presents the work of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers on unsaturated soil mechanincs. Topics covered include: innovative experimental techniques; new experimental data on compacted, collapsible and swelling soils; and advances in constitutive modelling.
Handbook of Finite Translation Planes (Chapman & Hall/CRC Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Norman Johnson Vikram Jha Mauro BiliottiThe Handbook of Finite Translation Planes provides a comprehensive listing of all translation planes derived from a fundamental construction technique, an explanation of the classes of translation planes using both descriptions and construction methods, and thorough sketches of the major relevant theorems.From the methods of Andre to coordi
Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology
by George E. Totten Victor J. De NegriDetailing the major developments of the last decade, the Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology, Second Edition updates the original and remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject. With all chapters either revised (in some cases, completely) or expanded to account for new developments, this book sets itself apart by approa
Statistical Computing in C++ and R (Chapman & Hall/CRC The R Series)
by Randall L. Eubank Ana KupresaninParallel processing can be ideally suited for the solving of more complex problems in statistical computing. This book discusses code development in C++ and R, before going beyond to look at the valuable use of these two languages in unison. It covers linear equation solution with regression and linear models motivation, optimization with maximum likelihood and nonlinear least squares motivation, and random number generation. While the text does require a working knowledge of basic concepts in statistics and experience in programming, it does not require knowledge specific to C++ or R.
Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources: Exploitation and Development (Emerging Trends and Technologies in Petroleum Engineering)
by Usman Ahmed D. Nathan MeehanAs the shale revolution continues in North America, unconventional resource markets are emerging on every continent. In the next eight to ten years, more than 100,000 wells and one- to two-million hydraulic fracturing stages could be executed, resulting in close to one trillion dollars in industry spending. This growth has prompted professionals ex
Computational Methods for Complex Liquid-Fluid Interfaces (Progress in Colloid and Interface Science)
by Reinhard Miller Mohsen Karbaschi Mohammad Taeibi RahniComputational Methods for Complex Liquid-Fluid Interfaces highlights key computational challenges involved in the two-way coupling of complex liquid-fluid interfaces. The book covers a variety of cutting-edge experimental and computational techniques ranging from macro- to meso- and microscale approaches (including pivotal applications). As example
Algorithmic Lie Theory for Solving Ordinary Differential Equations (Chapman & Hall/CRC Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Fritz SchwarzDespite the fact that Sophus Lie's theory was virtually the only systematic method for solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs), it was rarely used for practical problems because of the massive amount of calculations involved. But with the advent of computer algebra programs, it became possible to apply Lie theory to concrete proble
Dictionary of Classical and Theoretical Mathematics
by Cahterine Cavagnaro William T. HaightContaining more than 1,000 entries, the Dictionary of Classical and Theoretical Mathematics focuses on mathematical terms and definitions of critical importance to practicing mathematicians and scientists. This single-source reference provides working definitions, meanings of terms, related references, and a list of alternative terms and definition
Synchronization and Control of Multiagent Systems (Automation and Control Engineering)
by Dong SunMultiple intelligent agent systems are commonly used in research requiring complex behavior. Synchronization control provides an advantage in solving the problem of multi-agent coordination. This book focuses on the use of synchronization control to coordinate the group behavior of multiple agents. The author includes numerous real-world applicatio
Power-Switching Converters
by Simon Ang Alejandro Oliva Gary Griffiths Richard HarrisonSignificantly expanded and updated with extensive revisions, new material, and a new chapter on emerging applications of switching converters, Power-Switching Converters, Third Edition offers the same trusted, accessible, and comprehensive information as its bestselling predecessors. Similar to the two previous editions, this book can be used for a
Network Security and Communication Engineering: Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Network Security and Communication Engineering (NSCE 2014), Hong Kong, December 25-26, 2014
by Kennis ChanThe conference on network security and communication engineering is meant to serve as a forum for exchanging new developments and research progresss between scholars, scientists and engineers all over the world and providing a unique opportunity to exchange information, to present the latest results as well as to review the relevant issues on
Theory of Distributions (Chapman & Hall/CRC Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by M.A. Al-GwaizA textbook for a graduate course in the theory of distributions and related topics, for students of applied mathematics or theoretical physics. Introduces the theory, explicates mathematical structures and the Hilbert-space aspects, and presents applications to typical boundary problems. Annotation
Industrial Applications of X-Ray Diffraction
by Frank H. Chung Deane K. SmithBy illustrating a wide range of specific applications in all major industries, this work broadens the coverage of X-ray diffraction beyond basic tenets, research and academic principles. The book serves as a guide to solving problems faced everyday in the laboratory, and offers a review of the current theory and practice of X-ray diffraction, major
The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online
by David J OwenThis valuable and timely book (Winner of the International Herb Association's 2002 Book Award!) will help you navigate the sea of information about herbs and herbal remedies on the Internet. Besides listing hundreds of reliable Internet sites and what you'll find there, it discusses criteria for assessing the quality of health information on the Internet. This book will show you how to find: mailing lists, chat rooms, and newsgroups providing herbal information; answers to specific consumer/patient questions; information about laws, standards, and regulations governing herbal products; organizations dealing with herbal medicine; consumer protection, health fraud, and quackery; Internet resources in specialized health areas such as cancer and AIDS; online indexes and databases such as MEDLINE; and much more! Complete with easy-to-read tables and charts as well as a glossary of terms you'll encounter on these Web sites, The Herbal Internet Companion: Herbs and Herbal Medicine Online is the resource that puts the power of the Internet in your hands!To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com.
Stabilization of Programmed Motion (Stability and Control: Theory, Methods and Applications)
by E Ya SmirnovThis volume presents a particular aspect of control theory-stabilization of programmed motion. Methods of the construction and synthesis of stabilizing controls are introduced together with original results and useful examples. The problem of optimal stabilization control synthesis is solved for linear systems of difference equations with quadratic
Spectral Computations for Bounded Operators
by Mario Ahues Alain Largillier Balmohan LimayeExact eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and principal vectors of operators with infinite dimensional ranges can rarely be found. Therefore, one must approximate such operators by finite rank operators, then solve the original eigenvalue problem approximately. Serving as both an outstanding text for graduate students and as a source of current results for
Handbook of Photonics for Biomedical Science (Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering)
by Valery V. TuchinThe Handbook of Photonics for Biomedical Science analyzes achievements, new trends, and perspectives of photonics in its application to biomedicine. With contributions from world-renowned experts in the field, the handbook describes advanced biophotonics methods and techniques intensively developed in recent years.Addressing the latest problems in
Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and Epidemiology: Theory, Models, and Simulation (Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical Biology Series)
by Horst Malchow Sergei V. Petrovskii Ezio VenturinoAlthough the spatial dimension of ecosystem dynamics is now widely recognized, the specific mechanisms behind species patterning in space are still poorly understood and the corresponding theoretical framework is underdeveloped. Going beyond the classical Turing scenario of pattern formation, Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and Epidemiology:
CounterExamples: From Elementary Calculus to the Beginnings of Analysis (Textbooks in Mathematics)
by Andrei Bourchtein Ludmila BourchteinThis book provides a one-semester undergraduate introduction to counterexamples in calculus and analysis. It helps engineering, natural sciences, and mathematics students tackle commonly made erroneous conjectures. The book encourages students to think critically and analytically, and helps to reveal common errors in many examples.In this book, the
Neurocomputing for Design Automation (Computer Aided Engineering)
by Hyo Seon ParkNeurocomputing for Design Automation provides innovative design theories and computational models with two broad objectives: automation and optimization.This singular book:Presents an introduction to the automation and optimization of engineering design of complex engineering systems using neural network computing Outlines new computational models and paradigms for automating the complex process of design for unique engineering systems, such as steel highrise building structures Applies design theories and models to the solution of structural design problems Integrates three computing paradigms: mathematical optimization, neural network computing, and parallel processingThe applications described are general enough to be applied directly or by extension to other engineering design problems, such as aerospace or mechanical design. Also, the computational models are shown to be stable and robust - particularly suitable for design automation of large systems, such as a 144-story steel super-highrise building structure with more than 20,000 members.The book provides an exceptional framework for the automation and optimization of engineering design, focusing on a new computing paradigm - neural networks computing. It presents the automation of complex systems at a new and higher level never achieved before.
Applied Math for Wastewater Plant Operators
by Joanne K. PriceWith many worked examples, this book provides step-by-step instruction for all calculations required for wastewater treatment. Pertinent calculations are conveniently summarized in each chapter. The text covers all the fundamental math concepts and skills needed for daily wastewater treatment plant operations. The workbook for this book can be purc
Free and Moving Boundaries: Analysis, Simulation and Control (Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Roland Glowinski Jean-Paul ZolésioAddressing algebraic problems found in biomathematics and energy, Free and Moving Boundaries: Analysis, Simulation and Control discusses moving boundary and boundary control in systems described by partial differential equations (PDEs). With contributions from international experts, the book emphasizes numerical and theoretical control of mo