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    • Progress in Optics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 71
      • English
      Progress in Optics is a renowned serial publication that provides comprehensive, authoritative reviews on significant developments in the field of optical science and engineering. Each volume brings together contributions from leading experts, covering a wide range of topics including classical optics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, optical materials, photonics, laser technology, imaging systems, and emerging applications.

    • Sustainable Development Unveiled

      Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies
      • 1st Edition
      • Sanjay Taneja + 2 more
      • English
      Sustainable Development Unveiled: Engaging Reviews and Inspiring Case Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative solutions driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights recent advancements through case studies and literature reviews while emphasizing the interconnected nature of SDGs. By sharing this information, this book aims to create outcomes that significantly contribute to positive global change. It promotes a holistic approach to sustainability, uniting scholars, practitioners, and researchers across various disciplines.

    • Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation

      • 1st Edition
      • Wei Meng + 4 more
      • English
      “Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation” provides an overview of current research and developments in the field of innovative technologies for advanced wearable sensing and assistive devices in medical rehabilitation. This book presents a systematic investigation of the wearable acquisition and deep learning-based processing of biological signals and the applications with wearable robotic devices. It provides fundamental bio-mechatronics engineering knowledge to analyze and design new wearable sensing and assistive devices. It includes human wearable sensors design and development, biological signals acquisition and processing, brain-computer interface and neuromuscular interfaces, wearable exoskeleton and soft robotic devices, as well as human-centered interactive robot control.

    • The AI Ideal

      AIdealism and the Governance of AI
      • 1st Edition
      • Niklas Lidströmer
      • English
      The AI Ideal: AIdealism and the Governance of AI reimagines the role artificial intelligence can play in shaping our future. Rather than warning of catastrophe, Lidströmer presents a proactive vision—one where AI strengthens democracy, ethics, and human dignity through a global framework rooted in European Enlightenment ideals, Scandinavian social values, and Swiss direct democracy. His approach, dubbed AIdealism, rejects extreme ideologies and advocates for pragmatic, ethical solutions, aiming to use AI for justice, enlightenment, and the common good. This book calls for action in harnessing AI to create a world that is sustainable, free, and prosperous for all.Far from promising utopia, the book acknowledges the risks AI poses—empowering autocrats, disrupting economies, and threatening human agency. Yet, it argues that with foresight and courage, AI can become a powerful tool for wisdom, fairness, and progress. It offers a practical action plan for using AI to address daily dilemmas, from education and healthcare to climate responsibility, while exploring topics as varied as philosophy, politics, ethics, music, mathematics, and medicine. Ultimately, it serves as a visionary, ethically grounded manifesto for those seeking a constructive roadmap for the AI revolution.

    • Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels

      • 2nd Edition
      • Eric J. Mittemeijer + 1 more
      • English
      Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels, Second Edition presents up to date information on a range of techniques and their applications. This edition expands upon the material presented in the first edition, now including a discussion of high temperature process for stainless steels as well as a new chapter on solution nitriding, as well as fully updating the current materials. The book is comprised of five parts, which take the reader from theory through to application. Part 1 presents foundational information regarding Thermodynamics; Part 2 discusses the requirements for improved fatigue resistance for materials exposed to thermochemical treatments. Parts 3 looks at nitriding, nitrocarburizing and carburizing, followed by a look at specific low temperature carburizing and nitriding; The book concludes with a discussion of various thermochemical surface engineering methods.

    • Isotopically-Labeled Compounds

      Recent Advances and Emerging Topics in Synthesis and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • David Hesk + 1 more
      • English
      Isotopically-Labeled Compounds: Recent Advances and Emerging Topics in Synthesis and Applications delves into the transformative developments in isotopic labelling, a crucial field underpinning advancements in chemistry, biology, and medicine. The book emphasizes innovative methodologies for synthesizing compounds labelled with isotopes such as tritium, carbon-14, and various stable isotopes. It also discusses the tools and technologies refined over recent years to enhance analytical precision in their study. By combining theory with practical applications, it serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals seeking deeper insights into isotopic synthesis and utilization.Addition... the book explores emerging topics, including novel applications in drug development, environmental tracing, and biochemical research. It integrates findings that push the boundaries of isotopic analysis, offering perspectives on future trends and challenges in the field.

    • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

      Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
      • 1st Edition
      • Sayan Ganguly + 2 more
      • English
      From aerospace to medicine, 3D printing is poised to reshape the future of manufacturing in many industries. Additive manufacturing is a game-changing technology that will in the future drastically alter the product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. 3D Printing in Materials Engineering presents the latest developments in this important field. The book covers the fundamentals, materials, types of 3D printing techniques, and their multi-dimensional applicability over various engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, and other professionals who are working with 3D printing over various engineering applications.

    • Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

      • 5th Edition
      • Laurence W. McKeen
      • English
      Permeability properties are essential data for the selection of materials and design of products across a broad range of market sectors from food packaging to automotive applications to medical devices. In its fourth edition, Permeability Properties of Plastics and Elastomers is a comprehensive resource that brings together a wealth of permeability data in a form that enables quick like-for-like comparisons between materials. Authored by industry insider Larry McKeen, the book is structured with four introductory chapters followed by detailed chapters organized by plastic type. Each chapter includes a manufacturer and trade name list, applications and uses list, as well as tabular and graphical data. It features explanatory text aimed at making the content accessible and the data is supported by a full explanation of its interpretation. This book is a valuable resource for professionals in the field looking to stay up-to-date on the latest permeability information and its application in various industries.

    • Control Surface Freeplay

      Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, and Computation
      • 1st Edition
      • Jeet Panchal + 1 more
      • English
      Control Surface Freeplay: Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, and Computation offers readers a thorough introduction to the challenges of control surface freeplay in aviation. The book begins by equipping readers with the essential engineering principles and mathematical techniques needed to understand and solve these complex problems. Using modern computational tools, it guides readers through classical freeplay scenarios, providing clear explanations and carefully designed examples that reinforce analytical methods. This approach not only demystifies the modeling process but also highlights how meaningful results are obtained, making the subject accessible to both newcomers and seasoned professionals.Beyond fundamental concepts, the book examines stringent airworthiness regulations that impact maintenance costs and safety for all-moveable control surfaces. It presents rigorous methods to calculate maximum safe freeplay limits, helping airlines and private operators maintain compliance while managing budgets effectively. The text also serves as a valuable reference, summarizing recent advancements and emerging trends in freeplay analysis, making it an indispensable resource for industry practitioners and academic researchers.

    • High Entropy Materials

      Fundamentals and Potential Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Devesh Misra + 3 more
      • English
      High Entropy Materials: Fundamentals and Potential Applications covers the fundamental science of high entropy materials (HEMs) and advances in the development of various structural and functional HEMs: topics covered include strength and ductility combination; hydrogen embrittlement resistance; shape memory properties; fatigue properties as well as detailed reviews of high-entropy superalloys; refractory high entropy alloys; ferroelectric high entropy oxides; nanocrystal library for catalytic applications; water splitting for hydrogen production; thermoelectric properties; lithium and sodium batteries; high-entropy polymers; high-entropy coatings for elevated temperatures and wear resistance; and AI-based approaches to explore the high entropy materials composition space. The book is written by international experts in the field including the director and principal investigators of the High Entropy Materials Center in Taiwan: the first research center dedicated to the development of HEMs

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