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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Intelligent Shield Machines

    The Application of Advanced Technologies in Tunnel Construction
    • 1st Edition
    • Huayong Yang + 1 more
    • English
    Intelligent Shield Machines: The Application of Advanced Technologies in Tunnel Construction explores both theoretical and practical engineering applications for new technologies and machines. Machines have long been used in tunnelling as a result of their high reliability, high efficiency, and high value-added, providing a fast digging speed, high construction quality, and low impact on the surrounding environment. However, with the rapid development of new-generation information technologies, big data, and artificial intelligence technology, the field of shield equipment offers even greater potential.

  • Machine Learning in Geohazard Risk Prediction and Assessment

    From Microscale Analysis to Regional Mapping
    • 1st Edition
    • Biswajeet Pradhan + 2 more
    • English
    Machine Learning in Geohazard Risk Prediction and Assessment: From Microscale Analysis to Regional Mapping presents an overview of the most recent developments in machine learning techniques that have reshaped our understanding of geo-materials and management protocols of geo-risk. The book covers a broad category of research on machine-learning techniques that can be applied, from microscopic modeling to constitutive modeling, to physics-based numerical modeling, to regional susceptibility mapping. This is a good reference for researchers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, and practitioners in the field of geotechnical engineering and applied geology.

  • Quaternion-Based Sparse Image Processing

    Advances in Multispectral Processing
    • 1st Edition
    • Satya Prakash Yadav + 4 more
    • English
    Quaternion-Sparse Image Processing: Advances in Multispectral Processing brings together the technologies, research, and managerial applications of quaternion-sparse based complex algebra in image processing. The book covers the entire range of complicated tasks performed on color images, including denoising, reconstruction, classification, hallucination, feature extraction, dimension reduction, and regularization. It provides easy understanding and smooth adaptability of basic and advanced concepts for graduate students, researchers, doctors, academics, and practitioners.

  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59
    • English
    Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 59 presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sample chapters in this new release include A Thermal Performance Improvement Study on a Novel Heat Sink Design and Innovative thermal management solutions for high-performance electronics: Advanced simulation techniques and practical applications.

  • Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 74
    • English
    Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Volume 74 gives an overview on the latest evolutions in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, specifically promoting two important aspects of the field of ultrafast optics and strong fields. In particular, the book consists of a review over high harmonic generation (HHG) from thin-film samples, featuring experimental and theoretical studies of HHG from thin films in comparison to bulk crystals of the same materials and the specific interest in HHG from van der Waals materials and HHG studies at the 2D limit.The second review concerns quantum computing technologies enabled studies of molecular processes using present-day devices, with applications in vibrational spectroscopy, electronic structure calculations, population transfer processes induced by a laser field, and interacting spin systems.

  • Advanced Structural Analysis

    From Theory to Computer Implementation (OpenSees Examples with Python Code Solutions)
    • 1st Edition
    • Juan Camilo Molina Villegas
    • English
    Advanced Structural Analysis: From Theory to Computer Implementation (OpenSees Examples with Python Code Solutions) starts by laying out the differential equations governing various structural elements and shows how to solve simple structures directly using concepts from differential equations and boundary value problems. Introducing the Green’s Functions Stiffness Method (GFSM), a novel technique related to the traditional Stiffness Method (SM) and FEM, the GFSM corrects FEM and merges SM's strengths with those of Green’s Functions. The book features numerous examples and exercises with Python code solutions, some of which also demonstrate the use of OpenSees, a popular FEM program.By offering theoretical foundations and practical numerical implementations, it provides a comprehensive understanding of structural analysis concepts.

  • Quantum Mechanics

    Theory and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Reis
    • English
    Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Applications introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics with practical applications found in the appendices. The book integrates classroom teachings with relatable examples, making it an invaluable resource for students. It spans various levels, from basic spin problems to advanced topics like Quantum Entanglement that are accompanied by exercises designed to reinforce learning and comprehension, many of which have detailed solutions. Beyond theory, the book delves into modern discussions and offers a comprehensive suite of exercises categorized as Conceptual, Complementary, Retention, Development, and Advanced.It is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, and related courses, seamlessly covering fundamental to advanced topics, including Relativistic Quantum Mechanics. For chapter summaries, interactive discussions, Corrigendum, and any other information about the book, please visit the companion website quantummechanicsbook...

  • Quantum Computing

    Principles and Paradigms
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajkumar Buyya + 1 more
    • English
    Quantum Computing: Principles and Paradigms covers a broad range of topics, providing a state-of-the-art and comprehensive reference for the rapid progress in the field of quantum computing and related technologies from major international companies (such as IBM, Google, Intel, Rigetti, Q-Control) and academic researchers. This book appeals to a broad readership, as it covers comprehensive topics in the field of quantum computing, including hardware, software, algorithms, and applications, with chapters written by both academic researchers and industry developers.This book presents readers with the fundamental concepts of quantum computing research, along with the challenges involved in developing practical devices and applications.

  • Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 114
    • English
    Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy, Volume 114 presents the latest release in a series that has established itself as a premier resource for both specialists and non-specialists interested in new techniques and applications pertaining to NMR spectroscopy. Chapters in this new release include Nuclear Cross Relaxation: Experimental Strategies to Watch Molecular Dynamics, The use of NMR spectroscopy in peptide sequencing, Phase Diffusion Methods for NMR Spin System Evolutions: Diffusion, Relaxation, and Exchange, and Demystifying noise in NMR spectroscopy: What it is, what causes it, and how to tackle the problems it generates?Magnetic resonance now has a history exceeding 70 years. Not only has the range of applications of magnetic resonance-based techniques grown exponentially but so too has the literature. Consequently, a distillation and synthesis of the literature is in itself an extremely important research tool, providing an efficient means to take newcomers to the research frontiers and keeping experienced researchers aware of contemporary practice. Since 1968 Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy been at the vanguard of reviewing the magnetic resonance literature. Annual Reports on NMR Spectroscopy covers magnetic resonance in all its forms, including theory, experiment, applications, and interconnections with other techniques. It also provides the opportunity to make coherent aspects of magnetic resonance that were scattered and opaque. Historical articles including obituaries are also welcomed.Potential authors are encouraged to consult with the Serial Editor.William S. PriceWestern Sydney University, NSW, Australiaw.price@wes...

  • Microchemical Engineering and Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Guangsheng Luo + 2 more
    • English
    Microchemical Engineering and Technology focuses on the development, basic principles, characteristics, and advantages of micro chemical technology. The book summarizes the basic laws of micro-scale single-phase flow, the micro-scale mixing process, and the enhancement of micro-scale mixing performance. It introduces gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, and gas-liquid-liquid micro-dispersion equipment and dispersion law, micro-scale heat/mass transfer performance, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous micro-scale reactions, micro-scale absorption, extraction, and reaction processes enhancement technology.For the application of microchemical technology in the area of material interpretation, nano material preparation technology, fiber material preparation technology and special structure material preparation technology are introduced. Final content describes typical cases of industrial applications of gas-liquid absorption micro chemical equipment, liquid-liquid extraction micro chemical equipment, and chemical synthesis micro chemical equipment.

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