Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Analytical Methods for Food Safety by Mass Spectrometry

1st Edition
June 21, 2018
Guo-Fang Pang
English
Paperback
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Analytical Methods for Food Safety by Mass Spectrometry, Volume One: Pesticides systematically introduces the Pesticide and Veterinary Drug Multiresidues Analytical Methods. Volume One includes discussions on 20 pesticide multiresidues chromatic-MS (GC-MS and LC-MS/MS) analytical techniques that have the capability of detecting over 800 pesticides and chemicals in 10 categories of agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, grains, teas, Chinese medicinal herbs, edible fungus mushrooms, fruit and vegetable juices, animal tissues, aquatic products, raw milk and milk powders, and drinkable water. This book also includes chromatic-MS analytical parameters, linear equations and GPC chromatic behavior parameters for over 800 pesticides. This valuable book can be used as reference for not only university students, but also technical personnel of different specialties who are engaged with study and applications, such as food safety, agricultural environment protection, pesticide development, and utilization in scientific research units, institutions and quality inspection organizations.

Nanofinishing of Textile Materials

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Majid Montazer + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Nanofinishing of Textile Materials provides thorough coverage of existing, current and future developments in the field. Sections cover a wide range of nanofinishing mechanisms for improving the fundamental properties of textiles, such as bleaching, scouring, softening and surface activation. Other sections discuss high-performance properties and conventional attributes, such as waterproofing, fire-retardancy and novel applications, including conductivity and magnetism. With two highly regarded and experienced authors bringing together the latest information on nanofinishing technology, this book is essential reading for scientific researchers, engineers and R&D professionals working on the development of finishes for improving the properties of textiles.

High Mobility Materials for CMOS Applications

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Nadine Collaert
English
Paperback
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eBook
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High Mobility Materials for CMOS Applications provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of (Si)Ge and III-V materials and their integration on Si. The book covers material growth and integration on Si, going all the way from device to circuit design. While the book's focus is on digital applications, a number of chapters also address the use of III-V for RF and analog applications, and in optoelectronics. With CMOS technology moving to the 10nm node and beyond, however, severe concerns with power dissipation and performance are arising, hence the need for this timely work on the advantages and challenges of the technology.

Power Electronics Device Applications of Diamond Semiconductors

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Satoshi Koizumi + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Power Electronics Device Applications of Diamond Semiconductors presents state-of-the-art research on diamond growth, doping, device processing, theoretical modeling and device performance. The book begins with a comprehensive and close examination of diamond crystal growth from the vapor phase for epitaxial diamond and wafer preparation. It looks at single crystal vapor deposition (CVD) growth sectors and defect control, ultra high purity SC-CVD, SC diamond wafer CVD, heteroepitaxy on Ir/MqO and needle-induced large area growth, also discussing the latest doping and semiconductor characterization methods, fundamental material properties and device physics. The book concludes with a discussion of circuits and applications, featuring the switching behavior of diamond devices and applications, high frequency and high temperature operation, and potential applications of diamond semiconductors for high voltage devices.

Classical and Recent Aspects of Power System Optimization

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Ahmed F. Zobaa + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Classical and Recent Aspects of Power System Optimization presents conventional and meta-heuristic optimization methods and algorithms for power system studies. The classic aspects of optimization in power systems, such as optimal power flow, economic dispatch, unit commitment and power quality optimization are covered, as are issues relating to distributed generation sizing, allocation problems, scheduling of renewable resources, energy storage, power reserve based problems, efficient use of smart grid capabilities, and protection studies in modern power systems. The book brings together innovative research outcomes, programs, algorithms and approaches that consolidate the present state and future challenges for power.

The Early Permian Tarim Large Igneous Province in Northwest China

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Shufeng Yang + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Early Permian Tarim Large Igneous Province in Northwest China: Tectonics, Petrology, Geochemistry, and Geophysics is the first book to introduce the Early Permian Tarim Large Igneous Province. Based on more than twenty years of study, this book systematically presents time-spatial, geochemical and geodynamic features, along with the metallogenesis and magma evolution of the Early Permian Tarim Large Igneous Province. Furthermore, it provides a new geodynamic model for Large Igneous Provinces. It is intended for researchers and graduate students in tectonics, igneous petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, earth evolution and planetary geology in addition to mining industry professionals.

Cooperative and Graph Signal Processing

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Petar Djuric + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Cooperative and Graph Signal Processing: Principles and Applications presents the fundamentals of signal processing over networks and the latest advances in graph signal processing. A range of key concepts are clearly explained, including learning, adaptation, optimization, control, inference and machine learning. Building on the principles of these areas, the book then shows how they are relevant to understanding distributed communication, networking and sensing and social networks. Finally, the book shows how the principles are applied to a range of applications, such as Big data, Media and video, Smart grids, Internet of Things, Wireless health and Neuroscience. With this book readers will learn the basics of adaptation and learning in networks, the essentials of detection, estimation and filtering, Bayesian inference in networks, optimization and control, machine learning, signal processing on graphs, signal processing for distributed communication, social networks from the perspective of flow of information, and how to apply signal processing methods in distributed settings.

Nanostructured Nonlinear Optical Materials

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Rashid A. Ganeev
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Nanostructured Nonlinear Optical Materials: Formation and Fabrication covers the analysis of the formation, characterization and optical nonlinearities of various nanostructures using different methods. It addresses many areas of research in the field, including the modification of the surfaces of materials for the formation of various nanostructures, transmission electron microscopy and time-of-flight mass spectroscopy studies of ablated bulk and nanoparticle targets, the low-order nonlinearities of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, the nonlinear refraction and nonlinear absorption of carbon-contained nanoparticles, and low- and high-order harmonic generation in nanoparticle-contain... plasmas, amongst other topics. The book is an essential reference for all nanomaterials researchers in the fields of photonics, materials, physics, chemistry and nanotechnology.

Chipless RFID Reader Design for Ultra-Wideband Technology

1st Edition
June 20, 2018
Marco Garbati + 2 more
English
Hardback
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Chipless RFID Reader Design for Ultra-Wideband Technology: Design, Realization and Characterization deals with the efficient design of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based embedded systems for chipless readers, providing a reading technique based on polarization diversity that is shown with the aim of reading cross-polarized, chipless tags independently from their orientation. This approach is valuable because it does not give any constraint at the tag design level. This book presents the state-of-the-art of chipless RFID systems, also providing useful comparisons. The international regulations that limit the UWB emission are taken into consideration, along with design guidance. Two designed, realized, and characterized reader prototypes are proposed. Sampling noise reduction, reading time, and cost effectiveness are also introduced and taken into consideration.

Optical Thin Films and Coatings

2nd Edition
June 19, 2018
Angela Piegari + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Optical Thin Films and Coatings: From Materials to Applications, Second Edition, provides an overview of thin film materials and their properties, design and manufacture across a wide variety of application areas. Sections explore their design and manufacture and their unconventional features, including the scattering properties of random structures in thin films, optical properties at short wavelengths, thermal properties and color effects. Other chapters focus on novel materials, including organic optical coatings, surface multiplasmonics, optical thin films containing quantum dots, and optical coatings, including laser components, solar cells, displays and lighting, and architectural and automotive glass. The book presents a technical resource for researchers and engineers working with optical thin films and coatings. It is also ideal for professionals in the security, automotive, space and other industries who need an understanding of the topic.

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