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Progress in Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry
Progress Series, Volume 7
1st Edition
J. A. V. Butler + 1 more
English
Progress in Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry, Volume 7 focuses on the applications of physical or physicochemical ideas and methods to biological problems, including the use of isotopes to investigate metabolic processes. Other subjects discussed in detail are the electric organs of fishes; the thermodynamics of agglutination of red cells; muscle structure and function; and the structure of bone. This book is comprised of seven chapters and begins with a review of the mechanisms of discharge of electric organs in fish in the contexts of general and comparative electrophysiology, paying particular attention to synaptic excitability and the involvement of several electrogenic components in the reflex discharge. The evolution of electric organs in fish is also discussed. The following chapters explore the thermodynamics of isohemagglutinins; use of labeled plasma proteins to study nutritional problems; use of isotopes to analyze intermediary metabolism; and X-crystal analysis of bone. The final two chapters are devoted to muscle structure and theories of contraction, chloroplast structure, and energy conversion in photosynthesis. This volume will be of interest to biophysicists, physicists, and physical chemists working with biological materials.
Computing Methods in Crystallography
1st Edition
J. S. Rollett
English
Computing Methods in Crystallography is a collection of lectures delivered at a Summer School, held in Oxford in August 1962. The book presents the underlying mathematics and computing methods in crystallography. The text covers topics on the algebra required for the fundamental operations of transformation of coordinates, interpolation, approximation of trigonometric and exponential functions, solution of linear equations and derivation of latent roots and vectors; methods for calculation of structure factors, least-squares adjustment, and Fourier series evaluation; the theory and practice of intensity scaling and symmetry determination; and methods of direct phase determination. Crystallographers, physicists, and students in allied fields will find the book very useful.
Electronic Devices and Circuits
In Three Volumes
1st Edition
G. J. Pridham
N. Hiller
English
Electronic Devices and Circuits, Volume 2 provides a comprehensive coverage of the concepts involved in electronic devices and circuitries. The text first details the network theory, and then proceeds to covering electronics in the succeeding chapters. The coverage of the book includes transmission lines; high-frequency valves and transistors; amplifiers; oscillators; and multivibrator and trigger circuits. The text also covers several concerns in electronics, such as the physics of semiconductor devices; stabilization of power supplies; and feedback. The book will be of great use to students of electrical engineering and other electronics related degree.
Fast Breeder Reactors
Proceedings of the London Conference on Fast Breeder Reactors Organized by the British Nuclear Energy Society 17Th–19Th May 1966
1st Edition
P. V. Evans
English
Fast Breeder Reactors presents the proceedings of the London Conference on Fast Breeder Reactors organized by the British Nuclear Energy Society on May 17-19, 1966. The book covers topics about the place of the fast breeder reactor in the energy programs (including fuel cycles), operating experience with fast reactors; the design of fast reactor prototypes and power reactors (including advanced concepts with coolants other than sodium); fast reactor physics; and fuel technology. The text also describes topics about sodium technology and engineering of fast reactors and provides definitions of fast reactor breeding and inventory. Civil engineers will find the book useful.
Real Time Programming 1983
Proceedings of the 12th IFAC/IFIP Workshop, Hatfield, UK, 29-31 March 1983
1st Edition
G. M. Bull
English
Real Time Programming 1983 contains the proceedings of the 12th IFAC/IFIP Workshop held at Hatfield, UK on March 29-31, 1983. The book organizes the papers of the workshop into four categories: Programming Support Environments; Testing Real-Time Programs; Databases for Real-Time Systems; and Languages and Language Implementations. The papers on Programming Support Environments category cover application-oriented requirements specifications, configuration control, and design description languages of real-time programming. Papers on Databases for Real-Time Systems category talk about wide range of aspects of the problem in the system. Five papers on Testing Real-Time Programs category show importance of structure in producing software; principles in testing and reliability issues; use of separate computer for measuring and tracing real-time software; set of tools and methods for testing real-time software; and set of debugging facilities incorporated into the language Modula. The Languages and Language Implementations category explains the exception handling mechanisms provided by languages; performance of the run-time support to task management in ADA; and implementation of multi-tasking and inter-task message passing for Industrial Real-Time Basic.
German Microelectronics Data 1968–69
Pergamon Electronics Data Series
1st Edition
G. W. A. Dummer + 2 more
English
Newnes Amateur Radio Computing Handbook
1st Edition
Joe Pritchard
English
Newnes Amateur Radio Computing Handbook discusses the applications of computers in amateur radio and short wave listening. The book is comprised of 16 chapters that deal with the various concerns in amateur radio computing. The coverage of the text includes equipment, such as packet slow scan television (SSTV) and facsimile (FAX), packet radio, and commercial decoding equipment. The book also discusses the software used in amateur radio, such as satellite and geographical software, logkeeping and QSL software, and software for electronic design. The text will be of great use to individuals who want to utilize their computer in short wave radio listening.
Friction Wear Lubrication
Tribology Handbook
1st Edition
I. V. Kragelsky + 1 more
English
Friction Wear Lubrication, Volume 3: Tribology Handbook provides comprehensive and specific information regarding the design and troubleshooting of tribological devices. The topics covered include the classes of guide ways; assembly components of cylinders and pistons; general principles of sealing; and classification and design of dynamic friction devices. This book also discusses the frictional interaction and displacement in stationary joints; friction and wear of tires or vehicle wheels; and friction and wear of metal-cutting and metal-forming tools. The flexible drive elements, friction and wear of electric contacts are also explained. A list of scientific and mechanical notations is provided at the end, including detailed references in each chapter. This is a practical and useful reference to all engineering designers and tribologists.
Scale Models in Engineering
Fundamentals and Applications
1st Edition
Richard I. Emori + 1 more
English
Scale Models in Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications provides a simple and fundamental method of designing scale model experiments. This book is divided into two parts. Part I explores the background of scale modeling and explains the design procedure of scale models and experiments. The relaxation method commonly applied to conflicting requirements in model design is also analyzed. Part II is devoted to case studies selected from modern fields of model application. These studies have been interpreted uniformly. This publication is designed not only as a college textbook for senior and graduate levels but also as a working reference for practicing engineers.
Mathematical Analysis
A Special Course
1st Edition
G. Ye. Shilov
I.N. Sneddon + 2 more
English
Mathematical Analysis: A Special Course focuses on the study of mathematical analysis. The book first discusses set theory, including operations on sets, countable sets, equivalence of sets, and sets of the power of the continuum. The text also discusses the elements of the theory of metric and normed linear spaces. Topics include convergent sequences and closed sets; theorem of the fixed point; normed linear spaces; and continuous functions and compact spaces. The selection also discusses the calculus of variations; the theory of the integral; and geometry of Hilbert space. The text also covers differentiation and integration, including functions of bounded variation, derivative of a non-decreasing function, differentiation of functions of sets, and the Stieltjes integral. The book also looks at the Fourier transform. Topics include convergence of Fourier series; Laplace transform; Fourier transform in the case of various independent variables; and quasi-analytic classes of functions. The text is a valuable source of data for readers interested in the study of mathematical analysis.

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