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Boolean Systems

• 1st Edition
• January 6, 2023
• Serban E. Vlad
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-95422-8

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• eBook 978-0-323-95569-0

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The Boolean functions may be iterated either asynchronously, when their coordinates are computed independently of each other, or synchronously, when their coordinates are computed at the same time. In Boolean Systems: Topics in Asynchronicity, a book addressed to mathematicians and computer scientists interested in Boolean systems and their use in modelling, author Serban E. Vlad presents a consistent and original mathematical theory of the discrete-time Boolean asynchronous systems. The purpose of the book is to set forth the concepts of such a theory, resulting from the synchronous Boolean system theory and mostly from the synchronous real system theory, by analogy, and to indicate the way in which known synchronous deterministic concepts generate new asynchronous nondeterministic concepts. The reader will be introduced to the dependence on the initial conditions, periodicity, path-connectedness, topological transitivity, and chaos. A property of major importance is invariance, which is present in five versions. In relation to it, the reader will study the maximal invariant subsets, the minimal invariant supersets, the minimal invariant subsets, connectedness, separation, the basins of attraction, and attractors. The stability of the systems and their time-reversal symmetry end the topics that refer to the systems without input. The rest of the book is concerned with input systems. The most consistent chapters of this part of the book refer to the fundamental operating mode and to the combinational systems (systems without feedback). The chapter Wires, Gates, and Flip-Flops presents a variety of applications. The first appendix addresses the issue of continuous time, and the second one sketches the important theory of Daizhan Cheng, which is put in relation to asynchronicity. The third appendix is a bridge between asynchronicity and the symbolic dynamics of Douglas Lind and Brian Marcus.

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

• 1st Edition
• January 6, 2023
• Ranjna Sirohi + 4 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-99911-3

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• eBook 978-0-323-91288-4

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Photobioreactors: Design and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of photobioreactor design, types and applications. It also introduces key principles that enable chemical and environmental engineers to engage in analysis, optimization and design with consistent control over biological and chemical transformations. The use of computational modeling of processes, control systems and CFD is in great demand. This book covers these aspects of chemical and bioprocesses.

Mathematical Methods in Data Science

• 1st Edition
• January 6, 2023
• Jingli Ren + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-18679-0

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• eBook 978-0-443-18680-6

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Mathematical Methods in Data Science covers a broad range of mathematical tools used in data science, including calculus, linear algebra, optimization, network analysis, probability and differential equations. Based on the authors’ recently published and previously unpublished results, this book introduces a new approach based on network analysis to integrate big data into the framework of ordinary and partial differential equations for dataanalysis and prediction. With data science being used in virtually every aspect of our society, the book includes examples and problems arising in data science and the clear explanation of advanced mathematical concepts, especially data-driven differential equations, making it accessible to researchers and graduate students in mathematics and data science.

The Nuts and Bolts of Proofs

• 5th Edition
• January 5, 2023
• Antonella Cupillari
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-99020-2

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• eBook 978-0-323-99021-9

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The Nuts and Bolts of Proofs: An Introduction to Mathematical Proofs, Fifth Edition provides basic logic of mathematical proofs and how they work. The book offers techniques for both reading and writing proofs, discusses techniques in proving if/then statements by contrapositive and proofing by contradiction, includes the negation statement, and/or, examines various theorems, such as the if and only-if, equivalence theorems, existence theorems, and the uniqueness theorems. In addition, the use of counter examples, mathematical induction, composite statements including multiple hypothesis and multiple conclusions, and equality of numbers are also covered. The book also provides mathematical topics for practicing proof techniques. Included here are the Cartesian products, indexed families, functions, and relations. The last chapter of the book provides review exercises on various topics. Undergraduate students in engineering and physical science will find this book accessible as well as invaluable.

Nanoelectronics: Physics, Materials and Devices

• 1st Edition
• January 3, 2023
• Angsuman Sarkar + 4 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-91832-9

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Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

• 1st Edition
• January 3, 2023
• Huu Hao Ngo + 4 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-91873-2

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• eBook 978-0-323-98503-1

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The primary concern of environmental sustainability is to: (i) reduce use of physical and depletable resources; (ii) recycle and use renewable resources; (iii) redesign the production process to eliminate the production of toxic materials and protect the environment. Biochar, as a renewable material, can be produced from various sustainable biomass feedstocks through pyrolysis technologies. Biochar Towards Sustainable Environment highlights the contribution of biochar to environmental sustainability. The book provides a detailed overview of the sustainable biomass wastes feedstocks and different technologies for biochar production, and its sustainable applications in various aspects.

Algebraic Theory for True Concurrency

• 1st Edition
• January 3, 2023
• Yong Wang
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-18912-8

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• eBook 978-0-443-18913-5

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Algebraic Theory for True Concurrency presents readers with the algebraic laws for true concurrency. Parallelism and concurrency are two of the core concepts within computer science. This book covers the different realms of concurrency, which enables programs, algorithms or problems to be broken out into order-independent or partially ordered components to improve computation and execution speed. There are two primary approaches for executing concurrency: interleaving concurrency and true concurrency. The main representative of interleaving concurrency is bisimulation/rooted branching bisimulation equivalences which is also readily explored. This work eventually founded the comprehensive axiomatization modulo bisimulation equivalence -- ACP (Algebra of Communicating Processes).The other approach to concurrency is true concurrency. Research on true concurrency is active and includes many emerging applications. First, there are several truly concurrent bisimulation equivalences, including: pomset bisimulation equivalence, step bisimulation equivalence, history-preserving (hp-) bisimulation equivalence, and hereditary history-preserving (hhp-) bisimulation equivalence, the most well-known truly concurrent bisimulation equivalence.

Environmental Soil Chemistry

• 3rd Edition
• January 2, 2023
• Donald L. Sparks + 2 more
• English

Environmental Soil Chemistry, Third Edition provides an up-to-date overview of the interdisciplinary field of environmental soil chemistry. This classic text covers the fundamental principles of soil chemistry, including the inorganic and organic components of soil, soil porewater chemistry, interfacial chemical reactions between solids and dissolved ions/molecules, ion exchange, and the kinetics of the soil chemical process, such as sorption and redox. Soil acidity and salinity are also discussed. This fully updated third edition places particular emphasis on environmental reactions between clay minerals, metal oxides, and soil organic matter with heavy metals, pesticides, and industrial contaminants. This text provides the latest technological advances representing the cutting edge of the science. Completely updated throughout with new content and updated full color figures, the third edition contains expanded information on soil minerals and an increased emphasis on the coupling between chemical and biological reactions, mechanisms, and processes. This third edition provides upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in soil science with sound contemporary training in the basics of soil chemistry and applications to real-world environmental concerns. The book offers a competitive advantage for those students looking to incorporate novel, advanced tools into their research.

New Trends in Port Environmental Management and Operations

• 1st Edition
• Volume 3
• January 1, 2023
• Ramiro Neves + 2 more
• English

New Trends in Port Environmental Management and Operations, Volume Two describes the general use of environmental management tools, including specific details in hydrodynamic models and operational oceanographic systems used in ports. The book provides a clear introduction to the field, with useful insights into a number of aspects of environmental management tools. This reduction of pollution is achieved through the implementation of direct regulations, requiring a set of environmental tools and innovative management initiatives that take into account flexibility for complying with environmental regulations for public credibility, reliability, port competitiveness and environmental performance.

Nuclear Power Plant Safety and Mechanical Integrity

• 2nd Edition
• January 1, 2023
• George Antaki + 1 more
• English

Nuclear Power Plant Safety and Mechanical Integrity: Design and Operability of Mechanical Systems, Equipment and Supporting Structures, Second Edition explains how to navigate the various maintenance codes, standards and regulations for the nuclear power industry. Sections update on operating procedures, fatigue damage, corrosion, accidental over-pressure, design-based accidents, and much more. George Antaki and Ramiz Gilda provide expert guidance and a combined 40+ years of experience in the field of nuclear power plant safety, also addressing lessons learned from Fukushima in 2011 and the resulting protection systems implemented.This thoroughly updated resource will be particularly valuable to both new and experienced nuclear engineers, maintenance supervisors, nuclear safety researchers and professionals, and all those invested in keeping abreast of the latest industry best practices.