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Plan for a Turbulent Future - Your Roadmap to Personal Resilience for a Changing Climate (Hardcover): Remi Charron Plan for a Turbulent Future - Your Roadmap to Personal Resilience for a Changing Climate (Hardcover)
Remi Charron
R2,462 Discovery Miles 24 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Millions of lives and business have either been lost or significantly impacted by COVID-19. Yet, many are warning that climate change will be much more devastating over the coming decades. Reality is starting to set in. We are not going to achieve our global mitigation targets; we probably won’t even come close. Individuals faced with this reality react differently, from willful ignorance to anxiety and depression, all normal reactions. If you believe in science and understand the likelihood of our failure to meet our targets, you need to accept and plan for an unknown, challenging future. We may be individually powerless to stop climate change, but we certainly can act in ways that will help us better face the consequences. This book provides a structured approach to plan and prepare today for a world rocked by a turbulent climate.

Molecular Astrophysics (Hardcover): A.G.G.M. Tielens Molecular Astrophysics (Hardcover)
A.G.G.M. Tielens
R2,409 R2,238 Discovery Miles 22 380 Save R171 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on the organic inventory of regions of star and planet formation in the interstellar medium of galaxies, this comprehensive overview of the molecular universe is an invaluable reference source for advanced undergraduates through to entry-level researchers. It includes an extensive discussion of microscopic physical and chemical processes in the universe; these play a role in the excitation, spectral characteristics, formation, and evolution of molecules in the gas phase and on grain surfaces. In addition, the latest developments in this area of molecular astrophysics provide a firm foundation for an in-depth understanding of the molecular phases of the interstellar medium. The physical and chemical properties of gaseous molecules, mixed molecular ices, and large polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules and fullerenes and their role in the interstellar medium are highlighted. For those with an interest in the molecular universe, this advanced textbook bridges the gap between molecular physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry.

The Little Book of Cosmology (Hardcover): Lyman Page The Little Book of Cosmology (Hardcover)
Lyman Page
R524 R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Save R89 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The cutting-edge science that is taking the measure of the universe The Little Book of Cosmology provides a breathtaking look at our universe on the grandest scales imaginable. Written by one of the world's leading experimental cosmologists, this short but deeply insightful book describes what scientists are revealing through precise measurements of the faint thermal afterglow of the Big Bang-known as the cosmic microwave background, or CMB-and how their findings are transforming our view of the cosmos. Blending the latest findings in cosmology with essential concepts from physics, Lyman Page first helps readers to grasp the sheer enormity of the universe, explaining how to understand the history of its formation and evolution in space and time. Then he sheds light on how spatial variations in the CMB formed, how they reveal the age, size, and geometry of the universe, and how they offer a blueprint for the formation of cosmic structure. Not only does Page explain current observations and measurements, he describes how they can be woven together into a unified picture to form the Standard Model of Cosmology. Yet much remains unknown, and this incisive book also describes the search for ever deeper knowledge at the field's frontiers-from quests to understand the nature of neutrinos and dark energy to investigations into the physics of the very early universe.

Treatise on Geophysics (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Gerald Schubert Treatise on Geophysics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Gerald Schubert
R131,326 Discovery Miles 1 313 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Treatise on Geophysics, Second Edition, Eleven Volume Set is a comprehensive and in-depth study of the physics of the Earth beyond what any geophysics text has provided previously. Thoroughly revised and updated, it provides fundamental and state-of-the-art discussion of all aspects of geophysics. A highlight of the second edition is a new volume on Near Surface Geophysics that discusses the role of geophysics in the exploitation and conservation of natural resources and the assessment of degradation of natural systems by pollution. Additional features include new material in the Planets and Moon, Mantle Dynamics, Core Dynamics, Crustal and Lithosphere Dynamics, Evolution of the Earth, and Geodesy volumes. New material is also presented on the uses of Earth gravity measurements. This title is essential for professionals, researchers, professors, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of Geophysics and Earth system science.

Climate Change and Geodynamics in Polar Regions (Hardcover): Neloy Khare Climate Change and Geodynamics in Polar Regions (Hardcover)
Neloy Khare
R3,483 Discovery Miles 34 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

1. Provides a holistic understanding of Polar Geoscience and its trajectory of change. 2. Presents four decades of scientific research by Indian scientists in Polar regions and the data obtained to address global climate issues. 3. Includes case studies on geological, glaciological, and geophysical investigations done in polar regions. 4. Highlights glaciological studies that explain changes with time in polar regions. 5. Discusses the use of natural archives to explain the cryosphere region's climate scenario.

Advanced Probability and Statistics - Remarks and Problems (Hardcover): Harish Parthasarathy Advanced Probability and Statistics - Remarks and Problems (Hardcover)
Harish Parthasarathy
R3,768 Discovery Miles 37 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The chapters in this book deal with: Basic formulation of waveguide cavity resonator equations especially when the cross sections of the guides and resonators have arbitrary shapes. The focus is on expressing the total field energy within such a cavity resonator as a quadratic form in the complex coefficients that determine the modal expansions of the electromagnetic field. The reviews of basic statistical signal processing covering linear models, fast algorithms for estimating the parameters in such linear models, applications of group representation theory to image processing problems especially the representations of the permutation groups and induced representation theory applied to image processing problems involving the three dimensional Euclidean motion group. The Hartree-Fock equations for approximately solving the two electron atomic problem taking spin-orbit magnetic field interactions into account has been discussed. In the limit as the lattice tends to a continuum, the convergence of the stochastic differential equations governing interacting particles on the lattice to a hydrodynamic scaling limit. It will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students with courses on transmission lines and waveguides, and statistical signal processing. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan).

Stochastic Processes in Classical and Quantum Physics and Engineering (Hardcover): Harish Parthasarathy Stochastic Processes in Classical and Quantum Physics and Engineering (Hardcover)
Harish Parthasarathy
R3,777 Discovery Miles 37 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book covers a wide range of problems involving the applications of stochastic processes, stochastic calculus, large deviation theory, group representation theory and quantum statistics to diverse fields in dynamical systems, electromagnetics, statistical signal processing, quantum information theory, quantum neural network theory, quantum filtering theory, quantum electrodynamics, quantum general relativity, string theory, problems in biology and classical and quantum fluid dynamics. The selection of the problems has been based on courses taught by the author to undergraduates and postgraduates in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan or Bhutan).

Large Deviations Applied to Classical and Quantum Field Theory (Hardcover): Harish Parthasarathy Large Deviations Applied to Classical and Quantum Field Theory (Hardcover)
Harish Parthasarathy
R3,776 Discovery Miles 37 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book deals with a variety of problems in Physics and Engineering where the large deviation principle of probability finds application. Large deviations is a branch of probability theory dealing with approximate computation of the probabilities of rare events. It contains applications of the LDP to pattern recognition problems like analysis of the performance of the EM algorithm for optimal parameter estimation in the presence of weak noise, analysis and control of non-Abelian gauge fields in the presence of noise, and quantum gravity wherein we are concerned with perturbation to the quadratic component of the Einstein-Hilbert Hamiltonian caused by higher order nonlinear terms in the position fields and their effect on the Gibbs statistics and consequently quantum probabilities of events computed using the quantum Gibbs state. The reader will also find in this book applications of LDP to quantum filtering theory as developed by Belavkin based on the celebrated Hudson-Parthasarathy quantum stochastic calculus. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan).

Convolutional Neural Networks for Medical Image Processing Applications (Hardcover): Saban Ozturk Convolutional Neural Networks for Medical Image Processing Applications (Hardcover)
Saban Ozturk
R4,070 Discovery Miles 40 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The rise in living standards increases the expectation of people in almost every field. At the forefront is health. Over the past few centuries, there have been major developments in healthcare. Medical device technology and developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are among the most important ones. The improving technology and our ability to harness the technology effectively by means such as AI have led to unprecedented advances, resulting in early diagnosis of diseases. AI algorithms enable the fast and early evaluation of images from medical devices to maximize the benefits. While developments in the field of AI were quickly adapted to the field of health, in some cases this contributed to the formation of innovative artificial intelligence algorithms. Today, the most effective artificial intelligence method is accepted as deep learning. Convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures are deep learning algorithms used for image processing. This book contains applications of CNN methods. The content is quite extensive, including the application of different CNN methods to various medical image processing problems. Readers will be able to analyze the effects of CNN methods presented in the book in medical applications.

Large Outdoor Fire Dynamics (Hardcover): Keisuke Himoto Large Outdoor Fire Dynamics (Hardcover)
Keisuke Himoto
R2,777 Discovery Miles 27 770 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Large Outdoor Fire Dynamics provides the essential knowledge for the hazard evaluation of large outdoor fires, including wildland, WUI (wildland-urban interface), and urban fires. The spread of outdoor fires can be viewed as a successive occurrence of physical and chemical processes - solid fuel combustion, heat transfer to surrounding combustibles, and ignition of heated combustibles - which are explained herein. Engineering equations frequently used in practical hazard analyses are derived and then integrated to implement a computational code predicting fire spread among discretely distributed combustibles. This code facilitates learning the procedure of hazard evaluation for large outdoor fires. Chapters cover underlying assumptions for analyzing fire spread behavior in large outdoor fires, namely, wind conditions near the ground surface and fundamentals of heat transfer; the physical mechanism of fire spread in and between combustibles, specifically focusing on fire plumes (both reacting and non-reacting) and firebrand dispersal; and the spatial modeling of 3D objects and developing the computational framework for predicting fire spread. The book is ideal for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in fire safety as well as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, disaster management, safety engineering, and planning. Companion source codes are available online.

Cosmological Clues - Evidence for the Big Bang, Dark Matter and Dark Energy (Paperback): Carolyn Devereux Cosmological Clues - Evidence for the Big Bang, Dark Matter and Dark Energy (Paperback)
Carolyn Devereux
R1,408 Discovery Miles 14 080 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Did the Universe have a beginning? Will it have an end? Or has it always been the same, never changing? This is the subject of cosmology; the study of the Universe, and this book provides a perfect introduction to the subject for anyone that is interested in the wonders of our Universe This book provides an accessible overview of the Standard Model of Cosmology, which is explained in six Cosmological Clues, including evidence for the Big Bang and dark matter and dark energy - the keystones of modern cosmology. It takes readers through some of the most exciting questions in cosmology, such as what evidence do we have that the Universe started from the Big Bang? Has dark matter been observed? Will we ever know what dark energy is? Are the multiverses real? And could the Universe be a hologram? This book is an ideal guide for anyone interested in finding out more about our Universe. It will be of interest to those studying cosmology for the first time, including readers without a scientific background, who have an interest in looking up at the stars and wondering where they all came from! Key features: Contains the latest evidence for the Big Bang, dark matter, and dark energy and explores exciting scientific ideas, such as inflation and multiverses Provides a clear explanation of the main theories of how the Universe evolved based on key observations - the Cosmological Clues Gives the reader a concise introduction to the scientific process, using cosmology as the example, and explores why it has been so successful in creating the technologies we have today

Plasma Physics - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd edition): Richard Fitzpatrick Plasma Physics - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Richard Fitzpatrick
R1,570 Discovery Miles 15 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Features Discusses fluid theory illustrated by the investigation of Langmuir sheaths Explores charged particle motion illustrated by the investigation of charged particle trapping in the earth's magnetosphere Examines the MHD and WKB theories

Introduction to Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy (Hardcover): Konstantinos Dimopoulos Introduction to Cosmic Inflation and Dark Energy (Hardcover)
Konstantinos Dimopoulos
R4,408 Discovery Miles 44 080 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Cosmic inflation and dark energy hold the key to the origin and the eventual fate of the Universe. Despite the increasing prominence of these subjects in research and teaching over the past decade or more, no introductory textbook dedicated to these topics has been previously published. Dr. Konstantinos Dimopoulos is a highly regarded expert in the field, and an experienced communicator of the subject to students. In this book, he provides advanced undergraduate and early graduate students with an accessible introduction and equips them with the tools they need to understand the cosmology of cosmic inflation and dark energy. Features: Provides a concise, pedagogical "crash course" in big bang cosmology, focusing on the dynamics and the history of the Universe, with an emphasis on the role of dark energy Chapters contain questions and problems for readers to test their understanding The first book to make cosmic inflation and dark energy accessible to students

Comprehensive Biomedical Physics (Hardcover): Anders Brahme Comprehensive Biomedical Physics (Hardcover)
Anders Brahme
R83,202 Discovery Miles 832 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Comprehensive Biomedical Physics "is a new reference work that provides the first point of entry to the literature for all scientists interested in biomedical physics. It is of particularly use for graduate and postgraduate students in the areas of medical biophysics. This Work is indispensable to all serious readers in this interdisciplinary area where physics is applied in medicine and biology. Written by leading scientists who have evaluated and summarized the most important methods, principles, technologies and data within the field, "Comprehensive Biomedical Physics "is a vital addition to the reference libraries of those working within the areas of medical imaging, radiation sources, detectors, biology, safety and therapy, physiology, and pharmacology as well as in the treatment of different clinical conditions and bioinformatics.

This Work will be valuable to students working in all aspect of medical biophysics, including medical imaging and biomedical radiation science and therapy, physiology, pharmacology and treatment of clinical conditions and bioinformatics.
The most comprehensive work on biomedical physics ever publishedCovers one of the fastest growing areas in the physical sciences, including interdisciplinary areas ranging from advanced nuclear physics and quantum mechanics through mathematics to molecular biology and medicineContains 1800 illustrations, all in full color

Homeland Security - An Introduction to Principles and Practice (Hardcover, 4th edition): Charles P Nemeth Homeland Security - An Introduction to Principles and Practice (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Charles P Nemeth
R2,086 Discovery Miles 20 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Provides the latest organizational changes, restructures, and policy developments in DHS * Outlines the role of multi-jurisdictional agencies-this includes stakeholders at all levels of government relative to the various intelligence community, law enforcement, emergency managers, and private sector agencies * Presents a balanced approach to the challenges the federal and state government agencies are faced with in emergency planning and preparedness, countering terrorism, and critical infrastructure protection * Includes full regulatory and oversight legislation passed since the last edition, as well as updates on the global terrorism landscape and prominent terrorist incidents, both domestic and international * Highlights emerging, oftentimes controversial, topics such as the use of drones, border security and immigration, surveillance technologies, and pandemic planning and response * Each chapter contains extensive pedagogy including learning objectives, sidebar boxes, chapter summaries, end of chapter questions, Web links, and references for ease in comprehension

Big Bang - The Origin of the Universe (Paperback, 1st Harper Perennial ed): Simon Singh Big Bang - The Origin of the Universe (Paperback, 1st Harper Perennial ed)
Simon Singh
R493 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R72 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A half century ago, a shocking Washington Post headline claimed that the world began in five cataclysmic minutes rather than having existed for all time; a skeptical scientist dubbed the maverick theory the Big Bang. In this amazingly comprehensible history of the universe, Simon Singh decodes the mystery behind the Big Bang theory, lading us through the development of one of the most extraordinary, important, and awe-inspiring theories in science.

The Foundations of Spacetime Physics - Philosophical Perspectives (Hardcover): Antonio Vassallo The Foundations of Spacetime Physics - Philosophical Perspectives (Hardcover)
Antonio Vassallo
R3,927 Discovery Miles 39 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides an up-to-date overview of the foundations of spacetime physics. It features original essays written by world-class experts in the physics and philosophy of spacetime. The foundational questions regarding the origin and nature of spacetime are branching into new and exciting directions. These questions are not restricted to the quantum gravity program but also arise in the context of a well-established theory like general relativity. Against the background of these quick and diverse developments, this volume features a broad range of perspectives on spacetime. Part I focuses on the nature of spacetime in non-quantum theories, such as Newtonian mechanics and relativity. Part II explores some intriguing conceptual implications of developing a quantum theory of spacetime. The Foundations of Spacetime Physics is an essential resource for scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of physics, philosophy of science, and scientific metaphysics.

Quantitative Analysis of Geopressure for Geoscientists and Engineers (Hardcover): Nader C. Dutta, Ran Bachrach, Tapan Mukerji Quantitative Analysis of Geopressure for Geoscientists and Engineers (Hardcover)
Nader C. Dutta, Ran Bachrach, Tapan Mukerji
R2,406 R2,235 Discovery Miles 22 350 Save R171 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Geopressure, or pore pressure in subsurface rock formations impacts hydrocarbon resource estimation, drilling, and drilling safety in operations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of geopressure analysis bringing together rock physics, seismic technology, quantitative basin modeling and geomechanics. It provides a fundamental physical and geological basis for understanding geopressure by explaining the coupled mechanical and thermal processes. It also brings together state-of-the-art tools and technologies for analysis and detection of geopressure, along with the associated uncertainty. Prediction and detection of shallow geohazards and gas hydrates is also discussed and field examples are used to illustrate how models can be practically applied. With supplementary MATLAB (R) codes and exercises available online, this is an ideal resource for students, researchers and industry professionals in geoscience and petroleum engineering looking to understand and analyse subsurface formation pressure.

Vera Rubin - A Life (Hardcover): Jacqueline Mitton, Simon Mitton Vera Rubin - A Life (Hardcover)
Jacqueline Mitton, Simon Mitton; Foreword by Jocelyn Bell Burnell
R720 R675 Discovery Miles 6 750 Save R45 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first biography of a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of dark matter and championed the advancement of women in science. One of the great lingering mysteries of the universe is dark matter. Scientists are not sure what it is, but most believe it's out there, and in abundance. The astronomer who finally convinced many of them was Vera Rubin. When Rubin died in 2016, she was regarded as one of the most influential astronomers of her era. Her research on the rotation of spiral galaxies was groundbreaking, and her observations contributed significantly to the confirmation of dark matter, a most notable achievement. In Vera Rubin: A Life, prolific science writers Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton provide a detailed, accessible overview of Rubin's work, showing how she leveraged immense curiosity, profound intelligence, and novel technologies to help transform our understanding of the cosmos. But Rubin's impact was not limited to her contributions to scientific knowledge. She also helped to transform scientific practice by promoting the careers of women researchers. Not content to be an inspiration, Rubin was a mentor and a champion. She advocated for hiring women faculty, inviting women speakers to major conferences, and honoring women with awards that were historically the exclusive province of men. Rubin's papers and correspondence yield vivid insights into her life and work, as she faced down gender discrimination and met the demands of family and research throughout a long and influential career. Deftly written, with both scientific experts and general readers in mind, Vera Rubin is a portrait of a woman with insatiable curiosity about the universe who never stopped asking questions and encouraging other women to do the same.

Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics - Radiotherapy Physics (Paperback): Kwan-Hoong Ng, Ngie Min Ung, Robin Hill Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics - Radiotherapy Physics (Paperback)
Kwan-Hoong Ng, Ngie Min Ung, Robin Hill
R1,441 Discovery Miles 14 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Key features: Consolidates concepts and assists in the understanding and applications of theoretical concepts in medical physics Assists lecturers and instructors in setting assignments and tests Suitable as a revision tool for postgraduate students sitting medical physics, oncology, and radiology science examinations

Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics - Radiotherapy Physics (Hardcover): Kwan-Hoong Ng, Ngie Min Ung, Robin Hill Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics - Radiotherapy Physics (Hardcover)
Kwan-Hoong Ng, Ngie Min Ung, Robin Hill
R3,761 Discovery Miles 37 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Key features: Consolidates concepts and assists in the understanding and applications of theoretical concepts in medical physics Assists lecturers and instructors in setting assignments and tests Suitable as a revision tool for postgraduate students sitting medical physics, oncology, and radiology science examinations

Medical Physics During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Global Perspectives in Clinical Practice, Education and Research (Paperback):... Medical Physics During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Global Perspectives in Clinical Practice, Education and Research (Paperback)
Kwan-Hoong Ng, Magdalena S. Stoeva
R593 Discovery Miles 5 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Spreading to every corner of the Earth, the COVID-19 virus has had an unparalleled impact on all aspects of our lives. This book explores in detail how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected clinical practice, education, and research in medical physics, and how colleagues on the frontline dealt with this unpredictable and unprecedented pandemic. It tackles key questions such as: How did medical physicists first respond to the situation? What innovative strategies were taken and how effective were they? How are medical physicists preparing for the future? There will be a focus on the different experiences of regional medical physicists and the responses and outlooks in clinical practice, education, and research in the affected continents, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and North and Latin America. With over 91 contributors from 39 countries, this unique resource contains key perspectives from teams from each territory to ensure a global range of accounts. The collective opinion and wisdom from the major medical physics journal editors-in-chief are also explored, alongside how the pandemic has affected the quantity and quality of publications. Voices of early-career researchers and students of medical physics will be included, with narratives of their experiences coping with life during the pandemic. Lastly, communicating leadership in times of adversity is highlighted. This book will be a historic account of the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the field of medical physics. It will be an ideal reference for medical physicists, medical physics trainees and students, hospital administrators, regulators, and healthcare professionals allied with medical physics. Key features: The first book to cover the impact of COVID-19 on the field of medical physics Edited by two experts in the field, with chapter contributions from subject area specialists around the world Broad, global coverage, ranging from the impact on teaching, research, and publishing, with unique perspectives from journal editors and students and trainees

Multi-Component Force Sensing Systems (Paperback): Qiaokang Liang Multi-Component Force Sensing Systems (Paperback)
Qiaokang Liang
R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Multi-Component Force Sensing Systems focuses on the design, development, decoupling, and applications of multi-component force sensing systems. Force and moment information can be used as feedback to form an automatic control system to accomplish efficient manipulation. The origins of force measurement and control can be traced back to the late 1970s. Since then, multi-component F/M (force/moment) sensing systems have been widely known and intensively studied. In the past few years, force measurement practices have been significantly affected by new tools (such as digital force gauges, virtual instrumentation, high speed data acquisition systems, etc.) as well as sophisticated measurement methods such as mechano-magnetic, mechano-optical, etc. However, this is the first book to provide an overview of the topic. It will be a useful reference for students in physics and engineering working with robotic sensing systems and robotic systems, in addition to researchers and those working within industry. This work was supported in part by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC 62073129 and 61673163). Features: * Explores the development of force/torque sensing systems * Provides real applications of the multi-component force/torque sensing systems * Contains executable code for decoupling algorithms About the Author: Qiaokang Liang is an Associate Professor with the College of Electrical and Information Engineering, Hunan University. He is currently the vice director of the Hunan Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robot Technology in Electronic Manufacturing and serving as the assistant director of the National Engineering Laboratory for Robot Vision Perception and Control. He received his Ph.D. degree in control science and engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, in 2011. His research interests include robotics and mechatronics, biomimetic sensing, advanced robot technology, and human-computer interaction.

Colloidal Active Matter - Concepts, Experimental Realizations, and Models (Hardcover): Francesc Sagues Mestre Colloidal Active Matter - Concepts, Experimental Realizations, and Models (Hardcover)
Francesc Sagues Mestre
R2,814 Discovery Miles 28 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What do bird flocks, bacterial swarms, cell tissues, and cytoskeletal fluids have in common? They are all examples of active matter. This book explores how scientists in various disciplines, from physics to biology, have collated a solid corpus of experimental designs and theories during the last two decades to decipher active systems. The book addresses, from a multidisciplinary viewpoint, the field of active matter at a colloidal scale. Concepts, experiments, and theoretical models are put side by side to fully illuminate the subtilities of active systems. A large variety of subjects, from microswimmers or driven colloids to self-organized active fluids, are analysed within a unified perspective. Generic collective effects of self-propelled or driven colloids, such as motility-induced flocking, and new paradigms, such as the celebrated concept of active nematics in reconstituted protein-based fluids, are discussed using well-known experimental scenarios and recognized theories. Topics are covered with rigor and in a self-consistent way, reaching both practitioners and newcomers to the field. The diversity of topics and conceptual challenges in active matter have long hampered the chance to explore the field with a general perspective. This monograph, the first single-authored title on active matter, is intended to fill this gap by bridging disparate experimental and theoretical interests from colloidal soft matter to cell biophysics.

Law, Policy and Climate Change - The Regulation of Systemic Risks (Hardcover): Dariel De Sousa Law, Policy and Climate Change - The Regulation of Systemic Risks (Hardcover)
Dariel De Sousa
R4,072 Discovery Miles 40 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on systemic risks caused by climate change, this book examines how these risks can be effectively regulated to ensure resilience and avoid catastrophe. Systemic risks are risks that threaten the systems upon which society depends, including ecosystems, social systems, financial systems, and systems of infrastructure. Such risks are typically characterised by inherent complexity, profound uncertainty, and overwhelming ambiguity. In combination, these features pose significant regulatory challenges for policy and law-makers. Examining how different types of systemic risks caused by climate change are being regulated in four different jurisdictions - the EU, the UK, the US and Australia - this book identifies deficiencies associated with regulating systemic risks using a traditional approach, based on a linear relationship between risk and regulation, which is widely used to regulate risk. The book advances a regulatory approach that is, instead, founded on the concept of "risk governance". This involves a structured yet flexible, holistic, interdisciplinary and inclusive basis for responding to systemic risks; and it is, this book argues, a more effective basis for regulating systemic risks given their uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. This book will appeal to academics, policy and law-makers and practitioners working at the intersection of law and policy in the areas of regulation, risk management and climate change.

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