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On Aristotle "Physics 5" (Hardcover): Of Cilicia Simplicius On Aristotle "Physics 5" (Hardcover)
Of Cilicia Simplicius; Volume editing by Peter Lautner; Aristotle; Translated by J.O. Urmson
R4,312 Discovery Miles 43 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the sixth century AD Simplicius produced detailed commentaries on several of the works of Aristotle, which help in our understanding of the "Physics", and of its interpretation in the ancient world. This is Urmson's translation of Simplicius' commentaries on "Physics 5" in which Aristotle lays down some of the principles of his dynamics and theory of change. What does not count as a change: change of relation?; the flux of time? There is no change of change, yet acceleration is recognized. Aristotle defines "continuous", "contact" and "next", and uses these definitions in discussing when we can claim that the same change or event is still going on.

Arrangements of Hyperplanes (Hardcover, 1992 ed.): Peter Orlik, Hiroaki Terao Arrangements of Hyperplanes (Hardcover, 1992 ed.)
Peter Orlik, Hiroaki Terao
R3,516 Discovery Miles 35 160 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

An arrangement of hyperplanes is a finite collection of codimension one affine subspaces in a finite dimensional vector space. Arrangements have emerged independently as important objects in various fields of mathematics such as combinatorics, braids, configuration spaces, representation theory, reflection groups, singularity theory, and in computer science and physics. This book is the first comprehensive study of the subject. It treats arrangements with methods from combinatorics, algebra, algebraic geometry, topology, and group actions. It emphasizes general techniques which illuminate the connections among the different aspects of the subject. Its main purpose is to lay the foundations of the theory. Consequently, it is essentially self-contained and proofs are provided. Nevertheless, there are several new results here. In particular, many theorems that were previously known only for central arrangements are proved here for the first time in completegenerality. The text provides the advanced graduate student entry into a vital and active area of research. The working mathematician will findthe book useful as a source of basic results of the theory, open problems, and a comprehensive bibliography of the subject.

Electromagnetic Field Matter Interactions in Thermoelasic Solids and Viscous Fluids (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Kolumban Hutter,... Electromagnetic Field Matter Interactions in Thermoelasic Solids and Viscous Fluids (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Kolumban Hutter, Alfons A. F Ven, Ana Ursescu
R1,487 Discovery Miles 14 870 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book delivers a thorough derivation of nonrelativistic interaction models of electromagnetic field theories with thermoelastic solids and viscous fluids, the intention being to derive unique representations for the observable field quantities. This volume is intended for and will be useful to students and researchers working on all aspects of electromagneto-mechanical interactions in the materials sciences of complex solids and fluids.

Interfacial Transport Phenomena (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2007): John C. Slattery, Leonard Sagis, Eun-Suok Oh Interfacial Transport Phenomena (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2007)
John C. Slattery, Leonard Sagis, Eun-Suok Oh
R5,603 Discovery Miles 56 030 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is an extensively revised second edition of "Interfacial Transport Phenomena," a unique presentation of transport phenomena or continuum mechanics focused on momentum, energy, and mass transfer at interfaces. It discusses transport phenomena at common lines or three-phase lines of contact. The emphasis is upon achieving an in-depth understanding based upon first principles. It includes exercises and answers, and can serve as a graduate level textbook.

A Century of Physics (Hardcover): D. Allan Bromley A Century of Physics (Hardcover)
D. Allan Bromley
R1,201 R1,005 Discovery Miles 10 050 Save R196 (16%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In this amazing tour d'horizon, D. Allan Bromley uses the occasion of the centenary of the American Physical Society to reflect upon the growth of physics over the past 100 years, its fragmentation into numerous subdisciplines, the impact physics has had upon modern technology, and the re-emergence of the fundamental unity of the discipline in recent years. Hundreds of historical illustrations accompany the text. Bromley conveys much of the excitement and wonder that research in physics generated in the 20th century and asks what new things are in store in the next century. He covers such topics as relativity and quantum mechanics, the Manhattan project, superconductivity, transistors and the revolution brought about by solid-state electronics, protein folding, the uses of nuclear and atomic physics in biology and medicine, plate tectonics, the expansion of the universe and the Big Bang, and gravitational radiation. Bromley is the Sterling Professor of the Sciences and Dean of Yale University.||From the reviews:||"...A panoramic view of the physics landscape of the past century, in which are embedded an impressive number of major physics accomplishments. And [the book] describes these accomplishments in a language that is comprehensible to an educated reader with or without training in physics...In choice of topics, Bromley is about as complete as can be imagined...An immensely entertaining and illuminating read."|- Physics Today

Ordinary and Stochastic Differential Geometry as a Tool for Mathematical Physics (Hardcover, 1996 ed.): Yuri E. Gliklikh Ordinary and Stochastic Differential Geometry as a Tool for Mathematical Physics (Hardcover, 1996 ed.)
Yuri E. Gliklikh
R2,761 Discovery Miles 27 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The geometrical methods in modem mathematical physics and the developments in Geometry and Global Analysis motivated by physical problems are being intensively worked out in contemporary mathematics. In particular, during the last decades a new branch of Global Analysis, Stochastic Differential Geometry, was formed to meet the needs of Mathematical Physics. It deals with a lot of various second order differential equations on finite and infinite-dimensional manifolds arising in Physics, and its validity is based on the deep inter-relation between modem Differential Geometry and certain parts of the Theory of Stochastic Processes, discovered not so long ago. The foundation of our topic is presented in the contemporary mathematical literature by a lot of publications devoted to certain parts of the above-mentioned themes and connected with the scope of material of this book. There exist some monographs on Stochastic Differential Equations on Manifolds (e. g. [9,36,38,87]) based on the Stratonovich approach. In [7] there is a detailed description of It6 equations on manifolds in Belopolskaya-Dalecky form. Nelson's book [94] deals with Stochastic Mechanics and mean derivatives on Riemannian Manifolds. The books and survey papers on the Lagrange approach to Hydrodynamics [2,31,73,88], etc. , give good presentations of the use of infinite-dimensional ordinary differential geometry in ideal hydrodynamics. We should also refer here to [89,102], to the previous books by the author [53,64], and to many others.

Stability to the Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Guilong Gui Stability to the Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Guilong Gui
R2,988 R1,817 Discovery Miles 18 170 Save R1,171 (39%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis contains results of Dr. Guilong Gui during his PhD period with the aim to understand incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. It is devoted to the study of the stability to the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. There is great potential for further theoretical and numerical research in this field. The techniques developed in carrying out this work are expected to be useful for other physical model equations. It is also hopeful that the thesis could serve as a valuable reference on current developments in research topics related to the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. It was nominated by the Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences as an outstanding PhD thesis.

Mathematical Physics: An Overview (Volume I) (Hardcover): Lucy Flynn Mathematical Physics: An Overview (Volume I) (Hardcover)
Lucy Flynn
R2,964 Discovery Miles 29 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Light, Dark and the Electromagnetic Spectrum - A Look at Everything Light, Associated Phenomena, Uses of the Electromagnetic... Light, Dark and the Electromagnetic Spectrum - A Look at Everything Light, Associated Phenomena, Uses of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and the History and Types of Illumination (Hardcover)
Scott Benjamin Gracie
R1,951 Discovery Miles 19 510 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Topology for Physicists (Hardcover, 1st ed. 1994. Corr. 2nd printing 1996): Albert S. Schwarz Topology for Physicists (Hardcover, 1st ed. 1994. Corr. 2nd printing 1996)
Albert S. Schwarz; Translated by Silvio Levy
R4,404 Discovery Miles 44 040 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In recent years topology has firmly established itself as an important part of the physicist's mathematical arsenal. Topology has profound relevance to quantum field theory-for example, topological nontrivial solutions of the classical equa tions of motion (solitons and instantons) allow the physicist to leave the frame work of perturbation theory. The significance of topology has increased even further with the development of string theory, which uses very sharp topologi cal methods-both in the study of strings, and in the pursuit of the transition to four-dimensional field theories by means of spontaneous compactification. Im portant applications of topology also occur in other areas of physics: the study of defects in condensed media, of singularities in the excitation spectrum of crystals, of the quantum Hall effect, and so on. Nowadays, a working knowledge of the basic concepts of topology is essential to quantum field theorists; there is no doubt that tomorrow this will also be true for specialists in many other areas of theoretical physics. The amount of topological information used in the physics literature is very large. Most common is homotopy theory. But other subjects also play an important role: homology theory, fibration theory (and characteristic classes in particular), and also branches of mathematics that are not directly a part of topology, but which use topological methods in an essential way: for example, the theory of indices of elliptic operators and the theory of complex manifolds."

Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Related Methods (Hardcover, 1990 ed.): R.J. Behm, N Garcia, H. Rohrer Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Related Methods (Hardcover, 1990 ed.)
R.J. Behm, N Garcia, H. Rohrer
R5,432 Discovery Miles 54 320 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Basic Concepts and Applications of Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Erice, Italy, April 17-29, 1989

Stochastic Analysis and Mathematical Physics (Hardcover, 2001 ed.): A.B. Cruzeiro, J.C. Zambrini Stochastic Analysis and Mathematical Physics (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
A.B. Cruzeiro, J.C. Zambrini
R1,494 Discovery Miles 14 940 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Nine survey articles in this volume extend concepts from classical probability and stochastic processes to a number of areas of mathematical physics. Key topics covered: nonlinear stochastic wave equations, completely positive maps, Mehler-type semigroups on Hilbert spaces, entropic projections, martingale problem and Markov uniqueness of infinite- dimensional Nelson diffusions, analysis in geometric probability theory, measure-preserving shifts on the Wiener space, cohomology on loop spaces, and stochastic Volterra equations Contributors: H. Airault * L. Coutin * L. Decreusefond * C. Leonard * R. Leandre * P. Lescot * P. Malliavin * M. Oberguggenberger * R. Rebolledo * F. Russo * A.S. Ustunel * L. Wu The work, an outgrowth of a workshop on stochastic analysis held in Lisbon, serves as a good reference text for researchers and advanced students in the fields of probability, stochastic processes, analysis, geometry, math physics, and physics.

Stochastic Processes - From Physics to Finance (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2013): Wolfgang Paul, Joerg Baschnagel Stochastic Processes - From Physics to Finance (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2013)
Wolfgang Paul, Joerg Baschnagel
R4,043 Discovery Miles 40 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book introduces the theory of stochastic processes with applications taken from physics and finance. Fundamental concepts like the random walk or Brownian motion but also Levy-stable distributions are discussed. Applications are selected to show the interdisciplinary character of the concepts and methods. In the second edition of the book a discussion of extreme events ranging from their mathematical definition to their importance for financial crashes was included. The exposition of basic notions of probability theory and the Brownian motion problem as well as the relation between conservative diffusion processes and quantum mechanics is expanded. The second edition also enlarges the treatment of financial markets. Beyond a presentation of geometric Brownian motion and the Black-Scholes approach to option pricing as well as the econophysics analysis of the stylized facts of financial markets, an introduction to agent based modeling approaches is given.

Searching for the Long-Duration Gamma-Ray Burst Progenitor (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Robert Allan Mesler III Searching for the Long-Duration Gamma-Ray Burst Progenitor (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Robert Allan Mesler III
R2,683 R1,782 Discovery Miles 17 820 Save R901 (34%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nominated as an outstanding thesis by the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of New Mexico, this thesis seeks to identify the gamma-ray burst (GRB) progenitor. GRBs are extragalactic explosions that briefly outshine entire galaxies, but the mechanism that can release that much energy over a < 100 second burst is still a mystery. The leading candidate for the GRB progenitor is currently a massive star which collapses to form a black hole-accretion disk system that powers the GRB. GRB afterglows, however, do not always show the expected behavior of a relativistic blast wave interacting with the stellar wind that such a progenitor should have produced before its collapse. In this book, the author uses the Zeus-MP astrophysical hydrodynamics code to model the environment around a stellar progenitor prior to the burst. He then develops a new semi-analytic MHD and emission model to produce light curves for GRBs encountering these realistic density profiles. The work ultimately shows that the circumburst medium surrounding a GRB at the time of the explosion is much more complex than a pure wind, and that observed afterglows are entirely consistent with a large subset of proposed stellar progenitors.

Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics II - Novel Devices and Atom Manipulation (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Motoichi Ohtsu Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics II - Novel Devices and Atom Manipulation (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Motoichi Ohtsu
R2,759 Discovery Miles 27 590 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Novel Devices and Atom Manipulation, the second and concluding volume of Progress in Nano-Electro-Optics, focuses on applications to novel devices and atom manipulation. Each chapter is written by a leading scientists in the field. Part II addresses the latest developments in nano-optical techniques, dealing with topics such as: the reasons that the resolution of nano-electro-optical techniques extend beyond the diffraction limit; applications of excitonic polaritons to opto-electronic devices; instrumentation of near-field optical microscopy to study quantum confined systems; and atom manipulation by optical near-field techniques. Together with volume I (Basics and Theory of Near-Field Optics), these overviews are a valuable resource for engineers and scientists working in the field of nano-electro-optics

Multi-scale Analysis for Random Quantum Systems with Interaction (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Victor Chulaevsky, Yuri Suhov Multi-scale Analysis for Random Quantum Systems with Interaction (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Victor Chulaevsky, Yuri Suhov
R3,028 Discovery Miles 30 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The study of quantum disorder has generated considerable research activity in mathematics and physics over past 40 years. While single-particle models have been extensively studied at a rigorous mathematical level, little was known about systems of several interacting particles, let alone systems with positive spatial particle density. Creating a consistent theory of disorder in multi-particle quantum systems is an important and challenging problem that largely remains open. Multi-scale Analysis for Random Quantum Systems with Interaction presents the progress that had been recently achieved in this area. The main focus of the book is on a rigorous derivation of the multi-particle localization in a strong random external potential field. To make the presentation accessible to a wider audience, the authors restrict attention to a relatively simple tight-binding Anderson model on a cubic lattice Zd. This book includes the following cutting-edge features: an introduction to the state-of-the-art single-particle localization theory an extensive discussion of relevant technical aspects of the localization theory a thorough comparison of the multi-particle model with its single-particle counterpart a self-contained rigorous derivation of both spectral and dynamical localization in the multi-particle tight-binding Anderson model. Required mathematical background for the book includes a knowledge of functional calculus, spectral theory (essentially reduced to the case of finite matrices) and basic probability theory. This is an excellent text for a year-long graduate course or seminar in mathematical physics. It also can serve as a standard reference for specialists.

Hypergeometric Functions and Their Applications (Hardcover, 1991 ed.): James B. Seaborn Hypergeometric Functions and Their Applications (Hardcover, 1991 ed.)
James B. Seaborn
R1,424 Discovery Miles 14 240 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Mathematics is playing an ever more important role in the physical and biological sciences, provoking a blurring of boundaries between scientific disciplines and a resurgence of interest in the modern as well as the clas sical techniques of applied mathematics. This renewal of interest, both in research and teaching, has led to the establishment of the series: Texts in Applied Mathematics (TAM). The development of new courses is a natural consequence of a high level of excitement on the research frontier as newer techniques, such as numerical and symbolic computer systems, dynamical systems, and chaos, mix with and reinforce the traditional methods of applied mathematics. Thus, the purpose of this textbook series is to meet the current and future needs of these advances and encourage the teaching of new courses. TAM will publish textbooks suitable for use in advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses, and will complement the Applied Mathe matical Sciences (AMS) series, which will focus on advanced textbooks and research level monographs. Preface A wide range of problems exists in classical and quantum physics, engi neering, and applied mathematics in which special functions arise. The procedure followed in most texts on these topics (e. g., quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, modern physics, classical mechanics, etc. ) is to formu late the problem as a differential equation that is related to one of several special differential equations (Hermite's, Bessel's, Laguerre's, Legendre's, etc. )."

Principles and Applications of NanoMEMS Physics (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Hector Santos Principles and Applications of NanoMEMS Physics (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Hector Santos
R4,156 Discovery Miles 41 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The field of Nanotechnology, which aims at exploiting advances in the fabrication and controlled manipulation of nanoscale objects, is attracting worldwide attention. This attention is predicated upon the fact that obtaining early supremacy in this field of miniaturization may well be the key to dominating the world economy of the 21st century, and beyond. NanoMEMS exploits the convergence between nanotechnology and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) brought about by advances in the ability to fabricate nanometer-scale electronic and mechanical device structures. In this context, NanoMEMS-based applications will be predicated upon a multitude of physical phenomena, e.g., electrical, optical, mechanical, magnetic, fluidic, quantum effects and mixed domain.

Principles and Applications of NanoMEMS Physics presents the first unified exposition of the physical principles at the heart of NanoMEMS-based devices and applications. In particular, after beginning with a comprehensive presentation of the fundamentals and limitations of nanotechnology and MEMS fabrication techniques, the book addresses the physics germane to this dimensional regime, namely, quantum wave-particle phenomena, including, the manifestation of charge discreteness, quantized electrostatic actuation, and the Casimir effect, and quantum wave phenomena, including, quantized electrical conductance, quantum interference, Luttinger liquids, quantum entanglement, superconductivity and cavity quantum electrodynamics. Potential building blocks are also addressed for NanoMEMS applications, including, nanoelectromechanical quantum circuits and systems such as charge detectors, the which-path electron interferometer, and theCasimir oscillator, as well as a number of quantum computing implementation paradigms. Finally, NanoMEMS applications in photonics are addressed, including nanophotonic light sources and plasmonic devices.

Trends in Social Network Analysis - Information Propagation, User Behavior Modeling, Forecasting, and Vulnerability Assessment... Trends in Social Network Analysis - Information Propagation, User Behavior Modeling, Forecasting, and Vulnerability Assessment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Rokia Missaoui, Talel Abdessalem, Matthieu Latapy
R3,988 Discovery Miles 39 880 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The book collects contributions from experts worldwide addressing recent scholarship in social network analysis such as influence spread, link prediction, dynamic network biclustering, and delurking. It covers both new topics and new solutions to known problems. The contributions rely on established methods and techniques in graph theory, machine learning, stochastic modelling, user behavior analysis and natural language processing, just to name a few. This text provides an understanding of using such methods and techniques in order to manage practical problems and situations. Trends in Social Network Analysis: Information Propagation, User Behavior Modelling, Forecasting, and Vulnerability Assessment appeals to students, researchers, and professionals working in the field.

Robots and Lattice Automata (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Georgios Ch Sirakoulis, Andrew Adamatzky Robots and Lattice Automata (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Georgios Ch Sirakoulis, Andrew Adamatzky
R4,503 R3,432 Discovery Miles 34 320 Save R1,071 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book gives a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research and engineering in theory and application of Lattice Automata in design and control of autonomous Robots. Automata and robots share the same notional meaning. Automata (originated from the latinization of the Greek word " ") as self-operating autonomous machines invented from ancient years can be easily considered the first steps of robotic-like efforts. Automata are mathematical models of Robots and also they are integral parts of robotic control systems. A Lattice Automaton is a regular array or a collective of finite state machines, or automata. The Automata update their states by the same rules depending on states of their immediate neighbours. In the context of this book, Lattice Automata are used in developing modular reconfigurable robotic systems, path planning and map exploration for robots, as robot controllers, synchronisation of robot collectives, robot vision, parallel robotic actuators. All chapters are written in an accessible manner and lavishly illustrated. The book will help computer and robotic scientists and engineers to understand mechanisms of decentralised functioning of robotic collectives and to design future and emergent reconfigurable, parallel and distributed robotic systems.

Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths, Volume 39 (Hardcover, 39th edition): Karl A. Gschneidner, Jean-Claude G.... Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths, Volume 39 (Hardcover, 39th edition)
Karl A. Gschneidner, Jean-Claude G. Bunzli, Vitalij K Pecharsky
R7,041 Discovery Miles 70 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This continuing authoritative series deals with the chemistry, materials science, physics and technology of the rare earth elements in an integrated manner. Each chapter is a comprehensive, up-to-date, critical review of a particular segment of the field. The work offers the researcher and graduate student a complete and thorough coverage of this fascinating field.
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"Highly experienced authors have written each review usually at a level suitable for advanced postgraduate students and research workers from a variety of fields. With the great richness of information involving references to other review articles written from different points of view, the books are an important reference source and should be on the shelves of most libraries."-- "Journal of Applied Crystallography"
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Pulsed Power Systems - Principles and Applications (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Hansjoachim Bluhm Pulsed Power Systems - Principles and Applications (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Hansjoachim Bluhm
R6,003 Discovery Miles 60 030 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Pulsed-Power Systems describes the physical and technical foundations for the production and application of high-voltage pulses of very high-power and high-energy character. In the initial chapters, it addresses materials, components and the most common diagnostics. In the second part, three categories of applications with scientific and industrial relevance are detailed: production of strong pulsed electric and magnetic fields, intense radiation sources and pulsed electric (plasma) discharges.

Physics For Global Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1 (Paperback, 2nd edition): Raymond Serway, John Jewett, Kate Wilson, Anna... Physics For Global Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1 (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Raymond Serway, John Jewett, Kate Wilson, Anna Wilson, Wayne Rowlands
R1,212 R1,138 Discovery Miles 11 380 Save R74 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This second edition of Serway's Physics For Global Scientists and Engineers is a practical and engaging introduction for students of calculus-based physics. Students love the local and global case studies and worked examples, concise language and high-quality artwork, in two, easy-to-carry volumes. - NEW key topics in physics, such as the Higgs boson, engage students and keep them interested - NEW Maths icons highlight mathematical concepts in the text and direct students to the relevant information in the Maths Appendix - NEW Index of Symbols provides students with a quick reference for the symbols used throughout the book This volume (one) includes Mechanics, Mechanical properties of solids and fluids, Oscillations and mechanical waves, and Thermodynamics. Volume two covers Electricity and magnetism, Light and optics, and Quantum physics. Physics For Global Scientists and Engineers is compatible with WebAssign - the most powerful online homework solution for physics, maths and statistics. Engage students with immediate feedback, highly visual content and interactive questions, to develop a deeper conceptual understanding. Designed to help you to quickly and easily create assignments, save time with auto-grading and monitor your students' progress, WebAssign can be integrated with your Learning Management System, allowing easy access for you and your students. Ask your Learning Consultant for a demo.

Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A., 1993 (Hardcover, 1996 ed.): Glenn R. Heidbreder Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A., 1993 (Hardcover, 1996 ed.)
Glenn R. Heidbreder
R5,371 Discovery Miles 53 710 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Maximum entropy and Bayesian methods have fundamental, central roles in scientific inference, and, with the growing availability of computer power, are being successfully applied in an increasing number of applications in many disciplines. This volume contains selected papers presented at the Thirteenth International Workshop on Maximum Entropy and Bayesian Methods. It includes an extensive tutorial section, and a variety of contributions detailing application in the physical sciences, engineering, law, and economics. Audience: Researchers and other professionals whose work requires the application of practical statistical inference.

Einstein from 'B' to 'Z' (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): John Stachel Einstein from 'B' to 'Z' (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
John Stachel
R5,398 Discovery Miles 53 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

John Stachel, the author of this collection of 37 published and unpublished articles on Albert Einstein, has written about Einstein and his work for over 40 years. Trained as a theoretical physicist specializing in the theory of relativity, he was chosen as the founding editor of The Collected papers of Albert Einstein 25 years ago, and is currently Director of the Boston University Center for Einstein Studies. Based on a detailed study of documentary evidence, much of which was newly discovered in the course of his work, Stachel debunks many of the old (and some new) myths about Einstein and offers novel insight into his life and work. Throughout the volume, a new, more human picture of Einstein is offered to replace the plaster saint of popular legend. In particular, a youthful Einstein emerges from the obscurity that previously shrouded his early years, and much new light is shed on the origins of the special and general theories of relativity. Also discussed in some detail are Einstein's troubled relationship with his first wife, his friendships with other physicists such as Eddington, Bose, and Pauli, and his Jewish identity. The essays are grouped thematically into the following areas: * The Human Side * Editing the Einstein Papers * Surveys of Einstein's Work * Special Relativity * General Relativity * Quantum Theory * Einstein and Other Scientists * Book Reviews Because the essays are independent of one another, readers will be able to dip into this collection to satisfy varying interests. It will be of particular interest to historians of 20th century science, working physicists, and students, as well as to the many members of the general reading public who continue to be fascinated by aspects of Einstein's life and work.

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