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The book contains a detailed account of numerical solutions of
differential equations of elementary problems of Physics using
Euler and 2nd order Runge-Kutta methods and Mathematica 6.0. The
problems are motion under constant force (free fall), motion under
Hooke's law force (simple harmonic motion), motion under
combination of Hooke's law force and a velocity dependent damping
force (damped harmonic motion) and radioactive decay law. Also
included are uses of Mathematica in dealing with complex numbers,
in solving system of linear equations, in carrying out
differentiation and integration, and in dealing with matrices.
Thermodynamic Approaches in Engineering Systems responds to the
need for a synthesizing volume that throws light upon the extensive
field of thermodynamics from a chemical engineering perspective
that applies basic ideas and key results from the field to chemical
engineering problems. This book outlines and interprets the most
valuable achievements in applied non-equilibrium thermodynamics
obtained within the recent fifty years. It synthesizes nontrivial
achievements of thermodynamics in important branches of chemical
and biochemical engineering. Readers will gain an update on what
has been achieved, what new research problems could be stated, and
what kind of further studies should be developed within specialized
research.
In this book Rickles considers several interpretative difficulties
raised by gauge-type symmetries (those that correspond to no change
in physical state). The ubiquity of such symmetries in modern
physics renders them an urgent topic in philosophy of physics.
Rickles focuses on spacetime physics, and in particular classical
and quantum general relativity. Here the problems posed are at
their most pathological, involving the apparent disappearance of
spacetime Rickles argues that both traditional ontological
positions should be replaced by a structuralist account according
to which relational structure is what the physics is about.
. Unified treatment of gauge symmetries and their relationship to
ontology in physics
. Brings philosophy of space and time into step with developments
in modern physics
. Argues against the received view on the implications of
symmetries in physics
. Provides elementary treatments of technical issues
. Illustrates a novel defense of structuralism"
Big on Bk: Current Insights into the Function of Large Conductance
Voltage- and Ca2+- Activated K+ Channels at the Molecular, Cellular
and Systemic Levels, a volume in the International Review of
Neurobiology series, is a comprehensive overview of the
state-of-the-art research into this area. It reviews current
knowledge and understanding, and also provides a starting point for
researchers and practitioners entering the field.
Unified Non-Local Relativistic Theory of Transport Processes
highlights the most significant features of non-local relativistic
theory, which is a highly effective tool for solving many physical
problems in areas where the classical local theory runs into
difficulties. The book provides the fundamental science behind new
non-local physics - generalized for relativistic cases and applied
in a range of scales - from transport phenomena in massless
physical systems to unified theory of dissipative structures. The
book complements the author's previous monograph on Unified
Non-Local Theory of Transport Processes (Elsevier, 2015), which is
mainly devoted to non-relativistic non-local physics. Nevertheless,
the theory as handled in this new work is outlined independently so
the book can be studied on its own.
This book is the seventh volume of review chapters on advanced
problems of phase transitions and critical phenomena, the former
six volumes appeared in 2004, 2007, 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2020. The
aim of the book is to provide reviews in those aspects of
criticality and related subjects that are currently attracting much
attention due to essential new contributions.The book consists of
five chapters. They discuss criticality of complex systems, where
the new, emergent properties appear via collective behaviour of
simple elements as well as historical aspects of studies in the
field of critical phenomena. Since all complex systems involve
cooperative behaviour between many interconnected components, the
field of phase transitions and critical phenomena provides a very
natural conceptual and methodological framework for their study.As
the first six volumes, this book is based on the review lectures
that were given in Lviv (Ukraine) at the 'Ising lectures' - a
traditional annual workshop on complex systems, phase transitions
and critical phenomena which aims to bring together experts in
these fields with university students and those who are interested
in the subject.
Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths is a
continuous series of books covering all aspects of rare earth
science, including chemistry, life sciences, materials science, and
physics. The book's main emphasis is on rare earth elements [Sc, Y,
and the lanthanides (La through Lu], but whenever relevant,
information is also included on the closely related actinide
elements. Individual chapters are comprehensive, broad, up-to-date
critical reviews written by highly experienced, invited experts.
The series, which was started in 1978 by Professor Karl A.
Gschneidner Jr., combines and integrates both the fundamentals and
applications of these elements and publishes two volumes a year.
The Outside the Research Lab series is a testament to the fact that
the physics taught to high school and university students IS used
in the real world. This book explores the physics and technology
inherent to a selection of sports which have caught the author's
attention and fascination over the years. Outside the Research Lab,
Volume 3 is a path to discovering how less commonly watched sports
use physics to optimize performance, diagnose injuries, and
increase access to more competitors. It covers Olympic and
Paralympic fencing, show jumping horses, and arguably the most
brutal of motorsports - drag racing. Stunning images throughout the
book and clear, understandable writing are supplemented by offset
detail boxes which take the physics concepts to higher levels.
Outside the Research Lab, Volume 3 is both for the general interest
reader and students in STEM. Lecturers in university physics,
materials science, engineering and other sciences will find this an
excellent basis for teaching undergraduate students the range of
applications for the physics they are learning. There is a vast
range of different areas that require expertise in physics...this
third volume of Outside the Research Lab shows a few with great
detail provided by professionals doing the work.
This book covers introductory subjects including fundamental
principles of nuclear reactions with neutrons, fundamentals of
nuclear fission chain reactions, basic concepts of criticality, and
static characteristics based on diffusion approximation in neutron
transport. The chapters address topics ranging from neutron
moderation from fission to thermal energy ranges and heterogeneity
effects in neutronics. Readers will find elementary and qualitative
descriptions and also mathematical expressions including
approximations, derivations and analytical solutions for an
understanding of the basic principles of nuclear reactor physics.
This book is part of a series entitled An Advanced Course in
Nuclear Engineering and provides an accessible introduction to the
core discipline of nuclear engineering: nuclear reactor physics. It
will therefore appeal to engineers in nuclear engineering as well
as to university students and others seeking to learn entry-level
reactor physics.
This major new edition of a popular undergraduate text covers
topics of interest to chemical engineers taking courses on fluid
flow. These topics include non-Newtonian flow, gas-liquid two-phase
flow, pumping and mixing. It expands on the explanations of
principles given in the first edition and is more self-contained.
Two strong features of the first edition were the extensive
derivation of equations and worked examples to illustrate
calculation procedures. These have been retained. A new extended
introductory chapter has been provided to give the student a
thorough basis to understand the methods covered in subsequent
chapters.
Statistical Thermodynamics of Semiconductor Alloys is the
consideration of thermodynamic properties and characteristics of
crystalline semiconductor alloys by the methods of statistical
thermodynamics. The topics presented in this book make it possible
to solve such problems as calculation of a miscibility gap, a
spinodal decomposition range, a short-range order, deformations of
crystal structure, and description of the order-disorder
transitions. Semiconductor alloys, including doped elemental
semiconductors are the basic materials of solid-state electronics.
Their structural stability and other characteristics are key to
determining the reliability and lifetime of devices, making the
investigation of stability conditions an important part of
semiconductor physics, materials science, and engineering. This
book is a guide to predicting and studying the thermodynamic
properties and characteristics of the basic materials of
solid-state electronics.
Quantum Mechanics of Non-Hamiltonian and Dissipative Systems is
self-contained and can be used by students without a previous
course in modern mathematics and physics. The book describes the
modern structure of the theory, and covers the fundamental results
of last 15 years. The book has been recommended by Russian Ministry
of Education as the textbook for graduate students and has been
used for graduate student lectures from 1998 to 2006.
Requires no preliminary knowledge of graduate and advanced
mathematics
Discusses the fundamental results of last 15 years in this
theory
Suitable for courses for undergraduate students as well as
graduate students and specialists in physics mathematics and other
sciences
This volume presents lectures given at the Wisła 20-21 Winter
School and Workshop: Groups, Invariants, Integrals, and
Mathematical Physics, organized by the Baltic Institute of
Mathematics. The lectures were dedicated to differential invariants
– with a focus on Lie groups, pseudogroups, and their orbit
spaces – and Poisson structures in algebra and geometry and are
included here as lecture notes comprising the first two chapters.
Following this, chapters combine theoretical and applied
perspectives to explore topics at the intersection of differential
geometry, differential equations, and category theory. Specific
topics covered include: The multisymplectic and variational nature
of Monge-Ampère equations in dimension four Integrability of
fifth-order equations admitting a Lie symmetry algebra Applications
of the van Kampen theorem for groupoids to computation of homotopy
types of striped surfaces A geometric framework to compare
classical systems of PDEs in the category of smooth manifolds
Groups, Invariants, Integrals, and Mathematical Physics is ideal
for graduate students and researchers working in these areas. A
basic understanding of differential geometry and category theory is
assumed.
Phasor Measurement Units and Wide Area Monitoring Systems presents
complete coverage of phasor measurement units (PMUs), bringing
together a rigorous academic approach and practical considerations
on the implementation of PMUs to the power system. In addition, it
includes a complete theory and practice of PMU technology
development and implementation in power systems.
Reliability, Risk and Safety: Back to the Future covers topics on
reliability, risk and safety issues, including risk and reliability
analysis methods, maintenance optimization, human factors, and risk
management. The application areas range from nuclear engineering,
oil and gas industry, electrical and civil engineering to
information technology and communication, security, transportation,
health and medicine or critical infrastructures. Significant
attention is paid to societal factors influencing the use of
reliability and risk assessment methods, and to combinatorial
analysis, which has found its way into the analysis of
probabilities and risk, from which quantified risk analysis
developed. Integral demonstrations of the use of risk analysis and
safety assessment are provided in many practical applications
concerning major technological systems and structures. Reliability,
Risk and Safety: Back to the Future will be of interest to
academics and engineers interested in nuclear engineering, oil and
gas engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering,
information technology, communication, and infrastructure.
Synchrotron radiation is the name given to the radiation which
occurs when charged particles are accelerated in a curved path or
orbit. Classically, any charged particle which moves in a curved
path or is accelerated in a straight-line path will emit
electromagnetic radiation. Various names are given to this
radiation in different contexts. Thus circular particle
accelerators are called synchrotrons, this is where charged
particles are accelerated to very high speeds and the radiation is
referred to as synchrotron radiation.Suitable for a summer short
course or one term lecture series this text introduces the subject,
starting with some historical background then covering basic
concepts such as flux, intensity, brilliance, emittance and
Liouville's theorem. The book then covers the properties of
synchrotron radiation, insertion devices, beamlines and
monochromators before finishing with an introduction to free
electron lasers and an overview of the most common techniques and
applications of this technology.
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