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This book focuses on the use of novel electron microscopy
techniques to further our understanding of the physics behind
electron-light interactions. It introduces and discusses the
methodologies for advancing the field of electron microscopy
towards a better control of electron dynamics with significantly
improved temporal resolutions, and explores the burgeoning field of
nanooptics - the physics of light-matter interaction at the
nanoscale - whose practical applications transcend numerous fields
such as energy conversion, control of chemical reactions, optically
induced phase transitions, quantum cryptography, and data
processing. In addition to describing analytical and numerical
techniques for exploring the theoretical basis of electron-light
interactions, the book showcases a number of relevant case studies,
such as optical modes in gold tapers probed by electron beams and
investigations of optical excitations in the topological insulator
Bi2Se3. The experiments featured provide an impetus to develop more
relevant theoretical models, benchmark current approximations, and
even more characterization tools based on coherent electron-light
interactions.
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Reproducibility and Replicability in Science
(Paperback)
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy, Board on Research Data and Information, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, …
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One of the pathways by which the scientific community confirms the
validity of a new scientific discovery is by repeating the research
that produced it. When a scientific effort fails to independently
confirm the computations or results of a previous study, some fear
that it may be a symptom of a lack of rigor in science, while
others argue that such an observed inconsistency can be an
important precursor to new discovery. Concerns about
reproducibility and replicability have been expressed in both
scientific and popular media. As these concerns came to light,
Congress requested that the National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine conduct a study to assess the extent of
issues related to reproducibility and replicability and to offer
recommendations for improving rigor and transparency in scientific
research. Reproducibility and Replicability in Science defines
reproducibility and replicability and examines the factors that may
lead to non-reproducibility and non-replicability in research.
Unlike the typical expectation of reproducibility between two
computations, expectations about replicability are more nuanced,
and in some cases a lack of replicability can aid the process of
scientific discovery. This report provides recommendations to
researchers, academic institutions, journals, and funders on steps
they can take to improve reproducibility and replicability in
science. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary Summary 1
Introduction 2 Scientific Methods and Knowledge 3 Understanding
Reproducibility and Replicability 4 Reproducibility 5 Replicability
6 Improving Reproducibility and Replicability 7 Confidence in
Science References Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee
Members and Staff Appendix B: Agendas of Open Committee Meetings
Appendix C: Recommendations Grouped by Stakeholder Appendix D:
Using Bayes Analysis for Hypothesis Testing Appendix E: Conducting
Replicable Surveys of Scientific Communities
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Science And Space Activity Book For Kids Ages 4-8
- Learn About Atoms, Magnets, Planets, Organisms, Insects, Dinosaurs, Satellites, Molecules, Photosynthesis, DNA, Amoebas, And More!
(Paperback)
My Activity Engine
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Maple is a comprehensive symbolic mathematics application which is
well suited for demonstrating physical science topics and solving
associated problems. Because Maple is such a rich application, it
has a somewhat steep learning curve. Most existing texts
concentrate on mathematics; the Maple help facility is too detailed
and lacks physical science examples, many Maple-related websites
are out of date giving readers information on older Maple versions.
This book records the author's journey of discovery; he was
familiar with SMath but not with Maple and set out to learn the
more advanced application. It leads readers through the basic Maple
features with physical science worked examples, giving them a firm
base on which to build if more complex features interest them.
How do scientists impact society in the twenty-first century? Many
scientists are increasingly interested in the impact that their
research will have on the public. Scientists likewise must answer
the question above when applying for funding from government
agencies, particularly as part of the 'Broader Impacts' criterion
of proposals to the US National Science Foundation. This book
equips scientists in all disciplines to do just that, by providing
an overview of the origins, history, rationale, examples, and case
studies of broader impacts, primarily drawn from the author's
experiences over the past five decades. Beyond including theory and
evidence, it serves as a 'how to' guide for best practices for
scientists. Although this book primarily uses examples from the
NSF, the themes and best practices are applicable to scientists and
applications around the world where funding also requires impacts
and activities that benefit society.
Maple is a comprehensive symbolic mathematics application which is
well suited for demonstrating physical science topics and solving
associated problems. Because Maple is such a rich application, it
has a somewhat steep learning curve. Most existing texts
concentrate on mathematics; the Maple help facility is too detailed
and lacks physical science examples, many Maple-related websites
are out of date giving readers information on older Maple versions.
This book records the author's journey of discovery; he was
familiar with SMath but not with Maple and set out to learn the
more advanced application. It leads readers through the basic Maple
features with physical science worked examples, giving them a firm
base on which to build if more complex features interest them.
Kari Byron-former host of the wildly popular, iconic cult classic
MythBusters-shows how to crash test your way through life, no lab
coat required. Kari Byron's story hasn't been a straight line. She
started out as a broke artist living in San Francisco, writing
poems on a crowded bus on the way to one of her three jobs. Many
curve balls, unexpected twists, and yes, literal and figurative
explosions later, and she's one of the world's most respected women
in science entertainment, blowing stuff up on national television
and getting paid for it! In Crash Test Girl, Kari reveals her
fascinating life story on the set of MythBusters and beyond. With
her signature gusto and roll-up-your-sleeves enthusiasm, she
invites readers behind the duct tape and the dynamite, to the
unlikely friendships and low-budget sets that turned a crazy idea
into a famously inventive show with a rabid fanbase. The truth is,
Mythbusters was never meant to be a science show. But attaching a
rocket to a car, riding a motorcycle on water, or lighting 500
pounds of coffee creamer on fire requires a decent understanding of
chemistry, physics, and engineering. Thus, the cast and crew
brought in the scientific method to work through each problem:
Question. Hypothesize. Experiment. Analyze. Conclude. And as Kari
came to learn in her own life, not only is the scientific method
the best approach for busting myths, it's also the perfect tool for
solving everyday issues, including: Career * Love * Creativity *
Setbacks * Money * Sexuality * Depression * Bravery Crash Test Girl
reminds us that science is for everyone, as long as you're willing
to strap in, put on your safety goggles, hit a few walls, and learn
from the results. Using a combination of methodical experimentation
and unconventional creativity, you'll come to the most important
conclusion of all: In life, sometimes you crash and burn, but you
can always crash and learn.
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