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These are the proceedings of a meeting in honour of Massimo
Capaccioli at the occasion of his 70th birthday. The conference
aimed at summarizing the results from the main current and past
digital sky survey projects and at discussing how these can be used
to inspire ongoing projects and better plan the future ones. Over
the last decades, digital sky surveys performed with dedicated
telescopes and finely-tuned wide-field cameras, have revolutionized
astronomy. They have become the main tool to investigate the nearby
and far away universe, thus providing new insights in the
understanding of the galaxy structure and assembly across time, the
dark components of the universe, as well as the history of our own
galaxy. They have also opened the time domain leading to a new
understanding of the transient phenomena in the universe. By
providing public access to top quality data, digital surveys have
also changed the everyday practice of astronomers who have become
less dependent on direct access to large observing facilities. The
full scientific exploitation of these surveys has also triggered
significant advances in both space and ground based technology and
in the field of multi-object spectroscopy. The various sections of
this book are devoted to different relevant aspects of astrophysics
in the era of digital sky surveys and include both review and
shorter, more focused contributions.
Astronomy has become data-driven in ways that are both
quantitatively and qualitatively different from the past: data
structures are not simple; procedures to gain astrophysical
insights are not obvious; and the informational content of the data
sets is so high that archival research and data mining are not
merely convenient, but obligatory, as researchers who obtain the
data can only extract a small fraction of the science enabled by
it. IAU Symposium 325 took place at a crucial stage in the
development of the field, when many efforts have carried
significant achievements, but the widespread groups have just begun
to effectively communicate across specialties, to gather and
assimilate their achievements, and to consult cross-disciplinary
experts. Bringing together astronomers involved in surveys and
large simulation projects, computer scientists, data scientists,
and companies, this volume showcases their fruitful exchange of
ideas, methods, software, and technical capabilities.
This book identifies the organizing concepts of physical and
biological phenomena by an analysis of the foundations of
mathematics and physics. Our aim is to propose a dialog between
different conceptual universes and thus to provide a unification of
phenomena. The role of "order" and symmetries in the foundations of
mathematics is linked to the main invariants and principles, among
them the geodesic principle (a consequence of symmetries), which
govern and confer unity to various physical theories. Moreover, an
attempt is made to understand causal structures, a central element
of physical intelligibility, in terms of both symmetries and
symmetry breakings. A distinction between the principles of
(conceptual) construction and of proofs, both in physics and in
mathematics, guides most of the work.The importance of mathematical
tools is also highlighted to clarify differences in the models for
physics and biology that are proposed by continuous and discrete
mathematics, such as computational simulations.Since biology is
particularly complex and not as well understood at a theoretical
level, we propose a "unification by concepts" which in any case
should precede mathematization. This constitutes an outline for
unification also based on highlighting conceptual differences,
complex points of passage and technical irreducibilities of one
field to another. Indeed, we suppose here a very common monist
point of view, namely the view that living objects are "big bags of
molecules". The main question though is to understand which
"theory" can help better understand these bags of molecules. They
are, indeed, rather "singular", from the physical point of view.
Technically, we express this singularity through the concept of
"extended criticality", which provides a logical extension of the
critical transitions that are known in physics. The presentation is
mostly kept at an informal and conceptual level.
This authored monograph introduces a genuinely theoretical approach
to biology. Starting point is the investigation of empirical
biological scaling including their variability, which is found in
the literature, e.g. allometric relationships, fractals, etc. The
book then analyzes two different aspects of biological time: first,
a supplementary temporal dimension to accommodate proper biological
rhythms; secondly, the concepts of protension and retention as a
means of local organization of time in living organisms. Moreover,
the book investigates the role of symmetry in biology, in view of
its ubiquitous importance in physics. In relation with the notion
of extended critical transitions, the book proposes that organisms
and their evolution can be characterized by continued symmetry
changes, which accounts for the irreducibility of their historicity
and variability. The authors also introduce the concept of anti-
entropy as a measure for the potential of variability, being
equally understood as alterations in symmetry. By this, the book
provides a mathematical account of Gould's analysis of phenotypic
complexity with respect to biological evolution. The target
audience primarily comprises researchers interested in new
theoretical approaches to biology, from physical, biological or
philosophical backgrounds, but the book may also be beneficial for
graduate students who want to enter this field.
These are the proceedings of a meeting in honour of Massimo
Capaccioli at the occasion of his 70th birthday. The conference
aimed at summarizing the results from the main current and past
digital sky survey projects and at discussing how these can be used
to inspire ongoing projects and better plan the future ones. Over
the last decades, digital sky surveys performed with dedicated
telescopes and finely-tuned wide-field cameras, have revolutionized
astronomy. They have become the main tool to investigate the nearby
and far away universe, thus providing new insights in the
understanding of the galaxy structure and assembly across time, the
dark components of the universe, as well as the history of our own
galaxy. They have also opened the time domain leading to a new
understanding of the transient phenomena in the universe. By
providing public access to top quality data, digital surveys have
also changed the everyday practice of astronomers who have become
less dependent on direct access to large observing facilities. The
full scientific exploitation of these surveys has also triggered
significant advances in both space and ground based technology and
in the field of multi-object spectroscopy. The various sections of
this book are devoted to different relevant aspects of astrophysics
in the era of digital sky surveys and include both review and
shorter, more focused contributions.
This authored monograph introduces a genuinely theoretical approach
to biology. Starting point is the investigation of empirical
biological scaling including their variability, which is found in
the literature, e.g. allometric relationships, fractals, etc. The
book then analyzes two different aspects of biological time: first,
a supplementary temporal dimension to accommodate proper biological
rhythms; secondly, the concepts of protension and retention as a
means of local organization of time in living organisms. Moreover,
the book investigates the role of symmetry in biology, in view of
its ubiquitous importance in physics. In relation with the notion
of extended critical transitions, the book proposes that organisms
and their evolution can be characterized by continued symmetry
changes, which accounts for the irreducibility of their historicity
and variability. The authors also introduce the concept of
anti-entropy as a measure for the potential of variability, being
equally understood as alterations in symmetry. By this, the book
provides a mathematical account of Gould's analysis of phenotypic
complexity with respect to biological evolution. The target
audience primarily comprises researchers interested in new
theoretical approaches to biology, from physical, biological or
philosophical backgrounds, but the book may also be beneficial for
graduate students who want to enter this field.
Discover the story of the pioneering hairstylist who obliterated
the once-omnipresent hat and transformed the fashion industry
through his A-list clients at his iconic 54th Street Salon. Kenneth
Battelle, known simply as "Kenneth," started his 50-year career in
the early 1950s in New York City and built a loyal client list who
swore by his skills, including Jacqueline Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe,
Judy Garland, Countess Consuelo Crespi, Diana Vreeland, Lucille
Ball, and Gloria Vanderbilt. This biography not only celebrates his
extraordinary talent but examines his behind-the-scenes life and
career struggles, including the disastrous fire that destroyed his
salon, and his perseverance moving forward. Through personal
memories of those closest to him, including friends, clients, and
former employees, the man who created a cult of classic, timeless
ladies comes to life. Previously unpublished photographs, notes,
clippings, and original Joe Eula illustrations richly exhibit both
his myriad achievements and America's 20th-century high-fashion
scene.
This book presents a fundamental basic overview of orthopedic
biomechanics in sports medicine, with a special focus on the
current methodologies used in modeling human joints, ligaments, and
muscle forces. The first part discusses the principles and
materials, including the use of finite element analysis (FEA) to
analyze the stress-strain response in the implant-bone interface
and design. The second part focuses on joint-specific biomechanics,
highlighting the biomechanics of the knee and shoulder joints,
their modeling, surgical techniques, and the clinical assessment of
joint performance under various kinematic conditions resulting from
different repair techniques. Written by international experts
working at the cutting edge of their fields, this book is an
easy-to-read guide to the fundamentals of biomechanics. It also
offers a source of reference for readers wanting to explore new
research topics, and is a valuable tool for orthopedic surgeons,
residents, and medical students with an interest in orthopedic
biomechanics.
This book explores in a comprehensive manner the best current
treatment options for sports injuries of the foot and ankle.
Particular attention is devoted to advanced surgical techniques,
with practical and clear explanation of every step of the described
procedures. The coverage encompasses management of the full range
of ligament, bone and joint, and tendon injuries, and a concluding
section addresses special considerations such as outcome assessment
and advances in rehabilitation techniques. Foot and ankle injuries
are extremely common in athletes and may endanger their sporting
activity. The approach to these injuries is constantly evolving
with the aim of achieving the best possible functional restoration.
In presenting a state of the art update covering all aspects of
treatment, this book will be of value for established foot and
ankle surgeons, fellows and residents in orthopaedics, and all
those involved in sports medicine. The authors are leading
international experts renowned within their fields, and the book is
published in collaboration with ISAKOS.
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