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Polarlichter zwischen Wunder und Wirklichkeit
By Kristian Schlegel. 2011
Polarlichter haben die Menschen schon seit frühen Zeiten erschreckt oder verzaubert. In Märchen Sagen und anderen Geschichten wurden Deutungen geschaffen,…
die sich um Götter, Helden, Fabelwesen oder auch Tiere ranken. Seit dem Altertum gibt es auch gelehrte Texte, in denen sich Philosophen, Chronisten und Wissenschaftler mit dieser Naturerscheinung befassen. Birgit und Kristian Schlegel gehen in ihrem reich illustrierten Buch den historischen Erklärungen zur Entstehung der Polarlichter nach, deren Rätsel erst im 20. Jahrhundert physikalisch ganz gelöst wurde. Aktuelle interdisziplinäre Forschungsergebnisse, die mit der Entstehung der Polarlichter in Verbindung stehen, werden anschaulich und wissenschaftlich präzise anhand zahlreicher Bilder und Diagramme erläutert.Proceedings of the 2015 Chinese Intelligent Automation Conference
By Hongbo Li, Zhidong Deng. 2015
Proceedings of the 2015 Chinese Intelligent Automation Conference presents selected research papers from the CIAC'15, held in Fuzhou, China. The…
topics include adaptive control, fuzzy control, neural network based control, knowledge based control, hybrid intelligent control, learning control, evolutionary mechanism based control, multi-sensor integration, failure diagnosis, reconfigurable control, etc. Engineers and researchers from academia, industry and the government can gain valuable insights into interdisciplinary solutions in the field of intelligent automation.Industrial Biotechnology: Products and Processes
By Christoph Wittmann, Gregory Stephanopoulos, James C Liao, Jens Nielsen, Sang Yup Lee. 2017
The latest volume in the Advanced Biotechnology series provides an overview of the main product classes and platform chemicals produced…
by biotechnological processes today, with applications in the food, healthcare and fine chemical industries. Alongside the production of drugs and flavors as well as amino acids, bio-based monomers and polymers and biofuels, basic insights are also given as to the biotechnological processes yielding such products and how large-scale production may be enabled and improved. Of interest to biotechnologists, bio and chemical engineers, as well as those working in the biotechnological, chemical, and food industries.Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposites
By Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur. 2015
This book contains precisely referenced chapters, emphasizing environment-friendly polymer nanocomposites with basic fundamentals, practicality and alternatives to traditional nanocomposites through…
detailed reviews of different environmental friendly materials procured from different resources, their synthesis and applications using alternative green approaches. The book aims at explaining basics of eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites from different natural resources and their chemistry along with practical applications which present a future direction in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and automotive industry. The book attempts to present emerging economic and environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites that are free from side effects studied in the traditional nanocomposites. This book is the outcome of contributions by many experts in the field from different disciplines, with various backgrounds and expertises. This book will appeal to researchers as well as students from different disciplines. The content includes industrial applications and will fill the gap between the research works in laboratory to practical applications in related industries.Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Tribology and Engineering Systems
By Himanshu C. Patel, Gunamani Deheri, Harshvadan S. Patel, Shreya M. Mehta. 2014
This book contains advanced-level research material in the area of lubrication theory and related aspects, presented by eminent researchers during…
the International Conference on Advances in Tribology and Engineering Systems (ICATES 2013) held at Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India during October 15-17, 2013. The material in this book represents the advanced field of tribology and reflects the work of many eminent researchers from both India and abroad. The treatment of the presentations is the result of the contributions of several professionals working in the industry and academia. This book will be useful for students, researchers, academicians, and professionals working in the area of tribology, in general, and bearing performance characteristics, in particular, especially from the point-of-view of design. This book will also appeal to researchers and professionals working in fluid-film lubrication and other practical applications of tribology. A wide range of topics has been included despite space and time constraints. Basic concepts and fundamentals techniques have been emphasized upon, while also including highly specialized topics and methods (such as nanotribology, bio-nanotribology). Care has been taken to generate interest for a wide range of readers, considering the interdisciplinary nature of the subject.Recent Advancements in System Modelling Applications
By J Krishnan, R Malathi. 2012
The book is a collection of peer-reviewed scientific papers submitted by active researchers in the 36th National System Conference (NSC…
2012). NSC is an annual event of the Systems Society of India (SSI), primarily oriented to strengthen the systems movement and its applications for the welfare of humanity. A galaxy of academicians, professionals, scientists, statesman and researchers from different parts of the country and abroad are invited to attend the Conference. The book presents various research articles in the area of system modelling in all disciplines of engineering sciences as well as socio-economic systems. The book can be used as a tool for further research.Elektrotechnik für Maschinenbauer
By Rolf Fischer, Hermann Linse. 2011
Dieses erfolgreiche Lehrbuch bewährt sich schon seit Jahrzehnten bei der Ausbildung von Ingenieuren an Fachhochschulen. Es vermittelt zunächst elektrotechnische Grundlagen…
und greift dann die Fachgebiete auf, die für die verschiedenen Tätigkeitsbereiche der Ingenieure unverzichtbar sind: Elektronik, elektrische Messtechnik, elektrische Maschinen oder auch elektrische Antriebe und Steuerungen. Diese Schwerpunkte lassen erkennen, dass das Buch inhaltlich insbesondere für Maschinenbauer zugeschnitten ist.Plasma Physics for Controlled Fusion
By Kenro Miyamoto. 2016
Thisnew edition presents the essential theoretical and analytical methods needed tounderstand the recent fusion research of tokamak and alternate approaches.…
Theauthor describes magnetohydrodynamic and kinetic theories of cold and hotplasmas in detail. The book covers new important topics for fusion studies such as plasma transportby drift turbulence, which depend on the magnetic configuration and zonal flows. These are universal phenomenaof microturbulence. They can modify the onset criterion for turbulent transport,instabilities driven by energetic particles as well as alpha particlegeneration and typical plasma models for computer simulation. The fusionresearch of tokamaks with various new versions of H modes are explained. Thedesign concept of ITER, the international tokamak experimental reactor, isdescribed for inductively driven operations as well as steady-state operations using non-inductivedrives. Alternative approaches of reversed-field pinch and its relaxationprocess, stellator including quasi-symmetric system, open-end system of tandemmirror and inertial confinement are also explained. Newly added and updatedtopics in this second edition include zonal flows, various versions of H modes,and steady-state operations of tokamak, the designconcept of ITER, therelaxation process of RFP, quasi-symmetric stellator, and tandem mirror. The bookaddresses graduate students and researchers in the field of controlled fusion.Power Converters for Medium Voltage Networks
By Jianguo Zhu, Youguang Guo, Md. Rabiul Islam. 2014
This book examines a number of topics, mainly in connection with advances in semiconductor devices and magnetic materials and developments…
in medium and large-scale renewable power plant technologies, grid integration techniques and new converter topologies, including advanced digital control systems for medium-voltage networks. The book's individual chapters provide an extensive compilation of fundamental theories and in-depth information on current research and development trends, while also exploring new approaches to overcoming some critical limitations of conventional grid integration technologies. Its main objective is to present the design and implementation processes for medium-voltage converters, allowing the direct grid integration of renewable power plants without the need for step-up transformers.Biological Materials of Marine Origin
By Hermann Ehrlich. 2015
This is the second monograph by the author on biological materials of marine origin. The initial book is dedicated to…
the biological materials of marine invertebrates. This work is a source of modern knowledge on biomineralization, biomimetics and materials science with respect to marine vertebrates. For the first time in scientific literature the author gives the most coherent analysis of the nature, origin and evolution of biocomposites and biopolymers isolated from and observed in the broad variety of marine vertebrate organisms (fish, reptilian, birds and mammals) and within their unique hierarchically organized structural formations. There is a wealth of new and newly synthesized information, including dozens of previously unpublished images of unique marine creatures including extinct, extant and living taxa and their biocomposite-based structures from nano- to micro - and macroscale. This monograph reviews the most relevant advances in the marine biological materials research field, pointing out several approaches being introduced and explored by distinct modern laboratories.Environmental Change in Siberia
By Heiko Balzter. 2009
This book covers a round-up of environmental changes in Siberia with a focus on the terrestrial biosphere but also discussing…
climate and atmosphere and the hydrological cycle. It concludes with a discussion of information system approaches that are being developed to safeguard and make accessible spatial and temporal data for environmental studies. Siberia is undergoing rapid transformations as a result of its climate vulnerability and the exceptionally high rate of warming it has undergone in recent decades. The information presented in this book was not easily accessible to the global change community before. Contributors include a wide range of Russian, European and North American authors from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds including field ecology, satellite remote sensing and modelling. The book investigates disturbance processes in the taiga forest with a focus on fire and logging, provides observational evidence of evergreen conifer invasion into larch dominated zones which could be a sign of climate change, and describes vegetation model predictions of shifting vegetation zones. Satellite observations of snow cover in Siberia are presented, and observed changes in river runoff described. The interactions between the hydrological cycle, the biosphere and the atmosphere are looked at from a variety of disciplinary viewpoints.Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposites
By Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur. 2015
This book contains precisely referenced chapters, emphasizing environment-friendly polymer nanocomposites with basic fundamentals, practicality and alternatives to traditional nanocomposites through…
detailed reviews of different environmental friendly materials procured from different resources, their synthesis and applications using alternative green approaches. The book aims at explaining basics of eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites from different natural resources and their chemistry along with practical applications which present a future direction in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and automotive industry. The book attempts to present emerging economic and environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites that are free from side effects studied in the traditional nanocomposites. This book is the outcome of contributions by many experts in the field from different disciplines, with various backgrounds and expertises. This book will appeal to researchers as well as students from different disciplines. The content includes industrial applications and will fill the gap between the research works in laboratory to practical applications in related industries.High-Performance and Specialty Fibers
By Japan The Society of Fiber Science, Techno. 2016
This book reviews the key technologies and characteristics of the modern man-made specialty fibers mainly developed in Japan. Since the…
production of many low-cost man-made fibers shifted to China and other Asian countries, Japanese companies have focused on production of high-quality, high-performance super fibers as well as highly functionalized fibers so-called 'Shin-gosen'. ZylonTM and DyneemaTM manufactured by Toyobo, TechnoraTM produced by Teijin, and VectranTM developed by Kuraray are those examples of super fibers. Carbon fibers ToraycaTM from Toray have occupied the most advanced high-performance application area. Various types of polyester fibers having design-shaped cross-sections and special fiber morphologies and those showing specific physico-chemical properties have also been developed to acquire a high-value textile market of the world. This book describes how these high-tech fibers have been developed and what aspects are the most important in each fiber based on its structure-property relationship. Famous specialists both in industry and academia are responsible for the contents, explaining the design concepts and the special technologies for the production of these special fibers. For university teachers and students, this volume is an excellent textbook that elucidates the basic concepts of modern fibers. At the same time, researchers, both in academia and industry, will find a comprehensive overview of recent man-made fibers. This publication, presenting the most easily understandable general survey of specialty man-made fibers to date, is dedicated to the 70th-anniversary of the Society of Fiber Science and Technology, Japan.Landscape Ecology and Water Management
By R. B. Singh, Mehtab Singh, M. I. Hassan. 2014
The over-exploitation of important earth resources such as land and water has led to a number of environment-related problems the…
world over. At the same time, land-use change caused by various human activities has led to extinction of many plant and animal habitats and species. In this context, the relevance of biodiversity for human survival is becoming a major international political issue as scientific evidence builds on the global health implications of biodiversity loss. These issues are closely linked with the issue of climate change, as many of the health risks due to climate change are associated with rapid degradation of biodiversity. This present work focuses on holistic natural resource-based spatio-temporal planning, development and management and considers them as essential to save the degraded ecosystem for sustainable resource management. Contributions are compiled in two volumes: 1. Climate Change and Biodiversity and 2. Landscape Ecology and Water Management. Geoinformatics along with its tools such as remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have been used in assessing the results of various environmental problems both physical and social. These volumes will be useful for geographers, geoscientists, hydrologists, landscape ecologists, environmentalists, engineers, planners and policy makers.Inside NAND Flash Memories
By Alessia Marelli, Rino Micheloni, Luca Crippa. 2009
Digital photography, MP3, digital video, etc. make extensive use of NAND-based Flash cards as storage media. To realize how much…
NAND Flash memories pervade every aspect of our life, just imagine how our recent habits would change if the NAND memories suddenly disappeared. To take a picture it would be necessary to find a film (as well as a traditional camera...), disks or even magnetic tapes would be used to record a video or to listen a song, and a cellular phone would return to be a simple mean of communication rather than a multimedia console. The development of NAND Flash memories will not be set down on the mere evolution of personal entertainment systems since a new killer application can trigger a further success: the replacement of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) with Solid State Drives (SSDs). SSD is made up by a microcontroller and several NANDs. As NAND is the technology driver for IC circuits, Flash designers and technologists have to deal with a lot of challenges. Therefore, SSD (system) developers must understand Flash technology in order to exploit its benefits and countermeasure its weaknesses. Inside NAND Flash Memories is a comprehensive guide of the NAND world: from circuits design (analog and digital) to Flash reliability (including radiation effects), from testing issues to high-performance (DDR) interface, from error correction codes to NAND applications like Flash cards and SSDs.Electronic Processes in Organic Electronics
By Nobuo Ueno, Hisao Ishii, Kazuhiro Kudo, Takashi Nakayama. 2015
The book covers a variety of studies of organic semiconductors, from fundamental electronic states to device applications, including theoretical studies.…
Furthermore, innovative experimental techniques, e. g. , ultrahigh sensitivity photoelectron spectroscopy, photoelectron yield spectroscopy, spin-resolved scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and a material processing method with optical-vortex and polarization-vortex lasers, are introduced. As this book is intended to serve as a textbook for a graduate level course or as reference material for researchers in organic electronics and nanoscience from electronic states, fundamental science that is necessary to understand the research is described. It does not duplicate the books already written on organic electronics, but focuses mainly on electronic properties that arise from the nature of organic semiconductors (molecular solids). The new experimental methods introduced in this book are applicable to various materials (e. g. , metals, inorganic and organic materials). Thus the book is also useful for experts working in physics, chemistry, and related engineering and industrial fields.Laser Measurement Technology
By Axel Donges, Reinhard Noll. 2015
Laser measurement technology has evolved in the last years in a versatile and reflationary way. Today, its methods are indispensable…
for research and development activities as well as for production technology. Every physicist and engineer should therefore gain a working knowledge of laser measurement technology. This book closes the gap of existing textbooks. It introduces in a comprehensible presentation laser measurement technology in all its aspects. Numerous figures, graphs and tables allow for a fast access into the matter. In the first part of the book the important physical and optical basics are described being necessary to understand laser measurement technology. In the second part technically significant measuring methods are explained and application examples are presented. Target groups of this textbook are students of natural and engineering sciences as well as working physicists and engineers, who are interested to make themselves familiar with laser measurement technology and its fascinating potentials.Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications, Volume 1
By Xiaozhu Liu, Yunyue Ye. 2014
The 9th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications (LDIA 2013) was held on July 7-10, 2013 in Hangzhou,…
China. The LDIA 2013 was organized by Zhejiang University, a leading comprehensive university in China, and offered a venue for leading academic and industrial researchers to exchange their views, ideas and findings on innovative technologies and sustainable solutions leading to linear drivers and intelligence applications. The conference featured keynote speakers, a panel discussion and paper presentations. The objective of the LDIA 2013 is to facilitate the exchange of information on best practices and to profile the latest research advances in the areas of linear drive technologies, control theory, information engineering, control engineering and intelligence applications, which mainly concern the fields of Engineering and Computer Science, Informatics, Communications and Control etc. The proceedings are intended for scientists, engineers and graduate students in Engineering and Computer Science, especially those focusing on linear drives.Regression: Models, Methods and Applications
By Brian Marx, Ludwig Fahrmeir, Stefan Lang, Thomas Kneib. 2013
The aim of this book is an applied and unified introduction into parametric, non- and semiparametric regression that closes the…
gap between theory and application. The most important models and methods in regression are presented on a solid formal basis, and their appropriate application is shown through many real data examples and case studies. Availability of (user-friendly) software has been a major criterion for the methods selected and presented. Thus, the book primarily targets an audience that includes students, teachers and practitioners in social, economic, and life sciences, as well as students and teachers in statistics programs, and mathematicians and computer scientists with interests in statistical modeling and data analysis. It is written on an intermediate mathematical level and assumes only knowledge of basic probability, calculus, and statistics. The most important definitions and statements are concisely summarized in boxes. Two appendices describe required matrix algebra, as well as elements of probability calculus and statistical inference.Traffic Flow Dynamics: Data, Models and Simulation
By Martin Treiber, Arne Kesting, Christian Thiemann. 2013
This textbook provides a comprehensive and instructive coverage of vehicular traffic flow dynamics and modeling. It makes this fascinating interdisciplinary…
topic, which to date was only documented in parts by specialized monographs, accessible to a broad readership. Numerous figures and problems with solutions help the reader to quickly understand and practice the presented concepts. This book is targeted at students of physics and traffic engineering and, more generally, also at students and professionals in computer science, mathematics, and interdisciplinary topics. It also offers material for project work in programming and simulation at college and university level. The main part, after presenting different categories of traffic data, is devoted to a mathematical description of the dynamics of traffic flow, covering macroscopic models which describe traffic in terms of density, as well as microscopic many-particle models in which each particle corresponds to a vehicle and its driver. Focus chapters on traffic instabilities and model calibration/validation present these topics in a novel and systematic way. Finally, the theoretical framework is shown at work in selected applications such as traffic-state and travel-time estimation, intelligent transportation systems, traffic operations management, and a detailed physics-based model for fuel consumption and emissions.